Chapter 66 : Review

She leaned against the wall of her house and listened for a while, but there was no sound. She was really sleepy and hungry, so she went back to her room to sleep.

Early the next morning, the team leader sounded the gongs and drums. A members’ meeting was held, and the targets were a group of gossipers.

Led by Jiang Hongmei, a group of people were labeled as gossips. The four of them stood in a straight line, their heads lowered, looking at their toes.

Qi Yupeng first announced at the meeting that these four people had spread rumors and gossiped, and then asked them to review themselves one by one.

The first person to make a self-criticism was Tao Xiaofeng, and she did it most seriously. She had been severely scolded by her mother-in-law when she went home last night, and her husband also scolded her for being brainless, for following others’ gossip, and for being used as a pawn.

She really regretted her decision. Why had she hung out with people like Sun Xiufang?

Now, her reputation was ruined.

Chen Qiuxiang and Jiang Hongmei, who made their self-criticisms next, were perfunctory, but at least they showed an attitude.

Sun Xiufang just refused to admit her mistake. She was truly heartbroken. She had lost work points and had to make a self-criticism, why?

But the moment she raised her head, she saw her man with a bruised face, surrounded by Qi Shaoqiang and Liu Lixin.

Qi Shaoqiang’s eyes were like knives. Zhuang Daqiang knelt on the ground, begging for mercy. “I was wrong, I was wrong. I won’t dare to do it again.”

Qi Shaoqiang wore a fake smile, but his hands were ruthless. On the surface, it seemed like they were helping Zhuang Daqiang up, but in reality, they were squeezing him until his face turned pale and his bones crackled. Liu Lixin got goosebumps when he heard the sound.

Qi Shaoqiang had found Liu Lixin last night and specifically asked about what had happened with his wife during the day.

Liu Lixin didn’t dare lie and told him everything. Qi Shaoqiang asked him for a picture of the human meridians drawn by his grandfather. When he left, his face looked like a living devil, making it creepy to look at.

Sure enough, early this morning, Zhuang Daqiang showed up with a pale face, and for the first time, he arrived at the fields to work early.

“Uncle Daqiang, you must be confused. Why are you kneeling to me? This isn’t popular nowadays. Others will think I’m a landlord.” Qi Shaoqiang smiled so hard that his eyes didn’t reach the bottom, making Zhuang Daqiang shiver again.

He really didn’t want to go through the pain of last night again. He felt severe pain all over his body, but when he woke up in the morning, there were no scars at all.

“Shaoqiang, I’m sorry for you. Your aunt is the same. She can’t control her big mouth. I will definitely drag her to your house to apologize to your wife. Please don’t hit me anymore. It hurts too much.”

“Uncle Daqiang, you’re talking nonsense. When did I hit you?”

Qi Shaoqiang gave Zhuang Daqiang a look, and he shuddered. “No, no, you didn’t hit me. I fell down yesterday.”

“You damn bitch, what are you doing with those big eyes? Why don’t you just reflect on yourself?”

Zhuang Daqiang shouted at Sun Xiufang on the stage. Sun Xiufang shrank her head but finally made a self-criticism honestly.

Jiang Li was squeezed in the crowd and heard it. She suddenly stood on tiptoe and whispered to Qi Shaoqiang, “Thank you for helping me vent my anger.”

A warm fragrance wafted towards him. Jiang Li’s lips were close to Qi Shaoqiang’s face in an instant. The soft touch almost made him lose his cool expression. He lowered his head to look into Jiang Li’s sparkling eyes and said, “You keep thanking me.”

Jiang Li smiled with her eyes curved and pulled the corner of his clothes. “Yes, I was too polite. You are my man, and it’s your duty to protect me.”

Seeing her smile, Qi Shaoqiang’s depression from the past two days dissipated most of it. He turned his head and smiled unconsciously.

The three words “my man” echoed in his mind over and over again, and the corners of Qi Shaoqiang’s mouth never curled up.

After the meeting, Qi Shaoqiang returned home and prepared to go to work. Jiang Li was there packing the fabric for making hair bands. Then, as if she suddenly remembered something, she spoke to Qi Shaoqiang, “By the way, I went to the black market to make money yesterday!”

She was full of pride. “Guess how much I earned?”

Qi Shaoqiang shook his head.

Jiang Li took two steps forward. “That’s seven dollars. I never thought I could sell the hair bands I made myself. Didn’t you ask me what I was doing at night last time?”

Jiang Li held her face, which was a little flushed from excitement, and said, “I just made hair bands to sell. It was my first time, and I was afraid it would be embarrassing if I couldn’t sell them, so I didn’t dare tell you.”

She took out a few bills and waved them in front of Qi Shaoqiang. “Here, here’s two dollars for pocket money,” she said, looking as proud as a rooster strolling around.

Qi Shaoqiang’s eyes were so gentle they could melt. He took two steps forward and held her in his arms. His big, bony hands firmly grasped the back of Jiang Li’s head. “My wife has made it big. She can earn money for me as pocket money.”

Listening to Qi Shaoqiang’s compliments, his breath evenly breathing above her head, Jiang Li felt a little embarrassed. She dove into Qi Shaoqiang’s arms, rubbing against him, and said in a muffled voice, “Next time I make money, I’ll give you again a pocket money.”

The sudden touch made Qi Shaoqiang stiffen all over. Jiang Li felt his breathing become much faster. Then his arms tightened around her, and his soft lips moved closer. Qi Shaoqiang kissed her passionately and possessively.

The two kissed for a long time. The clock struck seven times. Qi Shaoqiang reluctantly let her go and said meaningfully, “Lizi, is yours still there?”

Jiang Li’s face flushed, and she shook her head.

“I’ll be back early in the evening.”

“Okay, I’ll wait for you.”

Qi Shaoqiang rode out of the door on his bike, and Jiang Li watched him leave, reluctant to part with him.

It was strange. It had only been a few days, but she already felt reluctant to part with him. What was wrong with her?

Jiang Li, cheer up! Your career in social media has just begun, so keep working hard.

“Lizi, here I come!”

Qin Xiaoting was riding a bicycle and waving at Jiang Li from a distance.

Qin Xiaoting’s cycling skills had improved dramatically recently. She offered to pick up Jiang Li and see if she could meet Liu Lixin by chance.

There was only one bicycle in the Qi family, which was Jiang Li’s betrothal gift. Qi Shaoqiang rode it most of the time when he went to work, and sometimes he took the car.

As soon as Qin Xiaoting arrived, Chen Xianyun greeted her, “Xiaoting, have you had breakfast? If not, have some at home. Auntie made some buns.”

The family had eaten half of the remaining fish from last night, and Chen Xianyun made the rest into sauerkraut fish buns, which she soaked in well water. They were still fresh when eaten in the morning.

Qin Xiaoting was very excited. “Pickled fish buns? I haven’t eaten them yet! Auntie, give me one.”

Chen Xianyun placed a tray of steaming buns in front of the two of them and gave each of them a small plate of spicy vinegar.

Jiang Li liked spicy food. Although there were chili peppers in the sauerkraut fish buns, she thought they would be more flavorful if she added a little extra chili.

Qin Xiaoting took a bite of the snow-white and soft fish bun. The bun was soft, and the fish meat was incredibly tender. The sour and spicy taste, combined with the strong freshness of the fish, conquered her taste buds at once.

“Auntie, your cooking skills are amazing. You could even open a steamed bun shop!”

Qin Xiaoting said this sincerely. The buns made in the bun shop downstairs from her previous stay were not as authentic as these.