Chapter 133: Feeling Stimulated

“Nowadays, isn’t free love all the rage? If someone can win Luo Qiao’s favor, who can still control it?”

“Well, Luo Qiao has to like the person too. That girl is sharp.”

“Alright, let’s disperse. It’s been a tiring day.”

Li Xiulan returned to her courtyard and sat there thinking. Today, two groups of people came to see Luo Qiao. The ones who came in the morning were said to be here to express gratitude, but they clearly weren’t from ordinary families.

If there were real issues to deal with, they would certainly lend a hand. This morning, she specifically returned to see them again and noticed they had brought many good things for Luo Qiao.

Unexpectedly, this afternoon more people came looking for Luo Qiao. The matter between Luo Qiao and the youngest son needs to be settled quickly. Now, who knows how many people in the village have their eyes on Luo Qiao.

If they can finalize the marriage with the youngest son, finding a job won’t be a problem. In the future, this family might even live a good life together. If Luo Qiao gains anything in the future, they can benefit from it too.

The more she thought about it, the happier she became, smiling all over her face. Feng Xiaojuan, the eldest daughter-in-law, saw her mother-in-law sitting there grinning foolishly and rolled her eyes, thinking she must be daydreaming again.

Meanwhile, in Zhao’s house, Zhao Pulin sat on a stool rolling dry tobacco leaves, and Gao Suhua came over and sat down. “It’s really unbelievable. How did that girl get to know so many well-connected people?

If only we had accepted her into our home back then. It’s such a pity for all those good things. It’s really frustrating.”

Zhao Pulin lit the rolled cigarette and exhaled a smoke ring lightly, saying, “It’s just your fate.”

Gao Suhua asked, “What if we find someone to go and negotiate with her? Will Luo Qiao loosen up and come back?”

Zhao Pulin looked at his wife as if she were a fool, even reaching out to touch her forehead and joking, “You’re not feverish, are you? What nonsense are you talking about? When we first settled here, it was so difficult and she didn’t come back. Now, it’s even less likely.

Last time you plotted against her, Luo Qiao hasn’t come to settle the score with you yet. You better not provoke her again. If anything happens, don’t blame me for not warning you.”

Gao Suhua was about to say something when their young daughter, Zhao Xiaoyun, ran in excitedly, “Mom, Luo Qiao is amazing! That ^[1]“PLA” stands for the People’s Liberation Army, which is the armed forces of the People’s Republic of China. It includes the Ground Force, Navy, Air Force, Rocket Force, and … Continue readingPLA soldier even distributed cigarettes to the villagers. Uncle Dawang just said it was his first time smoking such expensive cigarettes.

He also brought a lot of things for Luo Qiao. I saw several pieces of fabric in that bag, and what was the name of the one that Secretary Zhang’s daughter-in-law Qiaoyan was drinking? Ah, yeah, there were several cans of something called “malted milk”.

Oh, if only you had recognized her as your daughter back then, we could have benefitted from those things too. Now we can only watch from the sidelines. My heart feels so sad.”

Zhao Pulin glared fiercely at his youngest daughter, saying, “Watch your mouth! Don’t blabber nonsense. Don’t let others hear such words. Does our family lack food or drink? How many kids in the village have had that fancy stuff?”

In the future, stop stirring up trouble for no reason. Get those chickens back in their coop. Don’t learn your mother’s shallow ways, or you’ll just become a laughingstock.”

Seeing her father’s stern expression, Zhao Xiaoyun dared not say anything more and quickly got up and ran away.

However, she couldn’t help but feel heartbroken when she thought about those nutritional supplements and fabrics. It really feels like she missed a golden opportunity.

Zhao Pulin watched his daughter leave and then turned to Gao Suhua, saying, “Stop worrying about those things. Since we didn’t recognize her back then, let’s not do anything that will make us a laughing stock in the future. If you have no shame, I and our daughters still do.”