Chapter 36

So, in the village, if anyone could buy a bicycle, they would be envied, jealous, and admired by countless people.

The three of them quickly arrived at the police station, presented their receipt, and the police officers quickly registered their license plates for them.  Xiao Yichen, taking advantage of Xia Yunxuan’s inattention, gave Gu Beihuai a wink. Gu Beihuai, of course, understood immediately. This was a signal to him to not disturb the two of them.

Gu Beihuai found an excuse to leave. He thought to himself, “Is the boss now so smitten that he’s forgotten about his friends? He just bought a brand new bicycle, and I thought I could get a ride, but he’s going to ditch me. That’s not right.”

The three of them were having a great time shopping, unaware that in the village, Old lady He (Old Lady He) was cursing and throwing a tantrum when she discovered her cured meat and other valuables were gone. Everyone was watching the spectacle.

Old lady He cried and shouted, “Who is the scoundrel who dared to steal my sausages, cured meat, and rice? They’re not afraid of getting diarrhea after eating it? They’re robbers! I hid it so well, and they still stole it!”

The happiest person was Old lady Li (Old Lady Li). She had been knocked down by Xia Yunrou’s and had been in pain for days. Although her injuries weren’t serious, she had spent a few cents on medication. She couldn’t swallow her anger. Look, retribution had finally come.

Who tMrs. Her to be so stingy and hoard all her food? She wouldn’t even eat it, but kept it hidden. Now, she deserved it. Nobody knew who the hero was who had taken all her hidden treasures. Let’s see how she eats now. Now, she doesn’t even feel the pain in her waist anymore.

And Xia Yunrou’s, that damn girl, dared to bump into her. Now, she finally became famous in the village. She married that butcher, and everyone saw it. She was clapping her hands in delight, almost jumping for joy.

Xia Yunxuan was oblivious to all the drama in the village because a handsome man, who could make the gods jealous, was inviting her to ride on the back of his bicycle. They could go back to the village together, avoiding the crowded and cramped ox cart.

Xia Yunxuan’s heart was pounding. Usually, the back seat of a bicycle was for couples. Could anyone just sit there? She felt like he was doing this on purpose.

Xiao Yichen, seeing Xia Yunxuan hesitate, joked, “Little girl, don’t worry. I’m a good rider. I won’t take you into a ditch.”

“Besides, even if we fall into a ditch, I’ll be there to cushion your fall. You won’t get hurt.”

Xia Yunxuan said, “It’s not that I’m worried about your riding skills. Don’t you know that the back seat of a bicycle is only for couples? You’re not planning to find a partner? Are you giving up?”

“Hehehe,” Xiao Yichen said with a smile on his handsome face. “Little girl, if I can’t find a partner in the future, I still have you. What’s the big deal? We can just make do.”

Xia Yunxuan thought, “Didn’t this guy seem cold and reserved, not liking to talk much? Why is he so playful and joking around in front of me? Did someone switch him out?”

Seeing him waiting there, Xia Yunxuan had no choice but to sit on the back seat of the bicycle. However, she held onto the back of the bicycle tightly, not wanting to touch his clothes.

Xiao Yichen, seeing the little girl finally sitting on the back seat of his bicycle, had a triumphant smile on his face, hidden from Xia Yunxuan’s view. He had to slowly win over the little girl’s heart. He had to get her.

Xiao Yichen turned his head to look at Xia Yunxuan and said, “I’m going. Hold on tight. The road is rough, be careful you don’t fall off.”

Xia Yunxuan rolled her eyes and said, “Just ride your bike properly. Xia Yunxuan muttered softly, “Really, he’s so handsome, but he has eight hundred tricks up his sleeve. I wonder how his future partner will handle him.”

Although her voice was low, Xiao Yichen’s hearing was sharp, and he heard the little girl complimenting him on his good looks. It seemed his face was still useful.

Should he play the victim and go to her place to mooch some meals? That way, they would become familiar with each other. There’s a saying: “Near water, first to get the moon.” Strike while the iron is hot!

Yes, Xiao Yichen thought, that’s what I’ll do. The little girl is so pretty. I have to get her back to my house before those other cats and dogs get their eyes on her. If they do, who will I find a wife?

Xiao Yichen saw a rough patch on the road and deliberately rode faster, making Xia Yunxuan almost fall off. In her fright, she naturally hugged Xiao Yichen’s waist.

“Xia Yunxuan said angrily, ‘You’re a terrible driver. You don’t even have a driver’s license. You almost made me fall. I’m not riding with you next time. It would be a shame if I get disfigured.’

“Xiao Yichen said, ‘You wouldn’t have fallen if you had held onto my waist. You can’t blame anyone but yourself.’

“Xia Yunxuan rolled her eyes and said, ‘We’ve only met a few times, and you want me to hold your waist? What if you get angry and throw me off? Who will I complain to?’

“Xiao Yichen said, ‘Don’t worry, I won’t let anyone else hold me except you. Just hold on tight, and I promise I won’t let you fall.’

“Xiao Yichen added mischievously, ‘See? Now that you’re holding my waist, you’re sitting really steady, aren’t you?’ Although he pretended to be nonchalant, Xiao Yichen was secretly overjoyed. The little girl was finally holding him, and her small hand was soft and boneless, so delicate.

“If I could touch it somewhere else, it would feel so good…” He couldn’t think about it anymore. He had to focus on riding. If he actually dropped the little girl, she wouldn’t ride with him again.

Meanwhile, the two were lovey-dovey, while Gu Beihuai was miserably squeezing onto the ox cart. Although he complained, he was happy for his boss. He finally found the girl he liked.

After all, with his boss’s family background, the people in the compound were probably all after his family’s status. Who wouldn’t want to climb the ladder? Whoever could get close to the Xiao family would be able to soar to new heights.

Uncle Zhang, the ox cart driver, looked at Gu Beihuai and asked, “Where’s that Xiao Zhiqing who came with you? I didn’t see him. It’s just you.”

“Gu Beihuai said, ‘Uncle Zhang, my best friend bought a new bicycle and rode home. Don’t worry.’

“Oh,” Uncle Zhang said, “You city kids are so rich. You can buy a bicycle whenever you want. People in our village will never be able to afford one in a lifetime. Forget about money, we can’t even get a ticket.”

“Besides, a whole family relies on those two work points to survive. Who has the money to buy a bicycle? The whole family would have to starve.”

“Hehehe, Uncle Zhang. This is just temporary. Things will get better. Everyone will be able to afford a bicycle.”

“Uncle Zhang said, ‘I’ll take your word for it, young man.’ “