Chapter 6.2

Wen Yue hummed a tune, turned her head, and sat by the stove to enjoy her noodles. Feeling the noodles in her stomach, her pretty almond-shaped eyes curved with satisfaction. She ate the entire bowl, feeling slightly full, and then got up to wash the dishes and clean the pot.

The water in the kitchen water tank was full. Wen Yue dragged out the large wooden basin and placed it in the yard, then took the soap from the small compartment and started washing the clothes she had changed out of yesterday.

Villagers usually wash clothes by the river at the village entrance, but Wen Yue felt a bit intimidated thinking about the women she had seen when she entered the village yesterday.

Just these few pieces of clothing could be washed at home.

Since there was still time after finishing the laundry, Wen Yue decided to tidy up and clean Zhou Yao’s room.

For lunch, she had noodles again and prepared hand-pulled noodles for dinner. Just after finishing the kitchen, Wen Yue suddenly heard someone calling her name from outside the yard.

“Wen Yue, Wen Yue, are you there?”

She walked out of the kitchen and looked outside. A girl with braided hair was standing there. The girl wore old clothes, her features were youthful and delicate, and her eyes were clear, with a resilient aura about her.

With just one glance, Wen Yue confirmed that this was the female lead.

The original Wen Yue and the female lead had a similar background and used to get along well, but their interactions gradually diminished. The female lead often urged the original Wen Yue to resist, but she dared not and only blamed the heavens and others, harboring jealousy and resentment towards the female lead. She even tried to persuade the female lead not to go against her relatives, which led to their estrangement.

“I’m here.” Wen Yue walked to the gate of the yard, concealing her curiosity while observing the girl in front of her. “Do you want to come in and sit?”

“No, I just want to say a few words to you.” Li Nianqiu carefully scrutinized her friend, relieved to see that Wen Yue’s exposed skin had no injuries and her condition seemed fine. “I just returned home yesterday and heard from the villagers that Zhou Yaobeat you into the hospital.. Is that true?”

Wen Yue was surprised by the question. She hesitated for a moment before replying, “It has nothing to do with Zhou Yao. I was hospitalized because of malnutrition and emotional stress causing me to faint.”

Li Nianqiu pursed her lips, “You shouldn’t have agreed to marry in place of Wen Xiaoyu. They’re just your uncle and aunt, not your biological parents. As long as you stand firm, they can’t dictate your marriage.”

Though her tone was calm, it was clear that she was speaking with frustration and disappointment.

Wen Yue was taken aback.

How should she respond? She didn’t even know what the original Wen Yue had been thinking!

But her silence was interpreted differently by Li Nianqiu.

Li Nianqiu sighed in resignation.

She understood Wen Yue’s character and chose not to press the issue further. Instead, she asked, “How is he treating you?” She glanced into the yard a few times. “Is he not home?”

“He went to the city this morning. He treats me quite well.” Wen Yue answered quickly this time. Seeing Li Nianqiu’s skeptical look, she confirmed again, “Really, he’s much better than my uncle and aunt. At least he doesn’t make me work on an empty stomach.”

Hearing this, Li Nianqiu’s frown eased: “Then it’s good that you married him.”

“Have you considered going back to school? Everything else is trivial, but the knowledge you gain is genuine. I believe that knowledge can change your fate.”

“You used to…” Li Nianqiu paused, remembering that Wen Yue didn’t like her lecturing. She swallowed the words that had risen to her throat and earnestly advised, “Just listen to me this once and go back to continue your studies.”

Wen Yue was touched.

The female lead genuinely cared about the original Wen Yue as a good friend. This advice was timely, as she was unsure what to do next!

“I…” Wen Yue was about to agree when she suddenly remembered something very important and awkwardly said, “But I don’t have any money.”

Waaah, she didn’t have a single penny; she was very poor!!

Li Nianqiu frowned again, thought for a few seconds, and suggested, “Isn’t the land still in your uncle’s hands? You could get it back and sell it; it should fetch around three or four hundred.”

“Don’t be afraid. If they don’t return the land to you, go to the village head to seek justice.”

Li Nianqiu clearly understood the original Wen Yue’s character and even had a solution prepared.

As expected of the female lead—very reliable!

Wen Yue’s beautiful eyes curved into a bright smile as she cheerfully agreed, “Okay, I’ll do that. Thank you.”

“…You’re welcome.” Seeing Wen Yue’s smile, Li Nianqiu was momentarily stunned, sensing that her friend seemed a bit different.

But she was pleased to see the change, her previously furrowed brows relaxing and a hint of a smile appearing in her eyes. “I’ll go back to work now. If you encounter any problems, come find me, and I’ll help you think of a solution.”

Wen Yue nodded, “Mm-hmm!”

Watching Li Nianqiu leave, Wen Yue stood at the gate and pondered seriously.

Before the original owner’s grandmother passed away, she gave all the land she was allocated to the original owner, with the village head as a witness. However, since she didn’t know how to farm, the land was later taken over by her uncle and aunt.

So, she could reclaim the land!

Wen Yue had just taken half a step outside when she suddenly recalled the impression of her uncle’s family from the original Wen Yue’s memory… She remembered that her aunt was very fierce and frightening, not only scolding people but also sometimes resorting to physical violence. It was quite terrifying!

With a whoosh, Wen Yue retracted her half-step and decided to return to the house.

It would be better to wait for Zhou Yao to come back and discuss going to reclaim the land together.

Zhou Yao was tall and strong, which would provide a sense of security. At least if her aunt really did resort to violence, he could act as a human shield.

Wen Yue praised her own cleverness.