Shen Changan opened his mouth and wanted to say that we actually have a child, but he swallowed the words back when they reached his lips.

"As long as my wife agrees, we will get the certificate and have the wedding."

What Shen Changan said was his true feelings, and it was not considered as shirking responsibility.

After hearing this, Lai Erniang felt better. At least Jiang Li was unwilling to marry him.

But why would she refuse? This man must be just an embroidered pillow, otherwise, he would be so handsome, why would Jiang Li refuse?

Lai Erniang thought about it and looked at Shen Changan with contempt again.

Shen Changan didn't know what he had done wrong, but he was being disliked like this for no reason.

He touched his nose awkwardly. Since they were not very familiar with each other, he did not intend to continue explaining.

Shen Changan brought in a small stool and started chopping wood. He deliberately made a loud banging sound, and the chaotic sound just stopped Lai Erniang from asking further questions.

When Jiang Li came out of the room after milking, she saw two people working silently in the kitchen.

The atmosphere seemed a little off. When Lai Erniang saw her coming, she immediately greeted her warmly.

"Xiao Li, Auntie has cooked some porridge and fried some side dishes. Go wash up and come over to eat."

"Hey, I'll be there right away."

When Shen Changan heard Jiang Li's voice, he immediately raised his head and stared at him.

He accidentally saw Lai Erniang. This aunt always had a stern face when she saw him, but she smiled when she saw Jiang Li.

He was the one who helped him with the work, so why was he so unwelcome?

After they had a simple breakfast, Jiang Li went to the village to inquire about the situation.

Shen Changan was not idle either. Although he was usually quiet, once he was willing to socialize with others, he would become a celebrity in a matter of minutes.

Jiang Li took a small hoe to help other aunts weed and loosen the ground, and then from time to time she would inquire about the situation in the village.

Shen Changan noticed that Jiang Li kept mentioning Zhang Zeping's family when talking to others.

He realized that Jiang Li helped others with their work and chatted with so many people, but his ultimate goal was actually this family.

After realizing this, Shen Changan did not continue to follow Jiang Li.

Based on Jiang Li's previous casual conversations with others, he already knew the general situation of Zhang Zeping's family.

This family is very tough and the villagers don't like to get along with them.

Based on the information he had obtained, Shen Changan came to the land next to Zhang Zeping's house.

Shen Changan helped other families with their work and also paid attention to the situation at Zhang Zeping's home.

Zhang Zeping had a cheap cigarette stuck in his ear and his teeth were also very yellow, so he must be a smoker.

Shen Changan patted his pocket, which happened to contain a pack of Damenqian cigarettes.

This type of cigarette is considered to be one of the better cigarettes on the market, and you need a cigarette ticket to buy it.

Shen Changan doesn't usually smoke, and he bought a pack of cigarettes in advance because he was going out this time, just to prepare for this kind of situation.

Shen Changan had been observing Zhang Zeping's situation. He noticed that although this man didn't like to interrupt, he always pricked up his ears to listen when others were talking.

Occasionally his mouth would move slightly and his Adam's apple would roll. It was obvious that he wanted to speak but was forcing himself to hold it back.

This man seems silent, but he actually has a strong desire to show off. It's just that because of his family's reputation in the village, no one wants to pay attention to him.

Zhang Zeping could only swallow all his words, but if there was someone who was willing to listen to his complaints and could tolerate his bad temper, Zhang Zeping would definitely tell him everything he knew.

After Shen Changan knew his character traits, he lit a cigarette and deliberately smoked it in front of Zhang Zeping.

Shen Changan doesn't smoke, so he basically just covers his cigarette with his hands and makes a fake move, then blows the smoke to the side in an exaggerated manner.

The cigarette box in front of the door was ostentatiously exposed in his coat pocket.

Shen Changan didn't say anything, just smoked one cigarette after another beside Zhang Zeping.

Shen Changan noticed that Zhang Zeping's Adam's apple was trembling violently, and he couldn't help wanting to speak several times.

Seeing that the time was ripe, he took the initiative to collect the money and patted the cigarette box on his chest.

"Brother, this cigarette is really exciting to smoke. Do you want one?"

"Yes, of course! Hurry up and bring it to me!"

Zhang Zeping had wanted to ask for a cigarette a long time ago, but he was used to silence and used to suppressing his thoughts, so he kept holding back.

Now that Shen Changan offered the cigarettes to his door, he would not refuse.

Shen Changan didn't say much. He took the initiative to pass him a cigarette and borrowed a lighter for him.

The two men smoked quietly. Seeing that Zhang Zeping had finished his cigarette, Shen Changan quickly handed him another cigarette box.

Zhang Zeping smoked three cigarettes in a row. Shen Changan saw that the time was ripe, and he sighed heavily.

Zhang Zeping usually doesn't like to talk much, but for the sake of three cigarettes, he couldn't help but ask.

"Brother, what's wrong? Isn't smoking fun? Why are you sighing for no reason?"

"Don't mention it. I have a relative who has been married for more than ten years and still can't conceive. When they heard I was coming to Northeast China, they insisted that I bring them a child, saying they wanted to adopt."

"You said I'm a grown man, and I can't have children, where can I find them?"

Shen Changan began to sigh when he said this. Zhang Zeping looked around vigilantly. There were not many people around, so he decided to give it a try first.

"Don't promise anything you can't do."

"That's true, but my family was very poor when I was a child. I borrowed a lot of money from my parents this week, and they kept telling me that I must repay their kindness if I have the chance."

"I've been kidnapped too, haven't I? If I had known this would happen, I wouldn't have said anything. If I had just come quietly, wouldn't everything have been fine?"

Shen Changan slapped his head with a dejected look on his face. Zhang Zeping's desire to share was completely aroused, and he lowered his voice and whispered.

"Have you ever thought of buying a child from a human trafficker and bringing it to them?"

"Human traffickers? Where do human traffickers come from? I don't know any human traffickers. I can't find any even if I want to."

Shen Changan still looked puzzled, but there was a glimmer of hope in his eyes, and it was obvious that he was very interested in this matter.

"There's a human traffickers' base in Lijia Village, two villages away from us."

Zhang Zeping lowered his voice even more. It took him a long time to find out the news.

Originally, he didn't intend to tell anyone, but for the sake of three cigarettes, he couldn't help but say it.

"What do you mean? Are there people in Lijia Village who kidnap children and sell them to the outside world?"

"Not only that, the entire Lijia Village, young and old, is full of human traffickers! They are scattered all over the country, and people of all ages cooperate with each other. They can ensure that every crime is foolproof. They are very powerful!"

"As long as you go there, you can have any kind of child you want. Even if there isn't one, you can tell them your requirements and they can find one for you!"