"You have nothing to do at home, yet you have the leisure to eat here. Chen Hong, I really underestimated you!"
As Zhao Min'an spoke, he casually sat down opposite Feng Jie, but his eyes wandered over Xu Qinghe without any scruples, with a frivolous and scrutinizing look.
Fengjie felt helpless. She thought it was just a simple dinner, but unexpectedly encountered these two uninvited guests. Suddenly, her stomach seemed to be pressed by an invisible stone and she lost her appetite.
"If you want to eat, go somewhere else. Don't hang around in front of me, it's ruining my mood!"
There was a hint of indifference in Sister Feng's voice, her eyes seemed to be able to penetrate Zhao Min'an's disguise, and there was no warmth in her words.
Xu Qinghe stood silently by, intending to stay out of the matter. However, she did not expect the seemingly fragile pregnant woman to suddenly burst into tears like pearls from a broken string. Her face was full of innocence and grievance. She choked and said, "I'm sorry, I was greedy. Let's go now..."
After saying that, she gently pulled Zhao Min'an's hand, and her gesture was so artificial that people couldn't help but frown.
Xu Qinghe had always been disgusted by this kind of hypocritical behavior. Unable to suppress her inner dissatisfaction any longer, she sarcastically said, "Hey, is keeping a mistress so blatant now? The world is truly going downhill!"
Her voice was neither loud nor soft, but just loud enough to attract the attention of the customers who had just entered the restaurant. Everyone looked at her with curiosity and surprise.
In this new era that advocates equality and freedom, there are still people who openly discuss the topic of keeping a mistress in public. How audacious!
Seeing this, Xu Qinghe deliberately raised her voice. "Even if we were back in the days when feudal ideology prevailed, those so-called lovers wouldn't dare to enter the house so openly. Let alone after so many years since the founding of New China, when we practice monogamy, there are still third parties who dare to act so arrogantly in front of the wife. This is not only a contempt for the law, but also a deliberate destruction of social stability. Such people should be severely punished by law, reflect on their mistakes, and never harm others again!"
At first, when people around heard Xu Qinghe's opening remarks, they were worried about her, wondering if she would get into trouble.
However, as she made her earnest and powerful accusations, the atmosphere gradually became heated.
Everyone nodded in agreement. Yes, in this society that advocates fairness and justice, how can such a blatant challenge to the bottom line of the law be tolerated?
Sun Xiaoli never expected that the young woman's words would be so sharp. She wanted to take the opportunity to embarrass Chen Hong, but ended up shooting herself in the foot. The scene was extremely embarrassing.
Zhao Min'an was even more caught off guard. He originally had a good impression of Xu Qinghe, but because of her few words, he was instantly caught in the whirlpool of public opinion and his face was gloomy.
Xu Qinghe seemed completely unmoved and continued, "Looking at the shape of your belly, I'm afraid it's a boy. You should go home early and consider the child's household registration. Otherwise, even if it's a boy, it would be a pity if he doesn't have a legal identity."
These words deeply touched Zhao Min'an. He was well aware of the impact of the illegitimate child's identity on the child's future. If it was a boy, he should indeed seriously consider giving him a formal identity.
"Remember this!" Zhao Min'an left a harsh remark and hurriedly fled the scene with Sun Xiaoli in a panic. His steps were hurried and rapid, completely losing the composure he had when he came. Sun Xiaoli was almost dragged forward by him. She wanted to act coquettishly and ask him to slow down, but in front of everyone, she could only purse her lips and quicken her pace to catch up.
"Sister, thank you so much, but I'm really sorry for making a fool of yourself today." Sister Feng said to Xu Qinghe gratefully, her eyes full of apology.
Chen Hong forced a smile on her face, but her eyes were filled with unspeakable embarrassment.
"It's really okay, Sister Feng." Xu Qinghe's voice was gentle and firm. She took the initiative to stretch out her hands and gently wrapped them around Chen Hong's slightly cold palms.
Then she continued, "I've just subtly mentioned the issue of the child's household registration. If you just follow my advice, I believe he'll come to you soon to discuss a divorce."
Upon hearing this, Sister Feng nodded slightly.
She knew very well that a few words from Xu Qinghe would be enough to make the entangled couple leave in anger.
This seemingly weak woman is actually strong inside and reliable, making her a trustworthy friend.
After the meal, Xu Qinghe did not hesitate for a moment and set out on the path back to the village.
Chen Hong took a deep breath, as if to gather courage.
As soon as Xu Qinghe returned home, he immediately got busy.
She dug out a pen and paper from the bottom of the drawer, leaned over the mottled square table in the main room, and sketched stroke by stroke.
If selling fermented bean curd is successful, it will not only bring additional economic resources to the village, but also establish his own prestige in the hearts of the villagers, forcing both the power of the Yin family and the difficulties of Sun Youfang to retreat.
Only then could her and her grandmother's lives truly return to peace.
Next to the square table, two furry puppies were happily chasing each other's tails.
In the yard, Zhu Yunxiu sat on an old wooden stool, rubbing the hemp ropes deftly in her hands, thinking about how to weave the ropes into sturdy and durable straw mats so that when there were guests at home in the future, she would not have to borrow small stools from everywhere.
Since moving into the new house, Zhu Yunxiu's mental outlook has been completely renewed. She no longer spends the whole day sitting in the yard basking in the sun as usual.
Instead, she became keen on making small items with her own hands to make her life more colorful.
Seeing that her grandmother was so happy, Xu Qinghe naturally would not stop her. As long as the old lady was happy, it was the best thing.
When the last word on the plan was written, Xu Qinghe stood up and stretched, loosening his body which was slightly stiff from writing for a long time.
She turned and walked into the inner room, carefully took out the newly purchased shoes and fabrics from the cabinet, and showed them to Zhu Yunxiu with anticipation.
"Grandma, come and try these shoes to see if they fit."
The pair of black cloth shoes were simple and unpretentious, without too much decoration. The uppers were clean and neat, while the soles were made of fine materials, soft and elastic, just right for the elderly to walk in.
"Why would I waste such money? I have several pairs of shoes left over."
Although Zhu Yunxiu complained like this, she couldn't hide the happiness on her face.
She put on her new shoes carefully and walked back and forth on the ground a few steps.
"It's so comfortable! The soles are so soft, it's like walking on cotton!"
Seeing that her grandmother liked it so much, Xu Qinghe was also filled with joy.
Zhu Yunxiu smiled so hard that wrinkles appeared on the corners of her eyes: "I am old and I don't go out often, so it doesn't matter what I wear. But you are so young.
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