Rebirth in the 90s: Her Counterattack and Redemption-Chapter 74 - 65: Benevolent Deception?_2

Qian Mei’s smile exuded spring and triumph. No matter how learned and elegant she appeared before others, she had them completely enchanted.

Regarding Liang Jing, in Qian Mei’s eyes, she was merely a simple woman. She couldn’t understand why anyone would be attracted to someone like her. Although she had attempted to seduce the target several times, he seemed to show no interest at all. She even suspected whether he was really a man!

At the same time, Liang Jing was calling her family from a public phone booth. Naturally, they didn’t have a phone at home. Only the convenience store owner’s household in the village had one installed. Typically, the owner’s wife would call people over to answer the phone, and they’d buy some daily necessities afterward as a way of reciprocation.

When the owner’s wife went out to call someone, the Liang Family was discussing Liang Jing’s marriage. Hearing from the convenience store owner’s wife that Liang Jing was on the phone, Grandpa Liang made a decisive call: "Let’s settle it now, since Xiao Jing is calling. She’s been out there for too long, becoming unmindful. We must consider her well-being. A good family like this one is hard to find within fifty miles!"

Liang Jing was exhilarated. Her previously gloomy life was suddenly filled with brilliant sunshine. How could she not be thrilled?

A few days ago, they received a call at home. The owner of a tofu shop from the neighboring village had sent a matchmaker to propose marriage. The tofu shop owner’s son, a 24-year-old who had been working as a security guard at a chemical plant since graduating high school, was quite the match. Although considered talented, he was rather picky, disdaining the local girls from the plant and not liking any of the girls introduced by the matchmaker.

In the countryside, most men at the age of 24 were already fathers. The tofu shop owner was anxious and asked his son what kind of spouse he was looking for. Somehow he had heard of her, and as long as she agreed, they could immediately get married.

The deal from the tofu owner was this: If Liang Jing agreed to marry his son, he would cover all of her brother Liang Shuang’s high school and first year of college fees, along with an additional dowry of thirty thousand yuan.

The Liang family thought this was like sending charcoal in snowy weather, a much-needed help. Mr. and Mrs. Liang agreed immediately and informed her. Furious upon hearing this, she thought, "I sacrificed my education for my brother; must my marriage be sacrificed as well?"

In her heart, she felt conflicted. Although upset her family favored her brother, Liang Shuang was extremely good to his older sister.

That day, she intentionally lost her wallet and called Luo Feng just to gauge his feelings. If Luo Feng felt nothing for her, she would consider marrying the tofu shop owner’s son to provide for her brother.

After Luo Feng arrived and assisted her, she began to reconsider returning home. But what about the money? Should her brother also drop out of school?

Unexpectedly, while she was distressed and conflicted, Qian Meixue offered unexpected help. She had always wanted to prove her capability and assert that a daughter was no less than a son in front of her family. Finally, she had an opportunity.

Checking the time, Liang Jing called again, and upon hearing her father’s familiar voice, tears streamed down her face. "Dad, I have good news to tell you. Today I landed a big deal. I can earn over five thousand in commission alone, which will cover all of my brother’s high school expenses and his college tuition. Dad, tell Grandpa and Mom not to worry anymore!"

Mr. Liang hesitated for a moment, recalling his father’s words, then regained his resolve. "Jing’er, that’s wonderful! Since it’s like this, I’ll speak to your grandpa and call off the marriage. However, your mom is sick, and the doctor didn’t give good news. Come home when you have time to visit her."

"What illness does Mom have?" Liang Jing’s voice trembled.

"It’s not life-threatening, but it’s quite agonizing. When people fall ill, they yearn for their children. Your mother has been missing you these past days, feeling guilty that we couldn’t afford your schooling. Jing, the family owes you," Mr. Liang muttered internally. "My daughter, forgive your dad for lying to you. For the sake of preventing you from staying unmarried, I had to do it."

"Dad, I will finish this business deal and immediately return. Tell Mom I will take her to the hospital soon," Liang Jing coolly responded, surprising Mr. Liang. After a pause, he nodded. "Child, you’ve grown up."

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On Saturday, the campus was exceptionally vibrant and beautiful, not because the scenery had changed, but because the high school sophomores were not in their monotonous school uniforms but their proudest and most beautiful outfits.

The young security guard at the entrance was dazzled. After noon, he sat at the entrance enjoying the view of all the beautiful girls, especially Wang Peirong and her friends from sophomore class one, their long dresses fluttering and laughter filling the air, making him realize for the first time how fortunate he was to work here.

Luo Ye and Tang Luoying Nuo gathered at the bus station, each looking stunningly beautiful in their outfits. Tang Luo wore a white short-sleeved T-shirt with loose denim overalls, nicely complementing his charming hairstyle.

Ying Nuo wore a snow-white chiffon dress reaching her ankles, her voluminous sweet hair softly cascading down, looking every bit the sweet little princess.

Luo Ye was dressed simply in a fruit-green short-sleeve casual outfit, but once her beautiful, delicate face was revealed, she stood out the most among them, casually exuding a lazy charm which was very eye-catching.

"Luoluo, when we enter the classroom, Ying Nuo and I will go ahead, and you follow behind us, alright?" Tang Luo remarked while eyeing Luo Ye. "Although your figure isn’t quite there yet, you’re definitely a cut above Wang Shanshan."

Nu’an’s second update is here, revisit the previous Chapter reviewed this morning, as Nu’an made some corrections, not just to typos but also to the plot. Thanks, guys, for your support! (To be continued, for more, please visit www.qidian.com, more Chapters, support the author, support genuine reading!)