Male Lead's Canon Fodder Wife - Chapter 445

Chapter 445: Expelled ( 2 )
They asked Mu Zigu for a bride price of 5,000 yuan. They thought he would call off the proposal when he heard about the bride price. Unexpectedly, when he heard about the bride price, he agreed readily and said that this bride price was what his wife deserved.

Who doesn’t know that he only gets a salary of 50 yuan a month? Even if he was given a house in the military camp to live with his family and received some food and coupons every month, he would not be able to collect 5,000 yuan.

Worried that to get the money, he would have to borrow money from someone else. Just thinking about this debt, Mother Xiao can imagine what kind of future her daughter will face. As a mother, how could she stand by and watch her daughter jump into this pit of fire?

But no matter how worried she was, her daughter insisted on marrying Mu Zigu, so she had no choice but to secretly give her some money.

While everyone was deep in thought, a servant came over and said, “Master, the second lieutenant is here.”

Hearing the servant’s words, Grandpa Xiao raised his head and looked at his granddaughter, “Yiqing, it’s not too late to change your mind. As long as you agree to marry the general’s son, Grandpa will forgive you and prepare a dowry for you.”

Xiao Yiqing looked directly into Grandpa Xiao’s eyes and smiled, “Grandpa, I have decided. I want to marry Brother Zigu.”

Grandpa Xiao narrowed his eyes and asked coldly, “Even if it costs you being kicked out of the Xiao family, do you still want to marry him?”

Xiao Yiqing nodded and said decisively, “Yes.”

Grandpa Xiao was angered by her words and slammed his walking cane on the ground and said, “You unfilial child!”

As soon as he finished speaking, a middle-aged woman said disdainfully, “Even if you want to marry him, we have to see if the man you choose can afford the bride price.”

Hearing her words, Xiao Yiqing looked at her and said with a smile,” Third Aunt, since Brother Zigu agreed to the Xiao family’s request, I believe he is able to pay the bride price.”

A young woman chuckled and said, “Who doesn’t know his family background as a farmer’s son? I think being a second lieutenant is his limit. Cousin, I suggest you prepare yourself for your bleak future. You have such a big debt, let me see how you live your life!”

As soon as she finished speaking, she heard a series of footsteps, followed by Mu Zigu’s voice, “So, this is how the Xiao family treats my wife.”

Hearing his voice, Xiao Yiqing turned to him and smiled, “Brother Zigu, you are finally here.”

He walked up to her, held her hands, and said, “Qingqing, I’m sorry to keep you waiting.”

Xiao Yiqing shook her head and said, “Brother Zigu, you don’t need to apologize. I’m willing to wait for you.”

Seeing their loving looks, Grandpa Xiao frowned and said, “Yiqing, please pay attention to your behavior. You are not married to him yet.”

Sensing Grandpa Xiao’s displeasure, Mu Zigu took out a thick envelope from his pocket and placed it on the low table. He looked at Grandpa Xiao and said, “Old master Xiao, this is the bride price. You can count it first.”

Grandpa Xiao glanced at the envelope and said, “No need to count. Our Xiao family is not short of this money. Since you have paid the bride price, you can take her away.”

Mu Zigu smiled when he heard this. But before he could speak, Grandpa Xiao said again, “Third Son, bring out the family genealogy book.”

“Yes, father.”

Soon, Xiao Yiqing’s third uncle came back with an old book, a brush, and red ink. After putting everything on the table, Grandpa Xiao opened the book and said, “Xiao Yiqing, from today on, you are no longer a descendant of my Xiao family. In the future, your honor and disgrace will have nothing to do with my Xiao family.”

Hearing this, Mu Zigu’s eyes darkened and interrupted him, “Old master Xiao, what do you mean by this? Do you want to expel my wife from the Xiao family?”

“Since my cousin decided to marry you, she should expect that she will be expelled from the family. If you think you can leech onto my Xiao family, you are just dreaming!” Third Aunt sneered.

Mu Zigu turned to look at his wife and asked, “Qingqing, why didn’t you tell me about this?”

Although he doesn’t care about the power and wealth of the Xiao family, he still doesn’t want his wife to be expelled from the family. After all, if she were kicked out of the family, her reputation would hit rock bottom and she would face a lot of gossip and accusations. Even if he could punish those people and make them disappear, he couldn’t do it openly. His wife is still hurt by the gossip.

Xiao Yiqing looked at her husband and saw the worry in his eyes. She held his hand tightly and said, “Brother Zigu, my reputation has been ruined long ago. You don’t care about it and still want to marry me, so why should I care about my so-called reputation?”

“I don’t care what others say about me or think about me. As long as you still want me, I’m willing to sacrifice everything. What’s more, it’s just an empty name of the daughter of the Xiao family.” She added with a smile.

After hearing her words, Grandpa Xiao’s face turned red with anger. He nodded his head, gritted his teeth, and said, “Very well. Since you don’t appreciate my Xiao family, then I will fulfill your wish!”

As soon as he finished speaking, Grandpa Xiao crossed out Xiao Yiqing’s name from the family genealogy book without hesitation. After closing the book, he took out Xiao Yiqing’s household registration book from his pocket, threw it on the table, and said, “Now, get out of my Xiao family.”

The moment Mother Xiao and Xiao Yiguan saw the household registration book, they were both shocked. Xiao Yiguan suddenly stood up. Before he could speak, Father Xiao said, “Yiguan, sit down!”