Zhu Ying's monthly salary was limited. After sending twenty yuan back to Gu Yuanshan's family, she didn't have much left. But she still had to spend money on food and vegetables, so her salary was almost gone. She couldn't afford snacks or nice clothes anymore, and her life was incredibly miserable.

The main problem is that Gu Yuanshan never touches her, except for that one time on New Year's Eve when he thought she was Jin Changqing and pounced on her. Sometimes when she feels lonely, empty, and cold, she directly asks him for things and wants him to pamper her. He says she's pregnant and still thinking about these things. How shameless is that!

This made Zhu Ying look down on Gu Yuanshan even more; he was indeed a country bumpkin who could never be considered respectable.

"Little Stream, has it sprouted?"

Watermelons will sprout in ten to fifteen days after planting. When Wenxi and the others planted watermelons later, the watermelons planted a few days earlier were already slowly sprouting. Looking at the tender green sprouts emerging from the yellowish-brown soil, Tian Shengnan excitedly shouted.

Wenxi, her hands covered in mud, walked over, glanced at it, and said, "Yes, it's sprouted. Everyone, don't make a fuss. Don't let the villagers know what we're planting, lest some people secretly sabotage it and pull out the sprouts."

Captain Qian understood the principle that things are accomplished through secrecy. Everyone knew that Captain Qian had sent Wen Xi and his group out to conduct experiments, but no one knew what they were actually planting.

If we tell everyone now, not only will the villagers cause trouble, but people from other production teams will also come and cause trouble. So, we should just tell everyone the result after things are settled.

Wen Xi looked at Gu Huai'an and said, "When you get back, keep your mouth shut and don't tell Xu Mengying. If this gets out and causes any bad consequences, you two will have to bear the consequences."

Gu Huai'an nodded. "I understand. I definitely won't tell Xu Mengying about something this important."

After Xu Mengying became pregnant, the Gu family sent her money and tickets, and told her not to go to work, but to take good care of her pregnancy. She knew that Gu Huai'an was working, but she didn't know what he was doing.

She thought the field was dirty and was too lazy to go there to find Gu Huai'an.

A few months later, when her belly is bigger and she wears fewer clothes, she can go to the fields and show it off. In everyone's eyes, she is the kind of person who gets pregnant right after getting married, the kind who gets pregnant the fastest. Who wouldn't envy her?

These days, which married woman doesn't want to get pregnant the month after her wedding and secure her position in her husband's family?

Not long after the New Year, Jiang Yue confessed her feelings to Yan Zheng. Yan Zheng did not give Jiang Yue an answer, but Yan Zheng's parents liked Jiang Yue quite a bit, and Yan Lili did not dislike Jiang Yue either, after all, she was Xiaoxi's best friend.

The whole family advised Yan Zheng not to miss out on such a good girl. Even if he didn't like her now, he could get to know her first, and feelings could be cultivated.

Before Yan Zheng could even reply, his mother hurriedly contacted Jiang Yue, saying that Yan Zheng had accepted what she had previously proposed, and Jiang Yue was overjoyed.

When Jiang Yue came to his house for the second time, Yan Zheng learned that his parents had accepted Jiang Yue on his behalf. He had no choice but to agree to get to know her first, but not to date her.

You should get to know someone before you start dating. It's irresponsible to both of you to start a relationship without knowing each other.

Yan Zheng told Jiang Yue not to talk nonsense after returning to the village. Otherwise, if they are not actually dating, but everyone thinks they are, what will she do if her future boyfriend objects to these things?

Jiang Yue understood Yan Zheng's meaning. Moreover, they were only in the acquaintance stage and had not actually started dating, so it was impossible to talk about it until there was a result.

After dinner, Yan's mother urged Yan Zheng to take Jiang Yue to the movies. She said that if the older generation didn't give them a push, the young people probably wouldn't know how to get along.

After leaving the Yan family home, Jiang Yue said shyly, "Brother Yan, if you have something to do, go ahead and do it. I can watch the movie or not."

"It's okay, let's go!" Today is the weekend, and even though he's busy with work, he occasionally gets a day off. Besides, he also needs to give his colleagues a chance to shine.

"Brother Yan, will this really not interfere with your business?" Jiang Yue looked at Yan Zheng with concern.

"No." Yan Zheng shook his head.

After that, the two walked side by side toward the bus stop. They were going to the county town to see a movie. As they walked, Jiang Yue said, "Brother Yan, although you agreed to spend time with me instead of being in a relationship, I am still very happy. I believe that through spending time together, Brother Yan will definitely change his opinion of me."

Jiang Yue believed that through her efforts, she would definitely be able to win over Yan Zheng, not only by changing Yan Zheng's opinion of her, but also by becoming his girlfriend.

Instead of getting along like ordinary friends as we do now.

The bus arrived, and the two boarded it. When they arrived in the county town, they went to find a movie theater to watch a film. After the movie, they returned home, as Jiang Yue was worried about safety if they went back too late.

Seeing Yan Zheng return, Yan's mother asked expectantly, "How was it? Did you get along well? Jiang Yue is nice, isn't she?"

Yan Zheng said helplessly, "Mom, can you please not be in such a hurry? You told Jiang Yue that I agreed to date her, but I said I needed to get to know her better first. Isn't that lying to her?"

"When did I lie? Get to know each other first, then we can start dating, it'll just take a little longer!" Mother Yan said. "I think Jiang Yue is satisfied with you, you should seize the opportunity, otherwise you'll be..."

"Grandma, why not Sister Xiaoxi?" Although Yan Lili didn't dislike Jiang Yue, she still hoped that Wenxi could become her family.

Mother Yan hurriedly covered Yan Lili's mouth with her hand, "Lili, don't talk nonsense. It's still a question whether your uncle can even get a wife. Why are you being so picky?"

If you meet a good girl, be happy secretly; being picky will get you nowhere.

“Yan Zheng, you’re in your mid-twenties. Others your age already have kids as big as Lili. I really think Jiang Yue is a great girl. You need to put in some effort and not miss out. Whether I can enjoy the blessings of having a daughter-in-law and hold my grandson depends on you,” said Yan’s mother.

“Then call your older brother and tell them to give it their all,” Yan Zheng said.

"Your older brother and his family don't have the means to do this. If they did, would they bother leaving Lili at home for us to take care of?" Yan's mother slapped Yan Zheng's arm in exasperation, and Yan Zheng helplessly returned to his room.

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In order to give Lin Xiaorou a good reputation, Yang Lianghui originally planned to divorce his wife a month before marrying her, creating the illusion that they met through someone else, rather than getting together before marriage.