Refusing to marry a widower, I went on a crazy spree of sending my children to the army.

Chapter 73 Sister, you don't understand, I've now decided on Comrade Zhenzhen!

After receiving the money, Qin Youbin did not go back to his room to rest as he had said. Instead, he ran off to find his old lover.

After having an intimate encounter with a woman more than ten years his senior, he took out ten yuan and tossed it to her, saying, "Here, buy some milk powder for our An'an!"

The woman hugged Qin Youbin's neck and gave him a quick kiss, then asked with a troubled expression, "Little brother, I'm not feeling well. Do you have any money? I want to go to the hospital!"

"Why would you go to that place? Don't you think it's bad luck!"

Qin Youbin took the woman's arm off and took out five yuan from his pocket: "Go and see Aunt Ma, she's very good."

"If it weren't for the talisman water they gave me, you wouldn't have been able to give me a son!"

The woman smiled and nodded: "Okay, whatever you say!"

Then, the two went crazy again. They didn't even care when the child cried.

The next day, before dawn, Qin Youbin left the woman's house and strolled over to the sugar factory.

When others saw this, they all praised him for his dedication.

The factory gates weren't even open yet, and they were already thinking about making a contribution. What a high level of spiritual awareness!

Qin Youbin couldn't tell the difference between what they were saying and what they meant. He thought everyone was genuinely praising him, and his face beamed with joy.

After putting on airs and working hard all morning, I asked my boss for a break and went straight to the supply and marketing cooperative.

I bought a pound of the cheapest pastries, and then, steeling myself, I also bought two yuan worth of fruit candies.

"Tsk tsk, that really hurts! I really went all out!"

After Qin Youbin finished cursing, he immediately put on a refined smile.

Many young girls were charmed by his smile, but many more, those who knew the truth, despised his pretentious act.

Qin Youbin left the commune in a very cool manner and headed straight for Qingshan Brigade.

At midday, everyone was eating and resting, and the Qiao family was no exception.

Hearing a knock at the door, they exchanged glances. Old Mrs. Qiao frowned: "Go see who it is!"

The fourth son's wife reluctantly got up, opened the door, and found a stranger standing there, carrying something in his hand.

"Who are you looking for?"

"Hello comrade, is this Qiao Manman's grandmother's house?"

The fourth son's wife's eyes darted around: "Yes, come in! What do you want with her?"

Qin Youbin revealed a fawning smile: "To be honest, I'm here to propose marriage to Qiao Manman."

I wonder if Grandma Qiao is here; could she perhaps put in a good word for us?

As he spoke, he offered the pastries and candy forward, but pulled them back before the other person could reach out and touch them.

"Hey, come in!" The fourth son's wife pouted and welcomed them in: "Mother, you're looking for Qiao Laosan!"

The atmosphere suddenly froze. Qin Youbin glanced over and looked at the old lady in the center, then knelt down with a thud.

Grandma, please let Manman marry me!

Grandma Qiao was startled, but quickly regained her composure. She asked, "How much dowry are you giving?"

Qin Youbin paused for a moment, then stood up: "Fifty, is that alright? I heard that in the village, the usual betrothal gift is thirty yuan!"

As he spoke, he glanced at Qiao Zhenzhen in the corner. The implication was that her other granddaughter had been married for about the same price.

Grandma Qiao, however, didn't take the bait. Instead, she casually elevated Qiao Manman's status, saying, "Since you've inquired, you should know that Qiao Manman can earn money now, and her income is quite good!"

They made no mention whatsoever that the two families had severed ties.

Even so, having children in the future will cost money!

Grandma Qiao wouldn't budge: "Two hundred yuan, just two hundred yuan, and I'll marry her to you!"

Qin Youbin thought to himself, "The Qiao family is really too audacious. Two hundred yuan is enough for him to marry five or six wives."

"Think about it. Anyway, I've already made my decision. There's no way I'll let Manman marry you for nothing."

Qin Youbin scoffed: "Old man, do you think she's just a country girl, worth this price?"

If I could afford two hundred yuan, would I need to go to the countryside to find a wife?

If you insist, then so be it. I'd like to see who can become your granddaughter's husband.

Grandma Qiao felt a little guilty.

Then Qin Youbin continued babbling, "Grandma Qiao, I heard that quite a few people have come to propose marriage to Miss Zhenzhen recently. I wonder how much dowry they're offering!"

Touched on a sore spot, Qiao Zhenzhen burst into tears. She looked rather charming in the process.

Qin Youbin's Adam's apple bobbed, which Qiao Zhenzhen saw and found greasy, making her want to vomit.

Compared to Chen Shih-tsung, he's like comparing heaven and earth.

Old Mrs. Qiao saw this, snorted coldly, and chased the person out.

Having failed to achieve his goal, Qin Youbin grabbed his gift and left without looking back.

He was still cursing Old Lady Qiao in his heart.

Qin Youbin was almost stepping out the door when Grandma Qiao called out, "Wait..."

Qin Youbin paused in his tracks: "Grandma Qiao, what brings you here?"

Grandma Qiao's fingers tapped on the table, making a "tap tap tap" sound.

After a moment, he spoke: "Come to my room, I have something to tell you!"

Qin Youbin paused for two seconds, then went over to help Grandma Qiao.

The two of them swaggered away, leaving the Qiao family members looking at each other in bewilderment.

Inside the house, Old Mrs. Qiao said something to Qin Youbin, and when Qin Youbin came out, he had a look of joy on his face.

His gaze toward Qiao Zhenzhen grew increasingly arrogant, and he even openly escorted her to work.

Qin Erhua was stunned when she learned that her cousin had changed his blind date again.

"What the hell are you doing?!"

"Sister, you don't understand. I've decided on Comrade Zhenzhen! Once I've saved up enough for the bride price, I'll welcome Comrade Zhenzhen into our home!"

What could Qin Erhua do but let him be?

Zhao Zhaodi, on the other hand, was furious.

If he were to settle down with Qiao Manman, that would be fine, after all, that little slut is indeed good-looking.

But Qiao Zhenzhen, with that kind of father, will ruin Comrade Qin's future!

Unable to let go of Qin Youbin, Zhao Zhaodi ignored everyone's ridicule and went up to him: "Comrade Qin, I have something to say to you!"

Qin Youbin turned his head away impatiently: "I have nothing to say to you, get out of my way!"

Zhao Zhaodi was stunned, not understanding how Comrade Qin, who was so gentlemanly yesterday, had become so foul-mouthed overnight.

But she continued, "Comrade Qin, do you know that Comrade Qiao Zhenzhen's father is a criminal who resold steel factory property?"

Qin Youbin was genuinely unaware of this. But he couldn't let this unexpected turn of events ruin everything.

"I know, so what? She's her, and her dad is her dad. What era are we living in that we're still talking about collective punishment!"

"I've got my eye on Comrade Qiao Zhenzhen, so what? You disagree?"

Zhao Zhaodi felt extremely wronged: "Comrade Qin, have you been bewitched by her?"

Are you really going to ruin your future for the daughter of a criminal?

Qin Youbin's heart trembled, and cold sweat beaded on his forehead.

His voice trembled as he said, "It's none of your business!"

He turned and left, not daring to think about the consequences of failure.

The village girls, who hadn't expected things to turn out this way, surrounded Qiao Zhenzhen: "Zhenzhen, tell us, how did you manage to hook up with Comrade Qin!"

Seriously, I'm so jealous! Why don't you tell us what you're doing, so we can learn from you!