Jamal was treated well by the villagers now.

Previously, Jamal had a reputation for being stingy and taking advantage of others, which caused him to have a poor relationship with other villagers.

However, things changed when Marnie's boyfriend was a wealthy man.

They began to view Jamal as someone who might be able to help them in the future, and their attitudes toward him shifted accordingly.

Those same people who had previously found Jamal insufferable were now coming out of the woodwork with newfound politeness, a shift that Jamal took great pride in and even gloated over.

Jamal's elder brother, Wendell, was known for being straightforward and honest, and he had a good relationship with the villagers due to his helpful nature.

When the townspeople compared Wendell and Jamal, Wendell was always spoken of with high praise.

Much like Wendell and Jamal, Marnie and Shirley, who are close in age, were also compared.

Shirley was a college student considered beautiful, excellent, sensible, and obedient to her parents. Many parents hoped that their children could be as good as Shirley.

When discussing Marnie, people often remarked that she was not suitable for romance due to her stingy and temperamental nature. They thought she might not be fit for a marriage partner.

However, the situation had since changed.

Regrettably, Wendell was diagnosed with kidney failure, necessitating a substantial sum of money for his medical care. This situation led to Shirley discontinuing her academic endeavors and taking up employment.

Despite Marnie's early departure from school, she was fortunate to form a relationship with a wealthy boyfriend, resulting in a sudden improvement in her family's financial situation. This newfound prosperity seemed to extend to her relatives as well.

The narrative shifted, and Marnie became the symbol of good fortune.

The villagers marveled at the unpredictable nature of luck. An intangible force capable of altering destinies.

Certain events may prevent a highly skilled person from having the chance to demonstrate their skills. However, a regular person fortunate enough to have good fortune could surprisingly succeed and reap significant benefits.

Given the current circumstances, Jamal had the awkward task of informing his relatives and friends that Marnie's wedding had been postponed to a later date.

Those curious villagers started to imagine things. Was it because Narnie's boyfriend wanted to break up with Marnie?

The news spread quickly, like wildfire, throughout the village, leading to widespread gossip and speculation about the reason for the delay.

The villagers were oblivious to the Blakely Group or the economic crime. In their simplistic understanding, they only assumed that Marnie's boyfriend was on the brink of abandoning her.