Chapter 20: Strangers
"During those days of heavy rain, my second cousin Niu fell off the mountain and broke his neck. His body was carried back by people from his village."
There was just one thing Wu Xiaoqian couldn't understand. "They were both from the next village, but his uncle died in that ravine over there."
As she spoke, she raised her hand and pointed far away. The deep mountains were deserted and there was not even any white smoke from the chimneys.
How could he end up in such a desolate mountain area?
"They suddenly disappeared two days ago, then one came back and the other died. Isn't that strange?"
For Xu Ningjun, it’s not surprising.
She could basically guess what happened.
That night, the two of them ran away after being beaten by Cheng Chuan. They were probably afraid of being caught, so they fled to live in the mountains.
Niu Er has lost a lot of weight, and he must have had a hard time.
His cousin died unexpectedly a few days ago. Niu Er didn't want to escape alone anymore. He thought his fame had passed and wanted to go home.
I didn't expect her to see me.
"Is Niu Er's cousin married?"
"They got married, but his wife died in childbirth, leaving only Niu Er as the family's only member. Niu Er had been hanging out with his cousin since he was a child, and the two of them were as close as a family."
Xu Ningjun mobilized her memory, but she couldn't remember how Niu Er's cousin died.
All we know is that Niu Er died in the pond and drowned.
She fell down the mountain the day before and fell into a coma. She had no memory of what Niu Er and the others did that night.
I didn't think about this matter and was busy dating Cheng Yuanshan.
After Niu Er died, she returned to the city the next day, got married, and eloped...
There were some messed up things that she felt she was not connected to, as if something was missing.
What's missing?
"Ningning, why do you let me ask this?"
"Is the neighboring village related to our village?"
Wu Xiaoqian thought for a moment and said, "It's not bad. During the autumn harvest, we lend each other farm tools. If we can't harvest all the crops in the fields, we can also lend each other young and strong labor."
Autumn harvest, autumn.
Xu Ningjun frowned. The lunch break was over and she went back to work thinking about this matter.
She saw Cheng Chuan in the fields. He was working and raised his head, just looking at her.
Xu Ningjun bit his lip. He had said yesterday that they wanted to be friends, but she just refused to turn around and run away. He was just about to run away.
"Brother Chuan!"
Tian Aiping was wearing a white shirt that had turned yellow from washing, and she looked a little awkward.
"Brother Chuan, my mother asked if you are free tomorrow and asked you to come home for dinner."
She wanted to discuss it and ask him to marry her.
Although she is three years older than Chuan Ge, a woman who is three years older than her husband is more likely to bring wealth.
This young girl just came up, Tian Aiping combed her ponytail and said, "Brother Chuan, are you free?"
She knew his family situation and knew that he wouldn't spend much money to marry her, just a house would be enough.
She is not picky about who can be his wife.
"No time."
Cheng Chuan put down his hoe and planned to talk things out with Tian Aiping.
He is not a fool and can understand what is meant.
"I'm not getting married, don't waste your time."
Tian Aiping clenched her hands under her sleeves. Who doesn't want to get married? This excuse was too much of a slap in her face.
But she held back her words, "Brother Chuan, what are you talking about? Last time you helped me repair the wall, my mother wanted to thank you and invited you to dinner. Why did you take it the wrong way? Or do you have feelings for me?"
From a distance, Xu Ningjun saw Cheng Chuan talking to Tian Aiping.
The taciturn guy seemed to have learned how to talk to women. He paid attention to Tian Aiping and talked to her for quite a long time.
This was her original plan, but Xu Ningjun was not very happy.
Very unhappy.
Tian Aiping was considered good-looking in the village. She had a darker skin but a decent figure, so many people wanted to marry her.
But Tian Aiping has high standards and is picky, which is why she is still unmarried.
Xu Ningjun held the hoe and patted the dirt on his hands. His grandmother should like Tian Aiping.
He is honest and hardworking, and his home is in Qingshan Village, which is a stable place.
She was worriedly thinking about something when suddenly a hand appeared on the hoe.
"I'll help you."
Cheng Chuan wanted to take the lead on his own.
He had finished his work and wanted to help her.
"I don't want your help."
Xu Ningjun pouted angrily and slapped his hand away.
She can do the work on her own, and can do without him.
After a moment, Cheng Chuan withdrew his hand. He had forgotten what she said.
She didn't want his help.
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