Reborn as the Villain's Wife, I Shine in 80s
Chapter 75 - 074 Surprise Turn at the Wedding

Chapter 75: 074 Surprise Turn at the Wedding

The faint tooth marks of a child still lingered on the skin, exposed to the air and clearly visible to everyone. No one could have imagined that the usually obedient Tian Tian would do something like this. The saying truly holds: you can know someone’s face, but not their heart.

Chen Ming’s face changed drastically—it was Tian Tian, it really was Tian Tian...

The village chief shook his head in disappointment.

Tian Tian bit her lip, looking pitifully in Chen Ming’s direction, silently sobbing. Chen Ming always said he liked her—if he really did, why didn’t he speak up on her behalf now? He clearly didn’t like her that much. Useless, absolutely useless...

But she didn’t think of this: her actions were despicable. Chen Ming, after all, was someone who could discern right from wrong—how could he defend her? Forcing Tian Sangsang to marry Brother Biao in the first place was already wrong. What person in their right mind would want to marry Brother Biao? That was just harming her! And not only that, they even kidnapped her child to threaten her. How malicious must someone be to come up with such a vile scheme!

Grandma Tian suddenly burst into tears, leaning on her cane as she stepped forward and said, "This was my idea. If you want to blame someone, blame me. Sangsang, I was just thinking about finding you a man! Look at you—an unmarried woman with a child. How terrible that looks for your reputation. Since the child’s already born and grown, we won’t bring up the past. But a woman needs a man in her life, doesn’t she? I know you don’t know how to manage things, so I wanted to help arrange a marriage for you. Why are you so stubborn? You wouldn’t listen to advice, and because of that, we resorted to this troubled approach."

Oh, what a splendid speech. To cover herself, she even twisted the narrative to claim that kidnapping her son was for her "own good." If only Tian Sangsang had been more "reasonable," they wouldn’t have had to resort to kidnapping.

"I heard Brother Biao hits people. Grandma, are you trying to send me to my death by arranging someone like that for me?" Tian Sangsang sneered coldly.

"So what?!" Grandma Tian waved dismissively with disregard. "With your frame, how could Brother Biao even manage to beat you? It’s not like I didn’t want to find you a good match—it’s just that, with your circumstances, marrying Brother Biao is already the best you can hope for."

The onlookers thought about it and nodded in agreement. Tian Sangsang’s situation really wasn’t great. Seeing the Tian Family’s perspective, it seemed somewhat understandable that they’d agree to such a match.

Tian Sangsang glanced over at Grandma Tian and suddenly let out a few sarcastic laughs. She then slowly and evenly said, "I heard Third Uncle lost more than three hundred in gambling."

The crowd exchanged looks, sensing there was a story here. They all knew Tian Tian’s father gambled, but how did he end up losing over three hundred? The village folks weren’t fully aware of this. Only a few acquaintances knew that Tian Tian’s father had gambled and lost. But what did that have to do with forcing Tian Sangsang into marriage?

Grandma Tian’s face stiffened. "What does your third uncle losing money have to do with you? Today we’re talking about your marriage, so don’t change the subject. Getting married is what matters."

Tian Sangsang’s lips curled into a faint mocking smile, her expression unreadable as she retorted, "Grandma, all these years, none of you cared whether I lived or died. Now suddenly you’ve grown a conscience and want to arrange a marriage for me? Don’t tell me there’s some ulterior motive. I might be dark-skinned, but I’m not dumb."

"Let me make myself clear today: I’m not getting married! My marriage is my business, and I’ll decide it myself!"

"And also, if Third Uncle gambled and lost money, and you guys can’t pay it back, don’t think about using me and my son to settle your debts with Brother Biao. I won’t allow it. If someone has to marry, it should be whoever lost the money. I, Tian Sangsang, won’t be a wedding gift for free!"

She delivered three consecutive statements, and the onlookers finally understood the situation. No wonder things were the way they were. When the truth sunk in, people started thinking that Tian Tian’s family was really heartless. To concoct such a dirty scheme—unbelievable.

Crack, pop.

Crack, pop...

The sound of firecrackers drew closer, growing louder and piercing. The crowd instinctively cleared the path. Someone muttered, "So Chen Biao really came to marry Sangsang..." And instantly, chaos erupted among the villagers.

"What’s the matter? Why’s everyone gathered here?" Chen Biao bellowed in his coarse voice, glaring fiercely at Grandma Tian. "Tian Family! You agreed for me to marry her, and yet you’ve run off to this godforsaken house. Are you cursing me on purpose?!"

Third Uncle Tian hurriedly stepped forward to apologize. "Brother Biao, it’s not our fault. She’s here, you can take her."

Tian Sangsang instinctively looked over. So this was the infamous Brother Biao. Over six feet tall, with a sturdy physique. The teal Zhongshan suit he wore was so tight it looked like the buttons might burst at any moment. His face was round, his nose flat, and his eyes muddy with a sinister glint—he was clearly bad news.

Chen Biao scanned her from top to bottom, then smirked lewdly. "So you’re Tian Sangsang, eh? Well then, come with me. Starting today, you’re my wife, and your son is my son."

As he spoke, he began searching around with his eyes for her son. The child stood right in front of her, held protectively against her side. The little boy’s cheeks went pale, his almond eyes glaring as he snapped, "I’m not your son! My mom isn’t your wife either!"

Well now. The rumors seemed to be true! This kid was sharp-tongued and clever even at a young age, daring to talk back to Chen Biao like this!

"Listen, brat. Your mom *is* my wife. We’re getting married today. From now on, I’m your dad," Chen Biao declared smugly.

Meng Shuyan frowned with disdain, his confidence unwavering as he said, "You? My dad? No way. My dad is nothing like you—he’s way better-looking and far more polite."

"Bah!" Chen Biao’s temper flared. "You little bastard, you dare mouth off to me? Just wait until we’re back home—I’ll teach you a lesson!" Brother Biao was brash, saying whatever came to mind.

"You lot, go and grab them already! What are you standing around for?"

The men who received Brother Biao’s order stepped forward aggressively, looking menacing.

At this point, no one in the crowd dared to anger Brother Biao, so they hesitated to intervene. Tian Tian lurked behind Grandma Tian, staring at Tian Sangsang with anxious glee, silently wishing, *Hurry up, hurry up, just grab that bitch Tian Sangsang and get it over with already!*

"Chen Biao." The village chief raised a hand and paused, frowning. "This is our village. If you have something to say, say it properly. No need to resort to violence."

Chen Ming stepped forward, his thick brows furrowed. "What’s the point of so many people bullying a widow and her child? I won’t let you take them away." He thought that by protecting Tian Sangsang from marrying into Chen Biao’s family, he might lessen Tian Tian’s guilt.

"Oh, looks like the chubby one’s in demand—everyone’s fighting over her!" Seeing Chen Ming ready to fight, Chen Biao turned to Village Chief Chen and remarked, "Chief, didn’t we agree to mind our own business? I’m not the one causing trouble here—it’s your son trying to block me. Do you think it’s easy for me to find a wife and a kid to call my own? I spent over three hundred bucks on this!"