Shen Qingli walked all the way to the brick factory. The road was not short and it took half an hour to walk there.
Although the whole route was along the fields, there was also a short section through a small forest.
In the fields, many people saw Shen Qingli. Shen Qingli walked slowly with a faint smile on her face. When someone spoke to her, she responded in a gentle voice.
The impression she gave to the villagers was very simple: first, she was sickly; second, she was pretty; and third, she was gentle.
"What do you think Shen Qingli is doing?"
"When the captain asked her just now, she said she was going to deliver food to Zhou Yubai."
"They are a young couple after all, so loving."
"That's because she doesn't work. If I don't work, I'll still deliver meals to my husband every day."
"Look at how well Zhou Yubai took care of Shen Qingli. Her skin is totally different from ours."
"Yes, I think she can go to work now."
"Who said no?"
"What are you talking about? Don't you know what Shen Qingli's health is like? If she doesn't work, she won't get any work points. At the end of the year, she will only get a small amount of rations. Which one of you can help? I'll talk to the team leader for you. Don't come."
The captain's wife looked at these gossips and spoke unkindly.
"That's impossible. If I don't go to work, there won't be enough food at home."
Besides, her mother-in-law would beat her to death.
"That's right. We just think Shen Qingli is in good health and can work. There's nothing we can do if she doesn't come."
"Don't be jealous of Qingli. My niece is indeed in poor health. She was sick two days ago. As soon as she got better, she came out to deliver meals to the man. I don't know what kind of life she is living." Zhao Dahua also came over and said.
At first glance, these words seemed to be explaining for Shen Qingli, but if you listen carefully, you can actually hear them saying that Zhou Yubai was not good to Shen Qingli.
Even though she doesn't work in the fields, she definitely does a lot of housework.
"Hmph, your niece, she has already severed ties with your family. What kind of relative are you? You are still acting like an aunt. I heard that your Li Qiushu went to Shen Qingli's house yesterday, but the door was not opened."
The woman who was speaking was Zhao Wang's wife, who lived next door to Li Qiushu.
The two families have been neighbors for decades. They almost came to blows over a housing plot, and were only able to reconcile after the team leader and clan elders from both sides stepped in to mediate.
The two families have been at odds for a long time and attack each other whenever they get the chance.
Zhao Wang's wife really couldn't stand the fact that Li Qiushuo and Zhao Dahua bullied Shen Qingli and her daughter. Knowing that Shen Qingli had broken off the engagement, Zhao Wang's wife was quite happy. Now that she had the chance, she would naturally not let it go to slander Zhao Dahua.
"Mr. Zhao Wang, what are you talking about? Blood ties cannot be severed by a piece of paper." Zhao Dahua said unhappily.
"There is no such thing as family affection. I think it's because your son needs a dowry that you remembered Qingli and his wife. It's right for Qingli not to open the door." Zhao Wang's wife mocked rudely.
"You black-hearted, rotten old bastard, believe it or not, I will tear your mouth apart." Zhao Dahua was furious.
Zhao Wang's wife threw the hoe in her hand and rushed over, and the two men started fighting.
"What are you doing! Why are you fighting again?" The captain's wife immediately went over to mediate, causing Zhao Wang's wife to grab Zhao Dahua's face several more times.
Zhao Dahua was so angry that he kept crying.
The captain was called over and scolded both of them.
"You two are going to pick up the shit for me now! Whoever dares to fight again will be the one to pick up the shit."
"Captain, she was the first to start it." Zhao Dahua didn't want to pick up the shit; it was dirty, tiring and embarrassing.
"Captain, she scolded me first, so I took action." Zhao Wang's wife said. She was also reluctant to pick up the shit, but as long as Zhao Dahua was angry, what would it matter if she picked up the shit?
Besides, she had just hit Zhao Dahua several more times.
I feel good.
"Stop talking nonsense and get to work." the captain shouted.
Zhao Dahua walked out reluctantly, and Zhao Wang's wife followed with a smile.
"What are you looking at so excitedly? If you look again, all your work points will be deducted!" The team leader shouted to the people around him.
Everyone hurried to work.
Shen Qingli had no idea what kind of trouble she had caused. She quickened her pace, away from everyone's sight, and soon arrived at the brick factory.
From a distance, people saw a woman walking towards them. The closer she got, the more their eyes became fixed on her.
How can there be such a beautiful girl!
Shen Qingli stopped under a tree not far from the brick factory. Everyone could see her from where she stood.
Not all the people working in the brick factory are from Kaoshantun, there are also people from several other villages around.
"Who is this for? Why is it so beautiful?"
"Yes, who is she? Did you kiss her?"
"She must be a city girl. There is no such delicate girl in the village."
It's time for lunch break.
Zhou Yubai took his towel and washed his face to the side, then walked straight towards Shen Qingli.
Everyone was stunned!
Where is Zhou Yubai doing?
He went to find that pretty girl?
Are you crazy?
Other workers in Kaoshantun kindly explained, "That's Yu Bai's wife."
"What?!"
"Zhou Yubai's wife? Zhou Yubai's face..." The man stopped talking halfway through his sigh. Zhou Yubai's physique was very strong and no one dared to provoke him.
Because of Zhou Yubai, no one in the brick factory dared to offend the people from Kaoshantun.
"He is so lucky."
under the shade of trees.
Zhou Yubai walked over and took the basket from Shen Qingli's hand.
"Why don't you put it on the ground? It's too heavy to carry."
"Not too heavy." Shen Qingli smiled. She looked even more beautiful when she smiled, and many people stared at her with their eyes wide open.
The two men sat side by side on the ground.
"Have you eaten?"
"No, I'll eat with you. I brought a lot." Shen Qingli said softly. Although there are two little ones at home, she still prefers to eat with Zhou Yubai.
There is a sense of happiness of three meals a day, four seasons and a lifetime for two people.
"Okay." Zhou Yubai opened the lunch box and looked at the food inside, his heart filled with warmth.
In fact, it's good to live like this for the rest of your life.
The two of them ate while chatting. Shen Qingli didn't eat much, but Zhou Yubai finished the rest of the meal and drank the mung bean soup made by Shen Qingli. He felt extremely comfortable.
He leaned against the tree, and Shen Qingli was blocked by him. On the side that no one else could see, Shen Qingli's small hand was held in Zhou Yubai's palm and kneaded.
"We won't have much time to rest at noon, we have to get back to work," Zhou Yubai said.
"Okay, I'll make you something delicious when I get home in the evening." Shen Qingli felt a little sorry for Zhou Yubai. She always felt that this young man was too honest and she couldn't teach him to be lazy.
"I told the people at the brick factory today that we wanted to buy bricks to build a house. After we finish the work in the field in a few days, they will deliver the bricks to us."
"I'll draw a blueprint when I have time to design an indoor bathroom and shower room. This will be more convenient and not too cold in the winter. We can live together with Niu Niu and Gou Wa, so if we have two of them, we won't affect each other and life will be more convenient." Shen Qingli said.
"Okay, I'll do as you say."
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