Although their marriage began with an accidental misunderstanding, their feelings were still shallow.
But while they were relying on each other in difficult times, he always maintained respect and independence.
Unwilling to let the other party bear too much burden.
Seeing this, Xu Qinghe's initial worries gradually dissipated. She enthusiastically offered a suggestion: "There's a sturdy door panel in the kitchen that can be used as a temporary bed."
"That's a great idea."
Yin Yunjie accepted it with pleasure and then got up and went out.
The door panels were carried into the house, and soon a simple but warm nest was set up.
A day of hard work made them all feel tired, and Xu Qinghe soon fell into a deep sleep.
However, the next morning, Xu Qinghe was awakened by Sun Youfang's complaints outside.
The shrill voice came through the window lattice and penetrated the tranquility of the early morning.
Sun Youfang seemed to be complaining about the fact that his hens did not lay eggs as usual and was taking advantage of the situation to vent his frustrations.
Xu Qinghe was well aware of the hidden meaning and wanted to ignore it and continue to sleep in.
But when he turned over, he was shocked to find that the door panel where Yin Yunjie slept last night was empty, and his sleepiness instantly disappeared.
She hurriedly got up and washed, and looked around the courtyard for Yin Yunjie, but there was no sign of him.
Just as he was beginning to wonder, Sun Youfang's usually cold face broke into a rare, ingratiating smile. "Are you looking for Yin Yunjie? He left at dawn, carrying a backpack and a hoe. I asked him where he was going, but he didn't answer."
This sudden enthusiasm made Xu Qinghe feel a little surprised.
Xu Qinghe's alertness was like a sharp eagle's eyes, capturing subtle changes.
Her body involuntarily moved back slightly, keeping a safe distance from the other person.
Her gaze sharpened, like a wary arrow.
Sun Youfang felt this deliberate alienation and felt unhappy.
But she put on a pleasant face.
"Hey, what do you want to do with that person? If necessary, I can go out and check for you?" There was a hint of subtle temptation and flattery in his words.
Xu Qinghe glanced sideways, and that sharp look seemed to be able to penetrate disguise and reach people's hearts.
She was tired of this roundabout way of communicating.
Impatience was revealed between his eyebrows, and he said bluntly: "Forget it, just say it directly, why beat around the bush like this?"
Her tone was filled with indifference and decisiveness, and in the morning light, her shadow seemed particularly resolute.
Sun Youfang's smile seemed particularly dazzling at this moment, making people feel as if they were shrouded in dark clouds and extremely depressed.
Sun Youfang didn't seem discouraged by Xu Qinghe's indifference. Instead, she chuckled twice: "We're a family now. Eating at two separate tables wouldn't be a waste of firewood. Besides, I bought all these kitchen utensils myself. If you want to set up your own kitchen, it won't be easy. It's better for us to get together and have a lively meal. It will be more of a family atmosphere!"
Xu Qinghe stared at Sun Youfang's smile with ulterior motives. To her, the smile seemed strange and unbelievable.
A trace of contempt flashed in her eyes. Obviously, Sun Youfang's little plan was exposed.
She uses daily necessities as bargaining chips in an attempt to squeeze into their lives. Does she really think she can't see through this shallow trick?
Sun Youfang's attitude changed so quickly that it was unbelievable.
They were at loggerheads just a few days ago. Logically, even if she was as thick-skinned as a city wall, she wouldn't be so attentive all of a sudden.
The day after the wedding, he couldn't wait to get close to her. The motive behind this was obviously not simple.
Last night, when Xu Qinghe and Yin Yunjie returned, Xu Jianguo's door was wide open.
It is still open until now, obviously he went out early.
Whenever Xu Jianguo went out, he would always carry money and belongings with him.
Perhaps even the money that Sun Youfang had hidden privately was swept away.
Now, Sun Youfang is short of money.
He had no choice but to come forward with a smug look on his face early in the morning to show his goodwill, trying to find new support.
"impossible."
Xu Qinghe's answer was concise and powerful. She had no interest in getting involved in any of Sun Youfang's plans.
Since I have chosen to hand over everything to my son.
Then it is only natural for her to bear the consequences. Why should she clean up Sun Youfang's mess?
Just as Xu Qinghe was about to leave, Sun Youfang's voice rang out sharply behind her: "Your grandmother has already agreed! Why do you say no? I'm not here to ask for your opinion, I'm just letting you know!"
Upon hearing this, Xu Qinghe paused and turned in surprise to look at Zhu Yunxiu, who was sitting in the corner enjoying the sunshine, his eyes full of confusion and doubt.
She couldn't understand why her grandmother, who was always sensible, would agree to such a request.
Zhu Yunxiu's eyes always avoided Xu Qinghe's sight, her hands were entwined nervously, and the guilt on her face almost turned into reality.
Ever since Sun Youfang approached Xu Qinghe, she has felt guilty.
Knowing that his family's livelihood depended entirely on his granddaughter's support, he agreed to Sun Youfang's request without discussing it with her.
This undoubtedly added another invisible knife to Xu Qinghe's heart.
Deep down, Zhu Yunxiu also didn't want Sun Youfang to depend on her granddaughter.
But when she remembered Sun Youfang's earnest and slightly threatening words at her bedside in the morning, her heart softened.
He managed to squeeze out a word of comfort: "Qinghe, we are a family, so please be considerate of each other and have a meal together. Don't make the atmosphere too tense, or you will be laughed at by outsiders."
After saying this, Zhu Yunxiu didn't even dare to look directly at Xu Qinghe.
Xu Qinghe's mind was as delicate as silk, and she could keenly capture the subtle fluctuations in the air.
But he chose to remain silent, and smiled softly at Sun Youfang, "Want to take advantage of me? Oh, you're really calculating. But well, it's not impossible. As long as you're willing to take care of the three meals a day and the cleaning after meals, we'll be even."
When Sun Youfang heard this, a sly glint flashed in his eyes. He nodded quickly and said repeatedly, "Sure, sure! I'll take care of it."
She knew very well that behind Xu Qinghe stood Yin Yunjie, a man with great prestige in the town, whom she could not afford to offend.
What's more, cooking is a pleasure for her.
You can also use this opportunity to consolidate your position in the family, so why not do it?
After Xu Qinghe said these words, he turned around and walked out of the door without saying anything else, leaving everyone with a resolute back.
Zhu Yunxiu watched her granddaughter walk away, feeling mixed emotions.
The urge to retain and explain was suppressed by reason.
"Hey, what are you looking at? Everyone has gone far away, stop looking."
Seeing this, Sun Youfang put on a victorious smile and pretended to be indifferent.
She gently shook her recently dyed long hair and walked into the kitchen with an arrogant attitude, thinking about her plans for the next few days.
She planned to put aside her current work for the time being and monitor the Xu family wholeheartedly until good news came from her son.
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