Chapter 531: Chapter 531: Reclaiming the Spot

Tong Zhaodi looked awkward, hesitating to speak.

Tong Zhijie said, "Dad said, my eldest sister’s separation is her own matter; we’re still relatives with the Wu Family."

Tong Huaqiong sneered, saying coldly, "Tong Zhaodi, you’re really dishonest; you haven’t told the truth. If you want to scheme against Tong Pandi, trying to push her back into the Wu family’s fire pit, believe me, I can break you and Tong Fusheng’s legs?"

Tong Zhijie just felt his legs go weak.

Tong Huaqiong glanced at Tong Zhaodi.

She hadn’t forgotten the time when Tong Zhaodi, on behalf of Tong Fusheng, went to Qinghe Bay to persuade Tong Pandi to return to the Wu Family.

Tong Zhaodi shivered under Tong Huaqiong’s gaze and said, "Aunt, my eldest sister is no longer related to the Wu Family; we won’t force her to return. The Wu family tie is something our dad doesn’t want to end. After all, their family is the village chief and owns good land and a shop. It would be too regrettable to sever this relation. So, Dad plans to marry me off to Brother-in-law...No, to marry Wu Musheng."

Tong Zhaodi hurriedly spoke the truth.

She was afraid Tong Huaqiong might cause trouble with the Wu family for Tong Pandi, and if it aggravated the Wu family, her marriage might not happen.

Thus, she decided not to hide the Tong family’s plans.

Currently, Wu Ren is not only the village chief, but he also opened a shop. Whoever marries Wu Musheng will live a good life, and she doesn’t want Tong Pandi to regret and return to the Wu Family.

"You marry Wu Musheng?"

Tong Huaqiong was taken aback, never expecting Tong Fusheng to scheme against one daughter and then continue with Tong Zhaodi.

However, based on Tong Dajiao’s memory, Tong Zhaodi is tougher than Tong Pandi. In her past life, she managed to elevate herself from a concubine to the main wife in a prominent family, considered quite capable.

Wu Musheng deserved to be troubled by Tong Zhaodi.

Tong Huaqiong looked Tong Zhaodi up and down, saying, "You think you can marry into the Wu family? Don’t just look at Wu Musheng as someone who’s been married before. He has land and a shop, and since your sister took his children, he’s not burdened. There are many matchmakers seeking him, but as for Wu Musheng..."

Tong Huaqiong left a cliffhanger.

Tong Huaqiong wished for nothing more than Tong Zhaodi to be tied to Wu Musheng.

Tong Zhaodi’s eyes darted around.

This isn’t what her dad said.

Tong Fusheng heard from Black Dragon Pond that Wu Musheng’s reputation was ruined, matchmaking proposals weren’t going well, so he thought if they couldn’t find someone new, better to put Tong Zhaodi into the Wu family again to secure a place.

In the past six months, Tong Zhaodi had been considered by many families, and all of her marriage prospects were disrupted by Tong Pandi’s separation. After evaluating, Wu Musheng seemed like a decent choice; she was confident she could have a son and manage him better than Tong Pandi ever could.

Thus, after the whole family discussed it, she and Tong Zhijie went to Pingchuan to build relationships with Wu Ji.

Her goal this time was clear: to win over Wu Musheng.

Tong Zhaodi said, "Aunt, why can’t I marry Wu Musheng? My sister couldn’t keep him because she couldn’t have a son. I’ve got wide hips; everyone in our village with experience says I can have a son. By the way, Aunt, what did you mean earlier about Wu Musheng?"

Tong Huaqiong almost fell over hearing Tong Zhaodi’s ambition.

Yet, it was good for Tong Zhaodi to have such great ambition. She hoped she could successfully marry Wu Musheng, so he wouldn’t constantly think about Tong Pandi.

To make Tong Zhaodi win Wu Musheng sooner, Tong Huaqiong said to Tong Pandi, "Pandie, do you know why your sister came to work at my shop the other day and then left?"

Tong Zhaodi felt it was unfair; why could Tong Pandi work at such a good shop, and she couldn’t?

Though grumbling in her heart, she shook her head respectfully.

Tong Huaqiong sighed, "Wu Musheng kept pestering your sister to return to the Wu Family. Over the past six months, your sister calmed down, and with the Wu Family opening a shop, Wu Ren told your sister that if she agreed to return, she’d get to manage Wuji Shop with Wu Musheng. Your sister was tempted to go back."

Tong Zhaodi’s face changed instantly.

What?

Tong Pandi, a shameless woman who separated, now wants to go back.

When she went to Qinghe Bay to persuade Tong Pandi to go back, not only did Tong Pandi not appreciate it, but she also scolded her and cut off sisterly ties.

Now that she decided to marry Wu Musheng, her sister wants to return? On what grounds?

Tong Huaqiong noticed Tong Zhaodi’s shifting expression and added fuel to the fire, "The Wu family even said they’d compensate your sister with a dowry like the first marriage. Your sister is afraid the Wu family won’t keep their word, so I told her to return to Qinghe Bay and keep them hanging for a few days, so she could better negotiate. I advise you to drop the idea of marrying Wu Musheng. After all, you’re Pandie’s sister; how can you snatch her man?"

Tong Zhaodi discontentedly said, "Aunt, you’re so partial to my sister. Why don’t you find someone better for her? My sister is already separated from Wu Musheng, so how can he still be considered her man?"

Tong Huaqiong said, "Your sister and Wu Musheng have two children connecting them. Where can she find someone better? Besides, Wu Musheng said he just likes your sister. She’s pretty and tall. Only after leaving did Wu Musheng realize he couldn’t find anyone better."

Tong Huaqiong finished speaking and looked Tong Zhaodi up and down, as if to say she wasn’t as pretty as Tong Pandi.

Tong Zhaodi felt deeply hurt.

No matter how pretty Tong Pandi was, she was still once married, unlike her — she was a maiden and could have sons.

She refused to believe she couldn’t surpass Tong Pandi.

"I advise you to give up the idea of marrying Wu Musheng."

After saying that, Tong Huaqiong pointed towards Wu Ji, saying, "Wu Musheng is over there; go ask him if he wants you."

Tong Zhaodi stamped her foot angrily, turned, and headed towards Wu Ji.

"Second sister, if Wu Musheng sides with our big sister and she wants to go back, are you still going to marry him?" Tong Zhijie asked from behind.

From listening to Aunt’s words, it seemed a bit out of reach.

If he were the man, given the choice, he’d choose the elder sister because she was prettier.

Tong Zhaodi gritted her teeth and said, "If Tong Pandi dares steal my man, I’ll teach her a lesson. Didn’t you hear Aunt mention if Wu Family remarries Tong Pandi, they’d offer a first-time marriage dowry, plus Wuji Shop? If this falls into Tong Pandi’s hands, our family won’t benefit at all. But if it falls into my hands, I can bring all of Wu Family’s assets home for you and Dad to pursue your studies."

After saying this, Tong Zhaodi felt more determined to marry Wu Musheng.

Tong Zhijie thought about it and agreed with Tong Zhaodi. Tong Pandi cut ties with her natal home, so if the assets fell into Tong Pandi’s hands, they would be of no benefit to the Tong family.

If the assets fell into Tong Zhaodi’s hands, then it would be like they were in his own.

Tong Zhijie said, "Sis, we need to carefully plan how to secure Wu Musheng."

Tong Zhaodi nodded, and the siblings walked toward Wu Ji.

At Wu Ji’s entrance, Tong Zhijie said, "Once you marry Wu Musheng, you have to let me live in Pingchuan County. You run the shop, and I’ll study."

Tong Zhaodi, full of confidence, said, "Need you say it? Not only you, but our parents will also come to Pingchuan County to live."

Tong Pandi, that shameless woman, wanted to snatch Wu Musheng from her? No way.

Wu Na, having delivered a note from the Zheng Family to Gu Ruinian, arrived at Wu Ji and saw Tong Zhaodi and Tong Zhijie standing at the door.

"Wu Na, we came to see Uncle Wu and Aunt Wu. Wow, being in the city really makes a difference. If you weren’t standing here, I would’ve thought you were a lady from a wealthy family."

Wu Na felt flattered by Tong Zhaodi’s compliments, then led Tong Zhaodi and Tong Zhijie into the shop.

Tong Zhaodi always loved flattering Wu Na.

When Tong Pandi was in the Wu family, Tong Zhaodi frequently visited and even gave Wu Na ideas to bully Tong Pandi.

As a result, Wu Na and Tong Pandi, a pair of bad seeds, hit it off immediately.