Chapter 1240: Chapter 1241: The Romance-Obsessed Brother’s Sister 83 Zhang Yu flipped through the documents and found the bridal price given when Chen Jiaojiao married into the Zhang Family. Although it was a bit high, it was still acceptable. They gave a bridal price of 280,000. Of course, there was no dowry. This time, Chen Jiaojiao was marrying in with a child, and the Chen Family directly asked for 500,000. Oh my god, Zhang Yu’s mouth dropped wide open, unable to believe it. In a previous life, at least Chen Jiaojiao was pretty and a college student, even if it was a less prestigious college. This time she’s just a middle school graduate with a high school diploma, yet the price was still this high. It seems lately, Zhang Hao hasn’t given the Chen Family much money; they’re planning to go all out with a hefty request. Granny Zhang also gasped, “500,000?” “500,000? What about the Chen Family’s dowry?” Zhang Dong asked. “None, there is none,” Zhang Hao said quietly, “Uncle Chen said their family’s situation isn’t good.” “So there’s no dowry.” “If their circumstances aren’t good, there’s no need to demand such a high bridal price.” “You’re the one who wants to get married; figure out the 500,000 yourself.” “I think, since Chen Jiaojiao’s brother isn’t right in the head, basically a mental case, such a person might never get married.” “You might as well just become part of their family.” “I’m not as ruthless as the Chen Family, demanding such a high bridal price; I’d give it away for free.” “No bridal price, no dowry.” “The child in Chen Jiaojiao’s belly can just take the Chen surname after birth.” With parents like these, Zhang Dong truly didn’t have high hopes for this grandchild; parents are calculating wolves, what good could come from a child they raise? Having one son who’s a problem is troubling enough; if they spend lots of money raising a problem grandson, Zhang Dong felt like he’d go crazy. This tactic could work, Zhang Yu thought with delight, not bad at all. “Dad, you…” Zhang Hao was unhappy, “I’m a man; how can I marry into another family?” “No choice, since the Chen Family is selling their daughter, I don’t have that kind of money.” “Hands spread, no money; you should know how hard it is to make 500,000.” “It’s hard for me to make 500,000, but not for you, Dad,” Zhang Hao said quietly, “It’s not like you don’t have money; why won’t you let me spend it?” “I earned my money on my own; you can easily make money too. I’ve told you, study hard, get into college, and you can make big money too.” “Didn’t I tell you? I’ve told you and even analyzed the situation for you. Each time you promised to do it.” “But each promise never amounts to anything.” “Now you’re telling me making money is hard; if you didn’t want to bear hardships early on and only wanted things easy, then don’t expect easy money.” “My stance was very clear just now, it’s impossible to fork out money.” “Don’t tell me all that about the Chen Family not willing to let Chen Jiaojiao marry you without the bridal price.” “That’s your problem; the law doesn’t require parents to fully meet their son’s marriage demands.” “Alright, I’ve said my piece; go tell the Chen Family.” “Either nothing at all, just register for marriage, no bridal price, no dowry.” “If the Chen Family insists on a bridal price, Zhang Hao, you’ll join the Chen Family, and we won’t take anything.” Zhang Dong sent Zhang Hao and his wife to negotiate with the Chen Family, but the helpless young couple had no choice but to get up and leave. Once outside the Zhang Family home, Chen Jiaojiao began complaining incessantly about how cold and heartless Zhang Dong was. “I’ve never seen a father who doesn’t invest in his son but invests in his daughter instead.” Chen Jiaojiao grew increasingly displeased with Zhang Yu, “If, I’m saying if Zhang Yu wasn’t here, your parents won’t just abandon you, right?” All Zhang Dong talks about is ignoring them because Zhang Yu is there, that dead girl with all her potential; even she would choose Zhang Yu. Not here? Zhang Hao looked at Chen Jiaojiao in horror, “Jiaojiao, what do you mean?” Ever since the last scheme against Zhang Yu, even though it didn’t succeed, Zhang Hao knew how merciless Chen Jiaojiao could be. He really worried she might plan something against Zhang Yu again. Looking at the cowardly Zhang Hao, Chen Jiaojiao snorted at him inwardly; what a useless man. If it weren’t for her, with his current timid state, could he still compete with Zhang Yu for inheritance? He’d have been suppressed to a pulp by that dead girl. She glanced at the elevator camera, “We’ll talk at home.” She needed to think well about how to handle this; if handled properly, she could solve two problems at once. Yes, solve two problems. Over the past six months, her dislike for Chen Jie reached its peak. Even when Chen Jie wasn’t having an episode, seeing him filled her with nothing but disgust. If it weren’t for having such an unstable brother, how would she have grown up being ostracized in so many ways, with people calling her a mental case and throwing things at her? Without Chen Jie, the annoyance, surely she’d marry better, instead of ending up in the Zhang Family in such a humiliated way. What’s most aggravating is, there was no wedding, no marital home, no car—everything a woman looks forward to in a wedding is nonexistent. Then there’s Zhang Yu, who will surely get into a good university; also being female, why is her future so promising? Attending a prestigious school, sure of a job after graduation, pretty enough, she’ll surely have quality suitors. Chen Jiaojiao was extremely envious; why is her life such a mess while Zhang Yu walks a flower-strewn path? Someone like her shouldn’t have such a life; she should also struggle in a miserable existence. Chen Jiaojiao thought of many methods, and just as they were about to reach home, she came up with a solution. Throughout the drive, Zhang Hao had been silent, wondering what solution Chen Jiaojiao would come up with. He thought of many options, like how to make Zhang Yu disappear, since eliminating her would also benefit him. The Zhang Family would only have one child, meaning Zhang Dong wouldn’t put them aside at all. But he didn’t expect Chen Jiaojiao’s idea to be even more malevolent, “But he’s your brother,” he stammered. “So what?” Chen Jiaojiao’s expression was fierce, “Do you really think my parents would stop asking us for money once they get 500,000?” “That’s impossible; once they run out of money, they’ll come to us again.” “Zhang Hao, I didn’t care before, but now that I’m having a child, I can’t ignore their well-being.” Chen Jiaojiao knew no man liked a vicious woman. Stroking her belly, she claimed it was all for the child. The initially indecisive Zhang Hao heard this and immediately strengthened his resolve, “Yes, we’re having a baby; we might endure hardship, but we can’t let our child suffer.” Chen Jie was indeed a burden, and if they could solve these two major problems now, that would be fantastic.