"Xuemei, what do you mean by that?" Liu Taohua was startled and looked up at her daughter.
Zhang Xuemei paused for a moment, then continued, "I think Zhou Chenchen might really be doing what Dad said, probably doing some kind of disreputable job outside."
"Xuemei, you can't just say things like that. What evidence do you have?"
Liu Taohua and her family were sitting in front of their house. She peeked out and thankfully no one was passing by.
"Mom, I'm not just making this up. You know, there's a whole alley in Tianshui City with lots of girls like that. I accidentally took the wrong turn that time and it gave me quite a fright! Anyway, their mannerisms and expressions are very similar to Zhou Chenchen's!"
Zhang Xuemei knew that her claim was untenable, but she had no other evidence!
Anyway, Zhou Chenchen did do those kinds of things outside, so she wasn't exactly lying or slandering her.
"Oh my, I really couldn't tell! She was so polite, always greeting me warmly. She seemed like a very well-behaved child. How could she..."
Liu Taohua actually believed what her daughter said, but she still couldn't accept that such a sensible child would do such a thing outside.
"Mom, this has nothing to do with whether you're sensible or not. Just know what's going on in your hearts."
Liu Taohua nodded to indicate that she understood, then suddenly looked at her daughter with worry, "But quite a few families in the village still want their daughters to go out with Zhou Chenchen! What do you think we should do..."
Zhang Xuemei understood what Liu Taohua meant; it was really hard to say, after all, there were too many families involved.
"I think it's best not to remind them about this. We can only talk to the village chief and ask him to think of a solution." Liu Guodong thought about it and still felt that this was the best solution. The village chief is always more resourceful than us roughnecks.
Zhang Xuemei knows that their village chief is still very responsible, and he will do his best to help the villagers with anything.
He could have retired safely, but the impact of Zhou Chenchen's incident in his previous life was too bad, so he had to resign. It's a pity, since there aren't many village chiefs like him who are so dedicated to the welfare of the villagers.
...
Zhou Chenchen was chatting and laughing with a few young men from the village when someone said something that made her cover her mouth and giggle.
"Chenchen, what are you chatting about! Come back and start the fire!" Zhao Sanni shouted at her daughter from the doorway.
Zhou Chenchen's smile vanished, a hint of impatience flashing in her eyes, but she still said to the group in front of her, "Then I'll go back first, we can talk again another time."
"Okay, Chenchen, you go ahead and get busy!"
Zhou Chenchen turned around and wiggled her little bottom as she slowly swayed home. The few young men behind her stared longingly at her back, saying, "Even her back view is so beautiful."
"Yes, yes, she's just different from other girls. No wonder she came back from the big city."
...
As soon as Zhou Chenchen entered the house, she impatiently snapped, "Mom, why did you call me? You make me do something as simple as lighting a fire. Can't you let me have a moment to myself?"
Zhao Sanni pulled her inside and whispered, "You should just shut up already! Dressed all flashy and wandering around the village, always flirting with those young lads, as if you're afraid people won't know what you're up to outside?"
"Mom, what are you saying!" Zhou Chenchen stomped her foot and looked at Zhao Sanni with shame and indignation.
"Alright, alright, you're my daughter, how could I not know you?" Zhao Sanni waved her hand. She didn't know her eldest daughter when she first came back, but after seeing her behavior and the money she brought back, she knew what was going on.
Zhou Chenchen could tell from Zhao Sanni's expression that she wasn't bluffing, and she also knew that her mother was fooled by the money she brought back; otherwise, she would have already started cursing.
So he waved his hand, sat down under the stove, warmed his hands over the fire, and slowly said, "Mom, you don't know this. Our line of work is all about youth. I can't do this forever! I still have to get married. I'm thinking of working for a few more years and then going home to get married. I need to find a good match now!"
Zhao Sanni reached out and poked her daughter's forehead, whispering, "Are you stupid? Why don't you just find a rich husband over there? Why do you have to come back and find a penniless guy?"
"Mom, it's not as easy as you make it out to be. They don't even want me."
Zhou Chenchen is self-aware enough to know that those rich men are just playing around with her; they would never actually marry her.
Besides, she was after money too; it's a win-win situation, nothing wrong with that.
Zhao Sanni looked at her eldest daughter seriously, "Chenchen, in principle, I should scold you for doing such a thing, but our family is really poor, and I can't do anything about it."
But let me tell you the truth, you've gotten used to a good life outside, and you definitely won't be able to adjust when you come back. So don't even think about finding an honest guy to take over your life.
Upon hearing this, Zhou Chenchen pondered for a moment and also felt that it seemed to make sense.
"What should I do then? I'll just not get married?" Although Zhou Chenchen was bold and unafraid of what others might say, deep down she still longed to get married, have children, and have a stable family.
Looking at her daughter's young and beautiful face, Zhao Sanni had a bold idea.
"Mom has an idea for you. Listen to this: when you go out this time, pay attention to those bosses who only have daughters and no sons. Then choose one to get close to. There will always be a place for you to make your mark."
Zhou Chenchen wasn't stupid; she immediately understood. "Mom, you mean you want to have a son for him? No way! Even if I have a son, he won't marry me. He'll just give me some money and that'll be the end of it. I'd be at a huge disadvantage. Besides, who says I'm guaranteed to have a son? What if it's a daughter?"
Zhou Chenchen quickly shook her head and refused.
"You idiot, why don't you find someone you can easily win over? It doesn't matter if you're the first wife or not, being the second wife is just as good. You'll have a son by your side and money to spend, isn't that better than what you're doing now?"
Zhao Sanni is also despicable. What kind of mother would give her daughter such an idea!
However, Zhou Chenchen clearly didn't think anything was wrong, and nodded repeatedly, thinking that her mother made sense.
"Alright, I've told you everything. Just keep it in mind. Don't forget your family now that you're living a good life," Zhao Sanni advised. She was counting on her daughter to make money now; as for reputation, what's more valuable than money?
"Mom, don't worry, I remember everything!" Zhou Chenchen really misses her family. Last year, she gave all the money she earned to Zhao Sanni, leaving herself only enough for train tickets and a little living expenses.
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