Chapter 91 Chapter 91 Going Home

Shu Niannian didn't want to talk to Shu Meilan, but if she didn't speak, Shu Meilan would keep buzzing in her ear like a fly. In order to give herself some peace and quiet, Shu Niannian said truthfully, "No, I just went home to get my college admission letter."

Shu Meilan's face darkened instantly, "You got into college?"

Shu Niannian: "Of course."

Shu Meilan: "Which university?"

Shu Niannian: "I don't know yet. I will know which university I was admitted to after receiving the admission letter."

Shu Meilan's tense back relaxed instantly, and she sneered, "You must be too optimistic. With your shitty grades, how can you possibly get into college? Going home and waiting for the admission letter sounds like a joke."

In order to completely trample Shu Niannian under her feet, Shu Meilan specifically asked Yang Guihua to inquire about Shu Niannian's grades. Yang Guihua told her that Shu Niannian's grades were as bad as dog shit and it was impossible for her to be admitted to university. Because of Yang Guihua's words, Shu Meilan did not sabotage Shu Niannian's studies. Now Shu Niannian said that she would go home and wait for the admission letter, Shu Meilan just thought that Shu Niannian was hysterical.

Haha, can anyone get into this university if they want to?

Shu Niannian did not argue. She didn't want to talk to a fool. Facts spoke louder than words. Only when her admission letter came out would Shu Meilan shut up completely. Now nothing she said would be of any use.

Shu Niannian closed her eyes and rested. The train was running very fast. It only took her a short nap before the train arrived at Shu County Railway Station.

Shu Meilan wanted to show her superiority in front of Shu Niannian, so she showed her affection with Lu Jianjun on the road. She hung on Lu Jianjun's arm as if she had no bones, "Brother Jianjun, it's a good thing you came back with me, otherwise I don't know what to do."

She spoke in a hoarse voice, which made Shu Niannian feel so sick that she got goose bumps all over her body. However, Lu Jianjun adapted well. He took Shu Meilan's arm and walked outside, asking her if her feet hurt as they walked.

Shu Niannian walked quickly past the two of them. She always remembered to stay away from people like Shu Meilan and Lu Jianjun, but she wanted to stay away, but Shu Meilan was unwilling. She was deliberately showing her affection to Shu Niannian, so how could she let Shu Niannian leave?

Shu Meilan said in a low voice, "Cousin, why are you walking so fast? I want to ask you for a favor!"

The station was crowded. Shu Niannian wanted to get away from Shu Meilan and Lu Jianjun as quickly as possible, but the crowd blocked her way. Shu Niannian was forced to be trapped with the two of them. Shu Niannian said bluntly, "I can't help you."

Shu Meilan continued in a low voice, "Oh, it's not that difficult. You see, I'm heavy now, and Brother Jianjun has to take care of me. No one has to carry the gifts we brought back from Haicheng. How about this, I see you have nothing in your hands, so why don't you help us carry the gifts, and when we get home, I'll give you a box of peach cakes, what do you think? Haha, you've been on a long journey, and it's really embarrassing to come home empty-handed! I'm doing this for your own good!"

Shu Meilan thought maliciously that when she and Lu Jianjun went back to her parents' home, and asked Shu Niannian to follow them like a little maid carrying gifts, wouldn't this show that she was living a better life than Shu Niannian?

In order to fulfill this wish, Shu Meilan raised the price before Shu Niannian even said anything, "Give you two boxes!"

Seeing that Shu Niannian was unmoved, Shu Meilan continued to tempt her, "Do you know how expensive peach cakes are? This is a time-honored brand of pastry in Haicheng, and a box costs 1 yuan! I can tell you, I'm doing this for your own good. You and I will go back to Shujia Village one after the other, and I will carry a lot of gifts home, while you will go home empty-handed and be laughed at by the villagers. You carry the bags for me, and I will give you two bags of peach cakes. It's a great deal for you!"

Shu Meilan smiled meaningfully, but Shu Niannian did not agree. She did not even look at Shu Meilan and just thought that Shu Meilan was farting.

Shu Niannian did not fight back, but Hongwu, who was standing not far away and carrying a lot of bags, couldn't stand it. He was about to come over and speak for Shu Niannian, but was stopped by Shu Niannian with her eyes.

Seeing that Shu Niannian was not fooled, Shu Meilan also shut up.

As soon as the few people got out of the train station, Shu Meilan wanted to continue to tease Shu Niannian, but when she turned around, she saw no one. Shu Meilan felt a little bored. She chartered a car back to Shujia Village, wanting to continue showing off at the entrance of the village. However, when she and Lu Jianjun returned to the village with the gifts, they did not get the expected effect. Several aunties even curled their lips and said that her gifts were not impressive enough.

Shu Meilan said loudly, "Aunt Zhang, look at the peach cakes, canned food, and brown sugar I bought. They were all brought back from Haicheng. I'm not bragging. In Shujia Village, I'm the only one who can bring such impressive gifts when I go back to my parents' home."

Shu Meilan, who felt that she had married into a rich family, spoke like a proud peacock. This behavior made the aunties at the entrance of the village gasp. Aunt Zhang glanced at Shu Meilan and said, "Oh my goodness, stop flattering yourself. Nian Nian also came back from Haicheng just now. The gifts she guessed were much more luxurious than yours. Come, let me see, one, two, three, four. You only brought back four gifts, which can be carried in one hand, but Nian Nian brought back a whole cart of gifts. Look, your gift box is wrapped in oil paper, as if you bought it on the roadside, while Nian Nian's gift box is made of iron, which looks high-end. Moreover, you talked so much to us here, but you didn't even give us a candy. Nian Nian is different. Not only did she give each of us a handful of candy, she also gave each of those small boxes a piece of peach cake. The peach cake in the iron box is so fragrant!"

After hearing what Aunt Zhang said, Shu Meilan curled her lips and said it was impossible. Shu Niannian came back with the same train as her. Shu Niannian came back empty-handed, so how could she possibly bring back a cart full of gifts?

Even if Shu Niannian got off the train and went to the county town to buy things, she couldn't come back faster than she and Lu Jianjun. Thinking of this, Shu Meilan felt that Aunt Zhang was lying. She sneered, "Aunt Zhang, I know you have a good relationship with Shu Niannian's family, but even if you have a good relationship, you can't lie with your eyes open, right? How could I not know what kind of strength Shu Niannian has? She works as a clerk in a store in Haicheng, and she only makes a few yuan a month. How could she afford the peach cakes in an iron box? The peach cakes in the iron box cost 8 yuan a box. It is definitely not something Shu Niannian can afford!"

Aunt Zhang can't stand Shu Meilan the most. Shu Meilan used to compete with Shu Niannian in everything in the village, but except for being more cunning than Shu Niannian, she was not as good as Shu Niannian in any other way. Later, Shu Meilan used despicable means to snatch away Shu Niannian's fiancé, and Shu Niannian gave in. Don't you think this person is strange? After snatching away the person and getting the benefits, wouldn't it be better for her to just live quietly behind closed doors?

Why is Shu Meilan always comparing herself to Shu Niannian?

They were all from the same village. Even though Aunt Zhang didn't like Shu Meilan, she didn't say anything unpleasant in her heart. She just didn't want Shu Meilan to have an easy time. Aunt Zhang waved her hand, and several children who were playing skipping rope nearby came over and said, "Bring the candy that Sister Nian Nian gave you and the box of peach cakes that you finished eating, and show them to Sister Meilan."

The children were so excited that they quickly showed Shu Meilan the candies and iron peach cake boxes in their pockets. "Sister Meilan, look, this is what Sister Nian Nian gave us just now. We see that you are also carrying gifts back to the village. Will Sister Meilan also give us some peach cakes and candies?"

Shu Meilan's face instantly turned red, and she smiled awkwardly, "The kid had a toothache after eating too much candy!"

After saying that, she pulled Lu Jianjun and fled. She originally wanted to embarrass Shu Niannian by using the gift issue, but she didn't expect that she would be the one to be embarrassed in the end.

Aunt Zhang and others looked at Shu Meilan's embarrassed back and urged her in a low voice, "What the hell!"

What Shu Meilan wants to find out most now is where Shu Niannian's gift came from?

They clearly came back all the way, and Shu Niannian clearly came back empty-handed.

Shu Meilan was no match for Shu Niannian. The gap in her heart was like a waterfall hitting the water, instantly creating a hole. However, Shu Meilan did not give up. Before she saw those so-called gifts with her own eyes, Shu Meilan just thought that Aunt Zhang was lying to her.

However, when Shu Meilan saw a pile of gift boxes at the door of Shu Niannian's house at the entrance of the alley, her heart died completely.

"Did you get lucky and pick up some money in Haicheng? How much did you pick up? Why did you buy so many gifts?" Shu Meilan walked closer to take a closer look. There were six boxes of iron peach cakes, six bags of candy, six osmanthus ducks, six pounds of old-brand marinated meat, six boxes of various walnut nuts, and some other miscellaneous things piled together. From a distance, it looked like a small hill. Then she looked at the boxes of peach cakes and candy she herself had. She looked so shabby.

Shu Niannian ignored Shu Meilan, but Shu Meilan didn't give up and stood by to make small talk, "Even if you were lucky enough to see the money, you shouldn't spend it like this. I heard you're getting married soon. Wouldn't it be better for you to save the money and buy a pair of gold earrings instead of buying these things?"

Shu Niannian still didn't say anything. Shu Meilan was embarrassed. She was now a wealthy lady. Even if the gift she brought back to her parents' home was inferior to others, she was not someone who could be neglected by a country girl like Shu Niannian. She was silently brewing a storm in her heart. Just as she was about to scold Shu Niannian, she saw Hongwu coming from the alley entrance carrying a big pork leg, accompanied by Li Guifen. Li Guifen was in a good mood, and her laughter could be heard from a long distance away. Shu Meilan had been taught a lesson by Li Guifen, and she had a natural fear of Li Guifen. She dared to bully Shu Niannian, but she didn't dare to bully Shu Niannian in front of Li Guifen.

Every time Shu Meilan sees Li Guifen, she would remember the slap she received from Li Guifen when she was a child for snatching Shu Niannian's rag doll.

Shu Meilan tiptoed outwards, wanting to leave, but unexpectedly Li Guifen smiled and greeted her, "Hey, Meilan is back! Come, let me see what gift you brought for your mother?"

Shu Meilan smiled awkwardly, "It's nothing, just some peach cakes and pastries. Although the gift is small, it is a token of my love."

Shu Meilan looked at the pile of high-end gift boxes on the ground, feeling sour in her heart, but she quickly looked at Hongwu who was carrying the pork leg. Seeing Hongwu's burly appearance, she felt balanced again, "Is this my future cousin-in-law?"