Chapter 228

Gao Dalin was stopped by Gao Second Sister. "What's the point of going to find her now? It's like you're feeling sorry for yourself, even more than a pig. Before you gave her things, didn't you think about it? She's a poor widow who doesn't want money or food. What use does she have for a notebook and pen? Don't tell me she's interested in that old iron box that stores the notebook and pen! That thing is definitely not in the widow's hands anymore. Going there would be pointless. Our situation in the village is already difficult enough, so let's not stir up trouble."

"Are you saying that we've been tricked?" Gao Dalin was a bit confused at first, but then he reacted. His face turned gloomy, filled with unwillingness. "Second Sister, I know you're smart. Can we just let this matter go like that? The widow promised to marry me. Even if I can't get the things back, we can't just lose her too. I have to go find her."

"Gao Dalin, can't you think of something other than getting married? The widow has two sons with her. If you bring her back and let someone else raise her sons, you're being foolish." Gao Second Sister hadn't gotten married herself, but she wasn't worried because she had confidence. She believed that she could make a fortune by taking advantage of the reform and opening up as mentioned in the notebook.

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