country bumpkin

In a farmhouse courtyard in Xiongshanling, an elderly farming couple were chopping grass to feed their chickens.

Xiong Shanhe was drawing water from the well on the west side of the yard, and Kong Xiujin was washing clothes. The family was harmonious and friendly.

Kong Xiujin has been here for three months and has gotten used to life here. At first, she always thought about running away.

She hadn't had her period for a month and was worried that something was wrong with her health. Xiong Shanhe took her to Dr. Pang's clinic, where it was finally confirmed that she was pregnant.

At this point, Kong Xiujin gave up the idea of ​​escaping. The arrival of this child reminded her of the child she was pregnant with when she was working away from home.

She had already made one mistake, and she couldn't afford to lose her child again. So she decided to give birth to the baby and live a good life.

Although the family was poor, they treated her well. The main reason was that they were already legally married, and since Xiong Shanhe wouldn't let her go, she couldn't leave.

Since things have come to this, she can only accept her fate. She thought a lot about it. Even if she could go back to the city now, she would only end up finding a divorced man or continuing to be someone else's mistress.

It's better to live a peaceful life now; that would be a kind of relief.

When Xiong Shanhe's parents learned that she was pregnant, they treated her even better. Although the family was reluctant to eat meat, they would buy a little every few days and cook it separately for her.

Xiong Shanhe was very caring towards her when she was with her parents, so perhaps Xiong Shanhe really has changed for the better.

Perhaps he was being kind to her because he didn't want his parents to worry about him. But none of that matters now; she's going to be a mother, and that's the most important thing right now.

She was only one month pregnant, and there were no changes in her walking or working. She was thinking of taking this time to go back to her parents' home to visit and let her family know she was safe and sound.

She had been gone for a while, and her family must have been very worried. She told Xiong Shanhe that she wanted to go home to visit her family.

Xiong Shanhe decided to go back with her, so he could meet his parents-in-law.

Kong Xiujin didn't refuse. She couldn't possibly get married and then not let her parents meet their son-in-law. How could they possibly visit their parents later?

The decision was made, and the two set off together the next day.

They first rode in Grandpa Ren's donkey cart to the temporary bus stop on the main road. Then they waited for a long time before a bus finally arrived.

As soon as she got into the car, Kong Xiujin dozed off. When she woke up, they had already arrived in Yicheng.

Then we had to transfer buses again before we finally arrived at Kongjia Village.

Along the way, Xiong Shanhe carried simple luggage and would occasionally look at Kong Xiujin with concern, asking her if she was tired.

Although Kong Xiujin felt a bit conflicted, seeing Xiong Shanhe like this warmed her heart.

When we arrived at Kongjia Village, we could see our own house in the distance.

Before she even reached the door, she heard her parents' voices coming from inside. Kong Xiujin quickened her pace, pushed open the door, and called out, "Dad, Mom."

Her parents were taken aback when they saw her, but their eyes lit up with joy. They rushed forward and hugged her tightly, with her mother sobbing uncontrollably, "Where have you been, my child? We were so worried about you!"

Kong Xiujin, with red eyes, hugged her mother and cried for a while.

She then remembered to introduce Xiong Shanhe: "Father, Mother, this is my man."

Xiong Shanhe quickly stepped forward and respectfully greeted, "Father, Mother."

The father, Kong Shangwu, was furious about what his daughter had done and didn't want to acknowledge her as his daughter anymore, because it was too shameful.

But the situation couldn't be changed; perhaps this was the best outcome for his daughter. He secretly glanced at Xiong Shanhe, and seeing his honest and simple appearance, he gradually felt relieved.

Yuan Yicao guessed that this man must be the former Section Chief Xiong, the man who ruined their daughter.

She began to look at him with a hint of disgust, but upon reflection, she realized she couldn't entirely blame him. Her own daughter was also promiscuous; as the saying goes, it takes two to tango.

Since things have already developed this way, they have no choice but to accept reality. Otherwise, they'll make an even bigger fool of themselves, embarrass themselves, and become a laughingstock in the village.

Thinking of this, Yuan Yicao and Kong Shangwu became more enthusiastic about Xiong Shanhe.

The family sat together in the main room. Kong Xiujin told them about her situation. Her parents were both surprised and delighted to learn that she was pregnant. Although they were somewhat angry and heartbroken about what she had gone through, they were relieved to see that she had found a home.

At this moment, Kong Xianglong, the eldest brother who lived next door, heard the commotion. He told his wife and then went to his parents' old house.

The second brother, Kong Xianghu, stayed in his room and didn't go out. He shared the same thought as his eldest brother: he didn't want to talk to his younger sister.

Because of the rumors about their sister, the two brothers always felt ashamed in the village. If their mother hadn't told them to inquire about and find this sister, Kong Xianglong would never have gone to look for her.

When Kong Xianglong arrived at the old house, he saw that his younger sister had returned; she was thinner and darker than before.

I felt bad, a little bit heartbroken, but then I remembered that she was someone's mistress and a mistress, and that little bit of heartache disappeared.

Kong Xiujin was overjoyed to see her elder brother arrive and went up to him, calling out, "Brother, brother, it's been so long! I've missed you so much. How are your wife, nephews, and nieces?"

Kong Xianglong, with a dark expression, simply replied, "Yeah, everything's fine."

Kong Xiujin could tell that her older brother had changed; his attitude towards her had become much colder. Before, when he came back, he would warmly chat with her and show concern for her.

Everything has changed now; there will be no more care or affection. She talked for a while in the courtyard and house, and her second brother didn't show himself. It seems he dislikes her too.

Kong Xianglong then looked at the unfamiliar man in the living room. He was about the same age as him, but looked about eight or nine years older than his sister.

The man was not tall, about 1.65 meters, and not fat, but he was rounder than most of the villagers.

Her skin is bronze and she already has fine lines around her eyes. She looks a bit too big and old compared to her younger sister; they don't match at all.

At this moment, Xiong Shanhe kept his head down, letting Kong Xianglong scrutinize him. Kong Xiujin then introduced her girlfriend to her older brother.

Xiong Shanhe quickly greeted him, "Hello, brother, I am Xiong Shanhe."

Kong Xianglong raised his hand to stop him, saying, "Don't call me big brother. We look about the same age, maybe I'm even younger than you!"

Xiong Shanhe stood there, looking embarrassed and uncomfortable, feeling disliked by his brother-in-law.

Kong Xiujin looked at her elder brother and spoke up to help Xiong Shanhe out of the predicament.

“Brother, no matter whether Shanhe is bigger or smaller than you, now that I’ve married him, he has to call you brother.”

Kong Xianglong waved his hand again, "No need, I can't accept a brother-in-law like that. And don't call me big brother, I don't have a sister like you."

These words carried immense weight, and Kong Xiujin's heart sank to the bottom. She knew in her heart that her older brother knew what she had done at the garment factory, disowned her, and felt ashamed of her.