Chapter 2472

Chapter 2472: Chapter 2472

Actually, considering Ruan Chi’s current status, he could easily afford the eighteen-thousand yuan bride price and cover the alcohol expenses.

But having the money is one thing, and whether he should spend it like this is another.

The average salary now is still around seven to eight hundred, and according to Xiahe Village’s standards, a bride price of three times the salary, which is eighteen hundred, would be sufficient.

However, the Yang Family opened their mouths asking for eighteen thousand, clearly disregarding the rules, and knowing that the Ruan Family is wealthy, they aim to extort them by treating their daughter as a cash cow.

Over the years, Yang Xiaona has supported her family herself, funding her two sisters’ education. She is willing, no matter how much she contributes.

But she cannot tolerate them treating Ruan Chi as a lamb to be slaughtered.

Because she knows better than anyone how greedy people can be; once they succeed this time, there will be countless future occurrences.

So, when the Yang Family put forward their demands, she almost immediately refused.

And her parents, clearly having investigated the Ruan Family, refused to budge no matter how resolute Yang Xiaona’s attitude was, even bluntly stating that if the Ruan Family refused to pay, the child born would be labeled a bastard!

Bastard.

Although Yang Xiaona knew what her parents were like long ago, she couldn’t help but feel deeply despairing.

Yang Xiaona’s parents had been dealt with by Ruan Jiaojiao back in high school; though she didn’t clarify much, Ruan Jiaojiao vaguely guessed. Looking at the sorrowful Yang Xiaona, she said nothing more but gently squeezed her hand in silent comfort.

After returning to the Ruan Family, Yang Xiaona needed to rest. She ate something and went to sleep in the guest room. When Ruan Jiaojiao stepped out of her room, she saw Mrs. Ruanlin discussing wedding matters with Ruan Chi in the living room.

Naturally, she quickly understood the Yang Family parents’ intentions.

Over the years, living away from the countryside had mellowed Mrs. Ruanlin’s temper, yet hearing Ruan Chi’s words, "Then that child can just become a bastard," made her face darken. After angrily cursing a few times, she felt slightly relieved.

She turned to Ruan Chi and asked, "What do you mean?"

"I follow Xiaona’s lead." Having been influenced by Liao Zhaoji, Ruan Chi was well aware of how unacceptable the Yang Family’s behavior was.

After all, it’s a major life event for both parties, and he’s willing to compromise this time.

But he’s not Ruan Jiandang; no one should try to take him for a fool.

Yet, despite this willingness to compromise, Yang Xiaona wouldn’t yield even an inch.

Normally, she’s willing to prioritize Ruan Chi’s wishes in many matters, but this time she is particularly stubborn. No matter how Ruan Chi advised or assured her he could handle future issues, she wouldn’t agree.

So, the matter of getting the marriage certificate came to a standstill.

After hearing Ruan Chi’s intentions, Mrs. Ruanlin sighed and didn’t know what to say.

She knows Yang Xiaona has always been sensible; when she accepted her as a goddaughter, Mrs. Ruanlin was actually afraid of her parents’ entanglement. But later, she didn’t know what Yang Xiaona said to her own parents, as they never bothered them again since the recognition ceremony.

"This child must be suffering inside; spend more time with her," Mrs. Ruanlin finally sighed and said.

Ruan Jiaojiao sat silently beside them, deep in thought, until her eyes suddenly lit up.