Chapter 107 Sincerity
"Yes, so what should we do?"
Aunt Yang glanced at Xinli, her fingers nervously rubbing the back of Xinli's hand.
Sensing that the two were genuinely worried about her, Xin Li felt too embarrassed to remain silent any longer.
"Aunt Yang, sister-in-law, don't be afraid."
"I'm not that fragile. If Xie Shuangshuang really tries to harm me, I will definitely fight back."
"I'm not a pushover that can be easily manipulated."
Xin Li's words left Zhang Jinhua both amused and exasperated.
"You silly girl, we're not worried about you not being able to beat them!"
Given Xin Li's strength, Zhang Jinhua was afraid she might accidentally kill someone if she turned around and didn't know her own strength.
However, one can't fight against many. Even if Xin Li can avoid Xie Shuangshuang's schemes, as long as Xie Shuangshuang really wants to take Xin Li away, she will eventually succeed.
Not to mention, the longer things drag on, the more islanders will be won over by her.
How can you guard against thieves for a thousand days? Xin Li has finally overcome all her hardships and is able to live in harmony with the people on the island. If she loses all her efforts again because of Xie Shuangshuang, will she still have a good life in the future?
"And Xinxin, women should think more about themselves."
"There's an old saying that it's easy for a man to pursue a woman, but easy for a woman to pursue a man. You're too young to understand this. Besides, you and Xiao He are newlyweds and your relationship is going well, so you don't really feel it. But what if... I mean, what if... you should think more about yourself."
Xin Li looked at the two of them in surprise, never expecting that they had already thought of this matter.
Logically speaking, Zhang Jinhua and Aunt Yang should have a deeper relationship with He Mingzhou, since they are from the same island.
But the fact that they are willing to tell her these things and even make plans for her shows that, in their hearts, she is actually the more important one.
If Xinli and He Mingzhou ever have a real conflict, these two people will definitely stand on Xinli's side.
This was something Xin Li had never expected.
It's one thing for Aunt Yang to act this way, after all, Xin Li had saved Aunt Yang's family's lives.
Xin Li was truly moved that Zhang Jinhua could say such a thing.
"Do you not believe me or you don't believe He Mingzhou?"
Xin Li said in a light tone, "He Mingzhou would definitely feel wronged if he found out."
Zhang Jinhua gently patted Xin Li's hand: "Look at you, isn't this just a hypothetical situation?"
"Xinxin, girls are more likely to suffer losses, and your marriage with Xiao He is a military marriage. You understand what your sister-in-law means, right?"
It's very difficult to get a divorce in a military marriage, but if the man is willing to divorce, the woman can't force the issue, and the divorce might actually happen once the official documents are issued.
Zhang Jinhua was also worried that He Mingzhou had really been seduced by Xie Shuangshuang through some means.
"Sister-in-law is really not worried that Xiao He will change his mind."
"But between men and women, one wrong move can lead to complete defeat. Xinxin, listen to your sister-in-law's advice. You must think carefully about your future plans and never give the initiative to someone else."
Zhang Jinhua spoke sincerely, and Aunt Yang nodded in agreement.
Xin Li was deeply moved.
"Don't worry, aunties, I know everything."
The two of them breathed a sigh of relief when they saw that Xinli looked relaxed and not worried at all.
"Okay, it's good that you know. If you need anything, just say so, and don't be shy with your aunt."
"I will."
Xinli nodded, and the three of them were finally able to eat in peace.
After the meal, Xinli wanted to help wash the dishes, but the two elders told her to go for a walk to digest her food.
"What do you need to do? Go out and have fun, we can handle things here."
Xinli had no choice but to leave the courtyard and go for a walk outside.
At first, when Zhang Jinhua reminded Aunt Yang, Xinli didn't take it to heart.
It wasn't until she was outside and saw the women she used to be on good terms with pointing at her but not coming up to her that Xinli realized something was wrong.
"I only heard about it from others, so please don't tell anyone I told you. Back then—"
Several women were enjoying the cool shade under the big tree. They were chatting happily when they saw Xinli approach the person who was beaming with excitement, and they immediately fell silent.
The others also looked at Xin Li with great apprehension.
"Xinli, what's wrong with you?"
Xin Li has sharp ears. Although those people were speaking in hushed tones, she vaguely heard some of their voices. However, since they didn't name names, she couldn't make a scene.
She just smiled and replied, "We're out for a walk after dinner. What are you ladies chatting about that makes you all so happy?"
The group exchanged glances, their eyes gleaming with cunning.
"Aren't we talking about Comrade Xie from the provincial capital?"
Xin Li raised an eyebrow: "Xie Shuangshuang?"
"Yes, you received Xie Shuangshuang's gift too, right? That dress is so beautiful, and all those delicious treats, I can't bear to eat them. I'm thinking of taking them out for my kids when they want to eat them."
"And she even went door-to-door to deliver gifts. She was so polite that we felt embarrassed."
As they talked, they glanced at Xinli, seemingly eager to see her reaction.
Unexpectedly, Xinli asked very honestly, "Did you really deliver to every single household?"
"Of course! I heard that families with children receive even more gifts. She's such a kind-hearted girl."
Xinli scratched her head: "But I didn't receive it."
"That's really strange. Didn't she say she liked He Mingzhou? Why doesn't she give the man she likes more gifts?"
The women were stunned when Xin Li said this.
They had considered that Xinli would be angry, repulsed, or even go crazy if she knew that Xie Shuangshuang had given her a gift.
I never expected that Xin Li would complain that Xie Shuangshuang didn't give her anything.
No, she really wants it?
Why is Xinli always different from others?
"Are you alright?" An older woman looked at Xin Li with slanted eyes, as if she were looking at a monster. "If you're unhappy, you can just say so. We're all from the same island. Do you think we'd side with outsiders to bully you?"
Her words were just polite formalities; in reality, their gathering here to praise Xie Shuangshuang was a disguised way of suppressing Xin Li.
Xinli was used to these people's two-faced behavior. She shook her head and said, "Of course I'm fine. I'm just a little unhappy that everyone else received a gift but not us."
"Auntie, do you think Xie Shuangshuang is deliberately targeting us?"
this……
The group looked at each other, and then fell silent.
That's a difficult question to answer!
If it's not normal to say that Xie Shuangshuang and Xin Li are rivals in love, then isn't this blatantly saying that Xie Shuangshuang covets someone else's husband and wants to be a third party in someone else's marriage?
But if we don't mention this reason, then what is the real reason why Xie Shuangshuang didn't give Xin Li a gift?
Is this a targeted attack?
"You can't say that. We all received gifts. If you didn't, isn't there something wrong with you? After all, you're the only one who didn't receive one..."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone seemed to have found a reason and chimed in with their own opinions.
"Yes, yes, Xinli, you still need to reflect on yourself. Have you been too mean to her?"
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