Lin Xiyan's guess was right. When Liang Yan handed the purchase receipt to Liu Junru, it caused a huge uproar.
"Master, look at these documents. It's only the first day and you've already spent 800 yuan. This is equivalent to half a year's worth of expenses for this family.”Liu Junru angrily handed the receipt to Lin Sihan.
"Master, the Li family is a big family. If we don't give Xi 'er enough dowry, we'll lose face. The Li family will think that the Lin family is stingy and that Xi 'er will not be welcomed by the Li family even if she marries over.”Liang Yan knew that Lin Sihan cared about his face.
Lin Sihan was very distressed about the money, but thinking about what Liang Yan said, he still had to rely on the Li family in the future.
"Ah Yan, be more careful when you buy things next time. After all, this money doesn't come from the wind.”
"Master, I just saw those clothes. Some of them are too flirtatious for Xi 'er to wear. I'm afraid someone is taking advantage of this opportunity to benefit themselves.”Liu Junru had seen some of the clothes in Lin Xiyan's dowry, but they were too expensive to buy.
"Madam Liu, what do you mean? Are you saying that I'm pocketing it? Old Master, Yan 'Er is innocent." Liang Yan sobbed.
"Are you guys done? She was not afraid of being laughed at by others for causing such a ruckus over a few clothes. Ah Yan, return those clothes tomorrow.”Lin Sihan felt that Liu Junru wouldn't argue anymore if he returned the clothes. Moreover, he really felt bad about the money.
Lin Xiyan laughed at Lin Sihan in her heart, but her face showed an aggrieved expression and said,""Father, Xi 'er asked Second Mother to buy those clothes. After all, it was a wedding, so it was better to dress up for the occasion. Moreover, Cousin Yizhuo will bring me to buy a wedding ring tomorrow. I heard that he wants to choose a diamond ring. Therefore, Xi 'er felt that the dowry must match the diamond ring. If her father did not like it, he could return the clothes.”
Diamond rings were very expensive. A small yellow croaker was only worth a small diamond. The Li family was so generous, but he actually felt sorry for the money for a few clothes. Lin Sihan immediately relaxed his brows." If Xi 'er likes the clothes, then I won't return them." Tomorrow, I'll give you another 1,000 yuan. Buy whatever you like.”
"Thank you, Father." This time, he had defeated Liu Junru by a small margin.
"Master, you can't spoil Xi 'er like this.”Liu Junru was indignant.
"That's enough. I, Lin Sihan, can afford to pay you back. If you have the time to make a fuss, why don't you find a good husband for your daughter? I'll definitely give her a dowry.”
Seeing that Lin Sihan was really angry, Liu Junru didn't dare to say anything else. After giving Lin Xiyan and Liang Yan a sinister look, she returned to her room angrily.
"Xi 'er, Second Concubine will help you take your things back to your room.”
Liang Yan held Lin Xiyan's arm and went upstairs. Lin Xiyan said,""Second Concubine, don't be in a hurry to wear those clothes for a few days.”
"Second Concubine understands. Xi 'er had to be careful of Liu Junru in the future.”Lin Xiyan was no match for Liu Junru and Liang Yan was worried about her.
So what if she didn't give up? As long as it wasn't too much, he wouldn't bother with her. After all, his creed was that he would not attack unless attacked.
Although Liu Xianglan didn't go downstairs because of her health, she knew what happened downstairs. After Lin Xiyan returned to her room, she asked Aunt Wu to call her to her room.
"Mother, you were looking for me."
"Mother already knows about what happened downstairs.”
Lin Xiyan knew that Liu Xianglan had a weak personality and didn't like to fight with others. She didn't want to either! However, if she were to leave this place one day, she would really be devoured by Liu Junru and Lin Sihan.
"Mother, do you blame me?"
"No, it's not that. There are some things that Mother doesn't say, but Mother knows that Liu Junru has never liked us mother and daughter. It didn't matter. Mother would prepare Xi 'er's dowry. Xi 'er, go open Mom's closet and take out the wooden box at the bottom.”
Lin Xiyan went to the wardrobe and opened it. There was a beautifully carved wooden box at the bottom, which was a little heavy.
"Mother, what's in the box?”
Liu Xianglan smiled without saying a word. She took out a key from under her pillow and unlocked the wooden box. There were two smaller wooden boxes inside. Liu Xianglan took out a wooden box and opened it. It was full of gold bars and large yellow croakers.
Lin Xiyan took Liu Xianglan's wooden box and counted 20 gold bars. Lin Xiyan looked at Liu Xianglan in surprise.
"Xi 'er, open that wooden box as well.”
Lin Xiyan opened another wooden box, which contained gold jewelry and some pearls and gems.
"These are the dowry that your grandfather prepared for you when he passed away. Mother didn't tell your father, so your father doesn't know. So Xi 'er, you have to keep it safe and don't let anyone know.”
"Mother, these things are too expensive. Xi 'er can't take them. Besides, Mother needs some money to protect herself.”Lin Xiyan felt a little guilty in the face of the generous dowry. After all, she was not the real Lin Xiyan.
"These things are for you. Xi 'er, don't worry about me. I have money. I'll show you if you don't believe me." Liu Xianglan got up and took out a wooden box from another cabinet. There were some title deeds, gold bars, jewelry, silver dollars, cash, and bank deposit seals.
In fact, Liu Xianglan was richer than Lin Sihan. She could completely leave the Lin family and live her own life. She did not leave because of the deep-rooted traditional thinking of women in feudal society.
"Mother, I know I shouldn't say some things, but I still hope you know. Actually, Father and Liu Junru had always had designs on Mother. There was no problem with the Lin family's business at all. It was all a lie made up by his father to get money from his mother. Mother, you're too kind. You must guard this money well. You can't let them take it anymore.”
Actually, even if her daughter didn't say it, she would know. It was because she had accidentally overheard the conversation between her husband and Liu Junru. Liu Xianglan caressed Lin Xiyan's cheek.""Xi 'er, don't worry. I'll keep this money well. I'll give it to Xi' er after I die.”
This woman was too kind. These were originally reserved for her real daughter, and she did not want to take them. She really couldn't lie to her anymore. Otherwise, her conscience would be uneasy.
"Mother, there's something I haven't told you. I was afraid you wouldn't believe me. " Actually, I, I…" Lin Xiyan found it hard to say. She didn't know what would happen if Liu Xianglan knew that her real daughter was no longer around.
"Xi 'er, you don't have to say anything. Before Xi 'er fell into the water, she was as brave as a rabbit and would only cry when something happened. Nothing seemed to have changed after she fell into the water, but her mother knew that Xi 'er had become stronger and braver than before. I don't care where you come from or how you've changed. You're my Xi 'er, my beloved daughter. Xi 'er, promise me that you will never leave me, okay?”
Lin Xiyan looked at Liu Xianglan in surprise. So she knew everything. Even so, she still doted on her as her own daughter. Lin Xiyan could no longer control her tears and hugged Liu Xianglan tightly.""Xi 'er promised Mother that she would never leave. You are my most beloved mother. I will never let anyone bully you.”
"Silly child, don't cry."
The next day, Li Yizhuo took Lin Sihan, Liu Xianglan, and Lin Xiyan to the Li family to discuss their marriage.
"Yizhuo, Xi 'er, do you have any thoughts on the wedding? If you don't have any, let us discuss it with you. You can bring Xi 'er to buy a wedding ring.”Lin Rongxing said.
"I don't have a problem with that. Xi 'er, do you?”Li Yizhuo asked.
Lin Xiyan shook her head. Even if she wanted to stay here, her parents would still make the decision.
"Since the future sister-in-law and brother don't have any thoughts about it. Alright, let's go buy a wedding ring. I heard that it's the most fashionable to use diamonds as wedding rings now.”Li Xinyou said excitedly.
"Have you finished your homework? It's your brother and Xi 'er's wedding. Why are you here? Go upstairs and study.”Qin Shulan pointed at her daughter's forehead.
"Mom is biased. Xiyan is in the same class as me. Why don't you call her Wenshu?”
"Xi 'er is a top student. If you're as smart as Xiyan, you don't have to study.”Qin Shuhua said with a smile.
"YiNiang, actually Youyou's grades are also very good. Let her go with me. Youyou can give me some suggestions.”
"Xiyan is still the best. Mom, let me go."
Qin Shulan couldn't argue with Li Xinyou and nodded."Go on, help your brother choose something better.”
Li Xinyou happily took Lin Xiyan and Li Yizhuo out of the door. The parents behind her were very satisfied. After all, apart from the problem of mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, getting along with sisters-in-law was also a matter of learning.
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