Chapter 3.2

As soon as Jiang Yao turned around, Du YueJiao stared at her back. She couldn’t understand why Jiang Yao suddenly turned against her.

Could it be that she found out she was using her? But apart from herself, no one knew what she was thinking. Even Du Yuejia always thought she was a good sister!

Du YueJiao tried to find a chance to talk to Jiang Yao privately, but after going to the kitchen twice, she and Zhu Xia were together, so she couldn’t get in.

Jiang Yao was genuinely grateful to everyone for helping her and she also wanted to inquire about the Lu family’s situation. Apart from knowing that Lu Che was a big shot in the business world, there seemed to be no other information in the original owner’s memory and the original text.

She had always been independent and calm. Now that she had accepted the fact of transmigration, she had to plan well for the future.

If she wanted to live safely in the countryside, she had to find a reliable backing. Although the Lu family was currently down and out, in the long run, it would be a good idea to latch onto the thigh of a big shot in the business world.

Moreover, they had embraced each other while soaking wet last night, and the big shot still maintained his gentlemanly demeanour. He was truly an ideal choice.

“Put this pigskin in as well.” Jiang Yao cut off the pigskin from the small piece of pork Lu Che gave her and handed it to Zhu Xia.

“Is this… okay? I feel bad letting you spend so much.” Zhu Xia looked at the shiny pigskin, swallowed unconsciously, but still reluctantly refused.

These days, everyone’s stomachs were lacking in oil and water, otherwise they wouldn’t get hungry so quickly. Zhu Xia saw that Jiang Yao’s family conditions were not bad, but eating someone else’s pigskin was still a sin.

“It’s okay. You all helped me so much this morning, so a piece of pigskin is definitely worth it.” Jiang Yao said playfully, “Actually, I’m only willing to give you pigskin. Later, when I fry this fat into lard residue, I won’t be willing to treat you.”

At this point, Zhu Xia no longer hesitated. She accepted the pigskin and happily said, “Having pigskin is already great. You keep this pig fat residue for yourself. We wouldn’t dare to eat it even if our skin were thicker than pigskin.”

A piece of pigskin broke Zhu Xia’s stereotypical impression of Jiang Yao. Halfway through the meal, the two of them were already chatting happily. Jiang Yao felt the timing was right and casually asked, “Do you know someone named Lu Qing?”

“Lu Qing?” Zhu Xia was startled and paused before asking, “Are you talking about the Lu Qing from the end of the village? Why are you suddenly asking about her?”

“No reason,” Jiang Yao improvised. “There were many people queuing to buy meat this morning. If it wasn’t for Lu Qing’s help, I wouldn’t have been able to buy any! I hadn’t met her before, but she said she recognised me. I’ve been in the countryside for almost three months now, and I haven’t even recognised the members of the production team yet. It affects my integration into rural life in the future. Since, you’re one of the old youths in our dormitory, I thought I’d ask for your advice.”

Zhu Xia, being a model worker of Shanping Commune, was very supportive of actively accepting re-education from poor farmers. Although she had some doubts about this issue in her mind, she forgot everything in the moment and immediately briefed Jiang Yao on the situation of the Lu family.

The Lu family used to be well-off, and they were quite prestigious in Qingyuan. However, with the changing times, they fell into decline.

It’s said that wealth doesn’t last for more than three generations. When it came to Lu Qing’s father, Lu Youwei, not only did he lead an unproductive life, he was also executed for committing hooliganism, which added to the misfortunes of the Lu family.

It wasn’t until Lu Qing married a military officer that the situation improved slightly for the Lu family.

“That Lu Qing’s husband is quite good, isn’t he? He doesn’t mind her family background.” Jiang Yao couldn’t help but marvel.

“You’re too naive,” Zhu Xia disagreed. “Since you’ve met Lu Qing and know that she’s very beautiful, right? To be honest, before you arrived, there wasn’t anyone in the whole Shanping Commune who was more attractive than Lu Qing. That military officer must have been attracted to her looks.

“Furthermore, Lu Qing can be considered as sacrificing herself for the family. Her husband is a battalion commander but he’s twelve years older than her and almost the same age as her father. Moreover, in order to be a support for the Lu family, she didn’t go with the army. Apart from visiting the troops with her son and daughter once or twice a year, she stays at her parents’ house for the rest of the time.”

“…What about the other members of the Lu family?”

“There aren’t many people in the Lu family now,” Zhu Xia said. “Old Lady Lu is old and in poor health. She stays at home all day and rarely goes out.

“Lu Qing also has a younger brother named Lu Che, who is notoriously known for being a troublemaker. It’s said that he’s extremely ruthless and skilled in fighting. There used to be people who would cause trouble at the Lu family’s doorstep, but once he grew up a bit, no one dared anymore, at most just some verbal scuffles.”

“Although resorting to violence is not right, Lu Che is quite formidable and can protect his family.” Jiang Yao quietly praised.

As soon as Zhu Xia heard this, she immediately admonished, “Formidable my foot! This kind of troublemaker, when you encounter him, remember to turn around and leave. Don’t foolishly go up to him, otherwise, you won’t be able to handle the consequences.”

“…” She didn’t just go up to him, she practically threw herself at him.