Chapter 20 Rumors
Xu Zhixia smiled sincerely. Although she felt that there was nothing she could do with Aunt Zhao's help, she still agreed sweetly.
Aunt Zhao's favorability towards her increased greatly, and she pulled her to sit down without any hesitation.
The two of them were chatting happily, not like they had just known each other for a few days.
Xu Zhixia asked casually, "By the way, how's my neighbor Wu Xiuxiu?"
Aunt Zhao had a complicated expression on her face and sighed helplessly: "She is just a pitiful person."
After a pause, he added: "But there must be something hateful about pitiful people."
"When she first came to the island, she was a shy girl and everyone had a good impression of her."
"But after getting to know her, I realized she was a pushover and a tough guy."
Aunt Zhao looked outside the yard and, after making sure no one was around, she lowered her voice, "You know, Wu Xiuxiu's husband always beats her."
"Someone found out and told the Women's Federation. When they came to mediate, Wu Xiuxiu insisted that it was not true."
"Does she think everyone is stupid? With such a big wound on her face, she said it was just an accidental fall."
Xu Zhixia frowned: "If she can't stand up on her own, no one else can do anything."
Aunt Zhao slapped her thigh and said, "That's the reason. No one wants to associate with her anymore."
"But her husband also had some concerns, so he didn't fight so obviously again."
Xu Zhixia immediately grasped the key point. Not hitting him obviously didn't mean he wouldn't fight anymore.
It seems that the sound she heard later last night was Zhang Hong beating Wu Xiuxiu.
She simply didn't understand what was the point of living like this?
Not wanting to mention Wu Xiuxiu's affairs anymore, she changed the subject: "By the way, Auntie, I want to find a job. Do you think there is anything I can do?"
Aunt Zhao hesitated for a moment before she said carefully, "Xiao Xia, it's not easy to find a job on this island."
"Zhou An should have told you that there are many military wives on the island, and each job is a pit."
"You're a newcomer. Even if you find it, everyone won't be convinced, right?"
Xu Zhixia seemed to be lost in thought. She had actually forgotten this point before. It seemed that she could no longer find a job on the island.
But she must have an income as a source of money.
When confirming the relationship with Zhou An, Zhou An told him all his basic information.
The monthly salary and bills were not small, but for Xu Zhixia, who grew up in a pampered environment, it was not enough.
What’s more sad than having no money is having money but not being able to spend it.
The thought of this made her feel troubled.
After saying something to Aunt Zhao, she went to the cafeteria.
The cost-effectiveness of the canteen is better than cooking at home, so most military wives do not cook at home.
After buying two dishes, I went back home and ate with Haohao.
Sitting in the courtyard, the warm sunshine fell on her, making her relax completely.
It is very difficult to find a job that pays the bills in this day and age.
Suddenly, a light bulb went off in her head and an idea came into her mind.
She can write and earn royalties.
But what to write is also a problem.
Xu Zhixia thought hard but couldn't figure it out for a long time.
I decided to take Haohao out for a walk and get to know the whole island.
A cool sea breeze blew by, bringing a little coolness, and she half-closed her eyes in comfort.
Compared with other places, coastal cities are not so hot.
It was her first time living by the sea and she was curious about everything.
Compared to Haohao, she is more like a child.
Walking slowly along the coastline, you may occasionally come across a few aunts taking care of their children at the beach.
When they saw Xu Zhixia, they all looked at her in surprise, as if... they knew her.
Xu Zhixia felt a strange feeling in her heart. Although the island was small, she didn't feel that it was so small that everyone would know about it if a stranger came.
It wasn't like this yesterday.
She brought Haohao to one of the aunts and smiled faintly: "Aunt, I see you keep looking at me, do you know me?"
Being caught peeking is not a good thing.
Aunt Ma touched her nose guiltily and said, "Comrade Xu, you misunderstood. I was just curious when I saw a stranger."
Xu Zhixia remained calm on the surface, but was on high alert in his heart.
She still looked gentle and kind, but what she said was shocking: "Aunt, I don't think I ever said my last name was Xu."
Aunt Ma showed an annoyed expression and smiled awkwardly.
He gave up and confessed directly: "I just heard that you and Captain Zhou were married, and I was curious."
I am curious about what kind of girl Zhou An would like.
Another point is what I heard when I went to the cafeteria this morning.
She looked at Xu Zhixia inconspicuously, feeling confused.
This girl is not as unreasonable as others say...
She muttered to herself and secretly looked at Xu Zhixia.
Xu Zhixia naturally saw it, she smiled softly and didn't pursue the matter further.
Instead, he changed the subject: "Auntie, I'm new to the island and there are many places I'm not familiar with. Would you mind telling me about them?"
When this was mentioned, Aunt Ma perked up.
She said excitedly: "You asked the right person. On this whole island, everyone knows that I know everything."
"Even Mrs. Zhao from the supply and marketing cooperative doesn't know as much as I do."
She was beaming with joy and started talking about gossip about various families.
Xu Zhixia listened quietly, giving some responses from time to time, maximizing the emotional value.
Although Aunt Ma is quite gossipy, there is nothing wrong with her. What she says is insignificant and does not involve other people's privacy.
It was okay to interact, she decided.
Little did they know that Aunt Ma was very satisfied with her. Whenever the old women on the island heard her gossip, they would argue with her until their faces turned red and they would express their own opinions.
Unlike this girl, she is honest.
In just over ten minutes, she had classified Xu Zhixia as one of her own.
She was talking until her mouth was dry and she was reluctant to stop.
Xu Zhixia noticed it and considerately stopped the topic: "Aunt Ma, thank you for telling me so much."
"It's getting late, why don't you come to my house for a drink?"
If it were ten minutes ago, Aunt Ma would have refused without hesitation.
But now she hesitated for only a moment before readily agreeing.
Haohao looked confused. He didn't know why his sister brought another aunt back after going out.
He looked at Xu Zhixia in awe at her horrible social skills.
Aunt Ma couldn't help but sigh: "I don't know who spread the rumor that you are difficult to get along with. It's just a rumor."
If Xu Zhixia is not easy to get along with, then there will be no one on the island who is easy to get along with.
Xu Zhixia keenly noticed the key point and asked calmly, "Difficult to get along with? Where did you hear that, Auntie?"
Aunt Ma's face turned pale, realizing that she had said too much.
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