"Brother Jingyun, come on, have some water!"
Zhou Jingyun led the way, unloading the blue bricks for Ruan Miaomiao's house from the tractor in baskets. Beads of sweat glistened on his thick, dark eyebrows, slid down his sharp, deep-set features, and fell to the ground...
Wang Chunhua from the neighboring village scooped up a ladle of water with a gourd ladle and looked at Zhou Jingyun expectantly.
Seeing that Zhou Jingyun only paused for a moment and did not take the water ladle from her hand, Wang Chunhua continued with a look of heartache:
"Oh, Ruan Zhiqing is really something. You worked so hard to help her build the house, look how much sweat you're getting, it's heartbreaking, but she won't even bring you a sip of water."
Brother Jingyun, please sit down and rest for a bit. Don't tire yourself out, or people won't care..."
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Zhou Jingyun deftly piled blue bricks into the basket on his back, never expecting to hear such words.
Although he didn't know why the woman in front of him sounded strange, he could tell that she was subtly criticizing his educated youth, Ruan.
The protective husband instantly snapped, straightening up and coldly asking, "Who are you? Are we that close? Just call me brother!"
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Wang Chunhua maintained a pitying expression throughout her speech, secretly hoping that Zhou Jingyun would feel a slight displeasure towards Ruan Miaomiao because of her words.
Unexpectedly, this man questioned him in such a cold manner.
Instantly, Wang Chunhua felt incredibly wronged. Tears welled up in her eyes, her lips trembled, and she choked out in a sob, "Brother Jingyun, I'm Wang Chunhua from the neighboring Wangjia Village, the Wang Chunhua who often cuts pig feed with your sister Dujuan..."
Zhou Jingyun may remember, or he may not, but it doesn't matter.
He replied decisively and coldly, "I don't know you!"
The tall, imposing man before her exuded a chilling aura, like a cold, unapproachable iceberg, silently exerting pressure on Wang Chunhua.
Zhou Jingyun's indifference and ruthlessness made Wang Chunhua feel even worse: she still thought she was different.
After all, she used to often cut pig feed with Dujuan and frequently encountered Dujuan, her brother.
Thinking this, Wang Chunhua voiced her grievances and asked, "Brother Jingyun, how could you not recognize me?"
I often run into you with Dujuan over the Da Pianpo slope..."
"Don't call me brother, we're not close, and I don't have the habit of randomly calling someone a sister!"
When Zhou Jingyun saw Ruan Miaomiao strolling over leisurely, he immediately became extremely nervous and desperately tried to clear himself of any relationship with Wang Chunhua.
However, the more decisively he refused, the more uneasy Wang Chunhua felt.
Wiping away her tears, she asked in a wronged tone, "Brother Jingyun, how could you treat me like this? How could you be so mean to me?"
I was just watching you being completely taken in by a woman, working yourself to the bone for her, and not getting a single bit of sympathy in return. I felt indignant for you, saddened for you. How could you be so mean to me?
That aggrieved and stubborn little look made her seem like a girlfriend throwing a tantrum.
Not far away, Ruan Miaomiao stopped in her tracks upon hearing this, watching the scene with amusement.
Zhou Jingyun's eyes were fixed on Ruan Miaomiao. Hearing Wang Chunhua's words, he became extremely nervous: What kind of smear is this crazy woman trying to throw at me?
"I told you not to call me brother. You're not my sister, I don't know you, what right do you have to feel sad for me?"
Zhou Jingyun's tone was full of disdain and a desire to avoid suspicion.
Wang Chunhua mustered up the courage to approach Zhou Jingyun today, hoping to plan a bright future for herself.
To his surprise, he was ruthlessly rebuffed by Zhou Jingyun as soon as he stepped forward.
Wang Chunhua refused to believe that the man she had chosen was such an unapproachable, aloof, and clueless jerk. But the moment she caught Zhou Jingyun's gaze on Ruan Miaomiao, she knew she had seen the truth:
The reason Zhou Jingyun treated me that way just now must be because he saw Ruan Miaomiao coming over.
In an instant, all the frustration in his heart turned into anger, which he vented on Ruan Miaomiao.
"Ruan Zhiqing, how can you be so domineering and forceful?"
Jingyun is just dating you, he's not selling himself to you. How can you control how he interacts with other people?
It's one thing for you to be rude and reckless and beat people up over the slightest disagreement, but how come you don't know how to cherish the person you finally have?
No wonder Shen, the educated youth, would rather suffer and pay back her debts than continue dating you. You've already gone this far, why don't you reflect on your actions?
...
"..."
Ruan Miaomiao, who was just watching the drama unfold, never expected that the fire would spread to her, and her mouth was slightly agape.
Hearing Wang Chunhua's speech, the men and women working nearby silently mourned in their hearts: she was a brave woman who dared to provoke their learned and skilled educated youth, Ruan.
Many women even had a gleam in their eyes, and they were all shouting in their hearts: Let's do it! Let's do it!
However, to their surprise, Ruan Miaomiao, who was usually quick to use both words and actions, suddenly calmed down. She ignored Wang Chunhua's provocation and instead looked at Zhou Jingyun with a cold smile:
"Oh dear, have you stirred up a hornet's nest?"
Such an overtly flamboyant style!
Brother Jingyun…
The moment Zhou Jingyun uttered "Brother Jingyun," he shuddered: Oh no, Miaomiao is angry.
Miao Miao's family rules included not getting too close to other men. Now, not only are other men flirting with her, but they are also provoking her. If she doesn't act ruthlessly, she'll be in deep trouble.
"Ruan Zhiqing, who are you calling a slut? We're all women, how can you be so vicious? What did I do to deserve this kind of slander against me..."
Upon hearing Ruan Miaomiao's words, Wang Chunhua immediately began to angrily curse.
However, he was interrupted by Zhou Jingyun when he was only halfway through his rant.
Zhou Jingyun's broad and imposing figure blocked Ruan Miaomiao's path, his face fierce as he glared at Wang Chunhua, his voice icy cold and tinged with chill:
"Shut up!
Who do you think you are?
Do I know you?
You keep referring to Jingyun as "brother Jingyun"?
What, are all the men in your family dead, so you're forced to go around claiming brothers like this?
How dare they talk about my educated youth, Ruan?
My daughter, Ruan, is prettier than you, has a better figure, a better personality, and a kinder heart. What right do you have to talk about her like that?
A barrage of harsh words turned Wang Chunhua's face ashen!
Her eyes were brimming with tears, and she opened her mouth, wanting to explain:
"No, Brother Jingyun..."
"Shut up!"
As soon as the word "brother" came out, Zhou Jingyun immediately became irritated and cursed: "Call me brother again, and I won't hesitate to hit women, I'll beat you into a hen. You like calling me brother so much, do you want to lay eggs?"
"puff……"
Zhou Jingyun's words made everyone around him laugh.
Wang Chunhua, humiliated by Zhou Jingyun in front of so many people, burst into tears. Between sobs, she said to Zhou Jingyun:
“Zhou Jingyun, I... I just feel that you are so good, and Ruan Zhiqing doesn’t cherish you at all. I feel sorry for you, it breaks my heart…”
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