These days, every time I go in or out of the village, I run into villagers and they almost always ask me a few questions.
Qiao Qiqi was already used to it. She didn't even get out of the car, and simply replied, "I didn't buy anything," before passing by the two of them.
The two women watched her ride away on her bicycle, and one of them clicked her tongue—
"This Qin Huai family member goes to town at least two or three times a week. What kind of family can afford to let her spend money like that!"
Another scoffed, "It's Qin Huai's business if he wants to. Besides, I think Qiao Qiqi is quite capable. A few days ago, my husband told me that Qin Huai brings back either steamed buns or fried pancakes every day. The steamed buns are filled with meat, and the scallion pancakes are sizzling with oil. He was so tempted that he insisted I make one for him when he came home that night. In the end, he didn't get to eat any; the two kids fought over them all."
"I've heard about it too. It's all over the village now. You have to admit, Qiao Qiqi is really generous. You know how expensive oil is these days! I can't even use it when I cook, just a spoonful to enhance the aroma. But she's willing to use it to make pancakes. It's really infuriating to compare yourself to others!"
"You don't understand. In the end, it's Qin Huai who's willing. No matter how much we worry about it, it's still Qin Huai who's living with Qiao Qiqi. Qiao Qiqi makes meat buns and scallion pancakes for Qin Huai, she's so good to him, she makes him so happy, and he spends all his money on her!"
"That makes sense. My mother always said that if you want to win a man's heart, you must first win his stomach. There's some truth to that. Besides, Qiao Qiqi is as beautiful as a fairy. She has fair skin and a pretty face. Just look at that waist. What man wouldn't be captivated by her?"
As they talked, they walked further and further away, and soon their voices were carried away by the wind.
But they didn't notice the intersection behind them, where two figures had appeared out of nowhere.
Wang Xiaomai frowned and looked away at Su Limin's unpleasant expression.
After thinking for a moment, she comforted him, "Limin, don't be angry! If you ask me, a woman like Qiao Qiqi who relies on her looks will eventually grow old and lose her beauty. Besides, my mother said that men are only interested in each other when they first get together. They've just gotten married and are still very much in love. In a couple of years, they definitely won't be like that anymore."
These words offered Su Limin some comfort.
And she had indeed tried to comfort herself with that thought, but the thought of Su Shangjin praising Qiao Qiqi at home still made her indignant.
So what if she can cook? What's so great about that!
She's willing to do it, and if she really does, she's definitely better than Qiao Qiqi!
Su Limin gritted her teeth, feeling furious at the thought of the villagers saying that Qiao Qiqi had gone to town again.
That spendthrift woman!
"I can't just watch Brother Qin toil away in the fields every day, waiting for the day he gets tired of Qiao Qiqi. Brother Qin will be exhausted to death by then!" Su Limin said through gritted teeth.
Wang Xiaomai frowned: "Then what do you want to do?"
Su Limin clenched her fist. "In short, we can't let Qiao Qiqi get away with this so easily."
As the two were talking, a young man suddenly walked over from the opposite side carrying a sickle.
His name is Ren Tengfei, he is 20 years old this year, and he is a native of this village. He, Su Limin and Qin Huai are childhood playmates.
Ren Tengfei saw the two of them there and walked over. "What are you two doing standing here?"
Wang Xiaomai's eyes lit up, and she quickly said, "Limin and I were talking about Qiao Qiqi and Qin Huai. Qiao Qiqi just went to town again. Limin thinks that Qiao Qiqi is really too wasteful. She goes to town at least two or three days a week. Limin feels sorry for Qin Huai and said she wants to give him some advice."
"Wheat!" Su Limin tried to stop her, but Wang Xiaomai's mouth was too fast, and she rattled off a long string of words.
Her face immediately turned ugly.
Wang Xiaomai sensed that she was angry, and seemingly belatedly realized it, he immediately said apologetically, "I'm sorry, Limin, I just wanted Tengfei to give you some advice."
As she spoke, Wang Xiaomai's gaze secretly fell on Ren Tengfei's face.
Ren Tengfei is a little over 1.7 meters tall. He is not as good-looking as Qin Huai, but he is still quite handsome.
Wang Xiaomai's slightly chubby face flushed slightly. She had liked Ren Tengfei since she was a child, but she knew that Ren Tengfei liked Su Limin.
So she had some ulterior motives in saying those words just now. She only hoped that Ren Tengfei could understand her good intentions and give up on Su Limin after learning that she liked Qin Huai.
As expected, Ren Tengfei's expression turned somewhat displeased upon hearing Qin Huai's name.
Although Su Limin's affection for Qin Huai wasn't as high-profile as Qiao Qiqi's for Hou Yan, it was still quite obvious if one observed carefully.
Ren Tengfei, in particular, had always been interested in Su Limin and enjoyed observing her every move, so he discovered it a long time ago.
Ren Tengfei was initially pleased to learn that Qin Huai had married Qiao Qiqi, but upon seeing that Su Limin was still persistent, he immediately frowned.
"Su Limin, Qin Huai and Qiao Qiqi have already registered their marriage. They are now a family, and how they live their lives is their business. Besides, the Qin family hasn't said anything, so it's best for an outsider like you not to interfere."
Ren Tengfei paused for a moment, then added, "Especially since you are an unmarried young woman, interfering in other people's marital affairs will not have a good impact on you."
Wang Xiaomai's eyebrows twitched.
Thinking that if Su Limin listened to Ren Tengfei's advice and didn't go to Qin Huai, wouldn't that give Ren Tengfei an opportunity?
She absolutely cannot let this happen!
A hint of urgency flashed in Wang Xiaomai's eyes!
But for a moment, I couldn't think of a solution...
Just as Wang Xiaomai was at a loss for what to do, Su Limin frowned in displeasure and said, "What I do is my business, and it's none of your concern!"
Leaving behind a single sentence, Su Limin turned and left.
Seeing that she wouldn't listen to his advice, Ren Tengfei couldn't help but chase after her and say, "I've said all I can say. If you continue to be so stubborn, you'll only ruin yourself."
Seeing that Su Limin remained unmoved.
Ren Tengfei stopped in his tracks, somewhat disappointed. "Qin Huai and Qiao Qiqi are already married. Even if they do get divorced in the future, who knows when? And do you think your father would agree to you marrying a divorced man? You'd better think carefully!"
Seeing Su Limin walk faster and faster, Ren Tengfei also turned around and prepared to leave.
He turned around and found Wang Xiaomai standing behind him, blocking his way.
Ren Xiaomai gave an awkward laugh and quickly said, "You know Limin's temper. She never listens to anyone. Don't be angry with her. I'll try to persuade her again. I promise she won't do anything foolish."
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