The one who can't speak is Xiu'er's mother, not Xiu'er. He lives with Xiu'er, not with Xiu'er's mother. Besides, so what if Xiu'er's mother can't speak?
Even though Xiuer's mother couldn't speak, Uncle Ma still lived a peaceful and stable life with her for most of his life.
Qin Zheng chuckled, "People will laugh at you for having an in-law who can't speak properly."
In rural areas, this is the most terrifying thing.
Gossipy women often talk behind your back and make fun of you over the smallest things.
The one who can't speak is Xiuer's mother, but people will still say behind her back, "Oh, look at so-and-so, he married a wife whose mother is mute, how embarrassing..." and so on.
Fan Gang shook his head, saying nonchalantly, "Let them laugh or not, it doesn't mean their in-laws are any better off."
This surprised Qin Zheng, who couldn't help but take another look at the young man.
He paused, then nodded and said, "I should remember you. When you were a teenager, you often went with your father to work on construction sites, right?"
"……Um."
Fan Gang was already more wary of Qin Zheng. Before, he only thought that Qin Zheng had a bad reputation but he wouldn't make things difficult for him. After all, he and Ye Yun were from the same village. Apart from that, he only regarded Qin Zheng as a friend of his future father-in-law's family, so he was not afraid.
Now, facing Qin Zheng's eagle-like eyes, he really couldn't quite handle it.
It felt like being crushed by Mount Tai.
The next second, he heard Qin Zheng say to him, "Want to come to the city with me?"
"What?"
Fan Gang hadn't reacted yet.
Qin Zheng said, "It's fine if you don't go. Developing your career in the commune is also good."
"What do you mean?" Fan Gang sensed something was off about Qin Zheng's words and glanced in Xiu'er's direction.
Sitting next to Xiuer was Ye Yun.
His intuition told him that Qin Zheng said those words because he was bothered by Ye Yun.
Qin Zheng didn't hide anything and simply said that he wanted Xiu'er to go to the city with Ye Yun after getting married.
Ye Yun's body will become increasingly heavy in the future, but she is a person who is quite greedy for money. He wants to make things easier for Ye Yun. If one Tian Xiaohui is not enough, then he will choose another girl to go over.
Fan Gang immediately understood.
He said, "I respect Xiuer's choice. Wherever she goes, I will go."
He works in the commune now, earning a little money and having some power each month, so he's considered a minor official. Xiuer can stay at home and take care of her husband and children.
Of course, isn't it nowadays everyone advocating that women can hold up half the sky?
If Xiuer wants to go out and see the world, then he can go with her. Qin Zheng wouldn't let her end up worse off than she was in the village, would he?
Qin Zheng said "Okay".
Immediately afterwards, Qin Zheng told Ye Yun about the matter.
Ye Yun was slightly surprised, but couldn't help but smile. "They're not even married yet, and you've already started scheming about human resources. You want Xiu'er to come to the city with me, but wouldn't that mean they'd be separated as soon as they get married?"
"Gangzi said to go with him."
"Oh?" Ye Yun was surprised. She glanced at Fan Gang and said, "It would be good if Xiu'er came to the city with us, but it's also good for you to stay in Yejiagou. Are you really willing to give up all that?"
"You can make a living anywhere."
Fan Gang answered casually, seemingly not caring much about the matter.
Old Ma was overjoyed, his face beaming with happiness. As he ladled out tofu, he said, "Little sister, if Xiu'er and the others go to the city with you, they'll be very successful!"
Aunt Ma laughed along with her.
Seeing their enthusiasm, Ye Yun smiled and said, "Let me make this clear from the start: Xiu'er will suffer if she comes with me."
"It's tough, but what could be tougher than being in these mountains!"
Old Ma sighed.
Ye Yun couldn't help but smile; that made sense.
For some, the mountains may be their hometown, but for others, they are an inescapable cage. If they had the chance to leave, who would let their children and grandchildren stay here?
Xiuer said happily, "Then after Gangzi and I get married, I will come to the city to find you."
Ye Yun agreed.
As dusk approached, Aunt Ma warmly invited Ye Yun and Qin Zheng to stay for dinner.
Ye Yun wanted to get back to the county town before dark, and she wanted to have her last meal at Old Qin's house before she left, so she politely declined Aunt Ma's hospitality.
On the way back, Ye Yun asked Qin Zheng what he planned to do with Gangzi.
Ye Yun also wanted to send Xiu'er and Gangzi to the city. Sometimes Tian Xiaohui couldn't manage the shop by herself, so Xiu'er could lend a hand.
But Gangzi couldn't make the arrangements.
Qin Zheng said, "Don't worry, the team will be recruiting a new batch of drivers in a while. They need to know how to drive. I'll teach him privately and introduce him to the team. That way, he'll have a proper job, which is much more prestigious than being a lackey in the village."
"puff……"
Ye Yun was amused by him.
Qin Zheng gently flicked the tip of her nose and chuckled, "What are you laughing at? Didn't you call me a lackey first?"
"Alright, alright."
Ye Yun couldn't argue back; wasn't being an assistant to an official just being a lackey?
...
When they got home, Mu Jingsheng and Ye Xia had been waiting for them for a long time.
The car was stuffed with wild vegetables, beans, and two old hens, all of which Qin Xiang'e forced on Ye Yun, saying she would take them back to nourish her body.
Upon seeing them return, Qin Xiang'e hurriedly invited them in to eat dumplings.
"Pork and wild vegetables, with pickled cowpeas added, it's your favorite, wife!" Qin Xiang'e exclaimed happily.
Ye Yun instantly felt her taste buds awaken.
Just thinking about the taste of pickled cowpeas makes my mouth water uncontrollably.
Just as she and Qin Zheng were happily preparing to go into the kitchen to eat dumplings, an uninvited guest suddenly appeared outside—
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