With thick eyebrows and big eyes, and skin that never gets tanned no matter how much sun she gets, Gu Xinyi, who had become several shades darker since going to the countryside, was the envy of everyone. Even though Gu Xinyi secretly applied sunscreen every day, she ended up being even darker than Gao Hongyuan.
As soon as Gao Hongyuan went out, he called Wang Zhi to come out for dinner. His thick Shanghai accent immediately caught Meng Xiaohui's eye.
She quickly left Zhou Jihong behind, looked at Gao Hongyuan with a sweet smile, and said, "Hello comrade, judging from your accent, you're also from Shanghai, right?"
My name is Meng Xiaohui, and I'm a former educated youth who just came to the countryside from Shanghai this year.
When Meng Xiaohui saw Gao Hongyuan emerge from one of the only three brick houses in the courtyard, her eyes lit up.
She heard from the brigade leader yesterday that the three tile-roofed houses were all built with money paid by the educated youth themselves.
Meng Xiaohui was thinking that she would just go to the countryside and maybe one day she would go back and build a big house.
Such people are probably those who come from wealthy and powerful families but have to go to the countryside for some reason. Otherwise, in today's society, and considering the requirements the brigade leader mentioned yesterday for building his own house, who could easily spend so much money to build a house that they might not even be able to live in for more than a few years?
So at this moment, in Meng Xiaohui's eyes, Gao Hongyuan, who is tall, handsome, rich and powerful, is definitely the best marriage partner.
Thinking about her excellent looks and figure, Meng Xiaohui had already figured out how to seduce Gao Hongyuan next.
No matter how good her ideas were, if Gao Hongyuan didn't respond, all her further plans would be in vain.
Gao Hongyuan glanced at Meng Xiaohui indifferently, nodded slightly in response, and then, as if changing his expression, turned back with a sickeningly sweet smile.
He said, "I think it's going to be even hotter today than yesterday. If you don't feel comfortable, you should take a day off and stay home. We're going to make mutton soup tonight, so you can rest at home this morning."
After spending a year together, Gao Hongyuan realized that Gu Xinyi had a secret, since the two spent all their time together except when they slept at night.
Not to mention that Gu Xinyi frequently went to town, the other female educated youth in the settlement also often went to town, and would occasionally bring out things that could not be bought in this small county town.
Those are things he would have a hard time buying even if he wanted to.
However, Gao Hongyuan knew about Gu Xinyi's family situation. He had learned about her selling her job and house from his friends afterward.
So he roughly knew how much money Gu Xinyi had.
Although Gao Hongyuan wasn't well-off that year, he did his best to support Gu Xinyi.
But gradually Gao Hongyuan discovered that the amount of money he gave Gu Xinyi was far less than what she spent.
Although Gao Hongyuan couldn't figure out where Gu Xinyi's money and belongings came from, he believed in Gu Xinyi's character.
He knew she had a secret, but he didn't want to investigate. It wasn't that he lacked the ability, but rather that he wanted to wait until his lover completely trusted him and willingly told him everything, rather than having to investigate someone else's secret himself.
Gu Xinyi, who was carrying the dishes out, smiled and shook her head, saying, "No need, everything is already packed. We can cook it when we get back at noon."
"If you don't even have time to sleep at noon, how can you handle working in the afternoon? If not, take a day off. It won't make a difference if you lose a few work points. I can get them all by working more today."
Gu Xinyi was naturally very pleased with her lover's concern and replied with a smile, "No need, it's not good for me to take time off all the time."
As the two were talking, Wang Zhi came out of the house. The three of them often ate together, and Wang Zhi had come to regard Gu Xinyi as his younger sister.
Hearing Gao Hongyuan's words, he also advised, "If you ask me, you should listen to Hongyuan. Your team should be weeding the cornfield at the west end today."
The corn leaves are really scratchy right now, so don't go and suffer in them.
"It's okay, I'll cover it up properly. By the way, Brother Wang, go back and get your and Brother Yuan's kettles. I boiled some mung bean water last night and put it in the well in the front yard to cool it down. When Brother Yuan goes to get the mutton later, I'll ask him to bring it back."
You should all bring some with you to work; it's easy to get heatstroke in this weather if you're not careful.
"Alright, you can handle it yourself, but don't try to be a hero."
The conversation between the three left Meng Xiaohui and Zhou Jihong completely bewildered, leaving them somewhat confused about the relationship between the three.
However, Zhou Jihong was just curious, but Meng Xiaohui was dissatisfied. She thought that she was a beautiful woman and had never been treated so coldly when she took the initiative to talk to a man.
Although that woman had pretty features, her dark and rough skin couldn't compare to her fair and delicate face.
The more Meng Xiaohui thought about it, the more indignant she became. She glanced at Gu Xinyi with disdain and then moved closer to her.
"Hello, sister. My name is Meng Xiaohui. I'm a new educated youth who arrived yesterday. I live next door to that brother."
As she spoke, Meng Xiaohui pointed with a charming and adorable expression at Wang Zhi, who had just been talking to Gu Xinyi.
Then, feigning ignorance, she said, "Sister, you are so lucky. Both of your brothers care about you so much. If I had someone who cared about me like that, I would wake up laughing in my dreams every night."
Although Meng Xiaohui was speaking to Gu Xinyi, her eyes were fixed on Gao Hongyuan.
Gu Xinyi knew that look all too well. She thought to herself with a sense of frustration, "Good-looking men are a source of trouble. No sooner had Tian Mi left than another one like this appeared."
And Fang Qing from the front yard, her son Gao Hongyuan looks the same way.
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