It was the busy farming season, and everyone in the family, adults and children alike, had to go to work. The autumn harvest waits for no one, and the deadline for delivering the grain was also set.
“Jianjun, I can’t call him husband in crowded places, which is very frustrating. I feel hot even after applying sunscreen, and my body feels like it’s being roasted.”
"Then let's wear more layers tomorrow and not show any skin. Physical sun protection is also very important."
"You have no idea how hot it is. You men can wear less, but I feel so stuffy and hot, I'm getting a bit of heatstroke. Let's both take out that Huoxiang Zhengqi and drink it quickly, it's too much suffering."
The two immediately went to a secluded spot, each drank two bottles, and then threw the bottles into their spatial storage.
The two men secretly slipped Jianjun an egg, then turned away and began to eat it.
The autumn harvest is more tiring than the spring planting, so it has to be done quickly. After the two finished eating and drinking a bottle of milk, they hurried back.
The young rural wives were working when the older women saw the two of them walking over together.
Li Dachun said, "Oh dear, we've been married for so many years, and we're still together every day. It's so annoying. We don't do any work and we're lazy. We still don't have a child. I don't know who's not good enough."
“Oh dear, say less. Look, people are staring at you. Say less,” said the old lady next to her.
"Look at me, what's wrong with me? I don't even have a child yet. Am I not telling the truth? Look at my two sons, they married such a money-losing woman, and they still treat her like a treasure."
When Tingting heard her say that, she got very angry and impulsively started fighting with her.
“Li Dachun, you’re not doing any work, what are you spouting nonsense about? I can’t have children. Look at how many children are being born in every household these days. If you keep talking nonsense, I’ll tear your mouth off.”
"Fine, you and Jianjun don't do any work, you're all sticky and sluggish. I knew you were like a hen that doesn't lay eggs, I'm talking about you."
Tingting thought to herself, "If I don't beat her into submission, everyone in this village will think I'm easy to bully, and they'll all come up and kick me while I'm down."
“My Jianjun treats me well, so what? Your husband doesn’t even give you a second glance. Are you jealous? It’s your bad luck. You’re probably always gossiping and not doing any good deeds.”
"Fine, you little bitch, I'll tear your mouth apart."
Li Dachun rolled up his sleeves, ripped off his headscarf, and went towards Tingting. She had been doing farm work for many years, so she was definitely stronger than Tingting, and the two began to scuffle.
Jianjun couldn't stand by and watch his wife being bullied, so he kicked Li Dachun aside. People nearby quickly pulled them apart and went to find the team leader.
When Tingting saw the captain, she thought of taking the initiative and cried, "This Li Dachun was gossiping about my wife behind my back. I caught him, and he even tried to hit me."
When the captain heard Tingting say that, he asked, "Is that how it is when you ask the people around you?"
At this moment, Zheng Xiaocao, who had always been at odds with Li Dachun, said from the side, "Hey, Captain, you have no idea how vicious her words are. She said that someone couldn't have children and even hit her. Isn't that bullying? The autumn harvest is so busy. She's affecting unity."
Li Dachun was howling on the ground when he heard Zheng Xiaocao say, "Pah, what's it to you? You just wait."
"Captain, I didn't bully her. I just saw her wandering around instead of working. Who knows what she was doing?"
“I just went to the bathroom, and you’re watching me so closely. What, are you up to something? You’re so shameless!” Tingting immediately retorted.
"Don't talk nonsense, I'll beat you up."
The captain quickly ordered his men to pull her away.
“Li Dachun, you’ve been causing trouble and affecting the autumn harvest. I’m deducting all of your and your spouse’s work points for today, and you also have to apologize to Jianjun and the others.”
Li Dachun was resentful, but he dared not disobey the team leader. No one could stand being assigned to the most tiring work.
All he could do was apologize. When Li Dachun's husband heard from others that his wife had gotten into a fight with someone, he rushed over.
Knowing it was his wife gossiping again, he quickly pulled her away.
After everyone dispersed, they all went back to work. When Tingting's mother-in-law saw her like this, she said, "It's common for women in the village to fight. This Li Dachun has been in many fights."
“She’s too talkative. Jianjun shouldn’t fight with a woman. Next time something like this happens, call me and your two sisters-in-law. We’ll scratch her face until it’s all bruised.”
"Mother, I also have to thank Sister Zheng today. She spoke up for me and got all their work points deducted."
"Alright, is that a relief? Let's get back to work, who knows how long we'll be working today."
Everyone started working enthusiastically again.
"Honey, let me see your face. It's okay, honey. I fought back too."
"Next time we women fight, you won't have to lift a finger. I'll go home and practice a lot this time, and I'll definitely beat her to a pulp next time."
When Jianjun heard her say that, he could tell that her mood was not affected, so he smiled and said, "If you are bullied, I will protect you even if it costs me my life. I will get my revenge when I have the chance."
They got busy again, working even after dark. Although it was a drought, no one could guarantee it wouldn't rain. If they were unlucky, they would have to rush to harvest.
Everyone should rush to harvest the wheat first. Once all the wheat is cut, it should be taken to the granary. Tomorrow, we'll prepare to thresh the wheat using grain racks.
Looking at the ears of wheat, Old Man Guo sighed, "It seems that this year, there won't be enough grain to eat again."
"After the autumn harvest, we still need to repair the reservoir. Let's not rest. Let's hurry up the mountain and find more food, otherwise we'll go hungry again."
The brigade leader was also troubled. He was more anxious than anyone else. The grain he was required to deliver had to be of good quality, but the grain he received was not enough to feed him this year.
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