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Early the next morning, Xue Dingyuan and Chu Hongsheng got up just as the sky was slightly bright.

They did not disturb Zhang Guangpeng and his wife, but left quietly, heading towards the village cemetery.

Along the way, the morning sun was slightly sprouting, and the light but bewitching orange-yellow lingered in the sky, connecting with the green forest and grassland. There were also crystal dewdrops on the green field, which wet the trousers of the two.

But neither the beautiful scenery nor the obstacles could stop the two people's footsteps, and they soon reached their destination.

Today is not a serious day for Burning Week, so the two of them did not prepare yellow paper for joss sticks, but their hearts are pious.

Chu Hongsheng wanted to show his parents the person who would be with him for the rest of his life, while Xue Dingyuan wanted to tell them that he would stay with Chu Hongsheng well.

In fact, this has no practical significance, but both of them are very willing to carry out such a ceremony.

Probably because they all understood that they were unlikely to have other rituals or proofs.

Moreover, Xue Dingyuan had experienced rebirth, and he was willing to believe that maybe it was because of some kind of blessing or guidance in the dark that he and Chu Hongsheng could be together.

Although he also knew that the matter between himself and Chu Hongsheng was difficult to accept, especially the elders, but he still prayed in his heart that if the other party knew, he would agree to them being together.

When he was silently promising that he would treat Chu Hongsheng well, he suddenly heard Chu Hongsheng say, "Actually, I think my mother may vaguely know something."

Xue Dingyuan:? ? ?

He was stunned.

Chu Hongsheng hesitated for a moment, "After my mother was hospitalized, someone actually promised me a kiss."

Xue Dingyuan:! ! !

"The matchmaker said that in my family's situation, I should find a capable girl to come back and take care of the housework. It's too tiring to rely on my own words. And the girl's family doesn't want to do anything about my family, but just wants to treat her well in the future and live a good life."

Xue Dingyuan: ...

He knows it!

Xue Dingyuan can only sigh with emotion, this is fate.

He admitted that Chu Hongsheng was very handsome and a good person, so it was normal for him to have good luck.

But he felt that he wasn't too bad, but his luck... Forget it, he had never had luck.

In short, he and Chu Hongsheng have been together until now, and in less than a year, he has already had three rivals in love. This situation is really not reassuring!

He squinted his eyes to look at Chu Hongsheng, thinking that no matter what, he had to occupy this person!

Seeing that Xue Dingyuan looked at him very unkindly, Chu Hongsheng quickly added, "I don't agree."

In fact, at that time, his mother hoped that he would agree. She said that if she could see him get married, she would feel at ease when she left, and the girl was very good. In the situation of his family, when people say they are relatives, they are high-ranking. of.

Intellectually, he actually felt that he should agree. His family really needed a mistress, so that his mother could feel at ease.

But he can't accept it emotionally. If his feelings don't belong, he is willing to try to start, but he has his own, so he doesn't want to deceive others, and he doesn't want to feel uneasy.

Seeing that he disagreed, his mother asked him if he had a sweetheart, and if so, let the matchmaker talk about it.

But he can't say it, because his emotions are not tolerated by the world...

Later, when his mother was about to die, she dragged him and said that although a person cannot ignore others in his life, he cannot completely live in the eyes of others. As long as he does not hurt others, it is not wrong to be comfortable with himself. .

When Xue Dingyuan heard what Chu Hongsheng said, the expression on his face almost became dull.

He immediately bowed towards the grave of Chu Hongsheng's parents, "Uncle and aunt, I will take it as your promise, and I will be with Chu Hongsheng for the rest of my life."

After the two finished talking, they tidied up the weeds next to the cemetery. By the time they were done, the sky was completely bright.

They went back along the original road, and met Xue Dingfeng on the way, and now he was sticking out on the ground, digging in the mud with his hands.

Xue Dingyuan frowned, because now Xue Dingfeng is dark and thin, with black mud on his face and hands, and the clothes on his body are so tattered that they are not as good as a beggar.

Xue Dingfeng searched for a long time and found a piece of rhizome that he didn't know what it was, and there was still mud on it, so he wanted to stuff it into his mouth.

Seeing him, Xue Dingyuan hurriedly stopped him. Xue Dingfeng was very happy to see him, so he handed over the piece directly, "Brother, eat!"

After he said these two words, his stomach made a growling sound, and he looked at the rhizome very reluctantly. He was obviously very hungry, but he still didn't take back the things in his hand.

Seeing this, Xue Dingyuan let out a deep breath.

He still thought too much about Zhang Cuilan, he thought that Xue Dingfeng was her biological son, and she would take good care of him after all.

But it seems that the premise for her to take care of Xue Dingfeng is that someone can be exploited by her.

No wonder the village head persuaded him yesterday. He didn't think much about it at the time. Thinking about it now, Zhang Cuilan probably treated Xue Dingfeng badly after he left. , he should not be so lightly persuaded to forget it.

In that case... He took a look at Chu Hongsheng, took the piece of rhizome over, and said to Xue Dingfeng, "This is not tasty, I will take you to something delicious."

As he spoke, he led Xue Dingfeng to the direction of the village chief's house. When he arrived at the village chief's house, the village chief was standing in the yard preparing to divide things, and the villagers stood around the yard to watch the excitement.

When the village chief saw them, he greeted them, and asked Xue Dingyuan to take Xue Dingfeng to wash in the backyard as usual. Xue Dingfeng was also very happy to see the village chief, and even stretched out his hand, "Hungry!"

The village head just smiled, "Uncle still has something to do, so go find your aunt for food."

Seeing Xue Dingfeng's actions and hearing what the village chief said, Xue Dingyuan understood better - without the help of the village chief, Xue Dingfeng might not have survived until now.

He thanked the village chief again, and signaled to Chu Hongsheng to stay and accompany the village chief to deliver things, while he took Xue Dingfeng to the well in the backyard to wash himself.

Zhang Fucai didn't talk too much, he glanced at the surrounding villagers, and after tidying things up again, he started calling names.

He called someone, and that person triumphantly came to take the things away, but didn't go home, just stood by and continued to watch the fun, while those who didn't call were gearing up, wishing that he would be the next one.

But after a while, everyone understood that the people who gave things to the village chief had basically helped Chu Hongsheng and Xue Dingyuan.

In other words, it helped the two of them.

In fact, this is also normal, there are only so many people in the village, and the kind-hearted people will naturally help anyone in trouble, and the vicious-hearted ones will of course want to add insult to injury when they see anyone in trouble.

So most people know what's going on, and they really think that they are here to watch the fun, and it's good to have their own share. Although they don't feel uncomfortable, it's like planting crops. You have to sow seeds to grow crops. Harvest in autumn, otherwise there will be nothing. Most of them who rely on the land for food understand this truth.

But not everyone understands, some people who usually like to take advantage of it immediately yelled, "Chu Hongsheng, what do you mean by this, why are you from the village, you buy things for them, not us , why do you look down on us?"

"That is, they are all from the same village, why do you treat them differently?"

"Hey, it's different when I get rich. The eyes immediately grow to the top of the head."

"Since you look down on us, don't come back. If you have the ability, remove your parents' graves and don't put them in our Zhangjia Village!"

When they said that, many people began to agree.

It seems that Xue Dingyuan's worries before were not unfounded.

Chu Hongsheng frowned, looked coldly at the person who said the last sentence, and took a step in that direction, but was held back by the village chief.

Chu Hongsheng wanted to speak, but was preempted by the village head, "I decided how to divide things. If you are not convinced, Xu Laosi, you can come to me directly and talk."

The village head looked around again, "Anyone who is not convinced can come to me and talk."

These people who spoke were almost all the rascals in the village. Of course they didn't dare to talk to the village chief, but when Chu Hongsheng and the others left...

As soon as they thought this way, the village chief said again, "I said, anyone can come to me, but if you don't come, I will treat you as nothing. , don’t blame me, the village head, for not being sympathetic.”

What Zhang Fucai said was serious. Although those rascals were panicking with hatred, they did not dare to confront the village chief.

Seeing these people lower their heads, Zhang Fucai resumed his smile, "Besides, who said that Xue Dingyuan and Chu Hongsheng look down on the villagers? They have already asked me to buy vegetables and hire a chef. I will treat the whole village to eat later. Xi, everyone, come when the time comes, come.”

Those people who followed the rascals to fish in troubled waters also felt that they had taken advantage of it, and they felt a lot more balanced, so they started chatting and laughing again, beaming and saying that they would definitely come later.

Some people even didn't leave at all, and just stayed here to help build the shed, set up the table and so on.

After all, who wouldn't be happy if they could have a good meal for free, and it's normal to help a little.

Of course, there are exceptions to everything, and Zhang Cuilan is that exception.

Because she felt that the money that Xue Dingyuan spent was all hers. She spent her money to give gifts to people, and spent her money to treat people to dinner.

How much does it cost for a village with so many people?

Her eyes were bloodshot now, and she decided to spoil today's banquet.