The Zhou family lived in a city compound, which was not as prestigious as the Yuan family. In addition, the two families were not very close. Every year when visiting relatives during the Spring Festival, Zhou Shiwei would go to the Yuan family to pay her respects. Yuan Xiaoya, who was a pampered girl who had been spoiled by her family, always put on a superior attitude in front of Zhou Shiwei.
The problem is, Zhou Shiwei was also a pampered girl raised by the Zhou family. How could she not be angry that her cousin Yuan Xiaoya was intentionally or unintentionally disregarding her?
Thus, Yuan Xiaoya was on Zhou Shiwei's mind, and she thought that if she had the chance, she would definitely trample her underfoot. Now, Yuan Xiaoya had taken the initiative to deliver herself to Zhou Shiwei's door, which was undoubtedly the best opportunity for Zhou Shiwei to strike and humiliate her.
Yuan Xiaoya knew her current situation and understood the saying that circumstances were beyond her control. Moreover, after seeing Zhou Shiwei and learning that Zhou Yanchen and his wife worked at the Hongxing Machinery Factory, she thought that perhaps she could use the not-so-close kinship between the two families to get close to Zhou Yanchen and his wife and change her current situation.
For example, arrange a job for her in a machinery factory.
For example, providing her with money to improve her life.
In short, for Yuan Xiaoya right now, getting close to Zhou Yanchen is definitely all benefits and no drawbacks!
What nonsense are you talking about?
Zhou Yanchen's expression grew increasingly grim. He said, "One should be tolerant of others. Besides, your cousin Xiaoya has always treated you well. Don't forget your cousinly bond over such a small matter!"
"She, Yuan Xiaoya, is not my cousin!"
Zhou Shiwei said coldly, "If it weren't for the misfortune that happened to her family and the fact that she was sent to work in this poor, remote rural area, do you think she would have the nerve to come to our house?"
"Weiwei, you..."
Tears welled in Yuan Xiaoya's eyes: "How could you say that to me? I don't know what I did to you before that made you misunderstand me so deeply. Yes, my family has encountered difficulties, and I am indeed working in the countryside here, but it was purely by chance that I ran into you in town today."
The reason I followed you to your house was simply to visit my uncle and aunt. After all, I am a junior, and if I hadn't known they worked at the machine factory, I wouldn't have bothered them. But now that I know, it would be wrong of me not to come and greet them!"
Sniffing, Yuan Xiaoya wiped away her tears and turned her gaze to Zhou Yanchen: "Uncle, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have come to bother you and Aunt. Since you and Aunt are doing well, I'll take my leave now!"
As soon as she finished speaking, she turned to leave the living room. Just then, Li Yao came over with bowls and chopsticks: "Xiaoya, what are you doing...?"
"Goodbye, Auntie, I have to go now, or I'll miss my afternoon job."
Yuan Xiaoya forced a smile and spoke to Li Yao. Without the slightest hesitation, she walked out of the living room, pushed her bicycle, and headed towards the gate of the Zhou family compound.
"Xiaoya!"
Zhou Yanchen chased after Yuan Xiaoya out of the living room and called out to her.
"Uncle, go and have your meal. I went to the town's supply and marketing cooperative and bought some toothpaste. I'll be back in my village soon."
Yuan Xiaoya stopped and glanced back at Zhou Yanchen before continuing to push her cart away.
Li Yao caught up with her. She could tell that Yuan Xiaoya really wanted to leave, so she didn't say anything to stop her. Instead, she took out two ten-yuan bills and a few grain coupons from her pocket and stuffed them into Yuan Xiaoya's hand.
"Auntie, I can't accept it!"
Yuan Xiaoya pretended to refuse to accept it.
“Life in the countryside is tough. My aunt can’t afford much more, but she can still give me twenty yuan and two jin of grain coupons.”
Li Yao pushed Yuan Xiaoya's hand back and said, "Weiwei is straightforward, and her words may sometimes be a little harsh. Don't take it to heart."
"It was my fault. Even if I came to visit you and my uncle, it was still too abrupt. Moreover, I didn't bring any gifts with me, which was really impolite. No wonder my cousin Weiwei said a few words to me."
Yuan Xiaoya couldn't hide her disappointment, but she quickly put on a brave face and said, "I really should go now. Don't worry, Auntie. I'm almost three years older than Weiwei, so I can't possibly hold a grudge against her over such a small matter."
"Good child, I'm sorry you had to suffer."
Li Yao's tone was full of apology.
Yuan Xiaoya shook her head: "I'm not wronged, goodbye Auntie!"
Upon hearing this, Li Yao nodded in response, and then she couldn't help but remind her, "Be careful on the road."
Yuan Xiaoya: "I will."
Li Yao: "Come over to my house when you have time."
Yuan Xiaoya: "Okay."
After saying goodbye to Li Yao, Yuan Xiaoya waved goodbye to Zhou Yanchen, who was standing in the yard, and then looked away under Zhou Shiwei's fiery gaze. She rode her bicycle away in a short while.
She was in a good mood and was not upset at all by what Zhou Shiwei had said to her.
reason?
Things are different now!
Now that she no longer has the Yuan family as her backing, she has finally run into a sucker. By retreating in order to advance, and showing weakness and feigning grievance in front of Zhou Yanchen and his wife, she can only make them feel sorry for her, and perhaps even feel guilty.
She felt that they hadn't raised their daughter well, causing her great harm, which led her to leave feeling wronged and humiliated.
Zhou Shiwei!
What a fool! She really looked down on him before. Just because he had some looks, he came to the Yuan family and dared to think he was on equal footing with her. He really thought he was something special!
If it weren't for the kinship between the two families, she would have had many more ways to deal with Zhou Shiwei back then!
Today, she is nothing more than a tiger fallen into the plains being bullied by dogs, and a dragon trapped in shallow waters being mocked by shrimp!
They didn't feel humiliated at all.
Besides, she did receive twenty yuan and two jin of grain coupons as compensation. However, this compensation was far from enough. After some time, she would visit her uncle and aunt's house again, gradually building a closer relationship before proposing to arrange a job for them.
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