Chapter 192: Eating Melon in the Contemporary Literature (Part 4)
"Jianguo's wife, take the children out!"
A few neighbors were eavesdropping, but were caught red-handed by the person involved, which made them feel somewhat uncomfortable.
One of the women, who was in her fifties or sixties, laughed awkwardly and greeted Gu Qingcheng awkwardly.
Gu Qingcheng took a quick look and saw that it was Widow Liu in the backyard.
Speaking of which, the original owner and Widow Liu were somewhat "relatives" -
Gu Changhe, the son-in-law of Widow Liu, is from the same village as the original owner and a distant relative.
The original owner was able to marry into the city thanks to Gu Changhe’s matchmaking.
During the three or four years that the original owner had been in the city, he had become quite close to Gu Changhe's family.
"Um!"
Gu Qingcheng imitated the original owner's behavior and responded crisply.
"Is your mother-in-law forcing you again?"
"Your father-in-law insisted on adopting his nephew?"
When Widow Liu saw that Gu Qingcheng was willing to pay attention to her, the embarrassment of being caught eavesdropping instantly disappeared.
She moved closer to Gu Qingcheng, lowered her voice, and asked a series of gossipy questions, "Are you going back to your hometown with your child?"
This is so stupid!
Gu Xiaoni is Qiao Jianguo’s wife, and she is pregnant with Qiao Jianguo’s posthumous child.
Qiao Jianguo’s job cannot be taken away by an adopted nephew.
Gu Xiaoni usually seems very smart, but why does she become confused at the critical moment?
Gu Qingcheng was too lazy to waste words with these gossipy women. She just hummed and hawed in response and said, "Aunt Liu, I'll take the child out for a walk."
Without waiting for Widow Liu and the other neighbors to say anything, she directly pulled her adopted daughter Qiao Qiao and walked out of the yard.
"Hey! Jianguo's wife, don't leave!"
"What's wrong with Xiao Gu? Is she angry with her parents-in-law, or is she really being stupid?"
"...Hey, was my eyes dazzled? Why did Qiao Qiao's mother look even prettier?"
"If you want to be pretty, wear mourning clothes! The daughter-in-law of the Qiao family has a white flower on her head, which makes her look less charming than before."
"Yes, she used to have such a firm and perky breast, and her eyes were hooked, and Xiao Lu in the backyard was so hooked that he was dizzy."
An old lady, also in her fifties, gestured in the front, then deliberately straightened her back and twisted it into an S shape.
But she was skinny, short, and had bound feet.
There is really no sexy beauty.
Instead, it's a bit ridiculous.
"Oh, Xiao Lu is still thinking about Xiao Gu."
“It’s been three or four years.”
"That's right! I said that Xiao Lu's grandfather passed away, and his sister went to elementary school. The burden on the family was not so heavy, and it would be easier for him to find a wife. But he still dragged his feet. So there must be this reason!"
"Really? Xiao Lu looks quite honest, but he has such a cunning mind!"
"What a scheming person! Jianguo is gone, so his wife is a widow. Xiao Lu is a bachelor, so they are a perfect match!"
"...Oh, there is still another crop like this. Isn't that exactly what the old couple of the Qiao family want?"
Several middle-aged and elderly women gathered together, pointing and talking.
Ma, who was hiding in the house, heard the chattering sound outside and suddenly thought of something. Her dark and fat face suddenly became a little ugly.
"Could it be that this little bitch Gu Xiaoni really hooked up with Lu Xinhua in the backyard?"
"No wonder she's not afraid. It turns out she has already found a new employer."
"No! Did she hook up with Lu Xinhua after Jianguo's death, or had they been having an affair for a long time?"
If it is the latter, then wouldn’t that mean his own son is cuckolded?
Ma had only one son, Qiao Jianguo, in her life. It is no exaggeration to say that he was her lifeblood.
Her only son passed away at such a young age, and it felt as if a large piece of Ma's heart had been taken away.
Now, suddenly realizing that her son was being bullied, Ma's anger rose rapidly.
Bang! Ma suddenly opened the door.
Several women who were chatting in the yard saw this and one of them said, "Oh, I should go cook," while another said, "I still have clothes soaking in the basin," and they all scattered.
Ma didn't bother to flirt with the neighbors. She tiptoed on her medium-sized feet and quickly chased after Gu Qingcheng.
Ma had bound her feet when she was a child, but she unbound them partway through.
So, her feet are not three-inch golden lotus, but they are two or three sizes smaller than normal feet.
When walking, Ma's speed is between that of a person with bound feet and a normal foot.
Gu Qingcheng, with a bulging belly and holding Qiao Qiao's hand, had just walked out of the courtyard when they were stopped by a young man.
"Gu, Gu Xiaoni, were you scolded by your mother-in-law again?"
The young man seemed to be about twenty-five or twenty-six years old, and a head taller than the original owner.
The original owner was considered tall among the women of the day, at about 165cm.
This person is taller than the original owner, at least 180cm.
He has a healthy wheat-colored skin, a square face, thick eyebrows, and big eyes, and his appearance is quite consistent with the aesthetic of this era.
"Brother Lu, I just got off work!"
Gu Qingcheng did not respond to the young man, Lu Xinhua, the original owner's former blind date, rumored backup, and neighbor.
Whether or not she was scolded by her mother-in-law or felt wronged had nothing to do with Lu Xinhua.
She is not the original owner, and she will not pretend to be wronged in front of other men in order to gain any "pity".
Gu Qingcheng greeted Lu Xinhua with a smile, just like an ordinary neighbor.
"Yeah! I'm on the early shift today and just got off work."
"By the way, the cafeteria made braised pork today. I, I bought one portion and kept some for you and Qiao Qiao to eat."
Lu Xinhua didn't notice anything unusual about Gu Qingcheng. With a red face, he handed the net bag in his hand to Gu Qingcheng.
Gu Qingcheng: ...
What is going on? Qiao Jianguo just died, and the original owner has already started to "cultivate" a backup.
Looking at Lu Xinhua's appearance, although he was a little embarrassed, he had already gotten used to "taking care of" Gu Xiaoni.
"No need! It's rare for the cafeteria to make braised pork, so you should take it back for your parents and sister to eat."
Gu Qingcheng didn’t care when the original owner and Lu Xinhua “hooked up” together.
But, for now, we should still avoid suspicion.
Otherwise, even if the original owner was just teasing and didn't do anything substantially wrong, he would still end up with a bad reputation.
Gu Qingcheng's character is not good, but she won't bear such a bad reputation. It's too low.
There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!
"You just got off work early, so you should go back and rest early."
Gu Qingcheng greeted politely, and without waiting for Lu Xinhua to say anything else, she pulled Qiao Qiao out the door.
"Hey! Gu Xiaoni, don't leave!"
Lu Xinhua also wanted to ask "Gu Xiaoni" what she was thinking.
When he gave Gu Xiaoni some buns yesterday, she expressed her desire to remarry.
Lü Xinhua also said that he likes children and doesn't mind being someone's stepfather.
His paralyzed grandfather passed away, his sister went to elementary school, and his parents can do some work within their ability.
His family's life is no longer as difficult as it was four years ago.
Like Qiao Jianguo, he is a first-class worker, and his monthly salary is enough to support two or three more people!
Although Gu Xiaoni didn't give a definite answer at that time, her pretty face was flushed and her eyes were full of affection, which directly captivated Lu Xinhua.
Lu Xinhua thought that he and Gu Xiaoni had reached a "consensus".
But what happened today? Although Gu Xiaoni was still the same Gu Xiaoni, Lu Xinhua did not feel the charm and vague ambiguity from her.
Hiss, it’s not that there is no change at all.
Lu Xinhua stood at the door holding a net bag, trying hard to recall: Gu Xiaoni seemed to have become more beautiful.
She was full of charm in the past, and now she is so beautiful that no evil thoughts can be uttered!
Yes, when a person is extremely beautiful, ordinary people cannot even have any dirty thoughts in front of her.
You can admire her from a distance, but you cannot desecrate her! How did Gu Xiaoni become so beautiful, and yet, still so sacred and inviolable? Then, then does she still want to remarry?
Can my relationship with her still work out? Lv Xinhua was in doubt, confusion and worry.
He himself did not realize that he now looked like a silly boy trapped in love.
He walked to the door of his house, but did not go in. Instead, he stood there stupidly and foolishly, looking in a certain direction, in a daze.
When Ma ran out, she happened to see Lu Xinhua, who looked like a "pervert".
She hurriedly stood on the steps, stretched her neck, and looked in the direction of Lu Xinhua's gaze——
At the entrance of the alley, a familiar figure just disappeared.
That's Gu Xiaoni! Great, great Ximen Qing and Pan Jinlian.
The soil on their own son's grave was not even dry yet, and this pair of evil men had already hooked up with each other.
They, they——
Ma was furious, but also had a faint fear.
If Gu Xiaoni really remarries Lu Xinhua, she will definitely not work like a slave for me.
Does she really have to live under the control of her nephew's wife for the rest of her life?
Ma was angry and scared, and all the blood in her body rushed to her head.
Bang! Ma walked down the stairs in two or three steps with a thunderous momentum and slapped Lu Xinhua in the face.
"oops!"
Lu Xinhua was totally unprepared and was hit directly by Ma.
Ma was angry but also afraid, and performed beyond his normal level.
And she is fat herself, so the force she exerts when swinging her legs is really quite strong.
Lu Xinhua was beaten so hard that he screamed and turned around several times on the spot.
Then, with a thud, he hit his head against the wall.
Lu Xinhua's eyes went dark, stars flashed, and he fainted.
"Oh no! Someone's dead!"
"Ma from the front yard beat Lu Xinhua from the back yard to death!"
"Someone, come and help!"
A neighbor who was following behind Ma out of interest happened to see this scene.
After all, they are neighbors living in the same yard. Watching the fun is one thing, but "standing by and watching someone die without helping" is another.
They hurriedly ran over, some to check on Lu Xinhua's condition, and some shouted for help.
Ma was simply dumbfounded.
The entire courtyard suddenly became lively.
"I, I didn't do anything!"
"I just slapped him. He's a grown man, who knew he was so weak?"
"It's not my fault. Who allowed him to hook up with my daughter-in-law?"
"I, I'm beating up the adulterer. My Jianguo, your life is so miserable!"
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