In this intricate little village, who can truly understand who is thinking?
Besides, everyone’s preferences vary greatly. Who knows what the living standards are in the mind of this seemingly ordinary man?
Why add unnecessary troubles to yourself, which may end up in a thankless situation?
What's more, if after all the hard work, you not only don't get any gratitude, but you may be labeled as "easy to fool" and become the laughing stock of everyone after dinner, which is really not worth it.
Just as she was about to close the door and draw a line between them with her cold attitude, an urgent "Wait!" interrupted her.
Seeing this, Wang Song hurriedly held onto the door frame that was about to close with both hands, his eyes filled with urgency.
His movements seemed a little rough, but also revealed a pleading tone.
"Comrade Xu, we've met before, so please help me out! I heard you have some vacant rooms in your new house. Would you consider renting one to me? I'm willing to pay one dollar a month as rent. What do you think?"
When Xu Qinghe heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, as if he had heard some incredible suggestion.
Where on earth did this guy get the confidence to propose such a ridiculous condition?
A rent of one dollar is an insult to human dignity. It is more like treating a beggar on the street rather than an equal transaction.
What puzzled her even more was that since he already knew about the situation of her new house, why did he turn a blind eye to her marital status?
She and her husband Yin Yunjie were newly married, and there was no one else in the house except her elderly grandmother.
A strange man made such a request. Doesn't he have any scruples in his heart and doesn't he feel that his behavior is inappropriate?
Once she agrees, her reputation and family peace will face unprecedented challenges.
In this land, she has worked hard to establish her own position and won the respect and friendship of the villagers. How can all this be measured by a single copper coin?
So she raised her voice, and her words were a little deliberate, intending to attract the attention of others.
"Hey, comrade, are you mistaken? We're not that close, so why do you think you can just move into my house? There are so many people in this village, why did you choose me for 'special care'?"
It was midday and the sun was shining brightly. The villagers had finished their morning work and were on their way home.
Seeing this somewhat dramatic scene, curious people gradually gathered around.
Seeing this scene, Xu Qinghe felt inexplicably aggrieved and tears welled up in his eyes.
She took a deep breath, and, venting her frustration and frustration, she complained to her neighbors, "Neighbors, please judge! I've never met this man before. I simply gave him a ride yesterday. We're just passing through life. Who would have thought he'd actually ask to live in my home? When I refused his unreasonable request, he accused me of being unkind!"
"Let me ask you, there's only me and my elderly grandmother at home. How could he, a grown man, force his way into our lives without considering the consequences? He even said he was willing to pay one dollar in rent for our new house. Isn't this obviously bullying us, an orphan and a widow?"
"Yin Yunjie and I were recently married. He's often away from home for work, so our home is already quite quiet. Now he's showing up uninvited. What should I do? I can't figure out what he's planning behind this!"
Wang Song felt mixed emotions when facing Xu Qinghe's series of questions and accusations. His simple request seemed to be misunderstood as a long-planned plot.
He opened his mouth and wanted to defend himself, but found that all his explanations seemed pale and powerless at this moment. He could only stand there awkwardly, at a loss.
The onlookers had already started talking about it. Some accused Wang Song of not knowing how to avoid suspicion, while others praised Xu Qinghe's rationality and self-respect.
"Young man, you should understand the difference between men and women. A girl's reputation is very important. Don't you feel the slightest bit of shame in your heart for doing this?" An elderly aunt shook her head and sighed.
"Fortunately, Qinghe is a sensible man who knows how to protect himself. If you were really allowed to stay, who knows how much unpleasant gossip would spread! In this world, a bad reputation is harder to recover than anything else!" Another villager echoed.
"We all know that the atmosphere in the city is open, but we can't be so casual. How would Xu Qinghe's husband feel if he knew?" Old Li from the village shook his head, his eyes full of confusion and blame.
"That's right. The men of Qinghe are heroes who defend the country. They send money home on time every month. Why would they care about Wang Song's insignificant one dollar? Wang Song, Wang Song, aren't you embarrassing yourself?"
Aunt Zhao interrupted with a hint of joking in her tone, and seemed to remind Wang Song that his behavior seemed out of place in the eyes of the villagers.
"Oh, I think there may be something else going on here. There are so many families in the village, why did he choose the Xu family? Tsk tsk, this is not a simple matter!" Aunt Zhang muttered while shaking her head, her words full of suspicion, as if implying that there was an unknown purpose behind Wang Song's behavior.
It has long been an open secret that the village director gave Xu Qinghe a work point reward. The Xu family's life has become much better because of it. Naturally, Xu Qinghe would not take Wang Song's "good intention" of only one dollar to heart.
However, Wang Song had not anticipated all these misunderstandings and disturbances.
His original intention was simple. He just wanted to ask Xu Qinghe to help him find a temporary shelter, but he never thought that his unintentional action would cause such a big stir.
He couldn't help but wonder what to do in the future. How could he eliminate this barrier and get closer to the woman who made his heart beat again?
"My fellow villagers, you really misunderstood me. I just..." Wang Song tried to explain, but before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Xu Qinghe.
"There is no need to say more. No matter what, I will not agree to you living in my house. Also, we are not familiar with each other, so please try to avoid visiting without reason in the future. My husband is not at home to avoid misunderstandings and gossip." Xu Qinghe's words were firm and calm.
Upon hearing this, the villagers nodded in agreement, thinking that Xu Qinghe handled the situation appropriately. At the same time, they also gave Wang Song some constructive criticism and education. Then they dispersed, leaving Wang Song standing alone in front of the Xu family's door, looking somewhat at a loss.
Xu Qinghe ignored Wang Song at the door and closed the door decisively, but was secretly glad in his heart.
Whenever she needed an "audience" to witness certain moments, the villagers always showed up just in time.
She bent down and patted the two puppies around her feet, her eyes full of tenderness, "Grow up quickly, my babies, if you
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