The breath in Old Man Liu's chest suddenly let out, and he looked at Old Zhou, who was sitting opposite him who was silent, and knew that he meant the same thing.
After all, the two families have been in-laws for eight years, and he probably understands the temperament of old Zhou Tou, knowing that if he only wants to return the dowry, it is impossible to pay no compensation.
But it is impossible to return the same dowry. It is too expensive. If they are given this compensation, it is equivalent to spending three dowries on the boss.
Old Zhou Tou was not a man who knew nothing about flexibility, and he never thought that the Liu family would be able to compensate them with an identical dowry.
In the end, after discussion, the Liu family returned all the dowry that Zhou Xi brought back to her. The quilt and clothes had to be newly made. In addition, they had to give Zhou Xi a silver bracelet and a penny for her. compensation.
Of course, the Liu family couldn't get these things out for a while, so He Lishu didn't do anything for a while. The old Zhou said: "These things have to be done beforehand. Our Zhou family doesn't have so much time to wait for you. I'll give you three days." Get your things ready, the clothes and quilts are tightly stitched, and in three days we will ask the head of the village to handle and leave the book.”
The divorce certificate is not valid once it is given, and the divorce certificate is not legally effective once it is signed. You have to go to the yamen to register and make a book.
But this kind of thing has nothing to do with them, because this kind of thing is usually reported directly to the chief, and the chief will report it.
The yamen is closed for Chinese New Year, but the head of the village will not be on holiday.
One hundred households is one mile, and the head of Qili Village and Liujia Village are not the same. When the time comes, the two head of the village will be invited to testify.
Witnessed by the relatives of the two clans, Old Zhou and Old Liu discussed the compensation. The village chiefs of the two villages are the witnesses. As long as the two families still want to live in the village, they cannot go back on their agreement.
The Zhou family left with a cold snort. When they left, Xiaoqian and his sister-in-law broke into Liu Dalang's room, took away all the things that belonged to Zhou Xi, and went to Liu's mother's room to move the camphor wood cage. Take it out and take it away.
The faces of the Liu family were ugly.
This matter has been settled, and for the Liu family, this matter has been resolved, but for the Zhou family, the difficulty has just begun.
As soon as I got home, Lao Zhoutou said to Qian: "I will live in the house of the fourth son at night. You can ask Xi, and if she remarries, what does she want to find? We will give you all the things Liu's family compensated." She took it."
Qian sighed, "She doesn't want to marry anymore."
"Where will she live if she doesn't get married?" Old Zhou said, "What should I do when I get old? Do I just rely on my brothers?"
Mrs. Qian did not speak. She persuaded her all afternoon today. Although Zhou Xi did not speak, she could feel her attitude. The most important thing was that she was afraid that the child would be overwhelmed, so Mrs. Qian did not dare to say too much. .
Man Bao was sitting on the bed counting the money, which was earned by Zhou Wulang and the others when they went to the city to sell sugar yesterday, and Man Bao shared a lot of it.
Although she counted it yesterday, she counted it again today, and when she heard her father and mother talking louder and louder, as if they were going to quarrel, she put all the copper coins on the clothes on her belly, slipped out of the bed and ran over, "Dad , Mom, stop arguing, look, I have money."
The couple looked at Man Bao.
Man Bao pulled down the hem of his clothes, let them see the money in his pocket, and said, "Father, you can ask the village chief to approve a piece of land for elder sister to build a house, just next to our house, sir said, elder sister has no husband , and have no sons, you can set up a female household.”
Old Zhou Tou sighed sadly: "You child is thinking too simply. If your sister doesn't marry, how will you live this life?"
"I'm not married either."
Old Zhou and Qian Shi: "..."
Man Bao asked Keke, and Keke said that in the future human beings, many girls will not marry, and they will still live well.
why
Because they are rich!
Man Bao thought about it carefully, and even listed it on the paper, and found that Ke Ke was very right, everything was a matter of money.
If the elder sister had money, would the parents still want her to marry so urgently
She said: "Mom, I have already thought about it for eldest sister. I will build a house for eldest sister, and then let my brothers open up wasteland and farm for eldest sister. Eldest sister is so powerful, she will definitely be able to live a good life."
Old Zhou said: "She is young now, and her hands and feet are flexible, so what will happen when she gets old?"
Old Zhou said: "At that time, she won't be able to walk or work anymore. What will she eat and drink?"
"If Eldest Sister has money, you can hire someone, such as Datou, as long as you give him money, he will take good care of Eldest Sister."
"Listen to you, it seems that making money is as easy as picking up stones. Money is so easy to earn?"
Man Bao: "It's not very difficult."
"Okay, okay," Qian said, "What are you arguing with Man Bao? She just came home, and even if she wants to get married, she has to live through this year. You can't just find someone and marry her off. You have to be good." Find it out, wait a year and a half before talking about it."
Old Zhou asked out of breath, "How do you live in that house?"
This is indeed a big problem, and this is the most important one. I can't live at home.
When this house was built, Zhou Xi had been married for many years, so she was not considered at all.
And the Zhou family wasn't very rich at that time, didn't you see that even Shiro, Goro and Liulang lived in the same room
Qian looked at the yard outside worryingly, and said: "Build a thatched shed next to the firewood house, let the fourth child move there, prepare two more quilts for them, and it won't be so cold when spring comes. "
Old Zhou Tou didn't speak.
The Zhou family left the villagers who went to help to have a meal, and then sent them away, leaving the three uncles of the Qian family not to leave.
Uncle Qian said: "In three days' time, we will go to Liujia Village with you again. Now that she is back, don't scold her. She is still young, and she is not bad-looking, so she is not worried about getting married."
It's just that it may not be very good to marry, anyway, there are many bachelors in the countryside, and it's hard to find two-legged toads, but two-legged bachelors are everywhere.
Uncle Qian said: "Why do you want to marry? You can't have children if you are happy. If you marry, you will be a cow or a horse. It's better to help at home. If you can't, go out and find a job. I know that some wealthy people outside It’s not bad for the servants, and if you do a good job, you will pay for the old age.”
Qian Shi was very angry, glared at him and said, "Shut up."
Uncle Qian was most afraid of this sister in his life, so he lowered his head and dared not speak.
Second Uncle Qian also gave him a sideways look, and said: "When we get the money from Liu's family, let's take her into the county town to have a look. I don't think there is anything wrong with her except for her complexion. Maybe she can be cured after treatment." cured."
It is best to have a baby if the disease can be cured.
Uncle Qian also nodded, "Go to Jishitang, if you don't have enough money, I'll give you some at home."
Speaking of collecting money, Uncle Qian remembered, looked at Zhou Zhou Lang, and asked with a sullen face, "Si Lang, do you still gamble now?"
Zhou Zhou Lang was startled, he didn't know how this topic came to him, he lowered his head, shaking his head tremblingly, "No, I won't gamble."
Uncle Qian hated gamblers the most in his life. He snorted coldly and said, "If you want to gamble again, I don't care what happens to your parents and brothers. I'll ask your cousin to break your legs first."