At that time, the country had just been established and the reform and opening up had just begun. One thousand yuan was considered a large sum of money in the countryside.
Li Cuicui is a capable woman who never admits defeat. With her perseverance and patience, plus a bit of intelligence, and taking advantage of the reform and opening-up policy, she not only made a fortune, but at least had enough to eat and wear, and even had some surplus.
A thousand yuan is a large sum of money in the countryside, and it's not far behind in big cities either. It's enough to eat, drink, and have fun for three months. When Zhao Batian took that thousand yuan from the original owner of the body, he was able to live comfortably without worrying about food and clothing, which enabled him to bravely fight against villains and rescue the beautiful woman, laying the first solid foundation for his future glorious achievements.
Ji Xiaoxiao wondered if Zhao Batian could have climbed to the peak of his past life without her selfless donation of one thousand yuan. "To stand atop the summit and survey all the mountains below"—was it really that easy?
A few days later, Li Cuicui left home early to deal with the trivial matters in the business. Ji Xiaoxiao was bored at home, counting ants, kicking dust, tugging at her clothes, and breathing heavily, tears welling up in her eyes.
"Zhong Xiaohua, where's my money?" A voice, as gentle as a spring breeze and carrying the cool breeze of summer, broke through all obstacles and entered Ji Xiaoxiao's ears with a forceful tone.
Her voice was charming and pleasant, yet she shamelessly demanded money. Ji Xiaoxiao shuddered with disgust, rubbing the goosebumps on her arms, and opened the door with a look of utter disdain. "Am I your mother?"
Overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information, Zhao Batian was momentarily stunned, completely dumbfounded. "Zhong Xiaohua, what nonsense are you spouting?"
"I always speak to people in a way that suits them. I've seen shameless people, but I've never seen anyone as shameless as you. Zhao Gou Dan, you're a grown man with hands and feet, and you keep asking me for money. Do you really have the nerve?" Ji Xiaoxiao raised her head, glaring fiercely at Zhao Batian. Her words were ruthless; she brought up Zhao Gou Dan precisely because Zhao Batian disliked him.
"You bitch, what did you say? Didn't you tell me to come and get the money?" Zhao Ba was so angry that his chest heaved, and his clenched fists cracked.
Ji Xiaoxiao shook her head, her expression full of pity. "It seems you not only can't understand human language, but you're also completely clueless about ghost language. Well then, I'll be merciful and tell you straight: first, I'm not your mother; second, you're not my son; and third, I'm not stupid. I'd be stupid to send you to collect my money. What gives you the audacity to yell at me and ask for money on my turf?"
"Fine, it seems you don't want to marry me." Zhao Batian let out a big sigh. "Hypocritical, heartless, money-grubbing, opportunistic, using your little bit of capital to deceive my feelings. Not marrying a restless woman like you is the best thing I've ever done in my life." Zhao Batian was quite relieved, his relief evident in his words.
At this very moment, summer has just arrived with joyful steps, and all things are thriving and lush. The midday sun is at its most intense, the soft, fluffy white clouds have silently departed without a word, the cool breeze has slackened its work and hidden away, and the sultry heat is surging and rising, as if it wants to steam and braise people.
After talking with Zhao Batian for a while, Ji Xiaoxiao's temples were slightly damp, and beads of sweat were irregularly arranged on her forehead. It was hot outside, and her heart was hot inside, so she was naturally unhappy. "Zhao Gou Dan, you coward, spineless and useless fake man, why don't you talk about yourself? You married me for nothing, and you even want me to pay the dowry. Why don't you just let me marry myself?"
"I'm hypocritical, I'm heartless, I'm greedy, I'm opportunistic, I deceived your feelings. Hah, how am I hypocritical? How am I heartless? How am I greedy? How am I opportunistic? How am I deceiving your feelings? The groom's family should give a dowry, whether it's a lot or a little, it's a token of their goodwill. My mother doesn't allow me to marry you because she sees you as idle and lazy. I originally wanted to lend you a thousand yuan to show my mother what you're capable of and get her to agree to our marriage. But you took a thousand yuan for granted, you never thought about marrying me with your own hard work. A woman marries a man for food and clothing, what can you give me if I marry you?" After rambling on like this, Ji Xiaoxiao's mouth was dry.
Ji Xiaoxiao left Zhao Batian speechless. His long neck swelled and bulged, a suspicious blush creeping onto his handsome face, whether from embarrassment or anger. After a pause, Zhao Batian suddenly met Ji Xiaoxiao's gaze, unwilling to be ashamed to face her.
"Zhao Gou Dan is Zhao Gou Dan, and Zhao Ba Tian is Zhao Ba Tian. Zhong Xiao Hua, you'll regret this sooner or later." Zhao Ba Tian reached out and pinched Ji Xiao Xiao's chin, lowered his head slightly, and their lips were almost touching.
"So you're not Zhao Gou Dan," Ji Xiaoxiao teased.
In an instant, Zhao Batian unleashed an aura as if he had stormed through mountains of corpses and seas of blood, startling the surrounding birds into flight, which cried out in alarm. Ji Xiaoxiao, a newcomer to this place, had not yet cultivated the "White Lotus Sacred Technique." She was just an ordinary farm girl, weak and frail. Her original body had also suffered numerous injuries, her vital energy not yet fully recovered. Ji Xiaoxiao was stunned by Zhao Batian's actions, a faint urge to vomit rising in her chest.
"I think you want to die." Zhao Batian threatened, and Ji Xiaoxiao wouldn't stand for it. Ji Xiaoxiao struggled to escape from the devil's clutches, screaming in agony, "Help! Help! Zhao Gou Dan is going to kill someone!"
In the rural countryside, the houses are not far apart. After Ji Xiaoxiao cried her heart out, the women and girls who stayed at home eating, drinking, sewing and mending secretly peeked out and looked at Ji Xiaoxiao's house with suspicion.
"Help! Zhao Gou Dan is going to kill someone!" Zhao Batian reached out to cover Ji Xiaoxiao's mouth, but Ji Xiaoxiao seized the opportunity and cried out for help louder and louder.
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