These words gently touched the hearts of everyone present. A touch of emotion flashed in the eyes of the village chief's wife, and the hearts of the surrounding villagers were also warmed.
In comparison, Su Qifen's behavior of coming to the door with a knife and disregarding the overall situation seemed even more out of place. Many people looked at him with a bit more blame, and there were constant discussions, all of which were accusations.
Su Laosan and his mother watched as Xu Qinghe turned the situation around with just a few words, clearing herself of responsibility and winning widespread praise. Their hearts were as clear as a mirror - their daughter was no match for this girl.
Especially since this matter was caused by their own daughter. Not only did the other party not ask for compensation, but they also left a favor to them. Once they owed this favor, not only could they not cause trouble in the future, but they also had to be respectful when meeting her, for fear that she would bring up old matters one day, and their daughter's life would never be at peace.
They had secretly hoped that Xu Qinghe was greedy for money and that if they could accept the compensation, they would be able to find a weakness in her.
Unfortunately, Xu Qinghe was clear-headed and did not fall into their trap, which left the two men helpless for a while.
As the crowd gradually dispersed, in the setting sun, old man Zhu Yunxiu, leaning on his cane, slowly moved in front of Sun Youfang. His voice trembled with anger, "You've done such a heinous thing. Aren't you afraid of God's retribution? First you plotted against Qinghe, and now you've implicated Su Qifen. How could a family have such a troublemaker like you?"
Sun Youfang sneered upon hearing this, his eyes filled with disdain. "Retribution? I'm already in dire straits, how can I care about so much? You old fool, mind your own business, or I can't guarantee I won't do something crazy!"
After saying that, she slammed the door and walked into the house, leaving behind a resolute back.
There was only one thought circling in her mind - to make money and rescue her son at all costs.
As night fell, Xu Qinghe lay back on the bed. Yin Yunjie said solemnly, "If you forgive them today, they will definitely come and trouble you again in the future."
Yin Yunjie did not fully agree with her choice today. He felt that it would be wiser to solve the problem completely.
Xu Qinghe sighed softly, his gaze far-sighted. "I've considered the consequences, but I have my own considerations. Putting aside the grudge between Su Qifen and Sun Youfang, Su Qifen's impulsive act of coming to my house with a knife, while she didn't actually hurt anyone, is that even if the punishment isn't severe, if she's sent to the police station, the Su family will be able to bail her out quickly. This could negatively impact the village's year-end model selection, and could lead to dissatisfaction among the village chief and villagers."
"I still want to live in this village, and I can't be enemies with everyone. I prefer to live in harmony with my fellow villagers, so that I can feel at ease. If they come to provoke me again, I will be more vigilant. If I really have to deal with it, I will choose a thorough and decisive approach to avoid any future troubles. Petty fights like these are just minor disturbances in life and pose no real threat to me."
Xu Qinghe pondered secretly in her heart, holding the secret weapon that had never been shown to anyone. No matter how the outside world was about to storm, she remained unmoved, and was sure in her heart that there was no need to worry too much.
This calmness comes from the hidden strength.
Yin Yunjie listened attentively to her words, but his mind was wavering between rationality and worry.
Her confidence made him feel somewhat at ease, but he also seemed to sense the need to prepare for a rainy day.
In his view, the world is like a new chess game, and every step must be taken with caution. The stone in his heart is difficult to fall to the ground due to unknown variables, and it is as heavy as a thousand pounds.
After making up his mind, Yin Yunjie secretly vowed that when he returned home, the first thing he would do was to make arrangements for all possible events in a foolproof manner, to ensure that even the slightest disturbance would not leave the seemingly weak but actually tough woman at a loss.
Although he had made up his mind, he remained calm on the surface and responded gently, "That's best. I'll be relieved if you know what's going on."
At the first light of the next morning, Yin Yunjie and Xu Qinghe set off early, their destination being the new home where they would build their love nest together.
The two of them decided to clean the house thoroughly first, wait until all the dust was gone, then open the windows for a few days to let in some air, and finally buy some furniture.
However, the weather was not good, and the Yin and Su families happened to be in conflict.
Yin Xiangyang and Su Qifen were led by their family elders to the county town to receive the red book that symbolized their legal marriage.
The reason why everyone accompanied them on this trip was actually to prevent Su Qifen from changing her mind at the last minute and to avoid any further complications.
Su's mother deliberately took time off from her busy village affairs to participate in it, also for the purpose of perfection.
"Third Uncle!"
Yin Xiangyang's voice penetrated the crowd, filled with uncontrollable excitement and joy.
The two families had no intention of intersecting with each other. After all, the dispute from the previous day was still vivid in their minds, and greetings at this moment would undoubtedly make the atmosphere more awkward.
But Yin Xiangyang was completely oblivious to the subtle emotions surrounding him. He excitedly waved to Yin Yunjie and Xu Qinghe, loudly declaring his joy: "I'm getting married!"
Xu Qinghe was surprised by his innocent sharing, but she quickly adjusted her mood and approached him with a generous and sincere attitude. She took out a handful of candy from her pocket and handed it to him with a smile: "Congratulations, then. May your marriage be as sweet as this candy."
This blessing came from the heart, but in the ears of Su Qifen and Su's mother, it seemed to be mixed with a hint of indirect sarcasm, and there was obvious hostility in their eyes.
Just as the situation was becoming tense, Xie Di intervened at the right time and spoke to Yin Yunjie with a smile, trying to ease the atmosphere: "Third brother, where are you going so early?"
"Let's go see the new house."
Yin Yunjie answered casually and was unwilling to talk more.
Xie Di felt a pang of sadness in her heart. The completion of the new house made her realize that the third son had quietly accumulated considerable wealth over the years, and what he brought home might be just a drop in the bucket. She felt a sense of frustration for raising an unfilial son.
"Hey, after all, why bother? Going through so much trouble? If we lived in the old house, there wouldn't be so many problems..."
Before she finished speaking, her eyes inadvertently swept over Xu Qinghe, and her inner displeasure became stronger and stronger. She believed that it was this little girl from outside who caused the trouble in the family.
Xu Qinghe ignored her jealousy and turned to Su Qifen with a smile and blessing: "Qifen, I wish you the same, and hope that you will be happy in the future."
After she finished speaking, she and Yin Yunjie left hand in hand, leaving behind a group of stunned and dissatisfied people, except for Yin Xiangyang. His joy was interrupted by Su Qifen's sudden throwing of candy. His innocent eyes, seeking comfort, turned to Xie Di, full of grievance and almost bursting into tears.
Xie Di looked at the candy that had fallen on the ground, and her heart ached. She was about to scold Su Qifen for not cherishing it, but she suddenly heard Su Qifen's firm words, pointing directly at Yin Xiangyang: "If you really like to take her things at will, then call off this marriage."
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