Chapter 58

The aunties said indignantly, “Why should we pay her money? We don’t owe her anything.”

“Our mouths are our own. We’re allowed to speak, aren’t we? Why didn’t she show her documents earlier? She’s deliberately embarrassing us.”

“Hehehe,” Xia Yunxuan sneered at the old women. “What’s wrong? You can’t control your stinky mouths, and now you’re blaming me?”

“You don’t owe me money, but who told you to scold me so happily? You think you can just open your mouths and talk like machine guns without taking responsibility?

“If I had shown my documents earlier, you would have said they were fake, that they were forged, right? You’re always right. I give you three minutes to give me 10 yuan. I won’t name names. Don’t think you can escape by staying silent now.”

“I, Xia Yunxuan, am a person who repays every grievance. I’m not the same Xia Yunxuan who was timid and submissive. Anyone who wants to pick on me will suffer a worse fate than this. Today, I’m being lenient because of the captain.”

“If you don’t go get the money now, you’ll have to pay double later. I’m just giving you a friendly reminder.”

“Why are you asking for money? You’re like a foot stuck in glue, unable to move. Why don’t you think before you speak? You didn’t think about how a girl like me would feel after hearing those words?”

“You were so venomous and so happy. Your mouths were like dams that couldn’t hold back the water. You were spitting everywhere.” The others thought to themselves, “This Girl Yun is really not someone you can mess with. Her tongue is so sharp.”

At this time, Xiao Yichen finally stepped forward. “He said, ‘Everyone, since we’re all here, I’ll say a few words. I hope you listen carefully.'”

“Xia Yunxuan Tongzhi is now my girlfriend. Don’t you dare bully her. Otherwise, you’re messing with me.”

“And I know some of you have certain thoughts. I can only say that you’re all frogs at the bottom of a well, shallow. Xia Yunxuan is the only one for me. I will be good to her for the rest of my life. I won’t abandon her like you think.”

“We will only live happily ever after. What you’re thinking doesn’t exist. When my house is built, Xia Tongzhi and I will go get our marriage license. We’ll definitely invite everyone for a drink.”

“And this is Gu Beihuai. He’s my best friend from the city. Don’t use your dirty minds to think about us. We’re not as filthy as you. Haven’t you ever had dinner with your friends?”

“If I hear any more gossip in the village, I’ll cut out that person’s tongue. If you can’t speak properly, then don’t speak. Your tongue is just a decoration.”

The villagers and intellectuals widened their eyes. They couldn’t believe that Xiao Zhiqing actually liked Girl Yun. Why didn’t they have such good luck? Why weren’t their daughters and granddaughters liked by intellectuals? Girl Yun was really soaring high. She had flown to the top of the branch now.

Feng Shuwen was furious. Jealousy burned in her eyes. Why was she inferior to a country bumpkin? Was Xiao Yichen blind? Why didn’t he choose her? What was she lacking compared to that country bumpkin?

Xia Yunxuan thought, “This guy is moving fast. When did I say we would go get our marriage license when the house is built? I need to think about it more. I won’t be so easily won over.”

But now that he had said it, they would get the license. If they didn’t get along, they could just divorce. She wouldn’t put all her eggs in one basket.

Xiao Yichen saw that Xia Yunxuan didn’t refute him, so he was very happy. He said, “I told you my face was useful. The little girl will be mine soon. Should I thank those troublemakers? Otherwise, I don’t know how long it would have taken.”

The Little Red Soldier, although he didn’t know the background of this intellectual, could tell from his appearance, demeanor, and clothing that he was either rich or noble. They couldn’t afford to offend him. They still had some common sense.

The Little Red Soldier said, “Since things are clear now, go get 10 yuan as compensation for Xia Tongzhi. And the person who wrote the report, make them wear a sign and parade around the village for three days. Since they love writing so much, let them write to their heart’s content.”

Xia Yunyan heard that she was going to be paraded around the village with a sign. She was terrified and said tremblingly, “Comrade Little Red Soldier, I know I was wrong. I’ll go apologize to my sister right now and ask for her forgiveness, okay? Please don’t make me wear a sign and parade around the village. I’m still young. How will I get married if you do that?”

Xia Yunxuan said, “Xia Yunyan, I’m not your sister. Please don’t try to be close to me. I don’t know you. Who are you?”

“You know your reputation will be ruined and you won’t be able to get married. Didn’t you think about me when you were reporting me? You’re such a hypocrite. When it happens to you, you’re crying and begging. But when you’re hurting others, you’re the worst.”

“Xia Yunxuan’s aunt, Bai Lanhua, said, ‘Girl Yun, your cousin knows she was wrong. Just be kind and forgive her, okay? Otherwise, I’ll kneel down for you.'”

Xia Yunxuan saw Bai Lanhua about to kneel down. She quickly stepped aside and patted her chest. “Auntie, if you don’t like me, just say it. You’re kneeling down now. Are you trying to get rid of me? Don’t you know that spreading feudal superstitions is punishable by criticism? You’re so cruel.”

“No wonder your daughter is so vicious at such a young age. She learned it from you.” Bai Lanhua immediately said, “Girl Yun, Auntie was wrong. I forgot. Please forgive Auntie, okay?”

“You’re still a Xia. We’re all family. We’re closer than blood. What’s so bad that can’t be forgiven? Besides, you’re fine now. Can’t you just let your cousin go?”

“Hehehe. Auntie, I didn’t realize you could be so sarcastic. I’m fine because I’m capable. Otherwise, I would have been kidnapped by your daughter.”

“You call this being fine? What would you call something bad? Besides, it’s not like I’m picking on you. It’s like you’ve been targeting me.”

“I remember it was below freezing, and you wouldn’t let me wash my clothes with hot water. You instigated my mother to do that, right? You didn’t care that other people’s daughters were suffering. But now that it’s your own daughter, you’re making a big fuss.”

“Auntie, I’ll tell you this. Don’t even think about me letting Xia Yunyan go. It’s not even a possibility. Besides, it was the Little Red Soldier who said it, not me. If you want to complain, go to him. Why are you coming to me? You’re picking on the weak.”