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Therefore, even in the face of Gu Qing's non-cooperation, she did not give up easily, but chose to stay and mediate.

"Of course. I'll trouble you to invite someone to come tomorrow. There is one more thing I want to ask privately. How much dowry can that butcher Luo prepare for this marriage? After all, my daughter is born with a beautiful figure and is one of the most beautiful in the village..."

As Wu's mother spoke, she deliberately lowered her voice and asked Xie Di almost in a whisper, with a look in her eyes that revealed a subtle shrewdness and calculation.

The two people who had never met each other first discussed the issue of the bride price. Even the experienced matchmaker secretly showed a bit of disdain, but her professional ethics forced her to convey the information honestly.

"If Butcher Luo is satisfied, his family is willing to offer five taels of silver as a betrothal gift. However, in the days to come, no matter what happens to your family, he will no longer ask or interfere."

What he meant was nothing more than an attempt to completely buy out Gu Qing's entire future life trajectory and possibilities with a meager five taels of silver.

Hearing this, deep worry suddenly formed between Wu's mother's brows.

If it was ten taels of silver, perhaps people could make some consideration, but for a mere five taels, his daughter would be taken away from him, and they would be strangers from then on. This deal was too cheap. How could it be so easy?

"Five taels of silver does seem a bit shabby. You know, the hard work and expense of raising a girl to adulthood cannot be easily measured."

The matchmaker heard this and fiddled with the handkerchief in her hand, as if these disturbances had nothing to do with her. Her words were filled with helplessness and evasion: "My duty is only to pass on the news. The real decision-making power is not in my hands. If you have a better price in mind, you might as well talk to Butcher Luo in person tomorrow. To be honest, their family has been engaged in the pig slaughtering business for generations, and they have a high reputation and status in the village. As long as your request is not excessive, I believe their family is still able to meet your desired amount of betrothal gift."

It is precisely because Butcher Luo's family is well-off that he is extremely picky when choosing a spouse, and he has yet to meet someone who makes his heart beat.

After learning about this situation, Wu's mother felt a little comforted and secretly made up her mind to negotiate with Butcher Luo in person tomorrow and get the ten taels of silver no matter what.

After all, how can the effort and energy put into raising a daughter be measured by mere gold and silver?

After sending away the chattering matchmaker, Wu's mother turned to Gu Qing, her eyes full of severity and coldness.

"Girl, are you up to something evil? I've already told you clearly that the matter with the official is impossible. Now that your sister-in-law has arranged a marriage for you, you should at least accept it and stop being coy. Look around the village, which girl of your age would stay at home and not get married like you? If you can get ten taels of silver for the Gu family, it would be an explanation, and our efforts and expectations over the years would not be in vain."

In Wu's mother's eyes, which were deeply scarred by time, the existence of her daughter Gu Qing seemed to be no more than a few cold copper coins in the market, without any warmth at all.

If Wu Xu could bring back even a little money this time, perhaps the extremely oppressive sense of urgency in the family would not spread so wantonly, and they would not be like a group of hungry wolves, impatiently urging Gu Qing to hastily step into the cage of marriage.

However, as if fate was deliberately playing tricks on him, Wu Xu not only returned empty-handed, but also suffered from injuries, becoming a burden that required constant care.

In this extremely tight and precarious little house, if Gu Qing is not sent to marriage as soon as possible in exchange for money to support their livelihood, then who will take care of the day-to-day food and clothing and trivialities of this large family?

Xie Di on the side seemed to have acquiesced to this helpless choice. She nodded her head like pounding garlic, and there was even a barely perceptible trace of relief on her face.

In her opinion, Gu Qing's position in the family had long since degenerated from a close relative to a heavy burden. Marrying him off could not only convert this "negative asset" into much-needed money, but also bring her peace of mind where she could just turn away from him. It was truly killing two birds with one stone.

Gu Qing silently endured the violence from her family. The depression and grievances accumulated in her heart were like the rising tide, about to drown her fragile heart.

She never opened her mouth to argue, and behind her silence was the collapse of her last glimmer of hope for family affection.

She had naively thought that in this seemingly familiar yet gradually unfamiliar family, even if no one could understand her inner struggles and dreams, at least her mother, Mother Wu, would be the one who could read the story behind her eyes.

However, the cruel reality was like a heavy hammer, shattering this simple fantasy.

It was her mother, whom she had always relied on and regarded as a safe haven, who was now pushing her into the abyss of despair in the most decisive way.

"I'm talking to you, are you deaf? Luo the butcher will be coming tomorrow, so be smart and don't be stupid. Try to get more betrothal gifts, understand?"

Faced with Gu Qing's silence, Wu's mother seemed more and more anxious. Her fingertips involuntarily poked Gu Qing's forehead with such force that it seemed as if she wanted to pour out all her dissatisfaction and fatigue.

At this moment, what filled her heart was not only disappointment in Gu Qing, but more of a feeling of powerlessness and sadness towards this family.

Looking around, every corner and every person in the house were like bottomless black holes, swallowing up all her patience and hope. No one could make her feel at ease for a moment.

Wu Xu, once a promising young man praised by his neighbors, now seems to have been teased by fate and has become a burden to the family in the eyes of everyone.

Gu Qing is arrogant and ambitious. He only wants to become a phoenix and pursue a life of luxury.

Wu Ming is a man of simple and honest character, diligent and hardworking. Although he lives in poverty and has to rely on his own strength to earn enough food and clothing, he lives a real life without hypocrisy or affectation.

Gu Qing said nothing as his figure quickly disappeared into the house. Even the dinner table was no longer visible, as if he had taken away the family warmth in the air.

The setting sun was hanging low in the sky, casting a soft golden glow on the courtyard. Ran He and Su's mother sat side by side in the yard, skillfully selecting fresh vegetables that had just been picked from the fields. From time to time, they could hear a few chuckles as they chatted, creating a harmonious and warm atmosphere.

Wang Hong, on the other hand, seemed to have retreated into her own little world. She sat quietly in the house, as if waiting for dinner to be served to her without her having to do anything. There was a barely perceptible indifference in her eyes.

Ran Ping looked at this scene with mixed feelings.

He silently filled the last large water tank in the house. With the burden of life on his shoulders, he could not hide the worry between his brows.