Send me to the countryside? Turn around and make you homeless!

Compared with Zhao Yang and Liang Jin, the old man Zhao was obviously much calmer now. He slowly raised five fingers.

Five yuan. If it were Liang Jin, who had never suffered hardship before, he really wouldn't care about the five yuan. But now it's different. If Liang Jin still didn't care about money like before, he wouldn't have married Zhao Yang, got a marriage certificate, and even had a child. In addition, Zhao Yang repeatedly hinted that he was short of money, but he still turned a blind eye.

Liang Jin cares about money now. In this world, without money and tickets, you can't even eat a meal, let alone meat.

For a total of fifteen dollars, he would have to use this stinky ox cart to take him and Zhao Yang to the county. Was it really worth it?

It was hard for Liang Jin to be distracted and think about these things at such a critical moment. But Zhao Yang couldn't wait any longer. She pulled Liang Jin's sleeve, tears already welling up in her eyes. She really didn't want to be touched by that greasy fat man. She felt sick at the thought of the greasy touch.

"Brother Jin, please agree to him, you fat bastard...get away from me. I'm not your wife, you're just a piece of crap. You'll never get married in your life."

Zhou Dabao didn't know what had irritated him, and he cried even louder. The people around him were just watching the fun but didn't come forward to pull him away. The New Year's show couldn't be terminated halfway, otherwise there would be no show to watch next year.

At this moment, there were two villains fighting in Liang Jin's mind. One of them asked him to pay money and not to embarrass himself here. After all, Zhao Yang might never come back to Huaiyin Brigade in this life, but he would have to come back soon.

Another villain stopped Liang Jin from agreeing directly and asked for fifteen yuan. He was not a bank, so he couldn't give it to him just like that.

Zhou Dabao's figure was getting closer and closer, and he was about to rush in front of him. Liang Jin panicked and finally made up his mind.

"Okay, I agree!"

"Okay, I'll be here soon."

Old man Zhao answered straightforwardly. He was not old anymore. What old was there? He was clearly in good health. The cow was not hungry anymore. His whole body, even his hooves, were full of energy.

The ox cart ran very fast and rushed in front of Liang Jin and Zhao Yang in a few breaths. Liang Jin was about to stop Zhou Dabao and let Zhao Yang go first, but it was too late. Zhou Dabao, who was stimulated, had already grabbed Zhao Yang's arm and looked like he was going to hug Zhao Yang.

Everyone who was watching the show silently took a deep breath. They really got caught.

Even a fool can't stop him. What on earth is this Liang Zhiqing doing? He is so useless.

Zhao Yang struggled desperately, tears streaming down his face like they were free. Liang Jin came to his senses and felt a burning pain on his face.

If he can still keep his sanity, he can no longer be considered a man.

The dignity of a man filled Liang Jin with strength. He looked around and saw the hoe blocking the way. He actually ran a few steps and grabbed the hoe.

The person who had been observing in the dark finally couldn't stay still and rushed forward to grab Liang Jin.

"You're a grown man, and you're arguing with a fool. Are you sick? Put your things down quickly. I'll have someone take him away."

Zhou Lihua's saliva flew everywhere, and she shouted in the direction she had just run from: "What are you standing there for? Hurry up and take Dabao back!"

The second son of the Zhou family finally came out with a long face. He felt extremely ashamed: "Dabao, go home with your uncle!"

Zhou Dabao shrank his neck in fear: "Wife...my wife...take Dabao with her..."

Seeing that Liang Jin was about to get angry again, and she was not sure if she could stop him, Zhou Lihua comforted him softly: "Dabao, be obedient, let go of your hand and go home with your second uncle. Auntie will find you a wife and bring her home."

Compared with his second uncle, the simple-minded Zhou Dabao obviously trusted his second aunt Zhou Lihua more. He actually let go of his hand obediently and was pulled away by Zhou Laoer.

Zhou Lihua ran away as if her feet were greased. Anyway, she came here just to make Liang Jin and Zhao Yang unhappy. Now that her goal had been achieved, why should she stay here? Even that person didn't have the ability to make Zhao Yang stay in Huaiyin Brigade, so she had even less ability to prevent Zhao Yang from returning to the city.

Liang Jin's ears were red with anger. He snorted coldly and looked around with hatred. When someone looked up, he gave him a provocative look. What was there to be so arrogant about a man who couldn't even protect his own woman?

Most people lowered their heads and pretended to be busy. They had finished eating the melons, but they didn't want to be thought of as melon thieves, so of course they had to keep a low profile.

But no matter what others think or do, it has nothing to do with Old Man Zhao. Old Man Zhao felt no guilt at all for taking the fifteen yuan.

"Uncle Zhao wanted to give me five yuan, but how could I accept it? Of course I can't. I can feed my whole family by myself. I'm not like Uncle Zhao, who has so much pressure at home."

When Tian Cuiying mentioned that she did not ask Old Man Zhao for money, she even held her neck high, and it was obvious that she was very proud of it.

Tan Yuan had just returned to the brigade from the city, and before she even had time to go to the brigade headquarters, she was caught red-handed by Tian Cuiying. She vividly described what happened on the day Zhao Yang left Huaiyin Brigade, and when she got excited, she even danced with joy.

Tan Yuan, who was ‘forced’ to listen to a good show: “…”

"It's a pity I didn't get to see it with my own eyes. I heard that Liang Jin's face would turn red, white, and sometimes black in between, just like a face-changing show. And Zhao Yang, I heard that when she cried, she was like a flower. She's obviously quite pretty, but when she tried to pull Liang Jin away, she dodged. I really want to see with my own eyes what kind of expression she had, and how beautiful she was."

"You're sorry."

Tan Yuan said slowly, and Tian Cuiying nodded.

"Did you read the book I asked you to read?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Tian Cuiying's fur stood up like a cat whose tail was stepped on.

"Reading? What kind of books? I don't like reading. I'm leaving now. Don't look for me if you have nothing to do!"

It was as if there was something dirty chasing her, and Tian Cuiying slipped away like a puff of smoke.

Tian Cuiying regretted that she didn't see the scene. Tan Yuan laughed and wondered why she didn't realize that Tian Cuiying had such a lovely side in her previous life.

On the night that Zhao Yang left, after it was completely dark, Zhou Lihua finally waited for the person she was waiting for.

"I have already done everything you asked me to do. When will you be able to do what you promised me?"

"Don't worry, I'll do what I promised you, but you have to keep this secret to yourself and don't tell anyone!"

The person hidden in the darkness spoke in a calm tone, but one could sense the threat in her voice.

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Off topic: I wish everyone a happy New Year, and may you make a fortune in 2025.