This is not what was planned. Lang Yonggan came today full of confidence to call off the engagement, determined to pinch a dowry from them. He thought the Zhang Family was historically spineless, so they certainly wouldn't dare resist. Even if there's a dispute, it's not possible to get the entire dowry back; leaving a few thousand is still good. But unexpectedly, the other party knew about his daughter's matters, putting him at a disadvantage. In the countryside, neighbors highly value such things as they relate to one's reputation. If word gets out, it will be even harder for his daughter to find someone to marry.
The things his daughter did, he, as a father, knew all about. He feared that she would remain this way, so he was eager to marry her off. Of course, he also coveted the Zhang Family's money. Now that the Zhang Family has no money, he wants to break off the engagement, only for his daughter's mess to be exposed.
