“Why did your conversation go off track? Aren't we talking about the two young ones breaking off the engagement?
I heard the reason; apparently, that Liu family boy is about to become official, and he wants to marry a City Dweller, which is why he broke the engagement!”
“What? The Liu family boy is really going to become a City Dweller? That’s impressive; his monthly Salary won't be small!”
“No matter how much, he’ll be eating a Public Sector Meal from now on.
He’ll also get money and ration coupons monthly. The Liu Family is different now.
It’s no wonder that Liu Guohui wants to break off the engagement.”
These women were chattering away, their Expressions full of envy.
As soon as Wu Chunhua spoke, the atmosphere instantly soured.
“Hmph! In my opinion, that little slut from the Lin Family deserved to have her engagement broken.
With that Bookworm look of hers, what young man would like her?
And her mother isn't any good either.
Being ugly is one thing, but she’s also a slut who hasn't seen a Man in ages.
Her Daughter having her engagement broken is retribution for her stealing other people’s men…”
As soon as Wu Chunhua vented her anger, a basin of dirty water was splashed onto her face.
“……Get lost!”
The one who threw the water was an old Woman.
With short, salt-and-pepper hair, she was nearly 1.7 meters tall, much taller than the other women in the Production Brigade.
Her body was also very thin, but her eyes were bright.
She looked fierce, and when angered, she could make people’s hearts tremble.
This was Lin Tang’s biological grandmother—Zhao Shuzhen.
When Wu Chunhua saw her, her whole body stiffened.
She didn't dare remove the vegetable leaves from her head.
She moved her lips but didn't dare say a single word of rebuttal.
In the next instant, she quickly spoke conciliatory words, “Aunt, Aunt Zhao, we were just joking, please don’t be angry…”
“Joking with your Old Mother? Should I beat you up and say I was joking?
It’s none of my business who you joke with, just don’t joke about my Lin Family, or Old Mother will make you pay!”
Zhao Shuzhen was furious.
She glared, silencing everyone present with fear.
Her good Granddaughter was inexplicably having her engagement broken and was being gossiped about casually.
Did these people think she, Zhao Shuzhen, couldn't wield a knife anymore?!
Wu Chunhua licked her dry lips and forced a stiff smile.
“I was speaking nonsense, Old Aunt, please don’t be angry. It’s all my fault for having a loose tongue. You are magnanimous, please don’t hold it against me…”
Saying this, she slapped her own face a few crisp times.
She looked completely obedient.
She had no choice but to slap herself.
In this entire area, who didn't know that Zhao Shuzhen was a notorious Bandit back in the day?
She used to chop people as easily as chopping Watermelons.
A Woman with more strength than any Man—who wasn't afraid of her?
Zhao Shuzhen glanced at the others and let out a cold scoff.
She couldn't be bothered to say anything more and just went back.
The gossiping Women felt a chill in their hearts, exchanged glances, and then quickly hurried back to their respective homes.
Good heavens, that was terrifying!
How did Aunt Zhao’s ears grow?
When Wu Chunhua came to her senses, everyone had already scattered.
She only felt wronged, filled with hatred and anger.
Thinking of the honest blockhead of a Man at home who didn't even have the ability to stand up for her, her eyes turned bloodshot with hatred.
It was all Li Xiuli’s fault!
If it weren't for her, her life wouldn't have turned out this way.
Holding a surge of anger in her chest, when Wu Chunhua got home, she started scolding Wang Zhaodi, who was slowly feeding the chickens.
“Can’t you do anything faster? Feeding chickens so slowly, do you think you’re herding cattle?
Causing trouble for Old Mother all day long. What good is a Girl like you?
Useless at work, and ugly too. It’s uncertain if you’ll ever get married.
Don’t let it come to the point where I not only fail to receive a Betrothal gift but have to pay money out of pocket…”
Looking at Wang Zhaodi’s dark and thin face, and her slightly swollen body, Wu Chunhua felt a strong sense of Dislike surge up.
Her own Appearance wasn't bad; she used to be considered the village beauty.
Who knew that the Daughter she gave birth to would have an Appearance like a joke.
She truly inherited all the flaws of her father, Wang Daniu!
Dark and short, just terribly ugly.
Although Wu Chunhua disliked Lin Tang, she couldn't say a single bad thing about Lin Tang’s Appearance.
Even if she said Lin Tang wasn't good-looking, it was purely out of jealousy.
How could that ugly woman Li Xiuli give birth to such a fair and beautiful Daughter?
It was truly Annoying!
Wang Zhaodi felt immense grievance being mercilessly criticized by her mother, but she couldn't express it.
It wasn't like she wanted to look so ugly!
Wang Zhaodi felt miserable, but she absolutely dared not retort.
If she dared to say one word back, her mother’s Broom would come flying at her.
Lin Tang returned to the Yard, Leading her Nephew.
Hearing the sounds of scolding and beating coming from next door, the Aunt and Nephew exchanged glances.
Gou Dan said in a low voice, “Little Aunt, Grandma said that family next door are troublemakers, and we normal people should keep our distance.
If you see them in the future, keep your distance too.
They are the biggest bullies of the weak and fear the strong. If they can’t bully my Dad and the others, they’ll bully you.”
He didn't quite Understand what a 'troublemaker' was.
Anyway, those were Grandma’s words, so he used them to caution his Little Aunt.
Although he was young, he understood things clearly.
That dark-faced Sister next door didn't like his Little Aunt.
Lin Tang inwardly lamented how weak she appeared in her nephew’s eyes.
How could even a child start worrying about her?
How embarrassing!
“I know, don’t worry.”
After they spoke a few words, Li Mu came out of the house.
Seeing the Firewood Lin Tang was carrying on her back, she quickly walked over and took it.
“Tangtang, you haven't recovered yet, why did you go out?
Your brother went out looking for you. Didn't you run into him and Gou Dan?”
Lin Tang hadn't expected her mother to return so quickly. Her eyes flickered slightly, and she smiled softly.
“I just walked around the foot of the mountain. Gou Dan and I took a small path, so we must have missed my brother and the others.”
Li Xiuli couldn't tell that she was feeling guilty. She lightly tapped Lin Tang’s Forehead.
“You, alright, I won't say any more, as long as you’re fine.
Be careful these few days, and take Gou Dan with you wherever you go.”
Saying this, she looked at Gou Dan.
“Gou Dan, your Little Aunt’s head injury is serious.
Stay close to your Little Aunt these few days, and don't let anyone bully her again.
If you complete your Mission well, Grandma will steam Eggs for you in a couple of days.”
Gou Dan’s eyes immediately lit up, and he patted his small chest.
“Grandma, don’t worry, I will definitely take good care of my Little Aunt.”
Thinking of the steamed Eggs eaten at noon, the little boy’s mouth watered profusely.
His skinny face was full of longing.
Li Xiuli didn't notice and felt the basket in her hand was a bit heavy.
“What is in this basket? Why does it feel a bit heavy when I hold it?”
Gou Dan then remembered that his Little Aunt had found meat. The joy in his eyes was hard to hide, and he lowered his voice:
“……Grandma, it’s meat.”
He wondered if Grandma would let him have a couple more pieces of meat?
Li Mu looked at him with an expression like she was looking at a lunatic.
It’s over!
Her grandson is crazy about meat.
Meat?
She wanted meat too; who didn't want meat in those days?
But dreaming was faster.
Seeing his Grandma looking at him disbelievingly, the little face grew anxious, and he decided to prove it with action.
“……If you don’t believe me, I’ll show you.”