Chapter 139 Cute Village Girl VS Innocent Educated Youth Sent Down to the Countryside 25
In the courtyard, Jiang Xiangnong and Li Jiaoyun were cleaning up the pile of bricks and stones in the corner.
The floodwaters have receded long ago. The houses inside had collapsed on one side, but they have now been mostly repaired.
Jiang Xiangnong originally planned to just set up a makeshift shed, but later many villagers came to help. Although everyone was indeed poor, they were willing to put in the effort. The more difficult the situation, the more united they became.
Cheng Jiahe also sent over a sum of money and specially hired a few workers.
The person who delivered the message for Cheng Jiahe said that in the past, he would definitely have come to help, but unfortunately, he couldn't because of his leg injury. Jiang Zhiyi stayed at the hospital to take care of him, and he felt really bad about it, so he insisted that Jiang Xiangnong and the others accept the money, as it was a small token of their appreciation.
Jiang Xiangnong now thinks much better of him; he is indeed a capable person who considers everything carefully. More importantly, he is willing to put in the effort for Zhizhi.
"You're back?" The two of them saw their daughter from a great distance.
"How's the house?" Jiang Zhiyi looked around and felt that it was much better than before.
"Everything is fine, come in and rest."
Li Jiaoyun and the others quickly put down their work and went into the house together.
Not long after, the family sat down to eat together.
On the table were her favorite minced meat and egg custard, a large bowl of pork rib and corn soup, and several light side dishes, all smelling delicious.
"Eat more." Li Jiaoyun put several pieces of ribs on Jiang Zhiyi's plate, and then put a few more on Jiang Jiadong's plate.
"Thank you, Mom," the siblings said in unison.
"How is Xiao Cheng's injury?" Li Jiaoyun asked. He should have recovered by now after so many days.
"He's almost fully recovered." Jiang Zhiyi was still thinking to herself about how to tell them about her breakup with Cheng Jiahe.
“Xiao Cheng is a good kid. You two should decide what to do,” Jiang Xiangnong said.
Jiang Zhiyi sensed something was wrong. When did Cheng Jiahe manage to win over her father? You see, Jiang Xiangnong had never really approved of their relationship.
...
The next afternoon, Jiang Zhiyi was walking on the edge of the field. She had just finished her work for the day and was carrying a basket filled with a lot of things.
“Let’s talk,” Cheng Jiahe said, walking up to her.
"Where should we talk?" Jiang Zhiyi asked. There are many working people around here, so it's not very convenient.
"Then let's go to my house." Cheng Jiahe took the things from her hands. "I'll take them for you."
The two entered the room, and Cheng Jiahe placed the basket on the table. Jiang Zhiyi was a little thirsty and wanted to find some water to drink.
"Cheng Jiahe, I want some water," she said habitually, but as soon as she finished speaking, she realized that it was a bit inappropriate.
The two have now broken up, and she can no longer order him around and serve her like before.
She was about to say something to make amends...
Cheng Jiahe didn't seem to realize that anything was wrong. He went straight to the table, poured a glass of water, and looked like he was going to hand it to her.
"Thank you." Jiang Zhiyi reached out to take it.
Cheng Jiahe held the glass tightly, his voice calm as he said, "This is what I wanted to drink."
"Oh." Jiang Zhiyi felt very embarrassed.
Cheng Jia and that guy are so annoying!
He tilted his head back slightly and took a big gulp of water. Suddenly, he leaned in and bit her lip.
He carried the water over to her; the weather was cold, and the water was icy cold, so Jiang Zhiyi was a little taken aback.
After a long while...
"Are you still thirsty?" His voice was a little hoarse. "Would you like some water?"
"..." Jiang Zhiyi didn't know what to say.
“If you’re not thirsty anymore, then let’s have a proper talk. I don’t agree to break up,” he said in a deep voice.
"Dating is a matter between two people. I don't want to continue now. Let's part amicably. If we meet again in the future, we can still be friends," Jiang Zhiyi said.
"You know it's a matter between two people, so if I don't agree now, then we can't break up."
Jiang Zhiyi said domineeringly, "Cheng Jiahe, why are you so insistent on making a fuss now? You weren't this kind of unrefined person before."
“I’m going to keep bothering you. You didn’t know me well enough before. I’ve always been like this.”
"Also, will we be friends when we meet again?" Cheng Jiahe pulled her into his arms and hugged her tightly.
“Tell me yourself, how much money, time and energy have I spent on you? Do you think I would willingly do these things just because you are my friend? I’m not that kind.”
"So what do you want to do now?" Jiang Zhiyi felt like he was going to cling to her like this. He was just as bad as Wang Ba before, pestering her relentlessly!
Cheng Jiahe turned his head to look at her face and slowly said, "It's not impossible for you to break up, but we need to settle our debts properly."
“I’m a very stingy person. I’m going to learn from that guy from the next village who broke up with his girlfriend and took a lot of account books to keep track of the money.
Jiang Zhiyi didn't care at all and said, "Anyway, I don't have any money, and even if I did, I wouldn't pay it back! This is what you wanted to give me yourself."
She's not that stupid.
“It’s fine if you don’t want to pay it back, someone in your family will help you pay it back,” Cheng Jiahe said meaningfully.
Jiang Zhiyi was furious and stomped on his foot hard. He was such a bastard!
The things he used to give her were all top-notch, and each one was quite expensive.
The flood has washed away all our belongings, and the house was built with his money. She simply can't repay it, and she really doesn't want to.
She knew she couldn't confront him directly right now, so she could soften her stance a bit.
"You know I don't have any money. I used to buy you things whenever I had a little bit." Her voice was aggrieved. "Cheng Jiahe, please don't make things difficult for me on purpose, okay?"
Upon hearing her words, Cheng Jiahe thought for a moment, then said in a low and calm voice, "There's no other good way now. You'll have to be my wife to pay off the debt."
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