Chapter 35: Aunt Guihua came to the Youth League Center to propose marriage

Mu Jingxun’s family was clearly well-off, and they would likely arrange a suitable match for him; these country girls wouldn’t be considered.  With Mu Jingxun unavailable, the older woman set her sights on Bai Ziyong.  Bai Ziyong also gave an excuse, saying he was already promised to someone.  With both young men unavailable, the older woman was disappointed and worked listlessly.  The villagers gossiped about Li Ermazi and Sun Wenwen. Many saw Li Ermazi touch Sun Wenwen, ruining her reputation.

 Who would marry her now? Sun Wenwen was furious at the gossip. Li Ermazi had touched her, but they hadn’t slept together. Aunt Guihua was pleased with the gossip and said, “Don’t worry, Ermazi touched Sun Zhiqing, and we’ll take responsibility.

 We’re not irresponsible. I’ll propose marriage.”  At noon, Aunt Guihua, Li Ermazi, and a matchmaker came to the educated youth’s quarters to propose marriage, nearly making Sun Wenwen furious. The older educated youths came to watch.

Jiang Li, about to eat, came out to watch the drama. She wanted to see who would win—Aunt Guihua or Sun Wenwen.  Seeing them, Sun Wenwen grabbed a stick and swung it at them. “Don’t talk nonsense! Li Ermazi only saved me; he didn’t do anything else.

I won’t marry him, and I don’t need your responsibility. Get lost! If you mention this again, I’ll beat you up!” Aunt Guihua took a step back.

 “Sun Zhiqing, we’re taking responsibility. Everyone knows Ermazi touched you. If you don’t marry him, you’ll never marry.  A woman needs a husband, right?” Sun Wenwen spat.  Aunt Guihua dodged just in time.

 Aunt Guihua was annoyed. “I’ll never marry Li Ermazi. I didn’t ask for your responsibility! Get lost!” Sun Wenwen swung her stick at them. Seeing her attack, Aunt Guihua and Li Ermazi left. Sun Wenwen cried and ran back to her room. Jiang Li ate her meal, finding it uninteresting.  Aunt Guihua was weak.

 After eating, Jiang Li went to weed and then went to the mountain to cultivate. Others thought she was hunting. Mu Jingxun and Bai Ziyong also went to the mountain. Jiang Li found a place with abundant spiritual energy to cultivate.

 After an hour, she wiped the sweat from her forehead and used her spiritual sense to search. She was looking for herbs or game when she saw two people having sex.  Jiang Li had seen many films, but this was a live show.

 It was shocking.  She recognized the man—Peng Zhigang. The woman was unfamiliar, but Jiang Li’s divination revealed she was the branch secretary’s daughter, Li Yuehong. Jiang Li was disgusted. If they were just having sex, it was fine.  But Peng Zhigang had been fawning over her, then having sex with another woman.

He was a scumbag. Jiang Li heard their conversation. Li Yuehong spoke softly, fearing discovery, but sometimes her voice rose. After three minutes, they finished. Jiang Li thought Peng Zhigang’s performance was pathetic.

 Li Yuehong was probably naive or hadn’t experienced other men. Otherwise, she wouldn’t be with someone with such poor stamina.  Li Yuehong leaned against Peng Zhigang, saying, “Zhigang, do you like the new educated youth, Jiang Li? You’ve been fawning over her.”

Li Yuehong’s tone was clearly filled with resentment and jealousy. Peng Zhigang quickly hugged her. “Of course not! I’m just showing the new educated youths more attention as their leader. Jiang Li can’t compare to you. Look how fierce she is; she hits people without hesitation. Men like gentle women like you, not fierce ones.

City girls are difficult to please; country girls are simpler and more understanding.” Jiang Li was speechless. Why was he dragging her into this? She would give Peng Zhigang a few slaps later. Li Yuehong was swayed.

 “Okay, I believe you. Zhigang, I’ve given myself to you, so you must take responsibility. When will you propose to my family?” Li Yuehong was the branch secretary’s daughter; marrying her would be advantageous for Peng Zhigang. Before Jiang Li arrived, he had planned to marry Li Yuehong. But now he wanted to wait.

 If he couldn’t get Jiang Li, he would marry Li Yuehong.  But he couldn’t reveal his true feelings, so he said, “Let’s wait. I need to prepare things to impress your parents. I’ll tell my family and ask them to send money and coupons.

 Then I’ll buy more things, and your parents will be more willing to let you marry me.” Li Yuehong believed him and was touched by his consideration.