Rebirth: She is Ready for a Counterattack!-Chapter 151 - 150: Marriage Scam (Second Update)

A basin of cold water was splashed.

Granny Feng and Feng Yuejin jumped up with a shout because it was dishwater, full of oil flowers and chili seeds, leaving them unable to open their eyes.

Noodles and cold jelly bits embarrassingly stuck to their heads, making them look as pitiful as possible.

Granny Feng, red-eyed with anger, pointed at Gu Xiaoqing and cursed, "You wretched girl, are you courting death? We came to your house with good intentions to visit and recognize relatives, and this is how you treat us? Do you not want this marriage?

If not for that second aunt of yours bragging about how wonderful it all was, saying there’s a five hundred yuan dowry, do you think we’re that eager? We don’t even want it for free.

Apologize to me now. Gu Ruhai, add two hundred yuan more to the dowry, and we’ll let this go today. Otherwise, don’t dream of your daughter entering our family."

This was really forceful.

Gu Xiaoqing laughed and pointed at Granny Feng and Feng Yuejin, "Where did these two mad dogs come from, biting whoever they see? Your son is old enough to be my sister’s father and has a lame leg, and he still wants our eighteen-year-old eldest sister? You must be dreaming.

I’ve heard of engagements decided by both sets of parents, but I’ve never heard of grandparents and second uncles making the decisions. My parents are alive and well. People like you should go as far as you can without recognizing relatives elsewhere.

And what does my sister’s dowry have to do with you? Whoever wants to marry your lame son can deal with you themselves, but stay away from our family."

This couldn’t be handled politely. Gu Ruhai and Li Xuemei weren’t the sort to throw fits, but when dealing with such aggressive people, you had to be even tougher; otherwise, they’d walk all over you.

Granny Feng was momentarily stunned and panicked inwardly.

Indeed, the whole thing felt off from the beginning. How could the engagement be done without the bride’s parents, relying on grandparents and other relatives?

Isn’t this a fraud marriage?

It was good that I came today, mainly because I heard the snack business of Gu Ruhai’s was doing well. I figured it would be a win-win if we became relatives, thinking I’d get a couple of free meals.

Who’d have thought it would turn out like this?

Granny Feng rolled her eyes. Despite Gu Xiaoying’s appearance screaming laborer, handled well, she’d be the main workforce at home. Plus, if you can’t control a village girl, what have you been doing all these years?

Granny Feng knew very well about Feng Yuejin’s situation. Despite a state job, with his old age and limp, finding a young girl would be tough.

If we can’t secure Gu Xiaoying today, there’s no hope left for us.

She slapped her thigh, lay on the ground, and started wailing with tears.

"Oh heavens, dear God, open your eyes, our good family is being deceived! We’re an innocent widow and orphan at home; whom did we offend? It was they who came to our door talking about marriage, weaving tales as grand as castles in the sky, tricking us into an engagement.

And now they turn their backs, isn’t this bullying a helpless widow and orphan? Think we’re easy targets? Everyone, please help us."

The crying, as loud as if through a loudspeaker, immediately attracted a lot of onlookers.

This was the market town, and there were plenty of people around. What with Granny Feng’s scene, it quickly became packed. People from various villages, many related to the Gu Family Village, recognized Gu Ruhai’s family.

Immediately, people began whispering and speculating.

"What’s going on here?"

"I heard it’s a marriage scam."

"Isn’t that Gu Ruhai from Gu Family Village? He’s known for being honest; couldn’t have done this."

"You know a person’s face but not their heart. Would they have brought their son here if it weren’t true?"

"Exactly, there’s no smoke without fire. There must be something here."

"True, no wonder the Gu Family suddenly has money and built a small two-story house. There might be something about cheating people out of money."

"Yes, the world is really turning evil; there are all kinds of people now."

"I really wouldn’t have guessed."

"Exactly, this couple is too money-hungry, selling their daughter without considering what kind of man he is. How can they even consider him? Truly heartless." 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

The words were harsh, incredibly harsh.

Gu Ruhai and Li Xuemei wanted to explain themselves but felt stifled. Granny Feng’s loud wailing on the ground left them no chance to defend themselves.

Whenever Li Xuemei and Gu Ruhai opened their mouths, Granny Feng would shout louder.

Gu Xiaoqing carried a tub of water directly over.

She hadn’t even reached them when Granny Feng noticed something wrong, scrambled to her feet, and backed away.

She was still shouting, "They’re going to kill me, that family’s daughter is heartless. Everyone, look here, their daughter is trying to kill!"

Many shook their heads, disapproving of Gu Xiaoqing; it seemed their family upbringing had failed.

Gu Xiaoqing spoke loudly, "Everyone, take a look. This Granny Feng insists we cheated her out of money and marriage. Everyone is here; in broad daylight, truth will prevail. We’ll clear this up properly.

So you don’t say we bullied them or scammed them out of marriage."

"You say we’re engaged, who in our family agreed to this with you, who decided on this engagement?"

Gu Xiaoqing was no longer afraid. She once worried about their reputation, but if she didn’t speak up now, the old woman would definitely try to pin this on them.

Better to ruin the Gu Family’s reputation than to push her sister into such harm’s way.

Granny Feng mumbled evasively, "It was just your family; wasn’t it all people from your family?"

Gu Xiaoqing sneered, "Everyone, listen to her. Is this how someone speaks? Aren’t families made up of more than just the same parents? Does a brother decide family matters for his siblings, or can a younger brother make decisions for his older brother and sister-in-law? You’d never hear of something like that."

Villagers began to sense something was off. Granny Feng wasn’t telling the truth, and it seemed it wasn’t Gu Ruhai and Li Xuemei who arranged the marriage.

Granny Feng realized if she stayed silent, Gu Xiaoqing’s momentum would turn things around, and people wouldn’t side with her.

She confidently stated, "It was the engagement agreed upon by Gu Xiaoying’s grandparents, with Gu Rushan as a witness. That’s the truth." (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)