Cheng Mingyue added a pinch of salt to the chicken soup and covered the pot again. "Mom, let the chicken soup simmer for a while longer. I'm going to pick up Lu Chen from the educated youth camp first. I'll put it in the pot when I get back."
"Oh, I see. Go ahead and have a good chat with Lu Chen when you get there. That kid is quite pitiful..."
The village chief's wife sighed and couldn't help but give instructions.
Cheng Mingyue agreed and walked towards the educated youth site.
In fact, the educated youth site was not far from her home, but with Cheng Mingyue's weight of more than 200 pounds, she must have been panting when walking. What's more, she had been busy in the kitchen for most of the day, and she was already sweating profusely when she arrived at the educated youth site.
Cheng Mingyue was leaning against a large locust tree outside the Youth League site to rest, and the people in the Youth League compound had already seen her.
A male educated youth jokingly shouted into the room, "Qin Zhiqing, that Fatty Cheng is looking for you again!"
Following his shout, all the educated youth at the educated youth center came running out.
Cheng Mingyue was the topic of conversation among the educated youth at their educated youth center and even the entire Baihe Brigade after dinner. Besides, there were not many entertainment activities these days, so everyone was happy to join in the fun.
At this time, Qin Lang was the one walking in front surrounded by everyone.
He walked to a position two steps away from Cheng Mingyue and stood still, then looked down at her. "Didn't you just say you wanted to marry Lu Zhiqing? Why are you looking for me now?! Could it be that you've changed your mind again and want to beg me?! But that depends on whether I agree or not?!"
Qin Lang's voice was full of sarcasm, and the volume was several degrees higher than usual. Everyone present heard it clearly.
Before Cheng Mingyue could answer, the people at the educated youth site were already in an uproar.
"I was saying this fat woman was just causing trouble. How could she possibly choose Lu Zhiqing over Qin Zhiqing..."
Although the word "cripple" was not spoken out loud, everyone present consciously added those two words in their hearts.
"That's right, she was really into our Qin Zhiqing before, how could she just say she wouldn't choose him? Now she's back at it again, how disgusting!"
"That fat bitch has embarrassed people so many times, I'm used to it. But this time, it's not just her who's embarrassed, but that guy too..."
"Exactly. He had previously announced in public that he was going to get a marriage certificate, but he didn't expect the fat woman to change her mind after just a short while. He's really embarrassed this time."
"He wouldn't feel ashamed, after all, he's done things like chewing tree bark before..."
Everyone was talking at once, their words full of contempt and disgust towards Cheng Mingyue, and not just her, they even didn't let Lu Chen and the others off. Their mouths were stinkier than a sewer.
Cheng Mingyue had a good rest and when she looked up, she saw Qin Lang's half-smile and gloating eyes. She just glanced at him and then looked away.
She looked behind the crowd and saw Lu Chen standing there with his head down. Although she couldn't see his expression clearly, she could still feel his suppressed, low and humiliating emotions.
Cheng Mingyue raised her foot and walked towards Lu Chen. Although everyone didn't understand what she was doing, they still consciously made way for her.
Cheng Mingyue walked up to Lu Chen and stopped, then said in a voice so gentle it could drip water: "Lu Zhiqing, my parents asked you to come to my house for dinner, is that possible?"
Lu Chen raised his head suddenly and saw the fair and smooth face of the girl in front of him, which was bigger than a bamboo basket. There was a smile in the corners of her eyebrows and eyes. She looked at him steadily, waiting for his answer.
Lu Chen hid the coldness in his eyes, reached out and took Cheng Mingyue's hand, and said softly, "Okay."
The two held hands like this until they walked to Qin Lang, but Cheng Mingyue's other hand was grabbed by Qin Lang.
Qin Lang gritted his teeth and said, "Cheng Mingyue, there should be a limit to joking. My patience is also limited. Don't do these misunderstood actions again and again. Don't blame me for not reminding you when the time comes."
Cheng Mingyue shook off Qin Lang's hand and slapped him with an astonishing force. After just one slap, Qin Lang's mouth already had a fishy taste of rust.
Before Qin Lang could come to his senses, the second and third slaps followed one after another, until Qin Lang's whole face was swollen, and Cheng Mingyue stopped.
Qin Lang covered his face in disbelief, staring at Cheng Mingyue with wide eyes, "You dare to hit me?! You fat bitch, how dare you hit me?!"
Cheng Mingyue casually gave him another big pouch and said disdainfully, "You've already hit me, and you're still asking others if they dare! You're really stupid!"
After Cheng Mingyue finished speaking, she turned to look at the group of educated youths who were still gathered around her and said loudly, "I, Cheng Mingyue, did like Qin Zhiqing before. I liked him since he first went to the countryside.
I brought him food and supplies, and I helped him with work, but how did he treat me? He ate my food and used my things, but looked down on me from the bottom of his heart and allowed everyone to laugh at me.
I can tolerate all of this, but this time when I was hanging myself, my father went to ask him to marry me, but he still put forward conditions. He is such a scumbag. If I still like him, then I am really blind. "
Cheng Mingyue then glanced at everyone present and said in a very cold tone, "Here, I'm saying it again. I'm getting married to Lu Zhiqing tomorrow. If anyone dares to talk nonsense again, don't blame me for being rude!"
Finally, Cheng Mingyue looked at Qin Lang, who was still glaring at her, and taunted him, "If you still have any shame, stop wearing the clothes I gave you. You despise me so much, yet you still wear the clothes I gave you. You're really disgusting!"
After saying this, Cheng Mingyue turned around, took Lu Chen and left.
After they left, everyone at the educated youth site went back into the yard dejectedly, but the way they looked at Qin Lang changed.
This cannot be blamed on others. Qin Lang is a person who cares a lot about face. Cheng Mingyue secretly gave him clothes before, but he boasted to the people at the educated youth center that he bought them with his own money, which made many people at the educated youth center envious.
This time, Cheng Mingyue tore off his fig leaf in public, which made Qin Lang, who was very proud, feel more uncomfortable than death!
He looked at the backs of Cheng Mingyue and Lu Chen, his eyes full of resentment.
He secretly swore in his heart that he would never let those two people have an easy time!
Just as Qin Lang was swearing, Cheng Mingyue had already let go of Lu Chen's hand.
Seeing that there was no one around, she stopped and looked at Lu Chen, saying seriously, "I know that your promise to marry me is just a temporary solution. In that case, we might as well be frank."
Lu Chen didn't say anything, but signaled Cheng Mingyue to continue with his words.
Seeing this, Cheng Mingyue continued, "My marriage to you is also a temporary measure. I have done too many ridiculous things before, and because of this, I have completely seen through Qin Lang's character.
I don't want to marry him, but now I'm in a difficult situation. Only by marrying you can I stop the gossips.
But don't worry, we are only husband and wife in name only. As long as we are married, you don't have to worry about the trivialities of life. And when you want to leave, I will not force you to stay and will divorce you immediately. "
After saying this, Cheng Mingyue stared into Lu Chen's eyes, waiting for his reply.
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