"Dad, I know that Mom asked you to say something to me. You can tell me frankly what she and Ziyan want from me; as long as the matter is not too serious, I will think about whether I can agree to their terms." Han Ruochen did not beat around the bush and straightforwardly asked her father to tell her the truth. It wasn't like she was unaware of the virtues of her good mother and sister. Since they had pushed her poor father into a corner again, she might as well listen to what they were scheming again.
"..." Han Yichen smiled bitterly. "Ruochen, I…your mother and I were just discussing your marriage prospects. You are not young anymore, and you might be aware of this, but you have been the talk of the village ever since you bought your boat. I am worried that someone will try to scheme against you." He paused and then added, "And we don't have enough dowry to find a decent in-law…so…"
