Chapter 41

Xia Yunxuan said, “I’m going to eat anyway, I’m just making a little extra. Besides, the dumplings are already made, it’s really convenient, not at all troublesome.”

Gu Beihuai said, “Xia Comrade, did you make these dumplings yourself? They look really good, like little ingots, and they taste really good, even better than what we eat outside.”

Xia Yunxuan said, “Yes, Gu Comrade, I made these myself. They’re better than the ones outside, right? I made the wrappers thin and the filling big. I made the filling myself, it tastes good and is really fragrant.”

Xiao Yichen said, “Right, little girl, everything you make is better than what people make outside. You’re really capable.”

Xia Yunxuan looked up and said, “Just eat your dumplings. If you keep praising me, I’ll start to believe you. Besides, the dumplings will get soggy if you don’t eat them.”

The two of them could really eat. Xia Yunxuan asked, “Are you two not full? If you’re not full, I can make some more.”

Xiao Yichen said, “Little girl, no need. We can’t possibly not be full with a bowl this big. You really think we’re pigs. It’s just that your dumplings are so delicious, we’re just not satisfied.”

“Look, we even finished the soup.” Gu Beihuai chimed in, “We’re not wasting food.”

Xiao Yichen glared at him. Gu Beihuai immediately shut up. Xiao Yichen said, “So much talking. Hurry up and finish eating and go wash the dishes. We have to go to work soon.”

“You’re a big man, you don’t want the little girl to wash the dishes, do you? If you do, you can forget about your hands.”

“I’m letting you come over for a free meal because you’re my best friend. I brought you along. Gu Beihuai said, Boss, don’t say anything else. I’ll wash the dishes. If you keep talking, I think we’ll both be in trouble.”

Xiao Yichen gave Gu Beihuai a look that said, “You’re smart.”

The three of them heard the broadcast and quickly went to the threshing ground at the village office to wait for the village head to assign tasks. At this time, Mrs. He walked over. Seeing the three of them enjoying themselves, her heart felt like it had been set on fire. Her granddaughter had married that butcher, she didn’t know how she was doing.

This damn girl was having a good time with two men. She was shameless and had no morals.

“Oh, Xia Yunxuan, you’re really enjoying yourself. You’ve really gone downhill since you left us. You’re really working hard, spinning around two men. You’re shameless,” Mrs. He said spitefully.

“Tell everyone, did you steal the sausages and bacon from my house, you damn girl? You’re so young and you’re already so ill-mannered. You even dare to steal from your own family. Now you dare to fool around with other men. You’re really embarrassing our Xia family.”

Xia Yunxuan knew that Mrs. He was here to pick a fight again. She stood up, looked directly at Mrs. He, and said with a sharp look, “Mrs. He, I’ve already cut ties with you. I’m not part of your family anymore. Stop bothering me. Stop picking on me. Don’t wander around here.”

Mrs. He was taken aback by Xia Yunxuan’s confidence. For a moment, she didn’t know how to respond. She thought Xia Yunxuan would just swallow her anger as she used to, but she didn’t expect her to be so tough now.

“I… I…” Mrs. He stammered for a long time and couldn’t say anything. She stiffened her neck and said, “I’m still your former milk mother. This is how you treat me? I’m just worried about you. I’m afraid you’ll be tricked by someone who seems good but is actually bad. What will you do then?” Mrs. He mumbled.

Xia Yunxuan said, “I don’t need you to worry about me. Do you want me to repeat what kind of life I lived in your house in front of everyone?”

“Let me tell you, I’m not the same Xia Yunxuan who would let you beat me and scold me. If you dare to bother me again, I don’t care who you are, I’ll beat you up.”

“You have time to bother me, why don’t you spend more time worrying about your good granddaughter? With her temper, she’ll probably be carried back home in a few days.”

“And if you don’t keep your own things safe and they get lost, don’t come looking for me. You don’t have any evidence. You’re slandering me. I’ll go to the police station and sue you.”

“Mrs. He, if you go to the police station, will your good grandson be able to find a wife?”

“We’ve already cut ties. We’re like two wells that don’t interfere with each other. If you see me, stay away, or you’ll end up like Xia Rourou.”

Seeing this, Mrs. He could only leave dejectedly, muttering as she walked, “This damn girl, I don’t know what’s gotten into her. Why is she so powerful now? She’s not the same dead girl she used to be.”

Mrs. He was wondering how this dead girl met those two educated youths. They looked like rich young masters from Beijing. They were dressed so well and must be very rich. Xia Rourou was already ruined. Didn’t she have a few granddaughters? There would always be opportunities.

As long as she got her granddaughter to use some tricks and get intimate with them, they would have to marry her. Otherwise, she would go to the police station and report them for molestation.

If she could get her granddaughter married to one of them, she would be blessed with wealth and her granddaughter would become a phoenix. Then she would definitely get a decent job for her grandson Da Bao. He wouldn’t have to worry about finding a wife. He could choose from any high-ranking officials’ daughters in Beijing.

Mrs. He was smiling so hard that her face was full of wrinkles. The people around her thought she was crazy and stayed far away. This woman was clearly not right. They were afraid that if something happened, Mrs. He would blame them. This wasn’t the first time something like this had happened.

Xiao Yichen and Gu Beihuai gave Xia Yunxuan a thumbs up. Gu Beihuai said, “Xia Comrade, you’re awesome. That’s how you should treat people like that. Otherwise, she’ll get even more arrogant. She might even throw a tantrum and act like she’s the boss because she’s old.”

“Xia Yunxuan said to the two of them, “Mrs. He isn’t a good person. You have to be careful. She loves to target rich educated youths like you. She has several granddaughters. You might not know this since you just came to the village.”

“Our village is different from your city. If someone sees you holding hands or hugging each other, they’ll insist you marry them. Otherwise, they’ll go to the police station and report you for molestation.”

“Also, be careful if someone falls into the water and you need to save them. Either call for help, hand them a stick, or don’t bother. If you save them and they cling to you, you’ll be in trouble. But if you like them, then forget what I said.”

“Do you two understand what I mean?” Gu Beihuai widened his eyes and asked in disbelief, “Xia Comrade, no way. Isn’t saving someone a good thing? Why would they cling to you? The people in your village are really tough.”

“I told you. It’s up to you how you handle it.”