Time Travel: Conditional Wealth

Looking at the bicycle, the feeling of shame only stayed on the ears and slowly transferred to the face. He Xi's face was burning like fire.

She actually...

I can’t tell whether I was joking or just hoping for a lucky break. I just wanted to test Lu Jinan’s sensitivity, but it turned out that I overreacted.

He Xi wanted to escape from this place as quickly as possible, so she pulled He Fei towards other merchandise areas in a panic.

The staff at the counter stretched their necks to look at the hustle and bustle in the bicycle area. When they saw the two sisters approaching, they slowly withdrew their gaze, but did not forget to say a few words to their colleagues on both sides.

Lu Jinan watched He Xi run away. Her hot-headed state calmed down. She raised her hand and rubbed the back of her neck slowly, murmuring, "Did I joke too much?"

Xiao Yan was speechless for a while: "You didn't take it seriously?"

"I took it seriously. I took it seriously the first time I saw her. I was talking about the good brother just now. Am I going too far?"

"Yes, a little bit. This kind of thing should be your own hobby in bed."

Lu Jinan stared at Xiao Yan for a few seconds and blurted out, "You're a hooligan."

Xiao Yan sneered: "I asked her to call me good brother?"

Lu Jinan choked, lowered his head and began to study the bicycle to try to divert everyone's attention, and the ticket in his hand began to burn.

He Xi pretended nothing happened and asked the staff about the smallest washbasin, Shanghai sulfur soap, Fenghua sandalwood soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, clam oil, old military shoes, White Rabbit milk candy, Pechoin skin care products, etc.

He Fei's face was filled with bitterness and hatred, and she gently pulled the corner of He Xi's clothes: "Xi, let's..."

He Xi patted He Fei's hand and comforted her, "It's okay, I have money and I'll buy you anything you like."

In line with the principle of thrift and frugality, He Fei didn't ask for anything, but she was curious why she wanted the smallest washbasin.

He Xi felt it necessary to explain to He Fei the important issue of private hygiene.

After muttering to herself for a while, He Fei nodded confusedly and finally bought three small basins. Her ears turned a little red. He Xi looked at such a lovely sister, shook her head and smiled.

Lu Jinan and Xiao Yan bought some other things and prepared to pay a formal visit to the He family's grandparents and write a letter to their family far away in Beijing.

The four of them didn't have lunch. He Fei didn't let them spend any more money. They had everything at home, and money shouldn't be spent like this. Now they could go home and do some housework before dark.

The other three were speechless, not daring to disobey, and got into the car with their bags and went home.

He Xi licked her dry lips and whispered, "Sister, I want to eat ice cream."

He Fei said in a serious tone: "You have a lot of money?"

He Xi looked angry, opened his lips but said nothing.

On the way home, there is always a river accompanying me. Its starting point is the direction of home. The rippling water surface, the gurgling water, and the quiet and mysterious mountains. Time flies so fast. It’s afternoon in a blink of an eye. If I wait a little longer, it may be dinner time.

In the end, He Xi cooked the meal herself. It was enough for one bite. Each person had a portion of mixed cold noodles, with freshly cut cucumber shreds and plenty of sauce. Everyone was so hungry that they didn't say a word.

After a simple rest for an hour, the young man went to visit his elders, and He Xi quietly began his daily training and debt repayment.

Xiao Yan, holding the gift, looked back in the direction of home and asked, "The two sisters are silent now. I was thirsty and didn't dare to ask for water. Are they too nervous?"

There was not much emotion in Lu Jinan's voice: "We lived too comfortably before. She was right to be frugal. Next time you go out, remember to bring your own water. We have a kettle."

Xiao Yan had a look of despair: "My mother will take care of me wherever I go."

Lu Jinan held back his laughter but nodded in agreement.

Sit-ups and squats can be done at home, but running is not an option. What about four kilometers? After completing the warm-up exercises, why not run out without saying a word?

He Fei watched He Xi leave, wondering if she had gone too far. Apart from paying their tuition fees, their family didn't have much extra pocket money, so why couldn't she spend the money she earned herself?

If you don't treat yourself well now, how can you expect your husband's family to treat you well? How many mother-in-law and daughter-in-law can get along well with each other? If you don't love yourself as a girl, you will have someone to marry. Then you are no longer a girl. Why are you being so pretentious?

He Fei thought a lot and decided to apologize to He Xi later.

There is no right or wrong, only different starting points.

He Xi was still venting about not having the chance to eat ice cream. It was just ice cream, and she would eat as much as she could next time she went out.

When he ran to the village entrance, he met Lin Sanni. He Xi pretended not to see her, but she didn't think so. She stepped forward and blocked He Xi's way, and He Xi was forced to stop.

The two pairs of eyes met naturally, without much emotion.

When self-confidence and arrogance collide with ill intentions, it is hard to tell who will win, it is just the same.

He Xi: “…”

He Xi was waiting for her to speak. Was she waiting for He Xi to speak first? You talk to her and let her speak. Seeing this, He Xi turned around and prepared to continue running.

Lin Sanni held He Xi's arm and said shyly, "I'm going to kiss you."

He Xi was speechless. Why are you being so shy with me? She is your man. Besides, what does your finding a man have to do with her?

He Xi lifted his eyelids and glanced at her calmly. Based on the principle of politeness, he replied: "So? Does it have anything to do with me?"

Lin Sanni's expression subconsciously turned ugly: "I thought you would bless me?"

He Xi sneered: "What kind of expectations should I have of someone who wants to kill me?"

She continued to ask, "At least you should bless me."

"It's yours?"

"Yes."

At this time, two girls of similar age to He Xi came over from a distance. They had aggressive expressions and spoke in unfriendly tones.

Pigtails, white shirt with floral patterns, black pants, handmade cloth shoes, full of traces of the times.

He Xi searched for them in her memory and roughly determined that they were classmates. They were equally unfriendly to He Xi, but there was nothing she could do about it since they were also children of poor and lower-middle peasants. How could He Xi be so fair and innocent and have such a harmonious family atmosphere?

The tall man spoke first: "Hey, isn't this our murderer? Does the man know about your glorious deeds?"

The shorter girl continued, "That's not right. Didn't he say that his brother wanted to arrange a marriage? Oh, I see. He wanted to sell her first to get money for his brother to marry."

After saying that, the other party covered his mouth and laughed, which was full of mockery. He Xi was not prepared to respond. When he turned to leave, he was stopped by the tall man.

"He Xi, I heard that your childhood sweetheart has arrived, and the other party is from the city?"

Since you already know this, why are you still asking? If not a disease, then what is it? Why are young people nowadays always sick and don't know it?

He Xi said coldly: "Why are you asking if you know it?"

The other party also made plans for He Xi with heartache: "People in the city will all return to the city in the future. You will not have a good result. It is better to give up early."

He Xi curled her lips: "Give up on him and give him to you? Are you so short of men?"

The other party seemed to be fine with the first half of the sentence, but her face suddenly changed when she heard the second half. She pointed at He Xi's nose and cursed: "You... do you believe that I will ask my dad to deduct your family's work points?"

He Xi sneered: "That only means that your father's tenure as village chief has come to an end. If you don't dare to do it, I will report it. Who is afraid of who?"

Feeling guilty, she immediately turned around and looked around. Fortunately, there was no one around. He Xi had been staring at her, watching her acting.

The short girl quickly said, "He Xi, don't talk nonsense. This is against the law."

"It's against the law. Yes, it is against the law. It depends on whether she dares to do it."

The tall girl remembered her father's words: People from the county are coming to inspect recently, so you should be careful with your words. If our village is recognized as advanced, buy her a skirt that city people wear.

Thinking of this, she dragged the short man away and warned He Xi not to talk nonsense.

Lin Sanni wanted to say something, but He Xi didn't want to listen anymore and ran away. She would be punished if she didn't complete her task, and their affairs were not as important as hers.

The persevering Lin Sanni actually ran with He Xi. He Xi had three black lines on his forehead, and he admired her tenacity.