Although her parents remained silent, the subtle worry and helplessness in their glances pierced her heart like a needle.
She was filled with doubts as she recalled the past when her parents doted on her almost in every possible way.
Why did such a small matter lead to such a stark difference in attitude? This confusion lingered in my heart like a fog, unable to be shaken off.
Gradually, an idea took root in her heart - the instigator of all this must be Xu Qinghe.
If Xu Qinghe had readily agreed to the marriage with the Yin family, why would all these complicated and tangled entanglements have come to this point?
Xu Qinghe's words were gentle and soft, like the purest white lotus in spring, carrying an undeniable sense of nobility and innocence. "Qifen, please don't misunderstand. Discussing marriage with Yin Yunjie was originally a matter between him and me. It was arranged between my stepmother and his eldest sister-in-law. Perhaps you misheard and misunderstood this marriage. I know you have some feelings for Yin Xiangyang, but how could I possibly compete with you? We have a relationship closer than sisters!"
These words sounded very reasonable, and Xu Qinghe's pitiful appearance made the onlookers feel pity for her.
Su Qifen only felt a surge of anger in her heart, and her face turned red with anger and shyness.
"Who said I have feelings for Yin Xiangyang? Why are you still refusing to let me go?"
She took two steps at a time, her anger almost turning into reality, and she just wanted to teach Xu Qinghe a lesson.
Xu Qinghe dodged backward nimbly, his eyes full of surprise and confusion.
"Huh? Didn't Yin Xiangyang call you 'wife' in public? I thought you two were secretly in love. How could a straightforward child like Yin Xiangyang play such tricks? I think his concern for you is genuine... Of course, if you don't want to admit it, I won't force you. After all, these rumors are not good for your reputation. Don't worry, as a sister, I will never say anything to anyone..."
Su Qifen was completely enraged by these confusing words. Her fingers were almost touching Xu Qinghe's braid, but she saw Xu Qinghe's body sway and nimbly avoid it.
In a moment of panic, Su Qifen slipped, stumbled, and fell head over heels.
Xu Qinghe hurriedly wanted to lend a hand to help, but was violently pushed away by Su Qifen. He almost fell and staggered.
At this time, the village chief's daughter-in-law was leaning against the door frame. She had been listening silently for a long time, and her judgment in her mind gradually became clear.
In her opinion, Su Qifen was obviously causing trouble for the girl from the Xu family for no reason.
Xu Qinghe had clearly told him frankly that it was the parents of both sides who were discussing the marriage, so why should a young girl like Su Qifen have the right to interfere?
Noticing the gaze of the village chief's wife, Su Qifen gritted her teeth and tried to keep her footing.
She knew very well that the two families had a close relationship, and she expected the village chief's wife to speak a fair word for her.
If the village chief could step in to mediate the Yin family's affairs, perhaps mother Xie Di's obsession could be dispelled.
Just as she was about to speak, Xu Qinghe cleverly hid behind the village head's wife, her face still showing that aggrieved look, and she spoke softly, "Auntie, don't be angry. Qifen is not a bad person. She just has some misunderstandings about me. If we talk it out, everything will be solved."
This move undoubtedly made Su Qifen feel even more isolated and helpless.
The village chief's wife looked at him with gentle and deep eyes. She carefully looked at Xu Qinghe's weak attitude of defending others despite being wronged. Her displeasure towards Su Qifen increased secretly.
Su Qifen has lived a life of luxury since childhood, so it is inevitable that she has a bit of pampering in her character.
Sometimes, they would inadvertently reveal some signs of being willful, and the occasional outbursts would cause headaches for those around them.
In comparison, Xu Qinghe was as pure as a mountain spring.
Her poor family background made her learn compassion and tenacity early on, and her young shoulders carried the heavy burden of the family.
Not only does he work in the fields day after day to earn meager work points, but he also takes care of his elderly grandmother at home meticulously. This filial piety and responsibility inspires respect.
The intermittent sounds of the argument that just drifted into her ears made the balance in the heart of the village chief's wife unconsciously tilt towards Xu Qinghe.
She held the steaming bowl of rice, her eyes gentle but firm.
It was as if he wanted to draw wisdom from every grain of rice and completely solve the mystery before him.
"Qinghe, tell me what's going on. I'm willing to listen to you."
The words were full of warmth and care.
Xu Qinghe seized this fleeting opportunity and began her explanation with the most sincere attitude: "Actually, Auntie, my marriage with Yin Yunjie has always been discussed behind the scenes by my stepmother and Yin Yunjie's eldest brother and his wife. It may be that Qifen mistakenly thought that I was going to marry Yin Xiangyang, which caused her to get emotional and caused a misunderstanding with me."
There was a subtle hint of helplessness in her words, but she could not hide her desire for reconciliation.
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present had an answer in their minds as to why Su Qifen reacted so strongly to Xu Qinghe's so-called "marriage".
After all, the echoes of the previous quarrel were still lingering in my ears, and the unclear involvement between Su Qifen and Yin Xiangyang seemed to be the source of all this.
When the village chief's daughter-in-law heard this, ripples appeared in her heart and she couldn't help but think secretly.
Su Qifen is a child with a truly unique vision.
She ignored those gentle and elegant young talents and fell in love with Yin Xiangyang, a young man with an outgoing personality.
Could it be that she is still worried that Xu Qinghe will become her competitor?
Faced with Xu Qinghe's "distorted facts," Su Qifen was enraged, her eyes nearly spitting fire as she barked, "How dare you slander me! Today, I'm going to teach you a lesson!"
After saying this, without caring about the surrounding environment, he rushed towards Xu Qinghe, and his anger seemed to be about to turn into reality.
In the eyes of the village head's wife, this series of actions undoubtedly showed that someone with a guilty conscience was hysterical after being exposed, and his favorability plummeted. He had clearly done something wrong, but he still pretended to be innocent. Isn't that just trying to cover up the truth?
Seeing that the situation was not good, Xu Qinghe cleverly hid behind the village chief's wife.
The latter, almost instinctively, opened his arms to protect Xu Qinghe by his side.
But Su Qifen's impulsive action accidentally knocked over the bowl of rice in the hands of the village chief's wife. With a "clang" sound, the white rice scattered on the ground like snowflakes.
"Oh, my food!"
A lament, filled with infinite regret for the hard-earned food these days.
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