"Girl, you can't think like that. As long as it's yours for a day, it must belong to you completely and cleanly for that day."
"Grandma, I don't have your domineering spirit. Let's not think about this anymore. Grandma, I'll leave after dinner tonight. I'll have my senior help me develop the photos, and then he can give them to Huang Zhong, the driver at the city post office, and have him give them to Sister Er Ya and the others."
"Okay, as long as you've made the arrangements. Remember, don't cause trouble when you're out there, but don't be afraid of trouble either. It's not a big deal."
"I know that I am not usually one to fight or be aggressive. I will not offend others unless they offend me."
"Yes, that's how it should be. You also need to be pragmatic. Sometimes you're stubborn and just go down one path to the end. You need to be flexible, you know?"
"I understand. That's how people are. Even if you're a dragon, you still have to coil up when you're out in the world. I'll be very pragmatic."
"That's right. To be honest, I feel more at ease with you going out."
"Hehe, you think so highly of me? You must wait for me. I've already thought it all out. When I return to the capital this time, I'll open a women's underwear processing factory with one of my senior classmates. I'll also get a commission from the school's clothing sales and the study newspaper. I'll also try to make money abroad. When I come back, I'll build two-story villas for every family in our village."
So I said, "You must wait for me to come back, and you must live on the second floor."
"Okay, I'll wait for you, I'll definitely wait for you to come back."
Zhang Hongmei leaned on the old lady's shoulder and chuckled, "I'll definitely be back in three years at most, Grandma, we made a promise."
"Okay, it's a deal. I can wait three years."
When Zhang Shouyi entered, he saw two ladies, one young and one old, leaning against each other, creating a particularly warm atmosphere.
When the two men saw him come in, they ignored him. Zhang Shouyi didn't feel embarrassed and just sat on the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed).
"Grandma, Hongmei. That woman just tried to seduce me, and I was scared by Xiao Li," Zhang Shouyi said, sounding very aggrieved.
"It's alright, Brother Zhang. I won't stand in your way now or in the future. That's your own business." Zhang Hongmei said lightly, but it infuriated Zhang Shouyi.
Zhang Hongmei looked at Zhang Shouyi's expressionless handsome face, and even through his cheeks, she could see him clenching his teeth. She smiled and said, "Brother Zhang, I'm serious. Not only do I not have romantic feelings for you right now, but even if we have the chance to become husband and wife in the future, I still think the same way. Really, if we're compatible, we'll stay together; if not, we'll part ways. I won't force feelings."
After listening to Zhang Hongmei's words, Zhang Shouyi shrugged. This girl was really here to work things out with him.
"Brother Zhang, I demand absolute loyalty, and of course I will reciprocate with absolute loyalty. Excuses and 'accidents' will not work with me."
"Alright, you go ahead and do your work. I'm going to chat with Great-Grandma for a bit."
Zhang Shouyi did not leave immediately, but sat there watching Zhang Hongmei.
"I understand, there will definitely be no next time." Zhang Shouyi felt that Zhang Hongmei was implying that he was incompetent.
After Zhang Shouyi left, the old lady patted Zhang Hongmei on the back and asked, "Since you think that way, why are you still angry?"
"Grandma, these are two different things, okay? Being able to let go has nothing to do with being angry." Actually, Zhang Hongmei was mostly angry because Wang Ying had left Wang Xiaorui at her feet. But this really wasn't appropriate to talk to the old lady about. After all, Wang Ying was Gu Chuanming's person. It was better to let him handle it himself when they got back. She would definitely not take Wang Ying with her when she went abroad; her personality was too troublesome. She wanted to stay abroad peacefully for three years.
"Girl, you seem so carefree, but you're probably just afraid of getting hurt, right? Do you think that if you don't give, you won't get hurt? But think about it the other way around, how can you expect to gain anything if you don't give anything? I've been there, so don't take relationships lightly, or you'll regret it in the end."
Zhang Hongmei nodded. Actually, what the old lady said wasn't entirely right. It wasn't that she didn't want to give; it was just that she hadn't met someone she could give to.
"Sigh, now I think it's better that you didn't end up with Jingze. You're too protective of yourself and don't open up easily. Jingze is also proud and arrogant. Maybe men can tolerate you at first, but what about in the long run? Can you withstand the test of time?"
"Hehe, Jingze and I are really not a good match, we're just like siblings."
"Yes, siblings are great, supporting each other for life."
"Girl, don't be stingy with the money I gave you last time, spend it as you please."
"I understand. If I can buy a planter and a harvester with money and bring them back, that would be great. Then everyone won't have to suffer so much."
"This is really a good thing." The old lady was also a little excited.
"But buying is easy, it's difficult to get it back."
Actually, I would prefer to have foreign machinery manufacturers invest and produce in our country.
“This is an even better idea. They bring the technology, and we have the manpower and resources. Girl, if this really works out, it will be a huge benefit for the rural people.”
"Yes, that way some people can do other things, which will increase their income and improve everyone's lives."
By the way, what's the story behind Grandma Licun?
"Aiming too high and having no future."
"Grandma, you don't know, he actually called his own son a debt collector? I feel angry and disgusted just thinking about him. And his wife actually thinks she's the one who held Licun back."
Even if someone like him finds a job temporarily, he won't stay in it for long. He's always so self-righteous. His wife asked me to help her find an office job, saying that Li Cun is the smartest person in the world.
Even if someone like that comes to my door begging for food, I won't give them any.
But I like that child too much, he's so adorable. You and my third uncle keep an eye on him. If anything unexpected happens, send him to the capital. Someone there will take care of him.
I think Licun might not want his wife and child anymore. Grandma, you don't know, this child is already three years old, but he still can't walk very steadily. When he saw me standing under the tree, he wobbled around but still knew to bring me a stool. I liked him instantly.
If they really do break up and no one wants the child, send him to me; I'd like that.
"I know, Licun has gone astray outside."
Zhang Hongmei rolled her eyes at the old lady and said, "Don't try to cover it up. It's inherently bad. We're quite familiar with Shuangcun, and I've never felt this kind of despicable quality."
"Yes, just like his mother. That's the kind of person Liu Jiangshi is—ambitious but incompetent. She won't cause any trouble in our village, otherwise we wouldn't have been able to let her go. Don't worry, I'll keep an eye on this child."
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