However, Zhu Yunxiu's loving heart has always been tightly wrapped around her eldest grandson like a vine, who seems to never grow up and never amount to anything. How can this favoritism not make people feel heartbroken?
"To spare my grandmother from worrying, I even endured the mischief Xu Jianguo had the children do to me, making my life miserable. I silently endured it all, swallowing the bitter fruit alone. And yet, she was rushing to wipe away those invisible stains for Sun Youfang, just to repay that inexplicable so-called 'debt'!"
Xu Qinghe's heart was in turmoil, and an indescribable sadness was churning in his chest.
Since traveling to this time and space, Xu Qinghe experienced an unprecedented sense of fatigue for the first time.
Although she knew in her heart that forcibly intervening to change the predetermined destiny of others would often backfire and lead to more tragedies, but thinking of Zhu Yunxiu's hands full of traces of time, who had raised the original owner with great difficulty, and who was now old and weak and sick, how could Xu Qinghe bear to really give up? This inner struggle and contradiction was like a heavy stone pressing on her chest, making her feel suffocated and unspeakable.
Yin Yunjie noticed that the girl's eyes flushed slightly in an instant, and he was at a loss for a moment.
Faced with women's tears, he lost his usual composure.
He thought that one of his words had accidentally touched her sore spot, and the self-blame made him even more panicked.
"Don't cry, don't cry, I will never mention these sad things again..." He stared at Xu Qinghe, helplessness in his eyes.
Xu Qinghe was originally full of anger, but was softened a lot by Yin Yunjie's self-blame and careful apology.
She pulled him to sit down, her tone filled with helplessness and relief: "Actually, I'm not angry with you."
"You're right. Since she has something on her mind, why should I force her? Just let her be. I won't bother with it anymore."
Having said that, Xu Qinghe felt a hint of regret in his heart, regretting that he had accidentally revealed the secret of picking up the small gold jewelry to Zhu Yunxiu before the marriage.
What if, just what if, she had some bad thoughts because of her protection of Xu Jianguo?
But she quickly and firmly suppressed this thought. Deep down, she believed that Zhu Yunxiu would not lose her bottom line so much, especially since she did not ask for any financial help from her when Sun Youfang begged her.
Seeing this, Yin Yunjie couldn't help but be a little surprised at how quickly Xu Qinghe's mood changed, but when he saw that there were still traces of tears in the corners of her eyes, a gentle pity involuntarily surged in his heart.
The pain she endured was so similar to what he had endured in the past. They both had stumbled forward in the storms of life.
It doesn't matter, everything is fine now. They are already married. In the future, he vows to protect her and not allow anyone to let her suffer any injustice again.
After dinner, the two of them still carried the sugar water bottle and set out on their journey.
Although Xu Qinghe cannot personally participate in major construction work, her sharp eyes can always capture every subtle flaw and propose remedial measures in a timely manner, while those larger problems are quickly resolved by Li Shengli and others.
What is more worth mentioning is that with Xu Qinghe by his side, Li Shengli was able to do two things at once. While flipping through the design drawings, he discussed with her the optimal construction plan and precise location, ensuring that every project perfectly met her ideas.
The exchange of two pots of sweet soup every day seems to be extremely good value for money.
Xu Jianguo's misdeeds were widely spread in the village. His notoriety as a burglar was like a plague, and people were afraid to avoid him. Even Sun Youfang, who had a close relationship with him, became the focus of villagers' private discussions while working in the fields.
In the past, if Sun Youfang encountered such a thing, he would definitely make a big fuss and cause chaos in the whole family, but today he unexpectedly chose to remain silent and became unusually calm.
When night fell and the farm tools were returned, Sun Youfang saw Su Qifen carefully recording everyone's work points. Finally, the grievance and unwillingness that had been suppressed for a long time were like a bursting dam, and she could no longer control herself, covering her face and crying bitterly.
Su Qifen knew exactly what Xu Jianguo had done and was secretly proud of herself.
Who asked Sun Youfang to be so careless in her daily work? Xu Qinghe was supposed to marry the "fool" in the village, but due to a series of coincidences, she married Yin Yunjie. Not only did she disrupt the original arrangement, but she also inadvertently fell into a vortex of misunderstanding and became the topic of conversation and laughing stock of everyone after dinner.
Sun Youfang's figure suddenly became particularly important in this complex network of rural interpersonal relationships.
Su Qifen is a thoughtful person, with a subtle concern revealed between her brows.
She quickly approached Sun Youfang and gently put her arm around her, as if to use her warmth to dispel the gloom in her heart.
She took out a clean handkerchief from her pocket as if by magic, gently stroked Sun Youfang's face, and wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes.
Su Qifen's voice was gentle yet powerful. "Auntie, things are unpredictable. We can only grit our teeth and get through this kind of misfortune. Oh, don't be too sad. Your health is more important."
Sun Youfang's hands trembled slightly, and she clenched the handkerchief tightly. The tears fell like pearls from a broken string.
Her voice was choked with sobs. "If only our Jianguo could avoid all this. It's all because of that girl Xu Qinghe. Her heart is harder than stone. She watched her family suffer without doing anything. My heart is cold to the bone, sob…"
Su Qifen was secretly delighted when she heard Sun Youfang mention Xu Qinghe. She tactfully took over the topic, "Yes, Jianguo and Qinghe are siblings. Blood is thicker than water. Family members shouldn't talk behind each other's backs. No matter how difficult the external storm is, we should stand shoulder to shoulder. How could she be so cruel as to let you bear this pain alone?"
Su Qifen's eyes flashed with a shrewd look, but her words were filled with sincere sympathy. "Auntie, I was also deceived by her appearance at first, thinking she was so considerate, filial and thoughtful. Who could have imagined that she would be so different after marriage? Reputation and the like are not my concerns, but she can be so ruthless to her own brother. All your hard work and love over the years have been wasted. What's the difference between her and that heartless ungrateful person?"
Sun Youfang's heart seemed to be torn open again, and her tears flowed even more violently.
Su Qifen took advantage of the situation and directed the blame at Yin Yunjie, "Auntie, look, even though we all knew the truth, she chose to turn a blind eye and let Jianguo suffer this injustice. Yin Yunjie is also unwilling to say a word to fight for Jianguo. He is really cruel."
As the night deepened, the villagers left one after another. The two sat opposite each other under the dim light of the utility room.
Sun Youfang's voice rises and falls, describing the difficulties she has faced over the years, the ups and downs of life in the city, and the trivial troubles in her family.
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