newbobooks Chapter 94 He broke up with her
Chapter 94 He broke up with her
The next day, the village chief's nephew stared wide-eyed at the chubby girl in front of him, utterly astonished. He couldn't believe that this girl, who had always been so obedient to him, would suddenly break up with him! What surprised him even more was the chubby girl's bizarre reason for the breakup. With her hands on her hips, she declared confidently, "Grandma said that you don't look like a good person, so let's break up!"
Upon hearing this, the village chief's nephew immediately blushed with anxiety. He quickly grabbed the chubby girl's hand and pleaded pitifully, "No, darling, we've been through so much together, how can we just break up like this?" However, the chubby girl remained unmoved. She replied seriously with a straight face, "Hmph, who told you to be so disliked? Not only does Grandmother look down on you, but even Chestnut Girl despises you. It's clear that you're no good!"
Hearing this, the village chief's nephew felt a pang of sorrow, and tears welled up in his eyes. His voice trembling with sobs, he pleaded, "My dear aunt, please, have mercy on me! It was indeed my fault for breaking up with Chestnut Girl, but my heart truly belongs only to you; there's no room for anyone else. My love for you is absolute and unwavering. Please, please don't abandon me!"
Upon hearing this, the chubby girl couldn't help but show a smug look on her face. She tilted her head slightly and asked coquettishly, "Oh? Is that really so? In that case, shouldn't we start planning our wedding?"
The village chief's nephew scratched the back of his head somewhat embarrassedly. His once handsome face was now full of confusion. He looked at the person in front of him and slowly said, "Darling, I'm really sorry. I've been so busy with work lately. How about we postpone the wedding for a while? But don't worry, no matter what, I've decided that I want to marry you!"
Hearing this, the chubby girl's eyes widened in anger, her plump face turning red with rage. She replied sternly and decisively, "Hmph! Since you're so unwilling to get married now, let's not force each other anymore. Let's just break up! From now on, you go your way, I'll go mine, and neither of us will bother the other!"
Seeing that the chubby girl was really angry, the village chief's nephew panicked. He hurriedly reached out and grabbed the chubby girl's chubby little hand, and apologized with a big smile: "Oh, baby, please don't be angry. It's all my fault! What do you think we should do? I'll do whatever you say without hesitation. I'll follow your arrangements!"
The chubby girl remained resolute. She gritted her teeth and squeezed out two words: "Marriage!"
Seeing this, the village chief's nephew nodded frantically like a chicken pecking at rice, repeatedly agreeing, "Okay, okay, no problem, no problem, I promise you, alright? Let's start preparing for the wedding right away!"
Upon hearing this, the chubby girl's plump face broke into a satisfied smile. She nodded emphatically and said, "That's more like it! That's more like it!" After saying that, she patted her round belly with her hand.
The village chief's nephew, standing to the side, seemed a little embarrassed. He scratched his head and replied softly, "Oh, Fatty, you don't know, I was raised by the village chief and his wife since I was little. They're as important to me as my own parents. So I think we should talk to them about this first. If I can free up some time this weekend, how about we go back to our hometown together?"
However, the chubby girl was unhappy when she heard this. She widened her eyes and asked angrily, "What? From what you're saying, do you not want to marry me? Why do you always make excuses! If you really don't want to get married, just say so. Let's not drag this out any longer and make a clean break as soon as possible!"
Seeing this, the village chief's nephew quickly waved his hands and explained, "No, no, Fatty, please don't misunderstand me! I sincerely want to marry you, but in my heart, Uncle and Aunt have always been the most respected people. They have been very kind to me. And of course, I hope to get their blessings and approval for such an important matter as marriage."
After hearing this explanation, the chubby girl's expression softened slightly, but she still muttered unhappily, "Hmph, fine then, in that case, let's go back together this weekend." After saying that, she fell silent.
Just then, the village chief's nephew suddenly spoke up and suggested, "Hey, Fatty, look, Tianshuo hasn't been home to visit his parents for a long time. Why don't we take him along this time and let him go back and visit his family?"
The chubby girl grinned from ear to ear, hands on her hips, head tilted back, and let out a hearty laugh: "Hahaha, of course! Oh dear, my memory is so bad, I almost forgot about him! I'll take your advice and bring my little brother home to see him too!"
At this moment, in the tranquil and beautiful Xinghua Village, three young people were busily packing their luggage, preparing to embark on their journey back to the city. However, a woman standing to the side revealed a hint of reluctance in her eyes. She gently tugged at the sleeve of one of the young men and said softly, "Children, you've finally come back to the village. Can't you stay a few more days?"
The young man who was being pulled back was Gu Wanfeng. He looked embarrassed and replied, "Auntie, I'm so sorry. I have a lot of work to do. If I don't go back soon, I'm afraid it will cause a big problem. I will definitely come back to visit you when I have time."
Hearing this, the woman frowned and said with a guilty conscience, "Alas, but... I haven't been able to properly entertain you since you came. Especially you, Wanfeng, who got food poisoning from eating something bad. I feel really bad about it. How about this, you stay a few more days, and I'll make you some delicious food to take back for your parents to try."
"Okay, thank you!" Gu Wanfeng nodded readily and thanked him with gratitude.
Just then, Su Yuning and Ye Beichen, who were standing to the side, exchanged a glance and then asked in unison, "What about us?"
The woman glanced at them sideways, feigning indifference, and waved her hand casually, saying, "You two aren't exactly honored guests, do you think I'd prepare food for you? Don't even think about it!" Everyone present froze, momentarily speechless. However, a short while later, a hearty, uncontrollable laugh suddenly erupted—it was Gu Wanfeng. He was clutching his stomach, his body arching back and forth from the intense laughter, tears welling in his eyes.
"Hmph! That's so unfair!" Su Yuning puffed out her cheeks angrily and retorted loudly. In contrast, Ye Beichen looked utterly aggrieved, clearly dissatisfied but not daring to express it directly. Their comical display of anger and helplessness successfully amused Old Su and the woman, making them burst into laughter. The whole scene instantly became lively and filled with a joyful atmosphere.
"No matter what, our Su family owes Young Master Gu a debt, so it's only natural to provide him with food and drink. Even sending him rare treasures would be perfectly justified," Old Su replied solemnly. Su Yuning and Ye Beichen exchanged a glance, and could only obediently accept their fate.
"Uncle and Auntie, what's good to eat this season?" Gu Wanfeng couldn't help but step forward, asking the two elders with a face full of curiosity. His clear, watery eyes sparkled with anticipation, as if he couldn't wait to find out.
"Hehe, I don't really know about that. You should ask your aunt." Old Su chuckled憨厚ly, then picked up his fishing rod and stool, and leisurely walked towards the door, muttering, "The weather's nice today, perfect for catching some big fish!"
Hearing this, Gu Wanfeng quickly turned her gaze to the woman beside her. The woman smiled slightly, thought for a moment, and then said, "Speaking of delicious foods this season, there are so many! Like shepherd's purse wontons, toon and egg pancakes, elm seed steamed buns, fried spring rolls, and Grain Rain tea..." The woman talked on and on, and in no time she had listed a whole bunch of mouthwatering delicacies.
Gu Wanfeng listened intently, especially when the woman mentioned elm seed cornbread. His eyes lit up as if he were recalling fond childhood memories. So, he asked earnestly, "Auntie, I did eat elm seed cornbread when I was little. I wonder if you could make some for me now?" He looked at the woman expectantly.
Seeing his adorable appearance, the woman couldn't help but smile and nod, "Of course, child. But we'll have to wait a little while and get the other preparations done first." After saying that, she turned to her daughter, Su Yuning, and gently instructed her, "Daughter, go to town and buy two bottles of peach blossom wine to bring back as a gift for Young Master Gu."
"Yes, Mother!" Su Yuning replied obediently, then lightly leaped onto the carriage, cracked the whip, and headed towards the town. The sound of hooves faded into the distance, leaving behind a trail of flying dust. Meanwhile, in the courtyard, Gu Wanfeng eagerly awaited the arrival of elm seed steamed buns and fine wine.
Just then, the woman looked at the two young men with a smile and began to arrange their tasks in an orderly manner: "Children, we happen to have some leftover ingredients from when we made qingtuan last time. Why don't we make some qingtuan today and try it out? Here's what we'll do: you two go and wrap these qingtuan together."
Upon hearing this, Young Master Gu's eyes widened instantly, his face showing a bewildered expression. He stammered, "Oh dear, Madam... what should we do? I've never made qingtuan before!" However, at this moment, Ye Beichen, standing to the side, appeared remarkably calm. He nodded slightly, a smile playing on his lips, and confidently said to Young Master Gu, "Don't panic, brother! Although you have no prior experience, it's alright. I can teach you how to do it step by step."
After saying that, the two spirited young men walked side by side, chatting and laughing, toward the kitchen. Meanwhile, the woman was not idle either. She quickly tidied up her things and then hurried toward the back of the mountain.
It turns out the woman was thinking that since it was currently the transition from spring to summer, the toon sprouts growing in the area behind the mountain were at their most tender and delicious, so she wanted to quickly pick them and bring them back to make a delicious meal for everyone. Toon sprouts are not only rich in various nutrients, but their flavor is also extremely delicious, and eating them regularly is very beneficial to one's health!
The area behind the mountain is rich in resources, so villagers come in droves every day. They each have different purposes: some carry bows and arrows, moving valiantly through the forests in search of prey; others carry bamboo baskets, intently searching for precious medicinal herbs in the grass and crevices of rocks; still others hold sickles, carefully picking various fresh ingredients.
Amidst the bustling crowd, a woman was happily gathering toon sprouts. As luck would have it, she bumped into the village chief's wife just as she reached the foot of the mountain. Upon seeing each other, their faces immediately lit up with bright smiles, and they greeted each other warmly, like old friends who hadn't seen each other for years, naturally joining each other on the way.
The woman asked with a smile, "Village Chief's wife, why don't I see you going out to work and earn money?" Hearing this, the village chief's wife shook her head helplessly, her smiling face instantly turning into a look of disappointment. She sighed softly and said, "Alas! Don't even mention it. It's impossible to find suitable work these days. Ever since the factory in our village was demolished, everyone has suddenly lost their way to make money. Before, the farmer in the next village would invite us to help out in his vegetable garden, at least we could earn some income. But now, he only hires people from his own village. Those of us from other villages have no chance to get in, so we can only stay at home all day doing nothing."