The backyard of the tavern is bathed in the setting sun, with half the wall in shadow and the other half filled with flowers.
Just like the feelings of the two beautiful women, they sat in their recliners, basking in the sun and admiring the autumn chrysanthemums, enjoying their fragrance without knowing the true taste of it.
Two little girls were also playing and chasing each other in the garden, which was quite disturbing.
Is there a hint of melancholy amidst the harmony and well-being?
Xu Huizhen noticed Xu Qi's absent-minded look and said with a jealous smile, "She just left a little while ago, and you're already thinking about her like that?"
I just don't understand, how could someone as frivolous and full of lies as him possibly captivate you?
"Ah, don't talk nonsense, who would have thought he was bewitched?" Xu Qi refused to admit it. Xu Huizhen pulled her rosy face straight and scolded her fiercely: "Look at you, so shy and timid, and you still say you're not bewitched by him?"
Honestly, what's so good about him?
"You're so fascinated? This isn't like you, a woman of extraordinary character!"
"Shasha," Cheng Xueru arrived uninvited and approached them to complain, "Hey Huizhen, what's wrong with the entrance to your tavern? It smells so bad!"
"Haha, don't even mention it. I'm afraid it'll disgust you and you won't be able to drink tonight. Who's going to make money from me then?" Xu Huizhen was immediately drawn into the topic of Zheng Ya's punishment of Fan Jinyou by her words and laughed heartily.
Is it because she, as the boss's wife, is not mature enough and also likes gossiping?
The real reason was that both she and Cheng Xueru's corporate manager was Fan Jinyou, someone they met and reconciled accounts with every day, and they were thoroughly annoyed by Fan Jinyou's harassment.
Fan Jinyou dreamed of living off women, taking both of them as his mistresses to earn money for him, and becoming a wealthy official.
Although not explicitly stated, Fan Jinyou indirectly provoked and pressured them, nitpicking over trivial matters, even arguing over a penny or two, insisting on the matter until the two gave in.
For the two of them, they were considered middle peasants, belonging to the group of people who received education and learning.
This was perfect for Fan Jinyou, a street-level cadre, to use as an opportunity to lecture and pressure the two into submitting to him.
The two had no reason to resist and could only passively endure it.
Otherwise, they'll be labeled as detached from the masses, undermining unity, and opposing the leadership of the street office—I can't withstand that!
Therefore, the two of them hated Fan Jinyou to the core.
At this moment, Cheng Xueru understood and didn't ask any more questions, changing the subject instead: "Who were you talking about just now?"
"Haha, let me tell you about a genius who punished Fan Jinyou, someone's fiancé!" Xu Huizhen said sourly.
Her envious expression piqued Cheng Xueru's interest: "Ah, who is it? Who is it? Tell me quickly!"
"See? Someone's eyeing your husband again. Tell me about it." Xu Huizhen shifted the blame, truly unaware of what kind of person Zheng Ya was.
Her intuition told her that Zheng Ya was no ordinary person.
Xu Huizhen had been working her way up in the small bars of Beijing for several years, honing her ability to judge people. She watched as Zheng Ya calmly and collectedly eliminated Fan Jinyou, her rival in love, revealing his hidden great abilities.
It was no accident that Fan Jinyou first wet his pants and then soiled them.
While others were unaware of Fan Jinyou's physical condition and dietary habits, Xu Huizhen knew everything and always felt that Zheng Ya was behind Fan Jinyou's embarrassing incident.
However, there is no evidence for this.
This made her eagerly hope that Xu Qi would reveal Zheng Ya's secret.
Unable to withstand their persistent questioning, Xu Qi shyly began to recount, "Actually, I haven't known Zheng Ya for very long either."
Just yesterday morning, I went hunting in the mountains and heard unusual noises coming from the hill to my right rear. I mistook them for prey and turned around to look, only to be stunned by what I saw..."
The story captivated Xu Huizhen and Cheng Xueru.
Finally, Xu Qi revealed his conjecture: "Later I realized that I hadn't misheard the howling of the wild boar herd, and I even mistakenly thought Zheng Ya was an evil zombie."
When I returned to the valley from the commune, I found a herd of wild boars on the other side of the valley, which confirmed that I had not misheard.
Furthermore, Zheng Ya is a member of the Bajiquan school, and his martial arts cultivation has reached the level of a grandmaster. He can break a tree as thick as a thigh with one palm.
With each step covering ten or twenty meters, catching prey in the mountains and forests is a piece of cake.
And the snake meat he roasted was so delicious…”
"Ahem, no wonder your mouth is so sweet and fragrant, it turns out it's from being fed with Zheng Ya's roasted snake meat!" Xu Huizhen was genuinely jealous now. Why didn't she meet such a good man first?
Xu Qi, embarrassed, brushed away her mischievous hand and said, "You just know how to make fun of people, don't you?"
"I left you all six rabbits, and you're still not satisfied?"
"Tch, that's because he wanted to get through my family, his family, by giving me gifts to curry favor. Otherwise, I really wouldn't have let him take you away."
"With you by my side, my daughter and I won't feel lonely. Sigh!" Xu Huizhen said, feeling more and more exhausted.
On weekdays, she works hard to run the small tavern to make a living and for her children's future, trying not to think about personal emotional issues.
At the same time, he was indifferent and annoyed by suitors like Fan Jinyou. It seemed that if he couldn't get anything good out of them, he would just give in to his daily life and accept his fate!
That's how my life will be!
But now it hurts.
Zheng Ya's appearance captivated Xu Qi's heart; it seemed like love at first sight, a perfect match, making people yearn for it and extremely envious.
Who doesn't have a Prince Charming in their heart?
Unfortunately, Prince Charming either doesn't appear at all, or when he does, he's already someone else's, and there's nothing for me to do.
This is so frustrating! I feel a mix of emotions, it's so sour!
Even Cheng Xueru felt a pang of jealousy at this moment. Involuntarily comparing her past failed marriage and the partner she hated, she said sourly, "A Grandmaster martial artist?"
That must be incredibly powerful!
"Could you lend me your phone?"
"Pah, Cheng Xueru, are you crazy? How dare you say such a thing? Do you want to die?" Xu Huizhen was extremely jealous. "This has nothing to do with you!"
Do you think I'm dead?!
On the contrary, the playful banter between the two made Xu Qi feel pressured. Well, suddenly she had two more rivals in love.
This is outrageous!
In an instant, Xu Qi felt a sense of urgency and said generously, "Stop joking with me!"
I think you should find a man to settle down with.
"If you're interested, shall I have Zheng Ya introduce you to his fellow disciples?"
“Ah, that works too. As long as Zheng Ya’s fellow disciples are as good as him, even if they are a little less so, it’s fine.” Cheng Xueru was the first to raise her hand in agreement. There’s no harm in having the opportunity to get to know martial artists.
Little did they know that their true intentions were exposed, and Xu Huizhen nodded in agreement, revealing their secret interest in Zheng Ya.
This made Xu Qi feel both anxious and bitter, but she smiled and replied, "Alright then, I'll definitely have Zheng Ya introduce you to a good man, I guarantee you'll be satisfied!"
"Hehe, a martial artist must be very strong, right?" Cheng Xueru became somewhat infatuated. Who understands the loneliness of a widow in her empty room?
Xu Huizhen blushed and raised her hand to slap him: "I'll beat you to death, you shameless bastard! Speak properly, all you think about are those filthy things..."
"Pah, you dare say you never thought about it while you were guarding the warehouse all by yourself? Stop, stop hitting me..." Cheng Xueru drove off without closing the door, causing a burst of laughter throughout the courtyard.
This drew clapping and cheers from two little girls, creating a joyful atmosphere...
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