Chapter 20: Chapter 20 Marry Her Off to a Good-for-Nothing Chapter 20: Chapter 20 Marry Her Off to a Good-for-Nothing The villagers saw ng Chuyue as if she had been struck by lightning, clearly unaware of the situation.
They felt even more sympathy for her and began to criticize Fu Hongfang.
“Fu Hongfang, this must be sothing you and Liu Xianming wishfully thought up?
I see Chuyue’s expression; she clearly knows nothing about it.”
“Chuyue isn’t stupid, how could she agree to marry a notorious scoundrel like Liu Xianming?
That would be like jumping into a fire pit.”
“You’re too much.”
…
Fu Hongfang awkwardly said, “What scoundrel?
Xianming has long since reford.”
ng Jingfen was exhilarated by the news, imagining the miserable life ng Chuyue would have after marrying Liu Xianming.
With a sneer, she said in an authoritative tone, “This is my aunt’s decision, whatever you all say is in vain.”
ng Jingfen was determined, regardless of whether ng Wanhua agreed, she wanted to see ng Chuyue married off to Liu Xianming as a way to vent her anger.
Seeing ng Jingfen so convinced, so villagers were half-believing, while others believed entirely but were utterly puzzled.
“How could ng Wanhua do such a terrible thing?
Chuyue is her own daughter after all, ‘a tiger doesn’t eat its cubs’, even if she doesn’t like her, she can’t choose such a man for her, right?
Zhao Aihua would be a better choice.”
“Right, I also think marrying Zhao Aihua is a good choice.”
…
Everyone favored Zhao Aihua.
Although Zhao Aihua wasn’t good-looking, he was wealthy and knew how to make money, his temper was quick, but he was straightforward.
Marrying him wouldn’t make Chuyue’s life too difficult.
Of course, they said so also because of a hidden malice, wanting to beat a dog while it’s down—If ng Chuyue married Zhao Aihua, they wanted to see how ng Jingfen would save face.
Her reputation was already tarnished anyway.
ng Chuyue hadn’t expected to encounter all of this.
Nothing like this had happened in her past life.
But, these things weren’t important now.
The best plan is to retreat; if she managed to leave successfully, none of this would matter.
She sniffled and, covering her face, said, “Please stop talking.
I’m still not well, I fainted again at the edge of the fields just now.
I just want to go into town for an IV drip.
We can talk about everything else once I’m better.”
Saying that, she walked back ho with shaky steps.
For a mont, no one knew what to say.
A few kind-hearted aunties wanted to help her, but after thinking it over, they ultimately refrained—getting verbally involved in the ng family’s business was one thing, but actual interference was another, bound to lead to endless troubles.
ng Chuyue passed by the ng family’s door, thought for a mont, but did not go in, continuing towards the town with her clothes muddy at the hem.
She arrived at the entrance of the village and unexpectedly saw Fu Song standing not far away.
But she quickly understood that Fu Song had probably heard about Zhao Aihua coming to propose and was worried about her, so he was waiting here.
She gave him a slight smile to signal him to go ahead.
The passenger train in town departed at nine o’clock sharp, and it was almost eight already.
ng Chuyue dared not delay; if she missed it, she wouldn’t be able to leave today.
In her family’s current state, she didn’t want to stay for another minute.
If she couldn’t leave, would she have to stay overnight in a hostel in town?
Xiaoliu Village was close to the town, and if she stayed in a hostel, the news would surely reach the ng family instantly, and things would turn out worse.
So, she had to find a way to leave today.
She ran the whole way and was lucky to arrive at the train station just past eight-forty.
As she was about to buy a ticket, she noticed Fu Song was caught up by two n, one of whom was dressed fashionably but sloppily, with a fierce look in his eyes—it was Fu Peng.
Her heart skipped a beat, and she quickly hid behind a pillar to spy on them.
She guessed that Fu Peng hadn’t seen her and didn’t know the purpose of Fu Song’s station visit.
It was just a chance encounter.
Ah, such bad luck.
She was only about ten ters away from them and could clearly hear Fu Song’s words.
“…I heard from soone that you were here eting a friend, so I specifically ca to find you.”
ng Chuyue smiled to herself: Fu Song was really capable, no wonder he was so successful when he grew up, he has such a sharp mind.
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