That afternoon.
With the bride price issue resolved, Xie Ran immediately went out to call Fang Shuiling, wanting to tell her the good news as soon as possible.
Over there.
At Xiao Ling's father's Family Compound.
Fang Shuiling clearly did not know yet and was arguing with her family in the house.
Fang Wenping had also come to visit Third Brother Fang's home today and was in the living room with Fang Shuiling's parents.
"Dad, Mom, what are you doing? What are you trying to do?" Fang Shuiling was so angry her eyes had reddened. She had not eaten when she met Xie Ran's parents at noon, and she still had not eaten after returning home. Even though the housekeeper had prepared and served the meal, she had not touched a bite, arguing with her parents the whole time. "Grandpa already agreed, and the whole family agreed to Ran-ge and me being together. Why are you making things difficult for us? Can't you let me make my own decision just once? Can't you let me be happy just once? If you really don't want me to get married, then I'll never get married for the rest of my life!"
Third Brother Fang looked at his daughter. "Your temper is getting worse and worse. Is that any way to speak to us?"
Xiao Ling's Mother said evenly, "We never said we wouldn't let you get married. Didn't we agree? But the bride price cannot be lacking. That's the rule!"
Fang Shuiling said, "What kind of rule is that?"
Xiao Ling's Mother said, "What are you shouting for?"
Tears fell from Fang Shuiling's eyes. "Can I not shout? Is this how parents act? You demanded so much in bride price—how am I supposed to face Ran-ge's family afterward? How am I supposed