I will never give any chance to those who enjoy the benefits brought by Xiaoyue while trying to trip her up behind her back! "
Xiaoyue, a woman regarded as a lucky star by the villagers, not only possesses a smart mind, but also a warm heart. Her return is like a spring breeze blowing across the barren land, bringing unprecedented vitality and hope to this secluded little village.
The village chief's words are full of expectations for the future. His weathered face is full of traces of time, but it looks particularly vivid because of this expectation.
On the eve of the election, he straightened his slightly hunched back and spoke in a loud voice, as if every word contained unquestionable power, trying to awaken the long-lost unity and trust in the hearts of the villagers.
The villagers' emotions fluctuated with the village chief's passionate speech, and most people's faces were filled with yearning for a better life. They knew very well that Zhu Yunxiu's work points meant that the entire village would take one step further and move towards prosperity.
However, there are always a few dissatisfied people. Although their voices are small, they are like the cold wind in winter, bringing a biting chill.
These people had inadvertently angered Xu Qinghe due to their momentary verbal pleasure, and now they were excluded from the ranks of development. They could only regret it secretly and complain unwillingly.
"Village Chief, you always say our village is one big family. Why are you turning us away now? We were just chatting about some insignificant things. Is this an unforgivable sin?"
One of them tried to defend himself, his voice filled with grievance and confusion.
"Yeah, there are always conflicts between neighbors, so why hold grudges? Doing so will only create distance between people and make them feel like outsiders."
Another person followed closely behind, revealing his dissatisfaction with Xu Qinghe and his suspicion of the village chief's bias in his words.
These remarks were like stones dropped into a calm lake, causing ripples. Soon, more people joined the discussion, and the atmosphere became subtle and tense.
They either whispered or questioned loudly, pointing their fingers at Xu Qinghe, accusing her of narrow-mindedness and the village chief's favoritism. The scene fell into chaos for a while.
Faced with this scene, the village chief's anger was completely ignited. His wrinkled face turned red with excitement, and his eyes flashed with an unquestionable light.
"You are challenging the village rules and my bottom line!"
He almost roared as he said this, and the sound echoed over the threshing floor, making everyone's eardrums buzz.
His words were like heavy hammers, hitting the villagers' hearts again and again, making them reflect on their own behavior.
Zhu Yunxiu stood in the crowd, tears welling up in her eyes but not falling.
She felt unprecedented warmth and support, a feeling that was a direct reflection of the subtle change in their status in the village since Xu Qinghe became successful.
With the support of the village chief, they no longer feared the rumors from the outside world and became more confident.
Following the village chief's scolding, the originally noisy scene quickly calmed down. The villagers lowered their heads one by one and dared not say any more.
They understand that at this moment, any dissatisfaction and complaints may cause them to lose possible benefits in the future.
After careful consideration, Xu Qinghe decided to announce the list of apprentices tomorrow. The village chief began to consider how to find a suitable location for the tofu workshop to support the Xu family with practical actions.
As night fell, Xu Qinghe supported Zhu Yunxiu and slowly walked into the house, and an uninvited visit was quietly waiting for them.
Outside the door, Wang Song's figure stretched out in the dim light, and two puppies stood vigilantly in front of him, their growls seeming to warn him of something.
Wang Song seemed a little embarrassed, but he patiently expressed his friendliness through body language, hoping to have a private conversation with Xu Qinghe.
Although Xu Qinghe's new home is remote, it is not deserted. She sensitively noticed Wang Song's arrival and purpose. In order not to attract unnecessary attention, she decided to let Wang Song into the house to talk.
Following the brief command, the two loyal puppies immediately calmed down and docilely surrounded their owner, as if they understood his intentions.
After Wang Song entered the room, he lowered his voice and reported on the negotiations with Yuan Mei. The brief conversation revealed the delicate balance of cooperation between the two parties.
Xu Qinghe's plan is progressing gradually, but Wang Song's request made her frown slightly. Although she did not like Wang Song's indecision, she agreed to his request considering the overall situation. At the same time, she did not forget to remind him that everything still depends on his own efforts.
As the night deepened, Xu Qinghe sent Wang Song away, but he was already planning his next move in his mind.
In this seemingly peaceful village, a battle between power, emotion and survival is quietly unfolding.
He wanted to directly mention his intention to work in the tofu workshop, but then he thought about it and Xu Qinghe's resolute opposition came to his mind, so he decided to adopt a more moderate strategy and just ask for the workload to be reduced a little.
Xu Qinghe originally thought that he would directly ask to go to the tofu workshop, but unexpectedly he showed some wisdom in judging the situation, which made her feel a little unexpected approval.
At the moment, she still needed to rely on Wang Song for various reasons, so she agreed, her tone gentle but firm: "I will discuss this matter with the village chief."
Wang Song suddenly felt relieved, and an irrepressible joy arose from the bottom of his heart. He nodded in thanks and left with a brisk pace, his back filled with anticipation for the future.
This conversation didn't intentionally avoid Zhu Yunxiu. The old man listened quietly from the side, and a sense of unease gradually grew in his heart: "Is there something wrong here? Why is Yin Yunjie involved?"
In the traditional concepts of the older generation, Zhu Yunxiu always believed that the changes in her granddaughter Xu Qinghe - her unprecedented independence and cleverness - all came from her marriage and the influence of Yin Yunjie.
She was afraid that if this marriage encountered any setbacks, Xu Qinghe would become fragile again, repeat the same mistakes, and become the object of others' manipulation.
"Grandma, don't worry. Everything is fine between Yin Yunjie and me. It's just that someone is deliberately looking for trouble. I'm thinking about how to deal with it properly."
Xu Qinghe comforted her lightly. For Yin Yunjie in the book, Yuan Mei had never touched his heartstrings. Whether she existed or not, there would be no intersection between Yin Yunjie and Yuan Mei, so she did not feel any sense of crisis.
Xu Qinghe had no intention of arguing with Yuan Mei. After all, she had been in love with Yin Yunjie for many years, so it was understandable that she found it difficult to accept Yin Yunjie's sudden marriage news.
However, Yuan Mei repeatedly sent people to disrupt the situation and destroy the plan, which made her unhappy. Xu Qinghe believed that it was necessary to counterattack at the right time. As the saying goes, "treat others in their own way", and she did not mind personally verifying the effect of this sentence.
"Are you sure you can handle it? Does Yin Yunjie know about this?"
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