Chapter 300 - Chapter 300: Chapter 287: Heartbeat (1/2)

Chapter 300: Chapter 287: Heartbeat

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“But this matter, in the end, concerns both families. The Kong family is honorable and wouldn’t force things upon anyone. Therefore, I would like to ask your opinion on this matter. Are you willing to accept it?”

After saying this, Jin Quan looked at Zhuang Ruman.

On hearing this, Zhuang Ruman was taken aback.

A normal marriage proposal was suddenly changing into an arranged ghost marriage. This demanded him to marry off his very much alive daughter to a dead man and worse still, she would be buried underground.

“The Kong family also mentioned that this is a matter between both families. If you agree to this, the Kong family will remember your kindness. In the future, our families will indeed be connected by marriage. They are willing to give you three hundred taels of silver generously. You don’t have to worry about Yuanren’s studies anymore as the Kongs would take care of everything,”

“If you are unwilling, it’s not a problem. The Kong family won’t get angry. It’s just a pity that despite the Kong family liking Yuanren very much, it seems there’s no destined relationship between our families.”

Jin Quan chuckled, “Don’t worry. The Kong family isn’t petty. They certainly won’t hold a grudge against you. Since they previously intended to arrange a marriage, let me give you ten taels of silver as a token. It could be considered compensation for your lost time.”

“Actually, I do understand your feelings. After all, she is your daughter. Being unwilling to let her suffer hardships is only natural. It’s a good thing for a family to live together happily. This ten taels of silver at hand could be used to find a suitable man for Qinghe and send some dowry, which isn’t bad.”

“I know Qinghe is obedient. She will definitely treat you well in the future. She will surely bring good food and drink home.”

“Ah, speaking of it, it reminds me of my own useless daughter. Seeing her makes me realize what it means when they say ‘married daughters are like spilled water’. All the daughters from other families try to contribute to their homes but she is only interested in her in-laws. She comes home empty- handed and even tries to take with her whatever she can when she leaves. Just thinking about it gives me a headache…”

As Jin Quan went on talking, Zhuang Ruman’s brows furrowed deeper.

If I refuse the Kong family proposal, then our life will be as hard as before. Yuanren’s studying will be tremendously stressful. As for Zhuang Qinghe’s future, she will probably be married to an average family as Jin Quan suggested. Perhaps she might even take advantage of her own family.

But if I accept this marriage proposal from the Kong family…

It would be just like Jin Quan said, an actual relationship through marriage. The three hundred taels of silver would certainly help and there would be someone to support Yuanren too.

Zhuang Ruman was deeply tempted.

However, sending his living daughter to marry a dead man would bring shame if people found out.

But if he could endure the shame, the real issue was Yuanren.

If people found out that he sold his daughter to marry a dead person for money, Yuanren’s education might certainly come to an end.

Upon considering this, Zhuang Ruman hesitated looking at Jin Quan, lost for words even though there was much he wanted to say.