Ugly girl only wants to farm

Qin Zhenzhen had a beaming smile on her face, dressed in a dazzling array of jewels that was almost blinding. Her hair was adorned with a multitude of hairpins. Ya Ya stared at her head without blinking, then tugged at some of Xu Chaoyan's clothes and spoke in a crisp voice.

"Auntie, do you think her head is heavy? Doesn't she feel tired with all that stuff on her head?"

Zhang Yueniang quickly grabbed her daughter and covered her mouth, looking very nervous. Last time, this person came with a maid, so he was probably from a wealthy family. What if her daughter said something wrong and got blamed?

Zhang Xuyang also looked at Qin Zhenzhen with a wary expression, glared at Shen Siheng fiercely, and his voice was clearly displeased.

"Since you know Shen Siheng, you should quickly get her away from us so as not to spoil our fun today."

Shen Siheng had already noticed that Meng Jiuhe's expression wasn't very good. He also knew Qin Zhenzhen's nature. If it was really because of him that the couple was having a falling out, he would become the sinner. Besides, given Qin Zhenzhen's arrogant and domineering personality...

If she forces someone to divorce or leave their wife, this woman is clearly not a good person; she only likes men with bright colors and is fickle.

He then forced a smile and began to be perfunctory: "Oh, it's Miss Qin. What a coincidence to run into you today."

Qin Zhenzhen also gave a fake smile, thinking to herself that she had come out today specifically to wait for him, since her brother and Shen Siheng had some prior acquaintance.

Normally, this boy always liked to hang out with his brother, but lately he's been visiting their house less and less. His brother told him that he knows a scholar who is said to be very learned.

She sent someone to the Shen family to inquire again yesterday, and came out today specifically to try her luck.

This man named Meng Jiuhe is indeed quite handsome, and his cool and aloof aura is increasingly captivating. The only regret is that he has an ugly wife at home, but that won't stop him from giving her some money to get rid of her and then divorcing her.

She only knew from others that this scholar was very learned, and she had not tested him herself. If he really had real talent and could win the top prize with her father's support, she could also become the wife of the top scholar.

Her girlfriends all said she was being ridiculous, liking to choose a husband from among these poor men. They said she would be better off marrying the son of a wealthy merchant or the son of a county magistrate, and she would be set for life.

Qin Zhenzhen, however, felt that they were narrow-minded and shallow. Although it was true that children from poor families were currently struggling, as long as they worked hard and had someone to support them, they would surely succeed in the future. Besides, children from poor families were easier to control.

Previously, her father wanted her to marry the son of the county magistrate. That boy was not only a playboy but also short and stocky, and he spent his days indulging in frivolous pleasures. What future could she have if she married such a person? Her mother kept saying that the county magistrate would be promoted within three years, and that her father's career path would be smoother then, and it would also help her brother a bit. Qin Zhenzhen refused all of these suggestions.

Over the years, she has been selecting her favorite students from the county school and Mingyue Academy. For some reason, either those who are good at learning are not good-looking, or those who are good-looking are not good at learning. She has never been satisfied with any of them.

The two tacitly declined each other's invitations with forced smiles. Qin Zhenzhen, too lazy to engage in idle chatter, directly invited him again: "My elder brother and a few friends are over there. Shen Siheng, why don't you take your friends and go with them? Last time, I heard Father mention that many people are going to take the county school exam this year. I suppose your friends are also aiming for admission. If there's anything I can do for you, just let me know."

Meng Jiuhe's expression grew increasingly grim. The woman's rich fragrance wafted over and lingered on him for a long time. He felt disgusted by her blatant gaze.

Xu Chaoyan noticed his impatience, but when she heard the woman say that she could help him get into the county school, her eyes lit up. She gently tugged at Meng Jiu's sleeve and then rubbed his hand a couple of times to comfort him.

“Husband, there’s no need to rush. Let’s wait a while. Didn’t Shen Siheng meet her friend? Why don’t we go have some tea and rest for a bit?”

Shen Siheng listened with trepidation. What was wrong with his sister-in-law? He avoided this woman like the plague, and she still wanted to bring her own man over for tea. Wasn't this like a lamb entering a tiger's den? He desperately tried to signal to Xu Chaoyan with his eyes, but she just smiled at him.

Xu Chaoyan smiled at Qin Zhenzhen and immediately invited, "Miss, since you are Shen Siheng's friend, why don't we go to the temple fair together? We're new here and don't know much about this place. We can rest at a teahouse later, how about that?"

Zhang Yueniang looked at Xu Chaoyan with a puzzled expression, as if to say, "What's wrong with you, sister? This woman is clearly after your husband, and you're still eagerly offering him up. What if sparks fly? This woman looks like she comes from a wealthy family. What if she takes a fancy to him and snatches your husband away? You'll be crying your eyes out then."

Qin Zhenzhen was already feeling awkward chatting with Shen Siheng, and she wanted nothing more than to stomp on him a few times because he had no sense of propriety at all.

She readily accepted Xu Chaoyan's invitation.

“Great! I was born and raised here. I know exactly which streets have the best food and which areas are the most lively.”

Although she was speaking to Xu Chaoyan, she moved her feet toward Meng Jiuhe and then revealed a shy smile.

“Shen Siheng, I’ve met your friend several times, but I still don’t know his name. Why don’t you introduce him? You know my brother enjoys associating with scholars and literati. I can introduce you to him later.”

Since she had already said that, Shen Siheng glanced at Meng Jiu and his sour face, and had no choice but to agree.

Although Qin Zhenzhen's character is questionable, her brother's character is quite good; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to befriend others.

Young Master Qin is nothing more than a scholar in name only. He usually loves to associate with learned people. Meng Jiuhe and Zhang Xuyang want to enter the county school, and they might actually be able to start from here.

The group chatted idly along the way. Qin Zhenzhen deliberately moved closer to Meng Jiuhe, trying to find topics to talk about with him. However, Meng Jiuhe seemed oblivious, keeping a cold face and remaining silent. No matter how eloquently Qin Zhenzhen spoke, he would only give a perfunctory "hmm" or a casual reply.

If Xu Chaoyan hadn't pinched his waist several times, he wouldn't have even bothered to respond with a simple "hmm."

Xu Chaoyan knew he had a sour face and was clearly unhappy, but she also had her own considerations.

According to Shen Siheng, Qin Zhenzhen is the daughter of the registrar. Since they are new to the area and don't have many connections, it would be good to get into the county through her connections. It wouldn't hurt to use the "handsome man" tactic when necessary.