Chapter 618: Villagers Meeting

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

In any case, regardless of how much she ridiculed him, Su Xuewu embarra.s.sed Zhang Chunxiang more.

Alright, I understand, he said, indifferent to her mockery. If he had the time, he might as well deceive a few more girls. It was more profitable to trick them into giving him money than stealing vegetables.

Su Pingfan grabbed the money and swiftly fled, leaving Zhang Chunxiang behind in frustration. When she noticed the kitchen remained cold and untouched, her temper flared. Placing her hands on her hips, she scolded, Su

Pingping, you useless girl! Why havent you cooked yet?

I Theres no oil or salt at home, Su Pingping stammered.

Zhang Chunxiang nearly choked in disbelief. She paused before snapping, Cant you cook without oil and salt? Make pancakes or something. How can you be so clueless? You are utterly incompetent.

There are no noodles either, and were running out of rice, Su Pingping added

How unfortunate. Fine, just eat something to fill our stomachs for now. After dark, well continue stealing vegetables.

But stealing vegetables is wrong. I dont want to go, Su Pingping protested, mustering her courage.

What did you say? Let me tell you, if you refuse to come with me, Ill marry you off to the village butcher. If I do, I wont have to steal vegetables anymore, Zhang Chunxiang threatened in a shrill voice, her frustration boiling over. Who else am I doing this for? If it werent for you, I wouldnt need to steal vegetables.

The towns pig slaughterer was notorious for his brutality, having beaten two wives to death and letting his wives die in childbirth due to his unwillingness to spend money on medical care. The horrifying tale was known far and wide, serving as a grim reminder of the consequences of blinded greed and desperation.

Frightened, Su Pingping began to cry and quickly begged for mercy. I Ill go steal vegetables with you, she whimpered.

Humph! Thats more like it, Zhang Chunxiang huffed, satisfied with her compliance, and retreated to her room.

In the afternoon, the village organized a meeting. When the news reached Su Wens house, she was just about to take a nap. Upon receiving the notice, she grabbed her hat and rushed out.

Seeing Su Wen covering herself tightly as she left, Zhou Hengyang couldnt help but smile with satisfaction. He was pleased with Wen Wens behaviour.

Do you want to come with me? Su Wen asked.

Yes, lets go together! Zhou Hengyang said, grabbing his car keys.

Why do you need the car keys? Su Wen inquired.

The village meeting is over. Im heading to the county town, he replied. We need to buy a train ticket. Fifth Sister will be starting school soon. Remember, we agreed to send her to the capital? There arent many trains going there.

Only then did Su Wen recall the limited transportation options of the 1980s. Most travel was by train, which was slow and infrequent. High-speed trains didnt exist, and tickets needed to be bought in advance.

Youre right, you are considerate, Su Wen praised. She noticed Zhou Hengyangs indifferent expression and decided to tease him subtly, making a face behind his back..