Qian Ming was very smart. When he saw that she was losing interest, he stopped asking questions and just silently remembered this special friendship in his heart.
He thought to himself that it must be a good thing to be able to work with such a smart and sharp person.
The business world is like a battlefield, and we need partners who can constantly come up with new ideas to attract more customers and make business more prosperous.
"Okay, then I'll wait for your good news."
Qian Ming nodded slightly, and quietly planned in his mind how to explore ways to sell popsicles tomorrow. He decided to be one step ahead of others.
Xu Qinghe walked and chatted with Qian Ming as the cart slowly moved forward, and the topic always revolved around business operations.
She increasingly felt Qian Ming's keen business sense and was full of anticipation and longing for their possible future cooperation.
In a flash, the two arrived at the village entrance and met neighbors. Xu Qinghe took the initiative to greet them and inadvertently revealed his helplessness in choosing second-hand furniture due to limited budget.
After hearing this, someone said with a somewhat joking smile: "This is also great, second-hand furniture can be delivered to your door!"
Although the words were light-hearted, the slight disdain and contempt in them were difficult to conceal.
The surrounding villagers were originally envious of Xu Qinghe's new home, but now they seemed to feel the hardship behind her words, and their former envy was gradually replaced by a subtle judgment of vanity.
The newly built house shines brightly in the sun, in sharp contrast to the old furniture. They bear the traces of time and are dilapidated, which looks particularly eye-catching and out of place in this new space.
Xu Qinghe had a barely perceptible smile on his face, pretending to be oblivious to the sarcastic words.
Her steps were light and firm, leading the slightly embarrassed Qian Ming along the country path towards their new home.
It was daytime, the sun was shining brightly, and the fields were still busy. Only a few villagers who were unemployed at home due to injuries or old age were leisurely strolling in the village alleys.
Just at this moment, fate arranged for them to meet Su Qifen and her lively cousin Zhang Xiaoting halfway. The two were holding hands and walking briskly.
Xu Qinghe had no intention of causing trouble and wanted to quietly avoid these tedious interpersonal disputes, but Su Qifen seemed to have planned it in advance and took the initiative to provoke this unnecessary dispute.
"Oh, I really underestimated your ability. As soon as Yin Yunjie left, you couldn't wait to get arm in arm with other men. If he wasn't around, wouldn't you be even more unscrupulous and reckless?"
Su Qifen's words were piercingly cold, and her face was filled with jealousy and contempt, almost overflowing with emotion.
Qian Ming frowned when he heard this, and was about to argue, but Xu Qinghe gently held his arm, signaling him not to say anything more.
She herself remained calm, a faint smile curling her lips as she countered with equally sharp words, "Everyone has their own aspirations. Just because you're narrow-minded doesn't mean everyone is like you. Thankfully, your cousin is so tolerant and generous that she doesn't mind traveling with someone like you who harbors ulterior motives. Otherwise, who in this village would be willing to walk side by side with someone so full of resentment and always ready to slander others?"
Xu Qinghe's response was direct yet graceful. She was not someone who would be bullied and faced provocation.
She always managed to treat others in their own way, and every word she said was like a sharp dagger, accurately piercing Su Qifen's most sensitive and fragile heart.
Su Qifen obviously did not expect Xu Qinghe's counterattack to be so fierce. The trap she had intended to set up now became a shackle that bound her, causing her to lose all her dignity in public.
"You...you shameless woman, I will never coexist with you!"
Su Qifen, who was out of control, seemed to be completely consumed by anger. She suddenly took a step forward with her eyes wide open.
Burning with rage, he completely lost his mind and pounced on Xu Qinghe. His posture was like that of an enraged beast, determined to tear the other person to pieces at all costs.
Xu Qinghe, the weak and submissive figure of the past seemed to have been completely forgotten. Ever since she traveled to this time and space, her soul has been filled with fearlessness.
Faced with Su Qifen's long-term provocation and disdain, the volcano in Xu Qinghe's heart finally found an outlet.
That day, Xu Qinghe parked his bicycle easily.
Su Qifen was as arrogant as ever, and was about to launch another sharp attack, but unexpectedly Xu Qinghe blocked the incoming attack with one arm. At the same time, his other hand "snapped" and hit Su Qifen's cheek, leaving a bright red mark.
This series of actions was so swift and decisive that Qian Ming, who was standing nearby, froze in place. He wanted to step forward to mediate, but his feet seemed to be held back by invisible chains, and his eyes were full of disbelief.
Zhang Xiaoting, who originally wanted to help Su Qifen, lost her balance due to Xu Qinghe's nimble kick and fell to the ground with her limbs spread out on the dusty ground.
Xu Qinghe took advantage of this brief moment and slapped Su Qifen once again with lightning speed. His voice was cold and icy: "Su Qifen, I have seen through all your little calculations for a long time. I have tolerated you for a long time. As my niece-in-law, it is time for you to learn to respect your elders instead of insulting me every time we meet without any respect!"
Once upon a time, Xu Qinghe might have pretended in front of Su Qifen.
But at this moment, in front of Qian Ming, she was unwilling to show any weakness. She needed to prove that she could not only stand on her own in the business world, but also stick to her principles and bottom line.
The surprise in Qian Ming's eyes was almost beyond words. The Xu Qinghe in front of him was completely different from the girl with a gentle smile just now. This reversal shocked him.
Su Qifen could only helplessly endure this fierce attack, with no place to vent the humiliation in her heart.
Until Xu Qinghe finally let go of his hand, leaving behind a threatening warning: "Next time you see me, it's best to take a detour, otherwise I can't guarantee that I won't lose control again."
After Xu Qinghe finished speaking, she deliberately spat with contempt, acting like a fierce woman.
However, when she turned around and faced Qian Ming, her smile immediately became gentle: "Brother, let's continue walking."
After a brief moment of surprise, Qian Ming nodded silently and followed Xu Qinghe's pace.
On the other side, Zhang Xiaoting hurriedly helped Su Qifen up and spat viciously at Xu Qinghe's receding figure, anger burning in her eyes: "Cousin, let's go find uncle. He will definitely teach that ignorant woman a lesson for us!"
Su Qifen slowly stood up, her eyes like knives, piercing deeply in the direction where Xu Qinghe disappeared. Her heart was filled with resentment, but she chose to remain silent.
She knew that her father's protection was gone, and from now on, she had to rely on herself for everything.
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