Chapter 252: Sold to the Old Man (3)_1
She was adamant in her refusal, and on the way to be tied up, she attempted suicide several times—though it was really more of a threat to the Liao Family people. The Li Family became worried that if she really died, they would gain nothing from her. That’s when Liao Zhaoji took the chance to say that she should be given an opportunity to plead with the Ruan Family. Having borne three sons for the Ruan Family, Ruan Jiandang certainly wouldn’t stand by and watch her die; he would surely pony up the same amount of money to save her.
In fact, the Li Family was also reluctant to sell her because that would mean this business deal would end all future profits from her. After pondering it over, they agreed.
She knew her own daughter well, as long as she could re-enter the Ruan Family, she would find a way to coax her back again in the future!
Once coaxed back, there would be a steady flow of money again, which was far more profitable than just one-off deals.
Thus, the current scene unfolded.
Liao Zhaoji was a complete mess of snot and tears, crying heartbreakingly.
A few bystanders who were watching the commotion couldn’t bear it and began to try to persuade her, "Aunt Ruanlin, they say it’s better to demolish a temple than to break up a marriage. Since Zhaoji knows she was wrong, you should forgive her."
"Exactly, just look at the state she’s been brought to. I’ve heard that this Li Family is adept at tormenting people, but I never imagined they were this cruel."
"Indeed, she’s your own flesh and blood, yet how can your heart be so hard? Aunt Ruanlin, in my opinion, you should just..."