AKIT7 77

Chapter 77


When the rest of Wang Family heard this, they couldn't help but gasp.

Wang Xin Sheng and his ex-wife gave birth to a son five years ago. The ex-wife died of bleeding. The son was brought back to be raised by the ex-wife's maternal family. They said that the daughter died within a year after marriage. If they weren't allowed to carry their grandson back, they would go to the community to report Wang Xin Sheng.

The ex-wife's maternal family had a son before. Unfortunately he died of illness seven or eight years ago. After Liu Family suddenly came to the end of the line, they took the child back . They had changed the child's surname and raised as their direct grandson. Now they had raised him for five years. If they snatch the child back later, the other party will definitely fight with Wang Family!

Besides, it wasn't that Wang Yan Sheng can't give birth himself. It was a bit too much to make him to support his fifth younger brother's son.

Everyone thought that Wang Yan Sheng would definitely refuse. However, they heard him calmly stated, "Okay, no problem!"

Hearing this, everyone was stunned again.

Was old Third Wang alright?

To actually agree so easily. This was completely out of character for old Third!

Old Mister Wang was also stunned. He forgot to smoke his pipe. He stared at his third son and said, "You, you really agree?"

Wang Yan Sheng's calmness made everyone ill at ease: "Didn't you want me to agree? Dad, if I refuse, you probably going to the army and report me for being unfilial, right?"

Old Mister Wang's face flashed a hint of guilt and self-consciousness: "Old Third, Dad knows that you don't like it, but your fifth brother only have this bloodline left. I can't just watch him stray outside!"

Although Yao-er didn't live up to his expectations, he had doted him for decades. Now the white-haired sent off black-haired. During this period, he had dreams of Yao'er corpse every day. Yao'er told him that he was very worried about his son and his only long-cherished wish is to get his son recognize his ancestors and return to the clan.

In the past few years, he and his wife had been thinking about Cong'er. Since his wife and his youngest left, he felt that his time was running out. So he wanted to get the child back before he died and register under old Third's name.

Old Third had the ability. If he is put under his name, Cong'er will not be bullied by others. He will not be afraid of him being unpromising in the future.

He also knew that this was unfair to old Third. But he no choice, no? Besides, since old Third child was willing to raise other people's sons, then wasn't it more appropriate to raise his own nephew?

He thought that old Third would definitely be unwilling. If he did then he would threaten him with a hunger strike.

It didn't occur to him that he agreed without even refusing. This made him feel a little uneasy.

The corners of Wan Yan Sheng's mouth twitched: "Dad, don't worry. I will take care of Cong'er. I will pave the way for him in the future to make him stand out."

Hearing this, the eyes of old Second Wang's wife and old Fourth Wang lit up. Since old Third was so easy to talk to, it shouldn't be a problem for him to help other nephews in the future, right?

While old Mister Wang heard this, he felt even more uneasy. Soon he knew why he was uneasy.

He listened to Wang Yan Sheng continue: "After he become promising, I will be able to retire and enjoy comfortable life. I will make him hand over his monthly salary to me. Get him buy a house and a car for my son. Earn money for my son to marry a wife. When I am old and can't move, he has to serve me on eating, drinking, and urinating. If he doesn't want to, I'll go to his workplace to report him for being unfilial. Saying he's a rotton jerk!"

Reaching here, Wang Yan Sheng paused and looked at his dad with sharp eyes: "So Dad, don't worry. For my good future, I will take good care of Fifth Younger Brother's son!"

Old Mister Wang: "..."

The rest of Wang Family: "..."

This move was so cruel!

Sure enough, old Third was still old Third. And they were wondering why he was so easy to talk to just now. It turned out that there was this move waiting here!

Old Mister Wang trembled with anger: "You...you unfilial son!"

Wang Yan Sheng raised his eyebrows: "I did everything according to Dad's words. How am I unfilial? There's no better day than today. Let's go to Liu's house today to get Cong'er back. I'll be returning to the army in two days. Once the household registration is transferred over and I will take him to the army together. This way he can train his body since young!"

Taking a five-year-old child to the army drill?

It would be better to directly kill him!

Old Mister Wang was so furious that his chest heaved violently. Breath in but not out. A very frightening sight.

Wang Shui Sheng hurried over to steady his breathing: "Third Younger Brother, say less."

Old Man Wang grasped his eldest son's hand, "Eldest, give your third younger brother a good talk. Your fifth younger brother died so tragically. As as an elder brother with the ability to help, why isn't he willing? You can't be so selfish as a person! "

Wang Shui Sheng didn't persuade him. Instead, he sighed: "Dad, if you are really think the best for Cong-er, let him stay in Liu's house. If he encounter something in the future, we as relatives will definitely not ignore him. You're not helping him, you're harming him!"

Cong'er was doing fine in Liu Family. Liu Family's elderly treated him as their grandson. So there was no need to bring him back!

His third younger brother wasn't a ruthless person. He will help if he can help. But his dad forcing him like this was burning up what little affection left. He can control old Third now, but can he still control him for the rest of his life?

Old Mister Wang looked at his eldest son before turning to look at his third son. In the end, he lowered his hand and sighed: "I'm old and useless. You can do whatever you want."

Mr. Wang wasn't completely muddle-headed. He knew that there weren't many days left. If old Third hold resentment, who knows how he'll treat the child after he passed.

Forget it. Let him stay at Liu's house.

It was just that when he thinks of Yao'er who committed suicide at a young age, he was immersed in self-blame and guilt.

Of course, this was another story.

The few branches dispersed. Wang Shui Sheng spoke, "Third Younger Brother, I'll get your eldest sister-in-law help you with the preparations for the engagement?"

This time, Wang Yan Sheng didn't refuse: "Then I will trouble Eldest Sister-in-law."

Liu Cui Hua smilingly waved her hands: "We're all one family, no need to say trouble. There are a lot of things to prepare for this engagement. Since you have to leave in two days, the preparation need to done quickly. I'll contact the matchmaker right now!"

After saying that, she hurried out the door.

Liu Cui Hua was indeed shocked and regretful that old Third Wang wanted to marry Qiao Hong Xia. She understood that old Third Wang wasn't an ordinary person. No one could force him unless he wanted to.

Although her maternal younger cousin sister looked pretty, her personality and knowledge weren't up to scratch. Even if she succeeded in marrying old Third child, they might not live in harmony in the future.

So why should she get dragged in this muddy water. It was better to whole-heartedly help old Third and he can still remember her good point in the future!

After sighing, the other two branches' sister-in-laws threw this to the back of their mind.

Soon, Liu Cui Hua and Matchmaker Huang went to Qiao's house to seek the hand of marriage from the female party.

Qiao Hong Xia told her parents about the situation as soon as she got back earlier. The others were very shocked after hearing it. After the shock, they were all happy for her.

The two were in love with each other. On top of that, they knew each other's family well. Without any discussion, Qiao Family approved, mainly because Wang Yan Sheng will return to the army in two days.

Liu Cui Hua led Matchmaker Huang through Qiao's house door. This scene had fallen in the eyes of people who were interested. Everyone was very curious.

Seeing her merrily come out, they hurriedly surrounded her like flies smelling meat.

"Cui Hua, why did you and Matchmaker Huang go to Qiao's house? Do your maternal family want to be relatives with Qiao Family?"

There was only Qiao Hong Xia left in Qiao Family who can married. Although they have been divorced, a man with poor conditions or a widower wouldn't mind too much.

Speaking of which, Liu Cui Hua was swift. Seeing Qiao Family gained the deputy chief's family as relatives, they immediately set their eyes on Qiao Hong Xia. Tsk tsk tsk. Why didn't they think of this?

Liu Cui Hua grinned: "It's not that my maternal family wants to be relatives with Qiao Family. It's our Wang Family!"

Wang Family?

Everyone was shocked and puzzled when they heard this.

Wang Yan Sheng was the only one left in Wang Family who had not married a wife yet. But how could he set his eyes on the divorced woman Qiao Hong Xia?

One must know that Wang Yan Sheng was a colonel in the army. The twenty-six-year-old colonel was a capable person. In a few years, maybe he will be able to rise further!

In fact, as soon as Wang Yan Sheng came back, everyone's eyes were fixed on him. It was just that Wang Family had two funerals. They weren't allowed to get married within a year. So everyone didn't dare to go up to inquire.

Now Wang Family was going to be in-law with Qiao Family. Apart from Wang Yan Sheng, they can't think of any one else in Wang Family.

Someone asked the question: "Who in your Wang Family wants to be in-law with Qiao Family?"

Liu Cui Hua didn't plan to hide it: "Who else could it be? Except for old Third in our Wang Family, all of them have married wives. My son is only ten years old. It's too early to marry a wife!"

One stone created a thousand ripples!

As soon as these words came out, everyone's mind exploded!

"You mean old Third Wang wants to marry Qiao Hong Xia as his wife?"

"No way? How is that possible?"

Old Third Wang wasn't blind. Nor was his brain flooded. How could he like Qiao Hong Xia, a broken shoe?

Liu Cui Hua took in everyone's reaction and smiled: "Why is it impossible? Hong Xia is beautiful, hard-working, and capable. She's a good hand in and out of the house. Whoever marries her will be truly blessed!"

"But isn't she divorced? What's more, she has a son. With his good conditions, who can't he marry? Why did he set his eye on such a broken shoe?"

There was a displeased woman who had long been interested in old Third Wang as her son-in-law.

Liu Cui Hua glanced at her. She lowered her face and replied, "What's wrong with divorcee? Can't they get married again after getting divorced? Open mouth and close mouth, you uttered broken shoes. If you have the ability, go to Auntie Xiu Zhi and say this!"

The woman's face went red and white.

Liu Cui Hua didn't talk nonsense with these nosy women and squeezed out of the crowd.

The engagement was too urgent and there were so many things to prepare. How could she have time to talk nonsense with them!

Soon, the news that Wang Yan Sheng was going to marry Qiao Hong Xia as his wife spread throughout the production team. It became the production team's hottest topic for a while.

Some people thought Wang Yan Sheng was blind. He chose a broken shoe after thousand of choices.

Some people felt that Wang Yan Sheng wasn't interested in Qiao Hong Xia at all. But rather, Qiao Family's connections.

Anyway, no one believed that Wang Yan Sheng had a crush on Qiao Hong Xia.

Fang Xiao Juan was stunned for a while after knowing this. This was because Wang Yan Sheng never married Qiao Hong Xia in her previous life.

Qiao Hong Xia never got divorced in her last life. After her stupid son died, she stabbed few of Zhao Family to death before committing suicide. At that time, this incident caused a sensation in the entire county. Qiao Family couldn't raise their heads because of this incident for many years.

In her previous life, because of this incident, her ex-father-in-law, Xue Chuan, was even more ill because of it. He passed away in less than a year. Then Qiao Xiu Zhi followed him.

As for Wang Yan Sheng, it was heard that he got married in the army when he was in his thirties. Later, he got divorced. After the divorce, he lived alone with a daughter. Never remarried in his life.

A lot of changes had taken place in this life. Qiao Hong Xia's son didn't die. She didn't stab anyone in Zhao Family. Instead, she was divorced. Now she hooked up with Wang Yan Sheng.

About Qiao Hong Xia marrying Wang Yan Sheng, Fang Xiao Juan wasn't envious at all.

She was very afraid of Wang Yan Sheng. Besides, her Meng Hong Guang wasn't any worse than Wang Yan Sheng!

In a few days, when everyone knows that she is going to marry into the city, everyone will envy her even more!

As for Xiao Qiao. Seeing Qiao Family's days were getting better and better, her eyes were red with anger!

...

That night, Qiao's small house's Pi Pi barked again.

Qiao Hong Xia thought of what happened to Wang Yan Sheng last time. She quickly got up and went out with a flashlight.

Walking into the yard, she heard Wang Yan Sheng whispering. However, Pi Pi wasn't familiar with him. Instead, he growled louder and louder. He revealed his sharp tooth, looking very fierce!

Qiao Hong Xia was afraid of waking up other people, so she hurriedly halted Pi Pi. Then, she walked to the gate of the courtyard and said with a blushing face, "Why are you here so late?"

Wang Yan Sheng's eyes landed on her face. His gaze was burning hot: "I'm here to explain something to you. I'm afraid you will misunderstand!"

The matter of him marrying her had immediately spread and the production had a lot of rumors. He was worried about her hearing those rumors and misunderstood him. Which then result in her not being his wife!

He tossed and turned on the bed. The more he thought about it, the more worried he became. So he came over before dawn.

Qiao Hong Xia had heard those rumors: "Then what do you think?"

Wang Yan Sheng solemnly stated: "The person I want to marry is you. It has nothing to do with who your family are related to!"

Qiao Hong Xia's face turned red with a swoosh. She lowered her head and dared not look into his eyes: "Since you have a clear conscience, then don't mind what others say!"

When she first heard those rumors, she did have some doubts in her heart. But soon it subsided.

Qiao Family and Shen Family were just god-relatives. Qiao Family won't ask Shen Family for help. Even if Shen Family is willing to, they may not be able to intervene in the army affairs.

That's why people in the production team were just jealous that she, a 'broken shoe' could marry such a good man and uttered sour words that disgust people everywhere!

When Wang Yan Sheng heard her response, he breathed a sigh of relief: "It's good that you didn't misunderstand! I'm afraid that you will misunderstand and then you won't marry me!"

Seeing how nervous he was, Qiao Hong Xia couldn't help burst into laughter: "Why are you nervous? Even if I don't marry you, what girl aren't you able to marry with your condition? Did you not hear the villager say you are blind?"

Wang Yan Sheng: "I just want to marry you as my wife. No matter how wonderful other is, I don't want them!"

After saying this, his face turned red.

Qiao Hong Xia's face was so hot that she could fry an egg. The two looked at each other. The lovey-dovey feel between them heated up.

Pi Pi opened his big watery eyes. He looked at the faces of the two with confusion and curiosity.

Lin Hui had woken up long ago .She deliberately didn't come out to let the two of them talk. After waiting for a long time and Qiao Hong Xia still hadn't come in, she had to remind her, "Hong Xia, who is outside?"

Only then did Qiao Hong Xia come back to her sense. She replied with a guilty conscience, "No one. Just Pi Pi randomly barking."

The accused Pi Pi let out two aggrieved 'woo'.

Qiao Hong Xia turned back and urged him: "Quickly go back."

Wang Yan Sheng was still looking at her: "You rest early. I'll come back tomorrow!"

"Okay."

...

The next day was the day that Wang Yan Sheng came to Qiao's house for engagement. It happened to be the Dragon Boat Festival too.

Wang Yan Sheng was indeed very capable. With such a short time, he can still come up with so many things.

There were tobacco, alcohol, two cans of malted milk extract, canned oranges that children like to eat, and dozens of jins of pork. This engagement was very appealing!

People in the village noticed Wang Yan Sheng carrying large bag and small bag into the door of Qiao's old house early in the morning. Their heart were bubbling with sourness. Some girls' vision went red from jealousy.

Qiao Hong Xia specially wore a new dress today. When she saw Wang Yan Sheng coming, she peeked at him from a distance before turning around and went into the kitchen to do her work.

Wang Yan Sheng watched her slender back. His heart burned. He could not wait to marry her home immediately!

Qiao Xiu Zhi and Xue Chuan didn't care about the large and small bags of gift on the table. Wang Yan Sheng's ability to prepare so many things in such a short period of time not only proved his ability, but also showed that he valued Hong Xia.

So both of them were very satisfied.

Facing his future father-in-law and mother-in-law, Wang Yan Sheng was so nervous that his palms were sweating: "Dad, Mom, I will treat Hong Xia well in the future. I'll do my best to make them mother and son have a good life!"

Qiao Zhen Guo, who was on the side, amusedly spoke, "Old Third Wang, you already changed the addressing before marrying. You must be hen-picked in the future!"

Wang Yan Sheng's wheat-colored face flushed red: "It's not a bad thing to be hen-pecked."

Qiao Xiu Zhi said, "I hope you can remember what you said and treat the mother and son well. If you dare to treat them badly, my fist will never be polite to you!"

Wang Yan Sheng saw his future mother-in-law's fist and thought of the wild boar that was rumored to be beaten to death by one punch. His whole body tensed up and rapidly nodded his head. "Mom, don't worry. I will definitely keep my words."

Qiao Xiu Zhi was satisfied: "Stay for lunch later."

Wang Yan Sheng was greatly relieved when he heard this. He passed!

After he came out, he went to find Qiao Hong Xia. Qiao Hong Xia was too shy to talk to him in front of her family and drove him out. He could only go please his future son.

Little Yi Ming was following behind Da Qiao at the moment. The group was going to catch crayfish by the stream.

Wang Yan Sheng came over and spoke, "Are you guys trying to catch crayfish? Do you want me to help you?"

Da Qiao raised her head and said softly, "Are you great at it?"

Wang Yan Sheng saw the little girl in front of him had fair skin and big eyes like black grapes. He wondered how the countryside have such good-looking children.

He modestly responded, "I'm alright."

Little Yi Ming remarked: "Alright basically means no good. As expected, you're as great as Elder Sister Da Qiao!"

In little Yi Ming's eyes, there was nothing his elder sister Da Qiao couldn't do. She was the best at anything!

Wang Yan Sheng squatted down and said very patiently: "I may not be as good as your elder sister, but I want to go with you. Is that alright?"

Little Yi Ming blinked his small eyes and answered in his baby voice, "Okay, but you have to be obedient Don't run around. Got to listen Elder Sister Da Qiao, understand?"

Wang Yan Sheng, who was lectured to be obedient, sweated. In the end he 'obediently' nodded: "Okay."

Little Yi Ming patted him on the shoulder, "Good boy. Later, I'll give you some candy!"

Wang Yan Sheng: "..."

On this day, many people in the production team witnessed Wang Yan Sheng following a group of Qiao Family's children to catch crayfish by the stream. There was no sight of impatience on his face. Instead, he got along very well with Qiao Family.

Wang Yan Sheng was really good at catching crayfish. Unfortunately, Da Qiao got better luck. As long as she stood there, the crayfishes would crawl toward her and get into the bamboo basket she threw in.

"Younger Sister Da Qiao, you really are loved by everything. Even the crayfishes will run over automatically when they see you!"

An Ping was envious. How come he didn't have such a skill?

Da Qiao didn't understand why. But when she saw these small crayfishes, her mind was on how she would be able to eat meat in a while Her eyes merrily curved into crescent.

Children from other families in the production team also came to catch crayfish. However, their luck was really bad compared to Qiao Family. Most of them only caught a few. They were very envious of Qiao Family.

After catching two full crates of crayfish, Qiao Family's children were satisfied and ran home with a smile.

Da Qiao volunteered to go into the kitchen and made a pot of spicy crayfish for everyone to eat. The flavor was so fragrant that everyone almost swallowed their tongues.

After lunch, Da Qiao secretly went to the pigsty with three sticky rice dumplings and a small pot of crayfish.

Seeing so much food, Huo Chi couldn't help swallowing: "You made this crayfish?"

Da Qiao puffed out her small chest and proudly pointed at the small baby bag: "My cooking skills were learned from my grandfather. It's amazing!"

Huo Chi wanted to laugh every time he saw her compliment herself: "You are so immodest. Didn't your teacher teach you not to be complacent?"

Da Qiao blinked her long and dense eyelashes, "But my grandmother said that I am confident. Not complacent. What's more, I am amazing. Why can't I praise myself?"

This sounded quite reasonable. Huo Chi was immediately rendered speechless by the question.

On her return from the pigsty, Da Qiao saw Fifth Aunt walking towards the clinic with two glutinous rice dumpling in her hands.

She called her, but unfortunately the other party didn't hear it. So she could only give up.

As soon as Chen Qiao Qiao opened the door of the clinic, she was pulled in by the person inside.

She screamed in fright: "What are you doing? It would be bad if people seen!"

Tian Jian Ming lowered his head and took a bite on her lips. He lowly chuckled, "What are you afraid of? Who will come to the clinic at this time?"

Chen Qiao Qiao was scared, while her heart felt sweeten: "Lock the door first. If not, don't touch me!"

"Okay, my little ancestor. I'll lock it now, alright?" Tian Jian Ming kissed her again before letting go. He turned around and locked the door.

After locking the door, he turned to pick up Chen Qiao Qiao and walked to the inside ward.

Soon there was a red-faced gasping sound in the ward.

Da Qiao returned to Qiao's old house and heard an important news. Future Third Uncle was going to take them to the town to take pictures!

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AKIT7 76

Chapter 76


Wang Shui Sheng couldn't help frowning when he heard her pitch her voice.

This year's educated youth was really not easy to mind, especially the female educated youth!

Before, Ye Zhen Zhen hooked up with his fifth younger brother and the two teamed up to hurt Fang Xiao Juan. His fifth younger brother committed suicide by jumping into the river. Fang Xiao Juan lost her child. As the involved party, Ye Zhen Zhen must pay the price.

Under his witness, Ye Zhen Zhen paid Fang Xiao Juan two hundred yuan. Then he used his connections to transfer her to a remote production team. Ye Zhen Zhen felt ashamed, so she didn't dare to resist.

After Ye Zhen Zhen left, Da Zhi, who was her good friend, laid low for a while. Unexpectedly, she started to act up again at this moment.

Seeing that her eyes glued to his third younger brother, he couldn't help but want to shake his head.

Da Zhi walked up. She deliberately walked to Wang Yan Sheng's side and showed him a smile that she thought was sweet and innocent.

Wang Yan Sheng directly walked passed her without even giving half a glance.

From his point of view, this leering female educated youth was nothing more than an irrelevant person. Since she was irrelevant, why waste his expression with her?

"..."

Da Zhi's face was red and white. Her head was about to fall out of embarrassment.

Wang Yan Sheng walked off the stage and walked in the direction of Qiao Family with his long legs.

Qiao Hong Xia's heart beat wildly again. Thump thump thump!

What was he trying to do? There was so many people watching. It can't be that he want to come and talk to her?

Qiao Hong Xia bit her lower lip. So nervous that her heart almost jumped out.

Da Qiao uttered: "Third Aunt, your face is so red. Are you feeling unwell?"

Qiao Hong Xia didn't expect to be caught by a child: "Third Aunt is fine, but the weather is a little hot."

Qiao Xiu Zhi calmly glanced over at her. Nothing was said.

Wang Yan Sheng came over. His eyes swept across her blushing face before standing beside Qiao Zhen Guo.

Qiao Zhen Guo thought that old Third Wang was strange. Out of all the places, he choose to squeeze in beside him.

Wang Yan Sheng smiled at him, "About the matter of replanting Chinese herbal medicine I mentioned just now, what do Eldest Brother Qiao think?"

Qiao Zhen Guo scratched his head and answered, "I don't understand. Anyway, I'll just listen to my mom."

Wang Yan Sheng paused a bit, "Eldest Brother Qiao is really a filial person. Auntie Xiu Zhi must be very comforted to have a son like you!"

"My biggest strength is listening to my mom. I didn't expect you to see it so quickly!"

Qiao Zhen Guo patted his shoulder proudly. This was the first time someone had praised him like that!

Qiao Hong Xia stood behind them. She worried for a while that her eldest brother would make outrageous remark. Then she was anxious about Wang Yan Sheng saying something that shouldn't be said. She didn't hear a word of what was being said on stage.

At this moment, Da Zhi was standing on the stage. When he saw Wang Yan Sheng walking toward that simpleton, Qiao Zhen Guo, she broke out in a cold sweat.

Wang Shui Sheng impatiently spoke: "This female comrade, just say what you have to say. Everyone has been working all morning. They are still waiting to go back to eat!"

Ain't that right! The people below had long been impatient. If they weren't afraid of being work point deduction, everyone would have ran off long ago.

Da Zhi bit her lip and stated, "I'm standing here to clarify one thing with everyone. There have been a lot of rumors about me in the production team these days. It's all nonsense. I'm innocent. I was just beaten. The person who assaulted me was a woman. Not a man!"

After these words, the audience was quiet for a while. Then there was a chuckle of laughter.

"The way she looked that day! Can't believe she said she's innocent. Treating us blind?"

"Ain't that right! She walked around loosely dressed and still say she's innocent. Truly speaking blind words with eyes wide open!"

"Okay. This female educated youth, you are so innocent! Can we go now? I'm starving to death!"

Hearing the audience's unpleasant responses, she was about to cry: "Leader, you said last time you would help me investigate. It's been so long, why is there no news at all?"

When Wang Shui Sheng heard this, he immediately became unhappy: "The next day after your incident, I gathered people to search the production team. We searched everywhere, but couldn't find any clues. I had asked you if you had any feud with anyone. And if you saw who the person who beat you. You said no. Then how do you want me to investigate?"

She had no answer to any questions. He wasn't an immortal. How can figure out who hit her with just a few guesses!

Da Zhi's eyes fell in the direction of Qiao Family again. She fiercely gritted her teeth: "When that woman hit me that day, she sat on top of me, she was very heavy. I have observed the women in the production team. Only two meet these two criteria. One is Song Jin Lai's wife and the other is Qiao Family's eldest daughter-in-law, Wan Chun Ju."

Song Jin Lai's wife didn't expect the gossip to turn to her. She jumped three feet high: "You stinky bitch, if you talk nonsense again, be careful of me tearing your rotten mouth!"

Da Zhi calmly replied: "Don't worry, Sister-in-law Song. I have already inquired about it later. On the day of my accident, Sister-in-law Song returned to your parents' house and wasn't in the production team at all. So..."

So the person who beat her wasn't Song Jin Lai's wife, but Eldest Qiao's wife, Wan Chun Ju?

Everyone turned their heads and looked at Qiao Family in unison.

Someone spoke: "Eldest Qiao, that female educated youth said your wife beat her. Is this true?"

Qiao Zhen Guo was in a heated conversation with Wang Yan Sheng. Hearing his name called, he was stunned and responded, "My wife has no grudge against her, why would she beat her?"

When everyone heard this, they found it reasonable.

Although Wan Chun Ju loves to gossip, she seldom fought with women in the village. Mainly because if she dare to fight, she may not be able to go home.

Besides, they never heard of Wan Chun Ju having contacts or feud with female educated youths.

So everyone turned to ask Da Zhi: "You said Eldest Qiao's wife beat you. So what did you do to offend her? Otherwise, why would she beat you for no reason?"

"Yeah. I don't see her coming to beat me!"

Da Zhi's face flushed: "I didn't offend her. I don't know why she beat me. But the person who beat me that day was very similar to her physique. I want to ask where she was at that evening?"

Qiao Zhen Guo scratched his head and replied, "It's been so long. Who would still remember?"

Da Zhi displayed a cold face: "Then you ask your wife to come over. I will confront her face to face!"

Qiao Xiu Zhi smiled: "My eldest daughter-in-law is confinement, so she can't come out and have a confrontation with you! I will ask you one question. Are you sure that it's my eldest daughter-in-law who beat you?"

Da Zhi met Qiao Xiu Zhi's eyes. Her heart trembled. Still, she nodded, "Sure. Only her figure match with the person who hit me that day!"

Qiao Xiu Zhi declared: "Okay, since you are so sure. Let's go to the police station and report the case now!"

Report the case!

When everyone heard this, there was an uproar.

Some people think that Qiao Xiu Zhi was crazy. If it is discovered that Wan Chun Ju did it, Qiao Family will have a prisoner!

Some people felt that Qiao Xiu Zhi was confident. She wasn't afraid of the police investigating.

Hearing these words, Da Zhi's face turned white.

If she had dared to call the police, she wouldn't have delayed it until today!

Once she calls the police, she will not be able to hide the fact that she seduced Qiao Zhen Guo. Her reputation will be completely ruined by then!

Wang Shui Sheng asked: "This female comrade, what do you think? If you are sure, then we will go to the police station to report the case in the afternoon. The police station will definitely send someone down to investigate and give you justice!"

"No, no! Don't report the case!" Da Zhi panicked. "I thought about it just now. Maybe I made a mistake. After all, it's been so long. I may have made a mistake!"

When everyone heard this, they couldn't help booing her.

"What are you doing? You said so much just and now you say you made a mistake. Are you playing with us?"

"That's right! You've wasted so much time. Are you mentally ill?"

"Look at her guilty conscience, I don't think she was beaten or forced. But rather, she messed around with people and someone encountered it. So she made an excuse to say she was beaten and want to put this crime on Qiao Family!"

"It's really like what you said! Otherwise, why wouldn't she dare to go to the police station?"

Da Zhi's face turned pale at everyone's words.

How did it end up like this?

Originally, her plan was to confront Wan Chun Ju in person. If the other party didn't want to admit it, she would scare her by going to the police.

Most of the women in the countryside were very stupid. If one frighten them, they will definitely confess.

She never expected Qiao Xiu Zhi to demand to call the police first and she got counterattacked. She fell into a disadvantaged position all of a sudden!

Qiao Xiu Zhi took in the sight of pale Da Zhi. She didn't sympathize with her at all.

The person who hit her was indeed Wan Chun Ju. She had guessed it long ago.

It was just that this incident was ultimately the fault of the female educated youth. She knew that Qiao Zhen Guo was a married man and she took the initiative to seduce him. If this kind of thing happened a few years earlier, she would have been arrested and paraded in the streets!

Now Wan Chun Ju just beat her up. The beating wasn't serious. The other party didn't even need to go to the hospital. Like this, the matter was settled on both side. Unexpectedly, she still wanted to pull Wan Chun Ju out. How could she let her get her wish?

The people below the stage became more and more overboard. Some people were even guessing who Da Zhi's lover was.

As they were talking, someone guessed favus-riddled Gou Sheng. After all, Gou Sheng often sent wildflowers to the educated youth. Maybe they were doing shameful things together that day.

Da Zhi couldn't take it anymore. She covered her mouth and sobbingly rushed off the stage.

Since the involved party had ran away, Wang Shui Sheng could only announce the meeting was over.

Qiao Zhen Guo had such a wonderful conversation with Wang Yan Sheng, he had already consider the other party his best bud. He had even opened his mouth to invite the other party over to the house for dinner.

When Qiao Hong Xia heard this, her heart accelerated again.

She hadn't figured out how to face Wang Yan Sheng!

Fortunately, Wang Yan Sheng wasn't an untactful. He glanced at her face and responded, "The meal is ready at home. Next time, I'll go look for Eldest Brother Qiao!"

A look of regret appeared on Qiao Zhen Guo's face: "Okay, then you must find me next time!"

Qiao Hong Xia: "..."

In all her life, this was the first time she had seen her eldest brother invite others over for dinner. One must know that her eldest brother prioritize food over his wife!

Wang Yan Sheng greeted Qiao Family and left with his eldest brother.

This scene enter the eyes of others. Some people guessed that Wang Yan Sheng was interested Qiao Family's connection with the deputy chief. That was why he became friends with Qiao Family.

No one thought that he was doing it for Qiao Hong Xia. After all, Qiao Hong Xia was older than Wang Yan Sheng as well as being divorced. The two could not get together in eight lifetimes.

...

On the way back, Da Qiao took her Grandmother's hand and whispered, "Grandmother, Third Aunt kept secretly glancing at that Uncle Wang in front just now."

Qiao Xiu Zhi reached out and rubbed her hair, "I know. You can't tell others about this, understand?"

Da Qiao nodded her head and responded, "I understand. I only tell Grandmother!"

After eating, Qiao Xiu Zhi went to Qiao's small house to find Qiao Hong Xia and asked her what was going on.

Qiao Hong Xia didn't expect her mom to be so direct. After a moment of hesitation, she explained Wang Yan Sheng wanted to be with her.

Qiao Xiu Zhi asked, "What do you think?"

Qiao Hong Xia shook her head: "Mom, I don't know. My heart is in a mess. Say, he is so good, why would he like me?"

Qiao Hong Xia felt inferior in her heart.

She was divorced and had a son. Her conditions were far worst from Wang Yan Sheng's. Even if she was still unmarried, she felt that she wasn't worthy of him!

Qiao Xiu Zhi said: "Similar family status is necessary, but what is more important than that is whether the two people's personality is suitable for each other and whether they can tolerate each other. When I married your dad, some people said that I was interested in your dad's beauty. Some people say that your dad wanted to use me to get through the difficulties. In short, no one thinks that we can be husband and wife for a long time. And the result?"

Qiao Hong Xia appeared envious: "As a result, you and Dad are more loving than an other couples!"

In her memory, her parents had never gotten into conflict. Her mom was strong-minded, while her dad was forever gentle. Her dad supported her mom without principle. No matter what her mom wanted to do, he would support her.

It was because she was too envious of her parents' feelings that she would be so picky at the beginning. And she end up picking that useless Zhao Jie Fang!

Qiao Xiu Zhi said: "If the two want to come together, in addition to fate, they must also tolerate each other. But the most important thing is that you have to let this fate begin. If you dare not accept it because you are worried about other people's comments, then no matter how good the fate is, then it's useless no matter how good a match appear. I think old Third Wang is a good candidate. You should think carefully about it by yourself!"

After she finished speaking, she turned and left. Walking to the door, she saw Xue Chuan coming to Qiao's small house to pick her up.

Qiao Hong Xia watched the back of her parents walking away together. Suddenly, she had the courage in her heart.

The next day, she and Wang Yan Sheng came to the middle of the mountain one after the other.

Qiao Hong Xia peeked at him and said, "Before I give you an answer, I will ask you a few questions."

Wang Yan Sheng was so nervous that his heart almost jumped out. He quickly bobbed his head and responded, "You can ask as many questions as you want!"

Qiao Hong Xia pursed her lips and smiled: "You know I'm divorced. Does your family know you want to be with me?"

Old Madam Wang was gone, but there was still old Mister Wang. Would he approve?

Qiao Hong Xia didn't have high hope.

Wang Yan Sheng honestly shook his head: "I haven't told my family about this. I can't talk to my family without your consent."

After all, this matter involved her reputation. Whether she agree or not to match him, he didn't want her to be criticized by others.

Qiao Hong Xia was surprised at his thoughtfulness and carefulness. At the same time, her heart was warmed: "What if your dad doesn't agree?"

Wang Yan Sheng spoke: "I've been away from home for eleven years. My family has long been unable to make decisions about my affairs. I have the confidence to convince my dad if he doesn't agree. I will marry you. After we get married, I will apply for you to accompany to the army with me. Whether they oppose or not, it doesn't have much impact."

Qiao Hong Xia's face turned red with a swoosh. She gave him a pointed stare and said, "I... When did I say I was going to marry you?"

Receiving this gaze, Wang Yan Sheng felt his bones. He blushed: "I'm sorry, I-I don't want to be a hooligan. I really want to marry you!"

Qiao Hong Xia: "..."

The air seeped in lovey-dovey feel.

The two stood facing each other an arm's length apart. Their faces was as red as monkey butts.

After a moment of silence, Qiao Hong Xia opened her mouth again, "You should know about my son following me back to Qiao's house, right?"

Wang Yan Sheng rapidly nodded again: "I know! After we get married, I will treat little Yi Ming as my own son. If you don't want to have any one children, we won't have any. One child is enough!"

Hearing his words, Qiao Hong Xia's nose became sour. Her tears almost fell.

Why didn't she meet him earlier?

Seeing her reddening eyes, he immediately panicked: "What's wrong? Did I say something wrong that made you unhappy? It's my fault. How about you hit me?"

Qiao Hong Xia saw how the big man sweat from angst, she felt sweet in her heart and wanted to laugh. She raised her hand and rubbed her eyes: "Fool. I agree to match with you!"

Wang Yan Sheng froze. His eyes fixated on her. His stunned expression made he appear even more foolish.

Qiao Hong Xia finally couldn't resist giggling.

Wang Yan Sheng looked at her blooming like flower face. His chest vibrated for a while. It took him a long time to come back to his senses: "Hong Xia, you really agree to match with me? I'm not dreaming, right?"

Qiao Hong Xia raised his gaze toward him: "How about I pinch you? See if it hurt?"

Wang Yan Sheng was more than delighted to. So he quickly put his face close.

He was 1.8 meters tall, while Qiao Hong Xia was only 1.65 meters tall. When he leaned over, he deliberately bent over to make it easier for her to pinch him.

Qiao Hong Xia took in his attention to detail and her heart became more and more sweet.

Maybe this time, she can have a relationship that lasts forever!

She reached out and pinched his face hard.

Wang Yan Sheng gasped in pain, but he was over the moon!

Not a dream!

Delight burst out and he picked up Qiao Hong Xia and twirled her around twice.

Qiao Hong Xia was startled. She beat him hard: "What are you doing? Still not letting me down!"

Only then, did Wang Yan Sheng realize his rashness. He quickly put her down and said, "Hong Xia, I'm sorry. I too happy just now!"

He wanted to marry her as his wife since he was fifteen years old. When he knew she was married to someone else, he secretly cried once!

He thought it was impossible to have her in this life. Unexpectedly, after so many years, his dream would come true!

Qiao Hong Xia blushed like a ripe red apple in autumn. She sent him a pointed gaze: "I'm going back."

Wang Yan Sheng hurriedly stopped her: "Hong Xia, I only have ten days of vacation. I will be returning to the army in two days. I want to settle our affairs before going back. What do you think?"

Long night means more dream/long delays cause complications!

Back then, he moved too slow and let others take her away. This time, he can't miss the opportunity no matter what!

He was about to go back to the army. Since they'll be apart such long distance, he must have a title. If not, he will not be able to leave with peace of mind!

In this era, the so-called matching was blind date. Once they met each other eyes, they will soon get engaged or get married immediately.

So when Qiao Hong Xia heard his words, she didn't find it anything wrong. She nodded with a blushing face, "Then you send someone to my house."

Wang Yan Sheng nodded his head was chopping onion: "Okay, I'll go home and tell my family. Tomorrow I'll get a matchmaker to go ask for betrothal!"

His eyes were blazing so much that Qiao Hong Xia felt self-conscious with him. She nodded before turning around and ran away.

When she ran to the bottom of the mountainside, she heard a shout from above: "I have a wife! She's finally promised to me!"

Qiao Hong Xia laughed. Her heart felt even sweeter than drinking honey water!

Back at Qiao's small house, Lin Hui saw Qiao Hong Xia running back with a blushing face like last time. She couldn't help ask her.

This time Qiao Hong Xia didn't hide it and told her the matter.

Lin Hui froze on the spot. After the shock wear off, she teased her: "Alright, you said I'm your best second elder sister-in-law. Why are you are only telling me such an important thing now!"

Qiao Hong Xia blushed: "It's not that I don't want to tell Second Elder Sister-in-law. I'm afraid that this matter will be flase hope, and then..."

Lin Hui nodded: "I understand. I understand, Hong Xia, this is wonderful! Although I don't know old Third Wang very well, but since he is willing to do so many things for you, I believe you will be very blissed in the future!"

It was quite hard to come by for a man with Wang Yan Sheng's condition to say he doesn't want children!

Qiao Hong Xia nodded: "He's wonderful. I'm a little worried about little Yi Ming. I don't know if he can accept him?"

Lin Hui wasn't worried at all. Instead, she grinningly said, "I think you should be worried about little Yi Ming unwilling to leave his Elder Sister Da Qiao in the future. And unwilling to go to the army with you!"

Hearing this, Qiao Hong Xia couldn't help but laugh.

Little Yi Ming and little Dong Lin were like two little tails. Day in, day out, it was Elder Sister Da Qiao. If they were to be separate in the future, it would be really difficult!

...

When Wang Yan Sheng went back that day, he told his family about his engagement to Qiao Hong Xia.

This was like putting a drop of water in a heated oil pan. The whole pan immediately explode!

What?

Old Third want to marry Qiao Hong Xia?

How can that be?

Did they hear it wrong?

Wang Family's daughter-in-laws were even more shocked!

Old Third Wang had excellent condition. He became a colonel in the army at a young age. His future was boundless. The few sister-in-laws had long wanted to introduce their cousin sisters ​​to him.

First, their mother-in-law had recently passed away. So it was hard to bring it up at this time.

Second, after old Third Wang came back, he rarely stayed at home. They can't really come over to guard him every day.

Third, old Third Wang had his own ideas. Though his aura wasn't angry and arrogant, they were still afraid of him when they saw him. So they haven't spoken.

Unexpectedly, their plans were cut off!

Old Mister Wang was stunned for a moment. Slowly, he opened his mouth and said: "Qiao Hong Xia? The divorced woman from Qiao Family who has a child?"

When Wang Yan Sheng heard his dad's words, he felt a little uncomfortable: " It's her. I know what you think. I don't care that she's divorced. Nor do I care that she has children. I want to marry her. Whether you agree to it or not, I must marry her no matter what!"

Wang Family fell into silence for a while when they heard this.

When did these two get together?

Why didn't they notice at all?

Old Mister Wang took a puff of tobacco and replied, "I can not object, but you have to promise me one thing."

Wang Yan Sheng raised his eyebrows: "What?"

Old Mister Wang: "You bring your fifth younger brother's son Cong'er home and register him under your name. Then I will approve."

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ESWHYMY 31

Chapter 31. In love


Walking outside the door of the main room, Yue You Ting stopped and cheered for herself. Shortly later, she walked into the main room with light steps: "Grandfather, Mother asked me to bring some tea."

Voice as delicate as a bird's chirp slightly pulled the heart's string.

However, Yue Da Fu didn't notice this and gave a slight nod: "Hurry up and serve tea to the guests."

Yue You Ting served tea to Yue Da Fu first. Then she served tea to her two brothers and Zhou Jun Peng pair: "Gentlemen, please have tea."

Zhou Jun Peng smiled very gently: "Troubled Miss Yue."

Intentionally or unintentionally, the hand that took the teacup touched Yue You Ting's slender-like-scallion soft palm. Yue You Ting's hand that held the teacup trembled slightly. A shy blush appeared on her face. The room was dimly lit, so no one else noticed.

After serving the tea, Yue You Ting, an unmarried girl, naturally wouldn't have the cheek to stay in the main room with the unmarried men. She shyly stole a few glances at Zhou Jun Peng who watched her with a burning gaze as she reluctantly left. Zhou Jun Peng left the main room reluctantly. Occupied with their conversation, Yue Family’s members what happened to the two of them.

Seeing that Yue You Ting was gone, Zhou Jun Peng returned to his appearance as a refined gentleman. He smilingly accompanied Yue Wen Tao in telling Yue Da Fu about interesting things in the academy. As if the person who looked at Yue Youting with a very explicit gaze just now wasn’t him.

Back to Yue You Ting who left the main room and blushingly returned to the kitchen with the tray. Seeing her daughter's blushing face, Mrs. Chen was overjoyed. She didn't care whether her hands were dirty or not and hurriedly flocked to her: "How is it? Did you see the two young masters?"

Disgusted, Yue You Ting warded Mrs. Chen's outstretched hand with the tray: "Mother, this is my new clothes!"

"You girl, you're so delicate!" Mrs. Chen wasn’t angry about being blocked. She was anxious about how the tea delivery to the main room went: "Quickly tell Mother. I only saw them from a distance. They looked well dressed, but I can't see what they look like."

Yue You Ting recalled the gentle and jade-like gentleman who had inadvertently touched her fingertips. Her face involuntarily turned red: "Mother! What do you want me to say!"

No matter what, Mrs. Chen was an experienced person. It went without saying the sight of her daughter being shy told her the matter was half settled. She clapped her hands in delight and then asked, "Have those two young gentlemen talked to you? "

"En, Gentleman Zhou is gentle and polite. He thanked me." Thinking of that gentle and polite smiling face, Yue You Ting's whole fallen heart fell deeper: "Gentlemen Zhou, is wonderful."

After saying that, she turned her head and ran back to the east wing.

Seeing her daughter's reaction, Mrs. Chen knew that her daughter was interested. She happily positioned herself in the kitchen. Eagered to use all her power to cook a good meal for her future son-in-law.

***

Yue Chang Hong came quickly. Just as Yue Family’s food was set on the table, Yue Chang Lu stopped the ox cart outside. Since Yue Chang Lu and her daughter were wrapped in quilts, they easily patted away all the snowflakes on their bodies. Only then did they open the door of Yue's house with a smile. Compared with weak-as-Liu-Fu-Feng Yue You Ting, Ge Liu-er was a somewhat rounded girl. She wasn’t tall. But with those big round eyes on her fleshy face, she looked pleasing.

Although she didn't know her mother's intentions before going out, she followed old Mrs. Chen's advice, which was passed by Yue Chang Hong when he picked them up, and dressed her daughter up. Her daughter wore a half-new pink outer garment. Ge Liu-er had embroidered a few goose-yellow flower patterns on the sleeve and hem. From a distance, there was a bit of the maiden's unique charm.

Hearing the movement outside, old Mrs. Chen hurriedly came out to welcome them. Seeing that her daughter and granddaughter were all dressed up, she nodded with satisfaction: "Today our family did the New Year pig slaughter. We got distinguished guests. Come in with me to see the distinguished guests first before we talk."

As soon as she heard that distinguished guests were at home, Yue Chang Hong couldn't help but feel a little nervous: "Mother! What kind of distinguished guests have come?"

Yue Chang Hong knew that her family didn’t know any dignitaries. That’s why she didn’t believe it when this was said.

"It's Wen Tao's classmates in the academy. The one surnamed Zhou is the distant nephew of the county master's wife. The other surnamed Liu is from the family who opened a silk and satin shop in the county town!" Old Mrs. Chen grinningly whispered to her daughter. She had just found this out.

When she heard that it was the nephew of the county master, Yue Chang Hong's eyes brightened: "Really?"

Ge Liu-er was almost fourteen. Now was the time to look for an in-law family. If they were perfect, first get engaged, wait for coming-of-age, and get married.

"Would Mother jest with you?" Although old Mrs. Chen was very patriarchal to her granddaughters, but she loves her only daughter like a pearl. Naturally, whatever good arrives, she would prioritise her: "The two young masters are also the right age. If not, I wouldn’t urge your second younger brother to pick you up!"

The mother and daughter pair were calculating as they walked. Ge Liu-er, who was following behind them, experienced a maiden's heart throbbing period. Her face blushed as she shyly bowed her head. Without a word, she followed Yue Chang Hong with small steps.

***

Although the snow had stopped, it was still cold outside. Yue Family set up three tables in the hall of the main room for this pig-slaughter meal. The village relatives and the men who came to help with the pig-slaughter sat at one table. Yue Wen Tao Brothers and the two distinguished guests sat on another. Last had the female family members.

When Yue Chang Hong entered, the main room was already full of people. Yue Chang Hong smiled warmly: "It's better that I come earlier than come by coincidence!"

"Must say, my younger sister Chang Hong is thoughtful. To come see Father and Mother in this big snowy weather! You didn’t freeze on the road, right!" Mrs. Chen smiled kindly while her heart pulsed with a little resentment. This dead old woman really prioritised her daughter in everything. This Yue Chang Hong was also a nuisance. She even snatched her potential marriage matter!

"It’s only right to come back and see Father and Mother. Eldest Sister-in-law, don't busy yourself. I heard from Mother that today's dishes are all made by you. It's better to sit and rest for a while!" Yue Chang Hong pulled away Mrs. Chen's hand with a poker face. Her eyes roamed and glanced over everyone in the room. Sure enough, she found two young gentlemen who were dressed far better than Yue Family’s brothers. Smilingly, she walked over: "These two lads are fresh faces. Which family’s younger generation are you?"

Zhou Jun Peng politely stood up and gave a scholar's salute: "Hello, Auntie Yue. I’m Younger Generation Zhou Jun Peng."

Taking in Zhou Jun Peng’s charming eyebrows, Yue Chang Hong had the feeling of a mother-in-law looking at her son-in-law. The more she looked, the more satisfied she became. She warmly grinned: "Hello, Gentleman Zhou. Our family is from the remote areas. If anything is lacking, do speak. Wen Tao, you brothers must not neglect the guests!"

Seeing her overly-friendly attitude, Mrs. Chen silently tsked. Completely disdaining Yue Chang Hong's diving for the bait expression. She forgot how she, herself, had made Yue You Ting come out to show her face earlier.

Seeing well-dressed Ge Liu-er standing behind Yue Chang Hong, a few experienced women revealed a knowing smile. A woman who was close to Mrs. Chen whispered to her: " What's the matter with your sister-in-law? Why did she bring her daughter here?"

With a stiff smile on her face, Mrs. Chen whispered through gritted teeth: "What else can I do? It’s Mother's good deed! After seeing a younger generation with potential, she eagerly called her daughter to come. Not even thinking about her own family’s granddaughter!"

When the woman heard this, she frowned and replied, "You are her biological niece! Why is your mother leaning toward the married daughter? Trully biased!"

The men in the main room who were toasting and urging each other to drink were very rowdy. The two of them were swiftly and accurately clipping the pork from the bowl as they complained in a hushed voice. No one else could hear them.

Though the main room was lively, it had nothing to do with You Jin sisters. When the dishes were ready, old Mrs. Chen directly fished most of the meaty dishes into the bowls that were served on the table in the main room. Only some minced meat, pig offal, numerous potatoes and numerous Chinese cabbage were left in the pot: "Today, distinguished guests are here. You’re not allowed to go in and shame our eyes!"

Old Mrs. Chen and the rest of Yue Family felt that it was an honor to be able to go to the main room for dinner today. For example, there was Wan Niang, who couldn't participate. She was so angry that she refused to eat. Yue Chang Lu coaxed her for a long time. Coaxed until old Mrs. Chen sent You Jin to ask him to go to dinner and left a furious Wan Niang in the room alone.

You Jin sisters were delighted and relaxed. They happily carried the several bowls of multigrain rice and two small pots of steaming dishes and trotted back to the west wing. The mother and eight daughters sat on the outer kang and heartily ate a full meal.

While Wan Niang, who was separated by a wall, heard the chatter and laughter next door. She felt that they were ridiculing her and wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes: "Each and every one of you wants to see me make a joke out of myself. One day I will let those little lowly lasses see!" She cursed in a low voice and wished to smash all the food on the table. But the smell of meat and the fact that she hadn't eaten anything in the morning, made her unconsciously bring the bowl over and gobbled it all in a few bites.

It goes without saying that You Jin sisters couldn’t enter the main room to eat at the table. And it was still their job to wash the dishes. Half an hour after the meal in the west wing, You Luo and You Chou had already been coaxed to sleep. Only then Yue Wen Wei’s voice rang out from outside. He was sent to get them to clean up: "Yue You Jin! Hurry up and get out to work!"

She gently covered the few younger sisters with the quilts and instructed You Yin to stay in the room to keep watch. You Jin went to the main room alone and respectfully spoke, "Grandfather, Grandmother, I'll clean it up."

In front of outsiders, You Jin was a sensible and polite child.

Sure enough, a clan aunt who came to help cook the pig-slaughter meal smiled and commented to old Mrs. Chen: "Old Aunt is very blessed. The girls from second branch is only this big and she’s so diligent and capable. It can be seen that old Aunt knows how to teach children!"

The few women present were also sharp-minded. The room was full of rough men from the village. Normally, would they see Yue You Ting and Ge Liu-er at the table? Who can't see old Mrs. Chen's aim? They were all from the same village. They would give face to old Mrs. Chen and say a few friendly remarks. It was just a matter of lip service and also considered getting the good side. They were still willing to do this.

Old Mrs. Chen was a person with an inflated ego. When others praised her like this in front of everyone's eyes, she internally bloomed like a flower. On the surface, she kept a poker smile: "It's just a rural girl. It isn't worth you praising her."

You Jin didn't even bother to watch such a scene of emptiness and condescension. She gathered the empty dishes one by one and put them in the big wooden basin. Then she lifted them up with both hands and went out.

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AKIT7 75

Chapter 75


Hearing Wang Yan Sheng's words, Qiao Hong Xia felt that something exploded in her mind!

Her whole body was like a shrimp thrown into boiling water, turning red at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Her grasp on the corners of the clothes repeatedly tighten and loosen. The corners of the clothes were creased so badly by her. It took a long time before she found her voice and responded, "Why me?"

Not only was she one year older than him, but she was also divorced and had a child. With his status and achievements, he can absolutely marry a better girl!

It wasn't impossible for him to marry a city girl. If she hadn't known that he wasn't the type to make fun of others, she would have thought he was making fun of her!

Qiao Hong Xia was nervous. While Wang Yan Sheng was more nervous than her.

It was just that he was dark-skinned and serious. If one wasn't particularly familiar with him, they couldn't notice.

Unblinkingly, he stared at her face. Seeing her cheeks were flushed with pink, he thought it was beautiful.

After staring at her for a while, he forced himself to look away from her face due to being afraid that she would think he was a hooligan. Then he heard her question.

He breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, she didn't reject him: "I-I've noticed you for a long time."

As soon as he said this, he wanted to slap himself.

Pah, this sounds more like a hooligan!

Sure enough, when Qiao Hong Xia heard what he said, she looked up at him.

Wang Yan Sheng was so nervous that his heart jumped out of his throat: "I-I didn't mean that. I mean do you remember the year 1960?"

Qiao Hong Xia was stunned for a moment. Then she nodded, "Of course I remember. The three years of famine. Can't forget it in this life!"

Wang Yan Sheng nodded his head. From 1959 to 1961, there was a famine across the country. Many people didn't survive those years.

In the past, Wang Family wasn't wealthy. It could even be said that they were very poor. When the great famine came, people with a large family and a large population like them were the first to take the hit.

His grandfather, grandmother, and a youngest aunt died from eating white clay. He originally had a little sister. She also starved to death that year.

In those three years, people in the production team starved to death almost every day!

Although the family warned them not to eat white clay every day, but on that day, he was so hungry that he couldn't bear it. When his trembling hands were about to stuff the white clay into his mouth, she appeared in front of him with half a coarse mantou.

He still remembers what she said to him. She uttered, "If you eat this soil, you will die. Don't eat it. Eat my piece of mantou!"

He raised his head and looked at her blankly. He thought that she was really stupid. How important food was in those days. She actually gave him mantou to eat!

Seeing that he hadn't moved, she shoved the mantou into his hands. Before leaving, she warned him again to not eat white clay in the future.

At that time, he stared blankly at her departing back while gobbling his food. He felt that she was the most beautiful girl he had ever seen in his life. Even when she was thin and pale at that time.

She was thirteen years old that year, while he was twelve years old. After that day, he found out her name and knew that she was the third child in the family like himself.

Later, they all survived the most difficult three years. After that, Qiao Family's life became more and more prosperous, while Wang Family was still very poor. His eldest brother and second brother got married one after another.

A girl in the village can seek an in-law family at the age of sixteen or seventeen. When she was sixteen, the matchmaker frequently went to Qiao's house to talk about match. The young men in the production team near and far all wanted to marry her as a wife. He did to.

But he didn't want to marry her back to make her live in a thatched hut or eat pickled veg and gruel with him every meal. So when the troops went to the production team to select people to serve as soldiers, he seized the opportunity.

Before going to the army, he really wanted to ask her to wait for him. He couldn't open his mouth though. He had nothing. If he didn't get any results, why should he let her waste time for him?

In the end, he didn't say anything and went to the army alone with a suitcase on his back.

He went all out with his life. When others put in 100% of sweat, he paid 200%. When others practiced for ten hours, he gave himself two additional hours of practice.

His hard work paid off with a hefty result. He was promoted from soldier to squad leader to platoon commander. When he thought he had finally made some achievements and could come back to propose marriage to her, she got married.

After knowing that she was married, he regretted and blamed himself very much in his heart. He should have come back earlier. He should have the cheek to express his heart to her. Maybe she will be willing to wait for him.

But it's useless to regret. Before returning to the army, he made an excuse to go to the production team where her husband's house was located. Just so that he could take a look at her from a distance.

After returning to the army, he worked even harder. Although he didn't know who he was fighting for, he didn't want to miss the next person he liked because of his incompetence.

It took him three years to be promoted to the platoon commander and eight years to be promoted to Colonel. During this period, countless people wanted to match with him. Some of whom he directly refused, while some couldn't be refused and he went on a blind date. None made his heart move.

When he came back this time because of family matters, he had never thought that he would meet her. Let alone that she would go home after a divorce!

The moment he heard her divorce, he felt his heart beating fast. His blood was pumping. This sounded a bit of despicable gloating, but he was really glad that the man had no eyes!

In the past few days since he came back, he was busy with Huo Family's matter and going to the county city to inquire about his fifth younger brother. He thought that he wouldn't be able to think of other things when he was busy. But her appearance seemed to be engraved in his heart. The busier he was, the more he wanted to see her.

A few days of brewing, it made him understand that he wanted to marry her!

He didn't want to miss this opportunity again. If he missed this opportunity again, he will regret it for the rest of his life!

Qiao Hong Xia heard him mention that she gave him half a mantou back then and that he wanted to marry her eleven years ago. Her heart seemed to contain many jumping rabbits. They were all jumping wildly.

Thump thump thump...

It was the sound of her heartbeat.

The two stood so close. She wondered if he would hear her heartbeat.

She tried to calm herself down, but it didn't work at all!

She blushed. She bit her lower lip and said, "So... are you trying to repay your gratitude?"

Wang Yan Sheng nodded his head like a fool: "Didn't the ancients say that life-saving grace should be repaid with body? I want to promise myself to you..."

After that, he wanted to kick himself again!

What the hell was going on with him today?

Why was he saying such a hooligan words?

Qiao Hong Xia's neck turned red: "Do you usually talk to women like this?"

Wang Yan Sheng shook his head like a rattle: "No, I don't talk to other women like that. No, no. I don't have any other women!"

"Pfft..."

Qiao Hong Xia finally couldn't help laughing when she saw how he was nervous to the point of talking nonsense.

Wang Yan Sheng took in her pink cheeks and the corners of her lips curled up. An impulse surged in his heart; he wanted to hug her in his arms!

He took a deep breath and stated, "Hong Xia, I got a clumsy mouth and can't speak. But I really want to get along with you. If you want, we can get engaged immediately. It's just marriage is a year later."

According to the custom of the village, after the death of an elder in the family, one year must pass before getting married and having a wedding.

Qiao Hong Xia felt like her mouth was stuffed with sweet dates. The sweetness seeped from her mouth to her heart: "I-I'll talk to you after I think about it!"

After speaking, she turned and ran down the mountain as if a wolf was chasing behind her.

Wang Yan Sheng watch her fleeing back. The corners of his mouth couldn't help but lift.

...

Qiao Hong Xia ran home in one swoop.

Lin Hui walked out of the kitchen holding her belly. Just in time to see her panting. She couldn't help but ask, "Why did you run to this state? Did something happen?"

Qiao Hong Xia had a guilty conscience of a thief. Her eyes were erratic and dared not look at her: "Nothing happened."

Her temperament had always been open. And at this moment, she was fidgety. Lin Hui can't even notice if she doesn't want to. It was just she was gentle. She would never be nosy about things the other party didn't want to say.

She reached out and grasped her basket, "Give me the vegetables. I'll wash them."

Qiao Hong Xia shook her head: "No, I'll do it. You have such a big belly. Don't do the usual housework. Let me come back and do it!"

Lin Hui curled the corners of her lips: "It's only been five months. It's still a few months before the actual delivery. How can I do nothing?"

Out of the entire production, one won't be able to find a second pair of sister-in-laws who gets along so well like them.

In the end, Qiao Hong Xia took on the job of washing vegetables.

But after washing half a day, she didn't finish. She had ruined all the cabbage!

When Lin Hui came out again, she found her like this. She couldn't help but be a little worried: "Hong Xia, do you have something on your mind? The women in the village always speaks badly, so don't take their words to heart!"

Some time ago, Zhao Jie Fang remarried. It was publicized by Song Jin Lai's wife. The whole production team knew about it.

She was worried that Qiao Hong Xia had heard something unpleasant when she went out just now and kept her grievance in her heart.

Qiao Hong Xia looked up and saw Second Elder Sister-in-law looking at her with worried eyes. Her heart warmed: "Second Elder Sister-in-law, I'm really fine. But I have something...I want to ask for your opinion."

Lin Hui saw her cheeks suddenly turned red. A strange feeling surged in her heart: "What's the matter?"

Qiao Hong Xia hesitated: "Second Elder Sister-in-law, how did you make up your mind to be with my second elder brother?"

Speaking of which, Second Elder Sister-in-law was really infatuated with Second Elder Brother!

Back then, when her second elder brother's legs weren't healed, she had no hesitation to marry her second elder brother!

This time, it was Lin Hui's turn to blush: "How did I get pulled in? Actually, there's nothing to say. I just don't want to miss it again."

Qiao Hong Xia looked at her with bright eyes: "Then were you worried that you will not unsuitable for each other after remarriage?"

Speaking of which, them sister-in-laws have a very rough marriage. One was a widow and the other was divorced. In the eyes of others, they were all "broken shoes"!

People like them who had been married once needed more courage to remarry. That was because they were afraid of making a wrong decision. If she made another wrong decision, can she still get divorced again?

If she really get divorced again, her reputation will stink all over the world!

Lin Hui smiled and nodded: "Of course I'm worried. But compared to worrying about inappropriateness, I'm more afraid of regrets."

She had regretted it once. A rare chance to try again appeared to her. If she missed it again this time, she will definitely regret it for the rest of her life!

Qiao Hong Xia was holding a vegetable leaf in her hand as looked on in contemplation.

Lin Hui looked at the vegetable leaves that were kneaded out of shape in her hands. She tentatively asked, "Hong Xia, do you... have any thoughts in your mind?"

Qiao Hong Xia came back to her senses and her face burst into flames.

She stood up in a panic. Holding the pot of broken vegetable leaves, she spoke, "Second Elder Sister-in-law, I'm going to cook. You go to the room to rest for a while. I'll call you later when dinner is ready!"

After speaking, she ran away again.

When it was time to eat, the table was full of "sorrows and complaints".

"Third Aunt, this dish is so salty!" Da Qiao almost cried when she took a bite of the dish.

When Qiao Hong Xia heard this, she quickly took a sample with her chopsticks and almost spit it out. It was too salty. How many times did she put the salt in?


Little Yi Ming crossed his little arms and said with a sullen face: "Mom, waste is shameful. You can't spit it out!"

Qiao Hong Xia: "..."

Seeing the slumped appearance of Third Aunt, Da Qiao covered her mouth and giggled.

Qiao Hong Xia stood up and declared, "Don't eat these. I'll make you some noodles."

Lin Hui followed and stood up: "Forget it. Let me. With the way you are, I worry about handing over the kitchen to you again!"

She was now quite sure that Qiao Hong Xia had something on her mind. And it should be a good thing.

Qiao Hong Xia felt guilty again.

That night, the dinner at Qiao's small house was a little late. That same night, Qiao Hong Xia had insomia again.


...

"Clang clang clang..."

The next day, Wang Shui Sheng got off work half an hour earlier. Then he sounded the gong and asked everyone to gather at the threshing yard. He had something to announce.

"What do you think the leader wants to say? Could it be that West Wood matter has been spread out?"

"No way? Didn't the captain tell everyone not to speak out?"

"It's hard to say. You also know that there are a lot of loose mouths in this production team!"

"Damn, if this is the case, I would definitely let that person go when I find out who said it!"

This spread in an instant. The more it spread, the worse it became. Everyone suspected each other. A few people almost fought.

Wang Shui Sheng came over, knocked on the gong, and bellowed, "Just be quiet. No fights allowed, or I'll deduct work points!"

When everyone heard that work points would be deducted, they quieted down.

Wang Shui Sheng coughed and stated, "Our production team has so-so harvests. We don't have any specialties, nor do we have a geographical advantage. As a result, our production team has been unable to go up and down over the years. We won't starve to death, but we can't be rich!"

"Since I have become the production leader, I naturally want to help everyone and the entire production team to become rich. But I am slow brain that's inflexible. Nor do I have connections. So I'm really sorry for everyone over the years!"

When everyone heard the beginning, they couldn't help but be a little stunned.

What did Leader mean?

Did he not want to do it?

Most of the people looked worried. Though Wang Shui Sheng was not very skilled as a production team leader, he was fair and not greedy. Everyone was quite satisfied with him as the production leader.

There were also a small number of people who were delighted. Some people have long wanted to remove Wang Shui Sheng from the position of production leader and replace him. But because Wang Family had old Third Wang, who was an official in the army. No one dared to go against him outright.

Wang Shui Sheng ignored everyone's discussion and continued to shout with his deep voice: "My third younger brother came back this time and showed me a way. He said that the country needs a lot of Chinese herbal medicine now. There are almost no production teams that can grow Chinese herbal medicine. So he suggested that our production team can develop in this direction!”

Someone shouted: "Leader, how can we develop? It can't be that everyone plant Chinese herbal medicine instead of food? Then what will we eat at the end of the year?"

"Eat the northwest wind!" Someone contradicted. "The community stipulates that the production team can only grow commercial crops. If the leader privately change to Chinese herbal medicine and we can't pay the grain, each and every one of us will have to go to jail!"

When everyone heard this, they panicked.

"Leader, you can't do this!"

"Yeah yeah. we don't want to go to jail. What's wrong with growing food?"

"That's right, although we can't be rich, we still have food to eat. If we plant some Chinese herbal medicine, can those thing survive? Even if we grew it, it can't fill our stomach!"

Wang Shui Sheng saw that everyone was very spirited. So he banged on the gong quickly. Even when his voice was hoarse, there was still no way to calm everyone down.

At this moment, Wang Yan Sheng walked out of the crowd with his long legs and came to the stage.

He glanced coldly at everyone. His strong and powerful voice boomed, "Everyone quiet!"

As soon as this sounded, the whole threshing floor seemed to be like a duck strangled by the neck. There was no sound.

Very few people in the production team didn't know Wang Yan Sheng's identity in the army. This time, when he came back, many people wanted to have a relationship with him. Unfortunately, after he came back for so many days, he was almost out every day. It was difficult for everyone to see him!

At this moment, he was standing tall and straight on the top. His aura carried unspoken power. With this holler, everyone naturally became fearful.

Wang Yan Sheng explained with a solemn face: "When my eldest brother said planting Chinese herbal medicines, he doesn't mean that we do not grow food. The land of the production team belongs to the state. Only after confirming with the government can the plant be changed, otherwise it is illegal!"

"Then what did Leader mean just now?" Someone asked boldly.

Wang Yan Sheng responded: "Every family has a private plot. Though the area isn't large, you can use this private plot to try to grow Chinese herbal medicine if you want."

It turned out he meant the private plot. When everyone heard this, their hearts finally settle back down.

Private plots weren't allowed to grow commercial crops. So ordinary households use them to grow vegetables, such as cucumbers, pumpkins, radishes, and cabbage. Though it wasn't much, it was enough for the family's daily needs.

If this private land was changed to Chinese herbal medicine, what will they eat after that? Eat plain congee with boiled water every day?

So some people weren't willing!

"Old Third, the Chinese herbal medicine you mentioned, is there any benefit after planting it?"

For example, can it be sold to a supply and demand cooperative for a good price. Or the state might send someone to buy it? If the price is good, they will be happy. But if it's not good, why would they plant it?

Wang Yan Sheng answered: "If you can plant a large area, it will naturally be beneficial. But at the beginning, the amount isn't large. On top of that, everyone hasn't plant it before. It needs a process of exploration and adaptation. In other words, in the short term, it may be possible that there's no benefit."

If one can't get any benefits, would any one want to plant it?

Were they retarded?

The crowd boiled again and all kind of complaints erupted.

Qiao Hong Xia looked at the man on the stage with a complicated mood.

Before yesterday, he was another villager to her. Other than that, there was no relationship between them.

But after yesterday, they got a tie that no one else knew about. At this time, seeing everyone disobeyed him, she felt nervous for some reason.

"Mom, I don't think Wang... old Third Wang isn't someone who mess around. Since he dares to say such a thing. He must have a plan later, but it's hard to tell everyone now."

She considered it for a while. Then she turned her head and said to her mom in a hushed voice.

Qiao Xiu Zhi glanced at her and said, "You... seem to know him well?"

"Boom!"

It seemed that a thunder had struck in Qiao Hong Xia's heart. Her face instantly turned red.

She wanted to say that she didn't know him. But when she met her mom's penetrating eyes, she couldn't say a word. She could only bow her head with a blushing face.

In Qiao Xiu Zhi's eyes, it appeared more and more guilty.

At this time, there was another woman's eyes fixated on Wang Yan Sheng in the crowd.

That person wasn't Fang Xiao Juan, but a female educated youth, Da Zhi.

Da Zhi's eyes were bright and her cheeks were pink. She stared at the tall and straight man on the stage without blinking and asked the female educated youth beside her, "Who is that man on the stage? Why haven't I seen him before?"

The man on stage was amazing!

Those pair of straight and slender long legs. That tall and straight figure. Those handsome and resolute facial features. No matter which, they were all in line with her interpretation of the perfect man!

"Him? He's the production team leader's third younger brother. I heard that he is a very capable person. He was just promoted to colonel last year. He hasn't been home for a few years. It is normal for you not to know him."

The female educated youth beside her was from the first batch of educated youth entering the countryside. Because she was old and married someone from the production team a few years ago and had children, she knew Wang Yan Sheng's background very well.

Colonel!

Da Zhi's face turned even redder. Her body trembled with excitement.

This man was simply a dream lover tailored for her!

This man was hers!

Wang Yan Sheng spoke up again to silence everyone: "My eldest brother and I are just telling everyone about this. As for whether you want to change to Chinese herbal medicine, you can decide for yourself. If you don't want to, the production team will never force you! Give you one day to think about it. If you want to change to Chinese herbal medicine, go to the production team office tomorrow to sign up!"

"None of us have ever grown Chinese herbal medicine, what if it die?"

Some people know that Wang Yan Sheng was a capable person. Like Qiao Hong Xia thought, he did nothing aimlessly. So they were a little moved when they saw him on stage just now.

When Wang Yan Sheng heard this question, the corner of his mouth twitched slightly: "Our production team has three people from the farm before. They happened to have experience planting Chinese herbal medicine. At that time, they can ask them to guide everyone in planting!"

Some people who want to grow plants were relieved when they hear this.

"Do you have any questions? If not, then..."

Just when Wang Shui Sheng was about to dismiss everyone, a delicate voice suddenly rang out: "Leader, I have something to say!"

Da Zhi squeezed out of the crowd and walked toward the stage with her hip swaying.

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AKIT7 74

Chapter 74


Da Qiao's deep black eyes widened: "Elder Brother Huo Chi, why do you say that? Did you discover something?"

Seeing that she didn't get angry when her face being pinched by him, Huo Chi was helpless at her good temper.

He let go her face and answered, "En, I found a pile of chicken feathers and chicken bones on the slope where your sister fainted. Those things are still fresh. It should have been buried in the past few days!"

Da Qiao's eyes widened: "Elder Brother Huo Chi, can you show me it now?"

Huo Chi nodded and glanced around. Seeing that no one around, he took her into the thickets.

The place where the chicken bones and feathers were buried was in the bushes less than two meters away from Xiao Qiao's fainting spot.

"Elder Brother Huo Chi, how do you know there are chicken bones and feathers buried here?"

Da Qiao squatted down and carefully identified the chicken feathers. It was really fresh. Not like it had been buried for a long time. No one had come in this part of West Wood before. So there was no third party except Xiao Qiao.

Huo Chi shook his head: "I didn't know something was buried here. But your younger sister had bleed a lot that day. At the time, my mom said that she probably couldn't survive. Unexpectedly, after one night, she came back with nothing. It's weird!"

At that time, Xiao Qiao was covered in blood when she was found. The ground was also stained red with blood. If she really had shed so much blood, she would have died of blood loss long ago. Even if she survived by luck, she should be discharged from the hospital so fast. Or appeared to be full of vitality.

There must be something up here!

So he sneaked into West Wood to find evidence while the villagers went to work. And he found it!

Da Qiao tilted her head and pondered for a moment. Then she softly spoke, "You mean the blood on Young Sister's body...is chicken blood?"

Huo Chi nodded: "There is no other way to explain her situation!"

At that time, Xiao Qiao must have rolled down the slope and hit her brain. Only a bit of blood spilled out. The situation shouldn't be serious. In order to pretend to lose her memory, she caught a wild chicken, killed it, and got its blood on herself. Like this, it seem serious and can deceive everyone.

That day, everyone was frightened when they saw how much blood she bleed. They didn't know whether the blood on her body was human blood or chicken blood. Later, everyone's attention was on her memory loss. Like this, the matter was muddled through.

Da Qiao thought for a while. Her deep black eyes looked at him admiringly, "Elder Brother Huo Chi, you are so amazing! I couldn't consider this!"

Huo Chi turned his face to the side and responded, "I'm so-so."

Da Qiao blinked her long eyelashes and curiously eyed at him, "Elder Brother Huo Chi, why is your face red?"

Huo Chi's face became hot: "... I've walked so far just now. I'm a little hot. By the way, what are you going to do next?"

Da Qiao witnessed his ears quickly turning red under the sun. She found it amusing: "I want to tell my grandmother!"

Huo Chi approved of her approach. Da Qiao's grandmother was reasonable and domineering. She won't let Xiao Qiao's tricks succeed.

The two buried the soil back before quietly running back to continue picking wild vegetables.

The villagers were overjoyed at this side. So many fruits and fishes. Even the new year wasn't as bountiful!

In addition to being happy, everyone sighed with regret. Why didn't they find out there was such an entrance earlier?

The trap at the other entrance of West Wood was set up many years ago. At that time, there weren't so many mists in the mountains. Later, when there were more and more mists, no one dared to casually enter.

This time it was really a bumper harvest. Every household was given at least two fish and ten jins of fruit. Everyone couldn't help swallowing when they looked at the plump grass carp.

Huo Chi's family also got a share of one fish and two jins of fruit because of their merit in leading the way.

Wang Shui Sheng specially instructed everyone not to spread it everywhere. If people from other production teams knew about it, maybe the things in this forest would be confiscated by the community in the future!

Since it concerned their own interests, naturally no one would object. They all patted their chests and promised that they would never say it.

It was getting late. Wang Shui Sheng ordered the meeting to end and everyone hurriedly brought things home to cook!

...

Qiao Family got three fish. Two were used that night to make braised tofu fish.

First, clean up the grass carps. Then, it was smashed into pieces. Once the oil was in the pan and was hot enough, the minced garlic and ginger go in. A scent came out. The diced fish got poured in and fried until it was slightly golden. Adjust the seasoning and add some rural pickled peppers and brined veg to stew together. Once it was almost stew enough, the rural old tofu were cut into it. Simmer for ten minutes and it was done.

The grass carps raised under the waterfall was very tender. Without a hint of earthy taste. The tofu, which was embedded with flavor, was also very tasty. That night, Qiao Family almost swallowed their tongues.

Wan Chun Ju downed four bowls of dry rice by herself. The fish was so tender that she almost shed tears. After she became pregnant, she couldn't eat meat. Now this strange problem was finally cured!

Because she was still in confinement, she pushed the bowl to her daughters to wash after eating.

She picked up little Dong Yun, who was beside her, to feed her: "Mom's precious darling. Oh, how can you eat so much? Really Mom's precious!"

She looked at the daughter in her arms. Her face shone with the brilliance of motherly love. Qiao Zhen Guo, who walked in, trembled.

His wife had been very abnormal recently!

Wan Chun Ju was born in a family that favored sons over daughters. She herself was the same. When Qiao Dong He and Qiao Dong Ying were born, she had a dark face every day. She was worried that she wouldn't be able to give birth to a son in the future.

This fourth child was another daughter. Everyone thought she would be displeased. Who knew that she was like a different person.

She hugged her daughter every day and called her little precious darling. She sang how good-looking and smart she was. Or how she was the most beautiful child in the whole community. No matter whether little Dong Yun cried and pooped, she was patient. Simply almost catching up to the An Ping favoritism back then!

Wasn't her current state abnormal?

Qiao Zhen Guo asked, "Wife, why have you been talking with your voice pinched recently? Do you feel any irritation?"

Wan Chun Ju blushed with anger: "Qiao Zhen Guo, why can't you spit out ivory from your dog's mouth every day?"

Qiao Zhen Guo said: "I don't have a dog's mouth. So of course I can't spit out ivory! And there is no ivory in the dog's mouth. Wife, don't talk nonsense in the future. It will make you look uneducated!"

Wan Chun Ju: "..."

From the start, she was uneducated!

Wan Chun Ju took a deep breath and changed the subject: "Zhen Guo, I gave little Dong Yun a nice name."

She felt that the name Dong Yun wasn't good. She should use two words name like Da Qiao, so that she would look cute and be liked by Father-in-law and Mother-in-law!

Qiao Zhen Guo laughed: "Wife, you can't even recognize your own name. What good name can you come up with?"

Wanchun Ju thumped him hard: "...Who said that one can't choose a good name when one is illiterate? I want to change our daughter's name to Tian Tian. What do you think of this name? Isn't it nice?"

"Hahaha..." When Qiao Zhen Guo heard the name, he immediately laughed like a dog, "Wife, you might as well call her Da Niu!"

Although he didn't dislike that his little daughter' not-so-pretty look, it was a fact that she wasn't good-looking.

The average baby was only ugly when it was first born. Wrinkled skin like an old man. But it grow and will become more beautiful in a few days. However, little Dong Yun was even more ugly after she grows.

The more she grew, the more she looked like Wan Chun Ju. Her skin was naturally tanned. She got a flat nose and a big mouth. The name of such a little girl was Tian Tian? Simply have the same effect as naming a beauty Da Zhuang or Gou Dan. Very discordant.

Wan Chun Ju was so angry that her face turned red and white: "Qiao Zhen Guo, this is your biological daughter. Does you conscience not hurt to talk about her like this as her dad?"

Qiao Zhen Guo reached out and touched his chest. He confirmed, "Yes, it doesn't hurt at all."

Wan Chun Ju: "...If you think Tian Tian doesn't sound good, call her Yun Yun, Qiao Yun Yun."

Qiao Zhen Guo scratched his head and pointed out, "Won't it be different from her two elder sisters?"

Wan Chun Ju said as a matter of course: "Then Dong He and Dong Ying also change along. Change to Qiao He He and Qiao Ying Ying!"

The sisters, Qiao Dong He and Qiao Dong Ying walked in and happened to hear this. They immediately uttered in unison, "I don't want!"

What bloody name was that!

Qiao Ying Ying wasn't bad. But what the hell was Qiao He He?

At the thought of her name changing to this, Qiao Dong He openly confronted her mom for the second time.

Wan Chun Ju gritted her teeth angrily: "Even if you don't want, you still have to! As a child, whatever name your parents give you, you have to use it. What place do you have to decide?"

Qiao Dong Ying rolled her eyes and retorted, "Mom, if you are willing to change my name to Wan Sha Zhu, I will allow you to change my name!"

Wan Chun Ju was so furious that her whole face turned red: "You damn girl. You really infuriate me! Zhen Guo, you handle your two daughters!"

However, Qiao Zhen Guo laughed like a dog again: "Hahaha, why don't you mother and daughters change names together?"

Wan Chun Ju exploded into puffer fish!

While at the main room. Da Qiao told the adults about today's findings. Everyone was shocked when they heard it.

They knew that Xiao Qiao had a scheming heart, but they didn't expect her it too be this deep!

With a cold face, Qiao Xiu Zhi stated: "We were also careless. To ignore such an important matter!"

Qiao Hong Xia was amazed: "Say, how did that child grow? At this age, she knows how to use this kind of trick to scheme against everyone. If she grows up more, what will she be like?"

Lin Hui rubbed her belly and didn't speak. She was very glad that she hardened her heart to let her come back to Qiao's house before. Otherwise, with such a calamity living at home, how could she sleep peacefully?

Seeing her mom's actions, Da Qiao clustered over. She lightly leaned on her belly and said softly, "Younger brothers, I'm Elder Sister. Are you guys good today?"

Lin Hui's gazes went soft: "They are very good. It must be because they have a good elder sister like you to set an example for them!"

When Da Qiao heard the words, her eyes brighten while her heart was full of pride.

Qiao Hong Xia paused before speaking out, "Dad, Mom, do you want to expose her in front of everyone?"

Xue Chuan pondered a moment. Then he shook his head, "I don't think this is appropriate."

Once it's explained like this, everyone may not believe it. After all, Xiao Qiao was only a seven-year-old child. Everyone will only think that they didn't want to raise Xiao Qiao and want to "quickly take the killer move".

Second, he didn't want to force the dog into the poor alley. That child had so many scheme as well as having such distorted mentality. If she is forced to a desperate situation, it will be hard to guard against if she does something more extreme.

Thirdly, no matter how bad she was, she still got the blood of Qiao Family. If something happen, it wasn't like they can kill her, right?

Qiao Xiu Zhi nodded: "Your dad is right. It's better to resolve this matter privately."

The next day, Xiao Qiao was called to Qiao's old house.

...

This was the first time Xiao Qiao stepped into Qiao's house since she and her mom left Qiao's house.

Her heart trembled with anticipation.

She thought her acting skills deceived everyone and made them finally accept her!

Unexpectedly, as soon as she took a step into Qiao's old house, Qiao Xiu Zhi cut straight into her fake amnesia and the matter of using chicken blood as blood on herself. Qiao Xiu Zhi didn't allow her room to refute and announced Qiao Family's decision.

"Go back and tell your mom monthly meat and eggs is abolished. You will no longer be a child of our Qiao Family. You're not allowed to step into Qiao's house. Nor are you allowed to approach anyone in Qiao Family. Once you grow up, your dad will give you a dowry. Other than that, don't think about anything else!"

Qiao Xiu Zhi stared at her as she coldly uttered.

The production team distributed grain every year based on the population-labor ratio 6:4. Xiao Qiao now had to study and can’t work in the fields. So she can’t earn food from the labor part.

As for tuition fees, if Fang Xiao Juan really can't afford it, Qiao Family can help out until she graduate from elementary school. There will be no more after that.

With so such sly mind, it was better to not let her read too many books!

Xiao Qiao was trembling with anger!

She thought that Qiao Family wanted her to come over to accept her in. Unexpectedly, it was to cut off relations with her!

She squeezed her fingers hard to calm herself down. Her eyes reddened. Tears fell as she spoke, "Grandmother, I don't know what you're talking about... I don't understand. My head hurts..."

"Stop pretending!" Qiao Hong Xia said with a look of contempt, "We have found the chicken feathers and chicken bones you buried in West Wood. If you don't admit it, we can call everyone in the production team to examine it together. You lost so much blood that day and the doctor didn't say anything. I want to see what's going on!"

In fact, they were too hasty that day to the hospital. Qiao Zhen Jun didn't dare to check Xiao Qiao's wound at will. While the doctor didn't ask too much. He just assumed that the child fell on chicken blood and hit her head.

Xiao Qiao was so vex that she was about to explode!

Her fingers dug to the point her palm bleed. She bit her lip and didn't speak.

The day she rolled down the slope and hit the back of her head, she did bleed. But not much. She woke up after an hour or two of unconsciousness.

After that, she didn't dare to move around casually. She hid behind the rocks on the slope and waited for the dawn. What made her feel chilled was that no one came to look for her after she disappeared for a whole night!

Later, she came up with an idea and felt that this was a good opportunity to survive. She could pretend to lose her memory and return to Qiao's house!

A wild chicken happened to run by nearby. She caught the wild chicken, killed it and got the chicken blood spilled on her body and the ground. After lighting a fire, the chicken was grilled and eaten. Then all the chicken feathers and chicken bones were buried in the bushes.

She thought she implemented it flawlessly. Unexpectedly, she was discovered so quickly!

Seeing her biting her lip and not speaking, Qiao Xiu Zhi became more and more wary of her: "Go back. Remember what I said and don't make trouble again!"

A seven-year-old child actually didn't panic after her lies being exposed by an adult! If her character was on the right path, why couldn't she succeed in?

However, she was bent on taking the wrong path. With her personality, she mustn't be allowed to come back to Qiao's house!

Xiao Qiao raised her head. Her eyes glared at Qiao Xiu Zhi and said word by word, "One day, you will regret what you said today!"

After speaking, she turned and left.

Qiao Hong Xia widened her eyes in fright. A shiver run through her body.

If she hadn't seen it with her own eyes, she couldn't believe such vicious gazes and words came from a seven-year-old child!

Lin Hui walked out of the next room. Frowning, she spoke, "In the future, let Da Qiao stay away from her. Da Qiao is so innocent."

Qiao Xiu Zhi glanced at her belly, which had grown another notch, and said, "You have to be careful about that pair of mother and daughter. Once old Second settle down in that side, your family will move to the town to live. The farther away from them two, the better!"

Lin Hui nodded: "Don't worry, Mom. I will stay away from them."

Xiao Qiao returned to the thatched hut with a flushing face.

As soon as Fang Xiao Juan saw her, she immediately latched onto her and asked, "Why did Qiao Family call you over? Did they change their minds and let you go back to Qiao's house?"

Xiao Qiao gritted her teeth and replied, "What go back to Qiao's house! They cut ties with me!"

Fang Xiao Juan was stunned for a moment, "What? Cut off ties! What about the pork and eggs that were agreed before? Are they not going to give it?"

There were still seven or eight days before Meng Hong Guang's arrival. Even if they meet, she will definitely not be able to go back to the city with him immediately. So she had to rely on Qiao Family to nourish herself.

Now that the meat in her mouth was gone, how can she be calm?

Xiao Qiao's hand was hurt from her pinching. She tried hard to get out of her grasp, but it was useless: "Yes, it's gone, it's gone! Let go, you're hurting me!"

The humiliation at Qiao's house today made Xiao Qiao explode. She could no longer be as calm as before.

Fang Xiao Juan swung a slap over: "Dead girl, so what if you are reborn? I've been your mother for two lifetimes. If you dare to speak to me in such a tone, see if I won't kill you!"

Xiao Qiao's face tilted from the slap. Her cheeks were aching.

Fire raged within her as she vowed that one day, she would kill everyone in Qiao Family, including Fang Xiao Juan!

...

At Qiao Zhen Jun's side, he went to the food factory to report for duty.

Although his position was only a gatekeeper and a temporary worker, he could not take his post immediately.

First, he must be familiar with all the locations and layouts of the factory, as well as the main directors in the factory. He must be able to recite the rules and regulations of the factory. After he was familiar with these, he can start working.

Of course, these weren't difficult. Just need to put in some mental effort.

Qiao Zhen Jun cherished this job very much. So his attitude was very sincere. Whatever, his mentor told him to do, he did.

Everyone thought that he came through the backdoor and his attitude would definitely be very arrogant. Like he would look down on them, doorkeeper. Surprisingly, he seem to be humble. He brought a lot of food for everyone upon his arrival.

As the saying goes, it was hard to bite the hands that feed you. Everyone ate his food and the sense of rejection and unfamiliarity toward him melt away a lot. Plus everyone had a carefree temperament and will not engage in mind fight. So they quickly accepted him.

Although Qiao Zhen Jun's mouth wasn't sweet and his brain wasn't as flexible as his fifth younger brother, he was willing to work. Everyone dislike night-shift, so he took the initiative to change shifts with everyone. Seeing him so easy-to-get-along, their attitude toward him was nicer and nicer.

In this way, Qiao Zhen Jun quickly stabilized in the factory.

There was was some people talking about his backdoor and background. Some people even asked him in his face. He didn't say anything about the relationship between Shen Family and the factory manager. Only answered that he bought this position with money.

Nowadays, using money to exchange for a employment was an often occurrence. No one was surprised.

At this response, everyone were very curious, how a young man from the countryside could spend so much money to buy a job.

On the day off, Qiao Zhen Jun went to Shen's house with the hundred-year-old Ganoderma lucidum.

Shen Family were shocked when they found out that he brought a hundred-year-old Ganoderma lucidum.

This kind of thing can't be bought with money. They didn't expect that Qiao Family would be able to take out two big pieces in one go!

Shen Family felt that this gift was very valuable. Because old Mister Shen wasn't in good health, they accepted this gift after deliberation.

In their heart, they plan to use other things to return Qiao Family's thoughtfulness in the future.

Toward this relative, Shen Family was now more and more satisfied from top to bottom. When they heard that they had accepted a little country girl as their goddaughter, many people had said sour words.

The most talked about was that these country people were the most greedy. They will definitely stick to Shen Family like leech in the future and they will regret it later!

Shen Family didn't take this to heart at the time. At this moment, they were even more grateful for their decision. Although they gave Qiao Family a lot of things, Qiao Family never took advantage of them.

Just for this point, this relative was worth staying interacting with.

...

On this day, Qiao Hong Xia was returned from picking vegetables in her private plot. She was halfway there, when she was stopped by Wang Yan Sheng.

Wang Yan Sheng looked at her with self-conscious expression: "Hong Xia, can you come with me for a moment? I have something to tell you."

Qiao Hong Xia halted for a moment. A strange feeling surged in her heart. After thinking about it, she followed: "Okay."

For fear of being seen by the people in the village, Wang Yan Sheng walked in front, while Qiao Hong Xia followed behind not far or near.

Wang Yan Sheng stopped when he reached halfway up the mountain.

There were very few people here. The terrain was relatively high. Once someone comes over, they can immediately notice.

When Qiao Hong Xia saw him bring herself to this place, the strange feeling in her heart became stronger and stronger. Recalling the way he smiled at her that night, her heartbeat couldn't help speeding up again.

"What do you want to say to me?" She stopped an arm length away from him and tensely spoke.

Wang Yan Sheng's face also displayed a little nervousness. He coughed: "I am twenty-six years old this year. Just promoted to the position of colonel at the end of last year. A month's salary is sixty-five yuan and seven dimes in total. On holiday season, there are other subsidy. Over the years, I have given the majority of my salary to my family. So I only saved 400 yuan. I told my family two days ago that I will only give Dad 100 yuan as living expenses every year. Any other other times, I won't send the money back."

Qiao Hong Xia's heart beat faster and stammered, "Why, why are you telling me this?"

Wang Yan Sheng stared at her with sharp eyes and solemnly stated, "Hong Xia, I want to match you."

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