Reborn as the Villain's Wife, I Shine in 80s
Chapter 73 - 072 Liar

Chapter 73: 072 Liar

Tian Tian admired the pained expression on her face and said with a sweet smile, "Cousin, didn’t we agree? As long as you’re willing to marry, we’ll naturally return your son to you."

Tian Sangsang let out a cold laugh. "Let me tell you, I will never marry Brother Biao. Everyone knows he’s nothing but a thug—he drinks, he hits people. Only an idiot would marry a guy like him!" She couldn’t outright give in, fearing it might arouse their suspicion, so she chose to argue first.

"Then, cousin, who do you want to marry? Mr. Zhou? Mr. Zhou wouldn’t want someone like you—a used good. Or are you waiting for Ye Jiang to come back? Let me tell you, Ye Jiang is probably living it up in the city right now. Do you think he still remembers you and your son?"

"Do you believe I could strangle you here and now?" Tian Sangsang spat out the words with venom.

Tian Tian shrank her neck in slight fear, remembering Sangsang’s viciousness from yesterday. Her throat still ached, and the marks from the slap on her face had flared back up. Fresh bruises on top of old ones. Let Tian Sangsang act tough for now—once she marries Brother Biao, being beaten to death will be her fate anyway. Thinking this, Tian Tian felt less aggrieved.

"If you dare strangle me, I’ll make sure your son is strangled too."

"If you harm my son in any way, I won’t marry."

Tian Tian asked softly, "Cousin, are you willing to marry then?" Right now, they didn’t dare push her too far. Once she was married off, they could do anything they pleased.

"Can you guarantee that after I marry Brother Biao, you’ll give my son back?"

"Not only will we give him back, but we’ll bring him personally to Brother Biao’s house," Tian Tian said gently.

"Then give him back to me now—I’ve already agreed to marry."

"No, you have to marry Brother Biao first."

"Can I at least see him? Where are you keeping him?"

"Cousin, Brother Biao’s family will be serving wedding wine in the morning. It’s not like you can’t wait a little longer." What she meant was, no, they wouldn’t let her see him.

Tian Tian then sized her up from head to toe. "Cousin, you’d better go back and freshen up quickly. Find some nice clothes to wear—also to cover up all that blackness of yours. Today is supposed to be a joyous day."

Tian Sangsang ignored Tian Tian, pretending to leave in heartbreak as she stepped out of Tian Tian’s house.

Tian Tian watched her retreating figure and sneered. How proud she usually was, but now that they had leverage over her, even she had to obey.

...

Tian Sangsang returned home and had a simple breakfast. Not long after, footsteps sounded outside. Could it be the wedding procession already? But there hadn’t been any firecrackers?

She walked out and bumped right into Aunt Zhong. "Sangsang! What’s going on? Yanyan hasn’t been found yet, and now everyone outside is saying you’re about to marry that Brother Biao?"

"Yeah, Sangsang, what happened?" Li Xiaoqin also looked worried. "We all know what kind of person Brother Biao is! How could you marry someone like that?"

Earlier that morning, the matchmaker had spread the news all over, and now it was already the talk of the neighboring villages.

Tian Sangsang gave a faint smile. "It’s all nonsense. Aunt Zhong, Sister Xiaoqin, don’t be alarmed. When the matchmaker came to match me with him the other day, I refused. My marriage is up to me—no one else’s agreement matters."

"Then why’s everyone saying you’re getting married?" Aunt Zhong couldn’t wrap her head around it. This was so sudden.

"Could it be your grandma who agreed to it?" Li Xiaoqin asked curiously.

"I don’t know either. Let’s wait. When they come, we’ll get to the bottom of it together." Tian Sangsang remained calm and composed.

The sun climbed higher, and Grandma Tian’s family arrived in Tian Sangsang’s courtyard. Behind them trailed a crowd of curious villagers, all wide-eyed with confusion.

It was laughable—saying they were getting married just like that, without any notice?

"You wretched girl, what’s going on? Why haven’t you gone to change? What are you still standing here for? Brother Biao’s people will be here any minute!" Seeing Tian Sangsang still dressed in her mourning black from the day before, Grandma Tian barked impatiently. Just looking at this granddaughter annoyed her—so ugly and dark!

"What’s this all about?" Tian Sangsang purposely blinked her eyes innocently. "Grandma, what change of clothes? What Brother Biao?"

"You little wench, stop pretending! Isn’t today your wedding day?" Grandma Tian was so angry she was gasping for air.

"Grandma, you should speak clearly. When did I agree to get married? Three days ago, the matchmaker talked to me about Brother Biao’s proposal. I refused. I thought it was over—why am I suddenly getting married now?"

"I’m your grandmother! Your marriage is up to me! You have to listen to me!"

Tian Tian, holding onto Grandma Tian for support, glanced at Tian Sangsang’s calm demeanor and felt a twinge of unease.

"Grandma, I know my parents are gone, but you don’t have to bully me like this. I’d rather stay single forever than marry Brother Biao. Everyone, what do you say? Is Brother Biao someone anyone would marry?" Tian Sangsang turned to the crowd, raising her voice slightly.

By now, everyone understood what was going on. So, it was Grandma Tian who had agreed to this marriage. Maybe her eldest son wasn’t even her biological child? Which made this granddaughter just a stray?

"Hey, Big Zhu’s wife, why did you agree to Sangsang’s marriage like that?" Big Zhu was Tian Sangsang’s deceased grandfather.

"Yeah, if you agreed, it shouldn’t have been to someone like Brother Biao."

"You still have to ask Sangsang for her opinion."

"..."

Grandma Tian trembled with rage, pointing her finger at Tian Sangsang and muttering, "Fine, fine, fine, Tian Sangsang, so you’re playing me, an old woman, huh? Do you not want your little bastard anymore?"

"My son is not a bastard." Tian Sangsang frowned deeply, then turned to face Tian Tian. "Cousin, you said if I agreed to the marriage, you’d give my son back. But I’ve already found my son, so I won’t be marrying Brother Biao."

"Impossible!" Tian Tian’s face turned pale. Just earlier, Da Niu had told her that the little bastard was still locked up in the abandoned house.

The air grew cold. Tian Tian suddenly realized something was wrong and forced a smile. "Cousin, what nonsense are you spouting? I told you before, your son’s disappearance had nothing to do with us. And if you’ve found him, then fine—prove it. Bring him out so everyone can see. No need to keep everyone in the dark and worried on your behalf."

"Thank you so much for your concern," Tian Sangsang said, grinning. "Actually, I did find my son. Turns out he wandered up into the back mountain to play yesterday, got lost, and couldn’t find his way out. I just went to the back mountain and found him there. He tired himself out from playing too hard and is still sleeping inside the house. Once he wakes up, I’ll bring him out to show everyone."

Her cheerful demeanor almost made everyone believe her. But Tian Tian sneered inwardly; back mountain? No way she actually found him. Pure lies.

Da Niu widened his eyes in disbelief and shouted, "You didn’t find him! That little bastard is in the abandoned house! He’s not by the river! There’s no one in the house! You can’t get out of marrying!"

"Mom, Sis! We need to make her marry now!"