Chapter 216: Something Against Her
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Su Pingping dragged Zhang Chunxiang home and did not let go until they were home.
Zhang Chunxiang was almost half-dead. She opened her mouth and scolded,
“You wretched girl, why are you pulling me?”
“If you don’t leave, did you still want to stay to be scolded?” Su Pingping said helplessly, “Zhou Hengyang came back, that means my brother is just talking nonsense. If you called people from the village to catch a man, then you’re also spouting nonsense and deliberately smearing Su Wen’s name. After that, when everyone thinks about it, won’t they blame it on you?”
Zhang Chunxiang thought about it and realized that it was indeed the case.
She felt a lingering fear in her heart, but it made her admit that she was unlucky and felt really aggrieved. It was not easy for her to get the opportunity she had been waiting for, but Su Wen managed to escape just like that.
“Where’s your brother? Didn’t he say that Su Wen was cheating with someone?”
“My brother ran away a long time ago. How could he dare to go home?” It was not a holiday in school, so he should be making up lessons in school. The college entrance examination was about to begin, but he always skipped class and hung out with Zhao Jiangang all day. It would be strange if he could get into university.
Su Pingping knew what Su Pingfan was like and was not convinced.
Actually, it was obvious where Su Pingfan had gone. It was already so late, so he definitely would not go to a faraway place. In the village, the only person who could let him spend the night was Zhao Lili, who lived in the Youth District.
Besides, you believe everything my brother says?
“Su Wen, that little b*tch. One day, I’ll catch hold of her.” Zhang Chunxiang did not blame Su Pingfan, instead she blamed Su Wen instead.
Su Pingping did not say anything. She used to hate Su Wen and looked down on her. However, during this period of time, her opinion of Su Wen had changed a lot. She even admired Su Wen a little.
However, when she thought about the relationship between the two families and what her parents had done to Su Wen, she did not say anything. Because in the past, she was also one of them. Ever since she found out what kind of person her brother was, she suddenly understood that she was not much better than Su Wen.
At home, her Big brother did not take her seriously at all.
Her parents only had eyes for her older brother and younger brother. She was clearly the only daughter, but she was not much better than Su Wen and her sisters.
Su Xuewu liked to drink a little wine at night. When Zhang Chunxiang and the others were not around, Su Xuewu had already drunk first. When he saw the two of them return, he put down his wine cup and asked, “What’s going on?
Why is it so noisy?”
Zhang Chunxiang rattled off the matter, making Su Xuewu unable to drink his wine. “Are you sure it’s Zhao Jiangang?’”‘
“That’s right, he was kicked badly.”
“Then your plan to sell Su Wen to Zhao Jiangang as his wife will definitely fail. Wen was obviously hostile and kicked Zhao Jiangang away. Her attitude was so obvious that everyone in the village was watching!”
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Zhang Chunxiang jumped up, “What should we do then? I’ve already taken the deposit. I gave all the money to Pingfan to buy a notebook and fountain pen. I don’t have a single cent left now.”
Su Pingping could not bear to listen anymore. She scooped some rice and took it out to eat.
“What did you say? Is the money gone?” Su Xuewu slammed his chopsticks heavily on the table, pointed at her nose and scolded, “You prodigal woman, you wasted all that money.”
“I did not spend it. It’s your son who needs money for his studies. He needs money to buy a notebook and a pen.” Zhang Chunxiang still felt wronged! Su Pingfan had indeed taken a lot of the money, but half of it was secretly given to her family.
However, she would never say that out loud..
Chapter 217: Stop Keeping an Eye on Su Wen
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“You, you, you…don’t use Pingfan as an excuse. Do you really think I don’t know that you’re secretly helping your family?” Su Xuewu was furious, “Your three lazy gambling brothers are leeches who suck blood from me.”
“You… how can you say that about my brothers? They’re Pingfan’s uncles, someone I can rely on in the future.”
“Alright! Since they are your support, then get lost and go back to your mother’s house. Let’s see if they can give you support.”
“I’m not going back, why should I go back? I gave birth to your children. Why should I go back? I won’t leave.” Zhang Chunxiang knew it very well! If she really went back, her three sisters-in -law will not give her a good look.
Then why did you use my money to support your family?” Su Xuewu was so angry that he flew into a rage, especially after he was drunk on some wine. He grabbed Zhang Chunxiang and beat her up. Her face was swollen and her hair was disheveled.
Of course, Zhang Chunxiang was not easy to deal with. It was impossible for her to not fight back. Since she could not match Su Xuewu’s strength, she used her nails, leaving scratches on Su Xuewu’s face. The couple fought back and forth, unable to stop.
Their youngest son, Niuniu, was not afraid. Instead, he stood at the side and watched laughing with a bowl in his hand. Su Xuewu was even angrier. He slapped Niuniu to the ground and Niuniu cried out in pain.
Su Pingping, who was hiding outside, heard the noise and rushed in, shouting loudly to stop the fight.
Stop fighting, stop fighting! Stop, stop!” It was useless to shout. Niuniu was sitting on the ground and wailing. She went to help Niuniu up and found that half of Niuniu’s face was swollen. She shouted angrily, “You both only know how to fight. Just beat yourselves to death.”
Zhang Chunxiang and Su Xuewu suddenly stopped.
Su Xuewu’s eyes were red as he glared and scolded, “What did you say? Say it again. ”
Su Pingping lowered her head and did not speak.
Su Xuewu snorted in anger and rushed out of the house without looking back.
“There’s no way to live these days. I can’t live another day.” Zhang Chunxiang sat on the ground and rolled around crying. As she cried, she slapped her thigh, “I only want the best for my family. My son is insensible and my man hits me.
How am I supposed to live… I can’t go on anymore.”
Wahhh…” Niuniu also shouted at the top of his lungs, “I’m in pain. I want to eat candy. I want to eat hawthorn slices. If you don’t give me some, I won’t get up! I also want to eat meat, give me meat to eat…”
The two of them seemed to be competing to see who was louder.
Zhang Chunxiang cried for a long time, waiting for her daughter to comfort her and help her curse. Only then could she find a way out. In the end, after crying for a long time, Su Pingping did not say a word. She could not cry anymore and scolded angrily, “Are you dead? I cried so long and you did not say a word?”
“What’s the use of crying?” Su Pingping finally understood, especially since the house was getting more and more noisy.
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You wretched girl, see if I won’t beat you to death. Do you think you’re your brother? Let me tell you, if you don’t have the luck, don’t throw that temper.”
Su Pingping jumped to avoid Zhang Chunxiang’s slap and advised, “Mom, stop keeping an eye on Su Wen in the future!”
“What’s wrong with me keeping an eye on her? If I don’t keep an eye on her, where will I get the money to spend?” Zhang Chunxiang did not think she was wrong.
“But…” She wanted to say that this was not good, but she knew that she would only get beaten up if she said it, so she could only swallow it. In the past, she did not like Su Wen and followed her mother to keep an eye on her. She found
Su Wen an eyesore in every way..
Chapter 218: Sixth Sister Is Too Smart
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“Mom, don’t you feel that Dad’s attitude towards you has been bad recently?” Su Pingping tried to say that if she could tell, it was impossible that her mom could not. “In the past, he would never hit you because of such a small matter.
Today, he hit you just like that.”
Zhang Chunxiang slapped her thigh and her face turned pale.
“You’re right, you’re absolutely right. I knew something was not right about him recently. He must have another woman outside, that’s why.”
“That’s why I told you not to keep an eye at Su Wen. What if you keeping an eye at Su Wen lead to someone else taking advantage of you and starts to target my dad?”
In fact, Su Pingping had recently gone to the river to wash clothes and vaguely heard people whispering about it. At first, they were talking about it enthusiastically, but when she came, they stopped talking. At that time, she felt that it was very strange, but she did not take it to heart.
This happened several times after that, and it made her feel very uncomfortable, so she found an opportunity to sneak closer and eavesdrop when no one was paying attention.
In the end… she heard that the woman with a bad reputation in the village was actually gloating that the village accountant was willing to spend money on her.
Was the village accountant not her dad?
Su Pingping was so angry that she rushed up with the washboard and chased after the woman. The others came up to stop her and the woman escaped. However, she finally understood what had happened.
One of her close friends in the village had tactfully hinted at her not to interfere in the affairs of her elders. It was not good to blow things up.
She was also embarrassed.
Su Pingping listened and could only swallow her anger. It was also because of this that she finally understood many things recently. She felt that it was not good for her to always take advantage of Su Wen and target her for revenge.
Walking in the village, she always felt that someone was laughing at her behind her back.
However, her mom did not notice at all. She kept targeting Su Wen, trying to find trouble with her. When actually, her family had a lot of trouble.
Sixth sister received a warm welcome when she returned home. She was also very happy with the dumplings for dinner. The dumpling fillings made with tender cowpeas were surprisingly crispy and delicious, and they were more popular than the ones made with leek fillings.
The family had a good meal.
In order to maintain her figure, Su Wen had only eaten four dumplings and refused to eat them again.
when she returned home. She was also very happy with the dumplings for dinner. The dumpling fillings made with tender cowpeas were surprisingly crispy and delicious, and they were more popular than the ones made with leek fillings.
The family had a good meal.
In order to maintain her figure, Su Wen had only eaten four dumplings and refused to eat them again.
She put down her chopsticks first and found that the whole family was happy except for Little Sister Su.
“Little sister, what’s wrong?”
Little sister Su ate the dumplings alone. Even the delicious dumplings could not comfort her broken heart. She was grieving alone! She heard her sister’s heavenly voice, which was immediately so beautiful that it was bubbling. That’s great, Big sister still dotes on her! She did not fall in love with someone else just because Sixth sister came back.
“Did someone bully you outside? Tell me and I’ll avenge you.”
“Big sister, I’m fine. No one bullied me.” After saying that, she glanced at her Sixth sister smugly.
Sixth sister smiled evilly at her younger sister, causing her to subconsciously look away.
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Don’t scare little sister like that.” Su Qing whispered.
“She asked for it.” Sixth sister just did not like her younger sister. This time, she did not like her even more. The brat actually took advantage of her absence to become bold and dared to snatch her sister away from her. The tiger was not home, and the monkey became king.
She really did not take the Sixth sister seriously.
“Second sister, why did not you tell me about Little sister on the way back?” “Uh… I know you don’t like to hear it.” Sixth sister was too smart.
“I like it now.” She had decided that after blowing out the candles for bed tonight, she would teach her little sister a lesson..
Chapter 219: As Long as You Grow Up Well
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Su Qing knew what Sixth Sister would do and reminded her, “Don’t mess around, or Big Sister will be unhappy. Things are different now. If you hit Little Sister Su, Big Sister won’t forgive you.”
Su Qing’s words made Sixth Sister even angrier.
Didn’t that mean Little Sister Su had successfully wormed her into their eldest sister’s heart? In the past, her eldest sister never cared if she beat up Little Sister Su. She could beat up her younger sister as often as she wanted, and the latter would not dare snitch on her.
“Hah… How troublesome!” she thought.
So as not to anger her eldest sister, Sixth Sister had no choice but to change tactics.
An idea immediately formed in her head. What better way to torment Little Sister Su than to force her to solve math problems? Big Sister said the new school year would start on September 1st. How could Little Sister Su start school without even knowing the basics? Little Sister Su would struggle in school if she did not have a good foundation.
This way, she could teach Little Sister Su a lesson openly, without anyone calling her out for bullying. It would also show the whole world how dumb Little Sister Su was.
No one was smarter and cuter than her! She would not allow Little Sister Su to usurp her title.
Little Sister Su felt a chill run down her spine, and she subconsciously hid behind Su Wen. Her senses were tingling! Sixth Sister was up to something. There was no way Sixth Sister was not jealous of the attention Big Sister was showering upon her.
“What’s wrong?” Su Wen was preoccupied with sleeping arrangements for when Hengyang returned. They were husband and wife. What if he wanted to fulfill his husbandly obligations?
It was a headache.
Although the male lead’s figure and looks were top-notch, and she had often fantasized about what it would be like to be with him, it had all been while reading the novel from a reader’s point of view!
To frame it differently, she had always wanted the opportunity, but now that she had it, she was too scared to take the next step.
She really could not sleep with him!
No, no… she must have missed something. The male lead must have bewitched her with his looks. Why couldn’t she get him out of her head? Hadn’t the male protagonist remained as if he were single because he was not interested in his relationship with the body’s original owner?
Su Wen heaved a sigh of relief. Eh… Why, then, did she feel a vague sense of regret? It had to be all in her head, right? Her mind was conjuring things out of thin air; that was it.
Hah! There was nothing for her to regret. It was all an illusion; it had nothing to do with her.
Having organized her thoughts and reassured herself that it was all in her head, Su Wen no longer dwelled on the matter. Little Sister Su’s abnormal behavior brought her back to the present, concern welling up from within
What’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell?” Su Wen felt that Little Sister Su was not being her usual self.
Was it because Sixth Sister had returned home?
Su Wen looked at Sixth Sister in confusion.
Sixth Sister immediately smiled brightly, which caused Su Wen’s heart to melt, and she returned the sunny look with a smile of her own.
Sixth Sister’s smile turned saccharine.
Little Sister Su watched the events transpire with growing dread. Sixth Sister was too… What was the word? Ah! Sixth Sister was too cunning.
But there was nothing she could do…
“Big Sister, I’m fine,” Little Sister Su said, tugging at Su Wen’s sleeve, unwilling to admit defeat. She was the picture of a pitiful little girl. While she might have said she was fine, her being seemed to exude an aura that said: ‘I am very pitiful. No one loves me.’ It was almost as if she were competing with Sixth Sister.
Haha…” Su Wen could tell that Little Sister and Sixth Sister did not get along!
The two of them were quite interesting. However, she did not plan to get involved in their dispute. She could not lower herself by taking sides in a schoolyard fight. They were sisters; letting them sort out their relationship was a part of growing up.
As Su Xiu said, which family of siblings would not quarrel every once in a while?
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It would be fine as long as they grew up well.
“Big Sister, I heard from Second and Third Sisters that you’re sending us to school. Is that true?” Sixth Sister suddenly asked.
“That’s right! Do you like reading?”
“I love reading! I like it very much. I already know how to do addition, multiplication, and division up to 10,000,” Sixth Sister said happily. “Even the kids in town don’t know as much as I do.”
Su Wen felt her lips twitch. Sixth Sister had long since ceased to surprise her. She marveled how far her sisters would go to impress her, even if they knew nothing about the subject. They truly took the phrase ‘fake it till you make it’ to a new level..
Chapter 220: I Hope You ‘Il Remember
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“Amazing! I’m impressed.” Su Wen played along and gave her a big thumbs up. She did not want to think about Little Sister Su’s predicament- -how could she only count to twenty, using her fingers and toes no less?! Su Wen was still at a loss for words.
She wanted to be a good role model, so she did not tease Little Sister Su for her shortcomings.
However, Sixth Sister did not share her reservations; she was unwilling to let Little Sister Su off the hook!
“Big Sister, you must know by now, but Little Sister Su can only count to twenty. Why don’t you let me teach her so she won’t be disadvantaged when school starts.”
“That’s a great idea. I’m all for it!” Su Wen was extremely pleased; she had worried over nothing. Sixth Sister was a good child.
“I don’t want it!” Little Sister Su cried out in shock.
“No, I’m not hearing it. You must study hard and get into a good university in the future,” Su Wen chided. “Your Second and Third Sisters missed this opportunity, and I’m not about to let you miss your chance because you don’t want to study. I won’t say that getting into university will change your fate, but it’ll certainly give you a better shot at life; I don’t want you to waste away in this remote village.”
Su Wen spoke with unprecedented sternness. Not to mention Little Sister Su, even Su Qing, Su Xiu, and Sixth Sister were stunned into silence, mimicking the absence of cicadas in winter. Unknowingly, they had put down their chopsticks, each staring at Su Wen nervously or bowed in shame, not daring to speak up.
Little Sister Su was so frightened by Su Wen’s uncharacteristic seriousness that she began crying, her tears refusing to stop. Softly, she apologized, “Big Sister, I was wrong. I won’t be so wilful ever again. I’ll study hard and get into a good university.” Sob, sob… She was too useless. Little Sister Su berated herself for angering her eldest sister; she felt ashamed that she could not even count to twenty properly without help.
Sob, sob… She must be the worst sister in the family. Because of her age, she could not go out and earn money. She only knew how to spend the family’s hard-earned savings while neglecting her studies.
Big Sister was right. It was her fault for landing in such a mess.
As their family’s situation improved, she gradually forgot the hardships of her past. When they were poorer, she had wanted to go to school but could not because they had no money. Little Sister Su still recalled her disappointment. Now that she was being given the opportunity, she was not cherishing it; instead, she behaved like a spoiled brat. Su Xiaoya wanted to go to school too, but her stepmother refused to allow her such an opportunity.
Xiao Hua’s fate was even worse. Because her family was poor, she was sold so the family would not have another mouth to feed.
Big Sister, Second Sister, Third Sister, Fourth Sister, and Fifth Sister always treated her well, but she did not know how to appreciate their kindness.
Sob, sob… She was the worst child in the family- -even Sixth Sister was better than her.
“Big Sister, I won’t dare to do it again. Sob, sob… I was wrong.”
Su Wen’s heart softened when she saw Little Sister Su in tears, crying like a fool. However, she kept a straight face, knowing it was important to be serious. This was for the good of her younger sister; she could not spoil her. Education was the path to a brighter future.
If she hadn’t studied hard and gotten into a good university, she wouldn’t have gone to the big city to see the wider world and expand her horizons.
One’s birth dictates their starting point in life, but it is only through hard work that one achieves all that one can be.
Su Wen believed her hard work would ensure her sisters lived a better life, but if she wanted to secure a brighter future, she had to instill its importance from
a young age.
Su Qing and Su Xiu had missed the best window but had not given up.
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Little Sister Su was the youngest of the seven sisters, so she had more time and opportunities. Su Wen wanted to cultivate independence in her younger sisters, so they would not need to rely on her. After meeting Sixth Sister, the urge had grown exponentially.
“Then remember my words to you today,” Su Wen said coldly.
“I will!” Little Sister Su’s eyes glimmered with unshed tears, her nose red and wrinkly. She kept nodding even after answering, as if afraid Su Wen would not believe her.
Su Qing and Su Xiu had been on the verge of speaking up, but they kept silent. It was Su Wen’s right and responsibility as their elder sister to teach and punish her younger sisters when they were in the wrong. It would be inappropriate if they were to butt in on an important lesson for Little Sister Su, pleading for Su Wen to treat her less harshly. It would make their elder sister seem like a bad person.
Having listened to Su Wen’s admonishment of Little Sister Su, they wholeheartedly agreed with their eldest sister’s handling of the matter..
Chapter 221: Going On and On
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“Big Sister is right. You need to study hard, not just for yourself but for us too!” Su Qing said.
“Big Sister works so hard to earn money to put you through school,” Su Xiu interjected, saying, “Don’t let her efforts go to waste by not taking your studies seriously.”
Little Sister Su felt even more ashamed.
Sixth Sister was too embarrassed to bully Little Sister Su, who was receiving a dressing down. It was too tragic! Too embarrassing!
It was one thing for her eldest sister to scold Little Sister Su, but for Second Sister and Third Sister to do the same…
“Alright, that’s enough. Stop looking so glum.” Su Wen felt bad for ruining the mood at the table. Perhaps she should not have been so stern… What were they going to do with all the leftover dumplings?
Su Wen took note of her mistake and vowed to leave such things out of mealtimes.
Su Wen saw herself as an open-minded, modern surrogate parent to her siblings. Dressing down her younger sister at the dining table was not something she should do.
“Alright.”
Su Wen thought she had ruined the mood completely, but, to her surprise, her four younger sisters resumed their meal as if nothing had happened. Even Little Sister Su dried her tears and ate her dumplings, seemingly unaffected by her scolding a short while after.
Only she seemed to have reservations.
Ah. She must have been overthinking things again.
“Don’t forget to clean up the pots and bowls when you’re done. Have a bath and go to bed early. I’ll go and see why Hengyang isn’t back yet.” Was Hengyang at Li Youcai’s place?
Su Wen excused herself and exited the house, heading toward Li Youcai’s place.
Halfway there, she met Zhou Hengyang. She thought she might have had to witness a tear-jerking scene of Li Xue sending him off, the two of them speaking intimately in each other’s warm embrace.
Perhaps it was for the best that a scene straight out of a cheesy romance novel was not what she met.
“Are you disappointed?” Zhou Hengyang reeked of alcohol. The moment he got close to Su Wen, the smell assaulted her senses, forcing her to take an involuntary step back.
“I don’t understand what you’re saying.”
Zhou Hengyang closed the distance in a single stride. “I said you looked disappointed.”
Disappointed! Well… the scene she had expected to see, which would have played out in a cheap romance novel, had not materialized, so there was that. However, Su Wen was not about to voice her thoughts unless she wanted to make life more difficult by stepping on Hengyang’s toes.
“You’re mistaken.” Su Wen refused to admit anything of that sort.
However, how could she possibly fool Zhou Hengyang with her petty tricks? Maybe it was the alcohol in his system, but Hengyang was particularly talkative, unlike his usual cool reserve.
“Are you disappointed because Li Xue didn’t send me off?”
Su Wen could hear the thick sarcasm in his words. This was one of those times
Su Wen could not help but curse the original body’s owner. What could she do if Zhou Hengyang wanted to settle the score with her? The original body’s owner had accumulated far too many karmic debts; there was a reason the book she had read was called ‘The Humiliated Life of a Daughter-in-law.’
That story had been so tragic it deserved its place as a web novel.
‘IN-no, it’s nothing. It isn’t what you think.” Su Wen laughed awkwardly. “I thought I saw you on the way home, so I came to meet you.”
“Li Xue was going to send me off, but I told her it was unnecessary.” Zhou Hengyang’s eyes were alight like twin balls of fire, their cold depths replaced by this passionate inferno. “Can you guess why I declined?”
Was he going to go on and on?
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“It’s because you’re disciplined and have high standards. How could a country girl like her catch your fancy?” Was she laying it too thick? Whatever, she would let him ride his high horse this once.
Besides, how could she let this prime opportunity to butter him go to waste?
Zhou Hengyang:
Good! If that was how she was going to play it… He would see how much longer she would continue lying through her teeth.
Zhou Hengyang suddenly grabbed Su Wen by the arm and led her home. He used so much strength that Su Wen almost cried out in pain. It was only through sheer force of will that she swallowed her pained cry..
Chapter 222: A 1.8 Meter Bed
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“I’ll give you one last chance to answer me honestly.”
Was he not satisfied with her praise? Su Wen wracked her mind for other ways to praise Zhou Hengyang.
“It’s because you’re tall and handsome, yes. You’re very manly.”
Zhou Hengyang turned around and looked at Su Wen strangely.
Su Wen took no notice of his strange look, continuing her endless praise, thinking he was still dissatisfied with her response. Her mind worked a mile a minute, coming up with more ways to sing praises of him. “You’re responsible and always keep to your promises. How could someone like Li Xue be worthy of someone so outstanding and gentlemanly like you?”
Su Wen, who had her head bowed in deep thought, missed the victorious smile that lit up Zhou Hengyang’s face.
“What about you?” Zhou Hengyang suddenly asked.
“Me?” That was not a question as easily answered. Praising others was no trouble, but she could not make herself out to be any less than they were. Otherwise, wouldn’t she be helping the competition? Su Wen was not about to let herself suffer such a loss.
“Hehe…” Su Wen giggled. “Naturally, I’m outstanding too. How else would I be a match for you? You’d have to be blind to agree to a bad match.”
“Excellent, you’re right.”
“Of course I am. We’re married, after all.” Ah! Su Wen was relieved that her smooth talking had won out.
“How are you doing in the city?” Su Wen quickly changed the subject.
“So, so.”
Why do you say that?” It was a response Su Wen had not anticipated. She knew that Zhou Hengyang was doing very well in the city, so why would he play down his achievements?
Zhou Hengyang stared at the ground. “It’s not easy making a living; I still don’t earn enough.”
“Then, then…” Su Wen stuttered.
“Oh, are you thinking about that bicycle Liu Chun gave you? It was deducted from my salary.” Hah! As if. Since Liu Chun decided to gift it to Su Wen without consulting him, he would have to pay for it himself. He would make sure to put it on Liu Chun’s tab. That would teach him a lesson for his shamelessness.
“I see.” Su Wen nearly raised her hands in mock surrender.
It seemed Hengyang still had his guard up against her. Despite doing well and accumulating resources quickly, he pretended to be poor.
Indeed, he was a black-bellied protagonist.
Since he refused to come clean, Su Wen decided to play along and pretend she was none the wiser. She could not lay out all her cards and risk being exposed for not being the original Su Wen.
“Are you working in the same factory as Liu Chun?” Su Wen asked, playing dumb.
“Yes, I am. It’s called Changhe Machinery Factory.”
Of course, she knew the name of the factory he worked in! The future Changhe Industries and Changhe Group would cover manufacturing in almost all sectors, from car production to the building of engines.
She knew it all too well.
“Hmm… It isn’t a bad name,” Su Wen said. “It sounds quite meaningful. It reminds me of a few lines from a poem, ‘The lonely smoke in the desert is straight, and the setting sun shines round in the long river.”‘
Zhou Hengyang frowned, wondering if Su Wen had honey on her lips.
How else could she speak so sweetly?
Zhou Hengyang tilted his head and looked at her. His gaze landed on Su Wen’s plump, red lips, so alluring in the cold moonlight. He felt his Adam’s apple bob up and down, and he had an irresistible urge to find out whether they tasted as sweet as he imagined.
“What’s wrong? Why aren’t you moving?” Su Wen suddenly asked.
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“No… It’s nothing.” His murmured reply sounded hoarse in his ears.
Zhou Hengyang only let go of her hand when they reached home. Su Wen did not notice these details at all. She yawned and went back to her room to sleep. She lay on her bed and was out like a light, not noticing when Zhou Hengyang returned from his shower.
He did not join her in bed; instead, he chose to sleep on the floor.
Su Wen had the whole 1.8-meter-long bed to herself.
The sky was already lit when she awoke the next day. Su Wen heard the voices of Sixth Sister and Little Sister Su in the courtyard and lazily rubbed the sleep from her eyes. Slowly, she sat up and found herself dazed..
Chapter 223: Damned Mosquito
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Su Wen habitually spaced out for a while after waking up. She rested her chin on one hand and brushed her fingers across her lips. Why did her lips feel hot and swollen?
Was it a mosquito bite?
Su Wen reached for her mirror on the side table beside her bed and looked at her reflection. Her lips really were red and swollen! Somehow, it made her lips look plumper. It could have been worse, she supposed. Now, it looked like she had been kissed.
“Damned mosquito.” How dare it profane her lips with its bite? Su Wen told herself she would kill all the mosquitos in the house before bed later that day.
She checked her neck next. No bites there.
Su Wen did not know where she would put her face if she had had to walk around with what looked like a hickey on her neck. It reminded her of a joke made by a certain channel about a streamer being strangled, leaving what looked like red spots around her neck, resembling a trail of hickeys.
Whenever the streamer met someone who suspected they were hickeys, she would pinch herself to prove her innocence. By the end, her neck was so full of red spots that they looked like hickeys, even though they weren’t!
It was a funny show and quite a bit of fun to watch.
However, Su Wen hoped she would never have to endure such a tragic misunderstanding- -it would be too embarrassing.
The door to her bedroom creaked open, and a tall figure entered, scattering her silly thoughts. Because the figure had his back to the morning light, he cut a heroic sight.
Morning…” Su Wen said, yawning lazily.
The tall man stiffened. He glanced at the mirror in her hand, his eyes slipping to her red, puffy lips. It was with great reluctance that he tore his eyes away from them.
Well… They certainly had tasted as sweet as he expected.
“Get up,” he replied, his tone brooking no room for argument, “It’s getting late. It’ll be lunch soon.”
Su Wen instantly sobered and sent her husband a scathing glare. ‘He deserves a good beating!’ she thought. Was that any way to speak to his wife? And she had gone above board by greeting him sincerely. Yet, instead of returning her goodwill, he scolded her for sleeping in!
Zhou Hengyang’s mood soared when he noticed how annoyed Su Wen was by his response. He opened his suitcase and took out his clothes and toiletries, folding them neatly and placing them in his wardrobe. He had not had time to do so last night, and there was no time like the present to get it out of the way.
any way to speak to his wife? And she had gone above board by greeting him sincerely. Yet, instead of returning her goodwill, he scolded her for sleeping in!
Zhou Hengyang’s mood soared when he noticed how annoyed Su Wen was by his response. He opened his suitcase and took out his clothes and toiletries, folding them neatly and placing them in his wardrobe. He had not had time to do so last night, and there was no time like the present to get it out of the way.
Su Wen eyed Zhou Hengyang’s actions and asked, “How long will you stay this time?” The last time Hengyang had returned, he was in such a hurry that he had not even stowed his clothes in his wardrobe, choosing to leave everything in his suitcase.
“I’ll be here till after the distribution of property is settled.”
“Is it being distributed today?” Su Wen immediately turned energetic and jumped out of bed to get dressed. “Wasn’t it supposed to happen sometime around the New Year?”
“Who told you that?”
“I… No one. I just heard it in passing, probably when I ventured into town.”
Zhou Hengyang did not pursue the matter. “Word has been passed down. The village chief wants someone to take the lead and complete the mission given by the higher-ups as soon as possible so that Trinity Village will have a chance at the title of ‘Model Village.”‘
I see.” Su Wen had a rough idea of why it had been delayed until the New Year in the novel; it was because Trinity Village had been too slow to mobilize. The villagers refused to cooperate, and by that time, Su Wen had already chased
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Zhou Hengyang away, so there was no one to help Li Youcai hold down the fort.
Now that she thought about it… How did the land get divided in the novel?
That’s right! The details were not mentioned because the main plot followed Zhou Hengyang’s departure from Trinity Village. It showed how he expanded his business in the city, researched and developed technology around the engine, and quickly amassed the necessary funds to push his business further. The novel only mentioned that Li Youcai divided the land based on Zhou
Hengyang’s input.
“I take it the village chief wants your help, then?”
Chapter 224: Protect You
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
“That’s right.” Zhou Hengyang tidied up his clothes and turned around to stare at her. “I can’t be away when the land is being divided. If I’m not around, our family might not get any land except for you.”
He mentioned our family, not your family.
Su Wen noticed this detail and was a little surprised.
“Is it because my six younger sisters are going to get married later?”
Zhou Hengyang nodded. “There are two possibilities. One is that he doesn’t want to share the land with his six sisters. The other possibility is they will divide it among the members of the Su family. For example, your two uncles will take the majority, and the others will take a small portion.” The more Su Wen listened, the uglier her expression became.
This was something she had never expected.
According to the country’s policy, the land is divided within the same household. It will be divided according to the number of members in the household. Each person will be given six mu of land. Yesterday, I had a rough discussion with the village chief. As for whether we will get the mountainous land, dry land or paddy field, we will draw lots.”
Zhou Hengyang explained in detail. He had sat down by the bed at some point in time.
Su Wen could smell his pleasant scent.
“There are a total of eight people in our household register, so we can get 48 mu of land. That is considered a lot in the entire village. It’s gaining a lot of attention.” Money was the public’s focus, especially when it was about the land that farmers cared about the most.
Su Wen’s six younger sisters were going to be married in the future, so this land would belong to Su Wen alone in the future.
For sure, people would get jealous.
For example, some families had more children. Although they would be given more land, it would be less significant when they got married and split up. The future daughter-in-law wouldn’t get any land, and she couldn’t bring the land that was given by her family as well.
With that, when a young couple formed a new family, they would get even less land. Even if they could have land for farming, residential purposes and some extra land when the girls get married, but it was far less compared to Su Wen.
Everyone in the village, including the Su family wanted to get their hands on such a great fortune.
When he was drinking with the village chief last night, he had already hinted su Wen.
Su Wen completely understood what Zhou Hengyang meant. The more she thought about it, the uglier her expression became. She thought even deeper than Zhou Hengyang. In the novel, Su Wen’s two uncles, matchmaker Zhao, Zhao Jiangang, and the others plotted against her because of the Su family’s property.
There were only a few houses, but it made so many people put in so much effort to get it. With this great amount of land, they would be even more ruthless, right?
The novel did not mention how much land the Su family had been allocated.
With that, she knew that none of the six younger sisters had been given land.
However, it was hers now. She would never let go of what belonged to her.
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Zhou Hengyang sat beside Su Wen and carefully examined her. His deep gaze scanned her inch by inch. He was trying to imprint each of her moves and expressions into his heart.
What are you thinking about?” He suddenly spoke. His tone was surprisingly gentle.
“I’m thinking that we can’t let those bastards off easily.”
Zhou Hengyang suddenly smiled, “You should get your share. Of course, you can’t let outsiders take advantage of you, and I can’t just watch others bully you. As your live-in son-in-law and husband, I have the responsibility to take care of you.”
In the end, he emphasised the phrase “protect you” with a low and hoarse voice. There was a hint of sadness..
Chapter 225: Lacking
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Su Wen was happy. She smiled and gave Zhou Hengyang a thumbs up. Awesome. As expected of the male lead. He was really reliable.
As expected, he did not forget what she said when she sent the photo. He had to remember his identity at all times.
Zhou Hengyang showed a face of helplessness. He said, “However, after the land is divided, you have to keep me as your husband so that you will stay under the radar. In the future…lf you want to protect your six sisters and watch them grow up, you must not ask me to leave.”
Zhou Hengyang’s gaze slowly turned cold. When he looked at Su Wen, he felt helpless but he looked sharp and fierce.
“I can let bygones be bygones, but if you do it again, don’t blame me!” No matter how reliable he was, he couldn’t let the same woman betray him twice.
He was a man of his word, but he was also very vengeful.
Don’t worry, I won’t. I definitely won’t.” Su Wen hurriedly expressed her loyalty, “I swear that I’ll spend my life with you. If I break my promise…Mm…”
Her red lips were suddenly covered by a warm hand. Su Wen widened her eyes in shock and stared straight at him.
“Alright, I believe you.” Zhou Hengyang let her go but did not let her finish her sentence. “Even if you want to betray me, I won’t give you the chance.” In the past, he didn’t care about it. But now, he cared very much.
“If you dare to betray me, you’re finished.” He left a cold threat, stood up and left.
Su Wen quickly closed the door and took off her pajamas.
She was the last one to wake up in the morning, and she wasted so much time talking just now. Su Qing and the others had been waiting for a long time. Now that her brother-in-law was back, she was smart enough not to randomly knock on the door and disturb them.
The sisters obediently waited for Su Wen and Zhou Hengyang to have breakfast together.
The breakfast was done under a strange atmosphere.
After breakfast, the sisters worked respectively. Su Qing washed the dishes and cleaned the house. She made the house neat and tidy. Little Sister Su and Sixth Sister cleaned the yard, chicken nest, and kept the eggs laid by the hen yesterday.
Then, they cleaned all the chicken droppings and rinsed the nest with water. Usually, Little Sister Su would do all this work alone. Now that Sixth Sister was back, the two of them did it quickly and skilfully.
When one raised chickens at home, there would always be a stench in the courtyard. However, it didn’t apply to them. Little Sister Su and Sixth Sister were very diligent. They cleaned the chicken nest twice a day.
Su Xiu gathered the dirty clothes yesterday and was about to bring them to the river, but Su Wen stopped her.
“Take the money and buy some pork in town. Get a meat part that is neither too fat or too lean. Then, get a fish too.” Su Wen handed the money to Su Xiu as she continued, “Your brother-in-law is back. Let’s make something delicious for him.’
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She wanted to rely on him! For sure, she should take good care of his meals.
Zhou Hengyang might have made money in the city, but the food he ate was definitely not as good as at home.
She couldn’t be stingy since he was so helpful.
However, she had only the five yuan left which was not enough for her living expenses. She used ten yuan out of the two hundred yuan she had reserved. If it wasn’t enough, she could use the special ticket when she bought the sewing machine.
“Okay! I’ll go,” Su Xiu rode her bicycle to the town without a word..