"Then I'll ask for even more," Jie Jingchen said without a second thought.
"Go for it. You got this. I'm rooting for you," Qin Mei said, giving Jie Jingchen a thumbs-up.
Gao Qiang's glare was venomous and icy. 'That guy is so shameless! The Qiao Family is clearly rich, yet they're treating our Gao family like a bunch of suckers.'
Madam Qiao suppressed a laugh, raised her teacup, and took an elegant sip.
The Qiao family's stance was simple. They weren't after a high bride price; they wanted the Gao family to back down in the face of difficulties.
Having drunk too much milk tea, Qin Mei came out to use the restroom. When she opened the door, she found Grandma Gao eavesdropping. Caught off guard by the sudden movement, the old woman nearly fell, but Qin Mei's quick reflexes kicked in, and she steadied her.
Elderly people can't handle falls. A minor one could lead to a stroke; a major one could be fatal.
