The sun was shining brightly, and the machinery factory's staff quarters were in perfect order. The green trees were neatly arranged in the yard, and their branches and leaves rustled in the breeze.
Xu Ruyan followed Li Haoxuan closely, carrying the gift with a proper smile on her face. Looking at the well-arranged tube-shaped buildings, she unconsciously compared them with the tenement where she lived.
The houses in the compound were dilapidated and messy, with unauthorized sheds everywhere and sewage flowing in the yard. Compared with the decency of the 꿷놌 family compound, it was shabby everywhere.
There is a world of difference between the two.
Xu Ruyan unconsciously clenched her hand holding the gift, and secretly made up her mind that she must completely get rid of the embarrassing life in the slum.
In the center of the compound there is a sturdy locust tree, with luxuriant branches and leaves spread out like an umbrella, casting a large area of shade.
It is almost morning, and many people like to gather here to prepare food, picking vegetables and chatting about family matters.
Xu Ruyan and Li Haoxuan were both good-looking. Seeing them approaching from afar, everyone's attention was instantly attracted. Their hands that were picking vegetables unconsciously slowed down, and they whispered to each other.
"Whose child is this?" Someone squinted his eyes, curious about who the person was.
A slightly plump auntie stood up upon hearing this, stretched her neck to look around, and after recognizing the man, she sat down again, "It's Li Yanhong's youngest son."
"Oh, it's him! Why is he back? I remember he was close to Nan Qing from the Shen family. Who is this girl?"
At this time, an auntie wearing a faded floral short-sleeved shirt showed a mysterious smile on her face: "I know about this. I heard that the two broke up."
She was well-known in the family compound for her love of gossip. She was always present when there was something lively going on.
"That can't be! Didn't Li Yanhong always say that they had a good relationship? From what she said, their marriage was a sure thing, how could she bear to call it off?"
Everyone shook their heads, indicating that they didn't know.
When the two approached, Aunt Suihua was bold enough to ask directly with a smile: "Xiaoxuan is back! Why is Nanqing not with him? Who is this girl?"
Xu Ruyan is here, and this auntie keeps bringing up all sorts of issues.
The smile on her face froze for a moment, and in the blink of an eye it returned to its gentle and innocent look, and she said softly, "Hello, Auntie. I'm Xiaoxuan's girlfriend. We were supposed to come back with Nanqing, but the organization arranged a performance for me at the last minute, and Xiaoxuan was delayed for a few days to wait for me."
Li Haoxuan looked at Xu Ruyan in confusion. He remembered that she had been on stage less frequently recently. Why would she lie?
He wanted to say something, but someone pulled his sleeves. He lowered his head and met Xu Ruyan's watery eyes looking for help. He smiled and said, "Aunts, we'll go home first."
Everyone pretended not to notice the exchange of glances between the couple, and smiled and waved their hands: "Go ahead! Remember to treat us to wedding candy after the wedding is settled."
After the two walked away, everyone started talking again.
"Oh my god, this girl is not only pretty, but her voice is so nice and gentle."
"That's right. You should marry a wife like this. Although Shen Nanqing looks better than this girl, she has a bad temper. If you marry her, you will marry an ancestor."
Everyone was talking, speculating that Li Haoxuan couldn't stand Shen Nanqing's temper and dumped her.
With a clang, the basket of vegetables fell heavily. "I think Nan Qing is pretty good. People say she has a bad temper. Have you seen it with your own eyes?"
The person who spoke was the aunt who called Ana Shen to come home for dinner that day.
She continued, "Do you remember one year when my child was naughty and went to play by the pond, he accidentally fell into the water, and it was Nan Qing who jumped in and rescued him."
"Such a person is spoiled, but I don't believe you if you say she has a bad temper."
Everyone lowered their heads uncomfortably after hearing this.
Suddenly, the gossipy auntie seemed to suddenly remember something and said, "I remember that it was Li Yanhong who always told people that Nan Qing had a bad temper and Xiaoxuan always had to coax her."
"They grew up together, and everyone thought it was just a playful fight between kids, and didn't take it seriously. After hearing so much, everyone assumed that Nan Qing had a bad temper."
No one said anything after that. They all quietly packed up the vegetables they had chosen, carried their small stools home, and secretly thought about keeping their children away from Li Yanhong in the future.
The Li family originally lived in a bungalow, but as soon as the tube-shaped building behind the door was built, they moved in without delay.
Li Gaoyi is the workshop director. His house has three bedrooms and a living room. Although the living room is not big, the lighting is good. There is a solid wooden square table in the center, and the four chairs around it are of uniform style and very stable.
The wooden cabinet in the corner has a warm color and the doors fit tightly together, except for the old locks on them that look particularly out of place.
Xu Ruyan glanced around the room inconspicuously, picked up the glass kettle on the table, tilted the kettle slightly, and poured a glass of boiled water.
"You haven't had any water this morning, so you must be thirsty." She handed the white porcelain cup to Li Haoxuan with such a natural gesture, as if she was the owner of the house.
The weather was too hot and Li Haoxuan was really thirsty. He drank all the water in the cup in a few gulps.
"Why did you say that downstairs just now?" He put down the white porcelain cup, pulled out a chair and sat down.
Xu Ruyan poured herself a glass of water, took a sip, and said embarrassedly, "I...I'm jealous. They knew I was your girlfriend, but they deliberately mentioned Nan Qing. I'm jealous."
As she spoke, her eyes seemed to hide a pool of spring water, which was filled with undisguised love.
When Li Haoxuan was looked at by such a fiery gaze, he suddenly felt as if the tip of his nipples were gently brushed by a feather, making him itchy unbearably.
He stood up quickly, and the chair made a harsh friction sound. He took Xu Ruyan's hand and dragged her into his room without saying a word.
The moment the door opened, a faint musty smell wafted into his nose. He didn't care about anything else and turned around to hug the person and pressed him against the door.
Two years old is the age when one is full of vigor and vitality. The house was filled with the sound of kissing water and an ambiguous atmosphere. The two were immersed in it, inseparable.
After get off work, Li Guifen did not dare to delay and hurried home. There were four mouths waiting for food at home. If she was late, her mother-in-law would definitely scold her again.
When she walked in and saw the canned peach fruits on the table, she was slightly stunned. She looked around but didn't see anyone else.
Her eyes swept across the locked cupboard, her eyes darkened, and she quietly walked to the table.
From the hemp rope to the kraft paper, and then to wrapping the two peach cakes with a handkerchief and putting them in his pocket, this action was done in one go, and it was obvious that a lot of work had been done.
When Li Guifen was putting the packaging back together, she was startled by the sudden sound of the door opening. She looked up and saw a woman coming out of Li Haoxuan's room.
Her lips were abnormally red and her cheeks were flushed. Li Guifen was not an inexperienced girl. She understood immediately and a meaningful smile appeared on her face.
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