As long as Deng Yuyuan liked this wretched girl, it would be easy for them to demand money.
The uncle cleared his throat, finally laying his cards on the table. "To be reasonable, it is time for Gou Ya to go home. It is improper for her to stay out all the time. If you want her, you can pay to buy her. We will go talk to the Village Chief and let Gou Ya live with you."
"Otherwise," the uncle scoffed, "I'll take Gou Ya away, and no one can say a word about it."
"That might not be true," Deng Yuyuan said softly. "You are Gou Ya's family, so taking her back is perfectly justified. However, paying back one's debts is equally justified."
"Sister Er Dong, lock the door! If they don't pay up, we can't let them take Gou Ya away!" Deng Yuyuan stood up, carried Tuantuan into the inner room, set her down, and picked up a notebook with some papers clipped inside.
