Chapter 236 The Poor Woman Abandoned by a Heartless Man
Gu Xixi was driving the car, chatting with the two people behind her from time to time, and was in a good mood.
I heard Mrs. Zhou suddenly say something like "Do you want to scold someone?"
She couldn't help but frown and tilt her head in confusion. Huh? What does this mean?
He Jinglan was also puzzled.
She was sitting opposite Mrs. Zhou and saw it clearly. Mrs. Zhou looked worried when she looked at Xixi, and there was even a hint of... sympathy in her eyes?
There were three people in the car at the moment, and two of them had a lot of question marks in their heads.
Gu Xixi could only smile and say, "Sister-in-law, why do you say that I'm sad? I'm in a good mood right now."
Mrs. Zhou looked even sadder.
Her eyes turned red and she said, "Xixi, we all know that you are strong-willed and kind-hearted, and you are an excellent girl."
"But don't always struggle on your own. It will make you feel too miserable and your body will not be able to endure it."
Huh? Gu Xixi frowned, what on earth is going on.
She could understand every word that Mrs. Zhou said, but she had no idea when they were put together.
"Sister-in-law, I'm really fine."
He Jinglan said quickly, "How does Zhou's sister-in-law know who Xixi wants to scold? And let her vent it out?"
Mrs. Zhou sighed first, then got angry and said angrily, "That man left Xixi because he was blind! He will never enjoy a happy life in this life!"
Upon hearing this, Gu Xixi and He Jinglan both showed an expression of realization.
It turns out that the person Zhou Dasao wanted to scold was Mu Nanzhao.
I was so busy these past two days that I forgot about it. The news that "Gu Xixi's man Chen Fang ran away" has already spread in the village.
It is normal to trigger some gossip effect.
The more Mrs. Zhou spoke, the angrier she became, and the more upset she felt for Gu Xixi.
"I was wondering why I hadn't seen him recently. Turns out he ran away a long time ago! It's because your family is so kind that you're covering up for him."
"He is a criminal, and his ancestors must have been very lucky to have met Xixi. Instead of being thankful and living a peaceful life, he actually dared to run away from marriage!"
"Isn't he just good-looking and educated?"
"Our Xixi is fair and pretty, her family has a lot of wealth, and she is capable and can make money by farming. What does that Chen have? He is always sick."
"In my opinion, he is not worthy of Xixi! It's better for him to leave. He has self-awareness!"
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Mrs. Zhou talked a lot before she stopped to catch her breath.
He Jinglan rolled her eyes and said deliberately to the front, "Sister-in-law Zhou is right."
"It's been a while since this happened, and we just told everyone about it because Xixi wasn't in a good mood at first."
"We don't want to mention this person anymore, for fear that Xixi would be upset if she heard it."
Gu Xixi's hand slipped in front and she almost dropped the reins.
But on second thought, everyone knew that Chen Fang had run away, and it seemed illogical for her to act as if nothing had happened.
It has to have some emotion to be realistic.
So Gu Xixi chose to accept it.
Mrs. Zhou sighed, "I understand. It would be embarrassing if the news got out that the man you bought ran away."
"Not to mention those gossips that can't bear to see others doing well. They point fingers and make comments one by one. It's really annoying to listen to them!"
She added with relief, "But it's all over now."
"The fact that Xixi can talk about this shows that she has let it go."
Gu Xixi quickly responded, "Yes, I've come to terms with it."
"Anyway, he and I weren't even engaged, and we didn't have a deep relationship. I was just a little angry at first."
"Later I thought, since we have no intention of each other, it would be better for everyone if we just parted ways sooner rather than later."
Mrs. Zhou nodded in agreement.
"Don't worry, I know you don't like to hear those people gossiping, but I'm here for you!"
Gu Xixi smiled awkwardly, "Thank you, sister-in-law."
When we returned to Huachidu Village, the sky was covered with fiery clouds.
At this time, the villagers were either washing vegetables or cooking, going in and out, or had just finished farm work and were returning home with hoes in their hands.
Gu Xixi's mule cart met many people saying hello on the way into the village.
"Xixi is back?"
"If you need help with any heavy work at home, let me know!"
"Xixi, my family has harvested a lot of honeysuckle. I'll send you a pack later. It can help to soothe your heart and cool down your internal heat."
"My mother-in-law's steamed vegetable cakes have just been delivered to your house. Go back and eat more, ok."
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Gu Xixi answered with a smile, but she was sweating in her heart.
When Mrs. Zhou got out of the car and went to a deserted place, He Jinglan said with a smile, "Did you see the way everyone looked at you?"
Gu Xixi said quietly, "It's nothing more than watching a miserable woman abandoned by a heartless man."
"They have good intentions, so just watch it."
You can't just go and explain to everyone one by one like you did to Mrs. Zhou just now.
After a few days, when something new happens, everyone will naturally forget about it.
When I got home, as expected, I saw a table full of delicious food.
Gu Xixi first bent down and touched the little flower. When she turned around to wash her hands, she found that Shi Tou was staring at her with a strange look on his face, and there was a hint of helplessness in his confusion, which only adults have.
Gu Xixi said, "Don't put on such a mature expression, just say what you want to say!"
Shi Tou had a lot to say and was getting anxious. Just as he was about to speak, Aunt Zhang came in behind the curtain.
"Xixi," Aunt Zhang said with a smile, "I got the book back, but don't worry, after dinner, we can take our time to look through it, and Jinglan can help Xixi choose."
"This time I must pick the best and most suitable one!"
Gu Xixi was puzzled and looked at the stone first.
Shitou nodded vigorously. This was what he wanted to remind everyone, but unfortunately he was interrupted by Grandma Zhang.
He Jinglan had already taken the booklet from Aunt Zhang and read the words on the cover:
"Matchmaker Zhao... a list of eligible men... top grade... top-notch?"
Gu Xixi was shocked, "What?"
He Jinglan was relatively calm. As she looked through the contents, she said, "It should be for your blind date."
Gu Xixi had also heard of Zhao the Matchmaker.
The most famous matchmaker of this generation, she facilitated at least seventy or eighty marriages.
Aunt Zhang was smiling and seemed to be in high spirits.
"When Matchmaker Zhao heard it was our Xixi, she immediately gave us the best name on the list. She also said that ordinary young men were not worthy of Xixi, and this list would satisfy us!"
Gu Xixi felt even more tired, so she sat down on the edge of the kang and covered her forehead with her hands.
"Aunt, I told you I don't want to get married so early."
Aunt Zhang was stunned for a moment, then sat down silently.
"Do you think I want to go against your will? But you are already eighteen this year, and you will be nineteen in half a year."
"It's hard for a girl in her 19s or 20s to find a young man who is the right age for her and is getting married for the first time."
"What if one day I close my eyes and leave you alone? How will I explain to the master and mistress in the underworld..."
As Aunt Zhang spoke, she began to feel sad and lowered her head to wipe away her tears.
Gu Xixi felt sad when she saw this.
She regarded Aunt Zhang as her closest relative, so naturally she couldn't bear to see her so sad.
However, she also has her own persistence...
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