Chapter 1 Chapter 1 (Catching Bugs) Leave the House with Nothing
"Did you get the pills?"
"They said Lu Qinghe fainted due to anger, so they prescribed two bottles of Huoxiang Zhengqi Water and asked me to take them back. I asked them for more but they refused to give it to me."
"...If you don't want it, forget it. The pills won't kill anyone in a short time anyway. The team is going to the river to collect manure soon. Let the second son's wife take over the shift. Let's just end it once and for all."
"Shh! Wait until everyone wakes up, then go outside and talk."
There was a sound of "crunch".
The door was closed from the outside.
Lying on the wooden bed, Lu Qinghe suddenly exhaled the breath he had been holding, and then slowly opened his eyes.
What caught my eye was an adobe house, drafty on all sides, with shabby furnishings. A slightly nice-looking camphorwood box was used as a table, and its surface was full of dents and pits.
Lu Qinghe reached out and touched the cold, hard quilt on her body, sorting out the memories that suddenly flooded her mind, and finally confirmed - she was wearing it.
Half an hour ago, Lu Qinghe couldn't resist the pressure from her family to get married and agreed to go on a blind date. As a result, she stepped on empty air and passed out. When she regained consciousness, she was lying here.
This is a small village in northern China. Her original name was Lu Qinghe. The reason she was unconscious was because she received the news of her husband's death while working in the fields.
She married her husband Wu Xingliang at the age of eighteen and gave birth to a child the following year. Before she was even done with the confinement period, Wu Xingliang left home to live with his aunt in the provincial capital.
Before leaving, Wu Xingliang solemnly promised Lu Qinghe that he would take her and the children over when he made money.
But the original body waited for six years, and during this time Wu Xingliang never returned home once except for occasionally sending some money back.
Originally, she was an honest person. She served her parents-in-law and took care of a pair of twins at home. She worked diligently and never complained. Other people in the village couldn't stand it, but she thought there was nothing wrong with it. She was obsessed with Wu Xingliang and looked forward to his return to lead her to a good life.
But misfortune often favors the unfortunate. A few days ago, the Wu family suddenly received news that something had happened to Wu Xingliang in the factory.
My mother-in-law Qian Lamei took two days to get there by car and another two days to come back by car.
When she came back, she had a letter from Wu Xingliang asking for a divorce in her arms.
The letter said that Wu Xingliang had an accident at the factory and broke his arm, leaving him with a lifelong disability. He didn't want to delay Lu Qinghe, so he filed for divorce and even voluntarily gave up the child. The original person was already running a fever, and after reading the letter, he became so angry that he fainted.
"Wu Xingliang..."
Lu Qinghe whispered the name and frowned.
It turns out that in the period novel I read a few days ago, the male protagonist Wu Xingliang’s ex-wife was called Lu Qinghe.
Comparing the memories with his original body, Lu Qinghe was sure that he had traveled through time and space into a book.
It was a male-oriented upgrade novel that she had accidentally read a few days ago. It told the story of the male protagonist Wu Xingliang, a small man from the bottom of society, who changed his fate step by step through his own efforts and eventually became a big boss.
Wu Xingliang is the central character of the book. Although he has no education and no skills, he successfully won over the only daughter of the factory director in the 1960s by relying on his eloquence. After the reform and opening up, the state-owned factory went bankrupt. He made a sum of money from it and started his business with the money.
During his business career, he gained countless female friends, and finally, under the influence of his wife, he achieved success and returned to his family.
The only regret is that Wu Xingliang has never had children.
In desperation, Wu Xingliang thought of his hometown in the mountains and the two children he and his ex-wife had.
In order to conceal the truth, he lied to others that the child was his cousin's. His cousin had a miserable life and died early, leaving her two children without anyone to take care of them. He not only raised his own biological child to be with him, but also gained a good reputation.
In the book, the protagonist's original wife, who doesn't even have a name, has been ill from years of overwork and has been in poor health for a long time. In order for her children to move to the city, she can only choose to compromise.
A few days after the two children were taken away, the original owner died of illness at home.
And the original identity is the hardworking and uncomplaining original wife, Lu Qinghe.
Now that's good.
She used to be busy with studies and work and never wanted to get married, but now she has gone all the way and even has a child.
It means that you can skip the process and graduate early.
but--
Lu Qinghe had just heard the Wu family's words while half asleep and half awake. If the Wu family was so vicious, then the death of the original person in the book might not have been due to illness, but rather a deliberate frame-up and murder. She had to be on guard...
"Qinghe, are you feeling better?" The door was pushed open and an old lady walked in holding a bowl.
"Second aunt."
Searching his memory, Lu Qinghe said, "I'm fine."
Only after she opened her mouth did she realize that her lips and teeth were dry and bitter.
"Hey, your voice is so hoarse and you still say you're fine. I made you a bowl of brown sugar ginger water, drink it quickly!"
Zhou Juxiang stepped forward and helped the child sit up, her eyes red as she spoke, "My child, why is your life so miserable? When you gave birth, who wouldn't envy you for having twins? But who knew that the Wu family... Oh, this Wu Xingliang is so heartless. He makes excuses for whether the child is disabled or not! If he was really disabled, why didn't he send him back? Pah!"
Speaking of suffering, no one in the entire Dagu Village is as miserable as Lu Qinghe.
She has to take care of two children with one hand, her husband doesn't come home, and her parents-in-law are very demanding. Lu Qinghe does the most work at home and outside. Every wife can't help but sigh about Lu Qinghe's good temper.
Lu Qinghe recalled the past and shed two tears for his original self.
While crying, she did not forget to swallow the bowl of brown sugar ginger tea.
These days, supplies are scarce, and having a bowl of brown sugar water to drink is a great thing. She is already ill, so she has to take care of herself first.
"My second aunt is willing to crack an egg."
Outside the door, sister-in-law Wu Youmei followed Qian Lamei in with a sour look on her face. "I haven't tasted eggs in so many days. Where did my second aunt get them?"
"Her cousin, who works as a carpenter in the brigade, gave it to her a few days ago." Zhou Juxiang said, glancing at Wu Youmei. "Don't call me second aunt. You Wu family treat our Qinghe like this. Sooner or later, Wu Xingliang will get his comeuppance!"
"I'm afraid you'll ask us to return the eggs. Last time I was sick and went to your house to borrow some eggs, you rushed to return them the next day. We're neighbors, and you're so stingy."
Zhou Juxiang's man is Lu Qinghe's cousin, half relative and half neighbor. He has a close relationship with Lu Qinghe and now he can't help but stand up for Lu Qinghe.
"Brothers should settle accounts openly, but this is for Qinghe today, so you don't have to pay it back. Qinghe is obviously exhausted, and I don't usually see you helping with any work. Your brother doesn't even take care of the children outside, and now he wants a divorce. Isn't he afraid of divine punishment? You won't have a good life in the future!"
"What do you know? My brother is definitely going to have a good life."
"What good life is there for a disabled person? I think this is the retribution for abandoning his wife and children."
"My brother didn't..."
Qian Lamei's eyes darted around and she interrupted her daughter: "Wu Youmei, go to the team and ask for leave for your sister-in-law."
After Wu Youmei reluctantly left, Qian Lamei continued, "Qinghe, we old couple are suffering more than you. You must stay calm and don't think about committing suicide. When it comes to relationships, it's over. You're still young and have plenty of good years ahead of you..."
The original book did mention that Lu Qinghe once attempted suicide by jumping into a river. He did not die, but his body has been disabled since then.
But now it seems that there is something fishy about this matter.
Lu Qinghe was actually somewhat conscious before she opened her eyes. She heard a few words of conversation between her parents-in-law. It was likely that they had already informed Wu Xingliang and planned to assassinate Lu Qinghe.
After Lu Qinghe's death, Wu Xingliang changed his household registration and all mention of his previous wife disappeared. He is now obsessed with the factory director's daughter and has no feelings for his two children. He can make more money by selling the children to human traffickers.
Although the original body did not die later, it was half done. When she heard that her husband wanted to divorce her, she was sick and had no energy to carefully investigate whether her husband had cheated on her. She could only believe what her in-laws said and ended up being kicked out of the house.
But now she is here. Since she has borrowed the original body, she naturally has to live well for the original body. It is better to familiarize herself with the environment first and then take advantage of the situation.
Lu Qinghe put down the bowl, thanked her second aunt, and then said, "Mom, you're overthinking it. Although I'm sad, I've never thought about committing suicide. Besides, divorce is not without room for negotiation. After all, we have two children. I don't believe he is so heartless."
Qian Lamei was stunned. She didn't expect that her daughter-in-law, who used to be as bitter as a bitter melon, would say such words.
Before she could react, Lu Qinghe lifted the quilt and tried to get out of bed.
Lu Qinghe: "Mom, life has to go on, but I have to get myself back on track first. Mom, I'll go to the brigade to get two fever-reducing pills. When I'm almost well, I'll go to Hua City to find Xingliang and have a good talk with him."
Going to Hua City? Wouldn't that expose the truth?
I still have to get medicine, doesn’t it cost money?
Seeing that Lu Qinghe had already strode into the yard, Qian Lamei hurriedly followed him out.
"You need medicine to reduce your fever? Just get under the covers and sweat it out. If that doesn't work, I can use some green onions from the cellar to rub your back."
"Mom, I've had a fever for two days now. Dad said he wouldn't let me get medicine to save money. Now that I know Xingliang is gone, I'm already feeling bad, and I'm so weak I can barely get up. And you said you'd give me some green onions. If I don't get better, it's going to kill me if I keep taking it this long!"
Lu Qinghe had just cried and her eyes were red. After saying these words, she trembled with grievance and held on to the wall with her arms to barely stand. She was already thin, with a small face the size of a palm and a sallow complexion, which looked pitiful no matter how she looked at her.
The people in Dagu Village heard the news that Wu Xingliang was going to divorce Lu Qinghe, and many relatives and friends came over, gathering in groups of three or two outside to talk.
When they saw someone from the Wu family coming out and heard these words, they all rolled their eyes at Qian Lamei and her husband.
"Wu Yicang and Qian Lamei have always tormented Lu Qinghe. Now that things have gotten this bad, Qinghe still doesn't want to divorce. Her life will be even more difficult in the future."
"Who says they aren't? They look so mean and cunning!"
"Nizi, come on, I'll help you get to the medical team."
"Qinghe, your aunt is here. Stop crying. It will make you feel worse."
Lu Qinghe wiped her tears and forced a bitter smile. "I used to have hope, but now it's gone. I can only hope that I get better, and then go to Hua City to find Xing Liang and ask him clearly. Life is definitely difficult for a woman after divorce. As long as they don't divorce, I am willing to continue to raise our two children at home. But my parents-in-law are partial to the second wife, and everyone can see it. Now they don't even give me money for medicine. They are trying to make me live and want to kill me..."
"What are you talking about?"
Wu Yicang came out with a scowl on his face, and tried to appease the onlookers, "Who would want to take my daughter-in-law's life? I'm not that kind of person. I'm just trying to save some money."
"You can't save money on this!"
"That's right! I heard Qinghe say she had a fever for two days, and she didn't ask for leave from the team during these two days. She still earned work points. You are too cruel."
Lu Qinghe: "We haven't split up. My work points have always been included in the general ledger. I've never seen a penny of the team's settlement and the money Xingliang sent back. I can't go without my parents-in-law's approval to get medicine, so it's been delayed for so many days."
Zhou Juxiang's eyes welled up with tears as she listened. "Everyone in the brigade is watching. Qinghe's husband hasn't been home for six years, and she's always been diligent at work, both inside and outside the house, never shirking her duties or asking for leave. Now the Wu family wants a divorce, and Qinghe can't even use her work money for medical treatment. They're clearly bullying this orphan and widow. Is there any justice in the world? Qinghe, I'm taking you to the women's director to complain!"
"Yes! Complain!"
The girls and wives in the village usually come to watch the fun, but at times like this, they stand together so that if something happens to anyone in the future, there will be someone to help.
When Zhou Juxiang shouted like this, many people came running over.
"The leader said women hold up half the sky. You are bullying women and looking down on female comrades!"
"That's right, Wu Yicang and his wife must be criticized!"
Seeing that more and more people were gathered, Wu Yicang also became scared. They had other things to do and couldn't make too much of a fuss.
While explaining, Wu Yicang took out fifty cents from his pocket and gave it to Lu Qinghe.
Qian Lamei looked at it with a painful look, but she didn't forget to shout: "We paid! Don't say I didn't pay, I didn't bully anyone."
"That's all? It's not even enough for the injection!" Zhou Juxiang spat.
Lu Qinghe glanced at Qian Lamei's belt and said, "Mom, I think the five yuan the brigade gave us this quarter hasn't been torn yet."
Zhou Juxiang took the lead, and immediately others started to make a fuss.
Qian Lamei gritted her teeth, stared at Lu Qinghe, and took out five yuan from her trouser pocket, "Remember to bring back the rest of the money if you break it."
"I'm going to see a doctor first."
Can I give you what I have?
Lu Qinghe spoke weakly, turned around and left with unsteady legs.
Her face clearly didn't look very good, but upon closer inspection, her speed was quite fast.
While Wu Yicang and his wife were arguing with someone, Lu Qinghe was already being helped to the medical team.
"I really have a fever."
Doctor Niu from the health team took Lu Qinghe's forehead temperature and frowned. "Just now, your father-in-law came to me and asked for an Analgin tablet, but I didn't give it to him. I thought you were unconscious because of anger. If I had known, I would have given it to your father-in-law."
Lu Qinghe pondered in her heart and said, "Did my father-in-law really come to you to get medicine? Yesterday he said he didn't let me come to save money. It turns out I misunderstood him."
"Okay, two pills. Take one when you go home and one tomorrow morning. I'll give you another injection later. It's 1.2 yuan in total. If your fever doesn't go away tomorrow night, come back for the injection."
"Thank you, Doctor Niu." Lu Qinghe took the medicine and took a look. "When I was semi-conscious just now, I heard my mother-in-law mention that I should take five pills of this fever-reducing medicine. Is one enough?"
"Five? Are they going to kill you? A while ago, a kid in Zhaojiagou stole three and died of epilepsy. There was such a big fuss, but your mother-in-law didn't hear about it?"
Lu Qinghe pretended not to understand. "I don't know about that. I just heard them say I should take at least five pills, but the medical team didn't give me any, so I just drank a bottle of Huoxiang Zhengqi water."
Doctor Niu frowned, called Lu Qinghe over to give him an injection, and said nothing more.
"Mom, are you okay?"
"Mother--"
Just as he walked back home after getting the injection, the two little brats inside rushed out shouting and hugged Lu Qinghe's thighs on the left and right.
These are Lu Qinghe's twins, Yaoyao and Yangyang.
"Mom, Dad doesn't want us anymore?"
"If we get divorced, will Dad never come back? Then we won't have a dad anymore, right?"
The two children rubbed against Lu Qinghe with tears in their eyes.
Lu Qinghe patted their little heads lightly with somewhat clumsy movements and held them in his arms.
"Don't be afraid, I'll be here for you from now on."
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Lin Peizhu transmigrated into the younger sister of the heroine in the period novel.
In the slum, everyone said that the Lin sisters came from the same family but had different fates. The elder sister was lively and cheerful, while the younger sister was a dull person. Most importantly, the elder sister was lucky enough to have a fiancé who was a military officer in another place.
When her fiancé returned home, her elder sister was unwilling to get married. The Lin family became anxious and turned their attention to her younger sister, Lin Peizhu.
No matter how hard it was to be a soldier on the frontier, could it be worse than being hungry every day? No matter how hard it was to be a stepmother, could it be harder than being the second party? Anyway, her previous life was already tiring enough. After traveling through the book, Lin Peizhu just wanted to lie down.
And there are men.
Xu Zhenye seemed to have a bad temper, cold and hard like a stone, but after marriage they slept in separate beds, so he didn't get cold.
After figuring it out, Lin Peizhu waved her hand and said: I'll be the substitute bride.
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Lin Yuwan was reborn. Thinking about her rebellious adopted son, indifferent husband, and cold nights in her previous life, she would never marry again, even if she had to hang herself!
Fortunately, she has an autistic sister. Her family is worried that her sister will not be able to get married, so her marriage seems to be a help to her sister.
…
Meet at my parents' home after many years.
The rebellious adopted son in the previous life became a little lamb in front of his sister, and the cold husband became a softie around his sister.
Looking at her sister holding the baby with a happy face, Lin Yuwan almost thought she had walked into the wrong door.
It shouldn't be like this.
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