There was another reason, though: Huang Zhong had come twice to ask for marriage, and others were starting to wonder, "Has Huang Zhong been asking twice? Is there something going on between him and Xia Ruzheng?" If not, then even after all these requests, it wouldn't work. His family couldn't afford to lower their status so low. Even if Xia Chunfu valued his daughter, he wouldn't do that.
People's imagination is unlimited, especially in the countryside where there is no other entertainment to entertain themselves and they can only gossip about others.
Gradually, some unpleasant rumors spread, saying that Xia Ruzheng had an affair with Huang Zhong behind Xia Chunfu's back, so Huang Zhong had the courage to come to his house to propose marriage. When Xia Chunfu found out, he was furious and harshly rejected Huang Zhong.
Xia Ruqian was upset when she heard this. Her sister had such high standards, how could she possibly be interested in Huang Zhong? The man her sister had been dating before was a government employee. It was a pity that the two of them were too far apart and couldn't get married right away, so they had to break up.
Xia Ruzheng was also helpless about this. The mouth was on someone else's body, so he couldn't sew his mouth up, right?
Xia Ruzheng couldn't help but think of her past life. After Huang Zhong called her a mental patient, many people began to believe her. The doctor even said her problem was serious and required long-term medication and treatment. This played into Huang Zhong's hands, as he had a legitimate reason to fool around. Huang Zhong did all sorts of bad things, and others would sigh, "How unlucky he is to have a mentally ill wife."
Xia Ruqian had originally advised Xia Ruzheng to let the truth flow, but after hearing Xia Ruzheng's concerns, Xia Ruqian could no longer sit still and said, "No, sister, are you going to let that bastard Huang Zhong get away with it just because someone else says so? You're willing, but I'm not!"
Xia Ruzheng was also distressed and said, "We can't do this rashly. Let me think about it. Dad said he was going to the river to swim today. Remember to let him take another bath when we get there. I'll go get some vegetables from the vegetable garden."
"I know, I know, sister. You are always nosy. Who doesn't take a bath after swimming in the river?" Xia Ruqian muttered. Xia Ruzheng didn't manage the family before, but now he is the manager. Instead, he has the feeling of being the head of the family. Even she and her father have to listen to her sister.
Xia Ruzheng said: "There is nothing we can do..."
Seeing Xia Ruzheng about to bring up his theory again, Xia Ruqian hurriedly said, "I know, I know. The river water is not clean and has parasites. It's better to let Dad wash it."
Only then did Xia Ruzheng leave with satisfaction.
The summer evening still lingers, yet it's already much warmer than midday. The sun is already leaning against the treetops, suffusing the entire world with a vibrant orange hue. Walking along the road, one can hear the lowing of cattle, the shouting of oxen, the cries of weary birds returning to their nests... Each sound is light, melodious, and leisurely. The air is also permeated with the warm fragrance of flowers, constantly wafting across the nose, intoxicating the heart.
On such a beautiful evening, Xia Ruzheng put aside his worries and fatigue, stopped thinking about Huang Zhong, hummed a song whose name he had forgotten, and followed the winding path to the vegetable garden.
There are abundant vegetables in summer, including round purple eggplants, bright red and green peppers, long beans, and lush water spinach. Xia Ruzheng picked a full basket of vegetables and was not worried about not being able to finish them. He gave some to different places and they were all eaten up soon.
On the way back, Xia Ruzheng took a fork in the road on a whim. It wasn't long before she regretted it.
A woman's murmur came from the woods: "Oh, be gentle, it hurts!"
Xia Ruzheng paused, his whole body stiffened for a moment. Even though society is becoming more and more open, he has never encountered a jungle warrior!
The man's voice gave Xia Ruzheng goosebumps all over his body: "Don't be afraid, scream if it hurts, I like it!"
Isn’t that the devilish voice that Xia Ruzheng hears in his dreams and in reality!
Xia Ruzheng froze there, deeply regretting his impulsive decision. This path was usually deserted, especially since it was already dusk. No wonder this wild couple was so brazen.
The female voice responded, "Cousin, you are so bad!" and was accompanied by a moan, which must have been a very hot moment!
At this moment, Xia Ruzheng didn't feel charming, only disgusted. It turned out that Huang Zhong had been having affairs before marriage in his previous life! He had thought he knew enough, but he had such a dark history!
After standing there for a few minutes, Xia Ruzheng gradually calmed down. It was the wild couple who should be feeling ashamed and embarrassed. He was just passing by here with dignity, not stealing or touching anything, so why should they be afraid? Thinking of this, Xia Ruzheng couldn't help but straighten his back and started walking forward without looking around.
Even after preparing himself mentally, Xia Ruzheng still felt very nervous.
Human psychology is so strange. It should be the people who do bad things who feel scared, but I didn't expect that she, a passerby, would also feel scared.
Of course, she pretended not to hear and walked over. It would be better if Ye Yuanyang didn't notice her, so she wouldn't have to face Huang Zhong directly. If he did... then she would hold her head high and fight back.
There were always many dead branches and leaves on the path between the trees. Xia Ruzheng stepped on a dead branch after only two steps, making a noticeable crunching sound.
Xia Ruzheng smiled bitterly. It was God who wouldn't let her go, and there was nothing she could do.
A female voice in the woods said in panic, "Someone's here! Cousin... Cousin, I have to go back!"
I don’t know what Huang Zhong said, but the female voice fell silent.
Xia Ruzheng had just taken two quick steps when he caught a glimpse of two people emerging from the dense woods.
It was indeed Huang Zhong, and the other girl looked familiar to Xia Ruzheng, but he couldn't remember her name. However, Xia Ruzheng knew that she was Huang Zhong's dear cousin.
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