Xu Keke didn't want to get involved in Wu Wanyi and Xiao Han's affairs. "If you want to return it, go do it yourself. I won't pass it on for you."
Just as Xu Keke was about to turn and leave, Xiao Han said, "Bai Lu, I heard Wu Wanyi say before that you came from Chenjia Village carrying your high school textbooks. It seems you love learning too. My aunt is a teacher, and my mom wrote to me saying that it's all over the city that the college entrance exam might be reinstated. You can come and ask me if you have any questions. I also bought a book before the New Year, it's..."
Xu Keke turned to look at him in disbelief, "Xiao Han, you want to pursue me?"
Xiao Han hadn't expected Xu Keke to be so direct; he did have this intention. Otherwise, he wouldn't have thought of asking Xu Keke to help him give the money to Wu Wanyi. He wanted Xu Keke to know that he wasn't the kind of person who wouldn't repay a loan. He also wanted her to know that he was kind and loyal to others. Even though Wu Wanyi had treated him that way, he would still think of her.
"I want to be your boyfriend/girlfriend."
She realized she was wrong; he hadn't actually intended to pursue her at all. Xu Keke laughed, "Xiao Han, what do you see in me? Can I ask?"
Xiao Han hesitated for a long time, clutching the one yuan in his hand. He wanted to date her because that day at the brigade, he suddenly realized something: the importance of money.
In his heart, Chen Hong had always been so kind, vulnerable, gentle, and beautiful. He never imagined that Chen Hong, burdened by debt, would become so ugly and despicable. Since that's the case, he might as well find someone rich.
Especially after Gao Zhe learned from the commune that Bai Lu's uncle was a cadre, he knew that Bai Lu had feelings for him. He wanted to be with Bai Lu and show Wu Wanyi that even if she gave him up, he could still live a better life than before.
Seeing the struggle in Xiao Han's eyes, Xu Keke didn't want to make things difficult for him. "Fine, I won't ask you that question anymore. But Xiao Han, have you thought about it? Now, not only the villagers, but even the people in the commune know that you knocked me unconscious on the mountain that day and even tried to get Chen Xichun to tarnish my reputation and force me to marry him in the end."
"Don't you think it's a bit unreasonable for me to be your girlfriend?"
Xu Keke hadn't originally planned to let that incident go; she was just waiting for the right opportunity. And coincidentally, Xiao Han came along on his own.
Xiao Han hurriedly defended himself, "You already know, it was Chen Hong who did it. It was her, she and Gao Jie conspired to knock you unconscious and then have Chen Xichun carry you down the mountain. It would be best if you married him out of gratitude, but if not, you could just go around the village saying that you two were having an affair."
"How did you and Wu Wanyi know about this? It wasn't something the five of you discussed together."
"No, how could that be?" Xiao Han panicked. "They didn't hide it from us when they were discussing it. Neither of us were involved."
What else does participation require? Does it have to involve providing constructive advice and actually taking action to be considered participation? Even if a group of people are mute and just sit there without offering any warning to the victim afterward, tacitly condoning the violence, is that considered participation?
Xu Keke shook her head at Xiao Han regretfully, "Even if you two weren't involved, it still won't work. Think about it, it's all recorded in your file. If I were dating you, and my uncle found out, it definitely wouldn't work."
"What should we do then?" Xiao Han looked at her blankly.
Xu Keke sighed softly, "There's nothing I can do unless you can prove that you didn't do it and get the commune to change your file. Besides, you only did it for Chen Hong. Do you have other thoughts about Chen Hong?"
How could he possibly forgive Chen Hong? Xiao Han nearly crushed the one yuan coin in his hand. He fell into deep thought. Xu Keke was right; now that he had seen through Chen Hong's true colors, why should he bear the blame for her? Yes, he should make Chen Hong confess.
When Xiao Han finally understood and looked up again, he saw that Xu Keke had already left.
Turning around from the back of the yard, Xu Keke saw Chen Jianguo standing outside. He must have been watching her and Xiao Han talking the whole time.
Xu Keke walked up to him with a puzzled look, looking around. "Captain Chen, you weren't waiting for me, were you?"
Chen Jianguo was speechless. He had only followed her because he saw her being called away by Xiao Han and was worried something might happen. Also, what did she used to call him? Why was she calling him "Captain Chen" in such a strange tone now? What kind of address was that?
Are you feeling better?
Xu Keke nodded hesitantly, surprised by his sudden concern. Xu Keke realized, "I can start work tomorrow, it just so happens that I'm available."
Chen Jianguo was speechless; that wasn't what he meant.
Seeing Chen Jianguo's change of expression, Xu Keke became a little annoyed. "I didn't skip work because I wanted to be lazy. I've only been feeling better these past two days. You can ask Director Ma if you don't believe me."
"That's not what I meant. I didn't say you were slacking off!"
"You didn't say I was slacking off, but what's with that expression? If you don't want others to misunderstand you, don't put on that annoying face. Who are you trying to impress?"
After yelling at Chen Jianguo, Xu Keke realized that he was, after all, the brigade leader, and her behavior seemed inappropriate. Xu Keke looked around; thankfully, no one was there. "Um, is there anything else you wanted to see me about? No, I'm leaving now."
Chen Jianguo, “......”, what else could he say? Besides, she could eat him alive.
Seeing that he didn't speak, Xu Keke went straight into the courtyard.
To be honest, Chen Xichun and Wu Wanyi's wedding banquet was quite impressive. They slaughtered a pig and served a fish on every table. In those days, such a display was extremely rare. In fact, not only Xu Keke, but everyone in the village said they had never had such a comfortable banquet before, and the money spent on the banquet was well worth it.
But before everyone could fully savor the memorable banquet, Chen Xichun was beaten up.
The educated youth from the neighboring village came to the Chen family's house. They didn't ask Wu Wanyi for money, but instead went to her husband, Chen Xichun.
Chen Xichun was furious, as he hadn't borrowed the money in the first place. He quickly turned hostile and started a fight, taking advantage of the fact that they were in his own village. Unexpectedly, during the scuffle, the man fell to the ground and broke his leg.
Although Chen Xichun was a good-for-nothing in the village, in Widow Wang's eyes, he was her lifeline.
For her son's sake, Widow Wang scolded Wu Wanyi a few times. Wu Wanyi wasn't one to take things lying down, and finding Widow Wang's words harsh, she retorted.
Widow Wang couldn't stand this insult. But her son was bedridden and couldn't get up. She had no choice but to take matters into her own hands. Wu Wanyi was young after all, and after a few strokes, Widow Wang's face was scratched and bruised.
Last time, Widow Wang went to the old village chief's house hoping to get more things from the village. This time, with trouble at home, she went directly to the home of Ma Yuying, the women's director.
Wu Wanyi didn't care who she asked for help. Having been reborn, why would she be afraid of these people? But when she heard that she was going to the women's director's house, Wu Wanyi panicked. Xu Keke was still staying at their house. She couldn't let Xu Keke see her make a fool of herself.
Thinking of this, Wu Wanyi tried to stop her, but the more she tried to stop her, the more the widow Wang thought she was afraid and insisted on going. In the end, the two of them dragged and pulled each other to Ma Yuying's house.
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