Hearing this, Xie Di let out a wry smile, a slight sneer escaped her nose, and her eyes were filled with helplessness and suspicion. "Well, who says it's not true? Life is like the old locust tree at the entrance of the village. When the wind blows, the leaves fall rustlingly. How many good things can survive without being blown away?"
After saying this, her eyes drifted off into the distance, as if she was recalling the past.
Seeing this, Sun Youfang quickly waved her hand, her tone filled with urgency and clarification, "Sister-in-law, let's get back to the point. That incident was a complete accident. If it weren't for the hazy moonlight that night and your hand trembling slightly, that delicate little bowl would have been snatched away by the clever little girl. Why would we have had to go through so much trouble?"
Having said this, a hint of apology flashed across her brow.
When Xie Di heard this, although she felt unwilling, she also knew that the fault was not solely that of Sun Youfang, so she sighed and stopped dwelling on the matter.
Her eyes refocused, a hint of urgency etched in them. "Never mind, let bygones be bygones. The key is now. You have to work harder and don't delay any longer. My heart feels like it's been scratched by a cat. I just want to hold my soft, chubby grandson in my arms as soon as possible. Why is it so difficult?"
Sun Youfang's eyes flickered slightly when she heard this, as if she was thinking of some strategy. Then she smiled, "Sister-in-law, how could I not be anxious? It's just that Su Qifen has found a job now and is no longer the girl who was always there for her. Without some tangible benefits, how could she be easily tempted? This matter of ours has been delayed again and again. It's really hard for you to wait for so long."
Xie Di suddenly realized something, her eyes widening as if she had suddenly grasped something crucial. "Wait, I remember what we agreed on back then: I'll give you ten dollars to help me take care of this. What do you mean by that now?"
Sun Youfang quickly waved her hands and explained innocently, "Oh, sister-in-law, you misunderstood. What I meant was that without money, things will naturally progress slowly. If you're really in a hurry, why don't you lend me some money first? I can use it to warm Su Qifen's heart, and your Xiangyang will be able to start a family and build a career sooner."
Xie Di hesitated for a moment, weighing the pros and cons in her mind.
Indeed, time had dragged on long enough, and she couldn't help but feel extremely anxious. Finally, she asked with a hint of uncertainty in her tone, "Will it really work?"
"Of course, when have I ever lied to you?"
As Sun Youfang spoke, she rubbed her hands gently in front of her, her smile widened, and her eyes were filled with sincerity and urgency.
Xie Di thought for a long while, then finally gritted her teeth, took out a few banknotes from her pocket, and handed them to Sun Youfang with a stern face, "Okay, that's it. Go quickly and come back quickly, don't make me wait too long."
After a few more words, Xie Di turned and left, her back looking a little heavy.
Xu Qinghe listened to most of the conversation from the side. Before Sun Youfang came in, he quietly left the house and called Yin Yunjie silently, avoiding Sun Youfang's attention.
Xu Qinghe was clear-headed and knew very well the intentions and calculations of these women, who simply wanted to create obstacles for Su Qifen.
But she always felt that there was a deeper conspiracy behind Sun Youfang and she had to be on guard.
As night fell and everything was quiet, Xu Qinghe tossed and turned in bed, heavy-hearted, thinking about all the traps and schemes that Sun Youfang might have set.
Her vigilance was not groundless. Sun Youfang's methods really made people feel cold. If they were not careful, they might become an innocent scapegoat.
Yin Yunjie, on the other hand, was unable to fall asleep because of the rustling noises, and finally couldn't help asking, "Is there something wrong?"
"Nothing, just feeling a bit too hot tonight."
Xu Qinghe responded casually, but he felt mixed emotions.
She didn't want Yin Yunjie to be involved in this dispute, fearing that his overly strong sense of justice would destroy the plan carefully arranged by Xie Di and Sun Youfang.
After all, according to the original novel, Su Qifen's fate with that "infatuated lover" had already been destined, and forcing it was just to avoid the embarrassment and ridicule that might arise in the future.
Yin Yunjie himself also felt an inexplicable heat. The early summer night was so unbearable.
He remembered that in bustling metropolises, fans were a necessity for almost every household, and he wondered if they could be found in this remote place.
Considering that the new house is about to be completed, a lot of things need to be purchased for the home. It is always better to prepare early to avoid living a tight life in the future and letting Xu Qinghe suffer grievances.
Therefore, he made a decision silently in his heart, but did not dare to say it out loud too early, for fear that the greater the expectation, the greater the disappointment.
"Rest early, there's still work to do tomorrow."
Yin Yunjie said this and turned over gently.
Xu Qinghe responded, his voice soft but firm. Although he didn't say much, his heart was already in turmoil.
She planned to quietly watch Sun Youfang's every move tomorrow, in case she got into trouble one day without knowing it. This secret determination was swaying in her heart.
The next morning, before the sun had completely dispelled the chill of the night, Xu Qinghe cleverly came up with an excuse and told Yin Yunjie that she hadn't slept well at night and was feeling a little unwell, so she wanted to stay at home to recuperate and not go out with him for the time being.
Upon hearing this, Yin Yunjie's eyes were full of understanding and concern, and he agreed to her request without hesitation.
After all, the construction of the new home is almost complete and will be completed in a few days.
All important matters have been arranged in an orderly manner. Going to the construction site will only increase her fatigue and make her share the hardships with everyone in the scorching heat. It would be better for her to have a good rest at home.
With her careful care, the house became bright and clean.
Xu Qinghe whispered goodbye to Zhu Yunxiu who was busy in the kitchen. With a basket of laundry hanging on his shoulder, he walked briskly towards the winding river at the edge of the village.
The riverside has always been a safe haven for the women in the village, a place where they wash clothes and share the little things of life. They hold wooden basins, squat or sit, letting the clear water wash away the dirt on their clothes. All kinds of new things are exchanged and collided here, and almost nothing can escape these keen ears.
"Xiao Cui, come and do the laundry too!"
When Xu Qinghe arrived at the riverside, he was surprised to find that several girls of similar age had gathered there.
These childhood playmates gradually drifted apart due to changes in their lives, especially Sun Youfang's bullying, which forced her to work day and night and the heavy family burden.
Although the description in the book is simple, it was these friends who gave her support and help during the days when she was doing business abroad.
Although they eventually got married and drifted apart, Xiao Cui's story was even more heartbreaking. The tragedy caused by the misfortune in her marriage made Xu Qinghe heartbroken.
Whenever I think of it, in addition to lamenting my own fate, I also mourn for the loss of pure friendship, and deeply realize that even in the new era, life for women is by no means easy.
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