Li Xue's mother behaved somewhat improperly, but the 1,000 yuan was now in her hands. Although Li Xue was her daughter, her two sons were much more important—people in this era all favored boys over girls! As long as the two sons could marry, have children, and leave the family with some spare cash, she no longer cared how well her daughter married.
At the mouth of the hutong, Yu Haitang was very pleased with Li Xue, and the two of them were chatting happily. Just at that moment, however, Li Anquan brought Li Xue's mother right up to them.
Li Xue suddenly panicked. Yu Haibao stepped in front of Li Xue, as he wanted to marry her. Yet Li Xue's mother wore a smile and beckoned to Li Xue.
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