When Lu Yuan arrived at the educated youth settlement, he was followed not only by a group of children, but also by many villagers who came to watch the spectacle.
These people were originally on their way to work, but seeing the excitement, they turned around and came to watch.
Lu Yuan didn't care and didn't mind whether he was being treated like a monkey.
He even chatted with everyone and took the opportunity to promote his stepmother's story.
"Lu Yuan, you're so lucky to have married Wen Zhiqing."
"Hey, he just got lucky. He happened to run into Wen Zhiqing who fell into the river."
This person is clearly in the know.
Lu Yuan didn't care what they were saying and even smiled and agreed.
"Hehe, I just got lucky. My stepmother was pressuring me to marry a young widow from her village these past few days. Now that Wen Zhiqing is willing to marry me, I don't have to marry that young widow anymore."
As he spoke, he gestured to his stomach.
"That young widow's belly is already so big, I don't want to be a cuckold's father."
No one except their own family knew about this.
Hearing him say that, many villagers looked at each other and exchanged glances.
She really is a stepmother.
People used to say she was good to Lu Yuan, but now it seems that's not entirely true.
“My stepmother disagreed with my marriage to Wen Zhiqing last night, saying that marrying a young widow would be better than marrying Wen Zhiqing. Hey, tell me, how could a pregnant young widow compare to Wen Zhiqing?”
Everyone nodded in agreement.
Yes, Wen, the educated youth, came from the city. She was knowledgeable, cultured, and good-looking.
Even a fool would know who to marry.
It seems that Zhang Yuping, Lu Yuan's stepmother, wasn't truly looking out for him.
People had already started whispering.
"Zhang Yuping really has no good intentions, actually making him marry a pregnant young widow. Isn't she trying to ruin his future?"
"That's right, sigh, no matter how good a stepmother is, she can never be truly good."
Everyone at that moment thought Zhang Yuping was a completely wicked stepmother.
Seeing this, Lu Yuan felt secretly pleased.
After today, Zhang Yuping's image as a virtuous wife and loving mother, which she has always maintained, will surely collapse.
"Haha, you have a good eye, Wen Zhiqing is not someone that can be compared to ordinary people."
"No wonder you came to the educated youth compound so early in the morning to pick someone up. It turns out you were afraid your stepmother would marry you off to a young widow."
Lu Yuan nodded, "That's right. My stepmother even said that if I didn't listen to her and marry that young widow, she would separate me from the family. So what if we separate? I already have a wife, what am I afraid of?"
"Haha, you're not thinking of having Wen Zhiqing support you in the future, are you?" someone joked.
Lu Yuan raised his chin and said, "Hmph, so what if my wife supports me? If you're so capable, then let your wives support you too."
Everyone shook their heads at his shameless yet proud words.
The other educated youth at the settlement heard his words, and they all stood in the main room looking out the window. He Shenghua and Hong Xia were still trying to persuade Wen Moxue to reconsider.
"This is a once-in-a-lifetime event, Wen Zhiqing. Why don't you wait a couple of days to think it through before making a decision? Don't be so impulsive."
"Yes, Moxue, Lu Yuan doesn't seem reliable at all. Why don't you think about it again?"
Yang Caihong also tried to persuade her, but instead of asking her to reconsider, she advised her not to think about it at all.
"Comrade Lu has come to pick up the bride, so hurry up and get out of here."
He then walked out first, and seeing that the courtyard was full of people, he smiled with satisfaction.
He looked at Lu Yuan, who was leading the group and wearing a big red flower on his chest, pushing an empty cart, with disdain in his eyes.
She laughed and shouted loudly to him, "Comrade Lu, you've come to pick up Mo Xue? She's all ready, come in and get her quickly."
Lu Yuan shouted into the house before he even entered.
"Honey, I'm here to pick you up."
"Hahaha……"
Everyone burst into laughter when they heard him call out "wife".
He Shenghua frowned, his eyes filled with displeasure as he looked at Lu Yuan.
Wen Moxue's pretty face turned bright red, and she turned and went into the female educated youth's room.
Worried that she might suddenly change her mind, Yang Caihong quickly followed her inside.
"Hey, Moxue, you're about to get married, people will start calling you 'wife'..."
Before the word "normal" could be uttered, the other person was seen taking out their already packed luggage.
He chuckled awkwardly, "Hehe, you have quite a lot of stuff. Let me help you."
There were quite a few items, but not many either.
The items included personal belongings such as blankets and washbasins, as well as food and a wooden box for storing clothes.
One person simply cannot take it down.
Hongxia also stepped forward to help.
The three of them carried the things out together.
Wen Moxue carried the quilt, washbasin, and food, while Hong Xia and Yang Caihong carried the box.
As soon as he stepped out of the female educated youth's room, Lu Yuan smiled and took the things from Wen Moxue's hands.
"Wife, I'll do it."
Wen Moxue blushed and glared at him, then threw everything in her hands at him without saying a word.
After placing the items on the cart, Lu Yuan thanked Hong Xia and Yang Caihong.
Hongxia held Wen Moxue's hand, overwhelmed with emotion.
Finally, he only said, "Mo Xue, don't wrong yourself in the future."
Wen Moxue's eyes were slightly red. Among the educated youth in the settlement, this was probably the only one who had any genuine feelings for her.
"Don't worry, I won't let myself be wronged."
Lu Yuan patted his chest and assured him.
"If anyone dares to make my wife suffer any injustice after she marries me, I'll never forgive them."
Hongxia looked complicated; she said that because she was worried that this scoundrel would make someone suffer.
As it turned out, the person couldn't understand it at all.
Sigh, I don't know how Mo Xue will live her life from now on.
That's enough. I've given her all the advice I could. It was her own choice, and she'll have to live her own life from now on.
"Comrade Lu, I'm entrusting Moxue to you. I wish you happiness."
Lu Yuan glanced at her and felt that this female educated youth seemed a little different from the others.
"Thanks!"
Yang Caihong and a dozen other educated youths also stepped forward to offer their blessings. Whether sincere or not, the two smiled and thanked them.
As he prepared to leave, Lu Yuan gestured with his chin towards the cart.
"Wife, you sit down too."
Wen Moxue really wanted to roll her eyes; she didn't know how he could call her "wife" so fluently.
Out of consideration for the other party's feelings, he still got on the cart.
Lu Yuan's smile widened, and he was about to push the cart away when, as if remembering something, he quickly took off the big red flower from his clothes and handed it over.
"You're wearing it."
Wen Moxue refused, "I don't want to."
Wearing such a big red flower is too strange; she can't accept it.
"If you're not going to wear it, just hold it in your hand."
This time, Wen Moxue did not refuse. She extended her fair hand and accepted the red flower.
Lu Yuan grinned, "Let's go home."
Then he shouted to the crowd, "Make way, make way!"
The crowd parted, laughing and joking, looking at the people and things on the cart. Some were envious, some were jealous, and some even hated.
Sun Ziqiang, who was in the crowd, was both angry and resentful when he saw this scene.
He ground his back teeth, staring at the two men with a sinister look, before finally leaving, still resentful.
Lu Yuan pushed the cart with swift steps, still smiling and joking with the people around him.
His eyes, however, were drawn to the departing figure, and a playful smile appeared on his lips.
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