Chapter 119 Should We Seek Her Help?

Chapter 119 Should We Seek Her Help?

When Qian had mentioned these things to him before, he hadn’t thought there was anything wrong with what she did.

But now, seeing his son in this state, he realized that allowing Qian to act as she pleased back then was a grave mistake!

The villagers sighed upon hearing this.

What? Besides the ten taels of silver for the betrothal gifts, additional money was given for presents and to thank the matchmaker?

Wasn’t it said that the daughter was from the maternal side? Who received the money for the matchmaker?

They even emptied their savings, so the amount given must have been considerable!

Wang Dashan stumbled backward, almost losing his balance.

"Brother—" Wang Xiaomei came over, steadying him and waking him up.

Wang Dashan quickly suppressed his fear and turned to look at Wang Dashi.

"Second Uncle, can you—"

Before he could finish, a voice emerged from the crowd.

"Our second branch has no money!" It was Zhao, Wang Dashi’s wife.

Zhao hurriedly pushed her way through the crowd and looked at Wang Laoshuan.

"Older Brother, all these years, you’ve ignored Mother. She has been living and eating at our second branch, and we haven’t complained."

"But this matter is caused by your first branch. Besides, it involves ten taels of silver!"

"Even if we could come up with the ten taels, I wouldn’t agree to fill this hole for your family!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Laoshuan couldn’t lift his head.

Wang Dashi quickly glanced at his wife.

"What are you saying?!" he exclaimed angrily.

"I’m speaking the truth!" Zhao replied immediately.

"Everyone can see what’s happening. Now that Qian has returned to the Qian family, considering their character, how likely is it that the money will be recovered?"

"If the money isn’t recovered, you won’t be able to repay the debt. What will you do then?!" Zhao glared at Wang Dashi angrily.

Seeing that Wang Dashi was about to speak, Zhao continued, "Now, which is more important: your niece or our family of three?! Think clearly, Wang Dashi!"

Wang Dashi was stunned.

Then he became furious.

Just as he was about to scold his wife, Zhao raised her voice.

"I’ll say it clearly today: if you dare take money out of our home, we’re done!"

"Your family has already dismissed one wife today; next, dismiss me! If you don’t dismiss me, I’ll leave you! This life—enough is enough!" With that, Zhao turned and walked away.

"Oh, what a tragedy!" Wang Laoshuan’s wife quickly regained her senses and began wailing, slapping her thighs.

Seeing her second son still standing there in confusion, she shouted at him, "What are you waiting for? Go after your wife!"

Dismissing Qian was justified, but dismissing Zhao was unthinkable.

Besides, Zhao had always been respectful and diligent. Where would her second son find another wife like her?

Indeed, the mess in the eldest son’s household had nothing to do with the second son’s family.

If she mishandled this situation and offended the second branch, her future might not be bright.

"Alright!" Wang Dashi responded hastily and went after Zhao.

The villagers sighed again at the sight.

Seeing Wang Dashi leave, Wang Dashan didn’t stop him.

Because he couldn’t refute his aunt’s words.

But with his uncle gone, what should he do?

Wang Dashan’s gaze swept across the faces of the villagers.

Most of them avoided his gaze when they saw him looking.

The Wang family themselves didn’t believe the money would be repaid, let alone these outsiders.

Suddenly, Wang Dashan moved his knees and knelt down before the villagers.

He then solemnly bowed twice to the crowd.

"Uncles, aunts, elders, please help our Wang family! Please help us!" Wang Dashan pleaded.

Seeing this, Wang Xiaomei also knelt beside him, begging the villagers for help.

Moved by the children’s actions, the villagers felt touched.

Yet, no one stepped forward to offer assistance.

After all, the likelihood of the borrowed money being unrecoverable was too high.

Again, the Wang family was short ten taels of silver, and such a large sum wasn't easy to come by.

Seeing Wang Xiaomei repeatedly kowtowing on the ground, Li Danni couldn't bear to watch any longer.

Liu Shi and Song Yun also turned their heads away.

This Wang Xiaomei is truly pitiful.

Qin Xiaoyao, however, didn't move and continued to watch the siblings kowtowing to everyone. His expression remained unchanged.

Given this situation, Wang Xiaomei might end up going to the Zhang family after all.

Actually, she felt that Zhang Mazi wasn't really a bad person.

If Wang Xiaomei were to go to the Zhang family, things might not be as bad as imagined.

Wang Laoshuan, watching his son and daughter repeatedly kowtowing on the ground, finally broke down in tears.

Tears streaming down his face, he regretted everything.

Unfortunately, it was too late for regrets...

Just as he hesitated whether to join them and beg the villagers himself, the village head spoke up.

"Enough."

Upon hearing this, the siblings stopped and looked at the village head.

The village head frowned and looked at the siblings.

"Since you can't come up with the money, let's think of another way."

Zhang Mazi was taken aback.

"What other way? Either give me the person or pay the money today!" he immediately said.

These siblings are pitiful, but he was even more pitiful!

The village head glanced at Zhang Mazi, making him fall silent.

Then, he unexpectedly looked at Qin Xiaoyao.

"Song Dalang's family," he continued.

Noticing everyone looking at her, Qin Xiaoyao was taken aback.

"Village head," she politely acknowledged him.

"You've seen the Wang family's situation. In our village, only your family has the means to help these siblings with ten taels of silver without causing any hardship."

Seeing Wang Dashan and Wang Xiaomei looking at her, Qin Xiaoyao furrowed her brows.

Just as she was about to refuse, the village head added, "This won't be an empty favor."

"If you're willing to provide ten taels of silver, then Wang Xiaomei's indenture will be given to you."

"Afterwards, within five days, if the Wang family can't repay the ten taels of silver plus one hundred wén as gratitude, Wang Xiaomei will be considered sold to your family."

Hearing this, Qin Xiaoyao was shocked.

Not just Qin Xiaoyao, but the Wang family and the villagers were all stunned.

This—seemed like a reasonable solution.

The Song family had made a fortune and bought a courtyard in town, so they could certainly come up with ten taels of silver.

Although they were moving, the Song family had lived in Xiashui Village for many years and were familiar faces.

Their new home wasn't far, just in the town.

Even if the Wang family couldn't raise the money within five days to redeem her, there would still be opportunities to save up and redeem her later. And most likely, they would see each other again.

Wang Xiaomei, upon hearing this, was first stunned, then looked at Qin Xiaoyao.

She crawled over to Qin Xiaoyao and knelt before her.

"Xiaomei is willing to follow Sister Song, to serve as a slave or a maid! Sister Song, please help Xiaomei!" With that, she kowtowed to Qin Xiaoyao.