"Okay, okay..."
To my surprise, Fu Chunhua agreed quite readily.
Mr. and Mrs. Fu had to go to work after dinner, so they didn't stay at home.
Fu Chunhua, however, took Fengxian's hand and led her to the kang (a heated brick bed), saying to her, "Fengxian, tell me the truth, what is that man really like?"
"He... is very handsome, treats me very well, and doesn't take advantage of me. There's a word for him... right, polite!"
As Fengxian recalled her encounter with Huo Yunshu today, her heart overflowed with emotion.
"Besides, she's the woman my second aunt can't have! So I'm even more determined to be with him! He's from the city, so he can take me back to the city with him in the future. Once I'm in the city, I'll bring Mom over to enjoy a better life too!"
Inspired by Fengxian's words, Fu Chunhua also began to dream of going to the city.
In fact, in rural areas, the matter of her retirement should be the responsibility of her son, but Fu Chunhua's eldest son was unwilling to take her to the city to live with his wife no matter what.
Therefore, she can only rely on her daughter.
The mother and daughter daydreamed for a while before Fu Chunhua finally asked the crucial question: "Fengxian, are you sure... he'll be interested in you?"
"Of course, I'm so young, any man would like me... right?" As she spoke, Fengxian's voice began to become uncertain. "He's just... very polite to me, but Mom, what should I do? I really like him and don't want to miss out on him!"
Fu Chunhua held Fengxian's hand and said, "Daughter! At this point, we have to go all out! He's an educated youth, and he cares about his reputation. Once they find out about your relationship, he'll have no choice but to marry you. Even if your reputation is ruined, it doesn't matter. We'll just say that you two have been together for a long time and are engaged. When you marry into the city, everyone will only envy you and won't mention this matter!"
"Really? Really?"
"Of course it's true! Trust me! I'm your mother, would I ever hurt you?"
"……good!"
That evening, Fengxian inquired with the villagers about Huo Yunshu's whereabouts and then went to find her.
Huo Yunshu is currently staying at the home of an old man who makes a living by herding cattle. When the old man saw her and realized she was a stranger, he asked, "Who are you? I don't let strangers in. The educated youth living here are key figures to be protected in our village at the foot of the mountain. I don't usually let just anyone see them!"
The old man was being a bit exaggerated, but it was precisely because of his personality that the captain arranged for Huo Yunshu to stay here.
However, what he said startled Fengxian. Fearing that the old man wouldn't let her in if she mentioned her name, she lied and said, "Grandpa, I am Ruan Jiaojiao, also an educated youth from the city. I've come to talk to Huo Yunshu about something. I'm not a bad person."
It was pitch black, and Fengxian had wrapped her head tightly with a red scarf, so the old man couldn't see her face.
But hearing the name put him at ease; it was Ruan Jiaojiao... Hmph? Ruan Jiaojiao again?
She used to come to see Huo Yunshu often, but she was always kicked out after a short while.
She said before the Lunar New Year that she had reformed, and the villagers believed her. But unexpectedly, after the Spring Equinox, she relapsed and went back to her old ways.
The old man sighed and went to have tea with a friend.
Unexpectedly, they encountered Gu Yun, who was rushing along the way.
The old man herding cattle liked Gu Yun quite a bit; he was honest. The two greeted each other, and then the old man asked Gu Yun where he was going.
Gu Yun replied, "Let's go to Ting Ge's house and eat my sister-in-law's cooking! My sister-in-law's cooking is amazing! I finally get to go, I can't miss it!"
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