Chapter 42

“It’s from Qinghe Town, so it can only be Meng Xunzhou.”

After all, he had said he would write to her last time.

Opening the letter, the vigorous and powerful handwriting made Song Shishi’s eyes light up.

After two lifetimes, this was the first time she had received a letter from Meng Xunzhou.

The letter didn’t say anything special. It was just a description of his busy life in the army these days, and he shared some interesting things that happened to him and his comrades in the army.

There was also his concern for her.

Especially at the end of the letter, Meng Xunzhou wrote: “You yearn for freedom, spread your wings and soar. The world is yours to explore, where can’t you be elegant? I know you are unrestrained, your dreams haven’t ceased. No matter how far you fly, you are in my heart. When you are tired, I will be your home. I will wait for you here, and time will be gentle.”

Looking at the content of the letter repeatedly, Song Shishi felt warm in her heart.

After hesitating for a long time, she still picked up a pen and replied to Meng Xunzhou.

“Xunzhou:

This letter is like seeing you in person.

Everything is fine with me in Huaiqing, don’t worry.

I have good news to share with you. Last time, I accidentally got a translation job in the library in Qinghe Town.

The leader is very appreciative of my abilities and invited me to a meeting in Beijing as a translator a month later.

After much consideration, I decided to give it a try.

Also, the plastic shed you helped me build, my vegetables have already harvested the second batch. The captain is very supportive of my work.

If the plastic shed vegetable planting is successful this year, our Huaiqing Brigade has a good chance of getting the title of “Advanced Brigade.”

This is your contribution, so I want to share this joy with you.

Also, I want to ask you, is there anything you want to bring? I’ll bring it back for you when I go to Beijing.

Sincerely,

Shi Shi”

She carefully folded the letter and put it in an envelope.

Although she didn’t know what kind of relationship she had with Meng Xunzhou now, good or bad, at least Meng Xunzhou was a good person, worthy of her serious treatment.

The document was two-thirds translated.

Looking up at the sky, she should also start preparing dinner.

Otherwise, Xu Li would come back later and hug her, saying she was hungry.

But before she could cook, she didn’t wait for Xu Li, but for Yang Huifang.

Yang Huifang rushed into the courtyard and shouted, “Shi Shi, come with me.”

Song Shishi came out of the kitchen and asked with a frown, “What’s wrong?”

“Li Li’s aunt came to make trouble again. Come with me.” Yang Huifang was very anxious and grabbed her arm, pulling her out.

“Wait.” She pulled Yang Huifang and looked around the courtyard. She picked up a wooden stick and weighed it in her hand. “Let’s go.”

Xu Guiying, that woman, was not a good person either.

Last time, Xu Qiang should have been merciful because of family ties.

But how could such a greedy person be content?

She didn’t know what was going on over there, so she took a wooden stick, feeling more at ease.

If Xu Guiying and the others used force against Xu Li, she would fight them.

Before they got close, they heard Xu Guiying’s angry scolding: “You’re so young and you’re not behaving yourself, hanging out with men all day long, what does it look like?”

“I didn’t.”

“No? My eyes aren’t blind. Did you learn it from that Song Zhiqing?”

“You’re talking about me, why drag my sister into it?”

“What sister? Our Xu family doesn’t have such shameless people.”

“If you keep talking nonsense, I’ll fight you.”

“Fight? You think you’ve grown wings after moving out for a few days? I tell you, you come back to my house obediently, otherwise…”

“Otherwise what? You didn’t say that to my brother. I won’t move to your house.”

Xu Guiying’s eyes were gloomy, and she didn’t want to listen to Xu Li anymore. She waved to the two strong men behind her.

Shitou protected Xu Li behind him, nervously staring at the two strong men approaching them.

“Xu Li, you better come back with me obediently, otherwise, when my people beat up this wild man, I won’t be responsible.”

As soon as she finished speaking, the two strong men quickened their pace and rushed towards Xu Li.

Shitou couldn’t fight against four hands, and he was soon controlled by one of the strong men. The other one went to grab Xu Li.

Xu Li struggled desperately, “What wild man? Shitou and I are innocent.”

“Who knows if you’re innocent or not?” Xu Guiying sneered.

“Rip.”

Xu Li struggled, and her clothes tore from her shoulder.

The strong man stared at the short sleeve in his hand, stunned for a moment.

Xu Li took the opportunity to escape.

Seeing this, Xu Guiying gritted her teeth and growled, “Xu Li, you’re like this, your reputation is ruined. I wonder who would dare to marry you.”

Song Shishi and Yang Huifang also rushed over at this time.

She stood in front of Xu Li and pointed the wooden stick at the strong man who was about to step forward again.

“Whoever marries her, it’s none of your business.” Song Shishi said fiercely.

Xu Guiying chuckled and walked slowly towards her, “It’s not my business, does it mean it’s yours?”

“Why are you everywhere? Now everyone in the village is saying that you moved out of the educated youth’s point just to make it easier for you to seduce men every day.

I tell you, stay away from our Xu Li.

If you corrupt her and ruin my Xu Li’s marriage, our whole family won’t let you off.”

After Xu Guiying finished speaking, she raised her eyebrows provocatively at Song Shishi.

“Sister, don’t listen to her nonsense.” Xu Li nervously stared at Song Shishi, afraid that she would fall for Xu Guiying’s trap. “She’s making it up.”

Song Shishi turned around and patted Xu Li’s shoulder gently, “Don’t worry, I know what I’m doing.”

Shitou was pressed down by the strong man, and he didn’t know what stimulated him, but he suddenly shouted loudly, “Today, with me here, none of you can hurt Miss Xu.”

After that, Shitou struggled hard and actually broke free from the strong man’s restraint.

Without thinking, he rushed in front of Xu Li and protected her behind him like a mother bird protecting her chicks.

Although she shouldn’t be distracted at this time, Song Shishi was still surprised.

Shitou was always a silent person, but he could say such words now. It seemed that he had unknowingly become very concerned about Xu Li.

“Tsk, poor boy, you’re an orphan, you actually like my Xu Li?”

Xu Guiying looked at Shitou with disdain in her eyes. She sneered and continued, “With your little family background, how can you marry her? Do you want her to suffer with you for the rest of her life?”

“It’s none of your business who I suffer with. My brother told you very clearly last time, don’t interfere with my marriage. Have you forgotten?” Xu Li held Song Shishi’s hand tightly, gritted her teeth, and said stiffly.

It seemed that Xu Li’s mention of Xu Qiang annoyed Xu Guiying, and she waved to the two strong men again, “No matter what, you must bring this dead girl back to me today. I’ll add another 10% to the reward I promised you.”

The two strong men looked at each other, then showed a ferocious smile, and they all looked towards Xu Li.

Hearing this, Shitou snatched the wooden stick from Song Shishi’s hand and was about to charge towards the two strong men.

Song Shishi grabbed Shitou’s arm and shook her head at him.

Shitou frowned, not understanding what Song Shishi meant.

Song Shishi looked at Xu Guiying, who was full of pride and seemed confident of victory.