country bumpkin

Chapter 209 Kong Xiangguang, the Fool

When Wang Cuihua got home that evening, she poured out her grievances to Kong Xiangguang.

“Xiangguang, I was really wronged at the old house today. Your father scolded me in front of so many people, and didn’t give me any face at all.”

Kong Xiangguang frowned slightly: "I know, wasn't it you who started the fight? Why are you acting all aggrieved?"

Wang Cuihua was displeased upon hearing this and continued, "That's not how it is at all. He's deliberately targeting me. I'm busy with all the household chores every day, doing laundry, cooking, and taking care of the children. Do you know how hard it is for me? I hardly ever go to the old house, and he still finds fault with me. Doesn't he know how to be more considerate of me?"

As Wang Cuihua spoke, she pretended to wipe away tears. Hearing this, Kong Xiangguang's expression darkened.

Wang Cuihua pressed her advantage: "Think about it again. Every time we go to the old house, your mother-in-law and father-in-law are very polite to your brother's family, but they treat us like stepmothers. They don't care about our family at all."

Kong Xiangguang was silent for a moment, then said, "That seems to be the case. How come I never noticed it before?"

Seeing that Kong Xiangguang was starting to waver, Wang Cuihua continued to embellish the story, saying, "Your mother is always talking badly about me in the village, saying I'm lazy and immature. How am I supposed to face people in the village now?"

Upon hearing this, Kong Xiangguang finally lost his temper: "How could she do this? I'm going to confront her tomorrow."

Wang Cuihua was secretly delighted, but on the surface she pretended to advise her husband, "Forget it, don't go, lest it make everyone unhappy."

But Kong Xiangguang wouldn't listen, insisting that the people at the old house know his stance. Wang Cuihua felt her instigation had been successful, and she felt a little better.

When she's in a good mood, she naturally wants to reward her husband and take good care of him so that he can be of one mind with her.

Wang Cuihua used all her charm to entangle with Kong Xiangguang on the bed. Kong Xiangguang noticed that his wife was a little different today, with many more tricks up her sleeve. He stopped thinking about the old house and happily enjoyed the present moment.

In the next room, the two sons were snoring away, fast asleep.

In the master bedroom, the couple engaged in one passionate encounter after another until they were completely exhausted and finally fell into a deep sleep in each other's arms.

In her dream, Wang Cuihua's face was full of smiles. She had finally controlled her husband's body and heart, and severed ties with his parents, brothers, and sisters.

The next day, it was already broad daylight. The whole family had overslept. In the master bedroom, Wang Cuihua slowly woke up, and when she tried to get dressed, she found that her back ached and she couldn't get out of bed.

She looked down at her husband, who was still fast asleep beside her. She had no choice but to lie back down and wait for him to wake up and help her get dressed.

Half an hour later, Kong Xiangguang finally woke up. He opened his groggy eyes, looked at his wife lying next to him, and felt a surge of tenderness in his heart.

Remembering his wife's alluring charm from the previous night, he couldn't resist wanting to do it a few more times. So, catching Wang Cuihua off guard, Kong Xiangguang climbed on top of her, his hands wandering and starting to do something inappropriate.

Wang Cuihua shouted, "Ah, get up! Kong Xiangguang, get up right now!" Kong Xiangguang was startled by the shout and came to his senses completely. He looked at Wang Cuihua in confusion.

"Honey, what's wrong?" He didn't understand why the woman who was so proactive last night had changed so much today.

Wang Cuihua glared at him. "Rest for two days first! I'm sore all over and have no energy. I'll give it to you in a couple of days."

Kong Xiangguang also felt that he was too obsessed. He had been up all night yesterday and definitely needed to rest today.

He quickly got down, laughing as he said, "Hehe! Sorry, honey, I was just too greedy. But you were really charming last night!"

Wang Cuihua thought to herself: If I don't give you some benefits, how can you trust me wholeheartedly?

But he said, "Oh! Don't say it, it's embarrassing."

Kong Xiangguang hugged her and kissed her forehead, saying, "My wife, you're the best to me. I'll listen to you from now on."

Wang Cuihua felt she had succeeded, having firmly secured her husband's heart and kept him by her side.

Thinking to herself with smug satisfaction: You think you can get away with this? I, Wang Cuihua, am not someone to be trifled with.

Meanwhile, before dark yesterday afternoon, all four daughters, sons-in-law, and children had returned to the city. Only Yunya was unwilling to leave and stayed at the old house.

Kong Tongming hasn't started construction yet; they're having a family meeting. The main topic is discussing building a new house next spring.

Kong Xiangyao is also approaching marriageable age, so he must first build a house and then slowly look for a girl.

Kong Xiangyao gave all his salary to his family. He said he didn't need the money and was saving it for building a house for his wife.

The elderly couple agreed. Yunya listened to the adults' meeting but found it boring, so she ran inside to watch TV.

The streets were still bustling with people visiting each other's homes. Kong Xiangwei, having nothing to do at home, came over for a visit.

Upon learning that his third uncle's family was building a new house in the spring, he promised to come and help. Mu Shuyun was so happy that she kept praising him as a good child.

Mu Shuyun went into the inner room, took out a bag of pastries, and handed them to Kong Xiangwei. Kong Xiangyao also took a few without being polite and ate them with her.

Hearing Uncle Wei's voice in the living room, Yunya happily ran out to greet him.

She followed her uncle's example and unceremoniously grabbed a handful of ginger-flavored pastries, savoring them one by one.

They chatted and ate snacks in the living room, laughing and joking, their cheerful voices filling the house like a real family.

When Kong Xiangguang arrived, he saw this scene. He felt his wife was right; his mother treated Kong Xiangwei better than herself. Perhaps he was an adopted child!

He believed his wife's words in his heart, so he didn't mention the matter of questioning his mother again.

He walked into the living room as if nothing had happened, greeted everyone, and sat down.

Mu Shuyun asked him, "Xiangguang, what brings you here?"

Kong Xiangguang thought to himself: Can't I come? Then why can Kong Xiangwei come, but I can't come?

Mu Shuyun had no idea that her eldest son could have such thoughts. She was simply asking the same question as usual. But today, Kong Xiangguang's temperament had changed, and so had the meaning of his question.

At this moment, Kong Xiangguang replied, "Oh, Mother, I'm fine. I just came to see if there's anything I can do to help."

Mu Shuyun looked at him kindly and said, "There's no work to do. It's just after the New Year, so just rest well!"

Kong Xiangguang felt that his mother was just brushing him off. He stayed for a while, watching them discuss building a new house, but he couldn't get a word in edgewise, so he said goodbye and left.

Back home, everyone busied themselves preparing lunch, while Wang Cuihua remained in bed. Kong Jianjun noticed that Guo and his brother were already up and watching TV.

Kong Xiangguang finished cooking, went to the master bedroom, and called his wife to get up and eat. He also kissed Wang Cuihua's cheek and said, "Wife, I will never distrust you like before. I will believe everything you say."

Wang Cuihua was overjoyed. She didn't know what had happened at the old house, but the fact that her husband was on her side was more important than anything else.