The Goddess's Personal Doctor

"Or do you still think you're a young maiden?" Wang Juan cast a disapproving glance at her daughter, "Do you know that the neighbors gossip about how much money you make every month? They speculate you're up to no good outside, otherwise, how could you be earning so much?"

"Ha ha." Tong Li'er wiped a tear that was about to fall, "And then? Do you just believe whatever others say? I've told you everything I do, but you're not clear; how would those gossiping aunts know?"

"It doesn't matter what I say; if you don't get married and find a proper job, people will definitely point fingers at you." Wang Juan snorted, "Enough talking, let's meet Uncle Liu for some tea this afternoon, everyone can meet up, and if it doesn't work out, we'll talk about it later. You can't let your dad and Uncle Liu lose face! If you dare to leave, don't ever come back to this house again!"

Tong Li'er really wanted to just leave, but she was truly scared by her mom's last words.

Actually, the mother and daughter are quite alike in temperament, both strong-willed, only Tong Li'er being the daughter would always yield to her mother.

"Meeting a potential partner!" Yang Yu laughed, "How about this, since I don't have much else to do now, let me go along as Li'er's cousin to check things out. Don't worry, I definitely won't say anything inappropriate."

Tong Jun and his wife originally suspected Yang Yu was Tong Li'er's boyfriend she brought back, but once Yang Yu said so, their suspicion faded.

What boyfriend would tolerate his girlfriend going on a date with someone else, and even want to go see for himself? Does he want the "greener" option of being in the dark?

Tong Li'er hadn't expected Yang Yu actually wanted to go, and she became a bit anxious: "Yang... Yang Yu, can't you just not meddle in this?"

"I rarely see people go on dates; it's a rare chance, and I want to experience it." Yang Yu laughed, "Li'er, we've been old classmates for a while, take me along and let me expand my horizons!"

Tong Li'er couldn't help but laugh through her tears, feeling helpless with this boss.

This boss is quite peculiar; sometimes very mature, other times childlike, just a contradictory mix.

Forget it, if he wants to join in on the fun, let him.

After lunch and a short rest, at 2:30 in the afternoon, Tong Li'er's family brought Yang Yu to Chenxiang Tea House.

The other family had arrived early, probably to avoid them seeing Liu Ping's limping walk.

Upon seeing Tong Li'er's family arrive, Liu Yuesheng quickly stood up with a big smile: "Old Tong, sis-in-law, you're here."

Liu Yuesheng's wife's expression didn't seem too pleased, but she still nodded to the couple: "Hello."

"Is this Li'er?" Liu Yuesheng looked Tong Li'er up and down and nodded slightly, "Sit down... And who's this?"

"This is my nephew." Wang Juan quickly said, "Li'er's cousin, just happened to be visiting our home, so he came along to see his future brother-in-law."

"Yes, yes." Yang Yu nodded repeatedly, "Chat away, don't mind me."

Sitting at the table, Liu Ping's eyes were fixed on Tong Li'er, unable to look away.

It wasn't until his mother nudged his ribs with her elbow that he came to his senses: "Uncle, Aunt, Li'er, hello."

As for Yang Yu, Liu Ping completely ignored him.

Tong Li'er felt somewhat uneasy under the scrutiny of this family but chose to remain calm and listen.

"Everyone's been friends for many years, no need for extra words." Wang Juan smiled at Liu Ping, "Liu Ping, what do you think of our Li'er?"

"I..." Liu Ping hesitated for a moment but still nodded firmly, "I quite like her."

"Good to hear." Wang Juan smiled, "You're both not young anymore; you should settle things sooner."

Tong Li'er wanted to explode, but a hand suddenly pressed down on hers.

She trembled slightly, and quietly sat there.

No one noticed the small gesture under the table, and the discussion continued.

"I have no objection to settling, but we need to seriously discuss the dowry and the house." Liu Yuesheng's wife, Guo Caihua, said indifferently, "A two thousand dowry as a gesture, but no adding Li'er's name to the house."

"Two... Two thousand?" Wang Juan was dumbfounded, "Didn't we agree on ten thousand for the dowry, and Lier's name on the new home?"

"I'm not an old-fashioned relic; if Li'er were in her first marriage, I wouldn't mind how many boyfriends she's had, following the normal procedure." Guo Caihua said emotionlessly, "But I've heard from neighbors that besides her second marriage, Li'er's job in Shanghai isn't very respectable either. If it weren't for Ah Ping liking her and having a disabled leg, forget a two thousand dowry, we wouldn't agree to this marriage even for no dowry at all."

Tong Li'er was gritting her teeth, but Yang Yu held onto her hand tightly, preventing her from lashing out.

Tong Li'er was about to ask why when her phone suddenly beeped.

She glanced at the message, instantly calming down.

The message from Yang Yu said, "If you want Aunt to give up on pressing you to marry, the best way is to make her lose hope."

Wang Juan's face looked equally displeased, rubbing her hands unconsciously, unsure of what to say.

After a while, she turned to her husband for help.

Tong Jun had been smoking quietly, seeing his wife's gaze, he stubbed out his cigarette: "Old Liu, let me be frank. Li'er is indeed in her second marriage, but she's our daughter, raised well, with no issues in her lifestyle. Those gossiping women haven't left town for ten years; how do they know my daughter's job isn't decent? They're just babbling."

"If you don't like Li'er, I won't say anything. If economic conditions don't allow for a dowry, I won't bring it up either. But using this circumstance as leverage, like bargaining at a vegetable market, clearly interested in the goods but trashing them to pay less?"

Tong Jun's words had Yang Yu nodding repeatedly, worthy of someone who served in the military, with unmatched perspective and attitude.

Liu Yuesheng felt a bit awkward after Tong Jun's speech, so he turned to his wife: "Caihua, what do you think...?"

"Nothing to see, it's this price." Guo Caihua remained expressionless, hands spread, "Whether I like Li'er or not, and regardless of what those gossipers say, marry if you want, forget it if not."

Seeing his mother being so definitive, Liu Ping quickly spoke: "Mom, you..."

Guo Caihua glared at her son: "Shut up, stay out of it!"

"Then marry!" Wang Juan seemed to make a huge decision, "Money isn't the most important thing; as long as the kids are well, that's what matters."