books44 Chapter 170 Qualifying Match (4)
Chapter 170 Qualifying Match (4)
When Gu Shijiu heard about this, she was taken aback: "Do you have the money to get married?"
As far as she knew, Chen Wangxi was dressed decently when he returned, but he didn't have much money.
Moreover, she was a cultivator after all, and although her abilities were sealed, her sense of smell was still quite sensitive.
Chen Wangxi reeked of decadence, far more corrupt than her, the feudal patriarch.
For so long, she couldn't be bothered to pay any attention to her son.
Chen Wangxi never expected that his biological mother had no intention of spending money on his wedding.
He already knew that his older sister, Chen Wangnan, was now in charge of things at home, and his mother had delegated all power to her.
Chen Wangnan managed things quite well, and Gu Shijiu was always in a good mood during the Spring Festival.
Chen Wangxi had no intention of inheriting the family business. He was originally the youngest son, and after this trip, he developed a fear of men.
Although the times are more open now and various ideas are emerging, most business people are still men.
When Chen Wangxi saw these businessmen, he thought of those disgusting men in Zuiyan Pavilion and couldn't communicate with them normally at all.
All he wants now is to live his life peacefully, and it would be best if he could find a wife and have a child.
But if his family can't even afford the wedding, how will he make a living?
Gu Shijiu had no intention of holding a wedding banquet for her adopted son; that was all her money.
Furthermore, the script says that Liang Huanying was starved to death by her son and daughter-in-law, so it must have been the younger brother who did it.
After his divorce from Yang Jinfeng, Da never managed to find a wife.
It was Chen Wangnan who persuaded her, saying that the money she had given as gifts over the years shouldn't be wasted, and it would be difficult to get it back if she didn't hold a banquet.
Gu Shijiu thought it made sense, so he reluctantly held a banquet.
To be honest, it was a bit shabby, and Qiu Niang wasn't very satisfied.
But Chen Wangxi had no objection. He now knew the benefits of money and that not everyone should be nice to him.
Gu Shijiu wasn't one to care about saving face, so she didn't care what others said in private.
Now the whole town knows that Chen Wangxi has been abandoned by his mother, and that the daughter is still the head of the Chen family.
Since his younger brother returned, Chen Wangnan's heart, which had been filled with anxiety, has returned to normal, and he has started to take better care of Chen Wangxi.
In her view, she had stolen her brothers' family business.
On the day of the wedding, everyone in town was talking about it.
According to them, Qiu Niang was always with this person and that person. Even when the sedan chair of a local gentry from a neighboring town arrived at her doorstep to fetch her, she still didn't take her away. It was really quite outrageous.
Chen Wangxi's willingness to marry her is a disgrace to the Chen family.
"Children are all debts," an old man said, puffing on his pipe on the street.
An older woman carrying a laundry basket passed by and said, "Who says otherwise? Mrs. Chen spoils her child too much. If it were me, I wouldn't even consider it."
"No wonder the Chen family is now run by the eldest daughter; those two men are utterly useless."
"really......"
There are many gossipy people in the town, and even the servants of the Chen family can't help but say a few words.
As more and more people talked about it, it naturally reached Qiu Niang's ears.
Qiu Niang has been feeling uneasy lately.
First, Chen Wangxi and Gu Shijiu separated their households after their marriage.
Gu Shijiu didn't want to allocate them extra houses, so he blocked the wall connecting their courtyard to other courtyards and opened a new door on the outer wall.
Thus, they could be considered as living in a secluded household, but Qiu Niang's standard of living had plummeted.
Chen Wangxi found a job as an accountant in the Chen family's shop, which was only possible because of Chen Wangnan's help.
To be honest, although it can't compare to the life of a young master, the salary is much higher than the average income of an accountant.
Qiu Niang was somewhat resentful, since her husband was clearly the only male heir, yet her mother-in-law favored her daughter.
And then there's Chen Wangxi, who, for some reason, is only in his early twenties but has a very disharmonious sex life with his wife.
Coupled with the gossip in town, Qiu Niang felt like she was about to collapse.
But no matter how heartbroken she is now, Chen Wangxi no longer comforts her like he used to.
Qiu Niang felt that he didn't cherish what he had, and she became even more upset.
Chen Wangxi was also very annoyed. The difference between being a rich young master and a commoner was quite significant.
I used to think Qiu Niang was pure and lovely, but now I just think she's nothing special.
And then there were the whispers around him. Every time he saw people talking amongst themselves, Chen Wangxi worried that his shameful past might have been discovered.
He had offended many people when he was at his peak, and now that the Chen family doesn't seem to care about him much, these people have started to mock him.
In short, there were quite a few people looking for trouble, and Chen Wangxi tried to avoid them as much as possible, but he was still very annoyed.
Even at home, there was no peace; every day, Qiu Niang would be seen complaining with a long face.
After finishing his work for the day, Chen Wangxi returned home to find his wife looking at him with teary eyes.
What's going on?
"Wangxi, don't you love me anymore?"
Upon returning, Chen Wangxi was immediately subjected to Qiu Niang's soul-searching questions, leaving him feeling overwhelmed.
"No, why are you suddenly saying that?"
Qiu Niang felt a little wronged: "We've been married for almost a year, and I'm still not pregnant. Everyone is talking about me behind my back."
Chen Wangxi didn't like this topic: "You'll have a child eventually, don't rush it."
"But we only come here a few times a year, how could we have a child?"
How could Qiu Niang not be anxious? She desperately needed a new life to salvage her love, which was on the verge of collapse.
Unexpectedly, these words suddenly enraged Chen Wangxi: "What do you mean? Are you a slut, thinking about this all the time?"
His face was grim, and he looked like an enraged lion.
Qiu Niang was stunned by his sudden action, her eyes wide with astonishment.
Chen Wangxi glared angrily and shouted, "All you do all day is think about these useless things! What can you bring to this family?"
Tears welled up in Qiu Niang's eyes, and her voice trembled as she said, "I just wanted a child, what did I do wrong?"
Chen Wangxi persisted, listing all the faults of his wife.
"Look at you, ever since you married me, you haven't lifted a finger to do any housework, you have to have the maid do it all."
"You stay home all day, doing no work and not earning any money. What else is on your mind besides those pretentious thoughts?"
Qiu Niang bit her lip, trying hard not to let her tears fall, her face stubborn: "That's not what you said back then."
Chen Wangxi became even angrier, slapped her to the ground, and roared, "Then I was blind!"
Do you know how people outside laugh at me? They all call me Green-haired Turtle!
If it weren't for you, how could I have angered my mother and been kicked out of the Chen family?
"I'm still the young master of the Chen family. Who does that woman Chen Wangnan have to pity me for?"
Qiu Niang covered her face, her heart filled with despair and grievance. Tears finally welled up in her eyes, and she began to sob.
"Shut your mouth," Chen Wangxi warned her, his expression cold.
The Chen family's house is separated from this place by only one wall. If the servants were to overhear this, they would surely tell my mother.
We'll lose face again then.
Qiu Niang swallowed her words and sobbed silently.