Doctor and His Glamorous Sister-in-Law

But who could have noticed his ashen face?

Liu Yunxi sat there and, looking around, announced, "The final decision is that the engagement between Xiao Rou and Er Lu is hereby annulled. The four hundred thousand yuan bride price will be repaid by Zhang Cuifen alone! If anyone present has any objections, you may speak now!"

Xiao Rou and Liu Ergou certainly had no objections. Er Lu, realizing Zhang Cuifen was a gambling addict who had long been planning to flee, also had no further comments at this point.

Of course, Zhang Cuifen had objections, but she simply couldn't voice them. And just like that, the matter was settled.

Only Zhang Cuifen remained, collapsed in her seat, her mouth agape as if she wanted to say something. But she couldn't utter a single word.

Liu Ergou, who was about to leave, sneered at the sight. Although Zhang Cuifen looked pitiful now, as the old saying goes, pitiful people always have a detestable side. Gambling addicts are the least deserving of sympathy.

Just then, Er Lu stood up, walked over to Zhang Cuifen, and slammed his hand on the table. The sharp sound startled the still-dazed Zhang Cuifen.

"E-Er Lu..." Zhang Cuifen managed to force an ugly smile.

Er Lu didn't waste time and got straight to the point. "Zhang Cuifen, when can you pay back the four hundred thousand yuan you owe me? This is no small sum!"

Confronted with Er Lu's fierce gaze, Zhang Cuifen squeezed out another pained smile. "Er Lu, Auntie truly has no money right now. Not a single penny. Could you give me some time...?"

As she spoke, Zhang Cuifen shot an imploring look at Xiao Rou, but Xiao Rou pointedly ignored her.

Hearing Zhang Cuifen's words, Er Lu's expression grew impossibly cold. "Zhang Cuifen, do you really think I'm easy to bully just because I haven't been back in years? Don't say I'm unreasonable. I'll give you one month. If you can't pay back my four hundred thousand yuan in one month, then don't blame me for getting rough! Let me tell you, even in the county town, nobody dares to owe me money!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Cuifen looked like she was about to burst into tears. I really don't have 400,000 yuan. I couldn't get it even if you gave me a year, let alone a single month.

At that thought, she could no longer hold back and began to wail loudly. However, no one present paid her any mind. Soon, everyone had dispersed, leaving Zhang Cuifen alone in the village committee office, wiping away her tears.

On the way back, Xiao Rou spoke to Liu Ergou in disbelief, "Brother Er Gou, I feel like I'm in a dream! I really don't have to marry Er Lu?"

Seeing her expression, Liu Ergou couldn't help but gently tap her little head. "That's right, of course you don't. What's so dreamlike about it? It's real!"

Hearing this, Xiao Rou threw herself into Liu Ergou's arms. "Thank you so much, Brother Er Gou," she sobbed. "If it weren't for you, I might have actually married Er Lu. Thank you, thank you so much!"

Looking at her, Liu Ergou smiled helplessly. "What's there to thank me for, you dummy?"

Afterward, Liu Ergou intended to take Xiao Rou home, but she refused, insisting on going back to his place instead. Left with no choice, Liu Ergou could only bring her to his house. His sister-in-law, needless to say, had already gone to work, leaving just the two of them alone.

The moment they stepped inside, Xiao Rou eagerly threw herself into his arms. The potent, masculine scent from his embrace instantly made her go limp against him.

"Brother Er Gou..." Xiao Rou cooed.

Hearing her tender call, Liu Ergou knew exactly what she wanted. Without hesitation, he swept her up in a princess carry and strode toward the bedroom.

Nestled in his arms, Xiao Rou whispered, "Brother Er Gou, is it really okay to do this so early in the morning?"

Liu Ergou chuckled. "HAHAHA, what do you think, Xiao Rou?"

With that, he said no more and carried her into the room. Soon, the sounds of their passion filled the space, echoing without end. If the house hadn't been detached, the entire neighborhood would probably have known what was happening in Liu Ergou's home.

「The morning passed in the blink of an eye.」

Liu Ergou finally climbed out of bed, his face the picture of contentment, and ran a hand through his hair. He then went to the kitchen to prepare some food and sat down to eat lunch with Xiao Rou. Of course, he also set aside a portion to take to Xu Yulan later.

Eating the lunch Liu Ergou had made himself, Xiao Rou felt a blissful happiness bubble up inside her. She couldn't resist trying to snuggle back into his arms. This time, however, she didn't succeed. The moment she touched him, Liu Ergou gently tapped her on the head.

"What are you doing? Can't you even sit still for a meal? Eat properly and stop messing around!"

Chastened, Xiao Rou stuck out her tongue and obediently began to eat, no longer causing a fuss.

「Meanwhile, at Er Lu's house.」

Er Lu was sitting at his table, drinking. He had been at it for some time, and his eyes were bloodshot with rage. After downing another cup, he violently slammed it onto the floor before letting out a string of curses.

"Liu Ergou, you damned bastard! How dare you ruin my plans! Just you wait, this isn't over! I'll make you pay! I absolutely will not let you off!"

However, after his outburst, he slumped onto the table as if all his strength had been drained.

Ah, hell. That Zhang Cuifen is a goddamn gambling addict! If I had married Xiao Rou, the trouble would have been endless. Shit! Still, that's no reason to let Liu Ergou off the hook!

After a moment's thought, Er Lu took out his phone and dialed a number. The call connected quickly, and a somewhat effeminate voice answered. "Er Lu? What's up, why are you calling me?"

Upon hearing the voice, Er Lu immediately switched to a sycophantic tone. "Ah, Brother Qiang! It's nothing, nothing. Just calling to see how you've been doing lately."

Brother Qiang sneered on the other end. "Tch, cut the crap, Er Lu. I know you too well. Spit it out if you have something to say, or I'm hanging up!"

Hearing this, Er Lu didn't dare waste any more time and got straight to the point. "It's like this, Brother Qiang. Back in my hometown, Fengzhu Village..."

While Er Lu was on the phone, Liu Ergou had already finished his meal and taken Xiao Rou home. He was just getting ready to deliver lunch to his sister-in-law.