Chapter 16 A Village Girl in the 1970s
Once her hands stopped aching, Yao Yunzhen sighed, "Ugh, this is so unlucky, I didn't even get to see the movie."
The two brothers, naturally unwilling to disappoint their beautiful cousin, quickly suggested, "Cousin, put your mask back on, and let's go see again."
"Never mind, it's getting late, let's go see it tomorrow."
I only went out in the afternoon, and after all that fuss, the sun is almost setting now.
Yu Feng said, "Okay, then we'll go with my cousin to see it again tomorrow."
Yu Wen sighed, resting his chin on his hand, "If only we didn't have to go to school, we could spend the whole day playing with my cousin."
Yao Yunzhen gave him a flick on the forehead.
"What nonsense are you talking about? What do you want to do if you don't study? Don't give me any nonsense ideas. Go study properly."
Perhaps all of us who are academically weak have a longing to see others become academic geniuses.
Although my two younger cousins are also poor students, as long as they are still in school, there is hope, right?
Moreover, if these two don't go to school, they can only go to work.
Jobs are becoming increasingly scarce. With my uncle's abilities, he can't get a formal job. Even his own son can only be assigned a temporary job, which is tiring and tough, in a brick and tile factory.
Instead of doing that, you might as well study hard.
"Did you hear me!"
Yu Wen replied with a bitter face, "I heard you, cousin, I will study hard."
Although I really dislike going to school, I have to listen to my older cousin.
In front of the two brothers, Yao Yunzhen's words carried more weight than their biological mother, Yao Liuzhi.
"Sweetie, I'll treat you to White Rabbit milk candy later."
Her father would occasionally bring back two White Rabbit milk candies, and Yao Yunzhen fell in love with the milky candy after trying them.
Unfortunately, this kind of candy was too expensive and required sugar coupons, so she could only eat it occasionally to satisfy her craving.
Yao Yunzhen naturally doesn't have any sugar coupons right now, but that doesn't stop her from making boastful claims.
Yu Wendao said, "I won't eat them; I'll leave them all for my cousin."
Yu Feng felt he was a real man and should take care of her: "Cousin, you wait here. I'll save up some money and buy it for you."
Yao Yunzhen wasn't embarrassed at all: "Then I'll wait."
“Clatter.”
Just then, the sound of a lock turning could be heard at the doorway.
The three of them turned to look.
Yao Meimei came in from outside the door.
The three of them turned their heads back, showing no interest.
I thought Yao Liuzhi had returned.
Since discovering that Yao Meimei was trying to trick her, Yao Yunzhen has been giving her the cold shoulder ever since.
Yu Feng and Yu Wen weren't familiar with this cousin, since they rarely met, but since Cousin Zhen didn't like her, they didn't like her either.
They will always stand by Cousin Zhen's side!
Yao Meimei should have been angry when she saw this, but perhaps because she had something to hide, she didn't say anything and even took the initiative to come closer.
"for you."
She handed the paper package in her hand to Yao Yunzhen.
Yao Yunzhen tilted her head back: "What is that?"
"Here's a steamed bun for you."
Yao Yunzhen sniffed the air and confirmed that it was indeed the smell of steamed buns, which immediately aroused her suspicion.
Why are you giving me steamed buns?
"Didn't I say I'd take you to buy steamed buns? You refused, so I went and bought some for you and brought them back."
Yao Yunzhen scoffed: "You would be that kind?"
Offering unsolicited favors is either a sign of malice or theft.
"Isn't the fact right here? There really are steamed buns for sale over there. You didn't believe me then, but now you do, right? Hurry up and eat them, or they'll get cold."
Of course, even if they didn't sell steamed buns there before, they do now.
After meeting Yao Yunzhen, Lu Yikang became completely obsessed. In order to create a good image and leave a good impression on Yao Yunzhen, he not only helped Yao Meimei cover up the lie, but also prepared a lot of things for Yao Meimei to give to Yao Yunzhen when she returned.
Malted milk powder, milk powder, canned food... and even imported chocolate.
Regardless of whether it was appropriate or not, he wanted to give these good things to Yao Yunzhen.
Knowing that Yao Yunzhen wanted to eat steamed buns, he even got a big bag of steamed buns for Yao Meimei to take back.
Yao Meimei was unhappy. It was because of her that the other party met Yao Yunzhen, but not only did they not give her these good things, they also asked her to pass them on.
She instinctively wanted to refuse, but seeing Lu Yikang's dangerous gaze, she didn't dare to speak.
However, it would be a waste to give all these good things to Yao Yunzhen. Since she was short of money, Yao Meimei sold them all off, even most of the steamed buns, leaving only two.
Yao Yunzhen is now just an ignorant country girl, not the Yao Yunzhen of her previous life who lived a happy life and was used to seeing good things.
In her opinion, two steamed buns were enough, so that when Lu Yikang asked her later, she could confidently say that she had completed the handover.
Yao Yunzhen was unaware of these things, but that didn't stop her from refusing.
"I'm not eating it, you can keep it for yourself."
Although she was also craving steamed buns, she didn't want to eat them because they were given to her by Yao Meimei.
Yao Meimei had changed drastically since falling into the water, and coupled with the deeper jealousy and hatred she felt when looking at her, Yao Yunzhen was extremely wary of her.
Who knows where this bun came from, or if she spat into it.
"You!" Yao Meimei felt a surge of anger, but she suppressed it.
"If you're not going to eat it, then I'll eat it myself."
She withdrew her hand, opened the paper packet herself, and started eating.
She certainly didn't lack those two steamed buns in her past life, but now this body is chronically hungry, lacking in oil and fat, and hasn't eaten anything good, so she's craving them terribly.
Yao Meimei ate while watching Yao Yunzhen.
"If you want to eat it, just tell me. I have one here that I haven't tried before."
She felt uneasy not being given anything at all.
nerve.
Yao Yunzhen rolled her eyes and ignored her.
Yao Meimei felt a lump in her throat.
You forced me to do this.
Yao Meimei had felt a little guilty, but that guilt vanished completely.
She finished the bun in a few bites, went into her room, and began to think about what to do next.
Now that Lu Yikang has taken a liking to Yao Yunzhen, the initiative is in her hands.
She wants to make good use of this opportunity and maximize her profits.
Yao Sheng received a message from Miao Cuilan through a messenger. He found nothing amiss in the village, and Li Yunqi was also quietly recuperating from his injuries, without causing any trouble in the village.
This increases the suspicion surrounding Yao Meimei.
This niece has never had a strong presence in the family. Although he is her uncle, their relationship is just so-so. They hardly communicate in daily life, so he doesn't know much about her.
In my past impressions, she always had her head down, looking pitiful.
With doubts in his heart, Yao Sheng secretly observed Yao Meimei every time he returned over the next two days.
He didn't notice it at first, but after observing it closely, Yao Sheng felt goosebumps.
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