It was already past three in the afternoon when we arrived at the Li Family Village, and everyone was quite tired, mainly because Yang Xiuqin had so many things. The young women from the city at home saw them return and came to help.
"Hou Wenhui, I have too many things. Where did you buy your trunks?"
"There’s a carpenter in the village, come on, I’ll take you there. He has ready-made ordinary cabinets."
"That would be great. As long as I can store things, I’m not picky about appearances."
The young women laughed, and eventually everyone went together.
Women naturally love shopping, even when it comes to furniture, it’s very exciting.
Yang Xiuqin looked at the cabinet and laughed as she asked Hou Wenhui, "Can two cabinets fit in the room?"
"As you can see, it should be possible now, just not sure about the future. Who knows if more city youths will come.
Actually, five of the city youths don’t live at the youth point."
"Oh?"
"Those who have money build houses and move out on their own."
"Is that possible?"
"Of course it is. Actually, Li Family Village treats the city youths very well. Unimaginably well, you’ll come to know that your thousand yuan was definitely well spent."
Yang Xiuqin raised an eyebrow, could it be that Pan Xiaoying would spill the beans?
Hou Wenhui laughed, "Don’t overthink, Pan Xiaoying definitely wouldn’t tell me. Our relationship is the worst, of course. She doesn’t have good relations with anyone."
Yang Xiuqin smiled, bought two cabinets, a foot-soaking bucket, two wooden basins, and a small stool.
The young women were not around, so cooking became the responsibility of the young men.
When Yang Xiuqin returned and handed over the grain, Shen Youjun was a bit troubled, but still had to speak up.
"Yang, your grain isn’t enough."
"Haha, I know, I’ll find a chance to buy some."
"No need to go out to buy, just ask Village Chief Li, the village has a lot in storage."
"That would be great, Shen, how much am I short? What am I short of? Or rather, what should I buy?"
Seeing such an understanding Yang Xiuqin, everyone felt this was a good exchange.
Pan Xiaoying was also doing well. She is the type who makes a good first impression but her true colors were revealed early on.
In Liu Family Village, there were more young women than men. Their relations were decent. Seeing Pan Xiaoying as a straightforward person.
Everyone chatted happily together.
Pan Xiaoying lay in bed, thinking she must establish herself here. She couldn’t be like in Li Family Village again, leaving in shame.
The Tao Family Brothers and Sisters were having a meal at the Li Family. Li Yungui spoke about the new city youth.
"Seems like a straightforward person, not too cunning."
"So better than Pan Xiaoying? Sounds like a good trade." Wang Menglin chuckled.
"So far, so good."
"Actually, ever since Yan Shuping’s incident, Pan Xiaoying has become more honest. If she hadn’t embarrassed my brother, feeling too disgraced, she probably wouldn’t have thought about leaving."
Tao Chunhe laughed, "Then is it my fault?"
"Haha, just feel that Pan Xiaoying made a poor move, she’ll regret it in the future."
"Regret what? She must have gotten money from Yang Xiuqin. I reckon it’s a thousand yuan?"
"Cousin, how do you know?"
"You guys think too highly of Pan Xiaoying. If there’s no benefit, would she agree? She doesn’t have such thin skin. Also, when I went to the youth point, I heard rumors that someone was willing to pay a thousand yuan to come to our area, so I think it must be like that."
Li Yungui also nodded, "Probably, but I don’t know how much, though she must have received benefits."
Qu Xiaoli sighed, "You can sell a spot for a thousand yuan? Maybe I should sell my own registration too?"
The kids laughed loudly.
Tonight, Tao YanZhen stayed to accompany her cousin to sleep. The two talked about Li Manjiang.
At this time, Li Manjiang was angrily fuming. Now he finally realized how blind he was before. Watching Chen Fengying cry coyly before him, he felt the urge to curse.
"Mr. Chen, sorry, this is between you and your husband, I can’t say anything. Most importantly, I don’t want my wife to misunderstand. I now feel that talking to other women isn’t fair to her.
If you really have issues, you can talk to the political commissar, he can talk to the leadership."
Chen Fengying couldn’t believe what she heard, she even forgot to cry.
Just now he said even talking to other women isn’t fair to his wife?
He must be madly in love with that woman, right? Why didn’t I seize Li Manjiang before? Now there’s not even a chance to regret?
After Li Manjiang spoke, he bypassed Chen Fengying, having no time to bother with her.
Why did I ever think Chen Fengying was a sensible, self-respecting woman?
Now I finally know it was all bullshit. But this is what she deserved, really. If she hadn’t agreed to marry me, I wouldn’t be so angry. Wouldn’t be so embarrassed.
They really suit each other. Watching them be this way, makes me glad.
After Li Manjiang left, Zhao Hongsheng stepped out from the shadows, "What? Came to cry to your ex-man? Such a pity, he’s not buying it anymore."
Chen Fengying was startled, she was truly afraid of Zhao Hongsheng.
"No, I just happened to bump into him. Plus, my eyes were uncomfortable." Chen Fengying explained desperately.
Zhao Hongsheng simply laughed. He said nothing more, but turned and left.
Chen Fengying followed fearfully behind him, terrified of what was in store for her.
Now she regretted it even more. Had she married Li Manjiang, would he treat her like a treasure, as he did his wife?
Zhao Hongsheng suddenly stopped, and in her worried thoughts, Chen Fengying bumped straight into his back.
"What? Feeling shaken? I bet you are envious of Li Manjiang’s wife, huh? But that’s not your fate.
I, Zhao Hongsheng, might not treat you well. But remember, only I can abandon you, or you’ll never leave, just try if you don’t believe."
Chen Fengying trembled, "I have no intention of leaving you, really."
Zhao Hongsheng chuckled again, turning to continue walking.
Li Manjiang felt nauseated, so he returned to the dormitory. The first thing he did was take out a photo of his wife, and as he looked at his beautiful little wife, a happy smile appeared on his face. How could anyone compare with his wife, the most beautiful woman in the world?
Chapter 1327: Exchange
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