"When did he give this to you?" Although Zhang Lianqiao emphasized repeatedly that it was a keepsake, Mrs. Qin was still skeptical. The stone was indeed uncommon and quite pretty, but ultimately it was just an ordinary stone. Could it really be used as a token? Zhang Lianqiao bit her lower lip, "Brother Xudong gave it to me before he enlisted." Saying this, she felt a bit uncertain. After all, it was so long ago, but it was the truth, and lying wouldn’t help. Zhang Qiao Niang silently calculated. That was at least nearly ten years ago! Back then, Luo Xudong was just a boy in his teens. Could what he said back then be counted as valid? Hearing this, Mrs. Qin exchanged a glance with Luo Anguo, both feeling a sense of relief. Then she returned the stone along with the pouch to her, figuring she should have it back. "This matter still needs Dongzi to decide for himself," Luo Anguo concluded and took a sip of water. If Luo Xudong really dared to abandon Little Tian’er, he would beat him up! Li Fengzhi chuckled, "Brother Luo, saying that is a bit irresponsible. If you let Xudong decide for himself, Xudong knows full well that Little Tian’er is the person you arranged for him. Over the years, she’s endured so much for your family. Could he go against your wishes?" Luo Anguo set his teacup down, "So what do you mean by this? Bring a stone over and expect us to consent?" "Brother Luo, I don’t appreciate your tone. What do you mean by just a stone? This is the token your son gave my daughter. Your son wouldn’t have stirred up things with my daughter if it weren’t for him!" Li Fengzhi was not having it. In such matters, the woman suffers the loss but must stay strong. Otherwise, even if they marry, they will be held accountable. The man should feel some remorse. At this moment, Li Fengzhi was not the least bit afraid of Beisitian. She might be hiding and crying in the east wing right now! "Whether my son actually did these things will be clear once he returns," Luo Anguo looked at Li Fengzhi and decided to say no more, clearly not wanting to argue with her. Nᴇw novel chapters are publɪshed on 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵※𝖿𝗂𝗋𝖾※𝙣𝙚𝙩 Seeing that things weren’t going well, Zhang Lianqiao realized it would be best to convince the couple before Luo Xudong returned, so she had to speak up. "Uncle, Aunt, ever since the news came out that Brother Xudong was gone, I decided not to marry. Heaven had pity on me and brought him back. From the moment I saw Brother Xudong, I knew I couldn’t live without him. If he doesn’t want to marry me, I have no face to live on." Zhang Qiao Niang listened, her eyes rolling. If you’ve already lost all shame to this extent, what could possibly make you feel unworthy to live? It wasn’t her business to meddle in other people’s domestic affairs, but she was curious. So, she just silently watched without uttering a word or cracking her sunflower seeds. When Luo Anguo and Mrs. Qin heard, they both frowned. They especially dreaded these sorts of threats, where someone might resort to using death to blackmail them. But they couldn’t ignore it. If someone died over this matter, it would be a mess to deal with! "Daughter, you can’t do anything foolish! You’re my only precious daughter!" Li Fengzhi hurriedly grabbed hold of Zhang Lianqiao, as if she were about to go off and do something drastic. Zhang Shunfu also joined in to persuade Zhang Lianqiao, making for a dramatic scene of three people! Luo Anguo and Mrs. Qin were well aware that this was all an act, but they were helplessly frustrated and upset. Not to mention that this issue stems from long before Dongzi enlisted; even if it had happened now, they wouldn’t allow such a woman to enter their home! Letting a woman into the house would only lead to endless turmoil! The couple understood this clearly. Forget about how Zhang Lianqiao was; just from having a mother like her, they wouldn’t want her. Zhang Lianqiao continued to sob, while Zhang Shunfu, confident in his righteousness, stood up indignantly and declared, "You must ensure that Luo Xudong gives my sister an explanation. If you don’t, don’t blame me for being rude!" Zhang Shunfu’s eyes gleamed with a cunning and ruthless light, ready to seek revenge for his sister if things didn’t go his way. Compared to Huo Laosan, Luo Xudong was definitely a more suitable brother-in-law. Not only would it bring prestige when mentioned, but once he became an official, they could share in the glory. In these parts, the Old Zhang Family would have the power to walk tall! Moreover, considering Luo Er’s family’s current status, they were far better off than Huo Laosan’s. The mansion they had built in Kao Village stood out, and no other family could compare! Zhang Qiao Niang could tell from the glint in Zhang Shunfu’s eyes that he was eyeing up Luo Er’s family’s wealth and Luo Xudong’s bright future. He didn’t even consider that the house’s construction was funded by Little Tian’er. Old Luo Family’s wealth was brought in by her as well. Now, they dared to come and try to undermine everything brazenly and seize the wealth, while wanting to push someone down instead. Such audacity was beyond belief! As an onlooker, Zhang Qiao Niang was sickened by Zhang Shunfu’s motives, to say nothing of how livid Luo Anguo and Mrs. Qin felt. Luo Anguo was seething, his face turning livid. Years of hardship had taught him great patience, but such people were truly beyond his expectations. Mrs. Qin was similarly upset, coldly snorting a few times, "Your kind of family’s daughters are too much for us to bear. We have to think of our future generations!" Mrs. Qin never spoke so harshly before; she was truly infuriated this time. Realizing the couple’s intention was to keep his sister from entering the family, Zhang Shunfu looked sullen. That simply wouldn’t do! "You sure have a nice family here, where your son does this and then washes his hands of it. We live in a democratic society now. What you’re doing is bullying and taking advantage of women! You’re going to drive my sister to her death!" Zhang Shunfu exclaimed, eyes bulging. His build was quite sturdy, and standing up with his eyes widened and raising his voice gave him an intimidating demeanor. In the east wing, Beisitian initially hadn’t intended to show up but frowned when she heard Zhang Shunfu start acting up again. She opened the door and headed toward the north room. "Zhang Laosan is quite something, isn’t he? Bullying my elderly parents like that," Beisitian said with a smile. Upon hearing her voice, Zhang Shunfu felt his intimidation dissipate. Although Li Fengzhi was also somewhat afraid of her, she couldn’t back down now. She cynically replied, "Oh~ the wedding banquet hasn’t even taken place, and yet you’re already calling them Mom and Dad!" Beisitian glanced at her and smiled faintly, "I started calling them that before the house was even built. It’s better than rushing up to call them Mom and Dad only after the house has been built." Li Fengzhi was at a loss for words, unable to retort, while Zhang Lianqiao kept her head down in silence. When Zhang Shunfu saw Beisitian, he looked like a mouse that had just seen a cat. But sometimes, driven by the lure of profit, the mouse would dare to challenge the cat. "Little Tian’er, we’re really out of options here. You see how things are between Luo Xudong and my sister. You find yourself in an awkward position, so why not let them be together?" Zhang Shunfu chuckled, thinking that even if Beisitian summoned those big dogs of hers, they couldn’t touch him. She should go after that unfaithful man instead! "Who is to be fulfilled?" A cool voice suddenly came from outside.