Chapter 15

Liu Xiangxiang deliberately paused at this point, her expression turning gleefully malicious.

Zhao Qingqing, seeing her like this, immediately knew there was more to the story and grew interested.

“What is it?”

“But he’s not really interested in the fat girl—he’s just after her family’s money.”

“Her family is so poor they can barely afford to eat.”

Zhao Qingqing scoffed. Did outsiders really think that just because someone lived in the compound, they were rich and powerful? Fatty’s family was the exception!

Liu Xiangxiang nodded in agreement and lowered her voice again. “I also heard—but I don’t know if it’s true—that the guy approached the fat girl on purpose. He was the one who encouraged her to go to the Li family. It was all just to get the bride price from the Li family and then elope with him!”

“Say that again? The fat girl wants to elope?”

Zhao Qingqing shrieked in surprise.

Liu Xiangxiang quickly covered her mouth. After all, this was just a rumor, and if other people heard it, things could get messy.

“Qingqing, don’t get so excited. The guy I know said he heard it while drinking with him. The man let it slip when he was drunk, so we don’t know if it’s true or not.”

Zhao Qingqing’s eyes gleamed with excitement, her expression turning sinister.

“If this is true, then there’s going to be a good show to watch.”

“Exactly! But I don’t think the fat girl will go along with it. On one side, there’s Brother Li, and on the other, there’s some poor guy from the village. Even an idiot would know which to choose.

“Besides, we all saw how determined she was yesterday. She’s dead set on marrying into the Li family.”

Liu Xiangxiang’s voice carried a hint of irritation. After all, she had been knocked over by Ye Yao yesterday, and her body still ached.

Zhao Qingqing’s gaze darkened as if she was plotting something.

Even if the fat girl didn’t plan to elope, this rumor alone was enough for her to “use” to her advantage.

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Li Yukun’s appearance completely disrupted Ye Yao’s plans.

Originally, she had wanted to quickly become independent and change her circumstances. But now, dealing with this man had become her top priority.

Even though the scumbag had deceived the original owner of this body, those memories now belonged to her. And now, he still wanted to ruin her? If she didn’t get revenge, she might as well not be called Yao!

Since he wanted to “elope,” she would grant his wish!

That evening, when Zhang Qiufeng returned home and saw the clothes drying in the yard, she was momentarily stunned.

“Mom, you’re back! Go wash your hands and eat,” Ye Yao called out as she set the table.

Zhang Qiufeng stared blankly at the food on the table, completely shocked.

“Yaoyao, did you make this?”

Stir-fried tomatoes and eggs, stir-fried potatoes with meat, white steamed buns, and rice soup.

Ye Yao nodded. Besides her, who else was there?

“But you couldn’t even light a fire properly before. And these vegetables and meat—where did they come from? And those clothes outside, did you wash them too?”

Zhang Qiufeng’s questions came one after another, her expression growing increasingly astonished.

Ye Yao had never been able to start a fire, chop vegetables, or cook. And she had never once, in her whole life, voluntarily washed clothes.

Ye Yao burst into laughter. “Mom, you’re asking so many questions, I don’t even know which one to answer first. Yes, I cooked the meal. Yes, I washed the clothes. And yes, I bought the food.”