The courtyard quieted down again.
In the past few days, Bu Ling has been observing Sang Shen and Jiang Hua closely and discovered that what Aunt Tian said was actually true.
Jiang Hua didn't get along with Bu Ling and Wu Yuanyuan, and usually avoided the front yard, but ever since Sang Shen arrived...
Jiang Hua often came to the front yard, either to discuss cooking with Aunt Wu or to ask Sister Xu for advice on how to make clothes. Sometimes he would even bring a shoe sole to sew with Aunt Lan.
Bu Ling noticed that whenever Sang Shen appeared, Jiang Hua's posture would become more graceful, her voice would rise, she would display her virtuous side, and she would often gaze at Sang Shen with affection.
She put on a shy and bashful act, thinking she was being inconspicuous, but the old ladies in the front yard were all seasoned veterans; they could easily see through her intentions.
Just like Aunt Tian, she could tell what this girl was up to just by looking at her.
However, out of consideration for the girl's reputation, he didn't say anything.
After watching it for a few days, Bling completely forgot about her initial discomfort.
Despite Jiang Hua's various attempts to entice him, Sang Shen, being a straight man, completely failed to notice Jiang Hua's unspoken words.
Instead, he would occasionally bring some ingredients and invite Bling to have dinner together.
This made Jiang Hua hate Bu Ling so much that she often glared at her with venomous eyes.
Whenever this happened, Bling would look back defiantly, since she was bored anyway; let's have a match!
Whenever Jiang Hua met Bu Ling's gaze, he would immediately look away, adopting a gentle, kind, and innocent demeanor.
Bling found it extremely boring; such a coward, and so petty.
That day, Jiang Hua was sitting with Aunt Lan, sewing shoe soles, when he saw Sang Shen carrying a fish towards Bu Ling's house.
Jiang Hua's face contorted for a moment, but quickly returned to normal.
Granny Lan was also very envious: "This Xiao Sang is so generous, she always shares the good food with Xiao Bu!" She glanced sideways at Jiang Hua.
Sure enough, Jiang Hua's smile froze on her lips. She was very smug and continued to provoke her: "If you ask me, Xiao Bu is really lucky. She has a job, a house, and no one to take care of her. Her brother also dotes on her so much. It's really enviable."
Jiang Hua could no longer laugh.
That's right, why does an ugly woman like Buling have such a good life!
"Even the new girl, Xiao Sang, is very nice to that girl." Granny Lan, always eager for drama, was only concerned because that brat Bu Ling kept eyeing her child every few days.
This has caused her family to beat their child more frequently lately, and she's determined to cause that little girl some trouble too.
Jiang Hua's face was grim. She had fallen for Sang Shen at first sight. He was so handsome, had a job, and was so gentle. A man like him should be hers, Jiang Hua. If she married him, she would be the most enviable girl in the compound, wouldn't have to go to the countryside, and wouldn't have to leave her mother. How perfect!
But to my surprise, not only did Sangzhen ignore her, she was also very kind to that ugly girl, Buling.
Bling, it's Bling again!
Ever since Buling arrived, when people in the compound talked about the girls, Buling was the first one that came to mind. She had only been there for less than half a year, and she had completely overshadowed her. How could she not hate her?
Even the boy she liked, Buling tried to steal away. How could she be so vicious?
Buling and Sangs were completely unaware of Jiang Hua's thoughts; the two were discussing how to eat the fish.
Buling: "Let's make boiled fish, and steam some rice to go with it. It'll be so delicious with rice."
Sangshen said in a dilemma, "I'm out of rice."
"I have some!" With that, Buling took out the rice she'd bought on the black market a few days ago from the cupboard. About a pound of rice cost her 1.3 yuan—that was outrageous!
"Alright, you go steam the rice, and I'll go kill the fish!" Sangshen didn't even ask where the rice came from.
"I still have about a pound of pork in my cupboard. I'll make some braised pork; it's rare for us to eat rice." Rice and braised pork are the perfect match.
"Okay!" Sang Shen never dared to imagine that one day he would be willing to cook and clean for a female comrade, and the thing is, he seems quite happy about it.
Is he really going to fall for that little black girl for the rest of his life?
Oh well, so be it. It's not like I can't accept it.
He carried the fish, basin in hand, and gutted it at the tap, completely ignoring the watchful eyes staring at him from behind.
That evening, Bu Ling finally got to eat boiled fish and braised pork, and her appetite was excellent; she devoured the food in a tidal wave.
After finishing her meal, she leaned against the cupboard without any regard for appearances, let out a satisfied burp, and looked quite pleased with herself.
Mulberry found it amusing and imitated her, leaning back lazily.
The two didn't close the door while eating, precisely to avoid suspicion. Therefore, Jiang Hua could clearly see the two sitting face to face, appearing perfectly content.
The resentment in her eyes was almost overflowing.
No, this can't go on. Her time is running out; it's already late August, and she has to go to the countryside in just over ten days. It seems we need to find another way.
A glint of light flashed in Jiang Hua's eyes. She raised her head, put on a shy smile, and spoke gently to Granny Lan.
The next morning, Buling got ready, pushed her bicycle out of the house, locked the door, and rode off to work.
Wu Yuanyuan has recently become elusive again, only appearing and disappearing at work. Bu Ling can only catch her during work hours, but every time she questions her, she stammers and blushes, refusing to say anything.
Bling had a sharp eye; she could tell something was up the moment she saw her like that. She probed a couple of times and, upon learning it was about Tie He, didn't interfere any further.
Tie and Ren are honest people, so they can't do anything to Wu Yuanyuan. But if something happens to her, they can still find a place to seek revenge, right?
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