[Urban] Enticing Fertile Fields: Aunt's Fertile Soil (Complete) - 10-12

035: Revealing the

Hidden Truth After the car reached the paved road from the dirt road, Fan Xia sighed and said, "People are truly a strange thing. How they live their lives and what they do is unpredictable and hard to explain. Some people are so carefree, speaking and acting so casually, yet their paths are so smooth. Some people fall into an oil jar and don't care, yet they still have enough to eat and wear."

"Do you also believe in fate?"

Hao Tian sensed Fan Xia's worries and asked.

"You can't really believe it, but you can't help but believe it. Take Lanlan, for example. She found a man who was always sickly. She didn't want to, but her parents insisted. His illness wasn't serious, and he was a good person. But after she found him, his illness not only didn't improve, but it got worse every day, and she couldn't even have a child. Adopting a child wouldn't be surprising. Who knew he would do something like this? Lanlan isn't a bad woman. She's always been kind and considerate, afraid of others being taken advantage of. Look at Liu Huahua, she's just a simple woman, but her whole family treats her well. Her child is also very clever. Compared to that, isn't it fate?"

Fan Xia sighed again after speaking.

"Lanlan is indecisive, has poor judgment, and is too weak!"

Haotian's opinion differed from Fan Xia's.

"You're right that Lanlan is indecisive, weak, and has poor judgment, but does Liu Huahua have any judgment?"

Fan Xia continued to express her opinion through comparison.

“Liu Huahua is so healthy! Does she have any taste? She's fearless and doesn't care about anyone! But, according to you, some things are just beyond our control. Take Lanlan, for example. She married a sickly man and hasn't even considered divorce. If she had, would she be suffering like this? Isn't that beyond her control?” Haotian insisted on his opinion.

“She meant well. First, she hoped her husband would get better, then she developed feelings for him and couldn't bear to divorce him. Also, her family didn't support her. When she had the slightest thought of divorce, she asked her parents to persuade her to go back. Lanlan confided in me that she could never make up her mind to divorce, mainly because the adults wouldn't let her. She also admitted she was indecisive, saying it was innate, something she couldn't control; she just thought about it but couldn't do it. People like her need their parents to make decisions for them, but she had parents like that—isn't that fate?”

Fan Xia found another reason to support her point.

"You say Lanlan is kind-hearted, but she took Hu Yi's virginity and then dumped him. If she hadn't dumped him, Hu Yi might have gone back to the village and come back to her, wouldn't that have been great?"

Haotian continued to state his opinion.

"She dumped him because she couldn't handle Hu Yi's 'big load'! Besides, it's strange, how could she not handle it? Take her size, for example. Lanlan is the same size as Hu Li, and Hu Li not only can handle it, but she loves it to death. Why is she so afraid? If I were afraid of your 'big load,' we wouldn't have this relationship today. I say it's fate."

Fan Xia's reasoning seemed to be getting more and more convincing.

"She can't compare to you. Just look at whether she has a mind of her own. You're decisive, she's indecisive. If you were as indecisive as her, I would have told you to dump her long ago."

Although Haotian thought Fan Xia's words made sense, he still found reasons to defend his point of view.

“Actually, I didn’t have a plan either. If I had, I would have divorced my wife and gone to Liu Jin back then. If I had gone to Liu Jin back then, would things have turned out this way, and would we have developed this kind of relationship?”

Fan Xia’s reasons were always very convincing.

“So you’re saying that your relationship with me was also destined?”

Hao Tian backed down.

“How can you say it wasn’t? People are always saying this is a coincidence, that is a coincidence. What is a coincidence? A coincidence is something that seems impossible to happen, but it does. Think about it carefully, why would it be a coincidence? Isn’t it destined?”

Fan Xia’s words seemed impeccable.

“I can’t argue with you. I was just testing my brain. You are indeed quick-witted.”

Hao Tian praised Fan Xia again.

“You’re praising me so much. I’m not as good as you say. When it comes to important matters, I’m a woman after all. I’m short-sighted and far inferior to men!”

Fan Xia was always very modest.

“So you’re saying that you’re not as good as Chang Yu’s father when it comes to important matters?”

Hao Tian seized on an opening.

“You really know how to find fault. He looks like a man, but he doesn’t qualify as one. And it’s not just him; take people in our village, like Lu Zhongcheng and Miao Feng, they’re all the same type. They’re not manly enough. When I say I’m not as manly as men, I mean when it comes to big things, I’m far inferior to men with real manly qualities!”

Fan Xia sighed.

“I always listen to you, so am I not manly enough?”

Hao Tian asked deliberately.

“You’re not that kind of person. If you were, I wouldn’t be so devoted to you. Don’t underestimate your age; your manly qualities are too obvious. If you didn’t have manly qualities, I wouldn’t pay any attention to you! Not just now, but even when you were 14, it was already noticeable.”

Fan Xia said with satisfaction.

“Is my manly quality because I have a big, hard thing?”

Hao Tian said with a grin.

“Don’t think it’s just because of that. That’s certainly a factor, but manly qualities can’t be defined solely by that,”

Fan Xia said seriously.

"So you're still not completely devoted?"

Haotian seized the opportunity to ask.

"What do you mean, completely devoted?"

Fan Xia countered, though she knew what Haotian meant.

"With me for life!"

Haotian said decisively.

"That depends on whether I'm destined for it. If it's meant to be, there's no escaping it; if it's not, even if it happens, it will turn to ashes!"

Fan Xia's voice was clearly filled with worry and probing.

"Don't you trust me, or are you unwilling deep down?"

Haotian asked shrewdly.

"These kinds of vows are useless. From what I see now, I believe you, and I think you believe me too. But that's now, it doesn't represent the future. Who can predict the future? I have a feeling today that meeting your parents will put a lot of psychological burden on me. The reason I didn't want to come today is because I'm a little afraid to see them. Because this time, seeing them is obviously different from the last time."

Fan Xia spoke frankly.

"That's because you've denied your own actions. Deep down, you feel like doing something like this is a bit shameful. I just want to ask you, are you truly happy with me?"

Haotian pressed for details.

"Of course I'm happy. If I weren't, I wouldn't treat you like this. Like just now, do you think you can fake it? To say I'm conflicted is an understatement; to say I'm troubled is an understatement. But to ask me to willingly leave you is something I really can't bear, I really can't do it, unless you hate me and abandon me. What I want is sincerity. If you're even slightly reluctant, I'll never be devoted to you."

Fan Xia was testing him while simultaneously speaking her true feelings.

"Can you be a little more resolute with me? If you keep this up, I'm really going to get angry. I won't allow you to hesitate any longer. You know I've already made up my mind. Think about it, a young man like me, leaving city life behind to return to the village and lease land—could I have done that without a strong will and determination? If it weren't for you, would I be doing this? If you're still so hesitant, aren't you deceiving me? I'm telling you again, as long as you're happy, I'm willing to go through fire and water."

Haotian's tone was very firm.

"Since you've said that, then I'll accept it. I know my heart best, and you know yours best. I'm not afraid of anything even if the sky falls when I'm with you, because I'm happy. My biggest worry is that you'll change your mind. Now I'm at ease; in your words, I'm 'completely devoted.' But there's still something I need to say. I've been thinking, since you really want to marry me, you need to fully understand me. You might think you already know me well, but actually, there are some things you don't know."

Fan Xia was preparing to tell Haotian all her secrets, so she said this.

"Your husband's name is Chang Hongyun. There's no love between you. You've lived with him for so many years only because you have a son together. Out of a sense of responsibility and compassion, you've made do. To make a better life, you had to accept Zhao Yun's pursuit. As for your affair with Liu Jin, I saw it with my own eyes. He's disappeared now, and time has passed. I don't care anymore. How can you say I don't understand you? Enough! It's time for you to find your happiness. Pursuing happiness is your right, and your grown son should understand! But even if he doesn't understand, he shouldn't take away your right to pursue happiness!"

Haotian persuaded Fan Xia with the most sincere and touching words.

"What you said is obvious, I've already told you everything. What I want to tell you isn't these things, it's something I've never told anyone else."

Fan Xia's face showed obvious tension, although she had mentally prepared herself.

She had already made a plan: first, she had to tell Haotian; second, even if Haotian's attitude changed drastically after she told him, she would accept it. Because she wanted to show him her true feelings completely.

Haotian was her beloved, and she felt that only by offering him her whole heart could she be worthy of him. Otherwise, she couldn't express her most sincere love for him.

"Go ahead and say it. Why are you so nervous? As long as you're not still deeply in love with someone else, but love me, I'll accept anything you've done in the past. What I want is your true heart,"

Haotian said magnanimously.

"Then I'll say it—Changyu is not Chang Hongyun's seed."

After Fan Xia finished speaking, tears streamed down her face.

"Ah! You're not joking, are you!"

Haotian couldn't help but say, but then he realized that if she were joking, she wouldn't be crying, and crying so heartbrokenly, so he had no choice but to believe her.

He suddenly remembered some things he had heard as a child, and said, "Whose child is that? Could it really be Zhang Huan's? I've heard people say that Changyu doesn't resemble his father at all, but looks a bit like Zhang Huan. Later I heard that looking alike doesn't necessarily mean they're related, and that Changyu looks more like his second uncle."

Fan Xia sobbed softly, wiping her tears, unable to speak. Haotian stopped the car. Fan Xia wiped her tears again with a wet wipe, waved her hand, indicating that Haotian should start the car and continue.

Haotian looked at Fan Xia, feeling something was amiss, but seeing her crying, he felt sorry for her, so he said gently, "There's an inn up ahead, let's go in, have some food, rest a bit, and then continue!"

Fan Xia nodded, and Haotian started the car.

036: Love Affair in the Ditch

036: Love Affair in the Ditch Haotian parked the car in front of an inn. In front of the inn was an old road from Zhenshan City to Gaojiawan. The hotel has been renovated in recent years and mainly serves coal trucks. It primarily houses truck drivers. As soon as Haotian stopped his truck, a woman who looked to be in her thirties came out.

Haotian asked if the room was clean, and the woman replied in the local dialect, "It's very clean, you'll see for yourself."

She then led them to see it.

Haotian looked around: a double bed, two bedside tables, a small table, the blankets had just been washed, the curtains weren't very clean, and he turned to Fanxia, asking, "How is it?"

"It's fine!"

Fanxia didn't complain at all.

"Are you a couple?"

the woman asked.

"Do we look like it?"

Haotian countered.

"Of course we look! What a beautiful wife! I've never seen such a beautiful woman before,"

the woman said.

"Am I good enough for her?"

Haotian asked again.

"Yes! Yes! A handsome man and a beautiful woman, a match made in heaven!"

the woman praised.

"You're so good with words, are you the owner here?"

Haotian said.

"What kind of boss is this? He owns his own shop. —Wow, your wife is so young and beautiful, her face and neck are gorgeous. Look at her silhouette, it's so pretty too!"

The woman glanced at Fan Xia, who was looking into the distance with her back to them, and turned to Haotian.

"How old do you think she is?"

Haotian asked deliberately.

"She's definitely much younger than me, in her early twenties. You can't really tell in your early twenties, it's just a rough estimate. It's hard to guess the age of women in the city these days. Some women in their thirties or forties look like they're in their twenties."

"She's from the village, not the city. Is she also in her forties, but looks like she's in her twenties?"

Haotian continued to ask.

"From the village? If she's from the village, she's definitely a cadre, not a farmer. You're kidding me, she's your wife, how could she be in her forties?"

the woman replied cheerfully.

"Why can't I marry someone in her forties? Thirty is like a wolf, forty is like a tiger, and women in their twenties like women in their forties."

Haotian said seriously.

Just then, Haotian saw Fanxia walk to the corner of the house and look down at the ditch below. He said to the woman, "Boss lady, please make us some food. We'll settle the bill after we eat. The car is parked right outside the door; it won't get stolen, will it?"

"It won't get stolen! Do you want to go down and check?"

the woman said. "What kind of food would you like?"

"Two bowls of stewed mutton, and some cold dishes. Rice and steamed buns for the main course,"

Haotian told the woman. Then he turned to Fanxia and said, "Wife, is that alright?"

Fanxia didn't speak, but gestured for him to hurry up.

Haotian then said to the woman, "That's settled then, got it?"

"Got it! This young man is really funny."

The woman laughed as she spoke and ran to the curtained room facing the street.

Haotian took Fan Xia's hand and led her along the path behind the inn towards the ditch: "This place, over there's a mountain, over here's a ditch, and this flat area is perfect for setting up a small courtyard. Opening an inn like this will definitely be a good business. —Why are you still unhappy?"

"I don't know what's wrong, I just can't control myself,"

As Fan Xia spoke, tears welled up again, but she quickly stopped them.

"I'm so happy! You told me your most secret thing, which means you're sincere towards me. I'm relieved, I'm relieved—"

Hao Tian said, raising his voice at the last word, and the echo was heard almost immediately.

Hearing the echo, Hao Tian jumped up high. Seeing his childlike joy, Fan Xia finally smiled and gave him a playful glare.

Hao Tian ran over, bent down, and looked at Fan Xia's face: "My little beauty, I'm so happy to see you smile! I want you to always have a smiling face with me. You must never make me sad again, never cry again, especially not when you cry! When you cry, it hurts me like my heart is being stabbed! I said those things to that female boss just to make you happy, but you didn't even look! Now that you're smiling, let me kiss you!"

Fan Xia ignored him and walked straight ahead, deliberately preventing Hao Tian from kissing her. Haotian then gave chase, and Fanxia, seeing him pursuing her, actually ran ahead.

Seeing the ravine before her, the crops within it, and Haotian's earlier exuberance, Fanxia burst into laughter.

She ran ahead like a little girl. Haotian followed at a leisurely pace, deliberately keeping a slight distance, watching Fanxia's graceful figure as she ran, his heart filled with immense joy.

After running for a while, Fan Xia got tired and stopped, panting softly. When Hao Tian caught up, she pointed to the houses and cave dwellings in the nearby bushes and said, "Look there! Isn't that the village where the shopkeeper lives?"

"It should be. Look how beautiful this valley is! It would be wonderful if we lived here. I could work in the fields with you every day, and after a break, we could go wherever we wanted to be intimate! It's not easy to find someone to look after,"

Hao Tian said, gazing at the trees and crops in the valley. "What a beautiful view! Where in the city can you find such a beautiful view!"

"You're just saying this on a whim. If you actually lived here, you wouldn't last three days!"

Fan Xia said, looking at Hao Tian seductively.

"There's a condition—you have to live with me. As long as you're here, I can definitely stay!"

Hao Tian stared at Fan Xia, admiring her graceful figure. Fan Xia was a young woman in her early twenties, wearing a white dress with small blue flowers.

"Then you'll only be interested for three days!"

Fan Xia pretended not to believe him.

Looking at Fan Xia's adorable face, Haotian suddenly picked her up and started walking. Fan Xia giggled and said, "You silly goose, how strong are you! You'll wear yourself out, I weigh 120 pounds!"

"I could carry you even if you weighed 1200 pounds. Just let me carry you like this, don't move. I'll carry you to that ridge and then put you down to rest,"

Haotian said, panting.

Fan Xia didn't move. She cooperated with Haotian, letting him carry her forward, because she knew Haotian wouldn't let her get down at this point.

After walking about seventy or eighty meters, Haotian carried Fan Xia to the edge of the field's earthen ridge before putting her down. He was panting heavily, and Fan Xia rubbed her chest and said, "You're so strong! So capable!"

Her voice was full of praise, satisfaction, and pride.

"Now, won't you let me give you a kiss?"

Haotian said, touching Fan Xia's face.

Fan Xia then raised her head, closed her eyes, pouted her little mouth, and squinted her eyes.

Haotian stuck out his tongue and licked Fanxia's lips. Fanxia then stuck out her tongue, and their tongues began to intertwine.

"So sweet!"

Haotian said, quickly returning to their tongue-to-tongue licking.

Suddenly, Fanxia grabbed Haotian's head and began sucking on his tongue greedily, swallowing his saliva with gurgling sounds. Haotian also sucked and swallowed, the two of them seemingly trying to suck up every last drop of each other's saliva, sucking endlessly and making "huffing and puffing" sounds.

"Hey!—What are you doing?—"

A voice suddenly came from afar.

Fanxia immediately stopped, saying, "Oh my god! Someone's seen us again!"

She then squatted down on the ground in embarrassment.

Haotian looked around, but couldn't hear anything or see anyone. He said, "People in these damn ravines are good hiders. I thought I wouldn't be able to find anyone, but it turns out they might be hiding somewhere." "You're right," Fanxia said reproachfully,

"In this ravine, if you don't shout and look for someone, you'll never find them. They might be right next to you, and you won't even see them!" "Exactly—" Suddenly, a voice came from nearby. Haotian looked in the direction of the voice and saw a young man. When the young man saw that Haotian had seen him, he quickly disappeared into the sorghum field. The red sorghum ears swayed as the young man ran. "That little guy ran away," Haotian said with a smile to Fanxia. Fanxia stood up and wiped her face with her hand: "How embarrassing!" "Hahaha, I'm not embarrassed at all! I want to announce to the whole world that I love Fanxia—" Haotian shouted the word "Xia" loudly and for a long time. "Are you out of your mind? You shouted so loudly, that young man will know my name!" Fan Xia scolded, but she was clearly pleased. "So what if he heard? I want everyone to hear! It's a pity there are so few people in this valley, how many will hear? When I marry you, I'll throw a big banquet, I want many people to know, the more the better!" Hao Tian said excitedly. But these words touched a nerve with Fan Xia: "Whether we'll get married or not is still uncertain. You talk about a big banquet, but even if you do marry me, don't even think about a big one. I think inviting two tables of people will be good enough!" A look of melancholy appeared on Fan Xia's face. "You're carrying too much of a burden. You don't understand me. Let me tell you something today, or let's make a bet: if I don't hold a big wedding in the future, I'm not Haotian anymore!" Haotian clenched his fists tightly and lunged forward a dozen times. "I understand what you mean. You're saying that my parents told me not to look for you, but I insisted, and after I did, they abandoned me, or at least became very cold towards me. Let me tell you, I already have a plan. How could I dare to make such a boast without thorough preparation and absolute certainty? I have the ambition to marry the most beautiful woman in Guyang Village. Can I do it without special skills? Otherwise, it would just be a pipe dream." "Oh! If you marry me, people will say you're abnormal, that you're mentally ill, and you're still here gloating?" Fan Xia looked at this robust and handsome young man, her heart filled with happiness. 037: Playful and Happy 037: Playful and Happy "I know you're afraid of being ridiculed! Whether I can marry you depends on whether your mind can break free from the shackles of worldly conventions. Others' objections and cold looks don't matter." Haotian looked at the distant sky, hands on his hips, and said with deep feeling. "As long as you don't regret it, I can bear it even if I look a little embarrassed! I do have concerns, but my main concern is still about you." Fan Xia kept using such words to reassure Haotian, naturally testing him as well.

“Sit down and rest for a while. There’s no need for further words. Just continue to observe and test me. You’re right, ‘oaths of eternal love’ are useless. Just watch my actions!”

Haotian said, pulling grass from the nearby earthen ridge and making Fanxia sit down to rest.

Fanxia was about to sit down, but then worried about getting her skirt dirty, so she said, “Don’t get dirt on my skirt. I’m not sitting down.”

“Don’t worry about getting it dirty. This time when we go to Gaojiawan, I’ll take you to buy some nice clothes. I, a man who’s supposed to be a husband, have never bought you any clothes before. I’m so ashamed! — Sit down, it’s okay if it gets dirty. I know you’re tired, you should rest properly.”

Haotian said, pressing Fanxia down onto the earthen ridge.

“Oh dear! You’re so insistent on making me get this skirt dirty.”

After sitting down, Fanxia pulled her skirt out and shook off the dirt.

"You're about to become a new person, throw away all the old things, and start afresh, okay?"

Haotian sat down next to Fan Xia, putting his hand on her shoulder.

"You're wrong. I am who I am. Don't think I've changed now. I'll never change, unlike some people who change in an instant. I feel like I'm still the same person I always was. Ever since I fell for you that year, my heart has never changed. For you, don't see me as a new person, but as an old flame, or rather, a relationship that lasted for many years. It's a pity we never had a truly fulfilling relationship.

"I think all the girlfriends you've had are after me. If we're talking about new people, they're the new people, not me. We've always been secretive, but I'm sincere, and my heart has never changed."

Fan Xia was very eloquent, speaking clearly and deliberately.

"You're right! But clothes and other things should be thrown away, don't be sad!"

Haotian said casually.

"That's not right either. Clothes, or anything else, you can't just throw them away like that." Of course, it's wrong not to throw it away when it's time to throw it away, but it's also wrong to throw it away when it's not time to throw it away! Even if this dress is dirty, it can still be used after washing it.”

Fan Xia glanced at Hao Tian.

Hao Tian liked it when Fan Xia looked at him the most, because he could see her genuine liking and love for him in her eyes. People say that the eyes are the windows to the soul, and the eyes of lovers can convey their inner feelings to each other even more. The emotions conveyed by these eyes are more real and touching than words.

Hao Tian was a little embarrassed on the surface from Fan Xia's gaze, but inside he felt very warm, comfortable and happy. He liked Fan Xia to criticize and lecture him like this. In this situation, he was like a little brother.

Hao Tian deliberately glared, making Fan Xia feel dumbfounded and speechless. This expression obviously meant that he did not dislike the criticism or accusation at all and completely accepted it.

“Look at you, you silly goose, so dull-witted, why don't you have anything to say?”

Fan Xia pinched Hao Tian's cheek with her hand. Hao Tian pretended to be in pain, and Fan Xia quickly let go.

Hao Tian suddenly burst into laughter without any apparent reason, unable to say anything despite his laughter. "

You're really acting like a fool. Look at your face, that's a typical silly laugh. What are you laughing at?"

Fan Xia said anxiously, looking at Hao Tian's expression.

"I suddenly remembered something, but I'm afraid you'll scold me if I tell you!"

Hao Tian stopped laughing.

"I won't scold you this time, just tell me!"

Fan Xia said solemnly.

"Then you really won't scold me!"

Hao Tian said, grabbing Fan Xia's hand, his expression becoming even more serious.

"Just tell me already, don't keep me in suspense!"

Fan Xia urged.

Hao Tian then said seriously, "I've discovered a secret: the young men in Gu Yang Village have large penises because the beauties in Gu Yang Village are so beautiful that they're attracted to them and their penises grow bigger." That day, I overheard Chen Ze and Hu Juan having an affair through the window. Chen Ze's penis wasn't much bigger than mine, but it was close. Hu Yi told me his "big guy" had two shafts sticking out. Why does our village produce so many big-penis guys? Isn't it because the women in our village are beautiful? Anyway, I fell in love with you too early and kept thinking about playing with you, and that's how I got so big."

Fan Xia didn't laugh: "Oh my god! Why did you suddenly say that? If you hadn't said anything beforehand, I would have scolded you! Actually, size isn't the most important thing. The feelings between men and women are really hard to explain. Men love beautiful women, and women love handsome men; that seems to be human nature."

“But sometimes, people who aren’t particularly beautiful can still have great relationships. You know, Liu Chunmei, who’s about my age, married Gao Bing, who isn’t handsome at all, but her relationship with her husband has been unwavering from the beginning. Then there are Yang Lianfang and Zhang Mudan, who married into other villages; their relationships with their husbands have always been good. I often think about these people and these things. It’s not that I always think a person’s life is determined by fate.”

“But I think your life is better than theirs. Their lives are so monotonous. How can your life be as rich as theirs?”

Haotian said, touching Fan Xia’s hand.

“My life is rich? I’m living life, not writing a novel. Novels need rich content for people to read, but life is better when it’s as monotonous and simple as possible. But let me tell you, if you really marry me, I won’t let you have a rich life; I’ll make it monotonous. I don’t like rich lives, and neither can you. —This isn’t an insult!”

Fan Xia said seriously.

“I’m not scolding you, but saying that what you said about marital relationships is right! I just want to emphasize that you have someone who loves you very much, and he’s a young man, not outstanding, but decent enough. His love for you is unwavering, and you’re lucky! As for what I said about ‘rich and fulfilling,’ that’s not quite accurate here; it should be called ‘winding and tortuous.’ I often hear people say that it’s okay to suffer a little when you’re young, because only through hardship can you achieve sweetness. —This isn’t just sophistry!”

Haotian finished speaking and made a face at Fanxia.

“You’re right, and you’re absolutely right. You’ve hit the nail on the head. Actually, I’m really content and happy to have you. If I could really marry you and have a son, I would be even more satisfied!”

Fanxia said, touching Haotian’s hand.

“Since we’re here in Gaojiawan, how about I take you to the maternal and child health center to get an IUD?”

Haotian seized the opportunity to bring up this question.

“I can’t remove it now. Besides, I know someone at the county hospital. It’s not difficult to remove it here; they don’t just do it for you. You need a certificate,”

Fan Xia said, making excuses.

“What certificate? Just find someone I know, spend a little money, and it’ll be solved. It’s not difficult; I can do it,”

Hao Tian said eagerly and sincerely.

“It’s not the right time yet. Don’t rush, okay?”

Fan Xia said gently.

“Okay, but don’t wait too long. I want to build the house this year, renovate it, and have a baby next year,”

Hao Tian said happily.

“Give birth next year? Impossible! Next year I still have to help you with farming. Besides, many problems are still unresolved. How can you have a baby if these problems aren’t solved?”

Fan Xia said, somewhat puzzled.

“There’s a big slogan in Gaojiawan that says, ‘Development is the only hard truth.’ I’ll borrow it: ‘Having a baby is the only hard truth.’ Once you’re pregnant, all the problems will be solved,”

Hao Tian said happily.

“You’re so refreshing to talk to. I’ve never had a refreshing relationship with Chang Hongyun. I have to think about everything myself, big and small. It’s so tiring and boring. Luckily, I have a strong will to live, otherwise my spirit would have collapsed long ago. How could I look so young? I just heard the female owner of this shop tell you that she thinks I’m in my early twenties. She didn’t really look at me properly, and what she said was a bit far-fetched.”

Fan Xia said happily.

“So, you agree with my idea. Then let’s get the IUD removed. This time, we’ll buy clothes, get the IUD removed, see the night view, go to the park, and stay for at least five days.”

Hao Tian said in a consultative tone.

“How can we stay for five days? Three days at most is fine. Does that include the two days of travel?”

Fan Xia expressed her opinion.

“Of course not. I haven’t seen my parents for so many years. You have to have a good chat with them. My mom will definitely ask you endless questions about this and that.”

Hao Tian said, looking at Fan Xia’s smiling face.

“Five days on the road is long enough, how can it be seven days? We still have a lot to do when we get back,”

Fan Xia said thoughtfully.

“From now on, don’t worry too much about life, especially big and difficult things. Just make sure you can do it with me once a day, and I’ll be satisfied,”

Hao Tian said mysteriously.

“My god! Once a day? Are you trying to kill me? Your big thing can’t even handle once every two days, once every three days is too much, a week is just right. If we do it too much, it’s not that I can’t handle it, it’s that you can’t handle it. Don’t focus on quantity, focus on quality,”

Fan Xia said half-jokingly.

“I was testing you, and you took it seriously. I’m afraid that if I can’t satisfy you, you’ll cheat on me,”

Hao Tian joked with Fan Xia.

“Are you calling me a slut? Why don’t you just say you’re a pervert? Your ‘fire pillar’ burns me every day, it’ll burn me to death in a few days,”

Fan Xia joked with Hao Tian as well.

“Dinner’s ready—you two—”

came the call for dinner from the small inn.

“I know—I love you—”

Haotian replied.

“Hehehe…”

Fanxia couldn’t help but laugh.

Haotian took Fanxia’s hand and walked towards the restaurant.

038: Regret for Losing Virginity

038: Regret for Losing Virginity After eating in the simple restaurant of the small inn, Haotian drove his car to the door of the private room. The two of them planned to get a good night’s sleep before setting off. It was only 50 li away from here to Gaojiawan, and they could arrive in no time by car.

Lying in bed, Haotian wanted to draw the curtains, but Fanxia said it would be stuffy to draw them in the daytime and wouldn’t let him.

Seeing that Fanxia had no intention of making love, Haotian gave up the idea. Actually, he was also tired, but he didn’t want to show weakness in front of Fanxia.

But Haotian couldn't sleep, so he asked Fanxia, "You told me your secret, why were you so heartbroken all of a sudden? I didn't dare ask when I saw you were sad. Now that you're feeling better, I want to ask you, are you going to get sad again?"

"No, go ahead and ask. I've already told you, ask whatever you want. If you don't ask now, you'll ask later. I have a lot to do when I get back, I'm just relaxing now,"

Fanxia said, lying on her side in bed.

"I want to know how that old beast got you pregnant. I calculated it, he must have been 18! -- Don't be afraid that because of this, I won't love you anymore. If I look down on you and don't love you because of this, then you're not worthy of my love! Don't you think so?"

Haotian touched Fanxia's hands again, hands he couldn't get enough of.

"I know, otherwise I wouldn't have told you. I really regret it. I've done things myself, I can't just blame others."

Fanxia was indeed a kind person, she would never frame someone else.

"You were only 18 then, how old was he? Probably around 40!"

Haotian immediately hated Zhang Huan, believing it was his fault.

"That's true, if he hadn't had evil intentions, none of this would have happened. I initially agreed against my will to join the troupe, then to find a job. Zhang Huan is a real sly old fox, so cunning.

"I joined our village's troupe when I was 12, and started performing on stage at 13. It was partly out of love, and partly because I had talent. If I hadn't had this passion, I wouldn't have been caught by Zhang Huan."

"When I was 14, Zhang Huan came to our house one day and said that I sang opera well and would be in high demand even if I joined the county opera troupe. This immediately ignited my interest, and I begged my father to find a way to get me accepted into the troupe.

"Unexpectedly, the troupe was in its worst period at the time, mainly because the leadership was incompetent and unable to manage it; the troupe was in chaos. My father heard from others that we should wait and see, so he put the matter aside.

"The following year, the troupe changed leadership. And who was the new leader? Zhang Huan's cousin-in-law. Zhang Huan specifically told me this news; he didn't tell my parents, he stopped me on the street and told me. He said the county opera troupe had been reorganized and the leadership had changed; the new leader was his cousin-in-law, and he asked if I wanted to join. I said I wanted to, and he said, 'Okay, I'll help you get in.'"

"At the time, I don't know what I was thinking, but I didn't tell the adults. I was really out of my mind. But actually, it was because there were many sisters in my family, and I was the eldest. I was used to thinking of my parents when I did things. Last time, my father made a wasted trip, so this time I could do it myself. I'd let them know after I succeeded."

"It seems you've been sensible since you were little,"

Haotian interjected.

"But I had little social experience back then, and I thought I knew everything. In fact, I didn't understand many things at all. I didn't even think of offering them a pack of cigarettes. When they agreed, I happily left. I did think I should thank them, but at the time, I thought I'd wait until the results of the eye exam were clear.

"Two or three days later, I went to Zhang Huan's house to ask if the eye exam had been completed and what the outcome was. When I arrived, everyone in the family was there, and they were about to eat. Before I could ask, Zhang Huan said to me: 'I've completed the eye exam. It seems almost done, but there's a problem with the job placement. Let's wait a little longer.'"

"I was so happy to hear that I said, 'Thank you for your trouble, I'll thank you later!' and ran home to tell my family. My family was happy, of course, but they didn't think to give him any gifts right away, probably thinking they'd repay him later.

"From then on, I started waiting for news. For the first few days, I was okay, but after a month, I started to get anxious. I couldn't concentrate on my opera performance anymore. I called Zhang Huan every day to ask if there was any news. I asked once, no; I asked once, no. I was incredibly anxious, but Zhang Huan was so unhurried, always saying to wait a little longer.

"I couldn't wait any longer, so while I was performing at Dujiayingzi, not far from our village, I took a day off and went back to the village. When I got back, I saw Zhang Huan hoeing potatoes in the field. I couldn't wait until noon to come back and ask, so I went to the field to ask him.

"Zhang Huan was still the same, unhurried. He told me to sit under the shade of a tree at the edge of the field, but after I sat down, he still didn't say anything." I hurriedly asked him, and he suddenly said, "There's another person who wants to get in, but there's only one position left, so it's hard to decide." That's when I remembered we should give them a gift. I said, "

Let's give them a gift. This matter depends on you, the Party Secretary. What kind of gift do you think we should bring?"

"Zhang Huan didn't say anything. I stood beside him, watching him anxiously. Zhang Huan, head down, suddenly blurted out, 'Xiaxia, you're getting more and more charming. I want to discuss something with you, is that alright? I've been running around for you, without costing your family a penny; that's my way of saving face. I don't want your parents to spend any more money. You have several sisters, and you're a little short on money, so I'll just make a small request. If you agree, that's fine.' "At that moment, I vaguely sensed that this guy had bad intentions. I thought I'd rather spend money than let him harm me, and my heart felt like it had been doused with cold water.

"Seeing that I didn't speak, Zhang Huan sat down. Noticing my expression, he said, 'I'll just ask you to help your grandmother. That's not an unreasonable request, is it?' "Your grandmother is dead, and you still want to help her?" I blurted out, half-jokingly, half-refusing. 'Then you shouldn't join the county theater troupe. You should know that once you join, you'll be a permanent employee. You can't miss such a good job. If you don't ask me to help you, then don't join!'" "What's wrong with me kicking your grandma? It's only because you're pretty. If you weren't so pretty, I wouldn't even bother kicking you, even if I paid you." Zhang Huan was really composed and knew how to understand people's psychology. He left me speechless with just a few words. Seeing that I didn't speak, he obviously agreed and quickly sat down next to me.

"Don't try to fool me!" I pushed him. Seeing that I didn't quite believe him, he took out his phone and made a call. After dialing and saying a few words, he handed the phone to me. The person on the other end was very polite and sounded quite happy, congratulating me on becoming a member of their troupe, saying that my joining would definitely bring vitality and brilliance to the troupe. He also humbly said that he had to study hard and thanked the troupe for accepting me. The troupe leader on the other end said that I should thank Secretary Zhang. Then I handed the phone to Zhang Huan.

"After the call, Zhang Huan said, 'Do you believe me now?' I suddenly remembered that I forgot to ask when it was going, so I asked Zhang Huan. Zhang Huan said, 'I'll tell you when the time comes.' As he spoke, he started to move his hands." I was incredibly embarrassed, but his hands were already on my chest. I blushed crimson, but the more I resisted, the more persistent he became. Suddenly, I noticed someone in the distance and said, "Someone's going to see this!" and quickly stood up. Only then did he stop.

"Who knew this was just the beginning? Later, that cunning Zhang Huan deliberately delayed things for two or three months, just to find an opportunity to seduce me."

"Then why don't you avoid him and not be alone with him?"

Haotian interjected.

"I wasn't very careful back then, and Zhang Huan had too many tricks up his sleeve. I was just a young girl then, always hoping he'd get things done for me, and I always ended up falling for his tricks.

"One time, he stood at the gate of his yard in broad daylight, asking me to come to his house. I assumed his wife was home, but when I got there, I found he was alone."

"He opened the door and let me in. As soon as I entered, he hugged me from behind and started tugging at my chest. I didn't dare make a sound, thinking that I could just tug at my chest while he was

still covering me with his clothes. If I made a sound, I wouldn't be able to get into the county theater troupe. "Zhang Huan took advantage of the situation and, while he was tugging at my clothes, he suddenly lifted them up, leaving me momentarily flustered. I just vaguely let him tug at me. After he finished, he apologized, saying, 'I couldn't help myself when I saw you. I'm really sorry. I won't tell anyone. You know these things shouldn't be talked about.'" At this point, Fan Xia paused slightly and said, "I don't want to talk about it anymore. Anyway, it's always unexpected. We didn't understand anything back then, and neither did the adults in our family. We just wanted to follow their arrangements and didn't think to go to the county theater troupe to ask in person when we were supposed to go. Later, when we went, we found out that it was already winter. It turns out that I could have gone when I was talking to the troupe leader on the phone. Zhang Huan probably told the troupe leader that I would have to go in a while." It was still related to his cousin-in-law's connection to the theater troupe.

"Back then, it was fashionable to give local specialties as gifts. I remember Zhang Huan gave his cousin-in-law things like vegetable oil, mung beans, and vermicelli. Zhang Huan was both appeasing his cousin-in-law and appeasing me. He wouldn't let me go out to perform with the village troupe, saying I should just wait at home, and he didn't know when he would notify me. He made me wait day after day, just looking for an opportunity to grope me. However, at that time, Zhang Huan only groped my breasts and didn't do anything else, and he always knew when to stop, otherwise I wouldn't have been so obedient."

"Anyway, I finally got to the troupe. After I got there, the troupe even paid me back two or three months' salary. After receiving my salary, I took out a month's worth of money to give to the troupe leader, but he refused to accept it. In the end, I bought some food and went to the troupe leader's house to grope him once.

"After working in the county troupe for three years, the county troupe suddenly announced that it was going to disband and arrange jobs for the troupe members. However, there were conditions for arranging jobs: age and years of service. I didn't meet either of the conditions. So I had to go back to Zhang Huan."

"It was indeed difficult to resolve at that time. Zhang Huan had to make several trips before he finally succeeded. I only heard about it from Zhang Huan later. Zhang Huan had figured out my temper. When I went to see him, he made a condition: he said I was an adult now and I had to sleep with him only once, and he told me to think about it. I considered it for several days, and finally agreed to his request for the sake of my work. In a room in the county, he violated me and then left. I stayed alone in the hotel and secretly cried for half the night."

039: True Feelings Are Priceless

039: True Feelings Are Priceless Fan Xia saw Hao Tian lying on the bed for a long time without saying a word, and he let go of her hand, so she asked, "What's wrong?"

“I don’t know what’s wrong with me! I don’t know if I’m sad for you or lamenting that you lost your virginity to a man much older than you. I think it’s such a pity. Of course, you can’t judge by age. I was the one who took my virginity, but I don’t feel sad at all. I feel ecstatic. I really want to ask you, when she took your virginity, did you bleed? Did it hurt a lot? I heard that a broken hymen hurts a lot.”

Haotian asked, his question sharp and experienced.

“It didn’t hurt much. Maybe it’s because I practiced opera, and that place was already broken.”

Fan Xia said truthfully.

“That’s better. Otherwise, you would have lost out too much. You gave your virginity to someone you didn’t love, unlike me.”

Haotian said with pity.

“I really regret it. Just thinking about it is like a knife cutting into my heart.”

Fan Xia’s eyes reddened again as she spoke.

“Don’t regret it. It’s no use regretting it now.”

Haotian said, falling into deep thought.

Fan Xia then said, "I was 18 that year, and I should have known more than before, but I never expected to get pregnant after just one time. Zhang Huan didn't think I would get pregnant either. After that, I was quickly assigned a job, and I was directly appointed as the director of the township women's federation. I've been the director of the women's federation for quite a long time now." "

For the sake of making a living, you gritted your teeth and endured Zhang Huan's humiliation. That was your thinking back then, and I understand it very well. It wasn't your fault; who doesn't want to make something of themselves? Living in a family like yours, making that choice is understandable to everyone. —So how did you end up with Chang Hongyun?"

Hao Tian asked after comforting her.

"After Zhang Huan bullied me that time, I realized my period was late, so I told my mom. She didn't say anything, just that I should find someone soon. She went around asking people to introduce me to potential partners. It just so happened that Chang Hongyun hadn't broken up with his girlfriend long before Zhang Huan introduced me to someone. Actually, I really didn't want to get married at the time, and I didn't really like Chang Hongyun, but I agreed because I hadn't said anything.

"Because I worked in the same compound as Chang Hongyun, we saw each other every day. We hadn't known each other long, and I ended up having a relationship with him. It was obviously to cover it up. Fortunately, Zhang Huan was a man of principle, or maybe he had a change of heart, and he kept his word. After he introduced me to someone, he never bothered me again. He treated me with a respectful distance, like an elder."

Fan Xia's tone was very understanding and even grateful towards Zhang Huan.

"Back then, Zhang Huan was the Party branch secretary. Did he support other women?"

Hao Tian asked.

"All people know is Hu Yi's mother, and that was only revealed by Zhang Huan herself after she stopped going. I don't know anything else, at least not me. That person is secretive; she doesn't reveal what she's done. She's really cunning,"

Fan Xia said thoughtfully.

"Okay, let's go to sleep. I understand this matter now. Don't think about it anymore. Let's live happily. I will always love you!"

Hao Tian said, kissing Fan Xia before turning over to sleep. Seeing Hao Tian asleep, Fan Xia quickly fell asleep as well.

After waking up, Hao Tian said to Fan Xia, "It felt so good in the ditch. We're very close to Gaojiawan now, no problem getting there. It's not even 4 o'clock yet, why don't we go back to the ditch and play around a bit more?"

Hao Tian handed Fan Xia a glass of water.

Seeing how eager Hao Tian was to go, and knowing that going earlier wouldn't have made a difference, Fan Xia readily agreed.

Hao Tian drank the water, took a bag from the trunk of the car, packed a few bottles of mineral water, and went to the ditch.

Haotian walked behind, admiring Fanxia's flowing hair, and said, "Your hair is thick, black, and shiny; it looks good no matter what hairstyle you wear."

He quickened his pace, took Fanxia's hand, and said, "Look at the gift I bought for you."

Peng Lian stopped, took the exquisite red box Haotian handed her, took out a gold coin, and examined it closely. It read "Xia Tian Jing Li" (霞天景丽). Fanxia was inwardly delighted, but tried her best to appear calm .

Upon seeing these words, she immediately asked, "What do these words mean?"

Haotian said, "What do you think?" "

The scene of a sky full of colorful clouds is beautiful, isn't it?"

Fanxia said innocently.

Haotian said happily, "Yes, you're really something! When I designed it, I carefully conceived it, embedding our two names into it, creating a double meaning. The implied meaning can be interpreted in many ways: one, the scenery we create is beautiful; two, our future is beautiful, and we admire the most beautiful life."

"Wow, it's so shiny! How much did this cost?"

Fanxia said excitedly, holding the heavy, specially made gold coin.

"This can't be measured in money. Don't associate it with money. Think of it as my heart. Whatever you think it's worth is what you're willing to pay. But you need to understand, what is 'gold'? 'Gold' is 'sperm,' you know?"

Haotian said, looking at Fan Xia's full breasts.

"You're always thinking about that! Don't talk like that!"

Fan Xia said coquettishly. "Here you go! I don't want your 'gold'!"

"I don't want the gold, I'll give you a card. When I give you the gold, I'll use the card to hold it."

Haotian said, taking out an ICBC card from his bag. "This is a 200,000 yuan card. See if you can hold the 'sperm'."

Haotian hugged Fan Xia and tried to pull down her pants.

Fan Xia hurriedly pushed him away and ran off. Haotian chased after her, saying, "I was just trying to scare you in this remote mountain valley. You can't even handle my scare!"

"How much 'sperm' could you possibly have? I could suck it dry and I wouldn't have to worry. You can't hold it even if you wanted to!"

Fan Xia said, smiling as she touched Haotian's hand.

"So what if you suck me dry? Everything I've saved is yours anyway—the 'silver' is yours, the 'gold' is yours too,"

Haotian said, releasing Fanxia. "Don't you think I'm a bit 'slutty'?"

Haotian teased Fanxia.

"I just feel like being with you makes me feel 10 years younger,"

Fanxia said coquettishly.

“It’s 20 years old.”

Haotian said playfully, then put away the card and coin box, took Shuxia’s hand and said, “Let’s go to that bend in the mountain in the distance!”

Then he started to sing a song in a low voice, “It’s all just talk and laughter, the feeling of loving someone is so wonderful, I call my wife in the ditch, who knows about our affair?”

“One day everyone will know, we’ll tell them we’re head over heels in love.”

Fanxia sang a couple of lines with Haotian’s beautiful voice, then said to him, “Don’t forget to write the lyrics! You should focus your energy on the important things, don’t just think about doing things every day. Doing things is about both of you wanting to do them, you can’t force one person not to. It’s hard to set a few days and a few times, maybe we’ll just do it a few times a day, don’t you think?”

“No! We’ll do it every day, every month, every year, and when we can’t walk anymore, we’ll do it non-stop while lying on the kang! Hahaha—when have I ever not listened to you?”

After Haotian finished speaking, seeing Fanxia’s beautiful smile, he said mischievously, “Look how happy you are!”

"Who's happy! When did I make you so ashamed you couldn't even lift your head, so you had to beg for mercy!"

Fan Xia rolled her eyes at Hao Tian.

"If I can't lift my head, you'll be ashamed. I'll take care of all the big and difficult things at home, you don't have to worry about a thing! If you don't let me lift my head, all the big and difficult things will fall on you? We're in the same boat, I'll steer the boat forward, and you can take care of everything. We're in the same boat, I'm full of energy, and you can relax and enjoy the scenery. See if you're happy if you don't let me lift my head?"

Hao Tian teased Fan Xia, improvising a short clapper talk.

Fan Xia was very happy. She raised her bright smile and recited two lines of the clapper talk: "Who is the best man in the world? My husband, Hao Tian!"

After saying that, she immediately hugged Hao Tian's waist from behind.

Hao Tian stopped, felt the pleasure from Fan Xia's breasts for a while, then grabbed one of Fan Xia's hands, and they swayed together, leisurely walking towards the bend in the mountain. 03-12
040: Joking About Creating a Baby

040: Joking About Creating a Baby Haotian thought of Fanxia's loss of virginity again, so he asked, "When you said you were being bullied by Zhang Huan when he touched your breasts, were you initially unwilling but later willing, or were you always unwilling and always felt uncomfortable?"

"I really don't want to talk about the past anymore. You just said not to mention it again, and it really makes me feel uncomfortable. But I think to myself: it's really not worth it for you to love a beat-up car like me! You are a brand new BMW, and I am a broken-down Xiali."

Fanxia was touched on a sore spot again by Haotian's words.

Hearing Fanxia say this, Haotian knew that Fanxia was in a difficult position, so he explained, "You are a golden sports car, the most luxurious and high-end car in the world, no one can compare. -- Actually, I always want to ask you if what happened in the past was because I care about you, or if I don't care about your past? If I were petty and cared about what happened in your past, how easy would it be for me to say 'no'?

"But after hearing what you said, I love you even more, and I am even more confident in marrying you." "I'm even glad you didn't go through that past, otherwise we wouldn't be where we are today."

Haotian stopped, hugged Fan Xia tightly, and kissed her passionately before continuing, "You still don't know how much I love you!"

Fan Xia stood there blankly, thought for a moment, and said, "I know you love me! I believe I'm a gift from heaven, so I can't go against fate. Sometimes I feel really inferior, but when I think about how much you love me, I feel confident, because you are the best man in the world, and I want to live well for you. I know that a person who can't get along with themselves has no vitality. I can't be a person without vitality; I'm confident I have a strong vitality."

“If that’s the case, then I believe in fate too. I was destined to be yours, and you were destined to be mine. People often say ‘good things come to those who wait,’ and ‘beautiful women often have tragic fates,’ but I think you have a good life.”

Haotian looked at Fan Xia’s broad, round forehead.

“If you say so, then I really do have a good life, truly a good life. Although I’ve experienced some unpleasant things, I became the director of the Women’s Federation at 18 and have been in that position until my early forties. My true love came a little late, but the beautiful feeling you bring to my heart makes me feel sweet even in my dreams!”

Fan Xia said excitedly.

“Do you really love me the way I love you?”

Haotian kissed Fan Xia’s forehead and asked.

“I’m not like some young people these days who like to say ‘I love you’ all the time. I don’t think saying those words has much meaning. Anyone can say it, but the key is in the actions, in the sincerity. People who truly love each other don’t need words to express it.” After

saying that, Fan Xia threw herself into Haotian’s arms again.

Haotian stroked Fanxia and said, "Actually, love is the most important emotion a person can have. Sometimes I think that if there were no love between men and women in the world, this world would have long been desolate and silent. Just like this mountain valley, with the two of us, it has become magical and beautiful. That young man today must have been very excited to see us being so close. He must also have someone he loves. Our expressions of love will definitely not have a bad impact on him. It requires the person he loves to understand him, and even if the person he loves doesn't love him back, they shouldn't hurt his heart."

Fanxia got up from Haotian's embrace, took his hand, and continued walking forward, saying as they went, "You've studied this quite deeply, at least more deeply than I have. I'm just walking by feeling."

“I’m just going by feeling. True love is about feeling, without any strings attached. But so many men and women in life add conditions. That taints the pure love. I like to study this because I love you. Loving you requires overcoming worldly obstacles, but thoughts govern actions. If my thoughts can’t break through the shackles of worldly conventions, it’s hard to make a decisive decision. I’m not telling you whether you’ll divorce me or stay with me; the key is whether your thoughts can break through the shackles of worldly conventions.”

Haotian’s gaze swept across the blue sky and white clouds, across the green trees and seedlings.

“In this half-day, my thoughts have really undergone a huge change. Before, my heart was like waves, sometimes high, sometimes low. I can finally calm down.”

Fan Xia hugged Haotian’s arm and said, her delicate, dependent appearance making Haotian feel particularly warm.

“We’ve never really had a proper relationship. We were in a state of bliss from the very beginning, and now that we’ve made up for it, it’s so beautiful!”

Haotian then stopped and wanted to take a good look at Fan Xia.

Fan Xia looked at Hao Tian with a pitiful expression, her eyes brimming with tears of emotion.

Hao Tian cupped Fan Xia's face in his hands, looked at her for a long time, and said, "What is charm? This is charm! I can't get enough of looking at you, touching you, or kissing you

. Even standing next to you, I still miss you!" As he spoke, he reached out to caress Fan Xia's breasts.

Hearing Hao Tian's sweet words, Fan Xia's heart surged with emotion, and she also gained a clearer sense of direction.

After Hao Tian had been caressing her breasts for a while, she said, "Let's find a more secluded place. Who knows which young man might be hiding and watching us here!"

Hao Tian then took Fan Xia's hand and started walking forward. Suddenly, they saw a large, flat rock ahead. Fan Xia pointed at it and said, "See that? Let's go there."

Hao Tian looked in the direction Fan Xia was pointing and exclaimed with delight, "What a great place!"

But after walking for a while, they discovered that there was no straight path; they had to go around a bend. Fan Xia was a little reluctant to go, but Hao Tian wouldn't have it. He said to Fan Xia, "It's still early! We've come all this way, and if we don't go now, we'll regret it. If you can't walk anymore, I'll carry you."

"It's not that I can't walk, it's just that there's no need to go all the way there. Let's just walk along this easy path!"

Fan Xia said, but seeing that Hao Tian really wanted to go, she started walking in that direction.

"A fairy cave is born here, and the most beautiful scenery is found on the most dangerous peaks."

Hao Tian followed behind Fan Xia, constantly saying, "Slow down, be careful!"

It wasn't actually that difficult to walk. It was a dirt ravine with stones, but very few. They looked like they had been washed down from above during a flood many years ago. There was a quarry on the mountain, which could be vaguely seen from the ravine. Hao Tian had been there once before, when he was in college.

Fan Xia's skirt kept getting bumped by the weeds along the winding path. At first, she tried to avoid them, but the weeds grew thicker and thicker, and she couldn't avoid them anymore, so she simply ignored them.

Finally, they arrived. Fan Xia sat down, panting, and said, "The scenery here is so beautiful!"

"Look, if we hadn't come, would we have been able to appreciate such a wonderful view?"

Hao Tian said, sitting down beside Fan Xia and gently massaging her back.

Fan Xia lay back on the rock and said, "This rock is so nice, so smooth and flat. It would be great if we could move it into our yard."

"Of course! It would be even more valuable if we could move it to the city,"

Hao Tian said, then lay down on the rock as well.

"The sky is my blanket, the rock my bed, tossing and turning happily!" Hao Tian

said suddenly, gazing at the azure sky.

"You really have a knack for writing lyrics, they just spring to life!"

Fan Xia said, sitting up from the rock.

"Do you understand what I just said?"

Hao Tian said, stroking Fan Xia's back.

"I told you, stop thinking about doing things all the time! You're always thinking about it, no matter where you are! You're such a lecher!"

Fan Xia said coquettishly, looking at Hao Tian's bulging crotch.

“It’s beyond my control! I really can’t control it, only you can!”

Haotian said, taking Fanxia’s hand to his crotch.

“My god, where did you get so much strength? It’s hard and erect again!”

Fanxia rubbed it, feeling it getting harder with each passing moment.

“I want to look at the flowers,”

Haotian said pleadingly.

“Who told you not to look? Aren’t those flowers?”

Fanxia pointed to the various small flowers in front of the rock.

“I don’t want to look at those flowers, I want to look at your peony!”

Haotian said in a childish, coquettish tone.

“I don’t have a peony. Didn’t you say it was a chrysanthemum this morning?”

Fanxia laughed after saying that.

Haotian suddenly got up from the rock, stood between two trees next to the rock, unbuckled his belt, pulled his pants down a bit, revealing his erection: “Then I’m going to destroy the flower, I don’t care what kind of flower it is!”

“I’m not letting you destroy it, I prepared it for Haotian, don’t even think about touching it!”

Fanxia cleverly retorted.

"You don't recognize me anymore? Aren't I Haotian?"

Haotian slapped his erection and said.

"You're not Haotian, you're a lecher!"

Fan Xia said, laughing again.

"I am a lecher, I'm going to commit a crime, I am a lecher, I'm going to commit a crime,"

Haotian spoke in a strange voice, while repeatedly slapping his erect penis with his hand.

Fanxia quickly went over and grabbed it, saying, "You're not allowed to hit it. It's mine. Hitting it is hitting me."

She then quickly turned around, took a bottle of mineral water from her bag, unscrewed the cap, and poured it onto the penis to wash it.

"Ooh-hoo, ooh-hoo,"

Haotian watched Fanxia wash his penis, not saying a word, just moaning in pleasure.

After Fanxia cleaned the penis, she stuck out her tongue and started licking it. Haotian licked it, making him moan "oh oh." After licking for a while, Fanxia opened her mouth wide and took the head of the penis into her mouth. It

was the first time she had taken a penis into her mouth. She had seen porn and had long wanted to take Haotian's penis into her mouth, but she had never had the chance when she was with him.

"Have you ever tasted this before?"

Haotian asked, holding Fanxia's head.

"No, I've wanted to taste yours for a long time, but I never got the chance!"

Fanxia said, opening her mouth to speak, and then took it into her mouth and began to stroke it.

"Your upright mouth is quite domineering, it never knows how to give way to your horizontal mouth, does it?"

Haotian said, pausing for a moment, pressing his erection against Fanxia's throat. Fanxia let out an "Oh," and quickly pulled away, saying, "No, I still need that mouth."

She stood up, took off her underwear, lifted her skirt, pressed herself against Haotian, and stood on tiptoe, trying to take his erection in.

Haotian spread his legs slightly, allowing it to enter, then held Fanxia's legs, suspending her in the air, and began thrusting.

"This is too much for you, let me get down, you'll run out of energy soon,"

Fanxia said, trying to get down. Haotian put Fanxia down, noticing his erection was already wet.

Fanxia held a rock in her hand, spread her legs, and Haotian, without even looking at her, entered Fanxia's flower cave.

Haotian adjusted his position and began moving quickly, making Fanxia shake her head and moan incessantly. He continued moving rapidly, just like before, without stopping for a moment. About six or seven minutes later, the cannonballs whizzed past, striking the palace.

Afterwards, Haotian, panting, said, "This is God's command—God wants me to create people here, to create a Hao stone, and a Hao peony."

Because of the short time, Fanxia didn't seem tired. She laughed and said, "You want to create twins?"

041: A False Alarm

041: A False Alarm Haotian pulled up his pants, lay down on the stone, and stretched out his arms and legs, forming the character "大" (big). He said wearily, "Sometimes in this world, things happen exactly as you imagine and say, and sometimes even with thorough analysis, the conclusions aren't necessarily verified by facts. But what I'm just speculating about is definitely not true, because you haven't even had your IUD removed yet, how could you get pregnant? Unless it's really God making you carry my child!"

"Having children is increasingly a matter of fate, and you can't force it! I'm really confident I can have a child for you. But we're not at the right time yet. I think when it's time, we both need to be more restrained and not waste our energy like we are now. I know my body isn't damaged yet, but I'm worried that if you keep indulging in lust and going through all this, not only will I lose my energy, but you will too."

Fan Xia stood beside the rock, looking at Hao Tian lying on his back.

"Don't worry, after you get your IUD removed, I definitely won't be so reckless anymore."

Hao Tian said, sitting up and fastening his belt. Fan Xia looked at his strong arms, filled with a sense of security and happiness.

Seeing Fan Xia's radiant face, Haotian stood up from the rock and said, "Aren't you still a little unsatisfied?"

But Fan Xia didn't answer him; instead, she turned and walked back along the path she had come from. Haotian found this strange. He straightened his bag, slung it over his shoulder, and followed Fan Xia back.

Fan Xia walked quickly ahead of him, completely unlike her leisurely pace when they arrived.

It was as if she had something important to do, walking straight ahead without even turning her head, as if Haotian didn't exist behind her at all.

Seeing Fan Xia hurrying ahead, Haotian wondered why she had suddenly become like this; it was very strange. But he didn't say anything, just followed closely behind to observe.

When Fan Xia reached the private room of the inn, she asked Haotian to take the key from her bag, hurriedly opened the door, rushed inside, picked up the pillow, and was immediately horrified. She then said to Haotian, "I lost my gold ring too! What am I going to do?! I'm so careless, I forgot everything! Oh dear, this is just how I am!"

Haotian had never seen Fan Xia so flustered before. He comforted her, "It's just a gold ring! Besides, it might not even be really lost. Were you wearing it or did you take it off and put it away? Think carefully." Fan Xia

, who was pacing anxiously on the ground, seemed not to hear Haotian's words. After thinking for a while, she paused and said, "I took it off when I went to sleep, I remember that very clearly, but when I left—I should have put it on. But how did I put it on? I have no recollection at all—did I put it on or not? It's all so vague, I can't remember."

"Don't be so anxious, think about it slowly, you must be sure. If you really didn't wear it and left it here, we'll argue with the shopkeeper. If you wore it and left it outside, we can just buy another one, there's no need for you to panic like this."

Haotian comforted Fan Xia, looking at her anxious state.

Fan Xia remained unmoved by Hao Tian's comforting words; in fact, the more he tried to comfort her, the more anxious she became. Hao Tian felt that Fan Xia's behavior today was very unusual.

Hao Tian helped her slowly unfold the blankets and lift the sheets, searching the entire bed, but couldn't find it. Suddenly, Fan Xia moved the bedside table, and in that movement, she immediately saw the gold ring: "Oh my god! It fell here! How could I have forgotten about it in the dark! Seeing it reminded me that I first put it under my pillow, but then I was afraid I wouldn't see it under the pillow and forget to wear it, so I just picked it up and put it on the bedside table. Later, you gave me a bottle of mineral water, and I took a sip. I must have knocked it over when I put the bottle on the bedside table. I'm so confused; I've never done anything so silly before!"

"I said you rushed back in a panic, so why didn't you tell me? If you had told me, wouldn't I have been able to search with you on the way?"

Hao Tian complained, looking at Fan Xia, who had just had a close call.

"I panicked immediately. I thought, if I left it outside, how could I find something so big? I kept thinking about whether I wore it or not, but I just couldn't remember. Now I remember, I thought about wearing it before I left, but then I thought I'd put it under my pillow, because it would be a waste if I lost it. All I was thinking about was under my pillow. How could I be so confused?"

Fan Xia scolded herself.

"I made you confused. But now it's found. Even if it were lost, what's the big deal? I'll just buy you a new one. Losing something is a small matter; I was worried you'd be anxious. I thought something had happened, so I ran ahead without even looking back,"

Hao Tian said with concern.

Fan Xia plopped down on the bed and said, "I was so scared my heart almost jumped out of my chest!"

"Are you alright now? Take a break, calm down, have a good drink of water, and I'll go pay the bill. We're not in a hurry to leave,"

Hao Tian reassured Fan Xia before going to pay the bill.

Fan Xia's heart was still unsettled. Although it was a false alarm, the gold ring stirred up the unease hidden in her heart.

When Zhao Yun gave her the gold ring, he repeatedly emphasized that it represented their relationship and must not be lost. Losing it would mean she had become unfaithful to him. Zhao Yun also said that if she loved someone else, he would take action against the person who took his love. He added that if it was lost accidentally, that would be a different matter, but she had to tell him immediately so he could personally or send a trusted person to the scene to find out how it was lost.

These past few days, Fan Xia had only shared a room with Hao Tian in Guyang Village for one night to avoid being discovered by Zhao Yun.

She was trying her best to control herself, trying not to let Zhao Yun notice any clues. Therefore, Zhao Yun didn't see any flaws and didn't say a word of suspicion.

However, Hao Tian's passionate love for her burned within her like a raging fire. When she was with Hao Tian, a warm current of happiness flowed through her, and all other thoughts were thrown to the winds, including her fear and wariness of Zhao Yun. She even firmly believed that Hao Tian was capable of dealing with Zhao Yun.

But the moment she leaves Haotian and is with others, or when she suddenly remembers something controlled by Zhao Yun, her thoughts change.

Just now, when she suddenly realized she wasn't wearing her gold ring, she panicked. She immediately felt trouble was brewing, trouble that would drain Haotian's energy and, more seriously, severely impact his career.

She didn't want Haotian to fall into trouble because of her; she wanted to solve the problems herself, especially those directly related to her. She couldn't let Haotian worry about her—that was her nature.

Actually, her past relationship with Zhang Huan was a product of her personality; she would never pass on problems she could solve herself. Now, facing resistance from Zhao Yun, she certainly wouldn't pass the buck to Haotian. The solution was to use psychological warfare to gain Zhao Yun's understanding, but that would take time.

She knew very well that even if Haotian could overcome Zhao Yun, it would be a difficult process. Of course, whether he could overcome her was uncertain; she had no absolute certainty.

Zhao Yun was a local tyrant, wielding absolute power in Guyang Township. Hao Tian was merely young and ambitious, with a good family background, but he would never gain the upper hand against Zhao Yun in Guyang Township. To gain the upper hand would require a tremendous amount of effort, but how much effort would it take for him to return to the village and lease land? For Hao Tian's sake, she had to balance relationships and stabilize the situation.

It was because she had this thought in mind that she panicked so much when she couldn't find the gold ring.

Hao Tian told her to calm down, but she couldn't. Because she suddenly felt the problem was extremely serious.

In the past few days, she felt she had handled things well through her own efforts and was once full of confidence. But just now, the moment she thought the gold ring was lost, she immediately panicked. So now she warned herself to be cautious, cautious, and even more cautious.

She decided to continue to observe carefully and act according to the circumstances. In comparison, she would rather maintain the status quo than hastily risk pursuing personal happiness.

042

: A Mixture of Joy and Sorrow Haotian paid the bill and asked Fanxia if she wanted to rest a little longer or leave immediately. Fanxia quickly packed her things, saying it was time to go.

She put her things in the car and handed the female shop owner the room key. The shop owner greeted the "young couple" happily, and Haotian drove off.

Perhaps they had already talked too much, perhaps they were about to meet Haotian's parents, or perhaps the traffic was increasing; in any case, they barely spoke anything else in the car, only talking about the villages, scenery, and buildings they saw.

Traffic congestion wasn't too bad in Gaojiawan, but once they entered the city, the speed slowed considerably. Haotian drove back to his neighborhood, a journey that took over an hour. It was almost 7 pm, with about 30-40 minutes until dark.

Only Haotian's mother, Li Liqing, was home; his father, Hao Chenggong, and sister, Haoyun, were at the calligraphy and painting shop and hadn't returned yet.

Li Liqing and Fan Xia were so excited to meet that they had so much to talk about. After exchanging pleasantries, Li Liqing held Fan Xia's hand and praised her for still looking so young, fair-skinned, and radiant. Fan Xia, in turn, praised Li Liqing for always being warm-hearted and hardworking, and for now that she was living a good life, she should enjoy it.

Li Liqing was five years older than Fan Xia, and Hao Chenggong was three years older than Chang Hongyun. Fan Xia always addressed Li Liqing as "sister-in-law." Hao Tian felt very embarrassed by being addressed as "sister-in-law" as soon as he entered the door. He

thought to himself that if his parents had stayed in Guyang Village, even if he loved Fan Xia, things wouldn't have come to this point. He was truly grateful for his parents' decision to develop their business, which not only made the family wealthy but also created the opportunity for him to develop his relationship with Fan Xia.

Facing Fan Xia, Li Liqing had endless questions: how were the children doing? What were the men in that family doing? Was this family doing better? How were the relationships between everyone?

Fan Xia answered Li Liqing's questions, feeling as warm and familiar as if she were back home. However, when she called her "sister-in-law," she couldn't help but think that if she really married Haotian one day, her original neighborly relationship with Li Liqing would become a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship. Not only would

she feel awkward, but how could Li Liqing accept it? Fan Xia put herself in Haotian's shoes and thought this way. Seeing Haotian's unabashed gaze, she gestured for him to stop. But the more she gestured, the more Haotian deliberately stared at her with a lecherous look. Fortunately, Li Liqing was busy asking questions and offering Fan Xia food, not noticing the messages exchanged between Haotian and Fan Xia.

Fan Xia simply stopped looking up, her eyes fixed on the table. Haotian felt uncomfortable sitting there, so he went to the study to turn on the computer and listen to music.

After Haotian went to the study, Li Liqing brought up the topic of the children finding partners. First, Fan Xia asked Changyu if she had a boyfriend. She said they had just started dating, and she wasn't sure if they had dated before. She added that these days, when young people first start dating, adults can't really get much information out of them. She also mentioned that Changyu still had a year until graduation, and it wouldn't be too late to settle down after finding a job.

Li Liqing became increasingly talkative when the topic turned to Haotian's dating life: "Given our current circumstances, it's not easy for Haotian to find a girlfriend. We're the ones choosing, and we're practically tearing our hair out trying, but Haotian just can't seem to find anyone right. He's already dated several women, one today, another tomorrow, four or five already, and he hasn't settled on any of them."

"Have you met any of the women he's dating?"

Fan Xia asked, eager to learn more about Haotian's girlfriends.

"I've seen them, they've all been to my house. These days, girls aren't afraid of us. Besides, they come under the guise of being classmates. Whether they're actually classmates or not, they just say they're classmates and come. There are plenty of classmates, but even if they are, what's it like for a girl to come to someone's house with a young man? But now they don't say that anymore. Since they've come, we've treated them warmly. But they only talk about marriage, not engagement. Isn't that strange? It's not their fault they're not engaged. Two of them are still waiting for Haotian. If he agrees, they'll definitely get engaged to him.

"These past few days since Haotian left, two of them have still gone to the shop under the pretense of looking at calligraphy and paintings. Ostensibly, they're looking at calligraphy and paintings, but actually, they're asking about Haotian. I asked them if they'd been in contact with Haotian, and they both hesitated and said they were still in contact. They said they were in contact, but Haotian doesn't talk to them properly; he always says he's extremely busy. Since Haoyun came back from his holiday the day before yesterday, these two girls have been coming to the shop almost every day to chat with him."

"Our Haoyun is so straightforward. She asked them who was looking for her brother, and the two of them started pushing each other around. One said, 'You go after that one,' and the other said, 'You go after this one.' Haoyun said she could tell that Fang Li was more serious, while Zhen Yuhuan wasn't as serious. This morning, Haoyun also told me that it's not that Zhen Yuhuan wasn't serious, but that she lacked confidence."

"Which of the two do you think is more likely?"

Fan Xia asked with interest.

"I think they're all quite nice, both college students, and all quite cheerful. Comparing them, I think Zhen Yuhuan is better. She has a good personality, is taller, and has a slender face with a pretty face. Fang Li isn't as tall as Zhen Yuhuan, and is a bit plumper. Fang Li's face is slightly prettier than Zhen Yuhuan's. Fang Li has a round face, while Zhen Yuhuan has a long face with a pointed chin. Judging from her speech and demeanor, Zhen Yuhuan seems more down-to-earth, and I like down-to-earth people. Their family backgrounds are both good. Fang Li's father is quite capable; he's a village head in the area. Over the years, he's built houses, acquired land, and received compensation for demolitions, so he's quite wealthy, owning several apartments. She has one daughter and two sons. Zhen Yuhuan's father is a middle school principal, and her mother is a primary school music teacher. She's an only child. She was Haotian's classmate in junior high school,"

Li Liqing told Fan Xia all her impressions and basic information at once.

"With such good conditions now, why don't you work on Haotian's future and let him develop in the city? Why do you still want him to go back to the village to farm? I think either of these two girls would be a good match."

Fan Xia asked knowingly, wanting to confirm if Haotian was telling the truth.

"How can we not work on him? I've talked myself hoarse. His father is using both soft and hard tactics, trying everything. But he's determined and won't listen to anything. Haoyun has also talked to his brother a lot. His two uncles, one aunt, and many of his classmates from junior high and high school have all tried to persuade him, but no one can change his mind.

"His father asked people to find him jobs—banks, urban construction, flood control—he could choose any of them, but he wouldn't go anywhere. They were all good jobs, but he said he didn't want to do them. I said he was 'asking for trouble,' his father said he was 'born with a hat,' and his uncles said he was 'a big charcoal burner who wouldn't burn coal.' Whatever they say, he doesn't care!"

“He’s grown up, he’s got his own ideas, and he doesn’t listen to adults anymore. There’s nothing we can do but let him do what he wants. His dad said it’s good, let him try for a few years, get some experience and grow up. He also said that when he was young, he also went out to make his way in the world on his own. If he hadn’t gone out to make his way, he wouldn’t have broadened his horizons and wouldn’t have developed into what he is today.

“These past few days, his dad has been quite confident in him, and he said he’s quite at ease with you helping out. He also said that his worst-case scenario is that he loses some money and has to come back and start over. The newly opened calligraphy and painting shop is doing quite well, so it would be good for him to run his own calligraphy and painting shop after he comes back.

“The main reason his dad called him back this time was to call you here. First, he wanted you to come and see Gaojiawan, second, he wanted to have a good chat about farming, and third, he wanted to ask him how he’s been doing these past few days since he came back, whether he can endure the hardships of the village, and whether he knows how to handle people.”

Li Liqing told him everything she knew.

After listening, Fan Xia thought for a moment and said, "Haotian is bold and decisive; he's definitely extraordinary. Most young people, if their families had such good conditions, certainly wouldn't have such ideas."

"You say so too? After Haotian left, people's opinions changed. They all say Haotian had great ambitions, he wasn't an ordinary person, and shouldn't be viewed with ordinary eyes. I'm an uneducated woman, so I can't really tell whether he's good or bad, but even without education, I know that if you want to do something, you can always do it well.

"Haotian was quite something even as a child. I still remember one of his sayings, what could he possibly say? It's really funny. He said, 'If I'm going to marry, I have to marry someone like my aunt.' I asked him which aunt he was referring to, and he said, 'Is that even a question? Aunt Hongyun next door in our village.' I said, 'You're absolutely right, you're so young, but you have such good taste!'"

"That was said in his first or second year here, when he was only fourteen or fifteen. He's always trusted you, and now that he's grown up, he's finally got his hands on you, Aunt Hongyun. His dad said he wouldn't have let him go back if it weren't for your help. There are only two households in Hao's family, and both of them have come here. Hao's two uncles have also come. Besides you, no one else can help. You know, there are several other families in our Guyang Village who are on good terms with us, but they can't even handle their own family matters, so how can we rely on them for help?

"His dad also said that Changyu has graduated from university. It would be even better if he had the same ideas as Haotian. If the two brothers work together, they can farm well and have a great future. In the days since Haotian went back, his dad has been asking everyone he meets about the national policies for college students to develop in the village. Some people in the know say that the country is now very supportive of college students developing in rural areas, and some are doing quite well! His dad has been very happy these past few days, so he wanted to ask you about it properly, and keep rambling on and on."

"His father isn't going back. First, he's too busy here, and second, he said it would be better if you came and take a look."

Li Liqing rattled off a long string of words to Fan Xia, inevitably repeating herself somewhat.

Fan Xia listened, feeling both happy and worried. She recalled that her relationship with Haotian had always developed amidst this interplay of joy and worry. When she was alone with Haotian, she was overjoyed, her face beaming with happiness, but as soon as they parted, worries would follow.

043: Neighbor "Sister-in-law"

043: Neighbor "Sister-in-law" Fan Xia tried her best to control her emotions, trying not to let Li Liqing see her inner unease.

In an instant, her mind raced like a machine, immediately realizing that her relationship with Haotian was unconventional, traditionally considered a grave offense, practically a crime punishable by death, a crime fit for suicide. No need for others to commit suicide, the Fan family would. The Chang family, needless to say, could be buried alive or have their eyes gouged out.

Even now, with freedom of marriage and freedom of love, age differences are no longer an obstacle to relationships. But this still applies if the woman is unmarried, or at least divorced.

She knew she was accepting a third party, a third party who was roughly the same age as her son, and public opinion, traditional morality, and societal norms all disapproved. Even if she gave a hundred reasons, she couldn't convince anyone.

Fan Xia wasn't foolish; she knew that if people found out, it would be far less respectable than being Zhao Yun's mistress. Because such things are common now, and most people accept it. We live in a market economy; people engage in transactions everywhere—power-for-sex, money-for-sex. While not entirely acceptable, it's objectively prevalent, and people are indifferent to it.

Fan Xia knew her situation with Hao Tian was too special. She had thought about it many times and tried to control herself, but to no avail. She knew herself well; when Hao Tian confessed his love to her, she disregarded everything else and forgot everything else; after meeting him, Hao Tian's passion and sincerity were irresistible.

Li Liqing's incessant narration left Fan Xia completely bewildered and at a loss for what to do. She worried about what Hao Chenggong would say when they met, and a sudden panic gripped her.

She paused briefly, then quickly asked Li Liqing where the restroom was. She did need to urinate, but more importantly, she wanted to use the restroom to calm herself down.

Li Liqing didn't notice Fan Xia's complicated expression; she was preoccupied with her conversation and thoughts, and more importantly, she wasn't even thinking about that kind of thing.

Fan Xia walked towards the restroom, passing the study where she saw Hao Tian. He made a face at her, but she ignored him.

Li Liqing suddenly remembered that the old man had told her to call him when Hao Tian returned, something she had completely forgotten in her conversation. So she called him and told him to go directly to the Fenghua Hotel, otherwise it would be too late to go home.

After hanging up, Li Liqing checked her watch; it was already past 7:30. She quickly told Hao Tian to prepare to leave.

Fan Xia calmed down considerably as soon as she entered the restroom. The funny faces Hao Tian made at her while she was there had been like a shot of adrenaline.

She suddenly remembered Hao Tian's words about "breaking free from worldly constraints," and instantly felt she had nothing to worry about or fear; her only fear was that she was limiting her own thoughts. Because this wasn't the past. In the past, those poor women risked their lives to sacrifice themselves for the men they loved. Today's society is people-oriented; how could true love be separated by worldly conventions?

"Unless he stops loving me, I won't give up!"

Fan Xia thought to herself, reminding herself not to let anyone see it for now. She was very confident and brimming with self-assurance.

When she came out of the restroom, Hao Tian was waiting for her at the door. Li Liqing was looking for clothes and noticed that Fan Xia's clothes were a bit dirty, so she suggested that she change. Fan Xia refused, so Hao Tian told her to go downstairs and look at the neighborhood first, and told her mother to get dressed and lock the door.

As soon as Hao Tian came out of the building, he said to Fan Xia, "What do you think of our apartment? Are you happy? Tomorrow, or after dinner, I'll take you to see the shop and that unfinished apartment in Jingtai Neighborhood."

"I don't care!"

Fan Xia said deliberately.

"These days, all the girls want in a boyfriend is a house and a car,"

Hao Tian said, pressing the elevator button.

They were on the 10th floor, and after a while, the elevator doors opened. As soon as they entered the elevator, Haotian tried to hug and kiss Fanxia, but Fanxia quickly pushed him away, saying, "No, it's not like we're

doing this together, no matter where we are!" Seeing that Fanxia disliked his behavior, Haotian obediently stood in front of her and said, "You should blame yourself for being too attractive!"

"Not only do you lack self-control, but let me tell you, don't stare at people so shamelessly when we're eating later!"

Fanxia said, glancing at Haotian again.

"I'm probably not that stupid!"

Haotian said, and the elevator stopped and the doors opened. A middle-aged couple stood at the stairwell, ready to enter. The woman asked Haotian, "Oh! Haotian, is this your girlfriend?"

Haotian just smiled and winked without saying anything, and the elevator doors immediately closed.

"You're such a naughty boy!"

Fanxia gently patted Haotian on the back.

"What should I say?"

Haotian asked with a smile.

"Just say no!"

Fanxia glanced at Haotian again and said.

"How can you say no? Right, I should say, not girlfriend, but wife. Isn't she beautiful?"

Haotian said softly as he pushed open the building door.

Fan Xia quickly walked ahead, but fearing she might run into someone asking Haotian questions, she hurried towards the car.

Fan Xia stopped beside the car, turned around, and saw Haotian walking past after greeting an old man, grinning to himself.

Haotian walked up to Fan Xia, pointed behind him, and said, "Guess what that old man said?"

"I don't know!"

Fan Xia replied, feigning anger.

“That’s an old man who lives with his daughter on the ground floor. He looked at you and asked me who that was. I said, ‘She’s from the village, my neighbor auntie!’ ‘Oh, she’s the neighbor sister-in-law from the village, what a beautiful neighbor sister-in-law!’” Haotian said with a grin, “Neighbor sister-in-law, is this neighborhood nice?”

“Stop fooling around,”

Fan Xia said, gracefully fixing her hair while looking at the fountain in the community. “Wow! Does this fountain always spray like this?”

“Yes, I forgot to ask you to turn your fountain on so I can admire it!”

Haotian said with a grin.

“Look at you!”

Fan Xia glanced back at him, then turned back to look at the fountain and the flowers and trees in the courtyard. The buildings in the community are spaced far apart, the courtyard is spacious, and there are many flowers and trees.

Haotian stood behind Fan Xia, staring at her round waist, round hips, and round calves, and immediately thought of the round "ball" between her legs. "Haotian, I'm asking you, have you been in contact with your girlfriend? You're not still having an on-and-off relationship with them, are you?"

Fan Xia asked Haotian without turning around.

"Then let me ask you, have you been in contact with Zhao Yun?"

Haotian retorted sharply, though he was deliberately joking.

"Can you call that the same thing? If you're really still in contact with her, I'm backing out right now. And you shouldn't bother me anymore. I'm telling you this seriously."

Fan Xia's words were very earnest.

“Whether I’ve been in contact with them or not isn’t about what I say, it’s about the facts, right? Let’s go print out my phone bill together, and you can check my call history before drawing any conclusions, okay? You can also call them and see if those calls that lasted more than a minute aren’t theirs. Analyze it further; if I were still connected to them, would I call for more than a minute each time? Actually, you can see their numbers in my missed calls right now.”

Haotian was afraid Fan Xia wouldn’t believe him.

“Fine! It’s not that I don’t believe you, it’s just that you’re too good for me, both in terms of family and personal circumstances. I feel like I’m not good enough for you. Most importantly, I’ll soon be a haggard old woman. People say I look young now, but there’s a saying, ‘A person ages a year, a horse ages a month.’ You might not like me now because I look young, but who knows, maybe after some New Year’s, I’ll suddenly be old. Even if I’m special and can look young until I’m 50, that’s only for 10 years. By then, you’ll definitely regret it.”

Fan Xia said, facing the vibrant fountain with its alternating shapes.

"If you really think I only like young girls, Gaojiawan may not be a big city, but it has over 500,000 people. And even if Gaojiawan isn't known for its beautiful women, I'm not worried about finding a girl prettier than you. I could advertise it publicly and search for five years, and see if I can find one. I have the criteria for choosing.

I've never thought your face wouldn't age; I've only thought about buying some high-end cosmetics to protect your appearance. But even with that thought, I never imagined that if your face aged, I would stop loving you. Believe it or not, that's your business. As for whether I'll change, I don't think I will. Because I'm not the kind of person who would be disloyal. I've been infatuated with you since I was 18—no, actually 14. That's how my mom interpreted what she said today; she doesn't know my true feelings. All these years, my infatuation with you hasn't changed, which is enough to show that I'm a persistent person."

"We even debated something on the way here. You always say fate determines life, while I believe character determines fate. You have your reasons, and I have mine. I think how things have turned out is directly related to my character. I'm a person who sticks to their convictions, a person who doesn't compromise their word.

"If I weren't so determined, why would I risk pursuing you? Why would I give up my comfortable life to go back to the village? Do you really think I love being a farmer that much? Let me tell you straight now, it's because of the fertile land you have that I've come to love the fertile land in the village. I can only cultivate the fertile land in the village well if I cultivate yours well, or to put it another way, I cultivate the fertile land in the village well in order to cultivate yours well."

Haotian spoke rapidly, clearly inheriting this trait from his mother.

"Goodness, it seems you've got your eye on me!" "

Fan Xia then turned around, looking at Hao Tian with an expression as if making a vow, and said,

"I've read the story of the Russian poet Pushkin who died in a duel with a woman. I'm actually mentally prepared, and I have the courage to duel. However, I won't die like Pushkin. I have enough courage and wisdom to win the duel.

"I know my only opponent is Zhao Yun, no one else. Let me tell you, I have my own tricks for dealing with corrupt officials; it won't take much effort! What I fear most is that your mind will never break free from its cage.

"And—I want to say—things that are extremely hard to obtain must be precious. If I don't cherish them after obtaining them, then I'm a complete fool, or a fickle person."

Haotian stood with his hands on his hips, gazing at the distant sky—a habit he developed when pondering problems, a habit formed back in elementary school.

"Oh dear! I've really annoyed my good husband this time,"

Fan Xia said, her voice low as she said "good husband." Haotian saw Fan Xia smile and immediately felt happy.

Haotian's mother was quite slow, changing clothes several times before finally emerging. Although she still felt somewhat dissatisfied, she thought she couldn't dawdle any longer, because her husband constantly mocked her for it.

Seeing his mother leaving the building, Haotian called Fan Xia to the car, started the engine, drove to his mother's side, and drove straight to the Fenghua Hotel.

044: A Blow to the Head

044: A Blow to the Head The Fenghua Hotel was a large but not luxurious restaurant. Hao Chenggong chose it not only because of its specialty dishes but also because of its private rooms. These private rooms ranged from two-person to twenty-person tables.

More importantly, Hao Chenggong had built this hotel and had an emotional attachment to it. He often dined here with friends and was quite familiar with the owner and some of the staff.

When Haotian arrived at Fenghua Hotel, Haocheng and Haoyun were already there. Haoyun waited at the entrance. Seeing her mother and aunt Fanxia get out of her brother's car, she quickly went up to greet Fanxia.

"Oh! This must be Yunyun! You've grown so beautiful! I almost didn't recognize you on the street. Your face and neck are just like your mother's, and your figure is just like your father's—you've inherited all their good looks!"

Fanxia grabbed Haoyun's hand, scrutinizing her face. "Look how much I've changed!"

"You look younger than ever. When you came here, I was a teenager. I'm the same age as Changyu, he was born a little older than me. He'll be a junior in college this fall, right?"

Haoyun said, pulling Fanxia's hand and leading her inside.

"That's right, graduation is just around the corner. Do you have a boyfriend yet?"

Fanxia asked as they walked in.

"My brother hasn't decided yet, so I'm not sure, but I am dating someone,"

Haoyun replied.

Fenghua Hotel was a five-story building. When it was built, land wasn't very valuable. The ground floor, besides the reception area, houses the large dining hall and kitchen. The second and third floors contain smaller dining rooms and private rooms of varying sizes, while the fourth and fifth floors house the accommodations, activity rooms, and offices.

Hao Chenggong waited in private room 308 on the third floor. When Fan Xia appeared at the door, Hao Chenggong's eyes lit up, and he quickly stood up and reached out to shake her hand. The soft touch was no less than that of a young girl. If Fan Xia hadn't quickly withdrawn, he might have wanted to savor it a little longer, unaware of her relationship with his son.

"Hello, Director Fan!"

Having spent many years dealing with officials, Hao Chenggong was accustomed to addressing people by their official titles. He believed this showed respect and demonstrated his humility and refinement.

This form of address was incredibly awkward for Fan Xia, but she couldn't say anything. If it weren't for her relationship with Hao Tian, she could say whatever she wanted, but after a moment's thought, she decided it was best to remain silent. She simply smiled shyly and gestured for Li Liqing to sit inside.

Hao Chenggong looked at Fan Xia and said, "Director Fan, please sit inside. You're the only guest today!"

Fan Xia felt even more embarrassed.

At this moment, Hao Tian spoke up, "Dad, can you please not call me Director Fan? This isn't a meeting!"

Li Liqing quickly added, "Honestly, calling you by your name is much better. Calling you like this makes it sound like you're a stranger."

Fan Xia seized the opportunity to say, "Calling me by my name is definitely better!"

"You all call me by my name, but my brother and I will call you Auntie. That's much more intimate!"

Fan Yun pulled her mother inside to sit down. "You're older than my auntie, so you should sit inside. If you don't sit inside, my auntie won't sit!"

Hao Tian also gently pushed his father inside, saying, "Dad, sit next to Mom. Yunyun and I will be at your beck and call. Besides, the service here is excellent, so don't worry about it. You come here often, you know that, right? Yunyun, sit next to your sister-in-law."

"What did you say?"

Fan Yun smiled and said to his brother, "You're getting senile even though you're not old."

Fan Xia was also a little surprised, thinking that no matter how they tried to settle her down, she wouldn't listen.

Haotian looked at his sister and said with a smile, "Just now, the old man on the ground floor of our unit 2 asked me who that was. I said, 'The neighbor auntie from the village.' The old man said, 'Oh, it's the neighbor sister-in-law, so beautiful!'" Just then, the waitress came in, so Haotian said to her, "We have a distinguished guest from out of town today. Would you please provide even more attentive and enthusiastic service than usual?"

"Is this the young and beautiful lady? Hello, welcome!"

The waitress immediately greeted Fan Xia politely.

"Thank you! Please make yourself at home, no need to be so polite!"

Fan Xia said with a smile.

"Xiao Li, our area is known for its beautiful women, there are almost none who are ugly. This new guest is the most beautiful in our village. And look at our daughter, isn't she quite pretty too? She was also born in our village."

Haotian recognized the waitress and joked.

"Good skin, good teeth, a very bright and lovely look."

The waitress said while pouring water. Fan Xia, feeling a little embarrassed, quickly changed the subject, saying, "This restaurant is quite unique."

This immediately opened Hao Chenggong's floodgates. He first introduced the restaurant's features, then began talking about his experience contracting the project here, and how he developed his life in Gaojiawan.

It turned out that Hao Chenggong brought his whole family here because of this project. Before that, he initially earned money as a bricklayer, gradually becoming a foreman, and later forming a construction team of workers from all over the country, joining a local construction company called Xing'an Construction Company.

At the time, they had contracted one-third of the project, meaning they would earn a considerable sum. Hao Chenggong felt that his wife and children could finally settle down and reunite with them.

The project payment had been delayed for a period, but Hao Chenggong, being a magnanimous person, wasn't afraid of the delays. This helped him build a deep relationship with the developer. This led to the unexpected boom that followed; the development of the area now occupied by the calligraphy and painting shop benefited from the developer's delayed payments.

The developer was a local resident, a resident who had been relocated due to demolition. He had a large courtyard house and, after receiving compensation, started real estate development. The village secretary was a good friend of the developer. After owing Hao Chenggong some construction fees, the developer negotiated with the village secretary to use land to settle the debts.

Land was cheap then, and the price doubled the following year. Later, they partnered with the developer to build apartment buildings, including residences and sales offices. Just as property prices were soaring, sales began as soon as the foundation was laid and the sales office was built. Cash flow was good, and sales were extremely easy. The sales offices, which had been held back, saw their value multiply several times over.

While eating, Fan Xia listened to Hao Chenggong's story of how he rose to prominence. After listening, she praised him, saying, "He truly has vision and is hardworking. It's not easy for someone with no connections to have achieved what he has today!"

Hao Chenggong then recalled Fan Xia's childhood and said to her, "My father died early, and I had to shoulder the burden of the family from a young age. I had no choice but to endure hardship. You, on the other hand, supported your parents, but you also suffered a lot as a child. You were sensible from a young age. With many siblings, life was difficult, and as the eldest, you took on the responsibilities of the family early on. In addition, your father loved to gamble and was often away from home, so your mother did all the housework. When you saw that your mother was too busy, you helped her."

"Your second brother works at the credit union, and he's doing well there, I know. Your eldest brother also loves to gamble, I wonder how he's doing now?"

Fan Xia immediately replied, "He's no good. Not only does he love to gamble, but he also married a wife who doesn't understand social etiquette. She never pays back the money she borrows from relatives, and she's always thinking about profit. A man who can't marry a good wife really harms several generations. If the wife isn't satisfactory, the children will also be hard to be happy with. His son married a wife, and we think she's quite good, more than a match for him, but it's really strange. She doesn't mind him, but he can't stand her. The two of them even get together, beating and scolding each other all day long."

Li Liqing quickly chimed in, "That's right, it's not that I'm worried about Haotian's future partner, I'm just afraid he'll find someone who doesn't understand social etiquette, making the adults angry, and more importantly, it's bad for the next generation!"

"What are you worried about? What's the use of worrying?"

Fan Yun looked at her brother and said to her mother, her intention was clearly to get her brother to express his opinion.

"I'm sure the woman I've chosen won't be bad, don't worry. I'm not that kind of scoundrel, and I definitely won't date a scoundrel. I'm looking for the kind of woman you're talking about—a woman who truly understands social etiquette and knows how to live a good life. Our family traditions are quite good. My dad works hard outside, and my mom manages the household very well. I'm going to marry a woman like my mom who appreciates life,"

Haotian said smugly.

"I manage it very well? If I manage it well, how can I not control my son? Are you looking for Fang Li or Zhen Yuhuan? Your sister has been back for the past few days, and both of them have been asking you about it at the store every day,"

Li Liqing said to her son, her words clearly containing a sense of unease and helplessness.

"They came both this morning and afternoon, and they only left together when we closed. Brother, are you really looking for either of them? Or are you looking for neither? Don't try to have your cake and eat it too!"

Fan Yun asked his brother anxiously.

"I'm not looking for either of them. They're both just shameless. We broke up a long time ago, but they're still clinging to me like dead foxes,"

Haotian said indignantly.

Hao Chenggong had been wanting to speak for a while, and seeing that the woman and daughter wanted to say a few words, he waited for them to speak first. But

after Hao Tian finished speaking, he couldn't wait any longer, and said sternly, "You have something important to make clear this time you're back. Fang Li is the village head of Fang Si Village here, and a local celebrity. I'm not exactly a close friend, but I've had some dealings with her. She's not someone to be trifled with. You've started dating her daughter, and you can't just say it's over. There has to be an explanation. Besides, you have to take responsibility for your own actions. You can't just do it and then ignore it. Let me tell you, this time you're back, and she's looking for you. Fang Li says she's pregnant with your child. What are you going to do about that?"

"What? She's pregnant with my child? That's ridiculous! Let her come and confront me! She can say anything! Trying to blackmail me with this? It's a joke!"

Hao Tian's face turned pale with anger. He stood up, hands on his hips, looking like he was about to hit someone.

"Has her aunt finished eating? If she has, let's go home. We can talk about it at home, not here. It's not good if people hear us yelling and scolding her."

Li Liqing said to Fan Xia, feeling a little embarrassed.

Fan Xia felt like she had been hit on the head by Hao Chenggong's words. When Li Liqing asked her, she paused for a moment before reacting and said, "I'm done eating—I'm done eating, let's go quickly!" 03-12
045: Wildly Riding a Donkey

045: Wildly Riding a Donkey Back in the building, everyone was unhappy, especially Hao Tian, whose face was angry and puzzled. Fan Xia looked at Hao Chenggong's gloomy face, and felt like a heavy stone was pressing on her heart.

No one spoke, and the air in the room was very heavy. Li Liqing went to find tea leaves to make tea, but Fan Xia said not to drink any more tea, as it would make her sleep bad. As she spoke, she started to pour water into a cup. Fan Yun quickly took the thermos from Fan Xia and said, "Auntie, please sit down."

Li Liqing then pulled Fan Xia to sit on the sofa with her.

Hao Chenggong sat on the single seat to the side, glanced at Fan Xia, and noticed her tense expression. Worried she might be uncomfortable, he smiled and said, "Xiaxia, don't take it personally. I only didn't take it personally because I consider you family, and that's why I talked about Haotian and Fang Li. Our two families have been like one for years. You've helped us a lot; your sister-in-law and I talk about you all the time. If it weren't for your help, our house and yard would have collapsed long ago.

"These past few years, I've had some good opportunities, but I've been so busy making money that I haven't had time to go back. I haven't even had time to talk to you on the phone. Well, it's not that I really can't even say a few words. It's just that Haotian went back a few times, and he said you were very good to him, so he took on the responsibility of contacting you. Your sister-in-law and I have relied entirely on him."

“I haven’t verified it either. Every time he goes back, I bring him some money and ask him to give it to you. When we were repairing the house, I also asked him to transfer the money to your accounts. He gave it all to you, right?”

Fan Xia felt much more relaxed when asked this, so she quickly said, “He gave it all to you. Haotian is a very loyal person. He’s not the kind of person who acts without thinking. He doesn’t gamble, doesn’t smoke, and he drinks in moderation.”

Li Liqing interjected, “I told you, Haotian really is quite generous. Take finding girlfriends, for example. I know perfectly well that it’s all those girls chasing him, not him chasing them. Right now, those girls…” "Woman, seeing how well you're doing, she's got her eyes glued to you."

Fan Yun, seeing her mother say this, quickly interjected, "Plus, my brother is handsome! My brother is really something, Fang Li's brother, he's probably slept with dozens of girls."

Hao Chenggong followed up, "What kind of family are we? Can we compare to the Fang family? They're the real local bullies. There's an old saying, 'Even a mighty dragon can't suppress a local snake,' and that's true. But, to be honest, I think Fang Li is quite nice, unlike her father and brother. Her mother is quite good, I've met her, she's been well-educated by her mother, not bad at all.

"The Fang family has countless women to support, and his son hangs out with a bunch of hooligans all day, doing nothing productive, relying on his father's connections and money to mess around, he's quite famous." In this day and age, conditions have improved in every way, but it has also spoiled people, especially the wealthy. The sons of rich and powerful families sometimes do whatever they want without any restraint.

"I don't know if this society is good or bad. Take our family, for example. Now we have everything we could ever want, but it's actually more troublesome than before. It's true that being poor has its troubles, and being rich has its troubles. I often tell your sister-in-law, if I hadn't been busy building this business all these years, Haotian wouldn't have had so many girlfriends. He really was pursued relentlessly by those girls. If he hadn't pursued them, none of this would have happened!

"You say your brother Fan Yun didn't choose the right wife; she doesn't understand etiquette and hasn't raised our son well. But your sister-in-law isn't the kind of person who doesn't understand etiquette, is she? Our Haotian isn't a bad person, but he's still a bit of a worry! He refuses to find a good job; he insists on going back to farming. Go farm then, don't leave us with this trouble." Village Chief Fang also told me that if Haotian didn't come back, he would have his daughter Fangli go to the village to farm with him.

"We live in his village, we eat and wear his clothes, so we're not afraid of him. But we have to have a conscience. If Haotian really gets together with Fangli, I can't just ignore him."

Seeing his father say this, Haotian calmly replied, "Dad, don't try to take the blame. These days, finding a partner is about free love and free marriage. Forcing someone won't work. I'm not afraid of any local bully, not even a local tyrant. We haven't broken any laws, so what are we afraid of?"

Seeing his son speaking to him calmly, Hao Chenggong said gently, "We act according to our conscience; we can't go against it. If you really have an affair with someone, you must never abandon them. Fang Li is a pampered young lady because her family is wealthy, but in our opinion, she's not entirely wrong. You mustn't do anything against your conscience!"

"Dad, you're really too honest! Whether she's pregnant or not, I'm not some 36-year-old who doesn't know anything! I'm a college graduate, I know how a woman gets pregnant, I know that too! Village Chief Fang is full of tricks, Fang Li is listening to her father and trying to bluff me. I won't let them force me to marry Fang Li like that. If I'm forced into marriage, Fang Li will cause all sorts of trouble in our family, either I'll have to swallow my anger for the rest of my life, or there will be fights and brawls, how can that be good? You say Fang Li is good, but you haven't seen the real Fang Li. She's just putting on an act in front of you, isn't she?"

Haotian said firmly.

Li Liqing didn't want Fang Li to be her daughter-in-law either. Although she thought Fang Li was not bad, she always felt that that kind of family with powerful and influential members was not proper. The most crucial point was that her son was unwilling, which was absolutely unacceptable. So she said to her son, "You know your own situation best. When you come back this time, see how you'll treat people, and don't let them say anything bad about you! Your aunt is tired from walking today, let's all go to sleep. Let's see what they say when they come tomorrow."

After saying that, she asked Hao Chenggong, "I didn't know about this. When did they tell you?"

Hao Chenggong stood up and was about to go to the bedroom when he heard Li Liqing ask him this, so he replied, "Fang Li's father called and asked when Haotian would be back, and I told him the truth. We've never lied to anyone. Besides, I felt that this matter couldn't be avoided, and it had to be resolved sooner or later. The sooner it was resolved, the better; the longer it dragged on, the more troublesome it would become. I was afraid that if I told you in advance, you would be in trouble. It's better to say it later than sooner, so I didn't say anything. In the end, Haotian has to resolve this matter himself. 'To repel the troops of Eastern Wu, one must have the people of Eastern Wu.' — Let's go to sleep. Xiaxia hasn't come for several years, and she encounters such a thing as soon as she comes. I'm really a little embarrassed."

"I'm fine. It's not like I'm dealing with someone else. Your problems are the same as mine. Let me tell you, Haotian is a real man; he should handle this himself. Don't try to take it on yourself; the more you do, the more trouble you'll cause."

Hearing what the family had said, Fan Xia felt less burdened. Actually, she was the one most troubled inside, but Hao Chenggong and his wife, and Fan Yun, didn't know.

Haotian glanced at Fan Xia, trying to tell her with his eyes that everything was alright, but he didn't dare to give a clear hint in front of the whole family. Fan Xia, however, thought he was implying some apology, which added to her confusion and unease.

Hao Chenggong slept in one bedroom with Li Liqing and her husband, while Haotian and Fan Xia each had their own bedroom. There was a small bed in the study, where Fan Yun slept.

Hao Tian, feeling fine, fell asleep as soon as his head hit the pillow. Fan Yun, equally unconcerned, shared his brother's view that marriage couldn't be forced. Even if Fang Li was pregnant, if his brother disagreed with the pregnancy, there was nothing he could do about it; at most, he'd have to pay child support.

Hao Chenggong, after falling asleep, brought up Fang Li again with the woman, Li Liqing. She told him it was pointless to talk about it and to wait until tomorrow to see what she said.

Despite being a housewife, Li Liqing could be quite talkative and meticulous, giving the impression of being slow and deliberate. However, she was remarkably calm in the face of serious matters, always trying to stabilize Hao Chenggong's emotions in times of crisis. Hao Chenggong trusted Li Liqing implicitly; as long as she remained composed, he felt at ease.

Fan Xia, initially restless and unable to sleep, eventually drifted off. She had taken a long nap at noon, but still felt quite tired.

When she first heard Hao Chenggong say that Fang Li was pregnant with Hao Tian's child, it felt like a blow to the head; her vision blurred. She had felt heavy-hearted when she returned, but after hearing Hao Tian's words, she felt much more at ease.

She became even more determined to be with Hao Tian, no matter what. She told herself she couldn't deceive herself; if Hao Tian left her life, her spirit would collapse.

This firm resolve and confidence brought her peace of mind, and she quickly fell asleep. Later ,

she and the women's federation directors from several villages in Guyang Township led two horses and a donkey to a grove of trees. The bright red sun had just risen, but her heart was filled with unease.

In a clearing in the woods, three women were watching horses and donkeys graze when suddenly a foal began to grunt. She turned around and saw the foal's penis was hard and erect, about to climb onto the mare. Just as the foal was about to leap, a strange man pushed the donkey where the mare had been standing. The foal then climbed onto the donkey. The man held the foal's penis, aimed it at her vulva, and with a thrust, inserted it. A gush of fluid welled up in her lower body, and she quickly clenched her legs, involuntarily contracting. She and the other two women exchanged glances, turning away in shame.

But she wanted to look again, and when she turned back, the foal was gone. The strange man was now naked, penetrating the donkey. The donkey's mouth was wide open, making smacking noises. Seeing the man's focused penetration, she looked closer and realized the man was none other than Haotian.

She quickly went over and slapped Haotian. Haotian turned around and looked at her, but what she saw wasn't Haotian, but a strange man, unlike the one from before. The man pulled his enormous penis, as thick as a steed's, from the donkey, grabbed her shoulders, turned her over, and lifted her skirt, about to insert it into her.

She was wet down there, so she bent over, eagerly waiting for entry, but the man didn't. She looked back and saw the man putting on his clothes, inserting his penis into the donkey's vagina.

She felt uncomfortable down there and wanted to ask the steed to penetrate her, but she didn't dare to say it. The man turned around, saw her bending over, pulled the steed off the donkey, and walked towards her. She bent over, waiting for the steed to enter, but suddenly a park appeared.

The park was quiet and still. A man was intently manipulating a mare; it was clearly Haotian. She was so angry she wanted to cry, but no sound came out. So she closed her eyes, and when she opened them again, it was all dark. She turned over and realized it was just a dream. But the dream was still vivid in her mind, and her heart ached; her lower body was still wet.

046: Joy from the Heart

046: Joy from the Heart Touching her wet lower body, Fan Xia felt extremely thirsty. She thought that if Haotian were here, she could have him massage her. He was sleeping in the next room. If he got up to urinate now, she could follow him in and they could get intimate.

Then she thought she had really become a harlot. She wasn't like this before! It was all Haotian's doing! Her body was like a fertile field, clearly changing under Haotian's infatuated cultivation, becoming watery and moist.

The large penis of the foal in her dream stimulated her greatly, causing her to become wet. Men and women are the same; sometimes, when they get wild, the passion is indescribable. If others knew, she would be mortified. Fan Xia loved large penises; they were truly exhilarating, but she couldn't say it. However, it wasn't necessarily love.

Hao Tian told her that Hu Yi also had a large penis, but she felt a strong aversion to him. But Hao Tian's large penis truly captivated her.

Compared to before, although she also had a need for a large penis, it had never been as intense as it was today. Today, it had already been cultivated several times, yet the desire remained so strong. Could it be that this fertile field, the more it was cultivated, the stronger the desire became?

This intense desire made Fan Xia feel an extraordinary surge of vitality, a sense of happiness welling up within her, and the strength and courage to overcome obstacles seemed to fill every part of her body.

Fan Xia thought about this for a while, gradually becoming more rational, and the scenes in her dream gradually blurred.

She began to warn herself that she must consciously control herself; otherwise, if she didn't consciously control herself and just followed Hao Tian's whims, both of them would inevitably suffer.

Once she calmed down, she remembered the troublesome matters that awaited her tomorrow. Even though Hao Tian bluntly stated that he hadn't gotten Fang Li pregnant, even if she really wasn't, people's intentions were always right. The local bullies wielded considerable power; if Fang Li was truly infatuated with Hao Tian, and her father rallied around her, causing a major conflict with Hao Tian's family, it would be a serious problem.

Fan Xia thought that this was a test for Hao Tian—first, to see how well he could handle difficult situations, and second, to see if his feelings for her were truly genuine. A person's abilities, willpower, and heart are fully revealed in crucial moments. Thinking of this, she suddenly felt sleepy.

The next morning, when she woke up, Hao Chenggong and Li Liqing were already up, while Haotian and Haoyun were still asleep. After Fan Xia finished washing and dressing, she came out of the bathroom. Li Liqing looked at her outfit and exclaimed in admiration, "Xiaxia, you're amazing! You look even younger than when we first arrived. You look so good! Fang Li and Zhen Yuhuan don't know how to dress. They're college students, young people, and they really don't dress as well as you!"

Fan Xia wore white mid-heeled leather sandals, white tight-fitting straight-leg pants, a thin, loose-fitting black round-neck short-sleeved shirt, and a ponytail. She looked like a young woman in her early twenties. Her face was completely wrinkle-free, her high forehead was smooth, and her teeth were bright white.

Hao Chenggong looked at Fan Xia and said, "Actually, there are many talented people buried in the village. Like our Xiaxia, if she were to host the Spring Festival Gala, who could handle it?"

"If you really asked me to stand there, I might not be good. That place is exhausting, not like home. Those other hosts have better looks and higher skills!"

Fan Xia chose a more appropriate answer.

Before Hao Tian got up, Hao Chenggong asked Fan Xia, "In the few days Hao Tian has been back, do you think he can endure the hardships of the village and manage to farm? Don't let him put in all that effort only to end up with nothing, losing money and doing embarrassing things!" "It

's only been a few days, so I can't say for sure. But I can see that Hao Tian has big plans and a strong determination, not something he just thought about for a short time. He values understanding the situation, making friends, and he's not arrogant in his words and actions."

Fan Xia always spoke very appropriately, which was her greatest strength, reflecting her character. Because she knew how to speak, everyone in the village respected her.

"That's good. Does he listen to you? I told you to go back mainly because of your aunt. She's always been very capable and reliable."

Hao Chenggong said, his eyes constantly scanning Fan Xia.

"As for whether he listens or not, how should I put it? In terms of details and small things, I think he listens to me. For example, when I tell him to drink less, to talk less and listen more, and not to brag about how great he is, he listens to those. As for how to do things in general, he has his own way of doing things, and I can't really give him instructions. For example, how to make friends, how to plan and deploy, in these big aspects, I think I'm not as good as her."

Fan Xia said thoughtfully, afraid of saying something inappropriate, and even more afraid of being found out.

“So, let him train for a few years. Many young men get married in their early 30s these days. He still has five or six years until he's 30, enough time to try and make it work for at least three years. If he's doing well, he can continue; if not, we'll figure something out. However, it all depends on how he performs today. If he doesn't

, we'll have to reconsider.” Hao Chenggong felt uncertain at the thought of Fang Li and her son coming.

“Exactly,”

Fan Xia echoed, her worries no less than Hao Chenggong's, but she couldn't say more. She had a feeling that Hao Tian would handle it calmly. She trusted Hao Tian, and based on her own experience, she felt that a person could generate tremendous energy for the one they loved, sometimes even surprising herself.

While Hao Chenggong and Fan Xia were talking, Hao Tian and his sister Hao Yun got up and went to the bathroom to wash up. Their two bathrooms were the same size and similarly decorated.

Li Liqing had already prepared breakfast. She was diligent and made breakfast almost every day; the whole family was used to home-cooked breakfast and didn't like eating out much.

Porridge, milk tea, eggs, pancakes, leftover steamed buns from yesterday's lunch, fermented bean curd, peanuts, cucumbers brought by Fan Xia, and pickled green beans—all were already on the table.

Hao Tian came out of the bathroom, and Li Liqing suggested to him, "Why don't you go downstairs and buy some shumai for your aunt?"

"Oh dear, don't go to that trouble. Do you think she's the kind of person who likes to eat random things? If you make her skin rough, can you take responsibility?"

Hao Tian said, glancing at Fan Xia.

"Look at you, what did you say?"

Hao Chenggong felt Hao Tian's words were a bit disrespectful.

"Hao Tian is so funny, I like his personality. He's just being silly with me, knowing I don't like shumai, that's why he said that. Breakfast is the best; eating is different now than before. We eat organic food, it's nutritious and comforting,"

Fan Xia said, looking at Hao Tian. She seemed to have not seen him for days, finding Haotian even more handsome than before, her eyes filled with genuine affection and trust for him.

"This child, sometimes it really leaves you unsure whether to laugh or cry. Your aunt doesn't like shumai, you could just say you don't like it, but what did you say? When you go back to the village, don't talk to everyone like that, so disrespectful and rude,"

Li Liqing said, looking at her son with loving reproach.

"So, being a little dazed is better? I won't listen to you! The villagers love my way of speaking, a joke is so much fun! It instantly brings people closer. In our village, young people talk like that, swearing and cursing to maintain good relationships. I don't use any foul language, which is good enough. The more I spend with the young people in the village, the more I learn from them and influence them. When they talk to me, their mouths get a little dirtier, so I guess I'm contributing to building socialist spiritual civilization, Director Fan!"

Haotian's string of words made everyone laugh.

Fan Yun, who had just finished washing up, overheard this and laughed, saying, "My brother went back to the village for a few days and

he's become so carefree! It seems that as long as you're willing, you can find your footing in rural life and even improve your happiness index." "Of course! You should go to the countryside after you graduate from university. The countryside is so great, you've forgotten! I only rediscovered that feeling when I went back this time. The air is so fresh, the sky is so blue, and the clouds—they float so gracefully,"

Hao Tian said, laughing loudly. After laughing, he continued, "The sunshine—it's so brilliant!"

Everyone laughed again. Fan Yun laughed along with everyone, then suddenly stopped and questioned Hao Tian, "Brother, when you said the clouds—they float so gracefully, were you implying something else? How can clouds float so gracefully? Don't think I'm stupid! Why are you mocking me?"

"You are a cloud, oh, right, but you are a vast cloud. What does 'vast' mean? 'Vast' means big, a huge cloud, a cloud that covers the sky, a rain cloud. Without clouds, where would the rain come from? How can you just say 'drifting'? Don't try to take on too much responsibility. People often like to take on too much responsibility in life, sometimes intentionally, sometimes unintentionally. Some people take advantage of this psychology to scare others!"

Haotian explained to Fan Yun, confirming Fan Yun's earlier implication.

"You're really arrogant! You can't act like this back in the village! I just asked your aunt how you behaved when you got back, and she praised you for not being arrogant. But the way you are, I think being neither arrogant nor not arrogant is arrogant enough,"

Hao Chenggong sternly reprimanded his son.

"Dad, my brother really changed after only a few days in the village. Have you forgotten he wasn't like this when he left? Back then, his face was always clouded with worry. Look how good he is now—sunny! I was also influenced by my brother; I deliberately gave him a question, and his answer was brilliant—10 points!"

Fan Yun clapped her hands after saying this.

"Haotian is very perceptive. He knows when to be serious and when to be humorous. It's so much fun being with him!"

Fan Xia, who had been laughing so hard her eyes were wet with tears, quickly chimed in after Fan Yun finished speaking.

Haotian's witty words made Fan Xia feel more confident, at ease, and reassured. Hao Chenggong and Li Liqing also felt that their son must not have done anything wrong, otherwise he wouldn't be so carefree. Hao Tian looked at Fan Xia's elegant and graceful demeanor and felt genuinely happy; otherwise, he wouldn't have been so humorous.

Hao Tian immediately lifted everyone's spirits, filling the room with a harmonious and relaxed atmosphere. No one felt tense or gloomy because Fang Li and her father were coming that morning.

They finished dinner in a joyful atmosphere, and Hao Chenggong was no longer as preoccupied as he had been these past few days. Li Liqing couldn't help but smile at her son; she felt he was becoming more and more like his uncles—calm and collected in the face of adversity. After breakfast, Hao Chenggong

and

Hao Yun were about to go to the store to open. Hao Tian had originally planned to take Fan Xia to another apartment and store in another neighborhood the night before, but because Hao Chenggong brought up Fang Li's matter, they hadn't gone.

Haotian said to his father, "You don't need to go. Yunyun and I will open the door. My aunt also wants to take a look, so let's go together. Call them from home and ask what time they'll be there. Call us when they're almost here."

Haocheng wanted to ask Fanxia more about the village's situation and what crops to plant on the leased land, but seeing that Fanxia wanted to leave, he agreed to Haotian's request.

After opening the shop, Haoyun received a call from a classmate asking her to come over for some business. Haoyun said she couldn't leave today, but her classmate said it would only take ten minutes and wouldn't be a big deal. Haoyun asked her classmate to come to the shop, but the classmate insisted on coming in person.

Haotian overheard this and said, "Go quickly, even if it's just for 20 minutes." After Haoyun left, Haotian explained the situation of the calligraphy and painting shop to Fanxia, saying that these items were very valuable, and if he had to pay for them all himself, he simply couldn't afford it. He relied entirely on his father's connections; two-thirds of the goods were introduced through his father's friends. He would buy the goods first and pay after they were sold.

Seeing cross-stitch in the bookstore, Fan Xia said to Hao Tian, "I really love this kind of cross-stitch, but I just don't have time to do it. When I have time, I'll embroider a proper one!"

"Whichever one you like, you can take it with you when you leave. Why do you have to embroider it yourself?"

Hao Tian said, walking to the cross-stitch with the words "Elegant Room, Harmonious People" written on it. "How about this one?"

"It's nice, but I don't like it. I want to embroider 'Beautiful Scenery Under the Clouds' into it, then add a pattern and a poem,"

Fan Xia said thoughtfully.

Fan Xia was again considering how long her relationship with Hao Tian could last. She always felt that the age gap was too big, with too many hidden dangers and uncertainties.

Hao Tian noticed that Fan Xia was a little unhappy and said with great concern, "I'll take you to the house of that woman who does cross-stitch, and ask her to embroider one for you." "But

that requires a pattern. Cross-stitch embroiderers all follow patterns,"

Fan Xia said with a smile, looking at Hao Tian's naivety.

“Oh right, let’s wait a bit and have the best calligrapher here write ‘Xia Tian Jing Li’ (霞天景丽) on paper

. You can draw, right? You draw the design, and I’ll write four lines of poetry, or maybe two, to make a couplet. We’ll have the calligrapher write that too. Your idea is really good!” Haotian scrutinized Fan Xia’s figure as if he’d never seen her before.

“Let’s see how you get through this today. If you can’t, you won’t even be able to farm anymore. And you’re still thinking about this? Isn’t that just wishful thinking?”

Fan Xia’s words were timely provocation, but also contained concern.

“If I didn’t have any confidence, would I dare to pursue you? You’ve completely blinded me!”

Haotian said excitedly, patting his chest.

“Hey! You’d better lower your voice. If the people outside hear us, they’ll think we’re arguing!”

Fan Xia chuckled. Haotian glanced at the door, then turned back and laughed as well.

Fan Xia then changed the subject, asking Hao Tian, "Your apartment is so spacious, isn't it over 200 square meters?"

"188 square meters, you're probably right,"

Hao Tian glanced at Fan Xia, then tentatively asked, "Are you happy to see my apartment and shop?"

"No!"

Fan Xia said dismissively, "Having too much wealth isn't a good thing!"

Hao Tian asked, puzzled, "Is it better to be rich or poor?"

Fan Xia immediately replied, "Whether you're rich or poor, the key is compatibility. I really envy your parents. When I compare myself to them, I feel inferior. Like your parents, whether they're rich or poor, it's fine. Many families these days have a lot of money, but the couples are always unhappy. Like my sister, what's the use of having money?"

“If you come to me, our family's reputation can be preserved,”

Haotian said, looking at Fan Xia's beautiful, dignified, and cultured appearance. A deep sense of admiration welled up within him once more. Seeing the youthful glow on her round face, he gazed at her with respect, his heart filled with happiness.

Seeing Fan Xia deep in thought, Haotian continued, “You’ve endured so many years of marital discord; you’re practically husband and wife in name only. It’s only natural that I married you. Divorce him sooner rather than later, don’t you think?

” “You’re right, but what you’ve done is hard to clean up!”

Fan Xia said sadly.

“Don’t talk about that. You’ll see in a moment! It’s pointless to explain now. Let’s talk about something else,”

Haotian said solemnly, his handsome face radiating confidence, determination, and indomitable spirit.

Fan Xia then changed the subject, saying, “Your father is truly remarkable. He’s managed to develop things so well in Gaojiawan! He’s even more impressive than I imagined. ” Haotian

began to consider how to deal with Fang Li and her son's unreasonable demands. He was confident and, after a moment's thought, decided there was no need for extensive planning; a "come and go" approach would suffice.

Hearing Fan Xia praise his father, he explained, "My dad came to Gaojiawan at a great opportunity, benefiting from the city's large-scale development. You heard him say today; he started as a bricklayer, then became a contractor. He used the land to pay off debts, and within a year or two, land and housing prices skyrocketed, making my family rich overnight.

Last year, when the real estate market started to slow down, my dad discussed opening a calligraphy and painting shop with my mom. My dad has always loved calligraphy and painting, even though he only went to elementary school. My grandfather was a teacher, very talented in literature, and also had a good brush, you know that!"

Haotian spoke with pride.

"How could I not know?"

Fan Xia, resting her chin on her hand, looked at Haotian and asked, "How many houses does your family own now?"

Haotian, a little displeased that Fan Xia said "your family," corrected her, "You should say 'our family.' All of this will be ours in the future. How can you say 'your family'? — The calligraphy and painting shop occupies more than 800 square meters, and we rent out eight storefronts (one on each floor) and more than a dozen apartments."

Fan Xia exclaimed in surprise, "So many houses! How much are your family's assets now?"

Haotian said proudly, "Not many assets, mainly houses. Based on current property prices, they're only worth a few tens of millions!"

Fan Xia exclaimed in amazement, "Wow, that much!" "You still think it's not enough? You're really greedy! I think this is considered one of the wealthiest families in the country! Do you think the local bullies have more assets than you?"

Haotian laughed and said, "Of course they have more, at least three or four times my family's wealth, mainly from real estate. There are many, many families like this in Gaojiawan now; we don't know exactly how many. But to rank among the top in the country is impossible. Last year, China's richest man was Wang Chuanfu, with a personal fortune of 35 billion."

Haotian noticed Fan Xia lowering her head and remaining silent, so he quickly asked, "What's wrong?"

"Nothing much! I just lowered my head and thought about it for a moment. 35 billion is 350 million tens of millions, my god! I never even thought about it."

Fan Xia looked at Hao Tian affectionately and said, "To get rich, you need two things: a good opportunity and a clever mind. You can't have a clever mind without an opportunity, and you can't have an opportunity without a clever mind!"

Hao Tian straightened his back, smiled at Fan Xia, and said, "I don't want to get rich. I just want to farm. I think farming is the most wonderful thing."

"Anyway, you're a strange person. You did something extraordinary, which is a wonder of the past and present. It would definitely be a good book to write about. People like you are hard to find in this world!"

Fan Xia said, seeing Hao Tian looking at her with lustful eyes again, and said, "You were all smiles just now, and you've changed in a moment. You!"

"Don't you know you have a good piece of land? Of the five elements, earth, wood, water, fire, and earth, earth is the most valuable. Fertile land is even more valuable. I really love your fertile land!"

Hao Tian said, walking to Fan Xia's side and touching her between her legs.

Fan Xia quickly moved aside to the doorway. Just then, Hao Yun returned. She glanced back at Hao Tian, then quickly turned to Hao Yun and asked, "What did she want?"

"Just kidding. She asked me to look after one of her brother's classmates. He went to see his brother, so she asked me to go and check him out. She said if I looked him right, I should tell him."

Hao Yun's face was beaming.

"Did you look him right?"

Fan Xia asked, scrutinizing Hao Yun.

"He's good-looking in every way. He works at the Public Security Bureau, and his father works at the court, I think he's the vice president. I told her I wasn't interested, and she's really being ridiculous!"

Hao Yun said, her face slightly red.

Fan Xia thought to herself that Yun Yun had made a good choice; she could tell just by looking at her face. Hearing that he worked at the Public Security Bureau, Hao Tian quickly asked Hao Yun, "Did you write down his phone number?"

"I didn't write it down, but my classmate told me to. I did."

Hao Yun's face turned even redder.

"Okay, I'll write it down too. People like that are useful when things get tough. For example, if the shop is robbed, having an insider can help investigate thoroughly."

Hao Tian said to his sister with a grin.

"You'd better remember this, remember to go make friends with him, I'm not associating with him!"

Haoyun said, picking up her phone to read Haotian's number and telling him to call him "Zheng Li." "If you don't associate with him, how will he recognize me? Is my sister trying to tease me? I told you you're quite arrogant, and you complained, saying I was mocking you. You should properly interact with him."

Haotian said, looking at his "uncultured" sister.

"This is Yunyun's own business, you, as her brother, shouldn't interfere!"

Fanxia said, looking at the street.

Fanxia thought to herself that young people's dating habits are indeed very different from the past. Take these two sisters, for example, the brother is one way, and the sister is another. The development and changes in society are truly enormous! If she had been like people are now back then, she wouldn't be in this situation now. But then again, if things were still like they were in the past, Haotian and I wouldn't be like this.

Haotian was about to go back, and Fanxia said goodbye to Haoyun before leaving with him. Haotian wanted to take Fanxia to look at apartments in another neighborhood. Fanxia was reluctant to go. Although she trusted Haotian to handle Fang Li and her son, she was still uneasy until the truth was revealed. Now, her heart was completely captivated by Haotian; she didn't dare imagine what she would do if he left her life.

Back in the courtyard, Haotian, still waiting for his father's call, strolled around with Fanxia.

Yesterday, Fanxia had seen the saplings and flowers in the yard and thought about cultivating seedlings and growing flowers on the land she had contracted in the village. However, she hadn't mentioned it, feeling she had no experience in seedling cultivation and that it was just wishful thinking. Now that she saw them again, she casually said to Haotian, "Do you think these saplings and flowers are valuable? How about we plant some flowers and saplings on the land we contracted?"

"You're really something! You have such good taste! I hadn't even had a chance to tell you yet, and I was planning to do some more research before I thought it was feasible. I didn't expect you to have thought of it too. Great minds think alike! Do you think it's feasible to cultivate saplings and grow flowers in our area?"

Haotian asked, looking at Fanxia's beautiful face.

"Why not? Fertile soil and enough water can grow good crops, and good saplings and flowers too. Our orchards aren't doing so well now, but they used to bear so many fruits, and they were so delicious."

Fanxia was very happy to hear that Haotian had already made a plan, so she gave him a flirtatious wink and then said.

"Our village has so much potential! Who can say my choice is wrong? I'll let time prove that I, Haotian, am a modern farming expert. I want to personally watch my favorite fields grow seedlings, blossom, and bear fruit!"

Haotian approached Fan Xia, his eyes gleaming with lust.

Fan Xia was happy, but afraid of being seen, she muttered "flirtatious" and quickly moved away, heading towards the fountain.

Haotian followed behind, about to tease Fan Xia, asking when the "fountain" inside her would spray water, when his phone rang.

His father told him to hurry home, so he called Fan Xia and they rushed towards the building entrance.

Fan Xia's heart tightened instantly, but seeing that Haotian seemed unaffected, she relaxed considerably.

048: A Comedy of Trouble

048: A Comedy of Trouble Haotian and Fan Xia returned upstairs. Seeing Haotian looking somewhat nervous, Li Liqing calmly took a towel and wiped the sofa and coffee table. Fan Xia took the towel from Li Liqing and quickly began wiping.

"Look at me, all gloomy and confused, I wonder what I'm thinking? I gave you the towel you wanted. Sit down! I didn't have anything to do, let me wipe myself!"

Li Liqing said, grabbing the towel from Fan Xia's hand and pushing her to sit down.

Seeing this, Fan Xia reluctantly gave the towel to Li Liqing, but didn't sit down. She saw Hao Tian pour her a glass of water, took it, and quickly handed it to Hao Chenggong. Hao Chenggong waved his hand, indicating he didn't want any, but gestured for her to drink. Fan Xia tried

to take the kettle from Hao Tian to pour herself some water, but Hao Tian had already poured some for himself. After Hao Tian put down the kettle, Fan Xia picked it up, poured herself another glass, and asked Li Liqing to sit down and drink.

Li Liqing also waved her hand, indicating she didn't want any, then pointed at Hao Chenggong and smiled, saying, "Look at this guy, he gets all nervous as soon as someone says 'coming!' See? He's done something big, but he can't handle this little thing."

“We’re always afraid of what people say, we’ve never let anyone criticize us. It’s not that we’re nervous, it’s just that we feel a little bad for them!”

Hao Chenggong looked up at Fan Xia and said, “Sit down, they’re here. If you don’t want to see them, you can go inside by yourself!”

“It’s okay, I’ll see them and listen!”

Fan Xia still didn’t sit down. It wasn’t until Li Liqing placed the towel on the crossbar behind the mahogany sofa and sat down that Fan Xia finally sat down.

Seeing that everyone was seated, Hao Tian put his empty water glass on the coffee table, put his hands on his hips, and said leisurely, “It’s like acting. I’m the main character, and you are the supporting characters. You have to speak and act according to my role, don’t confuse the main character with the supporting characters.”

His words didn’t elicit laughter like they did during breakfast; everyone had a serious expression. Compared to the others, Li Liqing seemed more composed. She told her son, "A true hero takes responsibility for his actions. You're an adult at 18, and you're almost 25. If you don't take the lead, who will? You even have the nerve to ask your father to?"

Hearing his wife's words, Hao Chenggong's expression softened slightly. He reached for his water glass, intending to take a sip, but just as he picked it up, his phone rang. He quickly put down the glass, hurriedly pulled out his phone, and exclaimed, "Coming!"

Li Liqing glanced at him.

Hao Chenggong answered the phone while standing up and walking towards the door. "Hello! Hello!—East unit! East unit!"

Hao Chenggong said, quickly putting his phone away and opening the door to greet them. Hao Tian followed him out.

Li Liqing and Fan Xia stood facing the door in the room, waiting for them to come in, like welcoming a triumphant general.

"Is this apartment comfortable?"

Fang Li's father asked Hao Chenggong in a gruff voice as soon as he stepped out of the elevator.

"It's a good place to stay, come on in!"

Hao Chenggong said with a smile as he opened the door.

Fan Xia saw a short, pot-bellied man enter first, followed by a slender, pretty woman. She thought to herself that the father and son, one fat and one thin, were about the same height and didn't look like father and son at all.

Fang Li's father spotted Fan Xia immediately. His eyes darted around as he asked, "Are you Haotian's sister? First time seeing you, you're so pretty!"

Before anyone could explain, he turned to Li Liqing and said, "You're a really good mother, giving birth to handsome sons and beautiful daughters! Impressive!"

"She's our neighbor in the village, Haotian calls her 'Auntie'! Haotian's sister has arrived at the store,"

Li Liqing explained as she poured tea.

"Well, I've only seen Lao Hao, you've all never seen her, what a joke. But the neighbor auntie is the same, pretty is pretty! Just got married, right?"

Fang Li's father said, looking at Fan Xia.

Fan Xia quickly turned away, scrutinizing Fang Li and asking her to sit down, not noticing Fang Li's father asking her.

Seeing that Fan Xia wasn't paying attention to Fang Li's father's question, Li Liqing answered for her, saying, "His aunt's son is the same age as my daughter, how could he be newly married?"

She then laughed.

"No way, no way, you're joking with me, I don't believe it!"

Fang Li's father said assertively.

"Exactly, our aunt has such a youthful face, strangers all think she's not married yet. She's 41 this year, only 5 years younger than Haotian's mother. I say if they went to a clothing store together, the sales clerks would mistake them for mother and daughter,"

Hao Chenggong explained, smoothing things over for Fang Li's father.

"You can't blame me for having bad taste! That's how everyone sees it, isn't it?"

Fang Li's father said, pulling a pack of "Cordyceps" brand cigarettes from his pocket. Haotian quickly picked up a pack of Zhonghua cigarettes from the coffee table, lit one, and handed it to Fang Li's father.

Hao Chenggong quickly apologized, saying, "That's right! My son and I don't smoke, we just forgot to offer you smokers cigarettes."

Fang Li's father took the Zhonghua cigarettes from Hao Tian, placed the box of cordyceps on the coffee table, and said, "It's good that you don't smoke. I've tried to quit smoking several times, but I can't." Then Hao Tian lit a cigarette on the lighter in front of him.

"Have some water! I didn't think you were talking to me, I'm sorry!"

Fan Xia said politely to Fang Li's father.

"It's nothing!"

Fang Li's father stared at Fan Xia's fair arm, took a deep drag of his cigarette, exhaled a smoke ring, and then lowered his voice, saying, "Old Hao, you see, I'm only here today because I think highly of you, don't you think? — Even though you're from out of town, you've been here for so many years, and you've done quite well these past few years, making a name for yourself. We brothers haven't known each other that much, but I've met you a few times through others, and I've always had a very good impression of you.

"We shouldn't be interfering in the children's affairs, but this is a special case, a matter of fate. More and more girls can't have children these days. Lili said she didn't want to come to the village with Haotian at first, but now she's changed her mind. Whether she understood or not, she had to; things had forced her there. 'It's not people who hold things back, it's things that hold people back,' don't you think? However, Fang Li still cares about your Haotian; if you ask me, I can't hold her back. I really can't bear to let her suffer in the village, all that dirt and grime, who wants to live there?" "We're from farming backgrounds too, but back then we had no choice. Now that we have these conditions, who wants to deliberately seek out hardship?"

"Haotian, since you're back this time, I think you should take Fangli back to the village to stay. Things are better now, we have a car, so the journey isn't so long. She can stay there for a while, then come back for a while, making a couple of trips back and forth, it's quite nice, isn't it? Have you all discussed it?" "

Village Chief—I'm used to calling him that, it feels good, so I'll call him that. —This is a matter for the children, let Haotian say so."

Hao Chenggong really wanted to say "That's right, that's right," but he was afraid his whole family would resent him, so he didn't. He finished speaking to Fangli's father, feeling embarrassed, and looked at Haotian.

Haotian stood up, rearranged the chair he was sitting in, and then sat down properly. Looking at the wooden floor, he said calmly, "I've already broken up with Fang Li. Whether she wants to go to the village or not is no longer an issue."

Fang Li, who hadn't said a word since entering, saw that her father's words had no effect and immediately stood up, saying to Haotian, "Don't think you can brush things off with just a few words. No matter what, you have to take responsibility for what you did. I'm pregnant! I'm carrying your child!"

"Sit down and talk. Reason doesn't lie in raising your voice. Sit down and talk slowly, okay?"

Fang Li's father quickly tried to calm her down, seeing that

she was getting angry. "How about this? Let the village chief and my father leave for a moment,"

Haotian said calmly.

"Then you can all talk in the living room, and let Haotian and us women go to the bedroom inside to talk, okay?"

Fan Xia immediately suggested.

Everyone agreed, and Fang Li immediately stood up and went inside.

Upon entering the master bedroom, Li Liqing closed the door and asked Fang Li to sit on the edge of the bed. Fang Li didn't sit, nor did Hao Tian or Fan Xia; only Li Liqing sat down.

"You said you were pregnant. When did you get pregnant? How could you have gotten pregnant?"

Hao Tian stood beside Fang Li, turning his head to ask.

Already fuming, Fang Li stood with her hands on her hips. Hearing Hao Tian's words, she also turned to him and said, "You don't even know what you did, yet you ask me? Aren't you ashamed to talk about this in front of others?"

"What's there to be ashamed of? If you were pregnant, I wouldn't say anything, but it's impossible for us to be pregnant. I can't keep quiet! You forced me to this! Please don't make such a scene. Logically, if you want to find me, you should be more polite. Talking like this, saying you want to find me and going to the village, do you think that'll work? Even if you do find me, with your attitude, how can it last?"

Haotian said, sitting down next to his mother on the bedside table.

"Fine! I'll talk to you nicely. I was just really angry for a moment, but it's because I care about you!"

Fang Li's tone softened considerably. Fan Xia let Fang Li sit on the bed as well, and then pulled Fang Li to sit next to Li Liqing. She and Fang Li sat on the bed at the same time, sandwiching Fang Li between them.

"Let me briefly explain our situation—there's no one else in the room, otherwise I wouldn't be saying anything—we've only been intimate three times, and I remember the details perfectly. We never finished, and you even hurt my pride, calling me a donkey. You couldn't stand it, so how did you get pregnant? There's a principle to pregnancy, isn't there? You're a college student, not illiterate, you can't be ignorant of such principles, can you?"

Haotian said slowly, head down. Although what he said wasn't appropriate for his mother, his wording made it sound perfectly natural.

"You've been treacherous, turning your back on me! I've already had the test done, and the results are in my hands. Take a look, let's see how you try to deny it!"

Fang Li pulled out the pregnancy test results from her small bag and threw them at Haotian.

Haotian didn't even look at it and said, "This is useless, it doesn't explain anything. If this proof is true, it will only make things more complicated."

"What do you mean?"

Fang Li got up from the bed and said, "You don't need to say anything more, just say you have a new lover, why make a fool of yourself by saying such things!"

As she spoke, Fang Li opened the door and went to the living room, and Li Liqing and Fan Xia quickly followed her.

Li Liqing looked at Fang Li's father and said, "Fang Li is such a good girl, and you have such a good family. I've seen my son, and he's no good. Don't look for him anymore, you'll only end up with nothing but trouble. He has no sense of responsibility and just talks nonsense!"

Fang Li's father was completely bewildered by Li Liqing's words and remained silent for a moment. Fang Li sat down on the sofa and blurted out, "I see it now. Haotian's trip to the village to farm is just a facade. He really wants to dump me. He has someone else. I've seen through him."

Haotian happened to come out and overheard. After Fang Li finished speaking, he said, "This has nothing to do with you. Didn't you say you were pregnant? You can't explain these things with words. But I don't admit I'm an irresponsible person. We can make a bet, if you dare to. If you give birth to the child, we'll do a DNA test. If the child is mine, I'll marry you without hesitation. If the child isn't mine, it's none of my business. I'm not being irresponsible, am I?"

Upon hearing Haotian's words, Fang Li immediately stood up, angrily saying, "You vixen, I understand everything!"

and left. Fang Li's father, like a flea that had lost its blood, greeted everyone with a humiliated expression and slunk away.

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