Chapter 440 Ye Mu'en Hit a Woman
The Western-style house was officially declared no longer a crime scene, so Zi Yisheng immediately instructed Wei Shisan to demolish and rebuild it.
Since it was a reconstruction, Ye Shengge and Zi Yisheng discussed the blueprints, planning to build a house designed by themselves. It wasn't about luxury, but about thoughtfulness.
Their days in Spring City were quiet and warm. They did the same things at the same time every day, yet it never felt tedious.
Luo Xueli returned to Chunyang Brigade in a state of excitement. Humming a little tune, she didn't even feel tired while working in the fields.
Wu Jing watched her friend's good mood with a "cold eye." In her opinion, her friend was simply wishful thinking; dating was not as simple as she imagined.
"Hey, Wu Jing, did something good happen to Xueli?"
"I don't know."
"How can you not know? You grew up together. Tell me, what good thing did you encounter when you went out yesterday?"
"I'm not sure."
"......"
On the way back from work, Wu Jing finally couldn't help but speak.
"Xueli, are you really interested in that Bai Chufan?"
Mentioning Bai Chufan, Luo Xueli's mood became even more exuberant, her smile almost reaching her ears.
"Jingjing, what do you think of Chufan? Can you tell he's from the countryside at all? Especially in his speech and demeanor, he's perfect in every way."
"Have you considered whether your father would agree? Didn't he emphasize that you can't marry someone from the countryside?"
Luo Xueli didn't care at all, looking at Wu Jing with an expression of "I didn't expect you to be like this."
"Jingjing, didn't you come to the countryside to escape your family's control? Why do you still have contempt for country folk?"
"I came to the countryside because I didn't want to resign myself to fate, but I wouldn't casually hand over my entire life. Besides, my grandfather was from the countryside, and I never looked down on country people.
But you're different. Do you have the courage to rebel against your father? A month of no living expenses would make you obedient. Are you sure you have that courage?"
Luo Xueli still didn't care. She felt that she could bravely resist once for love.
"I do. As long as Bai Chufan likes me too, I dare to marry Bai Chufan first and then tell my dad. By then, everything will be set in stone. Even if my dad is angry, it won't matter. Could he not acknowledge me as his daughter?"
"You're crazy, truly crazy! I can't manage you anymore. Do as you please."
Wu Jing was so angry she couldn't speak. She remembered the instructions Luo Xueli's father gave her when they went to the countryside. She had done her best to take care of her and advise her, but she couldn't force her.
Seeing Wu Jing ignoring her, Luo Xueli felt a little sad. She thought Wu Jing would be the first to support her, but even she didn't support her.
Luo Xueli was tormented. She wanted to see Bai Chufan immediately and ask him if he was willing to date her. As long as Bai Chufan agreed, she would have the courage to face everything.
Finally, a week after parting with Bai Chufan, Luo Xueli dragged Wu Jing to Bai Rong Brigade. Wu Jing was initially unwilling to go, but fearing that Xueli might be in danger alone, she could only follow with a cold face.
Bai Chufan was working in the fields when he suddenly heard someone calling him. He looked up towards the edge of the field and saw the charming Luo Xueli and Wu Jing in their green military uniforms.
"Hey, elder brother, who is it? Why is a girl looking for you?"
Lao San Bai Chumo curiously put down his hoe and even stood on tiptoe, trying to get a clear look at the girl looking for his elder brother.
In fact, the arrival of Luo Xueli and Wu Jing had already attracted the attention of many villagers. Even though the Bai brothers had no intention of marrying girls from Bai Rong Brigade, the marriage of the Bai brothers was always the most closely watched.
Bai Da Jiuma and Ye Ma received the news immediately and rushed to the fields.
"You're too nosy, hurry up and work. I'll go take a look first."
Bai Chufan glared at Bai Chumo. He was quite surprised that Luo Xueli would come to find him. In his opinion, although they had a pleasant conversation that day, it hadn't reached the point where she would come looking for him in person.
Bai Chufan walked to the edge of the field with a smile. Seeing the two girls with completely different attitudes, he understood.
"Comrade Luo, Comrade Wu, why do you have time to visit? Is there anything I can help you with?"
"What? Can't I come find you if I have nothing else to do?"
Luo Xueli glared at Bai Chufan playfully. The little expression on her face made Wu Jing take a few steps back, unable to bear to watch, it was too embarrassing!
"Of course not. I welcome your visit."
"Comrade Bai, I've come today to ask you something. Can we find a quiet place to talk?"
Bai Chufan raised an eyebrow. Could it be what he thought?
"Then, how about we go to the foot of the mountain near my house?"
When Bai Da Jiuma and Ye Ma arrived, their attention was not focused on the same person.
"Little sister, look how cute that girl is, sweeter than Tangtang when she smiles."
"The other girl is also very good, with a cool, steady demeanor and a dignified appearance."
The two of them hid behind a large tree not far away. In fact, they couldn't hide at all. Bai Chufan noticed them immediately and, somewhat helplessly, called them out.
"Mom, Little Aunt, stop hiding. Let me introduce you to my new friends."
Bai Da Jiuma and Ye Ma showed no signs of embarrassment, smiling and walking out generously.
"Mom, these are two educated youths I met that day when I went to find Little Sister. Her name is Luo Xueli, and the other is Wu Jing."
"Hello, Auntie. I'm Luo Xueli. Are all your family members this good-looking? Especially this Auntie, she looks exactly like Bai Chufan's younger cousin."
"Hahahaha, sharp eyes. The younger cousin you're talking about is my daughter. They're both having so much fun in Spring City that they don't want to come back."
Luo Xueli was like an old friend, unable to control her desire to talk to anyone attractive.
Wu Jing's focus was different. She was now basically certain of her previous judgment. This family was not like ordinary country folk, or rather, not like ordinary country folk at all. Their conditions were exceptionally good.
"Hello, Aunties."
"How wonderful, everyone is so good-looking! Come on, let's go home and chat. It's uncomfortable standing here being stared at."
"Thank you, Auntie. I'm thirsty, so I'll come to your house for a glass of water."
With that, Luo Xueli took the hands of the two elderly aunts and walked away, leaving Bai Chufan and Wu Jing standing there.
"Comrade Wu, let's go together. Consider it a visit."
"Do you like Luo Xueli?"
So direct! Bai Chufan stopped, turned, and looked at Wu Jing.
"You like her after meeting her only once? Don't you think such a liking is too sudden and insincere?"
Wu Jing walked closer to Bai Chufan, trying to see every expression on his face.
"So, do you like her or not!"
"I can only say that I don't dislike Comrade Luo Xueli, but I'm definitely not at the point of liking her. For now, being friends is very suitable."
"But she's fallen for you, and she even wants to marry you. She came today to ask if you like her and if you're willing to date her."
Bai Chufan reached out and interrupted Wu Jing's slightly agitated words. He didn't think that a single conversation could escalate to the point of liking someone. Perhaps it was due to his family environment; many girls came to chat and dine with him, but none of them were so aggressive.
"I'm sorry to interrupt. I don't think a single conversation is enough to reach the point of dating. Also, your tone implies that I shouldn't have talked to her that day, is that it?"
"Don't you know that initiating a conversation can lead to misunderstandings for a girl? And you even showed all your strengths, which is deliberate guidance and seduction."
Bai Chufan was amused by Wu Jing's words. He calmed his emotions first, trying to make his tone less hurtful.
"Comrade Wu, first of all, I did apologize because someone I knew bumped into you. But at that time, I did have a pleasant conversation with Comrade Luo Xueli. Also, I didn't deliberately display my strengths. All my actions and words are normal; I am like this in my daily life.
According to your words, I wanted to deceive Luo Xueli's feelings. Then I ask you, if that were the case, why would I admit to you that I don't like her? Shouldn't I have directly admitted it to win Luo Xueli?"
Wu Jing was rendered speechless by Bai Chufan's remarks, but she still felt that Bai Chufan had impure motives.
"That doesn't prove you don't have that intention."
"Heh, fine. Even if I had that intention, what does that prove?"
"You, you're simply a scoundrel."
Hearing Bai Chufan's admission, Wu Jing exploded. She reached out to hit him, but before she could touch him, someone grabbed her wrist from behind.
"Let's talk things out properly. Is there any need to be so agitated?"
Ye Mu'en flung Wu Jing's hand away, stepped in front of Bai Chufan to shield him, and frowned at her hot temper for acting without understanding the situation.
Bai Chufan's smile was gone. He patted the dust off his clothes and said coldly.
"Comrade Wu, tell me, how did I make you feel like I'm a scoundrel? Is it wrong to admit that I don't like Luo Xueli? If I admitted that I liked her, you'd beat me. I want to ask you how I should answer!
Also, you think I deceived Luo Xueli. What do I want to deceive her about? In terms of looks, she's very ordinary among the girls I know. In terms of conditions, I don't lack a bit of the work points earned by an educated youth in the countryside. Tell me, what am I doing this for?"
Wu Jing realized she couldn't refute anything. She understood everything perfectly, but she didn't want Luo Xueli to go crazy over a man she had just met.
In fact, Wu Jing was very conflicted. Wasn't she out here to rebel against her family? Why, when it came to Luo Xueli, she didn't want her to rebel? Perhaps she didn't believe in Luo Xueli's courage and ability, and in the end, she would have to bear all the pain.
Wu Jing knew she was in the wrong, but her arrogant personality made it difficult for her to apologize.
"Since you don't like her, I hope you will reject her properly."
"Heh, don't worry. Not only will I reject her properly, but I will also tell her not to come looking for me in the future, to avoid misunderstandings."
Bai Chufan turned and left. Although he had been in the countryside for two years, his innate pride and self-esteem were still deeply ingrained. Facing someone who looked down on him made him angry.
"You, you're ungrateful. You really think you're something special."
Ye Mu'en watched her older cousin walk away and then heard Wu Jing's words. Her brows furrowed unconsciously.
"Comrade Wu, don't jump to conclusions without understanding the situation. At least, my cousin is better than you, in every aspect."
The Bai family had withdrawn from Mingcheng without suffering any losses, so they still possessed the pride of the heir to China's richest family.
"Who are you people? You don't look like country folk, so why are you staying in the countryside?"
Ye Mu'en was truly baffled. Why were there so many oddballs?
"None of your business!"
"You, speaking so rudely, you don't look like a good person at all."
"Say it again, none of your business. Get lost."
This was also why Ye Mu'en was unwilling to interact with girls. There were simply too many oddballs, and they were all so self-righteous, especially those city people. As soon as they got a job, they acted as if they were infinitely superior.
Wu Jing was truly encountering such a situation for the first time. Because her family's conditions were excellent, her grandfather and parents held high positions, so everyone she met tried to flatter her.
Although Wu Jing disliked the people around her, she had to admit that she had become accustomed to such flattery. Now, for someone not to flatter her and even tell her to get lost with a look of disdain, Wu Jing couldn't accept it.
Ye Mu'en had no patience to deal with Wu Jing any longer and followed Bai Chufan. However, after a few steps, she felt a gust of wind from behind and instinctively reacted to attack.
Ye Mu'en watched as Wu Jing flew past her and landed heavily.
Wu Jing couldn't believe it. She was considered quite skilled in martial arts within her family, so how could she not even withstand a single move from the other party?
Although Wu Jing fell hard, her body could withstand it. She flipped over and stood up. Even though she stood up, the injury to her abdomen was quite serious.
Wu Jing wanted to save face by appearing unharmed, but she couldn't. She could only cover her abdomen with her hand, take a deep breath, and ask.
"Who exactly are you? I've never seen the move you used."
Seeing that the person was not dead, Ye Mu'en left again. She particularly disliked self-righteous people, as if they knew all the moves in the world.
"Hey, I'm asking you a question. Do you have any manners?"
Wu Jing had been kicked very hard. She could only watch helplessly as Ye Mu'en walked away. She could only endure the pain and slowly shuffle along behind him.
The people working in the fields had long since stopped working, their mouths agape, watching where the trio had been moments ago.
"Good heavens, the Ye family boy even kicks women."
"It must be that woman who was shameless and pestered the Ye family boy until he was unhappy."
"This Ye family boy is still not someone to marry. If he gets angry and hits his wife in the future, wouldn't a single kick be enough?"
"......"
The Bai brothers all turned to look at Ye's father and Bai Da Jiuma. Should they argue with the villagers now? But they seemed to lack confidence; their eldest brother really did hit a woman.
"What are you looking at? Get back to work. Is your elder brother so careless? Can't you use your brains to think!"