Xue Ningnan couldn't help but wonder if the information Zhuang Feifei had given her was true or false.
"You really aren't dating Luo Jingyan?"
Lu Chengye didn't want to waste any more words with her: "I can swear that if I'm lying, may I be poor for the rest of my life."
He felt that these days wouldn't last forever, and that one day the country would implement new reforms, and perhaps then his family could turn their lives around.
Xue Ningnan, however, felt that people like Lu Chengye should be poor for life. After all, the "five black categories" (those classified as "black categories") were not allowed to attend worker-peasant-soldier universities or find jobs in the city, and could only toil in the fields for their entire lives.
"If you lie, you'll never find a wife in your life."
"Okay, we'll do it your way."
Seeing that he wasn't afraid, Xue Ningnan finally believed what he said.
Zhuang Feifei must have misunderstood the situation. She only saw that Luo Jingyan and Lu Chengye had spoken, and then assumed that Lu Chengye and Luo Jingyan were having an affair, thus passing on the wrong information to her.
She could tell from Zhuang Feifei's hostility towards Luo Jingyan that the two were at odds, and it was not impossible that Zhuang Feifei would use her as a pawn to deal with Luo Jingyan.
Now that the situation is clear, Lu Chengye and Luo Jingyan are innocent, which is obviously disappointing to her.
She took a step away, but she was unwilling to leave just like that.
She turned her head again and glanced at the Lu family's house, as well as the clothes worn by the Lu family of three.
Even if such people live in big houses, they are all show and no substance. Their clothes are tattered and covered with patches of all sizes, which suggests that they are very short of money.
People die for money, birds die for food. If she could bribe Lu Chengye with money to make him publicly acknowledge his relationship with Luo Jingyan, she might be able to force Luo Jingyan to break up with Xue Yanchen.
These villagers earn far less than city dwellers; she could probably tempt them with just a little money.
So she turned back and took out two cents from her pocket and handed them to Lu Jiu'er: "Little sister, take this to buy candy."
What child doesn't care about money or candy? But Lu Jiu'er looked at the two cents, suppressed her impulse, and shook her head: "I can't take your money."
No one accepts a reward without merit; this unfamiliar woman certainly wouldn't give her money for nothing.
"You can use this to buy candy."
"I don't eat candy, and I don't want your money."
Xue Ningnan hadn't expected that even a poor girl like Lu Jiu'er would be so difficult to deal with. Perhaps Lu Jiu'er was too naive and didn't know that money was valuable.
She gave an awkward laugh: "The little girl is quite cute."
Then he walked up to Lu's mother and Lu Chengye, saying, "I want to have a good talk with you."
"Say what you have to say." Lu Chengye said expressionlessly, "But there's one thing: if you're trying to bribe me with money to do something immoral for you, I won't do it."
Xue Ningnan suddenly felt a chill; this guy had actually guessed her intentions.
"Comrade Lu Chengye, don't make such a big promise. Let me finish. I can give you twenty yuan, and I won't ask you to do anything too immoral. I just want you to admit in front of the villagers that you're dating Luo Zhiqing. It's that easy."
Think about it, Luo, the educated youth, is such a beautiful and capable girl. Who knows, she might even start a relationship with you because of her. You get both money and her—aren't you tempted?"
“Your goal is to break up Luo Zhiqing and her boyfriend. I will not agree to your request.” Lu Chengye resolutely refused.
"You, you're not just helping me, you're helping yourself too. You're such a grown man and you don't even have a wife, aren't you afraid of being laughed at by the villagers?"
"That's my own business, it has nothing to do with you."
"Okay, you don't have to use this method. You can take the initiative to pursue her, okay? You can win her over through legitimate means, right?"
"I won't chase after you. You're not welcome in my home, please leave."
Lu Chengye gave the order to leave, but Xue Ningnan was unwilling to go.
"Comrade Lu Chengye, please think it over carefully. Luo Jingyan's family is a black category, and your family is also a black category. You are a perfect match. It would be good for you to marry her." This will save her from harming others.
“I told you, you’re not welcome in our house. If you don’t leave, I’ll kick you out with some things.” He looked at the large broom standing against the wall.
At this moment, Lu Jiu'er had already taken action; she pushed Xue Ningnan away.
"You wicked woman, just as wicked as that educated youth Zhuang. You want to use us to harm Sister Luo? Get out of my house right now!"
Xue Ningnan persisted, "Comrade Lu, and Aunt Lu, I urge you to seriously consider my suggestion. Doing so would be very beneficial for you."
"We will not consider it."
Lu's mother also came and shoved her, pushing her outside the door, and then closed the door.
Even if her son were worthy of Luo Zhiqing, he shouldn't have done such a despicable thing. They shouldn't repay kindness with enmity.
Xue Ningnan left the Lu family in a sorry state, once again suffering a crushing defeat.
She returned to Zhuang Feifei's house and told Zhuang Feifei what had happened: "Feifei, the two of them are not in that kind of relationship at all. You are mistaken."
Zhuang Feifei responded with an "oh," still jealous that Luo Jingyan was protected by the Lu family, who treated her like an enemy every time they saw her.
"Maybe I'm mistaken. I've only ever seen them together that one time."
"That guy is so stubborn. I gave him advice on how to get Luo Jingyan, but he just wouldn't agree, not even if I offered him money."
Zhuang Feifei wasn't surprised by this, after all, Lu Chengye in the book was just that kind of person.
"He's incredibly stupid. Getting Luo Jingyan would only benefit him and his family, not harm them," Xue Ningnan added.
"Sister Xue, since this doesn't work, let's think of another way."
"What else can I do?" Xue Ningnan sighed. "I can't exactly kill Luo Jingyan, can I?"
Zhuang Feifei thought for a moment and said, "If we can find a way to make her lose her innocence, Xue Zhiqing will definitely not want her anymore."
Xue Ningnan pondered for a moment, "You mean you want to find a man and have sex with her until it's too late?"
That's even more despicable than the way she used Lu Chengye to ruin Luo Jingyan's reputation.
But you can't catch a wolf without risking your cub. It doesn't matter what Luo Jingyan becomes, as long as she stops bothering Xue Yanchen and doesn't affect the benefits Xue Yanchen brings to them.
Thinking about it is one thing, but actually doing it is another.
Xue Ningnan was only in his twenties. Even though he was very selfish, he was still a little apprehensive about planning something like this for the first time.
If their plan succeeds, who knows what kind of man Luo Jingyan will end up with? Most likely, it won't be a good one.
"Feifei, what kind of man do you think we should find for her? Who should we find? I just arrived here and don't know anyone here. I don't know anyone except you."
Zhuang Feifei narrowed her eyes, mentally considering suitable candidates.
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