Chapter 85 Tonight is Death's Day
"Big sister, someone's here."
Sanya spotted it and called out to Daya, who was coming out of the house.
Da Ya was about to call out to Ye Wan, but frowned instantly when she saw who it was.
After thinking it over, I left the courtyard.
When Zhang Erniu saw Da Ya come out, his face instantly turned red. "Da Ya, this is a pheasant I caught. I heard the villagers say you were back. Here, take it!"
He was lucky; he caught a pheasant in the field and brought it over without even going home.
Da Ya didn't say a word and turned to go inside.
Zhang Erniu panicked and blocked her way, "Da Ya, don't go. I know I hurt you before. Please accept the pheasant, okay? I'll treat you well."
Daya looked at Zhang Erniu expressionlessly, "I don't want your things, and I don't want to marry you."
Zhang Erniu became anxious, "Da Ya, please give me a chance. If you don't marry me, who else can you marry?"
"So that's what you were planning. My daughter would rather become a nun in the mountains than marry you. I don't agree to this marriage. Do you understand?"
Ye Wan stood at the courtyard gate and sneered, "I, as her mother, do not agree."
Zhang Erniu lowered his head instantly, then looked up at Daya with hopeful eyes.
Da Ya said sternly, "Did you hear what my mother said? Don't come here again."
After Da Ya finished speaking, she went into the courtyard and closed the door.
Ye Wan originally intended to go straight back to the kitchen, but after thinking about it, she turned back to comfort Daya.
"Don't be sad. There are plenty of good men in the world. Besides, a woman doesn't only have the path of marriage. Even if you never marry, I'm willing to support you."
Upon hearing this, Daya smiled and said, "Mother, I'm not sad. I don't like him at all."
After saying that, Ye Wan hugged her arm and secretly her eyes reddened. "Mom, you are so good."
Being held by her daughter, who was so big, made Ye Wan feel a little uncomfortable. After thinking about it, she realized that Daya was indeed still a child.
Even though she was a child who had grown up without her own mother by her side, he still softened and patted her on the back.
Hearing someone through the crack in the door, he opened it again and found Widow Tian standing there.
"Sister Tian, why don't you come in now that you're here?"
Widow Tian carried a basket in her hand, looking somewhat uneasy. "I'm a widow, and if I come too often, I'm afraid people will gossip about you."
"What are you talking about? There's no one else in my house."
Ye Wan invited them in to sit down, and Da Ya went to pour water.
"I won't drink the water. There's nothing good at home, so I brought some homemade pickled vegetables. You said they were delicious last time, so..."
Widow Tian opened the basket; inside were still several small jars.
The weather wasn't cold yet, and the large jars were prone to breaking once opened, so she made these smaller ones.
"We just ran out of food at home, and I was just about to ask you for some when you delivered it to our door." Ye Wan asked Daya to carry it to the kitchen.
"Really? I can teach you how to make delicious marinated dishes." Widow Tian was pleased that her cooking skills had been recognized.
Ye Wan shook her head, "I'm not learning anymore, I'm lazy. If I ever have the money to open a shop, I'll order your pickled vegetables exclusively."
With Liu Wenshu as her backer, she plans to find a restaurant to cooperate with, process and sell everything that can be sold in the village, and everyone will live a prosperous life, so they won't be preoccupied with trivial matters all day long.
Ultimately, her status was too low. If she had any status or position, she could have done many things.
Whether it was true or not, Widow Tian was quite happy. "You're busy, so I won't bother you."
"Wait a minute, Sister Tian."
Ye Wan took out a few sponge cakes from the kitchen, wrapped them up, and put them in her basket. "Made at home, take them back for the kids to eat."
"No, no need."
"It's for the child, not for you."
Widow Tian felt a warm glow in her heart as she left Ye Wan's place.
Ever since her husband died, she had lived cautiously, hoping only to raise her son. She didn't feel any pity or sympathy from Ye Wan.
"Widow Tian, what were you doing at the Ye family's house?"
On her way home, Aunt Li was talking with several older women from the village under a tree.
They all have daughters-in-law, so they don't need to cook dinner, and it's not busy with farming at this time of year.
Widow Tian said softly, "They saved my life, so I'm giving them some pickled vegetables."
Many people witnessed what happened that night. Fortunately, she didn't lose her innocence; otherwise, even if she had survived, she wouldn't have been able to live in the village.
Aunt Li stared at her, "What's wrong? Why are you back with a basket again? Didn't you deliver it?"
A woman nearby spoke up, "Aren't you just bringing up a sore spot? It's just pickled vegetables, not some precious thing. The weather isn't even cold yet, and pickled vegetables aren't worth much. The Ye family grows so many vegetables too."
"You know what, the Ye family really knows how to manage money,"
"The Ye family is truly unfortunate; how did they end up with Lin Anyuan..."
"Shh, don't say things like that now."
The meal was ready in the courtyard.
"Your dad isn't coming back again? I don't know what he's busy with all day." Ye Wan put a piece of food on Sanya's plate.
Er Ya asked curiously, "Mother, you never asked before, but lately you've been asking all the time? Doesn't Father often not come back?"
They've all gotten used to it. Now that they have their mother and such delicious food, they don't miss their father at all.
"Really?" Ye Wan smiled awkwardly.
She just couldn't help but wonder what Lin Anyuan really meant that night.
Er Ya nodded. "Yes, you've asked that five times today."
"I made too much food, I'm afraid it will spoil if we can't finish it." Ye Wan said, eating with her head down.
After dinner, Er Ya washed the dishes; Ye Wan wouldn't tolerate them doing that.
I went back inside and into the space, lay down on the green grass, and realized that I was really getting tired of being well-fed and warm.
Now that she has money, shouldn't she take back her indenture as soon as possible and live the life she wants? Why is she thinking about Lin Anyuan?
Sigh, it's all because of the allure of male beauty.
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The night in the mountains is somewhat quiet.
Beside the stream.
Lin Anyuan watched as the people in the shadows emerged one by one, his heart skipped a beat, and his eyes were filled with a sharp killing intent.
"You little bastard, you didn't expect this, did you? Tonight is your death night!"
The leader, his face covered, looked at Lin Anyuan, who was surrounded, with a cold smile. With so many people, he couldn't escape even if he had wings.
"Kneel down and kowtow to Grandpa, and maybe Grandpa will take pity on you and spare your life, making you a cripple for the rest of your life!"
Lin Anyuan scoffed and took off his straw hat. "I'm a little bastard, and what is that guy? An old bastard?"
"I let you go last time, but you dare to come back. You old bastard and bitch, you've got your eyes on me that much? What a match made in heaven! Both of you are equally despicable!"
The leader's expression changed drastically. "You lowly brat, how dare you insult the patriarch and madam! You're asking for death! Attack!"
"Lin Anyuan, die!"
Countless birds took flight from the forest, the darkness concealing untold secrets.
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