Zhong Wanwan looked at Tang Zixuan with utter contempt, not even deserving a second glance.
The baby died and he came to breastfeed. What were you thinking about before?
He's the biggest scumbag in the original book, and he's even pretending to be deeply affectionate!
Zhong Wanwan pulled Xia Ning behind her, and feeling uneasy, she pulled Zhong Songbai to the front as well. Together, they completely covered Xia Ning, leaving no gap for Tang Zixuan to see her.
Tang Zixuan was very disappointed that he couldn't see Xia Ning, but he couldn't pretend to be stupid. Otherwise, he and Bai Yueyao were like grasshoppers tied together. If Bai Yueyao was sent to the educated youth office, he wouldn't be able to escape either!
Tang Zixuan couldn't be a quail anymore, but he didn't want to pick up manure to compost. He discussed it with Director Wei:
"Director Wei, this is Bai Yueyao's problem. We have no complaints about any punishment the farm may impose."
"But we've never composted fertilizer before, and we're suddenly given such a heavy task. We're afraid we won't do a good job. Maybe we could repair the irrigation ditch, or even just till the land. We don't need work points!"
Although turning the soil and repairing the irrigation ditches were cold and tiring, they allowed him to be lazy and didn't smell bad. Compared to that, Tang Zixuan preferred to do it!
Hearing Tang Zixuan's words, Zhong Wanwan chuckled and said:
"Oh my god, I've never heard such shameless words. I've already been punished, and you're still picking and choosing, still wanting work points. I couldn't help myself for a moment, sorry!"
Tang Zixuan, his little scheme exposed, was somewhat embarrassed and forced a defense:
"Who said we needed work points? I said we didn't need work points! Zhong Zhiqing, don't try to twist the truth!"
An older woman watching the commotion chimed in:
"If you can say you don't want work points, doesn't that mean you already have that thought in your heart?"
"His skin is thicker than the sole of a shoe; you couldn't even pierce it with a needle. Did you see that? Even at this point, he's still trying to negotiate with Director Wei!"
"Haven't you heard what they said? They don't want to carry manure for composting because they're afraid they won't do it well and will delay things. Isn't that threatening Director Wei?"
"If you don't do a good job, it's even worse. If you don't do well this year, you'll be fined again next year. If you don't do well in one year, you'll do well in two years. If you don't do well in two years, you'll do well in three years. There's always a year when you won't 'make a mistake'!"
"A mere sparrow, already trying to outsmart the old thief..."
...
Tang Zixuan was so embarrassed by what these aunties and grandmas were saying that even the thickest skin would be pierced. His face flushed red as he looked at Director Wei and said:
"Director Wei, I didn't mean to threaten you. I'm just afraid I won't do a good job, I..."
Director Wei didn't give Tang Zixuan a chance to continue arguing, and waved his hand, saying:
"You don't need to say anything more, it's settled then!"
"Whether it delays things or not is none of your concern. I will send experienced villagers to keep an eye on you two while you work. Don't even dream about getting work points."
After saying that, Director Wei didn't want to see those two troublesome people anymore, so he walked away with his hands behind his back.
Once Director Wei left, the onlookers had nothing left to see and gradually left as well.
Only six people remained: Tang Zixuan, Bai Yueyao, and Zhong Wanwan, who had to stay behind to repair the tractor!
Tang Zixuan chose to be selectively blind, acting as if he didn't see Zhong Wanwan and the other five, only looking at Xia Ning with deep affection and saying:
"Xia Ning, let me explain. My relationship with Bai Yueyao isn't what you think. I did this to save her, I..."
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