"No, I mean..."

Shen Susu wanted to explain something, but didn't know how to say it.

Mu Qiuyue seemed to know what she wanted to say, "If you don't like taking money, go talk to the village chief. You can't exactly go to the educated youth office and complain about them. Do you think the villagers will like that if things get out of hand?"

"That's not what I meant."

Shen Susu's expression stiffened, but she forced herself to remain calm, "I'm afraid if word gets out, people will talk about us..."

"Putting in that capitalist system?"

Mu Qiuyue picked up where she left off, and couldn't help but chuckle, "Anyway, I won't tell anyone, and the older women certainly won't either. As for others..."

Just imagine how happy they are to receive the money. Do you think they won't tell anyone?

Only a fool would throw away money to cause trouble.

If the older women and Liu Qingqing and others knew that someone dared to cut off their income, what do you think would happen?

Regardless of the consequences.

I've never seen anyone turn down money.

What's there to be afraid of about money earned through my own labor? At least it's money I earned with my own hands, and I'm happy to receive it.

You wouldn't be unhappy even if you were getting paid, would you?

"Uh, of course I'm happy."

Shen Susu had a smile on her face, but there was no smile in her eyes.

Mu Qiuyue glanced at her indifferently and then said nothing more.

...

In the days that followed, the entire village continued their arduous struggle.

Peng Qibo was not a sent-down youth, so no one paid attention to his actions.

When no one is paying attention.

He rode his bicycle back and forth between the village and the town.

When Lin Jingyu saw the piles of stuff he had accumulated, she was completely speechless.

"Don't buy it."

This guy was practically trying to empty the entire supply and marketing cooperative, so Lin Jingyu had to remind him, "It would be such a waste if we couldn't finish it all and it went bad."

"I'm afraid they'll spoil, so I'm not buying too many anymore."

Peng Qibo sighed softly, "These things seem like a lot, but you'll have at most two months. You can ask Su Jingtian to buy them for you then."

“These are minor matters; we will handle them ourselves.”

Lin Jingyu felt a headache coming on. "You should stay home these next two days and spend quality time with Shiyu. I don't know if she'll be able to adjust if you leave."

"I know."

Peng Qibo smiled slightly. "I will. By the way, I'm leaving the day after tomorrow morning, so don't forget to prepare things for me."

"What?"

Lin Jingyu was stunned.

Her eyes widened in disbelief, and she asked blankly, "What do you want me to prepare?"

"Anything is fine, as long as you prepare it for me, I will like it."

Peng Qibo raised an eyebrow slightly and said matter-of-factly, "By the way, let me tell you, this time when I go back to the capital, besides seeing my elders, I also have many brothers and friends to see, so I'm afraid I should bring them something as a token of my appreciation."

I also have many close comrades in my team, so I need to bring them some gifts. Well, there are quite a few, but I'm sure you won't let me down.

After finishing speaking, he gave her a dazzling smile.

In an instant, it bloomed like a snow lotus, dazzling and pure.

Lin Jingyu was completely captivated.

The older woman's girlish heart almost melted.

How can this scoundrel be so good-looking!

"How is it, do you like it?"

A voice tinged with laughter rang out, and those who finally came to their senses wished they could cover their eyes.

"Oh my god~"

Lin Jingyu's face suddenly turned bright red with embarrassment, and she couldn't help but complain, "What kind of shameless man uses his beauty to seduce women?"

"Ahem~"

Peng Qibo almost choked on his own saliva.

This girl doesn't even try to pretend; she's really not polite at all.

"You can go now."

Thinking that this guy was plotting against her, Lin Jingyu angrily chased him away, "You better not show your face in front of me again, hmph!"

He left those words behind and fled again.

Peng Qibo watched her figure and smiled wryly.

This girl is absolutely hilarious.

With her by my side, life should be pretty good from now on.

It took Lin Jingyu a long time to calm down after hiding in the room.

"Disgraceful, so disgraceful."

Lin Jingyu patted her burning cheeks and muttered to herself, "As a modern woman who has seen countless young and handsome men, how could I be so infatuated with a man?"

You're so useless, Lin Jingyu. You're utterly pathetic.

Wake up! Don't die because of a man's good looks; it's shameful.

"He's just a man. Once he becomes the richest man, he can have as many young women as he wants. Why would he fall head over heels for one man?"

I kept reminding myself, constantly hypnotizing myself...

As for whether it will be effective, only God knows.

"Jingyu, is Jingyu home?"

Calls came from the courtyard, finally bringing the person who was lost in thought back to reality.

"Here I am."

He immediately got up and went outside, and saw Mu Qiuyue and Shen Susu standing there.

Lin Jingyu was taken aback for a moment and asked, "What's wrong? Is something the matter?"

"Yes, I have something to discuss with you."

Mu Qiuyue nodded.

After glancing at the silent Shen Susu, he said, "Jingyu, Zhao Qiaoyan is getting married in five days. She will be getting married directly in our educated youth compound. She hopes that we, as relatives and friends, will see her off."

We wanted to ask you if you'll be attending her wedding.

"No need."

Lin Jingyu refused without even thinking, saying, "I don't interfere in her affairs, and I don't need her to be involved in mine. It's best if we don't interfere with each other."

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