When Old Mrs. Li heard that her cousin had already started, she quickly turned up the pressure on Li Chuchu. "Chuchu, your grandpa and I have discussed this. This partner of yours won't do. It's like a children's game. It's just a farce! Grandma knows you got together with him just to defy your dad. You're still young and don't have any kids yet. Listen to grandma. Divorce him quickly."
Chen Junsheng looked at Old Mrs. Li and then at Li Chuchu.
He had previously heard from his dad that Li Chuchu was married and her husband didn't seem to be very good, but she had never mentioned it. If this old lady had really thought things through so thoroughly, she should have stopped it earlier. She probably had some bad intentions.
Li Chuchu found it rather ridiculous when she heard this.
So they were here to persuade her to get divorced.
Li Chuchu spoke with a half - smile. "Where would I go if I got divorced? Should I come back here to live?"
Not to mention Li Jianmin, even Wu Li probably wouldn't agree.
When Old Mrs. Li heard Li Chuchu's tone, which seemed to show some signs of agreement, she thought there was hope for this matter. She quickly pressed on. "Don't worry. Grandma has already made all the preparations for you. There's a relative named Qian on your cousin grandma's mother's side. The family is extremely wealthy. Their son is very handsome and is also a government official. Your cousin grandma wants to introduce you to him."
Chen Junsheng was completely shocked. He turned to look at Li Chuchu and mouthed at her: Your family is so open - minded?
Li Chuchu rubbed her temples.
"This is impossible. I won't divorce Shen Yanshan."
When Old Mrs. Li heard this, she slapped her thigh hard. "Oh! Why are you so stubborn? You could marry into such a good family but instead you marry a hooligan. What kind of future do you have for the rest of your life?"
She coaxed and cajoled. "Moreover, the Qian family has a junior who is a local official. In the future, your brothers will all be counting on you."
They were already making calculations on her before she even got married.
Li Chuchu was really astounded.
Chen Junsheng casually probed them. "The conditions are so good? How much betrothal money are they going to give?" The old lady was getting carried away. Afraid that Li Chuchu wouldn't agree, she quickly said, "A bicycle, a sewing machine, a watch, a radio, a complete set of furniture, and a full 800 yuan."
The cousin grandma added fuel to the fire. "Yes! Chuchu. This is a great marriage! The betrothal money is secondary. Their son can earn money. He can earn about a hundred yuan every month. His parents are both public servants. You won't be mistreated if you marry into their family."
"Although he's a bit older, it's said that older men know how to take care of their wives."
The Qian family was a related relative. If something happened to Li Chuchu in the future, she would have to rely on her father's side. They weren't worried that she would disown her father. Moreover, if something happened to the family, the Qian family could help out.
As long as Li Chuchu married into the Qian family, she would never be able to escape the control of the Li family for the rest of her life. They weren't worried that she wouldn't become the cash cow of the Li family in the future.
But if she just casually found a family outside like this, she would become too independent. What was the difference between having such a daughter and not having one?
The more Old Mrs. Li thought about it, the more she felt that Chuchu should marry into the Qian family.
This was simply a perfect marriage that would achieve three goals at once.
Wu Li glanced at Li Chuchu with a hint of schadenfreude. "Chuchu, this is your grandma's painstaking effort to find you a good marriage. If you really marry into that family, we'll all enjoy your good fortune in the future."
If Li Chuchu really married that old, ugly and lame man from the Qian family, how could she still be so arrogant like she was now? She probably wouldn't even dare to show her face in front of people.
Li Jianmin didn't say a word, but his attitude was obvious: he wouldn't interfere in this matter. He would follow Old Mrs. Li's arrangement.
At the table were a bunch of wolves and tigers, all eyeing Li Chuchu covetously, calculating how to sell the meat on her body for a good price.
...
Chen Junsheng was the first one who couldn't stand it anymore.
"Wow! You guys are so shameless. How dare you think like this? You keep saying it's for Li Chuchu's good. It's more like you're driven crazy by poverty! Selling your daughter! Li Chuchu really had bad luck to be born into a family like yours!"
"You old hag don't even know how to watch your mouth! If the Qian family is really that good, why don't you marry into their family? Anyway, you're old and know how to take care of people. Go and take care of that guy from the Qian family."
Old Mrs. Li's face turned bright red. This wasn't what she said. It was what her cousin said.
But it was like scolding both of them.
She was so angry that she was sputtering. "You little brat. What are you doing butting in during our family meal? Li Jianmin, Li Jianmin! Quickly drive this guy out! He's so annoying."
Chen Junsheng wasn't afraid of them at all. He came here to stand up for Li Chuchu!
"You want to drive me out? No way! You shameless old hag. She's already said she doesn't want to. You're like you can't understand human language."
Old Mrs. Li was so angry that her fingers were shaking.
"You... you..."
Li Chuchu sneered. "Since the Qian family has such good conditions, I remember that cousin grandma's family has a daughter. Why don't you let her marry into the Qian family?"
The cousin grandma was just about to speak when Li Chuchu continued. "Anyway, she only has one daughter now. It would be better for her to marry into the Qian family quickly while she can still have children and give birth to a son so that she can divide the family property in the future."
The cousin grandma was immediately refuted. She retorted subconsciously. "What are you talking about? Your cousin has been married for several years. How can she just get divorced like that?"
Li Chuchu stood up. "That's exactly what I mean. I won't divorce Shen Yanshan. You'd better give up this idea."
"Li Chuchu!" Old Mrs. Li had already prepared for the worst. She stared fixedly at Li Chuchu with a fierce look on her face. "Since ancient times, it has been the parents' order and the matchmaker's word. Don't think that you can break away from this family just because you've grown independent. The family's arrangements are all for your own good. If you don't agree, I'll go to your factory and tell your leader about this. Don't blame your grandma for being cruel if you end up losing your job!" If soft methods didn't work, she would use hard ones. She had eaten more salt than Li Chuchu had eaten rice. She would always find a way to make Li Chuchu agree.
Chen Junsheng had really seen the shamelessness of this family.
He exaggerated his expression. "Oh, old lady, are you confused? This is a society ruled by law. The way of human traffickers is not in fashion anymore. If you really do this, you'll be arrested and taken to the police station!"
Old Mrs. Li glared at Chen Junsheng.
Chen Junsheng glared back without showing any weakness and shouted loudly, "There's an old hag here trying to sell her granddaughter! This old hag is driven crazy by poverty!"
Bringing Chen Junsheng here was really the right decision. His voice was so loud that it could be heard throughout the whole building.
Li Jianmin was so ashamed. He roared at Li Chuchu, "Li Chuchu, quickly make him shut up! I told you not to bring him here, but you insisted. Now are you satisfied?"
Li Chuchu gave him a smile.
"Extremely satisfied."