Zheng Qiuwen wasn't sure; it might have been shortly after she argued with a girl named Fang Xiuxiu in the same residential compound, or it might have been after she learned that she wasn't her parents' biological daughter.
In short, when she realized her own thoughts, she was extremely panicked and uneasy, but she couldn't help but pay attention to her brother's every word and action, and her mood was affected by his joys and sorrows.
"What are you doing...?"
Chen Dongze came over after taking a shower and saw Zheng Qiuwen sobbing. He felt guilty, thinking that he had done that to Zheng Qiuwen, causing her sadness and distress.
"I will be good to you."
Hearing Chen Dongze's words, Zheng Qiuwen wiped away her tears. She didn't reply, but asked, "Won't you regret going to get our marriage certificate with me tomorrow?"
That person is going to hold a wedding on National Day. Since... since he wants her to be a good daughter and a good sister, then she will be that good daughter and good sister.
—Get yourself married off!
Chen Dongze looked ashamed: "I'm the one who wronged you, so how can I talk about regret?"
He could never be with the person he loved again in this lifetime, so it didn't matter who he married. Besides, Zheng Qiuwen had lost her innocence because of him, and he had to take responsibility for her and shoulder the responsibilities of a man!
Zheng Qiuwen: "If you ever regret it... we can get a divorce."
"That day will never come."
As he spoke, Chen Dongze heard a noise coming from the female educated youth dormitory. He couldn't help but shush Zheng Qiuwen. After listening for a while by approaching the dormitory window,
His expression clearly showed disgust, but the anger caused by Song Jiaojiao's scheme had also subsided considerably.
Just then, footsteps came from the gate of the educated youth compound.
"Grandpa, Grandma?!"
Chen Dongze looked up and thought he was seeing things, but when he closed his eyes and opened them again, he realized that he really couldn't tell that the people who came were indeed the old man and woman who should have been in Beijing.
How could you do such a foolish thing?
The one who spoke was Grandpa Chen. He and Grandma Chen were chatting with several elderly people with mobility issues on the village road.
Unexpectedly, after hearing that a scandal had occurred at the educated youth compound, and after listening intently to hear the details of what had happened and who the male and female protagonists were, Grandpa Chen and Grandma Chen's expressions immediately turned sour.
After finding out the exact location of the educated youth compound, the two, accompanied by the orderly and Chen Dongxu, went to the compound to ask Chen Dongze what he was thinking, that he would disregard his own reputation and do something so outrageous.
Just as Chen Dongze was about to explain, he heard Chen Dongxu exclaim in surprise, "No way? Chen Dongze, is your educated youth compound some kind of brothel from ancient times? Listen to what the people in that room are doing!"
"Shut your mouth."
Grandma Chen glanced at Chen Dongxu, then turned her gaze to Grandpa Chen's attendant: "Go and see, tell the people inside to be mindful of the situation."
As the attendant responded, Chen Dongxu looked innocent and said to Grandma Chen, "Grandma, I don't think I said anything wrong."
"Grandpa, Grandma, I can explain."
Chen Dongze didn't look at Chen Dongxu. He recounted in detail how he had been tricked and had a relationship with Zheng Qiuwen under uncontrollable circumstances.
"And what's going on in that room?"
Old Master Chen's feelings were complicated. He stared at Chen Dongze for a moment, then glanced in the direction of the female educated youth dormitory. Faced with his probing gaze...
Chen Dongze hesitated for a long time, pursing his lips, before finally recounting how he had stuffed stew and broth into Song Jiaojiao's mouth. At the end, his eyes were filled with a sense of calm.
"I don't regret doing that!"
Upon hearing this, Old Master Chen fell silent.
At this moment, Old Mrs. Chen turned her gaze to Zheng Qiuwen, who had just entered the gate of the educated youth compound with Old Mr. Chen and the others.
She stood up involuntarily, and when she saw Old Mrs. Chen looking at her, she couldn't help but tense up and her mind was in a state of tension.
"Good child, don't be afraid. That old man and I are Chen Dongze's grandparents. As for what that brat Dongze did to you..."
Even if he didn't do it intentionally, as an elder in his family, I still want to apologize to you.
Holding Zheng Qiuwen's hand, Old Mrs. Chen's eyes were full of affection. She paused for a moment, then continued:
"Of course, an apology is hardly enough to make up for the harm Dongze has done to you, but don't worry, if that kid ever treats you badly again, I'll be the first to not let him off the hook."
Zheng Qiuwen lowered her head and remained silent.
Grandma Chen patted her hand gently and said, "You can make any requests you have about the marriage. Grandma will definitely do what she can to make it happen!"
"I……"
Zheng Qiuwen opened her mouth, but remained silent for a long time.
Seeing this, Chen Dongze quickly said to Grandma Chen, "Grandma, I will get my marriage certificate with Zheng Qiuwen tomorrow noon with the certificate issued by the brigade leader. Then I will take her to the county town to buy clothes and wedding supplies. I will also give her the bride price."
"It's good that you have a plan in mind. How about this, your second uncle will handle the wedding arrangements. By the way, your second uncle is the village accountant, and he's the son your grandfather and I lost contact with many years ago."
Your grandfather and I will go back to the village and say hello to your second uncle, asking him to help you rent a vacant courtyard in the village. It would be quite inconvenient to continue living in the former youth quarters after you get married.”
After hearing what Grandma Chen had to say, Chen Dongze's eyes filled with gratitude: "Thank you, Grandma!"
Grandma Chen waved her hand: "There's no need to thank me. We're family, there's no need to be so formal."
As soon as Mrs. Chen finished speaking, Mr. Chen's attendant finally knocked on the door of the female educated youth dormitory.
Zhao Yuzhou walked out and looked up at Old Master Chen and Old Madam Chen. He could tell at a glance that the two were not ordinary people, after all, the aura of those in power was too obvious.
His lips twitched, but he didn't know how to begin.
"The country sent you to the countryside to support rural development, not for you young people to do nothing and cause trouble in the educated youth compound."
Grandpa Chen stared at Zhao Yuzhou, his voice deep and resonant: "Now that things have come to this, remember to go to your brigade leader tomorrow to get a certificate, and go to town to collect the certificate as soon as possible."
Clearly, he was referring to Zhao Yuzhou.
Zhao Yuzhou naturally understood that Old Master Chen was talking to him, and he nodded respectfully and said "Mm".
Inside the female educated youth dormitory, Song Jiaojiao had already tidied herself up. Standing in the center of the dormitory, she heard clearly what Grandpa Chen said.
If I could, I would rush out of the dorm room and shout, "I don't want to get a marriage certificate!"
The person she wanted to marry was the male lead, Chen Dongze, not his ideal love interest, Zhao Yuzhou.
Unfortunately, Zhao Yuzhou and she have already consummated their marriage. If this were in modern times, she would just consider it a dog bite, but the current social atmosphere does not allow her to be unconventional.
Otherwise, she would be branded as a "loose woman" and would most likely be sent to a farm for "re-education."
Song Jiaojiao didn't want to end up in that situation a thousand times over.
Marriage is possible, but divorce is also possible. At worst, she can get a marriage certificate with Zhao Yuzhou first, and then find a way to part ways later. Anyway, marrying Chen Dongze is her only wish in this world!
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