Switched Marriage The Coddled Little Wife novel Chapter 481

Chapter 481: Chapter 481: Is She Worthy?

Li Dongmei’s small face blushed furiously as she hung her head low. "Granny, I... I must go back now."

Mrs. Zhang grunted, and Li Dongmei hurriedly ran out with quick steps.

Zhang Wenbin came out of the house slowly, casually buttoning up his shirt.

Mrs. Zhang spat disdainfully, "Slut," then looked up at her son, "When are you going to marry her? Don’t just indulge yourself. I’m already old, and I still have to wash clothes and cook for you every day. My old back is about to break."

Zhang Wenbin thought for a moment, "Mom, how much money do we have left?"

Mrs. Zhang immediately raised her voice, "What do you need money for? Do you think there’s any left? All the money has been taken by that little bitch, and you know it. We don’t have any money now, not a single penny."

Zhang Wenbin slightly frowned. It was true that Li Wenhong had taken their money, but she only took the cash from his room.

He knew that although his mother’s room had been searched, the money she hid would not have been taken by Li Hongwen.

Before he got fired from his job, he had given most of his salary to his mother every month.

"You’re always telling me to get married, but when has getting a wife ever been free of cost? I’ve heard that marrying a wife in the city now requires a grand betrothal gift."

As soon as Mrs. Zhang heard this, her eyes widened, "What? You want a grand betrothal gift to marry that little slut? Is she, a muddy-legged country girl, worth such a thing? Does she deserve it?"

Although Zhang Wenbin also felt she wasn’t worthy, the thought of the neighbor village’s bride who had received a grand betrothal gift weighed on his mind. This wasn’t just about whether Li Dongmei was worthy or not; it affected his own pride.

"Even if we can’t afford a grand betrothal gift, we should at least have a decent one, right? Mom, think about it, this is my second marriage. If it’s too poor, and word gets out to the Qin Family, I don’t want them laughing at us."

Mrs. Zhang also feared losing face but was even more reluctant to spend money.

"Don’t rush this matter. Let’s see how they react first. Although it’s your second marriage, we’re city folks. Marrying Li Dongmei is a favor to her. We can’t appear too eager and lower ourselves," she dismissed the idea of a grand betrothal gift. freewёbn૦νeɭ.com

"If they appreciate our status, we’ll happily settle this matter. If they try to take advantage of us, we won’t be bullied. Their daughter is already with you; what’s there to fear? Once she becomes pregnant, they’ll have to beg you to marry her. By then, forget about a grand betrothal gift, we won’t marry her unless they provide a substantial dowry."

At these words, a glint of anticipation flashed in Zhang Wenbin’s eyes.

He was well aware of Elder Mrs. Li’s attitude. If Li Dongmei indeed became pregnant, he expected Elder Mrs. Li would actually come begging.

Meanwhile, Li Dongmei had just returned home and was called into the house by Mrs. Li.

With drooping eyelids and a heavy voice, she asked, "Where have you been?"

Feeling somewhat guilty, Li Dongmei spoke up, "Where else could I go, but to sell vegetables with my brother?"

With a slap, Mrs. Li hit the edge of the bed, "You say you went to sell vegetables with your brother again? Your brother has been back for a while; where did you go to sell vegetables with him?"

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