Just after changing beds, the bell for the afternoon work rang. Except for Cheng Qiao, everyone hurried to the fields. They couldn't be late, otherwise they would be deducted points.
Cheng Qiao went to the yard and collected the clothes she had washed in the morning. Then she took out a white flour bun from the space and started eating it. She then took out a bottle of milk and drank it down in gulps.
There should be something in her belly. For the sake of this child, she needs to strengthen her nutrition. In her previous life, she suffered a lot for this child, but that will not happen again in this life.
I also have to be filial to my future mother-in-law. If she hadn't taken out the coffin book to escort me out in my previous life, I would have died at the hands of Xu Laidie long ago.
But why didn't the scoundrel come to find her yet? Did he go to the mountains to hunt? Cheng Qiao was absolutely right. The scoundrel was holding an axe and slaughtering wild rabbits in the mountains.
Cheng Qiao is too thin, so I need to catch more game to nourish her body. I came to the mountains early this morning and had a good harvest, catching a nest of wild rabbits.
He picked up some firewood, made a simple stove, skewered the washed rabbit with branches, and roasted it over the fire. Soon, a fragrant aroma spread.
The second-rate guy swallowed his saliva, but still controlled his desire. He wrapped the roasted rabbit with clean tree leaves, put the remaining seven or eight dead rabbits into the backpack, dug some wild vegetables, covered them with them, and walked down the mountain.
"Cheng Qiao, are you in there?"
Erliuzi stood at the door of the educated youth center, calling out in a low voice. He knew that everyone had gone to work at this time, but he still carefully observed the situation around him.
After Cheng Qiao had eaten and drunk her fill, she felt sleepy and wanted to take a good nap. Suddenly, she heard a familiar voice outside. She couldn't help but smile, put on her shoes, and limped out.
"Does your foot still hurt? How about I take you to the county hospital?"
The second-rate guy felt extremely distressed when he saw Cheng Qiao limping out.
"I've seen it. Uncle Ye gave me medicine and two days of sick leave. I can still rest for another day tomorrow."
"I know. I went to the fields just now and saw that you were not there, so I knew that you must have asked for leave. But you only need to pay for one day of sick leave. Everyone will have a rest tomorrow because we will have the autumn harvest the day after tomorrow."
"Really? It's a pity that I sprained my ankle, otherwise I would really like to go to the county town and buy some things."
Erliuzi looked at the sparkling watery light in Cheng Qiao's eyes and couldn't help but think of the scene that night. His face turned red instantly. Cheng Qiao was so soft that she had touched his heart.
"There will be a bullock cart going to the county town tomorrow. You can take it. And if you don't worry about your reputation, I can lend you a bicycle to take you there."
"No worries, just can you borrow a bike?"
Cheng Qiao was not worried at all. She was going to marry a second-rate guy, so what if people saw them together? The only thing was that if this happened, Xu Laidi would probably have some trouble because of what happened last night.
Erliuzi looked at Cheng Qiao with a smile, feeling soft in his heart. He knew what Cheng Qiao was thinking. He was there for everything and would not let Cheng Qiao be bullied.
"Second rate, what's wrong with you?"
Seeing the second-rate guy staring at her blankly, Cheng Qiao's face turned red. Although they had already done that, the girl was naturally shy.
"Oh, I roasted a hare for you. It's still hot. Come and eat it."
The second-rate guy took out a hare wrapped in a large leaf and handed it to Cheng Qiao.
Cheng Qiao then realized that it wasn't her nose that was problematic, but that there really was the scent of a hare. She quickly took it. Although she was not hungry, the smell of the hare aroused her appetite.
"Have you got a meal yet?"
Cheng Qiao tore off a rabbit leg and was about to put it into her mouth when she saw the second-rate guy's Adam's apple move and asked hurriedly.
"Eat, eat. Eat quickly. Don't let anyone see you."
"Silly boy, how can I eat so much? Here, we can each have half."
Cheng Qiao took a rabbit leg and gave the remaining half of the rabbit to the second-rate guy. The second-rate guy was stunned again. Didn't they say each person would get half? Why was there so much
"Cheng Qiao..."
"Eat quickly."
Cheng Qiao pretended to glare at the second-rate guy fiercely. The second-rate guy quickly tore off another rabbit leg and stuffed it into Cheng Qiao's hand. Then he lowered his head and stuffed the rabbit meat into his mouth desperately.
"Slow down, no one is competing with you."
Cheng Qiao took out a handkerchief with a small floral pattern and handed it to the second-rate guy. The second-rate guy's eyes lit up. He took the handkerchief, but was reluctant to wipe his mouth. He just wiped it casually with his tattered sleeve and put the handkerchief carefully into his pocket.
"Hey, how did you take my handkerchief?"
"Cheng Qiao, I want to marry you, but I don't have enough money right now. Give me three months, and I will marry you in style."
The second-rate guy's voice became lower and lower as he spoke. In fact, he did have some money and often secretly went to the black market to earn extra money. In order to avoid being discovered by the villagers, he deliberately turned into a second-rate guy.
"I still have some money and bills here. They were returned to me by Xu Laidi yesterday. Why don't you take them first for emergency use?"
Of course Cheng Qiao knew the second-rate guy's financial situation, and quickly took out money and tickets from his pocket, or actually from the space.
"Cheng Qiao, no wonder those old ladies in the village say you are stupid, you are really stupid, how can you give a man a betrothal gift? Put it away quickly, I can't accept it."
When Cheng Qiao heard this, her heart ached. Yes, this was how she was in her previous life. She was cheated but still foolishly helped others to speak up. In the end, she not only lost the second-rate guy, but also their child.
"You second-rate guy, I'm not stupid, and I'm not paying for you. I'm just worried that if I get pregnant and I don't get married by then, I'll be cheated on by someone else."
The second-rate guy's eyes flashed, and he became anxious. After thinking for a while, he took the money and tickets from Cheng Qiao and said solemnly:
"Cheng Qiao, I, Li Huan, swear that I will make a name for myself in the future and make a lot of money so that Cheng Qiao can enjoy a comfortable life. These money and notes are borrowed from me. When I make money, I will give all the money to you."
Erliuzi's real name was Li Huan, but he was so used to being called Erliuzi that almost everyone in the village had forgotten his real name.
Cheng Qiao smiled. She believed in the man in front of her. She waved her hand and said, "Li Huan, I will call you Li Huan from now on. I believe in you. Go quickly. I'll wait for you to marry me."
Li Huan nodded and took a look at Cheng Qiao's belly, his heart full of joy. He seemed to see a better life beckoning to him, and he was about to have a wife and children.
Cheng Qiao looked at Li Huan's back, which kept looking back every few steps and eventually slowly went away. She felt warm in her heart. She was going to the county town tomorrow, and she had to find a way to get some things out.