Under the repeated urging, Wu Yue reluctantly and slowly climbed onto the ox cart, looking very reluctant.

There was no trace of envy or jealousy on Ran He's face.

That calm and indifferent attitude was like a calm lake, which made Wu Yue feel particularly depressed.

She was waiting here on purpose for Ran He, intending to take the opportunity to show off the Wu family's financial strength.

So that Ran He can realize what a big mistake it is to leave the family.

"If it were me, I would be secretly happy about the benefit I got. It's not some rare and precious thing worth a fortune. Look at how smug you look."

After paying for the ox cart, Ran He half-lay on the cart comfortably.

With one hand casually resting behind her head, she looked relaxed, as if the whole world had nothing to do with her.

When Wu Yue heard this, the smile on her face froze instantly. She stared at Ran He with disbelief in her eyes, and her heart was full of doubts.

How did she know that the meat she bought wasn't actually outstanding?

Could it be that Ran He had also been to that meat stall and heard some rumors from the butcher?

But she quickly rejected this idea. Ran He's basket was clearly empty, so how could there be any meat?

Mother Wu, who was standing by, felt her cheeks getting hot, and her dissatisfaction with Wu Yue reached its peak.

I went out with great expectations, but ended up bringing back only a piece of the cheapest meat. How can I remain calm?

"Wu Yue, Ran He said your meat isn't very good, why don't you open it and show it to everyone, and that will prove that what she said isn't true."

Some people were upset by Wu's mother's previous show-off, and now that they had a chance to embarrass her, they naturally didn't want to let it go easily.

Faced with everyone's requests, Wu Yue became hesitant with the meat bun in her hand.

He even wanted to dodge backwards, and his proud attitude was gone.

Because she knew that once the meat was really taken out, the whole village would know about it in less than half a day. By then, what would happen to the Wu family's reputation?

People would certainly think that the Wu family was two-faced, passing off inferior goods as good ones and putting on a vain front of their neighbors.

"Well... let's not spoil the fun for everyone. After all, this is five pounds of meat. Ran He didn't even buy the minced meat herself. It's obvious that she wants to frame me on purpose. Don't be fooled by her words."

Wu Yue tried hard to defend herself, hoping that someone would stand on her side.

But she seemed to have forgotten how disgusting her slightly ostentatious show-off was before, and now that she had the opportunity to watch the fun, who would be willing to let go of such a scene easily?

"Looking at your meat, can we eat two taels less of it? You wrapped it so tightly, are you afraid that we will snatch a piece of you away?"

Someone said sharply.

Some villagers also noticed something unusual. If they really wanted to show off, why didn't they just hold it in their hands and display it openly, but instead went through so much trouble to wrap it in oil paper?

There was indeed something weird about it. Could it be that there was really something wrong with the meat as Ran He said?

For a moment, everyone's hearts were filled with questions and curiosity.

Under the gaze of everyone, Wu Yue seemed particularly uneasy. Beads of sweat appeared on her palms. Her confusion and uneasiness were clearly revealed in her clenched fists.

She muttered to herself, as if the thing in her hand had become a hot potato. If she showed it, she might be laughed at, but if she hid it, it would arouse people's imagination.

The source of all this is the trouble-making Ran He, who always likes to put her in embarrassing situations at critical moments, as if he can't bear to see her have a moment of peace.

"Well, let me satisfy your curiosity. It's just an ordinary piece of pork. There's nothing to be surprised about."

Wu's mother finally made up her mind not to let this little thing get any further. The crowd was a little disappointed when they heard this, but they no longer forced it.

Just from their different looks, Wu's mother clearly felt that her usual prestige had been quietly damaged, and the invisible pressure made her feel very uneasy.

On the way back, the setting sun lengthened the shadows and seemed to lengthen time. Every step felt like stepping on cotton, empty and unreal.

Wu Yue felt heavy-hearted, as if the road ahead was longer than ever before. She was eager to go home but her steps were hesitant.

The moment they arrived at the village, she was the first to rush out of the car almost as if to escape.

I walked hurriedly, just wanting to return to the little nest that could shelter me from the wind and rain.

The other villagers followed closely behind, and their laughter and chatter seemed particularly relaxed and joyful, as if the little episode just now had become a topic of conversation after dinner, which invisibly eased the tense atmosphere brought by Wu's mother.

Ran He got out of the car calmly, with a heavy backpack on his shoulders.

Just as he was planning to return home quietly, he was stopped by a man and a woman.

The woman's image was quite retro, and the mole on her cheek seemed to be specially designed to increase her recognition as a matchmaker, making her unforgettable at first sight.

"Oh, my lady, you are really a busy person, but please wait a moment, we have a small matter to ask you."

Ran He felt a little surprised. The two people in front of her obviously did not belong to this village, but they came to her specifically. What was the reason?

"The situation is like this. I am a well-known matchmaker in this area. I heard that there is a girl from the Wu family in Wujia Village. I would like to ask your opinion. What kind of person is she?"

As soon as the name of the Wu family came out, Ran He's mind immediately appeared Wu Yue's childish yet hopeful face.

I remember that when the family was divided, she said firmly that she wanted to marry a rich man in the town as her bride. The other party was not an ordinary craftsman in the village, but a wealthy man.

Ran He couldn't help but cast her eyes towards the man in his forties with a big belly, and sighed inwardly, the combination of a sixteen-year-old in her prime and a man in his forties, such a marriage, she could only hope that she could have a different fate.

"Well, you are talking about Wu Yue, right?"

There was a barely perceptible hesitation in Ran He's words.

When the matchmaker heard this, her eyes lit up immediately and she replied repeatedly, "Yes, yes, it's Miss Wu."

Ran He said frankly: "Wu Yue is still young, and her temperament is a bit childish. She doesn't care about trivial matters at home. All she thinks about is how to marry into a wealthy family and become a phoenix. If someone wants to marry her as a concubine, I'm afraid they will have to take the trouble to train her to avoid future disputes in the family."

These words were not exaggerations, but Ran He's statements based on facts. Wu Yue's behavior at home did often cause trouble. She seemed to be a born trouble maker, causing waves in the peaceful family life.

Ran He and Wu Yue are not close, but more like competitors. Ran He has neither the obligation nor the reason to whitewash the situation for her. He only wants to be realistic.

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