Chapter 41 Took Peng Zhigang’s Underwear

The Bai family had been philanthropists for generations, and Bai Ziyong benefited from their good deeds. Jiang Li, having saved someone of such lineage, received many merit points. She felt she’d struck it rich. 

She was about to sleep when she sensed movement outside. Peng Zhigang, having had his clothes stolen, quietly returned to his room, relieved to have avoided detection.  He hadn’t had a good time; he and Li Yuehong had been bitten by many mosquitoes and had sex multiple times. He felt drained and determined not to be with Li Yuehong again.  He couldn’t satisfy her. Jiang Li ignored Peng Zhigang and went to sleep.

 The next morning, the older educated youths were relieved to see Peng Zhigang. “Peng Zhiqing, where were you? We were worried sick!” “What happened? You were out so late?” Peng Zhigang, having prepared an excuse with Li Yuehong, said he’d gone to collect firewood and fallen into a pit. The educated youths weren’t suspicious.

“Peng Zhiqing, you were lucky to climb out. We wouldn’t have found you for a long time.” Peng Zhigang gave a nervous laugh. “Yes, I was lucky.” “It’s good you’re okay. Next time, go with others. If something happens when you’re alone, no one can help.” Peng Zhigang agreed. Lin Shuyin gave him the pork that had been set aside for him.

 Peng Zhigang was surprised. Lin Shuyin explained that it was from the boars Jiang Li, Mu Jingxun, and Bai Ziyong had killed.  Peng Zhigang’s expression changed. They had also gone to the mountains? Did they see him and Li Yuehong? If their actions were discovered, it would be considered improper conduct.

 He asked Lin Shuyin if they had mentioned seeing anyone on the mountain. She said no.  Peng Zhigang was relieved.  With the meat, he planned to cook it for lunch.  Seeing how much meat Jiang Li had obtained, he was even more determined to win her over. 

Jiang Li, remembering the leftover cracklings, made millet porridge and prepared scallion pancakes with cracklings, chives, and vermicelli.

 Mu Jingxun and Bai Ziyong praised the pancakes. They went to work.  The team leader, knowing they had shared meat, assigned them light weeding work as a team. Sun Wenwen was jealous, seeing Jiang Li and Mu Jingxun together.  She wanted to get rid of Jiang Li. Peng Zhigang, despite being rejected, continued to bother Jiang Li.

Before Jiang Li reacted, Mu Jingxun and Bai Ziyong intervened.  Mu Jingxun said, “Peng Zhiqing, Jiang Zhiqing is a woman.  You’re harassing her.” Peng Zhiqing, feigning innocence, said, “Mu Zhiqing, that’s unfair. I’m just helping a newcomer.

 As the team leader, I care about the female educated youths. Is that wrong?” Mu Jingxun and Bai Ziyong saw through his hypocrisy. Bai Ziyong pulled out a pair of underwear and waved it in front of Peng Zhigang. Peng Zhigang’s face turned pale.

Jiang Li was shocked. It was Peng Zhigang’s underwear. Bai Ziyong pocketed it, clearly not bothered by the fact that it was dirty.