Making money, taking exams and supporting the family

chapter 21 : Unexpectedly deceiving people

Although he intended to hire someone to help Lin Sangui with the work, Lin Ze definitely had no intention of doing it quietly.

Doing good deeds without leaving a trace did not fit his current situation. He wanted to publicize even the slightest good deed he did. It was impossible for people like Chen Shuju to sit back and enjoy the benefits, being lazy and taking advantage of him.

Zhang Xiu expressed his agreement with this as well.

After the couple reached a consensus, they spent the afternoon at home discussing the details of their future plans.

As dusk approached and the villagers gradually returned home, Lin Ze finally took Zhang Xiu’s hand and went out, making a grand show of going to the He family to hire workers.

This time, although Zhang Xiu still felt a little embarrassed holding hands, he did not resist or feel as anxious as before. There was a hint of a different sweetness in his heart.

That was the beginning of budding emotions. All couples start by holding hands with a shy and embarrassed feeling.

On the way, they encountered villagers who secretly greeted them with surprise. Lin Ze, however, shamelessly displayed a loving appearance, like a newlywed couple.

When someone asked them where they were going at this hour, Lin Ze responded enthusiastically and confidently,

“We’re going to the He family to hire workers.”

A group of villagers immediately became curious,

“What kind of work are you hiring for?”

“During the busy harvest season, there’s only my father working in the fields over there. I’m not very reassured. As for our own family here, Ah Xiu and I haven’t managed it properly yet, so we can only spend money to hire help. Although we’ve cut ties, my father is still there…”

Lin Ze had an expression of indescribable hardship, and those who did not know would truly think he was a filial son.

Zhang Xiu wanted to laugh, but he held it back and cooperated, timidly tugging at his sleeve and whispered,

“Husband, let’s go and talk to the He family quickly. Father must be tired from working alone today. The sooner we find someone, the sooner we can help him…”

“…”

Even the obedient Xiu Ger said that. It meant that Lin Ze’s intention to hire someone was definitely not just empty words.

The villagers who heard this felt emotional. They used to think that Lin Ze was arrogant and unpleasant, but now it seemed that it was all prejudice!

Look at how filial he was. Not only did he willingly give up his share of the family property during the separation, but he was also still concerned about Lin Sangui. No wonder Lin Sangui likes him the most. Such filial piety!

“You’re right. Today, with only your father working in the fields, we can hardly bear to see how exhausted he must be…”

“That’s right, Lin Ze, at noon your father didn’t even have someone to bring him food. In the afternoon, I saw Chen Shiju arguing with your father in the field. She’s really an annoying woman…”

Other villagers also chimed in, indignant and eager to share what they had witnessed.

Because of the separation, Chen Shuju had been unhappy these past few days, constantly throwing tantrums at Lin Sangui. She did not help in the fields anymore and even stopped cooking meals. She would laze around all day.