Transmigration: On the Gossip Front
Chapter 257 True or False First Love 57_1

Chapter 257: Chapter 257 True or False First Love 57_1

Zhou Dahai knew about Zhou Dajiang’s actions and really wanted to ask for money himself.

But that was just wishful thinking, he didn’t dare to take any action, who let it slip how much the bride price was if not Zhou Hong’s wife?

Zhou Dajiang had, to begin with, pooled all his money for the Luo Family’s bride price and for some minor home renovations, and was truly strapped for cash.

He was considering where else he could scrounge up some money, but unexpectedly, he found there wasn’t much left in his hands.

Zhou Yong knew that many people were coming to demand money, and was extremely angry; he kept shouting at Zhou Dajiang, essentially asking what would happen to his own wedding.

Zhou Dajiang, already quite troubled, could say he had always cared about his reputation, which due to Zhou Yong’s wedding debacle, had turned stinky.

Zhou Dajiang, taken aback by Zhou Yong’s attitude, couldn’t care less, "If you’re capable, you go borrow it."

"Didn’t you yourself say that, when the wedding happens, the bride’s family will bring all these things back? Go and borrow it, then you can also pay back the money when the time comes."

Zhou Dajiang was very dissatisfied with Zhou Yong’s attitude, and he no longer wanted to endure it.

Zhou Dajiang’s sudden show of strength really intimidated Zhou Yong, "Dad, I’m sorry, I truly didn’t mean to."

"It’s just that I suddenly panicked."

"I never anticipated my wedding would, would encounter so many obstacles."

What could Zhou Yong say Could he really tell Zhou Dajiang that the bride price was for the Luo Family, a thank you for raising Luo Lili?

If he ever said that, Zhou Yong knew Zhou Dajiang would definitely not be so proactive about raising the money.

He had thought things were progressing smoothly, but never expected it to turn out this way.

His heart was bleeding, "Dad, you said before, when I get married, I would live in Zhou Lina’s apartment; now that’s out of the question."

"The Luo Family already had many grievances, and now that they’re demanding such a bride price, I know it’s a bit much."

"But they are also considering me and Lili."

Zhou Yong could only keep analyzing the situation to Zhou Dajiang; in short, he was imploring him to talk to the Luo Family again, saying he couldn’t afford such a big bride price. He really didn’t have the face to do it himself.

Watching Zhou Yong spill words incessantly from his mouth, Zhou Dajiang sighed helplessly, "Xiao Yong, it’s not that I don’t want to help you."

"From your great uncle’s side, I’ve already borrowed two hundred, there’s no way I can ask for more."

"As for your Aunt Zhang, it’s not that I haven’t asked, but the result..." Remembering how he was harshly scolded by Zhang Shifen that night, he was scared.

"And in the company, you already know..." Zhou Dajiang sighed several times.

After thinking for a moment, "You’ve said before that the Luo Family is considering breaking up Luo Lili with you."

"What I mean is, if her family insists on such a big bride price, Zhou Yong, you’d better find a solution yourself."

"Anyway, don’t expect anything from me."

"This is the condition our family is in, I can’t go above average."

"You’ve been working for years, and all the income has been in your hands; you’re getting married and say you have no money, I also have no money."

Zhou Dajiang thought Zhou Yong’s so-called lack of money meant he didn’t want to take it out, believing it was still safely saved.

In reality, he had no clue that Zhou Yong’s so-called lack of money really meant he had no money left—nearly all of it had been spent on Luo Lili.

Could it be Zhou Yong looked at Zhou Dajiang who didn’t seem inclined to shoulder the load anymore, and was really furious, "Dad, how can you just ignore my wedding like this?"

"You really are too much, I, I..."

"I’m moving into the dormitory."

He thought of a good friend whose family had some matters to attend to, so he wouldn’t be staying in the dormitory for a few days, and he could move in there.

Zhou Yong had made up his mind to show Zhou Dajiang how serious he was, or else the marriage might just fall through.

Last time, Luo Lili had mentioned that the Luo Family had already started arranging blind dates for her, and how could Zhou Yong bear to let that happen? Of course, he would never agree.

Zhou Dajiang watched Zhou Yong pack his things and just walk away, and he was livid.

He had planned this and that, all for the sake of this kid, but to be met with such an attitude, how could he tolerate it?

Especially since so many people were standing at the door, Zhou Dajiang had only one thought: he had become a laughingstock once again.

No, he could not let himself be the butt of jokes. The face-conscious Zhou Dajiang unceremoniously retrieved his tools and went straight to the store to buy a new lock and replaced it.

"Threatening me, eh? Move out if you want to, but don’t bother coming back if you have any backbone."

Hmph, Zhang Shifen threatened him, his colleagues threatened him, and even his parents, elder brother, and the whole family looked down on him.

And now, even his own son looked down on him. He could not stand it, really couldn’t stand it.

The neighbors were stunned to see Zhou Dajiang actually changing the lock, gaping, they all started asking what had happened.

"I’m saying I really can’t meet this condition," he repeated, even though he knew the neighbors would overhear and probably understand the situation.

"I believe I’ve been really good to him, and yet it’s come to this." Zhou Dajiang felt so wronged that tears were starting to get the better of him.

Zhang Shifen knew that the lenders would surely press for the debt, and Zhou Dajiang would surely pay them back. She thought that after father and son had a big fight, they would discuss the dowry with the Luo Family.

However, Zhou Yong preferred to threaten by running away from home to get Zhou Dajiang’s attention, rather than borrowing money or negotiating with the Luo Family to reduce the dowry.

"Such a biased choice to raise a child," Zhang Shifen had never thought highly of Zhou Yong.

"It’s not that he doesn’t know better, I reckon he might have already made a promise to the other side," Zhou Lina didn’t believe, with all the fuss, that they couldn’t get the Luo Family to bend a little after negotiating.

Zhang Shifen thought about it and felt that this was the only possibility.

Of course, there were other possibilities, Zhang Shifen and Zhou Lina gave each other a look.

Alright, what they could be sure of was that the other party must have thought of this too. But whether it would actually turn out this way, they could only wait for the developments to know for sure.

The Luo Family might not work at the mechanical factory, but who didn’t know who their eldest son-in-law was, and for sure, there were those who spread the word to the Luo Family.

People who knew the Luo Family well understood that once money entered their household, there was no expecting them to give it back.

They all decried the Luo couple for being too calculating and shrewd, even saying no one could afford to marry a girl from the Luo Family.

Some even went to ask the Luo Family specifically if they really demanded such a large dowry, and questioned whether they would expect the same when their son grew up and took a wife.

Why did the Luo Family want so much money, and so many promissory notes? Because these were inconspicuous and didn’t attract attention. As long as they didn’t tell anyone, no one would know.

Now, there was no shortage of people who knew, and it was no longer just their family affair—it even involved their siblings.

Their point was, simply because the couple demanded an exorbitant price, it had driven a wedge between father and son, tarnishing the reputation of the Luo Family.

Luo Lili’s cousins and second cousins were all preparing to consider suitors, but now they were directly refusing to meet, worried that they would set a dowry price they couldn’t afford.

This had turned the Luo Family into an animated topic of village gossip, providing everyone with a good laugh.