Zhao Dong was stunned and didn't know how to respond for a moment.
If the request came to him, Zhao Dong would definitely not be so hesitant. If he could do it, he would do it. If he couldn't, he would just give him a quick word.
But what the other party wanted was Sophie, which made him a little embarrassed.
As Zhao Dong fell silent, the atmosphere at home suddenly froze!
Mother Zhao is an elder and her face is relatively calm.
The eldest brother wanted to open his mouth, but unfortunately his sister-in-law pinched him.
As for the sister-in-law, her face immediately turned ugly. If it was really the Zhao family's fault, why did she still focus on Xiao Fei's dowry?
This means that there are no outsiders. If the Su family knows about it, how should they treat the Zhao family?
This is not a joke!
The elder sister-in-law was furious and was afraid that Zhao Dong would not be able to refuse, so she simply said for him: "Yongjie, if it's anything else, you don't have to ask Xiaodong, Zhao Da can help you."
"But with such a big house, how can this help you?"
When the topic mentioned the house, Sophie felt a little strange, but she quickly regained her composure.
Seeing that Sophie didn't respond, Zhao Yongjie said hurriedly: "I don't want to embarrass my second aunt, just go too far."
"Besides, Second Aunt's family is in good condition, so if the house is empty, it will be idle, right?"
"Second aunt, don't worry, we don't live in the house for free, we rent it!"
"You don't need a big one, you can just bring out a small one. We will pay you the normal rent, and it will definitely be a penny less!"
After hearing that the loan was not for nothing and that she was willing to pay the rent, the sister-in-law's expression softened a little.
It's not that she's stingy, it's that she's been given free rein by her family over the years, and no matter how good-tempered she is, she can't help but torment her.
Although what she said just now was a little offensive, she didn't want to watch Xiaofei being bullied by her relatives back home!
The eldest brother held the wine glass and said: "Yongjie, what are you talking about? The child's matter is a big deal, what is the rent and not the rent?"
"If you can help, we will definitely help!"
Sophie also said angrily: "Brother is right, we are all one family. I will take care of the house and forget about the rent."
Zhao Yongjie said hurriedly: "No, no, no, the rent must be paid. Second Aunt, if you refuse to collect the rent, you will slap me in the face!"
"Then I won't have the shame to drink this glass of wine!"
Sophie refused and reluctantly agreed to the rent: "Well, let's pay the rent at half of the market price."
Zhao Yongjie breathed a sigh of relief, "Why are you standing there in a daze? Why can't you speak for such a big man?"
The man stood up and said, "Second uncle, thank you!"
"When the wedding happens, you and your second uncle must come to have a wedding banquet!"
Zhao Dong still didn't speak and took a sip of wine.
After finishing a glass of wine, Zhao Yongjie spoke again, "Second Aunt, this matter is still a little troublesome. I'm afraid I'll have to ask you to cooperate with me."
Sophie was surprised, but she didn't show it on her face, "Just tell me."
Zhao Yongjie said kindly, "It's like this. Girls are also smart. If they say that renting a house is not good, they must buy it."
Sophie agreed, "Okay, I'll say hello to the property manager then, and I promise I won't let anything slip."
"But Yongjie, since I am the elder, I will just say something."
"It's a good thing that two children have feelings for each other, but the marriage shouldn't be too utilitarian."
"I can help him with this matter. What if the girl wants a car or a job in the future?"
She didn't go into detail and just stopped talking.
Zhao Yongjie scratched his head, "Second Aunt, actually, the girl is nice and easy to talk to. She doesn't care whether Xiao Chuang has a house or not. She is the girl's parent... I will come and see it in person then."
Zhao Dong seemed to understand something and frowned slightly.
The sister-in-law changed her expression and said in an unhappy tone: "Yongjie, if you have something to say, just say it directly and don't go round and round!"
Zhao Yongjie then said: "Second uncle, see if you can let second aunt transfer the house to Xiaochuang first?"
"Otherwise, when the woman looks at the house book, wouldn't it be revealed?"
The eldest brother's face darkened, and the good mood just now disappeared. He wanted to open his mouth, but was too embarrassed to do so.
As for the sister-in-law, she interrupted directly, "Yongjie, don't mention this matter!"
Zhao Yongjie couldn't bear to lose face, "Aunt, the second aunt hasn't expressed her position yet..."
The sister-in-law said forcefully: "There is no need for Xiao Fei to express his position. I, the sister-in-law, will be the first to refuse to agree!"
"This house is no small matter, not to mention it is Xiaofei's dowry."
"It's been less than two days since the bride arrived, and we've touched her dowry. How do you want your mother's family to look at the Zhao family?"
"There's no need to talk about this, I don't agree!"
Afraid that Mother Zhao would find it difficult to speak, she rushed ahead and said, "Mom, let's talk first, I don't agree!"
Zhao Yongjie was in a bad mood, "Aunt, are you being too lenient?"
"Besides, we didn't ask for it in vain, the house must be returned!"
"It will only take a year at most, and we will definitely return the house by then!"
"Don't you still trust your own family?"
"And we have no other choice, otherwise we wouldn't have taken this step."
"Besides, my second aunt's family is rich, so this house is empty. What's wrong with my family using it?"
"Besides, it's not like we're paying rent for free!"
"We are all a family. We just opened our mouths. I am not willing to ask outsiders to come to my door!"
The sister-in-law did not let go, "This is not a question of whether you believe it or not. I won't agree to it anyway!"
Zhao Yongjie was a little afraid of his sister-in-law. Seeing that Sophie was weak and easy to talk to, he simply changed his direction and said, "Second Aunt, I want to hear what you mean."
Sophie wanted to save face for Zhao Dong, but she certainly knew what was right and wrong.
What's more, it's not that she doesn't want to help, it's also that she really can't help.
Afraid that Zhao Dong would break up with his relatives, she rushed ahead and said, "Yongjie, if you are willing, I can help Xiaochuang provide a house without paying rent."
"But otherwise, I really can't help you!"
Zhao Yongjie was confused, "Second Aunt, can't you trust us?"
"How about I create a document for you?"
Sophie declined politely, "Yongjie, it's really not possible. I can't help you with this."
Zhao Yongjie refused to give up and gave his son a signal.
When a man leaves the table, he pushes away the stool and kneels down.
Zhao Dong slapped the table hard. He could endure it just now, but now he is really angry!
It's clear that Sophie has expressed her stance, but they still kneel down in public. What are they doing? Isn't this a clear statement of coercion?
Only then did Zhao Yongjie remember that the second uncle in front of him had a bad temper. He grabbed his son and said with no confidence: "Second uncle, you... what are you doing?"
Zhao Dong said with a cold face, "Why don't you do it? Don't make this difficult for Xiaofei. I won't agree!"
"If you dare to kneel down today, leave now and don't interact with me again!"
Sophie's eyes were slightly red and she secretly tugged on Zhao Dong.
To be honest, when she first married into the Zhao family, she was really afraid of being bullied by relatives of the Zhao family.
I'm afraid that Zhao Dong will be in trouble and he won't say anything about it.
But now, there are no worries!
Especially when I saw Zhao Dong falling out with his relatives because of her, my heart was touched. Everything I did was worth it!