Chapter 44: Guagua and his Xiang family will be eaten up sooner or later!
Yang Xiaohong curled her lips and said, "What kind of happy event is this? I can't even be happy about it!"
Xiang Yao: "What's going on?"
Yang Xiaohong: "Zhang Guizhi, on the surface, promised her son to prepare this and that, but in reality, she secretly went to the educated youth site to look for Sun Zhiqing without telling Yuan Xifeng!"
Xiang Yao slowly opened his mouth: "Ah..."
She had seen this kind of scene before in her past life, especially in TV dramas, where the man's mother would secretly find the woman, "slap" her down and hand her a large check, condescendingly saying things like "Take this money and leave my son"...
Could it be that Zhang Guizhi also had the same idea? Unable to control her own son, she planned to take action against Sun Zhiqing and forcefully separate them?
Yang Xiaohong: "You're overthinking it. Zhang Guizhi isn't trying to break up a couple. She's trying to persuade Sun Zhiqing to ask for less betrothal gifts and to get more dowry from his family!"
Xiang Yao: "...This is a bit too rude..."
Yang Xiaohong: "That's right! Who would marry a wife like this? It's so embarrassing if it gets out to others! I don't know what the educated youth in the city think of us Xiangjiawan people in private!"
But Zhang Guizhi doesn't care about her reputation. As she usually says, what's the use of having face? She is a widow who raised three sons, not relying on her reputation!
Xiang Yao nodded: "I'm afraid this marriage will not go smoothly."
Although she had never had much contact with Sun Qiao, she knew that although he always looked frail and delicate, he was actually not a simple person and had many schemes in mind.
A girl like this might not necessarily choose a family like Zhang Guizhi's.
As expected, Yang Xiaohong then said, "That's right! After Zhang Guizhi arrived at the educated youth site, she gave a long speech in front of everyone, and guess what happened!"
She didn't even wait for Xiang Yao to start, a hint of excitement flashed across her face: "Sun Zhiqing is so gentle and polite, she said she has no intention of dating Yuan Xifeng at all!"
"Hey, this is hilarious!" Yang Xiaohong curled her lips, looking quite amused. "So Zhang Guizhi said all that, but she never really wanted to marry into the Yuan family and become their daughter-in-law!"
Although Yang Xiaohong was not there to witness the scene, she described Zhang Guizhi's expression vividly, as if she were there at the time.
"You didn't see Zhang Guizhi's face at that time. It was completely pale. She was still talking when she suddenly got stuck! Oh my god, it was hilarious! Zhang Guizhi never dreamed that this would be the result."
Xiang Yao blinked twice and thought to himself, Zhang Guizhi's face has always been sallow...
But she was still determined to be a supporting role and not spoil the fun: "And then what?"
Yang Xiaohong switched hands to carry the food basket. "Then, we went back home. Yuan Xifeng found out about this, and he was too embarrassed to tell Sun Zhiqing about it. He just kept arguing with his mother at home."
Xiang Yao said, "There's no point in making a fuss. He's taking his anger out on his mother."
Yang Xiaohong felt the same way: "That's exactly the case! If you ask me, it's just Yuan Xifeng's wishful thinking. Sun Zhiqing has no such intentions at all."
Xiang Yaoxin said that it might not be that simple.
Sun Zhiqing's aggrieved attitude gave Yuan Xifeng the illusion that he admired her very much. It was understandable that Yuan Xifeng mistakenly thought that Sun Zhiqing was interested in him.
It's just that he thought too beautifully and overestimated his own situation.
Not to mention that he himself is a little gangster with no knowledge or skills. Just look at the atmosphere in his family where he gets scolded three times a day. Let alone the educated youth, even the people in the same brigade would not look down on him.
Zhang Guizhi probably felt a little ashamed of herself for making such a fool of herself. She had been keeping a low profile these past two days and hadn't been at home much.
She doesn't make trouble at home, but goes out to make trouble. What is she making trouble for?
Under Xiang Yao's curious gaze, Yang Xiaohong said, "She's tormenting Sun Zhiqing. She thinks her son has been deceived, so she goes to the educated youth camp every day and points at Sun Zhiqing's nose and scolds him! She's scolded Sun Zhiqing to tears several times!"
Xiang Yao thought to herself, as expected, it was hard to tell that Yuan Xifeng was in love, but Zhang Guizhi was a seasoned veteran, so how could she not see that it was Sun Zhiqing who was using her son to do manual labor.
But this person is too rude. To put it bluntly, this is a matter of mutual consent. She actually proposed marriage but it didn't work out, and she even scolded the other person...
The two of them walked and complained as they went, and when they reached the intersection of the production team, they reluctantly said goodbye to each other.
Xiang Yao listened to some gossip about Yuan Xifeng and Sun Zhiqing, and also listened to some gossip about two families in the team fighting over their private plots, and walked back satisfied.
Otherwise, you have to go out more often. Only when you go out can you hear more gossip!
For the melon field and her future career, she has to work hard!
But she can't stay outside all the time, because she still has to work in the melon field!
Oh, I didn’t expect that after doing the team’s collective work, I still have to do the work in my own melon field!
Fortunately, she didn't have to start with farming, but only harvesting. Otherwise, she would rather starve than do it...
After another round, Xiang Yao didn't find any gossip this time, so he paced leisurely, preparing to go home and lie down to work.
When passing by the Liu family next door, she happened to meet Liu Xiaotao hanging clothes in a basin, and received a big eye roll and an especially obvious cold snort from her.
Xiang Yao had no intention of getting into a conflict with anyone over such a trivial matter. He just pretended not to see it, didn't even glance at the other person, and walked straight past him.
However, Liu Xiaotao seemed unable to bear Xiang Yao's disregard, so she put the basin on the ground and said loudly:
"Some people are just like those with red eyes. They can't stand seeing others have a good life. I think people like them will never have a good life!"
Xiang Yao stopped and looked at Liu Xiaotao. Seeing that she was staring at him with her hands on her hips, he pointed at himself with his index finger and asked, "Excuse me, are you talking about me?"
Liu Xiaotao pouted and snorted again: "Whoever heard it can tell on them! Anyway, I don't have pink eye, and I don't eavesdrop on other people's conversations late at night!"
Xiang Yao was so angry that she almost laughed. She really didn't want to cause trouble, but she couldn't bear it because trouble had to happen to her.
"Liu Xiaotao, you think I'm a softie, someone you can manipulate whenever you want, right? I don't want to argue with you, not because you're right, but because I'm too lazy to argue with someone with a mental disorder!"
"What do you mean I'm jealous of you? Why should I be jealous of you?"
Liu Xiaotao raised her chin proudly: "Of course she's jealous of me dating an educated youth!"
Xiang Yao looked at Liu Xiaotao carefully, his eyes calm and indifferent, neither admiration nor contempt. He looked her up and down, making Liu Xiaotao feel uncomfortable.
She couldn't help but ask: "Look at what I'm doing, isn't it like this?"
Xiang Yao withdrew her gaze, thinking that Liu Xiaotao's brain was probably completely obsessed with love, thinking that everyone could be interested in her Youzhi brother...
There is really nothing to say to such a person. With this time, she could dig a lot of peanuts.
So he said, "Let's talk about it after you and your brother Youzhi really get married."
After taking two steps, she remembered something and said one last sentence: "Oh, by the way, you'd better remember to get the certificate."
Nowadays, in the countryside, many men and women do not get a marriage certificate when they get married. They just hold a simple banquet at home, and the bride enters the house, and the marriage is done.
Xiang Yao also had good intentions. She thought that she had already tried to persuade others, so it was okay for people like Liu Xiaotao to misunderstand her. But she had to be a good person to the end. She had said everything she needed to say, so she felt at ease.
As for whether Liu Xiaotao could hear it or felt that she was still trying to sow discord, that was up to her.
After saying this, she no longer looked at Liu Xiaotao's expression, shook her head, and went home neatly.
Xiang family yard.
There has been no farm work recently. Some people have gone to work in the private plots. Only Ye Fang and her daughter are at home. Xiang Xiuxiu is still staying in her room under the pretext of doing homework and studying, and no one knows what she is busy with.
When Xiang Yao walked into the yard, he saw Ye Fang looking at him.
The cousin's wife had an eager smile on her face and said in a very gentle voice, "Yaoyao, you're back."
Xiang Yao nodded: "Yes."
She was already somewhat accustomed to Ye Fang's sudden enthusiasm and friendliness. After all, one should not hit a smiling person. She would smile when others smiled and answer when others asked her questions.
When passing by Xiang Xiaoyi who was squatting under the eaves playing with stones, Xiang Yao touched her pigtail.
Xiang Xiaoyi raised her head and called out in a soft voice, "Auntie, I want to eat Guoguo!"
The little girl still remembered that at noon, the aunt brought out a lot of fruits, but the grandmother put them all away and didn’t give her any!
Xiang Yao actually likes children very much. When she heard her talking about Guoguo, she almost drooled and her heart softened.
She took out a handful of peanuts from her pocket and stuffed them into the small bag in front of her: "Come, auntie will treat you to some fruit."
Xiang Xiaoyi's rosy little face was full of smiles, and she quickly looked at Ye Fang: "Mom, Auntie gave me some fruit to eat!"
Xiang Yao also glanced towards Ye Fang.
Ye Fang's eyes were rather complicated, and she forced a smile: "Why don't you thank Auntie quickly?"
Xiang Xiaoyi said in a baby voice: "Thank you, auntie!"
Xiang Yao touched her head again: "You're welcome."
When he returned to the room, Xiang Yao shook off Ye Fang's complicated look in his mind, concentrated his mind and calmed down, then entered the melon field.
There is nothing more important than digging peanuts!
Yes, we also need to dig some potatoes. Fengxian doesn’t grow many potatoes. The main crops grown are sweet potatoes.
Therefore, potatoes, a food that is very filling and can be cooked in many ways, will definitely sell well!
Xiang Yao was full of confidence. With the beautiful fantasy of making a fortune, he wielded the hoe with all his strength.
After all, upgrading this melon field is beneficial.
Look, it didn’t take long before a huge pile was dug!
Looking at the fruits of her hard work, Xiang Yao put her hands on her waist and wiped the sweat off her face, thinking: Fortunately, the weather and temperature in the melon field have always been suitable, otherwise she would really be sunburned to death.
That night, Xiang Yao ate a lot more, three bowls of rice in total, which surprised everyone.
But this time Zhang Juhua didn't say much. Even though others had some opinions in their hearts, they naturally didn't dare to say much.
Everyone tried hard to eat, fearing that they would suffer a loss.
Zhang Juhua was secretly worried when she saw this.
If they keep eating like this, it will be like a bottomless pit. Sooner or later, the Xiang family will be eaten up!
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