Ugly girl only wants to farm

My mother has worked tirelessly to manage this family, and the hardships she has endured are self-evident. How could she have the nerve to say such things! All she did was help with some housework and earn enough to eat.

If she is truly unwilling, she can leave on her own. After all, no one is forcing her to stay. Moreover, her family is now destitute and has nothing. She can leave as she pleases.

For some reason, when Meng Jiu thought that Xu Chaoyan might really turn around and leave, an indescribable strange feeling welled up in his heart.

This feeling made him wonder: Had he gotten used to this woman constantly hanging around him? Or had he developed some kind of psychological trauma from being bothered by her for so long?

Meng Jiu shook his head vigorously, trying to shake off the strange thoughts. After thinking it over, he figured it was probably just because this woman was always in front of him, like a nightmare that he couldn't shake off.

At this moment, Xu Chaoyan was still busy. She was focused and meticulously picking through the pieces of tofu. Then she carefully kneaded all the remaining scraps of tofu into the fresh pig's blood. This action seemed simple, but it actually required a lot of energy and strength.

Time flew by, and Xu Chaoyan was so busy that she was so tired that her back ached and her body could barely support her. She could hardly stand up straight and pounded her back a few times.

Witnessing all this, Li Sanniang looked at her with pity and quickly stepped forward to wipe the large beads of sweat from her forehead. She then pulled her down to sit and rest for a while: "Yan'er, don't bother anymore! It's still dark and there's plenty of time. You should rest for a bit. Jiuhe is sitting over there by himself right now. Go and keep him company, chat with him, and you two can take this opportunity to strengthen your relationship."

Hearing this, Xu Chaoyan blushed. In fact, the reason she came here to work was precisely because after seeing Meng Jiu's icy face, she really didn't know how to communicate with him, so she chose to avoid him.

Although that boy's older brother has a handsome face, he always puts on a cold and aloof expression. I really don't know who he's trying to impress! Thinking about it this way, it's a real waste of his good looks.

She sighed and shook her head in Meng Jiuhe's direction, her brows furrowed. Meng Jiuhe saw that she had initially looked infatuated, then frowned, and then sighed in his direction. He wondered to himself what tricks this woman was up to now. What had she and his mother said? Wasn't she just after his looks? What was she trying to do?

He also threw a tantrum, turning his face away from her, as if to say, "I don't want you to see me."

Without a word, Li San Niang forcefully pushed Xu Chaoyan out the door and urged, "Go quickly! The young couple should spend more time together and cultivate a deep affection. Your mother is eagerly looking forward to holding her grandson soon! Don't keep me waiting too long."

She spoke these words particularly loudly, as if afraid that others wouldn't hear them.

Upon hearing this, Meng Jiuhe felt embarrassed and awkward.

He thought to himself: I have no desire to have children with this woman! The last time we consummated our marriage was only out of necessity. Now, hearing his mother mention having children with that woman, a strange emotion welled up in his heart, making him quite uncomfortable.

So Meng Jiuhe simply sat firmly in place, deliberately avoiding Xu Chaoyan's gaze, and focused intently on teaching his younger brother to read.

Over the next few days, Xu Chaoyan was busy drying all the dried tofu and pig's blood tofu until they were completely dry, and then smoking them. This was undoubtedly a huge and complicated project, requiring her to move things in and out all day long.

For several days in a row, she was busy inside the house, spinning like a top.

Meanwhile, Meng's father continued to enthusiastically assist her in weaving various bamboo products, just as he always had.

Since their winnowing baskets were successfully sold and they earned some money, Meng's father became even more energetic and patient, and wove some small bamboo baskets.

Xu Chaoyan leaned over to discuss with Meng's father: "Dad, look, those tables and chairs sold quite well last time. Why don't you try weaving a bamboo couch or a rocking chair? My sister-in-law and I go to the market every time, and there will definitely be even more people if it's a temple fair."

With his head bowed, Meng's father lacked confidence and spoke without conviction: "I only learned it casually out of interest before, but I'm not very good at it. I can only say that it's good enough for our own use. If you ask me to weave those exquisite things, I'm afraid I'll disappoint you."

While helping him split the bamboo strips, Xu Chaoyan said, "Father, why don't you try weaving a rocking chair or something for my husband? You see, he's been lying in bed these days. Lying in bed for too long probably makes him uncomfortable. You can try weaving one first, and then you two can get some fresh air here."

Li San Niang nodded at this time: "Yes, what Jiu and his wife said makes sense. On weekdays we have to do some things, so you two can only lie in the house or sit on this stool. We also need to help you try to weave a few reclining chairs. When the sun is nice, you two can sit in the courtyard, sunbathe and drink tea, which is good for your health."

Meng's father nodded and said, "Then Jiu and your wife's father will try to weave it first. When the finished product comes out, please don't complain."

Xu Chaoyan handed him all the bamboo strips she had split earlier: "Father, how could I possibly dislike them? Your weaving technique is truly skillful. Anyway, let's make two test pieces first, so you two can try them out. You two must be getting too bored staying indoors all day."

Xu Chaoyan wondered if she should have a wheelchair custom-made for the father and son. That way, she could push them around on ordinary days!

As for Meng's father's legs, they were in relatively good condition. Although he had difficulty moving around, he could at least manage to hop around a few times with the help of a cane.

But looking at Meng Jiuhe's condition, things aren't looking too optimistic! It's still unknown whether his leg will fully recover!

This scholar was once a proud and arrogant man, but now he is paralyzed in bed due to a leg injury, unable to move his legs, and has to rely on others for help with everything.

He must be feeling incredibly frustrated and helpless right now! Perhaps he feels like a burden to his family, and his once strong sense of pride must have taken a huge hit. Sigh… I really don't know how to comfort this poor guy!