If the substitution did not come to light and only led to the repression of Zhang Guojun, then Zhao Qiyan could become a private teacher at the commune's primary school.
If the substitution were exposed, and the mother and daughter covered it up, the Xue family would welcome Zhao Qiyan as their daughter-in-law!
This was too tempting! Whether it was becoming a teacher or the daughter-in-law of the commune director, both roles were significant upgrades the mother and daughter had eagerly agreed on, and a deal was struck immediately.
Why did Xue Ligang choose this mother and daughter?
This was rooted in the last matchmaking attempt. Although the Xue family had outright refused Zhao Qiyan, her and her mother's greed made a deep impression on Xue Ligang.
Such people, for the sake of benefit, would sell out anyone, including Xue Ligang himself. But why did he still choose the mother and daughter?