Xu Qinghe decided to seize the opportunity and rekindle those lost friendships.
She greeted each girl with a smile and initiative.
Her appearance caused a warm commotion in the small circle.
The girls turned around, smiled, waved, and spontaneously made room for her, as if to say, "Welcome home."
"Qinghe, isn't your new house under construction? How come you have time to come here?"
Xiao Cui turned her head, smiling like a flower, her eyes sparkling with genuine joy for Xu Qinghe.
Although they rarely contact each other, neighbors are aware of all the big and small things happening in the village.
The marriage of Xu Qinghe and Yin Yunjie caused quite a stir in the village and almost everyone knew about it.
"It's almost finished, and I can't help much at the construction site. I might as well take this opportunity to sort out the clothes at home."
Xu Qinghe spoke as she carefully scrubbed the clothes in her hands.
Although Yin Yunjie was considerate and often washed clothes by himself at night, and sometimes silently helped her share the burden, Xu Qinghe always felt that there was an invisible distance between them, so she politely declined his kindness and insisted on taking care of it herself.
"It's really a blessing after all the hard work," an elderly woman said in a gentle voice, "From now on, stay away from that stepmother. There are many good days ahead." Her tone was full of love and blessings for Xu Qinghe.
"Qinghe, I heard that your brother got into trouble and hurt someone? What exactly happened?"
Another young woman's voice followed closely behind, her eyes full of curiosity and concern.
"I heard that you refused to lend money to your stepmother. She will definitely hold a grudge against you. You better be careful!"
The voice came from a gentle and slightly worried best friend. Her eyes revealed deep concern for Xu Qinghe's situation, and her words were filled with careful reminders to her friend.
The three best friends were like the warm sunshine in spring, tightly surrounding Xu Qinghe, talking to each other, their care overflowing.
The straightforward Xiao Cui always has a candid smile on her face; Qin Lili and Lin Xiuxiu, despite their ordinary backgrounds, have the most simple family warmth. They are both caring and helpless towards their younger siblings, but the friendship between them always gives them the strength to persevere in the most difficult times.
Xu Qinghe was moved. Such a sincere friendship was particularly precious compared to the false intimacy that her original body pursued.
She wondered why her former owner ignored these people who treated her sincerely and instead became obsessed with Su Qifen's illusory friendship?
Facing the concern of her friends, Xu Qinghe's smile was slightly bitter. She quickly explained, "It's not that serious. Xu Jianguo was actually detained according to the law because he stole and injured others."
When Xiao Cui heard this, she snorted disdainfully, "Xu Jianguo has never been a good kid. It's all his mother's fault!"
After hearing this, Qin Lili and Lin Xiuxiu nodded in agreement, with a hint of relief in their eyes for Xu Qinghe's current situation.
Their recognition brought a touch of warmth to Xu Qinghe.
Now, Xu Jianguo's arrest has forced Sun Youfang, who used to bully others by taking advantage of her power, to restrain her edge. Without that backer, she no longer dares to bully Xu Qinghe as unscrupulously as before.
"Yesterday, my mother and I went to the fields to work. When we were returning the farm tools, we overheard your stepmother and Su Qifen talking about you behind your back, saying that you were heartless and disloyal."
Lin Xiuxiu revealed softly.
The choice of washing clothes by the river was just right, and Sun Youfang's shady deeds were inadvertently exposed.
Xu Qinghe had a plan in mind. She guessed that Sun Youfang might be planning to use Su Qifen to achieve some purpose. She was trying to divert the blame and make Xu Qinghe the target of public criticism, while she could get away with it.
This deep calculation made Xu Qinghe more wary of Sun Youfang.
"Xiu Xiu, thank you so much for reminding me. When our new house is completed, I will definitely invite you all to be our guests. I will cook for you personally and prepare a sumptuous dinner for you all!"
Xu Qinghe's words were full of sincerity. She was well aware of the kind nature of the characters in the book and decided to be more closely connected with them in the future. She wanted to use her own power to change their fate, prevent them from falling into the cycle of tragedy in the book, and make their married life full of hope rather than despair that could be seen at a glance.
"Great, we'll definitely come! I'm really looking forward to it!"
The three friends laughed together, and the atmosphere was warm and harmonious.
The time of washing clothes by the river passed with laughter and conversation. From time to time, other young women joined them. Xu Qinghe, with her excellent social skills, took the initiative to talk to everyone and calmly led the topic to Sun Youfang and Su Qifen. This clever move unexpectedly allowed her to collect a lot of valuable information about the two people.
At this moment, Sun Youfang probably never dreamed that her carefully planned conspiracies had been discovered by Xu Qinghe without her knowing.
She is trying to use Su Qifen's son Yin Yunjie as a bridge to encourage Su Qifen to get close to Yin Xiangyang in a subtle and secretive way.
One has to admit that Sun Youfang is scheming and skillful, but all this could not escape Xu Qinghe's sharp eyes.
For several days, that incident weighed heavily on Su Qifen's soft heart, making her frown and feel overwhelmed with worry.
Deep down in her heart, she longed to be able to speak directly and confess her feelings to Yin Yunjie.
However, the shackles of feudal ethics and the constraints of worldly views made her hesitate every time she wanted to speak, for fear that she would accidentally tarnish her reputation as a young girl. What she feared even more was that she would touch the reverse scale in Yin Yunjie's heart and cause his displeasure and alienation.
At this dilemma, Sun Youfang appeared and cleverly paved a solution for Su Qifen that seemed to be the best of both worlds.
Sun Youfang had a unique vision. She took advantage of Yin Xiangyang's almost childlike innocence and easy-to-control personality and proposed to let this "silly boy" become a messenger to convey her feelings.
Yin Xiangyang's intervention can not only cleverly avoid the embarrassment and risks that may arise from facing Yin Yunjie directly, but also ensure that Su Qifen's voice is conveyed accurately.
This plan is undoubtedly a wise one. It can not only protect Yin Yunjie's face and dignity, but also untie the knots in Su Qifen's heart. It is indeed the best strategy.
When Su Qifen first heard this plan, she couldn't help but feel a little hesitant. She was worried that this move might be inappropriate and destroy the purity of her emotions.
However, with Sun Youfang's persuasion, the doubts in her heart gradually dissipated.
Sun Youfang used her eloquent tongue to easily resolve all concerns, causing Su Qifen to nod in agreement.
In addition, Yin Xiangyang has always obeyed her. If she can really take this opportunity to find out Yin Yunjie's feelings, then if they are lucky enough to get married in the future, she will definitely not forget to help this "silly boy".
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