Chapter 30: Keep the Wealth Within the Family

Wang Huaying could no longer suppress her anger. Raising her hand, she lunged forward as if to slap Tang Shu.

Tang Xinyao hurriedly grabbed her and shook her head repeatedly, signaling for her to calm down.

After a brief stalemate, Wang Huaying forced herself to settle down and put on a benevolent expression.

“I’m doing this for your own good. I used my connections to find you someone reliable—a Boss Liu who runs a building materials business. He’s worth several million and comes from a wealthy family.”

“As long as you’re willing to marry him, the one million yuan your family owes us will be completely written off.”

“Then your parents won’t have to work themselves to death running that hotpot restaurant just to repay their debts.”

“An opportunity this rare only exists because I care about your family and am always looking out for you.”

Tang Shu curled her lips into a mocking smile.

“I’ve heard the neighbors talk about this Boss Liu.”

“He’s nearly fifty years old, has already been divorced three times, and has three half-grown children with him. Am I right?”

“So what if he’s older?” Wang Huaying retorted confidently.

“Older men know how to take care of people! If you marry him, you’ll instantly have children to support you in old age and won’t even have to suffer through pregnancy and childbirth. Countless people would beg for such a chance!”

“If it’s such a perfect arrangement, why don’t you marry him yourself?” Tang Shu asked with raised brows.

“If not you, then let Cousin have him.”

“Good things should stay within the family, shouldn’t they?”

Wang Huaying’s face stiffened instantly.

“Our family doesn’t need this money!”

“If I weren’t pitying your family for being so poor, I would never offer such a good marriage opportunity to outsiders. Don’t be ungrateful!”

“We can’t accept your kindness.”

“Marriage isn’t a debt repayment transaction.”

“I won’t use my entire life to pay off a debt.”

Her voice was firm, leaving no room for negotiation.

Wang Huaying sneered, her eyes full of contempt.

“The Liu family can offer a bride price of five hundred thousand yuan.”

“With that little shop your parents run, they wouldn’t be able to save five hundred thousand in their entire lives. At the very least, it’d take twenty or thirty years of suffering.”

“Marrying someone is far easier.”

Beside her, Tang Xinyao immediately joined in.

“Shu Shu, my mom really is thinking of you.”

“Ordinary people would never meet a wealthy boss like this in their entire lives.”

“Don’t be so stubborn. If you miss this opportunity, you’ll never get another one.”

“I don’t need it.”

Tang Shu’s rejection was decisive.

Seeing persuasion fail, the mother and daughter instantly dropped their pleasant expressions.

Harsh threats poured from their mouths.

“This isn’t your choice!”

“You’ll attend this blind date whether you want to or not!”

“I’ve already arranged a meeting with Boss Liu at nine o’clock today. You’re coming with us.”

“What are you acting so high and mighty for? Your family’s drowning in debt. What right do you have to be picky?”

As they spoke, Wang Huaying and Tang Xinyao stood up and moved toward Tang Shu from both sides, clearly intending to drag her away by force.

Seeing this, Tao Qingrou immediately rushed forward and spread her arms protectively in front of her daughter.

“Sister-in-law, we cannot agree to this.”

“We’ll decide Shu Shu’s marriage ourselves. We don’t need outsiders interfering.”

Wang Huaying ignored her completely.

With a hard shove, she pushed Tao Qingrou aside.

Tao Qingrou staggered and nearly fell.

Taking advantage of the opening, Wang Huaying reached for Tang Shu’s wrist.

The living room instantly descended into chaos.

Just then—

Click.

The front door opened.

Tang Songhai and Tao Hongyi had returned.

The moment they entered, they saw the mess before them: Tang Shu surrounded, Tao Qingrou nearly knocked down.

Tang Songhai’s face darkened immediately.

He strode forward, placing himself firmly in front of his wife and daughter.

Frowning at the two women on the sofa, he spoke through suppressed anger.

“Sister-in-law. Xinyao.”

“You’ve barged into my house first thing in the morning to cause trouble. What exactly are you trying to do?”

Wang Huaying immediately raised her voice in justification.

“I kindly arranged an excellent marriage for Tang Shu!”

“The Liu family is willing to help pay off your debts.”

“What have I done wrong?”

“My daughter is still young.”

“There’s no rush for marriage.”

“You don’t need to trouble yourself over it.”

Tang Songhai’s voice remained steady.

“She’s just a girl. Sooner or later she’ll get married anyway!”

Wang Huaying refused to back down.

“If you didn’t owe our family one million yuan, do you think I’d bother worrying about your affairs?”

“As long as this debt remains unpaid, you’ll do as we say!”

After hearing the entire situation, Tao Hongyi quickly pieced everything together.

His aunt’s family owed money.

These people had come to make trouble.

He stepped forward.

“How much exactly do they owe you?”

Only then did Wang Huaying notice the young man standing beside Tang Songhai.

Tall.

Refined.

Clean and gentle in temperament.

Tang Xinyao’s eyes immediately lit up.

She had never seen such an attractive man before.

His features were handsome and upright, his build tall and elegant.

Compared to every man she usually interacted with, he stood out by a mile.

Wang Huaying spoke first.

“Oh? And who might this young man be?”

“You look unfamiliar.”

“Don’t tell me you’re Tang Shu’s boyfriend.”

“If you’re her boyfriend, are you planning to pay off their debts for them?”

A trace of obvious displeasure flashed through Tao Hongyi’s eyes.

His brows knitted together.

These people had barged into someone’s home, acted arrogantly, and every sentence revolved around money.

It was thoroughly disgusting.

His tone turned cold.

“How much do they owe you?”

Tang Xinyao instantly abandoned her previous arrogance.

Softening her voice, she put on an innocent and delicate act.

“Handsome, don’t be angry.”

“We don’t want to make things difficult for Uncle and Auntie either.”

“They originally owed us one million yuan.”

“After all this time, with interest included, it’s one million two hundred thousand now.”

“My mother only suggested finding Tang Shu a wealthy husband because they’re struggling so much.”

“It would clear their debt and let Tang Shu live a comfortable life.”

“We’re only trying to help.”

The moment she finished speaking, Tao Hongyi reached toward his pocket.

He was about to pull out a black card and pay off the debt on the spot.

But before he could, Tang Songhai firmly grabbed his wrist.

His expression was serious.

Looking directly at Wang Huaying, he spoke with unwavering determination.

“The money we owe you will be repaid in full.”

“Not a single cent less.”

“The interest won’t be avoided either.”

“You don’t need to concern yourself with arranging anything for our family.”

“Our family matters are none of your business.”

Wang Huaying completely ignored him.

Waving her hand impatiently, she said,

“I’m helping you out of a difficult situation!”

“I’ve already arranged a meeting with Boss Liu at nine o’clock this morning at Star Night Restaurant.”

“The time is fixed.”

“Tang Shu must attend this blind date today.”

Then she turned toward Tao Hongyi and spoke in a sarcastic tone.

“Young man, think carefully.”

“Families buried in debt are trouble.”

“If you get together with Tang Shu in the future, all of their debts will become your burden.”

“And she’s an only child.”

“She’ll have to support her entire family one day.”

“The pressure on you will be enormous.”

“Why make life difficult for yourself?”

Tao Hongyi’s expression turned completely cold.

His gaze sharpened as he fired back.

“My family members are not for outsiders to criticize.”

“My aunt and uncle are honest, hardworking people.”

“They repay what they owe openly and honorably.”

“That’s far more respectable than people who use their status as creditors to force young women into marriage arrangements to settle debts.”

“So watch your mouth.”

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