Broken Engagement

"Big Sister-in-law, how about we call off Xiao Feng and Cui'er's marriage?"

"Call it off? What's going on?"

The moment Mother Lin heard this, she felt her head swim!

"Have we done something wrong?"

Butcher Zhu stammered again at those words, unable to say anything.

Aunt Zhu had no choice but to speak up.

"No, Big Sister-in-law, we've watched Xiao Feng grow up, and we always thought he was a good child.

It's just that some time ago, Xu San from the cloth shop in the Outer City said his son had taken a liking to our Cui'er.

He kept sending things over every few days.

He even said that if his son couldn't marry Cui'er, he'd seek death and make a scene!

We're in a very difficult position too!"

"Butcher Zhu!"

Mother Lin's voice abruptly rose several notches! A rare look of fury appeared on her face.

"How did Brother Lin treat your family when he was alive? During those years of famine, it was our family that supported you, helping your family pull through!

If not for our family, the two of you would have sold Cui'er off long ago!"

This concerned her son's marriage, so as an elder, Mother Lin naturally had to fight for it!

Meanwhile, Lin Feng watched calmly from the side, no one knowing what he was thinking.

Butcher Zhu and Aunt Zhu both showed guilty expressions upon hearing this.

Zhu Cui'er lowered her head and still hid behind her parents.

Her pretty face was somewhat flushed. Her hands rested at her sides, occasionally stroking her new clothes, and occasionally sneaking a glance at Lin Feng.

She had never been ugly to begin with. Now that she had received so many benefits from the Xu Family—new clothes and meat to eat—her complexion had grown better and better, and her figure was exquisite. No wonder the Xu Family's son insisted on having her!

"Big Sister-in-law, I know how well your family has treated ours. Xiao Feng doesn't need to return those two qian of silver from yesterday.

Consider it repayment for all your family has done for us!

We had no choice!

Once Cui'er marries into the Xu Family, we won't forget you!"

Butcher Zhu spoke at this point.

"Hmph! I won't argue with you! The Xu Family's silver has simply smashed you senseless! And you call that having no choice!"

Mother Lin snorted coldly, then turned to Zhu Cui'er.

"Cui'er, did your father and mother force you? You've been smart and sensible since you were little, and you and Xiao Feng have always been close!

Xu San's son has one lame leg and a body full of fat!

His eyes, nose, and mouth are practically stuck together!

Could you possibly take a liking to someone like that?"

"A-Auntie! I..."

Zhu Cui'er looked at Lin Feng. He had a refined and handsome face, and for some reason, he seemed even more manly today!

But then she remembered how, during this period, she had never lacked food or clothes. Compared to how she had often gone hungry before, life was better by who knew how many times!

She truly could not bear to give up such a life!

If Lin Feng could become a constable, there might still be some hope for the future. But she had heard long ago today that Lin Feng had been rejected!

And even becoming a constable would not mean being able to live as well as the Xu Family!

The Xu Family lived in the Outer City. Though it could not compare to the Inner City, their safety was greatly guaranteed!

The county town was protected by treasures, with experts stationed there as well!

Ordinary Monsters did not dare cause trouble in the city!

But in this Shantytown, and even in the small villages outside the city,

Monsters eating people was something that happened all the time.

Unless circumstances forced them to, who would be willing to remain in a place like this!

At last, she looked at Lin Feng again and felt more and more that the youth who had grown up with her since childhood was so inadequate.

No money, no ability!

He could not even become a constable!

Could he still give me happiness? Could he give me the life I wanted?

It was easy to go from frugality to luxury, but hard to go from luxury back to frugality!

Zhu Cui'er had already enjoyed a good life. Making her lose such conditions again would be harder to bear than killing her!

"It's all right, tell me. If your parents forced you, Auntie will stand up for you!"

Mother Lin asked again!

Lin Feng also looked at her. Meanwhile, Lin Man swallowed the last bite of her steamed bun from the side.

She still did not understand these matters between men and women!

She merely widened her big eyes, looking at her mother and Big Brother, then at Butcher Zhu's family.

"Cui'er, didn't you say you were going to marry Big Brother and become my sister-in-law?"

Lin Man asked innocently.

This made Zhu Cui'er's face flush even more.

But she did not hesitate and gave her answer!

"Auntie, I... I'll listen to my father and mother!"

"You!!"

Mother Lin's chest heaved violently! She was furious!

"Mother!"

At that moment, Lin Feng spoke and stopped her.

"Uncle Zhu, Aunt Zhu, Cui'er has found a good family. That's a good thing!

If there's nothing else, please go back!

When she marries over, let us know. I'll prepare a congratulatory gift!"

Lin Feng did not even glance at Zhu Cui'er. Then he raised his hand, gesturing for the three of them to leave.

He had come from Blue Star in his previous life.

What kind of women had he not encountered!

Mother Lin did not understand why Zhu Cui'er had changed her heart. How could he not understand?

It was nothing more than money!

If this had been his previous life, most women would not feel as guilty as Zhu Cui'er.

Instead, they would berate Lin Feng, saying things like, "A toad shouldn't dream of eating swan meat."

"You have no ability, yet you want your wife to suffer alongside you! If you have no money, why are you marrying a wife?"

"If you love me, shouldn't you let go and let me be happy?"

And other such lofty declarations.

"Love? Love your mother's fried twists!"

Lin Feng cursed with a laugh inwardly!

Hearing Lin Feng's words, Butcher Zhu's guilt deepened, though he also felt a trace of relief.

Aunt Zhu, meanwhile, had long since blossomed into smiles!

She grabbed her daughter and hurried to leave!

"Then thank you, Xiao Feng! We won't disturb you any longer. We'll head back first!"

Zhu Cui'er looked at Lin Feng with reddened eyes. In the end, she still followed her mother and left!

She did not understand it. Lin Feng, who normally granted her every request and cared for her so much, why was he being so indifferent?

Had everything he did for her before been false affection?

Sure enough! Men's mouths were deceitful ghosts! Not a single one of them was good!

Seeing how unconcerned Lin Feng looked, Zhu Cui'er instead felt somewhat wronged.

She pulled her father away as well!

Watching the family leave, Mother Lin smiled and comforted Lin Feng.

"Xiao Feng, it's all right. It's just a wife, isn't it? Mother will find another one for you!"

"Yes! Big Brother, I'll help you find one too!"

Lin Man spoke from the side as well, though she had no idea how she would find one!

"Haha, Mother, I'm fine! We rarely get to buy such good things today, and you haven't eaten meat in a long time either!

Let's eat together!"

Now that Lin Feng possessed the panel, he digested food very quickly.

After that string of events just now, he felt as though he could eat another whole table of dishes!

Very soon, Mother Lin reheated the dishes and steamed buns, and the three of them dug in!

One bite of pork head meat brimming with fat, along with half a roast chicken! Paired with steamed buns, it was even better than what they ate during the New Year!

Especially the little girl, whose little belly became round and plump from eating.

If Mother Lin and Lin Feng had not stopped her, she would surely have eaten until she burst!

A meal with two meat dishes, eaten until they were stuffed, was a rare luxury for people at the bottom of this world.

As dinner went down, Lin Feng's enhancement points increased once more