Seeing the indignant expressions on everyone's faces, Dong Yiyi must have believed what she said.

A barely perceptible smile appeared on her lips.

Now all we need to do is wait for things to develop, and for everyone in the village to know Su Qiao's true colors, then no one will want to associate with her anymore.

When that time comes, she will be all alone and helpless, and she will fall into her hands anyway.

"Everyone, please don't get agitated. I will help her complete her share. Let's give her a chance."

A kind-hearted old lady overheard this and advised, "Child, even if you are good friends, you shouldn't be so biased towards her. You'll spoil her."

As a result, the crowd felt some sympathy for Dong Yiyi.

A perfectly good girl was dragged down by a false friendship.

She was already barely managing to do her own work, and now with Su Qiao's share added, she'd have to work until the evening.

"Thank you everyone. Actually, I just wanted to help Qiaoqiao get a chance."

He then bowed deeply.

"Well said, but what opportunities are you going to try to secure for me?"

The crowd parted, and Su Qiao stood at the back, carrying a large basket of pig feed on her back and a large bundle of pig feed in her hands.

"Isn't anyone supposed to be at work today? What are you all doing gathered here?"

Dong Yiyi's pupils contracted when she saw Su Qiao appear.

"How dare you say that? You abandoned your assigned land and ran around everywhere. You have no discipline at all. Are you trying to undermine the team?"

"Exactly! How dare you dump all your work on Dong Zhiqing? You're both from the same place, so why are you so delicate?"

"Qiaoqiao, where have you been playing? You need to follow the rules at work, so don't do it again next time."

Dong Yiyi had a bad feeling, but she continued with what she had said before.

Su Qiao smiled innocently, her eyebrows curving upwards.

"Are you talking about me? I was assigned to gather pig feed today. I'm on my way to hand it in now."

Su Qiao's gray clothes were covered with grass seeds.

He looked rather disheveled; he didn't seem like someone who disliked farm work because it was unclean and wanted to avoid labor.

For a moment, everyone's eyes darted between Dong Zhiqing and Su Qiao.

Who is right?

The onlookers immediately split into two factions.

"Su Zhiqing, why are you walking so fast!" A group of children came over chattering.

Seeing the excitement, they couldn't resist joining in.

[The female supporting character's popularity is rising, and her "conquest value" is about to go negative again. Friendly reminder: if it remains negative before tonight, the host will be punished.]

No! I need to use the item!

As soon as Dong Yiyi said those words, Su Qiao felt the surroundings suddenly become quiet.

A second later, everyone looked confused.

They said it was strange, and then dispersed.

Su Qiao's feet also moved uncontrollably back to the path.

The little bean sprouts followed closely behind her.

Su Qiao had an urge to throw away the basket on her back. It was only when Xiao Bai barked that she snapped out of it.

She immediately looked at Dong Yiyi, who noticed her gaze and glanced up at her.

He smiled and waved at her.

Su Qiao pretended not to see and left with Lu Xiang.

Dong Yiyi didn't pay any attention and continued weeding as if nothing had happened.

Su Qiao felt a chill run down her spine, wondering how many more props like Dong Yiyi were left.

[Master, did that naughty thing cause trouble again?]

I sensed a strange fluctuation.

Xiao Bai sidled up to her and cautiously inquired.

Su Qiao nodded solemnly.

If Dong Yiyi continues to use props, her situation will become difficult.

She might do something against her conscience.

If these things cause her public image to decline.

Wouldn't this pave the way for Dong Yiyi's path to becoming a leading lady...?

Wait until the female protagonist's system upgrades to plunder.

The original owner's fate was disfigurement, accidental death, and the destruction of her family...

What was the female lead like back then?

With her boyfriend by her side, she became increasingly beautiful, and the Dong family also prospered.

Dong Yiyi's parents both became employees, and her younger brother joined the army, where he distinguished himself and was promoted to officer...

Later, all of these became Dong Yiyi's leverage in marrying into the Pei family...

hiss……

She returned to the courtyard and fell silent along with Xiaobai.

Lu Xiangze's home.

The eldest son of the brigade leader rode his bicycle, with the brigade leader on the back, and stopped in front of the Lu family's house with a squeak.

Before the car had even come to a complete stop, the captain jumped out.

"Open the door! Open the door! Something has happened to Lu Xiangze."

The captain knocked loudly on the door.

The people inside arrived late.

It took Lu's mother quite a while to come out.

Upon seeing that it was the brigade leader, Lu's mother looked somewhat uneasy.

"Captain, what a rare guest! What brings you to my humble abode?"

Human life was at stake, so the captain ignored Lu's mother's sarcastic remarks.

He explained his purpose in one breath.

"Xiang Ze injured his leg and has been taken to the hospital. The injury is serious; he needs surgery immediately, otherwise he'll never be able to stand again. He doesn't have any money right now, so you'd better take some money to pay the bill. I'll have Da Zhuang take you to the hospital. Hurry!"

"What did you say!" Mrs. Lu exclaimed in disbelief. "How could this happen? It shouldn't be like this." The last few sentences seemed to be spoken to herself.

"What are you standing there for! Go get the money!"

The captain couldn't help but shout.

I've never seen a mother like this before. Her own son is seriously injured, and she's still so indecisive.

Xiang Ze is the most promising kid in the surrounding villages.

If his leg really can't be cured, then his future is uncertain.

He's got the makings of a military officer.

If it's not cured, it will be a huge loss for the Shimizu Brigade.

The captain shook his head helplessly and sat down at the door to wait.

Lu's mother hurriedly went into the house.

I ran quickly to the bedside.

He frantically unfastened the keys from his waistband.

After searching through key after key, I finally found it.

My hands were trembling, and I almost lost the keys.

He pulled out a wooden box from inside, but there wasn't much money left in it.

Only a few large ten-yuan bills remained; the bundles of large ten-yuan bills from before were all gone.

She frantically continued rummaging through the cabinet and pulled out another box.

There were still two bundles of 2000 yuan inside, thankfully the money wasn't lost.

I felt much more at ease immediately.

There was also a piece of emerald green jade ring hidden inside.

This is a great item; I'll pass it down to my son as a family heirloom.

Thinking about it this way, a smile appeared on his face.

Hide the box again.

The captain outside urged them a few more times.

Then Lu's mother put on a sad expression and looked at the brigade leader on the threshold, saying, "The money is gone... I've never been able to save any money."

"What did you say?"

"It's really gone..." Mrs. Lu said softly, her head lowered.

The captain understood perfectly well.

She simply didn't want to spend a single penny.

And yet they're putting on this pitiful act.

"You... sigh."

The captain couldn't just hold a knife to the woman's neck and force her to pay.

She sighed and went to help Lu Xiangze think of a solution.

Lu's mother closed the door, revealing a victorious smile.

Asking her to pay? No way!

It's a pity, though; we'll probably lose one source of income in the future.

The youngest son is probably going to have a tough time.

Hospital.

When the captain arrived at the hospital.

The surgery has begun.

There were several men in military uniforms guarding the entrance.

The brigade leader took out 300 yuan that he had scraped together, saying, "Xiang Ze's family... can't come up with the money right now. This is 300 yuan that I got from someone. It's just a small token of my appreciation."

But he was rejected.

Lu Xiangze's comrades were not surprised when they heard the result.

They even comforted the captain.

They have just raised enough money for the surgery, and Lu Xiangze has already entered the operating room.

Unfortunately, the situation doesn't seem to be good...