Chapter 77 Failure
Jiang Zhizhi didn't know what to say. Why would a man who cheated on her when he was young stay with her now?
However, in this era, especially in this place, the idea of male superiority and female inferiority was already very serious, and women seemed to be born to serve men.
Even if a woman has an affair or commits domestic violence, she will only make a scene, then swallow all her bitterness and continue living her life.
I still have to serve the cheating man!
Yang Fengmei became more and more upset: "I knew it! Why was he willing to let me go to the city this time, and even let me stay for a couple more days? Turns out he had already hooked up with that little slut."
Jiang Zhizhi patted her back: "Auntie, since that's the case, you should take better care of yourself from now on."
Yang Fengmei wouldn't listen at all: "I'm going to the educated youth settlement in a bit and skin that bitch alive."
As she tried to get up, Jiang Zhizhi pressed her down, saying, "Auntie, don't rush. Uncle is still outside; you definitely can't go. Besides, this isn't just that woman's fault; Uncle is also at fault. It's not worth it for you to be so devoted to him!"
Yang Fengmei was stunned for a moment, as if she didn't understand Jiang Zhizhi's words: "He's my man, he's Dazhuang and the others' father, what am I supposed to do if I don't treat him well?"
Jiang Zhizhi patiently comforted her: "Auntie, you have to take good care of yourself. Didn't the doctor say that you should try to avoid getting angry? Everything else is secondary; only taking good care of yourself is real."
"If there's good food in the future, I'll eat more of it and keep myself healthy so I can live to be a hundred years old."
Yang Fengmei, her eyes red, said, "What's the point of living to be a hundred? I really, really wish I could just die right now."
Jiang Zhizhi didn't know how to persuade him anymore. In the end, she thought that this wasn't the first time Old Man Liang had cheated on her. Yang Fengmei had been able to get through it before, so she would definitely be able to this time as well.
After discussing business with Old Man Liang at the gate, Zhou Xiye changed the subject and offered a gentle reminder: "You're a village cadre, after all; you should be mindful of your personal conduct."
Old Liang grinned, revealing his yellow teeth, and said, "It's alright, nobody in the countryside talks like that. Captain Zhou, we're all men, you should understand me. The women at home are all turning yellow and haggard, so it's definitely better to find someone outside."
Zhou Xiye frowned: "I don't understand, but this is your business, you can handle it yourself."
Old Liang thought to himself, "You're already married, yet you're still thinking about the village technician?"
I haven't gone to sleep yet, but it's only a matter of time.
Therefore, in this matter, no one is more virtuous than the other.
Thinking of Yang Fengmei crying at home, he said to Zhou Xiye, "Captain Zhou, well, I have some things to do at the village committee, so I'll be going now."
After saying that, he left quickly with his hands behind his back without waiting for Zhou Xiye to speak.
Zhou Xiye stood at the gate, watching Jiang Zhizhi help Yang Fengmei out. He then took two steps back, knowing that Yang Fengmei was still angry and not wanting more people to see her predicament.
Seeing that Zhou Xiye hadn't left yet, Jiang Zhizhi fetched a basin of water and brought it to Yang Fengmei: "Auntie, wash your face first, I'll go see Captain Zhou off."
Yang Fengmei waved her hand, her voice hoarse, "Go ahead, I'm fine."
Jiang Zhizhi went to the main gate and whispered to Zhou Xiye, "Captain Zhou, let me take you home first."
Zhou Xiye nodded: "Is Auntie alright?"
Jiang Zhizhi shook her head: "It's okay, Auntie just needs some time to calm down."
Zhou Xiye raised his wrist to check the time: "You go back and keep your aunt company, I'm going back first."
Jiang Zhizhi nodded, knowing she could only find a suitable time to have a proper talk with Zhou Xiye.
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Liu Chunqin ran back to the educated youth settlement with her clothes disheveled, feeling extremely flustered.
She never expected that her affair with Old Man Liang would be exposed so quickly!
She heard that recently there were more university places available, with only one allocated to each village.
Going to university would be even better. University students receive a living allowance, and after graduation, they are directly assigned a job, so they never have to go back to their old home.
You don't have to worry about staying in the countryside for the rest of your life.
He had contacted Old Man Liang a few times when he framed Jiang Zhizhi last time.
I've also heard that some people used this method to find Old Man Liang, and Old Man Liang actually helped them get things done.
So, this old man from the countryside liked this.
Liu Chunqin sat on the bed trembling with fear, afraid that Yang Fengmei would bring people to tear her apart.
Sun Xiaoyue noticed her unusual behavior and came in with a bowl of water: "Chunqin, what's wrong? What happened? You seem flustered."
Liu Chunqin's eyes were flustered: "No, it's nothing. I'm probably just tired from my run."
Sun Xiaoyue, having been through similar experiences, could guess what had happened from Liu Chunqin's panicked eyes and the marks on her neck. She rolled her eyes and said, "Chunqin, we're good friends. Why aren't you telling me the truth yet? If something happens to you, I can help you."
“We’re here, with no family to rely on, so you can only rely on us, your friends.”
Liu Chunqin thought about how Sun Xiaoyue's father was a commander and told her that he might really be able to help her. She took Sun Xiaoyue's hand and said, "Xiaoyue, I was with the village secretary just now, and his wife found out. What should I do?"
Although Sun Xiaoyue had already guessed what it was, she still pretended to be surprised: "Oh my god, Chunqin, why did you think of getting together with such an old man? Didn't I tell you that my dad would help you? He's been quite busy lately. You know that after the National Day holiday, there's the new recruit inspection work and he also has to go to the grassroots level for inspections, so he can't arrange anything for you so soon."
Liu Chunqin was on the verge of tears: "I also want to leave here as soon as possible. I've really had enough of the endless farm work every day."
Sun Xiaoyue reached out with a hint of disdain and gave Liu Chunqin a loose hug: "You're really silly. Don't worry, let me think of a way."
Liu Chunqin then placed her hopes on Sun Xiaoyue: "Xiaoyue, as long as this matter is over, I promise I will be devoted to you from now on."
Sun Xiaoyue patted her on the shoulder: "What nonsense are you talking about? We're in the same educated youth settlement, we're family."
His eyes darted around, and he whispered something in Liu Chunqin's ear.
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Jiang Zhizhi thought that Yang Fengmei would definitely not be able to swallow this anger, or at least not so quickly.
She simply went back to take a shower, change her clothes, and rest for a while before returning to find Yang Fengmei already sitting in the yard knitting as if nothing had happened.
Seeing her enter the courtyard, he quickly stood up and tidied himself up: "I was thinking you'd have to wait a while, so I was going to cook later. We'll have potato rice for dinner tonight. I'll stir-fry it with some lard and scallions; it'll smell delicious."
Jiang Zhizhi looked at Yang Fengmei, who was completely the same as usual except for her slightly swollen eyes, and was surprised. Had she moved on so quickly?
Even at dinner time, Yang Fengmei did what she always did: first served rice to her husband, then to her son, and finally ladled out the burnt bits from the bottom of the pot for herself, sitting by the stove as she ate...
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