Chapter 8: Rumor

Xu Wanning was about to refute when she caught sight of someone walking quickly out of the corner of her eye, and immediately made a gesture as if she was about to cry.

She wiped the non-existent tears at the corners of her eyes with the back of her hand, and said with each twitch: "I thought what I said at the gate of the Educated Youth Center that day was clear enough, and many aunts heard it at the time. How did it get into Aunt Zhang's mouth? , but it’s all mine, isn’t it? It’s because I’m not from Dajiang Village, so I paid by mistake after all.”

Mother Lin was used to seeing Xu Wanning’s arrogant and domineering appearance, and she couldn’t help but feel a little distressed when she saw Xu Wanning sobbing.

She pulled Xu Wanning behind her with a strong tug, blocking the front with her not-so-forgiving body, and stared at Aunt Zhang fiercely.

"Xu Zhiqing married Lin An a few years ago and gave birth to two children. They are already from our Dajiang Village. From the old Zhang family, next time you say that Xu Zhiqing is not from Dajiang Village, I will Let Lao Lin talk to your head!"

"Aunt Zhu." Xu Wanning poked her head out from behind Mother Lin and greeted the village chief's wife.

The village chief's wife nodded to her, and then said to Aunt Zhang and the women around her: "I can explain to Xu Zhiqing about selling the child. There is a misunderstanding about it."

"Xu Zhiqing had a heavy hemorrhage when he gave birth to Yaomei. , it was Jianye who sent her to the town hospital overnight to rescue her. Dachun and Yaomei were the children she gave birth to at the risk of her own life. What mother would be willing to sell her own child

? I don’t want to hear it from anyone again. If Lao Lin finds out, he will inevitably have to talk to your boss!”

The village chief’s wife revealed the matter in a few words. When Aunt Zhang saw this, she could only leave in despair. .

After walking far away, she muttered to the mother-in-law beside her: "If I had known that things were like this, I shouldn't have accepted the two cents. I didn't say anything about the fact that it didn't work out, and it also caused a lot of trouble. Even the village chief's wife Everyone is offended!"

"Who says it's not the case? But then again, the person who sent us the message seems to have no children, so he certainly doesn't know how important children are to a mother."

On this side, the village chief's wife said to Xu Wanning. "Xu Zhiqing, look at the fuss this has caused..."

"Aunt Zhu, it's not your fault. Those people have their mouths. Can you stop them one by one from what they want to say?" Xu Wanning sighed, " Although I don’t mind explaining my innocence many times after being wronged, this matter is quite sensitive. If it spreads and is heard by the leaders..."

Xu Wanning did not say all the words behind it, but the village chief’s wife could understand. What she meant.

"Don't worry, Xu Zhiqing, I will talk to Lao Lin carefully. Try to catch the person who is gossiping behind his back!"

Xu Wanning breathed a sigh of relief.

In the book, this scene was briefly mentioned. It was precisely because there was a hand behind the scenes that accelerated the tragedy of the original body.

Of course, she deserved the fate that the original person ended up with.

However, this body has been fused by Xu Wanning, so all uncertain factors that will affect her future development should be nipped in the cradle as soon as possible.

As for the people spreading the rumors behind the scenes, there are only a few of them. No matter who they are found out, Xu Wanning will not be surprised.

After saying goodbye to Aunt Zhu, Xu Wanning helped Mother Lin go home.

When she turned around, she caught a glimpse of green flashing behind the big banyan tree out of the corner of her eye.

She narrowed her eyes and asked Mother Lin, "Mom, what are you doing out so early in the morning?"

Nowadays, it's freezing cold and there's no work in the fields. Most people are staying at home and trying not to go out if nothing happens.

Firstly, it’s too cold, and secondly, if you do less exercise, you can conserve your energy and make it less likely to get hungry.

Hearing this, Mother Lin sighed heavily, her tone full of guilt.

"I originally thought about going out to change some cotton so that I could make a new cotton-padded jacket for you. Unexpectedly, I didn't get the cotton, so I got into trouble."

Xu Wanning didn't expect that this was the reason why Lin's mother, who had inconvenient legs and feet, went out. She immediately felt Next warm.

"Mom, you don't have to go through such trouble. In the next two days, my parents' package should be sent. I told my mother when I wrote last time that I needed some cotton, and she would definitely send it to me."

After hearing this, Mother Lin subconsciously wanted to say something, but after seeing the slight smile hanging on Xu Wanning's lips, she didn't say anything.

Unknowingly, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law returned to the yard.

Lin An had just put five bowls of noodles on the kang, and when he saw the two people coming back, he said, "Eat on the kang, it's warm."

Mother Lin took off her cotton-padded jacket, which was almost frozen to ice, and subconsciously served a small bowl of noodles.

As soon as she stretched her hand into the air, Xu Wanning quickly stuffed a large bowl into her palm.

"Mom, eat a big bowl."

As she said that, she lowered her head and ate the noodles.

After a delay, the noodles became a bit lumpy and the texture was not as good as when it was freshly cooked, but the taste was still worthy of praise, as you could see from the way Dachun and Yaomei devoured it.

For a while, the only sound that could be heard in the small house filled with heat was the sound of noodles being sucked.

In such a cold winter time, it has a unique flavor.

After eating, Lin An naturally put away the bowls and chopsticks.

"You've cooked, let me wash the bowls."

"It doesn't matter, I..."

Mother Lin pressed Xu Wanning's wrist and interrupted what she had not finished saying, "Let him wash it. He has rough skin and thick flesh. He is not afraid. "It's freezing."

Xu Wanning had no choice but to give up, but when Lin An turned around, she said, "Put some more firewood on the stove and heat some hot water."

"Yes,"

Mother Lin smiled contentedly as she watched the interaction between the two. Immediately, Xu Wanning pulled the cloth back out.

"This piece of cloth is bright in color and there is enough cloth. It's just right to make you a suit of clothes."

"This piece of cloth is used to make clothes for Dachun and Yaomei. I want the navy blue one."

Mother Lin frowned: "Children are everywhere. Yes, the color is too light and will get dirty easily."

Xu Wanning smiled and said, "It's okay, it's the New Year soon, so I'll dress festively."

After hearing this, Mother Lin didn't say anything more and started cutting the cloth.

Yaomei and Dachun didn't even dare to show off. The brother and sister looked at each other, as if they couldn't believe that the new clothes actually had their own value!

Xu Wanning caught the micro-expressions of the two children, feeling distressed and a little happy at the same time.

She was about to amuse the two children when she heard someone knocking on the door.

Mother Lin put down the cloth in her hand and dragged her injured leg down the kang: "I'm going to take a look."

Xu Wanning hurriedly held her down: "I'll go."

Finally, the plaster had some effect, and there was no sleep for the past two nights. Hearing Mother Lin's suppressed cry of pain, don't make your leg problem worse because of such a trivial matter.

As soon as Xu Wanning opened the door of the main room, she bumped into Lin An who had finished washing the dishes.

"Want to go out?"

Xu Wanning pointed to the door: "There is a knock on the door, I'll go and have a look."

"It's cold, let me go."