Fortunately, the officials had arrived, and he had to sort things out.
Besides him, there was another shopkeeper named Jiang in the shop. The two usually didn't get along. If Jiang had any leverage over him, he would be finished with his job.
Chen Ping hurriedly waved for Chen Shu to come along, since it was just a matter of paying money to bring Chen Gen home, and it wasn't necessary for him to go.
As soon as Chen Shu left with the officials, Manager Jiang came over, raised an eyebrow, and asked, "Brother Chen, what's going on? Has someone in your family gotten into trouble?"
Chen Ping was able to get in because his father had some connections with the owner of Jinxiu Pavilion.
Otherwise, how could he have gotten into the biggest jewelry shop in the county with his little bit of flattery skills?
He worked for his employer for several years before becoming the manager? Chen Ping, on the other hand, rose to the position so easily because of a few connections, which is truly infuriating.
Moreover, Chen Ping is not a very upright person, and he looks down on him from the bottom of his heart.
Hearing his gloating voice, Chen Ping inwardly despised him, but outwardly remained calm. "Brother Jiang is joking. How could our family, being kind and honest, have violated the law?"
He was just a kid from the same village who got into an argument and caused a misunderstanding, which is why Chen Shu went to help him out.
Manager Jiang gave a forced smile, cupped his hands, and said, "Brother Chen is truly righteous!"
It was incredibly ironic, a joke. How could he not know that Chen Ping was so kind?
Chen Ping pretended not to understand and laughed, "Brother Jiang is too kind. It's only right."
"By the way, Chen Shu is taking someone home, which will probably take a day. I'll take a day off too, and come back in two days."
Chen Ping didn't want to play games with Manager Jiang, so he simply changed the subject.
They get two days off each month, which is perfect for them to go home together.
The wheat harvest is just around the corner, and he needs to make arrangements for the harvest at home.
Before the family split up, Chen An's family did all the work, but now that they've split up, there's no one to harvest the wheat.
Actually, if he and Chen Shu were to take a few days off because of this, their employer wouldn't object, since the busy farming season is the most important thing.
However, they haven't worked in the fields for many years. Even standing for a day makes their backs and legs ache, let alone doing something as strenuous as getting out of bed. That's absolutely impossible for them.
Fortunately, there wasn't much land, so he could just pay someone to harvest it. Those poor bastards in the village had never even seen what silver looked like, so even if he only paid them ten coins a day, they would definitely be eager to work for him!
After saying goodbye to Manager Jiang, Chen Ping packed up and left.
Of course, he didn't go to the yamen immediately. Instead, he turned into a narrow alley.
Chen Ping arrived at one of the houses, looked around to make sure no one was there, then knocked on the door and whispered, "Arou, it's me!"
Immediately afterwards, the courtyard gate creaked open, and a woman with a curvaceous figure and charming appearance walked out.
Upon seeing Chen Ping, she smiled alluringly and said, "Why are you back so early today?"
The thought of going home for two more days, not only meant not seeing his Arou, but also having to face that vulgar village woman Li Manying, immediately caused a burning sensation in his lower abdomen.
After giving a lewd smile, he pinched the woman's butt and went into the courtyard. "Of course I've been missing you terribly. It's just as well that You'er isn't here, so let me satisfy my craving."
The woman gasped softly, frowning as she pushed him away, saying, "No, my belly..."
Chen Ping was already impatient. As he pulled her into the house, he comforted her, "It's been four months, don't worry, I'll be gentle."
The woman couldn't refuse, and soon it was a passionate encounter.
Outside the alley.
Apart from Cheng Yue and Chen An, everyone else looked astonished.
They had just come out of the yamen and were about to go back to the shop to pack their things, but Chen An was injured in the leg and was walking very slowly.
As a result, they saw Chen Ping just as he turned into the alley.
Chen Lin stammered, "We're not seeing things, are we? This really is... Uncle Chen Ping!"
"There's no mistake, it's him!"
Chen Tong said, "Chen Gen has already entered the yamen, and he's not even in a hurry, he's still coming..."
Chen Tong didn't know what to say after only saying half of what he had said. Luckily, they were about to sever ties, otherwise it would have been incredibly embarrassing if people found out.
Cheng Yue clicked her tongue and said, "It's true what they say, 'We don't look for melons, but the melons come looking for us.'"
Chen Ping's lewd behavior just now was truly an eyesore.
Who knew we'd arrive at such a perfect time? If only we had left earlier, she was afraid the children's young minds would be corrupted.
Chen Lin and the others didn't understand Cheng Yue's words, but they grasped the general meaning. Looking at the door in the alley, they felt very uneasy.
It's already annoying enough that Chen Gen is going crazy, but Chen Gen's father is even more eye-opening. What bad luck!
Chen An adjusted his cane and coughed lightly: "Let's go back to the shop first."
It's disgusting that they had to encounter something like this. Just now, Chen Ping said that You'er wasn't home, and he doesn't even know how old the child is.
Not only that, the woman was also four months pregnant.
Chen An closed his eyes. Luckily, his father had passed away early, otherwise, if he had known about this, he would probably have been so angry that he would have ascended to heaven on the spot.
With the children all there and Chen An about to leave, Cheng Yue had no choice but to temporarily suppress her burning curiosity about gossip. The group slowly returned to the shop to pack their things.
Inside the room, a relaxed and content Chen Ping was holding the woman and sighing, "Thank goodness our You'er is so capable!"
In the end, it's still you, as a mother, who's amazing, Arou, you're so good.
Arou was born into a wealthy family, so her son was naturally good, unlike Li Manying, whose son was of poor quality, born to a rural woman.
Chen You was only nine years old, yet he could already speak eloquently, something Chen Gen simply couldn't compare to.
So when Chen Gen got into trouble, he wasn't too worried.
He has three sons, and Arou is pregnant with another one. As long as one of them is successful, he can count on them. They are all his sons, and it doesn't matter who succeeds.
“Husband, I should be thanking you. My family fell on hard times and I was left to wander the streets. I was almost sold into that kind of place.”
If it weren't for my husband's timely rescue, Arou wouldn't be living such a good life. I don't ask You'er to be anything great; I only wish for our family to live happily ever after.
The woman's eyes were filled with gratitude, and she was on the verge of tears. Chen Ping's heart was stirred at the sight. "Arou, don't worry, I will definitely find a chance to divorce that village woman and let you enter my home openly and legitimately. We will be together forever."
"My sister has borne your children; she has done her part, if not meritorious, she has certainly worked hard. Husband, you can't do this. Wouldn't that make our two children feel ashamed?"
Hearing her say that, Chen Ping felt even more guilty. His Arou was so understanding and considerate of him. How could Li Manying, that vulgar and stupid woman, compare?
He must divorce his wife!
However, divorcing a wife is far from simple. Li Manying has not committed any of the seven grounds for divorce, so divorcing her rashly would be detrimental to him.
If it's a divorce, Li Manying probably won't agree. He needs to think this over carefully.
After spending some more time together, Chen Ping finally packed up and hurried home.
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