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Zhang Chunhua's face immediately darkened, and Liu Juan, bewildered by the slap she received, felt a deep hatred for Su Mingxian. Meanwhile, Shen Qing, who had been accused of being a burden, wore a complex expression.
Village Head Shen glanced at her in surprise before taking a puff from his pipe. "Isn't this excessive? Second Brother, Second Sister-in-law, what do you think?"
Even though Zhang Chunhua was extremely reluctant, she had to admit it. After all, compared to that little bit of money, the losses from dividing the family would be much greater. It was infuriating; she glared at Su Mingxian as if she could bite a piece of flesh off her.
Su Mingxian was completely unconcerned. "Since there are no objections, let's settle the accounts. Let's talk about Shen Qing. Ever since I got married, I haven't seen him earn a single cent. He eats from the family and spends from the family. Every year he gets at least two new outfits, and considering his daily expenses—eating, drinking, and having fun—he easily spends 250 a year. Over seven years, that's 1,750 yuan. And the bride price for Daughter-in-law plus the three dowries? Let's say that's 1,500; that’s not unreasonable. Altogether that’s 3,250 yuan, and this doesn’t even include Liu Juan's expenses from the past couple of years."
"Three thousand more??? Why don’t you just rob a bank?" Zhang Chunhua protested vehemently after hearing this.
Su Mingxian shot her a cold glance. "What are you in such a hurry for? This is Shen Qing's; you have more than one burden to carry. Starting from when Shen Shufen entered junior high school until now that she's in high school, her school fees add up to nearly 200 each year. She needs two yuan pocket money every week—not to mention new clothes and other necessities. If we estimate her expenses at 250 a year, over seven years that’s also 1,750 yuan. Together with Shen Qing’s total, that makes exactly 5,000."
As soon as these words fell, everyone gasped in shock. Could they really spend so much?
These two burdens were truly extravagant! Even Village Head Shen was astonished; no wonder she didn't want any other money but insisted on spending that of these two outsiders—this would drain even a family with mountains of gold and silver.
No one was foolish; the crowd's gaze towards the Shen family's second branch changed instantly, especially Father Shen's expression—what kind of head was this? Supporting others' children so generously?
Zhang Chunhua was also stunned but quickly erupted into curses.
"Su Mingxian, you little harlot and troublemaker! Are you doing this on purpose? How could they possibly spend so much? And all from your family’s Shen Chi? Have you no shame? When has he ever sent so much money? I’ll make you stop spouting nonsense—"
With that, she charged at Su Mingxian but was unexpectedly grabbed by Father Shen halfway through. His eyes were bloodshot as he stared at her. "Zhang Chunhua—"
"Explain this to me clearly. What is going on?"
Zhang Chunhua looked at him, frightened and shivering, shaking her head repeatedly. "Child's father, it's not true. She's making it up, really, she's lying to you. She—"
Su Mingxian scoffed, "I'm the one making things up? The bank draft states everything clearly. The postal workers can testify. Over the years, Shen Chi's military allowances and the money sent back from the Shanghai add up to more than eight thousand. Yet Shen Chi's family hasn't spent much of that; it's all gone to your two children. Whether it's true or not, you know in your heart. Everyone here—uncles and aunts—can see it too."
As soon as he finished speaking, people began to chime in.
"I know about this. Qing Zi is the same age as my second son. Every year, it's not just two outfits; tsk tsk, they even treat people in town to meals."
"And that Shu Fen girl, she's in the same class as my daughter. She dresses better than any girl in town."
...
Everyone was talking at once, while Father Shen ’s face grew darker and darker as he gripped Zhang Chunhua's arm, nearly squeezing it off.
"Good job, Zhang Chunhua, you really know how to handle things—"
His words were filled with venom, as if he wanted nothing more than to bite her.
Zhang Chunhua trembled all over in fear, and the others dared not make a sound, terrified of drawing his ire.
But Su Mingxian paid no mind. "Dad, such a large sum of money—don't tell me you had no idea about this? No wonder she feels so bold. If I had known you couldn't support this family..."
Before the words were fully spoken, Father Shen roared, "Who says I don't know?"
His expression was as if he were ready to devour someone.
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