Xie Yan's eyes lit up. "The watermelons that Mother mentioned last time, the ones we grow at home?"
Yu Yue nodded. "They were grown by Old Man Li up ahead. He insisted on giving them to me when I came back. My mother will say that the watermelons Old Man Li grows are the sweetest and tastiest."
Since it's the sweetest and tastiest, what are we waiting for?
Let's eat!
Yu Yue swung the watermelon up and placed it on the stone table under the grape trellis, when Xie Yan stabbed it.
With a crisp, melodious "snap," the watermelon's emerald green rind cracked open, revealing its luscious red flesh inside. Juice flowed slowly along the blade, releasing an enticing sweet aroma.
Xie Yan could no longer contain his anticipation and eagerly picked up a slice of watermelon, taking a big bite.
In an instant, the cool, crisp, and sweet taste blossomed on the taste buds, like a grand feast for the senses. The sandy texture was like delicate snowflakes gently melting on the tongue; the crisp taste was as lively and agile as birdsong in the morning; and the rich sweetness was like the sweetest nectar in spring, instantly conquering Xie Yan's taste buds.
As he devoured the melon, he kept giving it a thumbs up, saying indistinctly but full of praise, "Delicious! This melon is like a gift from heaven, so crunchy, crisp, and so sweet! It's absolutely delicious!"
Yu Yuehui was also tasting the watermelon grown in her hometown for the first time. After taking a bite, her eyes widened in surprise.
She looked down at the small watermelon in her hand again, and it was even better than the watermelons carefully cultivated by the research institute. An unprecedented surprise appeared on her face.
The watermelon, which wasn't very big to begin with, was quickly devoured by Xie Yan and Yu Yuehui.
After they finished eating, the two realized they hadn't left any for the child.
After exchanging a glance, they both burst into laughter.
Xie Yan wiped his mouth. "It's all because this watermelon is too small!"
Yu Yuehui nodded in deep agreement, "Exactly!"
"Then, destroy the body and cover up the evidence?"
"OK!"
The two quickly cleaned up the watermelon rinds, and Yu Yuehui deliberately walked a little further away to avoid being discovered.
At the thank-you banquet, water was poured to wipe the tables clean, ensuring that no trace was left.
In the afternoon, the couple, still possessing a conscience, went to Old Li's house again and bought two watermelons, this time for the whole family to eat together.
When Chaochao and the other children tasted the watermelon from Old Man Li's house, they were instantly amazed.
They had eaten countless watermelons, but this was the first time they had tasted one so delicious. The sweet juice spread in their mouths, and the flesh was crisp and refreshing, as if every bite contained the beauty of summer.
With a quick glance, Chaochao set off on her own the next day, bringing back several watermelons.
Xie Yan tasted them. Although these watermelons were slightly inferior in taste and sweetness to those grown by Old Man Li, they were much tastier than watermelons from other places.
Unlike Xie Yan, the children were not picky eaters. They immediately fell in love with the watermelons here. The chilled watermelons, made with well water, were even more delicious. Watermelons squeezed out ice cream and took center stage, becoming the children's summer refreshment. They ate at least one every day.
When Yu Yuehua returned home for the weekend and saw this situation, he learned from the children and Xie Yan that the watermelons produced in his village were actually better than those sold outside. He immediately sensed the business opportunity. It turned out that their village was suitable for growing watermelons!
We didn't know before, but now that we do, what are we waiting for?
Let's have a meeting!
He went back to a meeting that very day.
It was at this meeting that the famous Liangcheng watermelon came into being.
The wheat in the field ripened in just a few days, and Xie Yan, who didn't want to go to the field, was forced to go again.
That day, when Yu Yuehui and Xie Yan returned after harvesting the wheat, they saw Yu Yuexue sitting in the yard chatting with Qian Hong.
Having not seen her for so long, Xie Yan didn't even recognize her at first.
A person in their thirties looks like they are in their forties or fifties. The heavy makeup on their face has not been able to cover up the traces of time at all. On the contrary, the fine lines at the corners of their eyes are more obvious due to the accumulation of makeup, like grooves etched on their face.
Looking at Xie Yan and Yu Yuehui in front of her, Yu Yuexue was consumed by jealousy, and her teeth almost shattered.
Anger burned fiercely within him. Why, why hadn't these two separated yet?!
Remembering the purpose of her return, she pinched herself hard, and while doing so, she lowered her eyes slightly to hide the resentment that was about to burst forth from them.
She really couldn't understand why Yu Yuehui, who was inferior to her in every way, could live such a happy life.
And now, I actually have to grovel and fawn over her.
Despite her resentment, Yu Yuexue forced a smile and said, "Sister, did you and brother-in-law just come back from the fields?"
Yu Yuehui nodded gently, her expression calm: "Let's go inside."
Xie Yan knew from Yu Yuexue's feigned enthusiasm that she was up to no good. Sure enough, after only a few words, Yu Yuexue steered the conversation towards Mao Dan.
"Is Mao Dan going to college soon?" Yu Yuexue asked seemingly casually, but a hint of barely perceptible greed flashed in her eyes.
Yu Yuehui nodded again, her eyes full of pride, "Yes, Maodan has always been a good student, and he will definitely get good results in next year's college entrance examination."
Yu Yuexue nodded in agreement, her tone filled with envy, "Who can argue with that?"
"The educational resources in Beijing are worlds apart from ours. How could your grades not be good when you study in such a good place!"
Hearing this, Yu Yuehui knew perfectly well what she was up to, but she just smiled and didn't reply.
But since Yu Yuexue had already spoken, how could she give up so easily?
Her eyes reddened, her voice trembled with sobs, and she choked out, "Oh, it's all my fault. I can't send my children to study in Beijing. I'm so incompetent..."
Xie Yan felt a surge of disgust listening to her feigned sobs.
After holding back for a while, she finally couldn't help but say coldly, "Yes, it's because you're incompetent. If you were capable of getting into a university in Beijing, would your child still have to worry about not being able to study in Beijing?"
Yu Yuexue's crying stopped for a moment; she hadn't expected Xie Yan to be so blunt in exposing her.
However, Yu Yuexue was no longer the proud woman she once was. After a brief pause, she continued crying out, "Yes, yes, brother-in-law is right, I am incompetent."
After saying that, she looked up at Xie Yan with a look that seemed to indicate she had suffered a great humiliation. Then she knelt down in front of him and pleaded with tears streaming down her face, "Brother-in-law, sister, I beg you, please save the child, give the child a chance, I beg you!"
Over the years, Xie Yan had met all sorts of people at the clinic, and he looked down on Yu Yuexue's petty schemes.
He gently patted the frightened Yu Yuehui, gave her a "I'll handle this" look, and then coldly watched Yu Yuexue perform.
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