Rebirth in 1986: Unforgettable Regrets-Chapter 1225: Hitting Where It Hurts (Second Update)

"Now you know how to cry? What were you doing earlier?" Granny Tang looked at Tang Zhenghong with disdain, saying with disappointment, "When Chen Jian:Country started gambling, you should have stopped him. Now it’s too late for regrets and crying doesn’t help."

"Mom, I didn’t know he could lose so much." Tang Zhenghong wiped her tears. If she had known Chen Jian:Country would lose this much money, she would have fought him tooth and nail.

In past years, the family’s situation was decent, but as the sons grew up, money was spent here and there. The two sons were undisciplined, and the family’s savings were running tight. Especially after they stopped the clothing business, the income dwindled noticeably, even though they kept the store running by bringing in clothes from elsewhere, the business barely made ends meet.

Ten thousand yuan is an astronomical figure for this family.

Tang Zhenghong choked and sobbed, complaining, "Why is my fate so bitter? My husband is no good, my sons are no good, Xiao Gang’s wedding requires US$ 5,000 in dowry, and Xiao Lie’s job isn’t going well either. How could I not feel sorrow as their mother?"

Two thousand in dowry.

Is this marrying a princess?

In Shuanghe Town, three to five thousand for a dowry would already be impressive.

Even in Wangjiang City, an ordinary family would pay around five to six thousand for a dowry.

"Sister, the two thousand you mentioned, is that just the dowry, or does it include the three golds and other expenses?" Tang Zhengyue, who had been quiet, was curious.

In the past, Tang Zhenghong always flaunted her superiority in front of Tang Zhengyue. Tang Zhenghong had married well and had two sons, and compared to Tang Zhengyue’s two daughters, she was very proud, with her chin practically in the air.

Tang Zhengyue had cried many times over not having sons, and now seeing Tang Zhenghong worrying about marrying off her son, she couldn’t help but feel a bit of schadenfreude.

"It doesn’t include them." As soon as Tang Zhenghong said this, Granny Tang couldn’t help but reach out to tap Tang Zhenghong on the head, saying, "Your Chen family is rich, and owing ten thousand is a minor issue. Just go home and be the rich lady."

Previously, although Granny Tang scolded Tang Zhenghong, saying is she marrying a royal princess or a wealthy heiress, she understood deep down that nowadays a wedding involves a few thousand for dowries, along with three golds and extra expenses amounting to US$ 5,000. Though higher than others, it wasn’t too excessive.

However, now Tang Zhenghong said the US$ 5,000 doesn’t include the three golds and other costs, meaning the wedding itself costs three to four thousand just for the bride’s side?

The three golds won’t be mentioned: gold necklace, golden earrings, gold ring, some families buy all three, some manage with one or two.

The extra expenses are high, and it includes buying a second-hand motorcycle. As roads improve, many in the village buy motorcycles, and it’s common to get one for weddings.

For example, in the village, the Liu Family who had a wedding before the new year bought a Southern Motorcycle, saying it cost seven to eight thousand, which was considered prestigious in the village.

"Mom, I don’t want to either, but Xiao Gang wants to marry, I..." Tang Zhenghong, looking timidly at Granny Tang, said. She always loved her children; although she criticized her two sons for being no good, she wasn’t satisfied but still wanted to help Chen Gang marry who he wanted.

"If he wants to marry, let him. If Chen Gang gets married, we as his family will surely attend the wedding celebration." Granny Tang made her meaning clear: if he wants to marry, he has to find a way himself, even if it costs ten thousand, she’s not concerned.

"Mom." Tang Zhenghong, seeing her family’s attitude, wept, saying, "The wedding isn’t urgent. The main issue is Jian Country’s debt of ten thousand, if we don’t pay it, Jian Country’s hand can’t be saved."

Tang Zhenghong pleaded with a face full of despair.

"..."

Granny Tang remained silent, not saying a word. Her money was saved up from her children’s respects, and she was unwilling to use it to pay her son-in-law’s gambling debts.

Besides, her sons were there, and she had to see their stance.

"Mom, I don’t want anything to happen to Jian Country. I can’t get divorced; telling me to divorce is worse than death." Tang Zhenghong cried.

Tang Zhengyue said, "Sister, that’s not fair to say; how is divorce worse than death? Our eldest brother divorced, and isn’t his life getting better?"

"Better? How is it better? Our eldest brother is alone and lonely. Ask him if he regrets it. Without Xiao Min’s mom, look how their life turned out." Tang Zhenghong instinctively retorted against Tang Zhengyue’s words.

Granny Tang and everyone else had the same thought: wasn’t Tang Zhenghong poking Tang Zhengyuan where it hurts?

Was she really seeking help from her family, or was she just here to pick a fight?

"I have no regrets." 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

As Tang Zhenghong finished speaking, Tang Zhengyuan spoke.

"Tang Zhenghong, about the divorce, I have no regrets. I only regret not divorcing earlier." Tang Zhengyuan spoke with conviction, stating clearly, "And Xiao Min’s situation is due to her own failings, not about having her mom around. Xiao Min is no longer my concern."

"Since you think I, as the eldest brother, am useless, then I can’t help. I’ll just leave." As Tang Zhengyuan spoke, he stood up and left quickly, striding out fast.

"Eldest," Granny Tang watched Tang Zhengyuan leave, looked at Tang Zhenghong, and signaled with her eyes.

Tang Zhenghong looked innocent, pressing her lips, mumbling, "If Xiao Min had her mom, how could her life turn out like this?"

Granny Tang: "..."

She was so angry she couldn’t speak; she pointed at the door and said, "If you’re so smart and capable, why come to your family? We can’t help you."

Granny Tang directly sent Tang Zhenghong out.

Tang Zhenghong wanted to speak, but Granny Tang had already berated her thoroughly.

Once Tang Zhengyuan and Tang Zhenghong left, only the family was left in the room.

Nobody said a word, even Tang Zhengyue remained quietly silent, knowing better than to speak in this situation lest it upset Granny Tang more.

"Zhenghong is disappointing, I’m truly ashamed to speak, but..." Granny Tang criticized Tang Zhenghong, adding a qualification, shifted her tone, saying, "In my life, I have you three sons, two daughters, and Zhenghong being disappointing, is still my daughter, your sister. I know you’ve helped her many times, but this is the last time."

Granny Tang looked earnestly at the few sons and daughters before her, pleading, "I promise this is the last time. If it happens again, I won’t be soft-hearted to help her."