Chapter 1311

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Protagonist:

Li Xiulan

Thinking back to those days, when Li Yuncui was still little, her parents Li Zhenxing and Luo Jiaxin truly doted on Li Yuncui; at that time Li Zhenxing happened to go to the city and earned some money, and whatever Li Yuncui wanted, Li Zhenxing would almost always satisfy her.

Take buying a tape recorder for example — others would just casually buy a pirated one for a few dozen yuan, but when Li Zhenxing bought one, he bought her a quality one for several hundred yuan.

This was merely one small instance; later they brought Li Yuncui to the county town to study, and they doted on her even more, practically letting her have meals served and clothes handed to her.

Yet despite doting on their daughter so much, they did not raise a noble princess; instead she became a rebellious little delinquent.

Looking back now, Li Zhenxing and Luo Jiaxin both deeply regret their former parenting; if they could do it over, they would definitely beat her when she should be beaten, and scold her when she should be scolded.

"Yun Cui, your father and I have spent our whole lives for you, and ended up in this situation; please think of us just this once, okay? This lifetime, it'll probably be just this once. After you marry Wang Yaohua, if we want to count on you, we probably won't be able to!"

Luo Jiaxin earnestly persuaded Li Yuncui.

These words came from her heart, utterly sincere.

Because she and Li Zhenxing truly needed this sum of money!

It was only because her face was relatively thin, plus local custom — high bride prices have always been criticized — and she genuinely wanted her daughter to have a good future home, that she only asked for 88,000 yuan as bride price.

If it were another province, or if she had thicker skin, or if she didn't care about her daughter's fate, she would probably have opened with 288,000 yuan.

Because 88,000 is still far from enough to pay off all the debts Li Zhenxing owes!

"Dad, what do you think?"

Li Yuncui felt uneasy inside; she looked up at Li Zhenxing.

This father of hers had always doted on her the most.

From childhood to adulthood he spoiled her to the heavens; the only time he ever hit or scolded her was when she gave the child away.

"Daughter, listen to your mother; your mother is right. I really need to repay debts; otherwise when the creditors come to make trouble, I'm afraid you and Wang Yaohua won't even be able to get married!"

Li Zhenxing said this with red eyes.

He had his own difficulties too.

"Alright, alright..."

Although Li Yuncui was unhappy inside, she agreed.

She had become much more mature than before; in front of her parents she was no longer so stubborn, and had gained a sense of responsibility.

"I'm going out to clear my head."

Li Yuncui turned and went out, tears she couldn't hold back streaming down.

Because she knew, if she really gave the 88,000 bride price to her father to plug the debt, afterward she would likely be unable to explain it to Wang Yaohua, and conflicts and misunderstandings with Wang Yaohua would be inevitable.

And right now she was already exhausted long ago; she only wanted to find a harbor, a man who loved and doted on her and could live peacefully with her; she didn't want quarrels, didn't want misunderstandings.

And this 88,000 bride price, if her parents diverted it, would definitely plant a hidden danger in her marriage with Wang Yaohua, and might even lead to divorce!

After all, Wang Yaohua's financial situation was not well-off — she knew that very clearly!

"What to do? What to do..."

Li Yuncui walked along a country path, using a small stick to swat the dogtail grass by the roadside.

A look of worried gloom.

Right at this moment!

From the cornfield beside her, a person suddenly darted out!

Scared Li Yuncui a jump!

It was none other than Zhou Zhihao!

"Zhou Zhihao, how come you're here!"

Li Yuncui had absolutely no idea Zhou Zhihao had come to Shanggou Village.

Yesterday when Zhou Zhihao and Zhou Hongwei came to Shanggou Village to find Wang Erhai, Li Yuncui had stayed at home the whole time, Luo Jiaxin went to the fields to work, and Li Zhenxing was still in the city and hadn't returned.

The family of three had not run into Zhou Zhihao at all.

"Li Yuncui, you're something — the betrothal's already set, when's the wedding? Not even inviting me for a cup of wedding wine?"

Zhou Zhihao slowly approached, his tone carrying anger.

Seeing him like this, Li Yuncui couldn't help feeling fear, and subconsciously stepped back a few steps.

"Zhou Zhihao, we ended long ago; hope you won't come bother me again."

Li Yuncui knew she had wronged Zhou Zhihao; after all, back when they worked in Dongguan, she hadn't formally broken up with Zhou Zhihao before going behind his back to find another man.

But it wasn't entirely her fault either — Zhou Zhihao kept picking fights with her, and that wasn't all; he dredged up old grievances, saying she'd had a child, saying she couldn't bear children, saying she was damaged goods, saying she didn't even love the child she gave birth to, so how could she love anyone else?

Those hurtful words were like one sharp knife after another, stabbing into Li Yuncui's heart again and again, until one day Li Yuncui could endure no more, and taking advantage of Zhou Zhihao working overtime at night, she got together with a coworker from the assembly line, putting a green hat on Zhou Zhihao.

That was her retaliation against Zhou Zhihao, and once that breach was opened, it spiraled out of control, with no chance of turning back.

So it came as no surprise that when the affair came to light, she and Zhou Zhihao broke up.

"Ended long ago? Heh, you say it so lightly — do you know how I've gotten through these days!"

Zhou Zhihao's eyes were red, his face twisted ferocious, like a beast that would eat a person.

"Don't you act recklessly; if you act recklessly I'll call the police!"

Li Yuncui was already trembling all over.

Instinct told her the current Zhou Zhihao was dangerous, and might even take her life.

Hearing Li Yuncui threaten to call the police, Zhou Zhihao not only wasn't afraid, but sneered:

"Call the police then, go ahead and call! If you call, I'll tell Wang Yaohua about your parents trying to pocket the bride price money! Also, you can't have children — this secret, Wang Yaohua probably doesn't know, right? If he knew, would he still marry a chicken that can't lay eggs?"

Li Yuncui's tears poured down in a flood, her whole body went limp in an instant, no longer able to resist anything, she could only hurriedly beg for mercy:

"Zhou Zhihao, don't tell Yaohua about these things, as long as you don't say anything, I'll agree to anything you want!"

Li Yuncui had experienced too much; she knew that this marriage fate with Wang Yaohua was hard-won, absolutely could not let Zhou Zhihao ruin it!

Otherwise she might never find a partner again, might have to spend a lifetime alone into old age!

After all her reputation was originally bad, she played too wildly when young.

On top of that she can't give birth anymore, this is fatal!

In the rural area, a woman who can't give birth has zero marriage value!

Those men in the rural area would rather marry a woman with mental defects who can give birth, than marry a woman with normal intelligence but who cannot bear children!

"Hehe, agree to anything I want?"

The corner of Zhou Zhihao's mouth curled up slightly, revealing a triumphant smile.

He reached out his hand, pinching Li Yuncui's chin, lifting up Li Yuncui's face that had already been messed up by tears, just appreciating her tear-streaked expression like this.

"This is what you said..."

The words had just fallen when Zhou Zhihao roughly yanked Li Yuncui into the cornfield in one pull.