Chapter 48: Big Spender
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
In the bustling train station, Gu Zi’s attention was predominantly fixated on Su Le, while a small fraction of her awareness remained on the items she had purchased.
She knew she had to stay vigilant, especially in a city rife with thieves during this era.
She had just bought a succulent roast duck when she suddenly found herself the target of two individuals.
Finally finding a moment of respite as they boarded the bus, Gu Zi leaned back in her seat.
The middle-aged woman seated in front of them turned around, revealing a set of uneven teeth as she inquired, “Miss, are you heading to the countryside to visit your relatives?”
The people in the city were really rich. They brought a multitude of gifts to their rural kin, even roast duck, of all things.
However, she felt that the child in this woman’s arms looked exceedingly familiar.
And then it clicked. “Isn’t this the child from Little Su’s family in Daqing Village? Who are you?” the middle-aged woman asked inquisitively.
The woman with crooked teeth scrutinized Gu Zi, recalling the stories she had heard in recent days.
Rumors had it that Su Shen’s family had welcomed a city-dwelling wife, and this lady before her was likely the one.
She was as pretty as a flower.
This bus was going to Daqing Village. Gu Zi quickly understood that this auntie was from Su Shen’s hometown, and that was why she recognized Su Le. “I’m Gu Zi. I’m here to marry Mr. Su. I’m staying at his residence now.”
Auntie Crooked Teeth nodded with a knowing smile. “That’s wonderful. You’re as beautiful and generous as they say. But I must have a word with you.”
She gestured towards Gu Zi’s two large bags of supplies and a concerned expression crossed her face. “Don’t take offense, dear, but you seem quite extravagant. The women in our village are thrifty. Now that you’re a part of our village, you should learn to be frugal.”
The passengers in the bus had become intrigued and now had their eyes on the conversation.
She was still so extravagant and wasteful. She was just trying to spend as much money as she could when she saw that Little Su could earn money.
There was a heated discussion on the bus.
Gu Zi maintained her composure and responded with a smile, “Auntie, you’ve misunderstood. I used the money from selling my job to purchase these items. You’re absolutely right; now that I’m married to Su Shen, I can’t continue my city job. So, I sold it.”
Auntie Crooked Teeth found herself at a loss for words.
Her intention had been to impart a valuable lesson to this newcomer to their village, but she had inadvertently given Gu Zi a platform to shine.
In this era, employment was highly regarded, and even the villagers coveted city jobs.
“So that’s how it is. She sold her job for money. What a good wife.” “Su Shen is one lucky man.”
“Little Su is a good man, that’s why he’s getting such good karma!”
About an hour later, the bus arrived at Daqing Village.
Gu Zi gently lifted Su Le from the bus and bid Auntie Crooked Teeth farewell with a warm smile.
What surprised her was that not only did the residents of the pig farm appreciate Su Shen, but the villagers of Daqing Village and even those from neighboring communities were also deeply grateful to him. The impact of his generosity seemed to have a wide-reaching radius, and it became clear that his pig farm was quite big.
No wonder Su Shen was so generous.
With this thought in mind, Gu Zi felt invigorated and headed home with Lele, humming a little tune along the way.
Auntie Crooked Teeth, on the other hand, felt increasingly uncomfortable as she walked along the road. Whenever she encountered acquaintances, she would pull them aside to share a few words.
“Su Shen’s woman certainly knows how to spend money. I was just giving her some friendly advice to be more frugal in the future. After all, it’s Su Shen’s hard-earned money. But you won’t believe what she said!”
The other women leaned in to listen attentively.
“She lied and told me she used the money she earned from selling her job. I find that hard to believe. If she truly had a job in the city, why would she marry into our village?”
“I heard that Su Shen’s wife is from the city. Having a job isn’t unusual.” “Exactly. How do you know she’s lying?” someone chimed in.
Auntie Crooked Teeth turned her head and responded with a hint of irritation, “She must be lying. I don’t have time to argue with you. I’m going to find Chu
In this village, only Chu Xi had a friendly rapport with her.
She bid farewell to the others and made her way to Chu Xi’s house.
“Chu Xi, come out quickly. I have some big news to share.”
Chu Xi was in the middle of enjoying a dish of braised pork when she heard the commotion outside. She hurriedly instructed Chu Tian to hide the food and stepped out.
“Hello! What brings you to visit me today?” Chu Xi inquired.
Auntie Crooked Teeth sighed. She caught a whiff of the mouthwatering aroma of the food inside and peeked into the house.
Chu Xi promptly pulled her out. Auntie Crooked Teeth stopped sneaking a glance inside and pulled Chu Xi aside, speaking in a hushed and mysterious tone, “Chu Xi, you must talk to Su Shen. We can’t have a woman like Gu Zi who spends money recklessly leeching off him.”
Chu Xi’s eyes sparkled upon hearing this. She had been worried about not being able to find fault with Gu Zi.
“Hurry up and tell me what happened,” she urged eagerly..