The Bride Price Doubles, So I Marry the Bride's Best Friend Instead

A young and beautiful woman lay on a hospital bed, her pale face looking at the handsome man before her. She said, "Honey, stop struggling. We're out of money." The man smiled at her and said, "It's alright. The doctor said you're almost better. Time's almost up. I'll go pick up Nian'er." The man slowly turned around. As soon as he left the ward, tears streamed down his face. They had sold everything they could—furniture, appliances, car, house—borrowed money from relatives and friends, even his father's last savings for his funeral had been given to him. His father had told him, "Do your best. Don't let down the people who have been with you." The man walked to the hospital's back garden, and a heart-wrenching cry finally broke out. 200,000 Yuan! The doctor had told him that 200,000 yuan could cure his wife's illness, but where could he find that amount now? For him, it was an astronomical sum. His tears finally stopped. Seeing it was time to pick up his daughter from kindergarten, the man wiped away his tears and walked towards the kindergarten gate. While waiting for their child to get out of school, an older woman asked a younger woman, "How's your husband doing?" The younger woman, looking worried, replied, "The doctor said he needs a kidney transplant. But where can I find one? I can afford the money, but organ trafficking is illegal now." The older woman nodded in agreement, saying, "Yes, it's heartbreaking." A man's eyes lit up, and he walked over, asking, "Sister, can I talk to you about something?" The woman looked at him warily and asked, "What do you want?" The man quickly replied, "Don't misunderstand, don't misunderstand. I'm also here to help with my child. After hearing your story, I think I can help you." The woman asked doubtfully, "What can you do?" The man said, "Does your husband need a kidney? Can I?" The woman said, "How can I? That's illegal." The man said, "Sister, let's talk somewhere else." The two walked to a small shop across the street, making sure no one was around. The man told the woman his story, saying, "Sister, let's help each other out. Having only one kidney isn't a problem." The woman hesitated for a long time before saying, "Then let me ask my husband. Do you have his phone number?" The man smiled bitterly and said, "I have nothing left. I've sold everything. Give me your phone number, I'll contact you tomorrow." The woman gave him her number and said, "Okay, let's talk tomorrow." They each took their children and went home. The man returned to the hospital with his child. Seeing his wife, who had a chance of recovery, and his daughter by her mother's bedside, the man finally smiled. The next afternoon, the man called the woman. She told him to come to the hospital the next day to have his blood type checked, and then they could discuss the price. The man said excitedly, "Thank you so much, sister! You saved our family!" The woman said, "If it's successful, it'll be you who saved our family too." The man went to the hospital the next morning... The woman arrived at the hospital. After the tedious tests and procedures were completed, and the diagnosis was deemed acceptable, the two went to a coffee shop. The woman asked, "Name your price." The man thought for a moment and said, "Sister, my wife needs another 200,000 yuan to be cured. I have no more money. How much can you offer?" The woman smiled and said, "You're very honest. I've inquired about your situation. I'm very moved by your actions for your wife. I'll give you 500,000 yuan, hoping you and your wife can buy a house and furniture afterward." The man said tearfully, "Thank you. I will repay you in the future." The woman said, "No, this price is fair. We won't take advantage of your misfortune." "I'll give you 300,000 yuan first, and the remaining 200,000 yuan after the surgery," the woman said. The man said to the woman, "Sister, you have to promise me one thing: don't tell anyone about this." The man blushed, and the woman smiled and agreed. The surgery was successful, and the transfer went well. The woman, as promised, placed a check for 200,000 yuan in the man's hand, saying, "You can rest assured and recover. I've arranged a caregiver for your wife. Since you're back at work, I'll also help with the child's care." The man looked at the woman before him, truly grateful. The man recovered quickly. When he returned to his wife's bedside, he found her complexion had almost fully recovered. He went to the doctor and asked how she was doing. The doctor told him she was doing well and could go home to recuperate; she should be fully recovered in six months. The man finally felt relieved. He asked about some detailed precautions, completed the discharge procedures, and used the remaining money to buy a second-hand house. It was quite nice, and the price was satisfactory. He brought his wife and daughter to their new home, thinking, "The nightmare is over; it's time to start anew." The man found a job and worked diligently, while his wife stayed home to recover. To support the family, he often worked overtime. One day, he developed a fever and felt very cold, so he went to the hospital for some medicine, not thinking much of it. The medicine didn't work, so he went to the hospital for a checkup. It turned out that he hadn't received adequate care during his kidney removal surgery, and the wound was now infected. Hearing this was like a bolt from the blue. He asked the doctor how much it would cost. The doctor said it was a medium-level surgery, and the cost wouldn't be too high, but he had to tell the man that his test results were very unfavorable. The man asked what it was, and the doctor said it would affect his future sex life. The man silently thought, "For my wife and family, this is worth it." He went home and told his wife that he was going on a business trip out of town and had hired a caregiver. He told her not to worry and that he would be back soon. His wife looked at him tenderly and said, "Take care of yourself while you're away, and don't worry too much about me." The man kissed his wife's forehead. The man went to the hospital and had his father sign the surgical consent form. Two months later, the man was discharged from the hospital and returned home. Seeing his wife and daughter, he smiled with relief. But something unexpected happened: he couldn't maintain the marriage. As time passed, a rift grew between them. Despite his constant forbearance, his wife finally proposed divorce. The man stared in shock at the familiar yet unfamiliar face, nodded in agreement, and allowed his ex-wife to choose between property division and child custody. Once again, the man was disappointed; his wife chose the house and their current home. To be continued... I'm waiting for you through wind and rain. See you there

This book is a bit too sweet, but it's definitely well-written.

It's so beautiful!

It looks a bit awkward 😐

Regarding the system, I believe it should exist from beginning to end, not just at the beginning.

The author's writing style is immature and their thoughts are not mature. Why do the general audience members think like children? The characters are all very superficial. This novel is not recommended.

What the heck? Where's the system?

A promising start but a disappointing finish

There's nothing particularly captivating about the storyline; it's rather bland.

It's so ugly!