Chapter 14 Ji Xuening Brings His Wife Home
Ji Xuening was a little embarrassed; it was indeed inappropriate for him to step forward.
However, he still said responsibly, "If they really make a move, I will make a move too." As a man, he couldn't let anyone bully him.
Chen E suddenly chuckled: "Tsk tsk, look at him, he just brought her home and he's already protecting his wife. A wife is good, right? After all, you'll be sleeping in the same bed."
Wang Yuqing choked a little, her cheeks flushing slightly. Although people in the new society are open-minded, it was still quite embarrassing to hear such blunt words.
The tall, burly man next to him still had a serious face, but his eyes were wandering around.
Since the matter hadn't been settled yet, Wang Yuqing didn't continue the discussion. She followed Ji Xuening toward the Ji family home, passing by Chen E's house along the way.
She heard arguing inside, quite fiercely, and even heard someone say, "Why is your old hag so nosy? How much dollial gifts can the Ji family give to the matchmaker? It's useless. Instead of wasting time, why don't you go to work and earn some work points for the family?"
Chen E's face turned pale, and she looked at Wang Yuqing with slight embarrassment: "Then I'll go home first. Listen, if I don't go back, my daughter-in-law is probably going to be climbing on the roof and tearing off the tiles."
She was supposed to have lunch at the Ji family's house, where she would be seated at the head of the table and served the best food and drinks, and express her gratitude.
But as soon as she got home, she encountered her son and daughter-in-law arguing. She had to go back to mediate and had no mood to go over for dinner. She also felt extremely embarrassed.
Ji Xuening said, "Auntie, you go back first, and come to my house for dinner tomorrow."
Chen E hurriedly went home.
Wang Yuqing sighed and quickened her pace to leave with Ji Xuening. To break the awkward silence, Wang Yuqing looked at the things in her hand and said, "Oh, I forgot to give these pens to Xiaoming."
Ji Xuening moved her lips, and after a long while, she managed to squeeze out a single word: "Mmm."
Wang Yuqing: "..."
Fine, she remained silent.
Whether it was simply because he was quiet or because he was a member of the Wang family, he harbored resentment in his heart.
When Ji Xuening saw that Wang Yuqing had stopped talking, he secretly glanced at her and felt a little annoyed. He was clumsy with words and couldn't utter a few words for a long time. He wondered if she was angry.
It's not because she's from the Wang family that I'm bothered by it.
After all, considering their time together and the fact that she had just stood up for Xiaoming, he knew that she wasn't the same kind of person as the Wang family. If he were to hold a grudge, it would be petty of him.
The two walked very quickly in silence, encountering some children and elderly people with mobility issues along the way, all staring at her with curious eyes.
Fortunately, it wasn't noon yet, and most people had already gone to work. There weren't many people on the main road in the village. Otherwise, Wang Yuqing couldn't imagine how many people would stare at her along the way, or how she would be the subject of gossip among the groups of old ladies sitting at the doorways.
No matter the era, those middle-aged women love to gather together, chatting and gesturing with their hands. They start by talking about trivial matters at home, and once they've had enough, they start gossiping. They can ruin a person's reputation with just a few words.
It takes immense courage to walk past them without flinching!
Thinking this, Wang Yuqing quickened her pace, even rushing ahead of Ji Xuening. Ji Xuening was obviously taken aback and, not understanding what was going on, followed suit.
Wang Yuqing didn't know which way to go, so she obediently followed behind Ji Xuening.
A winding dirt road connects to thatched huts with mud-plastered walls, and there are also a few mud-brick houses, but they all sit alone in one place.
Wang Yuqing and Ji Xuening had walked to the end of the road, and Wang Yuqing thought that the last house was the Ji family's, but then the road forked and she walked down a different path.
The road narrowed, with flowers and grass on both sides, butterflies and bees flitting among them, and a gentle breeze carrying the scent of grass and earth.
Wang Yuqing felt the fresh air filling her nostrils. She had to admit that the air was really good in this era, the sky was azure, and there were many stars at night.
She couldn't help but look up at the distant, rolling mountains, thinking about how the fast pace of urban life in modern society brings increasing pressure to people, and how many city dwellers need to relieve stress and come to the countryside to experience life.
Many people also return to their roots to enjoy a peaceful and tranquil life.
The Ji family and two other families lived in a mountain valley, backed by the mountain, with a large bamboo forest in front. Beyond the bamboo forest was a winding stream, and beyond the stream were rice paddies, all close to the mountain.
In the modern era, it would be suitable for people who prefer a leisurely and tranquil lifestyle.
The Ji family's house was also a thatched hut, low and crooked, with some of the walls and corners peeling off, and gourd vines still clinging to the corners.
There is a large old locust tree at the entrance, and a table made of stones is placed under the tree with four tree stumps serving as stools. A few meters away, there is a row of neat bamboo. Looking at it this way, it looks like a courtyard.
To the left of the entrance is a plastic shed with a large stove inside, and to the right is a pigpen built of stones with a piglet inside, which is grunting.
Wang Yuqing recalled reading many novels from that era, which described how side businesses and pig farming were not allowed, otherwise it would be considered "cutting off the tail" or "speculation." She genuinely believed that society was like that back then.
After transmigrating into the body of the original owner and receiving her memories, she learned that in this era, farmers were actually allowed to raise pigs, and the development of family farming was encouraged. The commune and brigade even called on everyone to raise pigs.
Because crops depend entirely on fertilizer, a pig is equivalent to a small fertilizer plant. Pig manure can be exchanged for work points for the production team. Of course, whether one has the ability to raise pigs or raise them well is another matter entirely.
Once the pigs were grown, they were sold to the commune's food station, and meat could also be supplied to city dwellers.
Wang Yuqing recalled that four years later, in 1980, Ji Xuening became the first household in the commune to earn 10,000 yuan by raising pigs, thus escaping poverty. It must be said that he was very capable!
This is my home.
Ji Xuening's voice suddenly rang out.
Wang Yuqing nodded, then looked at the thatched hut again with curiosity. Ji Xuening followed her gaze and said, "I will renovate the thatched roof."
Wang Yuqing couldn't help but laugh. Did he think she was being disdainful?
However, it really needs a renovation. She looked up at him and smiled as kindly as she could: "No rush, wait until you have time or when the farming season is over."
Little did he know, the smile was bright and radiant in the man's eyes, like the sun and the moon. It was the first time he had ever seen such a beautiful smile, and he couldn't take his eyes off it.
In the brigade, some young girls would often smile at him shyly, and he would feel awkward and uncomfortable.
Is there something on my face?
Wang Yuqing touched her face and asked.
Ji Xuening let out a sound, stiffly turned her head, and couldn't utter a word for a long time. Just then, Grandma Ji walked out of the kitchen with Ji Xiaoming's help, followed by Ji Meimei.
Ji Xiaoming excitedly shouted, "Great-Grandma, Dad's back, and my mom's back too!"
Grandma Ji was clearly excited, and her words were so joyful that she could hardly speak: "You really...you really brought him back, Fourth Brother, Xiaoming didn't lie to this blind old woman, did he?"
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