The other women didn't speak, but they thought the same thing. They all felt that Ronghua was handsome, capable, and could make a lot of money. He had a sister who was a miracle doctor, a brother who was a businessman, and a brother who was studying. If their daughters married Ronghua, they would be very fortunate, and they would all live a good life.
So how could such a good thing happen to Han Chan? Han Chan has nothing. If it weren't for the kindness of the Ronghua people and the help of the county magistrate, she and her brother wouldn't even have a house, let alone be able to study or work in the greenhouse.
And she doesn't even have parents. How can a girl like that compare to the girls in their family? Really!
Ronghua and Han Chan were unaware of the women's thoughts. Han Chan remained silent, her face deathly pale. Seeing this, Ronghua felt increasingly guilty: "Miss Han, I'm so sorry, I never expected this to happen! Don't take their words to heart. We had nothing before, you won't be gossiped about! If you are, I will definitely help you and shut them up so they won't ruin your reputation again!"
Han Chan: "...Brother Ronghua, thank you for speaking up for me earlier! We're already in the village, everyone's home, I should go back by myself, so that no one sees me and starts talking about me again!"
At the same time, Han Chan felt very sad. Rong Hua had just said something about those women, without thinking about what happened to them in the greenhouse, and without saying anything to make him happy.
But she was a young woman and still had her pride. She couldn't directly reveal all this. What if Ronghua didn't have feelings for her? Wouldn't she be demeaning herself? If word got out, she would definitely be scolded.
Ronghua: "..." Miss Han is right. People have already talked about it. If I help her home, people will definitely talk about it again.
It's not good that the three villages are gathered together. They're not as free as before. The villagers of Shanggui Village and Xiagui Village are completely different from the Rong clan of Zhonggui Village. He doesn't like this kind of atmosphere. He really doesn't like it.
"Miss Han, I'm following behind you!"
Han Chan bit her lip tightly, afraid that she would cry, nodded, and slowly walked forward.
After entering the village, they did not encounter any women, but they did encounter members of the Rong clan. When the clansmen saw Rong Hua and Han Chan walking one after the other, and saw Han Chan crying sadly with tears streaming down her face like a kite with a broken string, they all stepped forward to ask what had happened.
Han Chan shook her head and said nothing, but Rong Hua told her what had happened. Originally, Rong Hua didn't want to talk about it, but when she saw her clansmen, she thought of those women and felt sad when she compared them. She hoped that the clansmen who were idle at home would keep an eye on the villagers of Shanggui Village and Xiagui Village. If they talked nonsense, they should be sent to the village head or village chief.
When the clansmen heard that Han Chan had suffered such a great injustice, their eyes turned hostile towards Rong Hua. They all pointed at Rong Hua's nose and cursed her, forcing Rong Hua to apologize repeatedly, and also apologized to Han Chan.
Han Chan didn't want to hear any more of this and quickly went home.
Rong Hua: "..."
Seeing Han Chan like this, several women from the clan immediately followed her to comfort her. But a few women stayed behind and said earnestly to Rong Hua, "Rong Hua, Miss Han is a good girl. She is very polite, hardworking, and sincere. She is different from the others in Xia Gui Village! You mustn't hurt her. She is already very pitiful."
"I know, I just didn't expect it to turn out like this!" Rong Hua said guiltily.
“Ronghua, we don’t want to say much about your relationship with Miss Han Chan, but there are some things we have to say. Miss Han Chan’s parents are gone. If we don’t say it, then no one else will.”
“Auntie, please speak plainly, I’m listening!” Ronghua said respectfully.
"Ronghua, do you know why your mother likes Miss Han?"
Rong Hua shook her head: "I don't know!"
The woman sighed, "That's because your mother treats Miss Han like her eldest daughter-in-law! Otherwise, why would your mother treat Miss Han so well? Even like her own daughter? We treat Miss Han well, firstly because we pity her, and secondly because of your mother. So, Ronghua, now that something like this has happened, are you sure you don't want to give Miss Han an explanation? A young woman's reputation is extremely important!"
“I…” Rong Hua was immediately at a loss. Although he knew that Miss Han was very nice, he did not have any romantic feelings for her and had never thought that his mother would actually consider Miss Han as her daughter-in-law.
"In short, think it over carefully. If you don't have any feelings for Miss Han, make it clear and keep your distance!" If Madam Xu were home, Ronghua would definitely have been scolded.
Miss Han is such a wonderful girl. If their child were a little older, they would definitely arrange for him to marry her.
Ronghua said, "I understand. I'll think about it. Thank you for reminding me, Auntie."
Rong Hua looked at the gate of the Han family and thought about his relationship with Han Chan. He was puzzled. He had good feelings for Miss Han, but it was not to the point of liking her or even marrying her!
Ronghua waited a while before knocking on the door, but Han Chan did not open it.
Ronghua knew that what happened today had made Han Chan very sad, and that she probably didn't want to see her for the time being, so Ronghua left.
Unbeknownst to Rong Hua, Han Chan was standing behind the door, her hands on the lock, her dark eyes peering through the crack in the door at Rong Hua outside. When Rong Hua knocked twice and left, Han Chan's eyes immediately reddened.
Brother Ronghua doesn't like me!! Upon hearing this fact, Han Chan could no longer hold back her tears, which streamed down her face.
Ronghua doesn't like me? That's true. I'm a girl without parents to guide me, unlike other girls. My brother and I only changed because we met Ronghua. He's our savior. How could she have such thoughts about her savior?
Luckily, I didn't say it out loud; otherwise, it would have become a joke!
But I really love Brother Ronghua. Every time I see him, I feel incredibly safe and secure, as if a great god is silently protecting me. Every time I see him, my heart races, and a feeling of joy and happiness wells up from the depths of my heart—a feeling I've never experienced before.
But Brother Ronghua doesn't like me. I... I was just deluding myself.
Han Chan closed her eyes. Fine, fine. Her younger brother was still studying; she couldn't let him worry. So, she'd pretend nothing had happened, right? And keep her distance from Brother Ronghua…? That way, it would be good for her, good for Brother Ronghua, and good for everyone!
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