Chapter 41: Don't Try to Scare Me
Shen Yuzhu turned her head angrily and glared at the wild couple who had somehow disappeared into the grove. She and Zhou Congsheng had been in such a good mood just now; they were not only going to exchange sweet words, but they might even kiss and hug.
Those two people over there really don't know when to stop.
Suddenly, her head was turned upright by a large hand. Shen Yuzhu noticed that when the person's hand touched her chin, it seemed to caress it, which was very flirtatious.
"Don't get your eyes dirty."
"Yes, even if I could see, you would be all I see."
Zhou Congsheng: "!!!"
"......."
Why, why are you suddenly saying something so embarrassing and heart-pounding?!
"Yu, Sister Yuzhu..."
"Don't you always call me Zhuzhu behind my back? Call me that in front of me too, I like it to hear it."
"Okay, Zhuzhu, it's getting late and it's not safe outside. Be careful on your way back. Also, I... I've missed you terribly lately."
Shen Yuzhu's eyes lit up. What a great opportunity! She almost blurted out, "Me too."
After she finished speaking, she took a step forward and gently wrapped her arms around his waist. Zhou Congsheng's body stiffened, and it took him a long time to relax. He placed his hand on Shen Yuzhu's shoulder for a moment, but then quickly removed it for fear of startling her.
"Go back quickly!"
"Um!"
When Zhou Congsheng got on the bicycle, he used both hands and feet in unison, and the handlebars almost veered into the ditch.
Shen Yuzhu chuckled softly. As she turned to walk towards her small courtyard, thinking of the two wild lovers in the grove, she walked even softer.
She frowned slightly as she turned the corner; the voice was indeed somewhat familiar. She turned and entered the space, took a few steps forward, and then left the space while lying on the ground.
Now she was certain that it wasn't just someone she knew, but someone she was familiar with.
"How long are you going to keep sneaking around like this? Didn't you say you'd live with me when your grandson is older? Look, your grandson's already three years old. How long do you want me to wait?"
"Brother Shan, we're both getting on in years. If we lived together, wouldn't people laugh at us? Besides, isn't this a good thing? Will your son and daughter-in-law accept me?"
Changshan snorted and said, "They dare not agree? I'm a peddler at the supply and marketing cooperative, earning eighteen yuan a month. I want to find a soulmate to spend my old age with. Do you think they can disagree?"
Granny Zhang didn't say anything. It was true that Changshan was the one who called the shots in the Chang family. He had a job, going to the countryside every day to collect eggs, chicken feathers, duck feathers, and dried vegetables, and also collecting some scraps on the side. His fixed monthly salary was eighteen yuan, not including anything else. His wife died early, and he didn't remarry for the sake of his children.
They only got together later, but by then Ma Daya had just arrived at their home. Their previous daughter-in-law had run away and even reported their son, resulting in her being detained in the commune for several days.
After Ma Daya arrived, she was afraid that she would run away again, which would make the Zhang family the biggest joke in Xiangyang Production Team. So she didn't let her do any work, as long as she could live a peaceful life.
She felt that her efforts had paid off, having given birth to several children and a grandson, which made her life complete. However, now her son was bedridden and needed someone to take care of him. If she left now, would her son still recognize her in the future?
"Shuang'er, you're already so old, and you still have to take care of your son and daughter-in-law every day. Why don't you come to our house soon? I promise to treat you well, and I'll let my daughters-in-law treat you like their own mother, okay?"
"But......."
"If you're willing, I'll give you a betrothal gift and a dowry, and we'll have a proper wedding. No one will gossip then. We're practically half-buried, and we don't have much time left. I can't wait much longer for you either. If you really don't want to, I won't force you. There just happens to be an old widow in the village..."
"Brother Shan, don't scare me. I... please let me think about it."
The two cuddled for a while longer, but Shen Yuzhu, afraid of throwing up her dinner, stopped listening.
Back in her own house in the courtyard, lying on the kang (a heated brick bed), her mind was filled with how to take advantage of the situation. But before she could even cause a scene in the Zhang family's house, she became a laughingstock.
The next day, Shen Yuzhu washed up, put on a straw hat, and went out. She felt that today was particularly strange. The people she met on the road were very enthusiastic when they saw her, and they started to take care of her from a distance.
It wasn't until Qiao Wangshu, Liang Manxiu, and Lin Wanwan arrived that she understood why.
“Look how enthusiastic everyone is when they look at you now. Your fiancé, when he went to fetch water at the village entrance last night, told everyone he was Shen Yuzhu’s fiancé and asked everyone to help take care of you. He’s stationed at the military base about 30 miles from here.”
Shen Yuzhu: "!!!"
"Huh? What did you say???"
“I think he said that on purpose, maybe he was saying it for Lü Jianshe, Li Wang and Zhou Li to hear. I saw it yesterday, your fiancé’s eyes looked strange when he looked at Lü Jianshe,” Liang Manxiu said with a suspicious look.
Shen Yuzhu: "......."
When did your eye become so sharp?
Ma Daya stood at the edge of the field looking somewhat flustered. She waited patiently for Shen Yuzhu to come over, and then she hurried over to her.
"Sister... Chen Zhiqing, I need to talk to you about something. Can we talk?"
"Okay, Wangshu, you guys go ahead first. I'll talk to Sister Ma for a bit."
After they all left, Ma Daya quickly pulled Shen Yuzhu aside and whispered, "Little sister, let me tell you, I heard something last night... Could you perhaps try to avoid this? Your fiancé is here, isn't he? He's a soldier. Why don't you go find him, or perhaps you could stay at his place for a while?"
Shen Yuzhu raised an eyebrow. It was like a pillow being delivered to someone who was sleepy. She had just received news that Granny Zhang was having an affair, and now she had heard about Zhang Li and Lai Pitou's secret plot to harm someone.
"Don't worry, sis, I know what I'm doing."
"This is no joke. One wrong move and your reputation will be ruined. Listen to me, okay? Hurry up and leave. I've been worried sick all night. I really can't think of a solution. Little sister, this is how my life is going to be. I have no other hope. You should go. Don't let me hold you back, okay?"
"Sister, believe me, I can make that beast Lü Jiahao get what he deserves. I can handle this situation too. And please don't say things like that again. I will never abandon you. Sister, you are a person, you are still young, you should be independent and strong. Your future has countless possibilities. Even if it's just for yourself, don't panic, don't be afraid, okay!"
The two hands were clasped tightly together, as if they could transmit strength. Liang Manxiu, who was not far away, suddenly realized that Shen Yuzhu's series of actions after arriving here were for what purpose.
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