A husband found in the village? I bought a regent for a penny!

The completed village school was bright and clean.

Mu Nanzhao stood on the front platform, wearing a brand-new indigo robe with a matching belt. Although it was just ordinary cloth, it did not diminish his tall and elegant figure or his unparalleled charm.

Under Gouwa's direction, the students stood up and collectively bowed to their teacher in a disciple's salute.

This time, their voices were perfectly in unison, "Greetings, teacher!!"

Mu Nanzhao slightly raised his hand. "Take a seat."

There were women of all ages watching outside.

Someone exclaimed in admiration, "Mr. Chen is just so handsome. It's not just his face that's good-looking. Well, I can't really put my finger on it. I can't quite put my finger on what kind of handsome he is."

He shook his head with a sigh as he spoke.

Someone nearby chimed in, "It's like even the way he stretches out a finger looks good; it's that kind of energy that others can't imitate."

Classes are about to begin in the school.

Old Qian came out to clear the area at the right time. He didn't dare to make a sound, so he waved his hand to shoo people away, just like he was herding sheep or ducks.

Everyone else left, leaving only Gu Xixi and Aunt Zhang.

Gu Xixi kept looking into the school.

Mu Nanzhao was seen pacing gently on the podium, a book in one hand.

He reads a sentence, and the children read a sentence.

"Zhao, Qian, Sun, Li,"

"Zhao, Qian, Sun, Li~~"

"Zhou, Wu, Zheng, and Wang,"

"Zhou, Wu, Zheng, and Wang!"

……

At this moment, Mu Nanzhao's expression was focused and peaceful, as if he were just an ordinary Mr. Chen from the countryside.

This version of him made Gu Xixi feel a little unfamiliar.

She stood gazing for a moment, then quietly led Aunt Zhang away.

If Mu Nanzhao really were a teacher, it wouldn't be bad. Gu Xixi was startled by this thought.

She shook her head with amusement, wondering what she was thinking.

Mu Nanzhao has his own path to success in this life, just like Gu Xixi has land to cultivate for a lifetime.

A few days later, another topic of conversation arose in Huachidu Village.

That morning, Lao Qian led two unfamiliar men from another village to Gu Laosan's house.

When the people from the other village left, they took some things with them, and some people recognized that these were Gu Qingye's betrothal gifts.

Previously, Liu had told people that her family was about to have two happy events, and she boasted about how much Gu Qingye's in-laws valued her and how generous the dowry was.

Some busybodies hid outside Gu Laosan's house, and sure enough, they soon heard Liu's wailing.

"Why should they just cancel the marriage that was agreed upon in the first place?!"

Gu Qingye sneered, "Anyway, they left you a hundred coins and two bolts of cloth as compensation, so you still make a profit. What are you crying about?"

Liu stopped crying and glared at her daughter, "Don't think I don't know you're happy now!"

"But have you thought about what will happen to your brother? This is such a good opportunity, where will I find another one like this in the future?"

Gu Qingye stood up. "The engagement is off, so I can finally go out now, right?"

After saying that, she didn't even look at Liu Shi or Gu Laosan lying on the kang, and she flung the curtain and left.

Since her failed escape attempt and subsequent capture, she has not left the house.

but……

Gu Qingye stared at the path ahead, a ruthless glint in her eyes.

The house of Widow Zhou.

A dark-skinned, muscular man was chopping wood in the yard.

Widow Zhou sat cross-legged on the kang (a heated brick bed), her hair disheveled from just waking up, and her collar half-open.

"I'm increasingly reluctant to go out these days. Look at them, all of them trying to curry favor with Gu Xixi's family. This Huachidu Village is practically Gu Xixi's territory!"

As Widow Zhou made her gestures, her breasts were faintly visible, making Gu Qingye, sitting opposite her, feel somewhat embarrassed to look.

"There's nothing we can do about it, even though they're very capable. And..."

She paused, then lowered her head slightly. "I'm lucky to have married a man like Brother Chen."

"Pah!" Widow Zhou spat. "He's not even married yet, what kind of husband is he?"

She glanced at Gu Qingye's shy, half-hidden expression and pretended to suddenly realize something, "Oh, I see."

"So you've also taken a fancy to that guy surnamed Chen?"

When Gu Qingye was locked up at home, Widow Zhou, with whom she had no prior relationship, visited her twice under various pretexts.

During our casual conversation, I told her a lot about Chen Fang and Gu Xixi.

What Gu Qingye didn't know was that Widow Zhou had long noticed her interest in Chen Fang and therefore deliberately approached her.

Gu Qingye looked up and asked, "You told me before that women should plan for themselves."

"Now I finally don't have to marry that leper, I think..."

Widow Zhou smiled, her tone seductive, "You want Chen Fang?"

Gu Qingye blushed, but still nodded, "Yes."

That day at the village entrance, Gu Xixi clearly saw her tied up, but refused to help her.

At that moment, Gu Qingye felt extreme hatred.

Thinking of this, Gu Qingye said angrily, "I'm going to take Brother Chen away from me. I'm going to make Gu Xixi lose to me and make her lose face in front of the whole village!"

Widow Zhou's smile deepened. "Then I do have a way."

She whispered a few words in Gu Qingye's ear.

Gu Qingye's face turned bright red.

Widow Zhou chuckled softly a few times, "Don't worry, go at the time I told you."

"When I was having drinks with Sister-in-law Qin, she told me herself that Gu Xixi and Aunt Zhang would be going to the city with her tomorrow morning."

"It happened to be a day of rest for the village school, and only one person surnamed Chen was in the front yard."

Gu Qingye hesitated, "Wouldn't doing this damage Brother Chen's reputation?"

Widow Zhou rolled her eyes deliberately, pretending she didn't want to get involved anymore, "I'm giving you this idea out of kindness."

"Don't you want the whole village to call you 'Master's Wife'?"

"Or are you going to wait for your parents to sell you to some cripple or madman again?"

Upon hearing the last sentence, Gu Qingye instantly made up her mind. "I understand."

Widow Zhou pressed a small paper packet into her hand, "This stuff is potent; just sprinkle a little on his face and it'll be fine."

After Gu Qingye left, Widow Zhou stared at the doorway, a cold smile playing on her lips.

Gu Xixi and Chen Fang, you both look down on me, right? After tomorrow, let's see whose reputation is worse.

Especially you, Chen Fang.

Once your ethereal facade is ripped off, I'll make you willingly sleep on my bed!

The next morning, Aunt Zhang drove the mule cart, with Gu Xixi sitting on the cart, and met up with Sister-in-law Qin who was waiting at the intersection.

The three of them chatted and laughed as they walked toward the village entrance.

It looks like he won't be back anytime soon.

Gu Qingye hid by the wall until the three people's figures were completely out of sight before she mustered up her courage to go and push open the door.

There were people home during the day, and the gate to the yard wasn't locked; it opened easily with a gentle push.

The courtyard was quiet as Gu Qingye tiptoed toward the west room.

Mu Nanzhao was flipping through elementary school textbooks in the room, even though he used to be able to recite them fluently.

When it comes to teaching children these days, we still need to think about how to teach more effectively.

Noticing someone enter, he looked up. "It's you?"

Mu Nanzhao lowered his head and continued reading. "Gu Xixi has gone out. Let's go back."

Gu Qingye was repeatedly ignored by her beloved, and all the grievances she had accumulated welled up in her heart.

With tears in her eyes, she rushed over, her right hand sweeping through the air, sending a fine powder flying straight at Mu Nanzhao's face.

“Brother Chen! I’ve always been prettier and smarter than Sister Xixi since I was little.”

"Can't you even look at me! Look at me!"