"Haihua still hasn’t come back," Feng Ying frowned, surprised that Liu Haihua hadn’t returned from the town yet, especially now as the sun was fast setting.
"Let her be, who knows if she’s having an easy time." Although Liu Haiguo was very angry with Wang Xueyong inside, he really had no way of dealing with Wang Xueyong. Even if he risked everything, he couldn’t overwhelm Wang Xueyong and might even bring disaster upon himself and his family.
So at this moment, although Liu Haiguo outwardly seemed indifferent about whether Liu Haihua could persuade Wang Xueyong, his eyes kept scanning the outside of the door, waiting for Liu Haihua to return.
Today, Feng Ying managed to bring Li Shengmei back, although Li Shengmei didn’t have the same influence as Wang Xueyong to solve Liu Haiguo’s problems, Li Shengmei’s mere presence today had already made Feng Ying a hero for the Lius.
In town, Liu Haihua was clinging to Wang Xueyong. Wang Xueyong, always looking scholarly with his glasses, maintained the appearance of a gentleman, his disdain seldom showing on the surface.
And Liu Haihua, lacking the sense to read social cues, convinced Wang Yuncai to reluctantly let her in due to her arriving with good wine, excellent dishes, and tasty treats.
Thus, Liu Haihua ended up staying at the Wangs for dinner. Mrs. Wang occasionally encouraged Liu Haihua to eat more, while Wang Xueyong, annoyed, initially thought his sister would send the guest away, but instead, his mother had asked her to stay.
By then, Wang Yuncai was preoccupied with the food and no longer bothered with Liu Haihua. With so much good food, she temporarily put her differences with Liu Haihua aside.
Mr. Wang just kept to himself, drinking silently, and Wang Xueyong also poured himself some liquor.
So whatever Mrs. Wang asked, Liu Haihua pretended to be shy; remembering it was her first visit, many questions were just withheld by Mrs. Wang.
Eventually, after dining and drinking her fill, Wang Yuncai went off to play, and Mrs. Wang along with Mr. Wang stepped out, hoping Wang Xueyong and Liu Haihua would develop a closer relationship.
The older generation was , always eager for their sons and daughters to marry once they reached the age, longing for their children to marry early and bear grandchildren.
Wang Xueyong, the same age as Gao Jiaxing, was twenty-six this year, considered a ’late bachelor’ in the eyes of his mother and father.
However, Wang Xueyong had no partner yet; no matter who was introduced to him, he refused, so his parents were quite anxious.
Yet, what his parents didn’t realize was that their actions had given Liu Haihua a great opportunity.
And in town, he wasn’t invincible; he had to be cautious too. So regarding the issue involving Liu Haiguo of the Red Star Production Team, Wang Xueyong was now wary, fearing he might mess up and attract trouble.
But now, Liu Haihua continuously tried to please him, acting meek and subservient, even kneeling in front of Wang Xueyong to serve him food and pour his drink, which Wang Xueyong found quite satisfying.
When Wang Xueyong was drunk and blurry-eyed, Liu Haihua became bolder, dragging Wang Xueyong into his room. Once there, the ideas in Liu Haihua’s mind just wouldn’t stop.
Initially, Liu Haihua intended to undress directly, but remembering the Wang family might return soon, she stepped out of the room to quickly clear up the table and dishes, then re-entered Wang Xueyong’s room.
By then, Wang Xueyong groaned twice from the bed, clearly uncomfortable from the drunkenness. Liu Haihua immediately undressed and joined Wang Xueyong. As a woman who had been married and had children, she knew the intimate acts between a man and woman well, and she liked Wang Xueyong; she didn’t want to miss this chance.
It had to be said that Liu Haihua had a beautiful figure, her disrobing truly caught Wang Xueyong’s eyes.
Liu Haiguo had wanted He Xuexiang to stay and catch up, but He Xuexiang never really respected Liu Haiguo and had no intention of staying, thus politely excusing himself.
Of course, Li Shengmei didn’t forget to take the traditional remedy from Mrs. Liu before leaving; that was the purpose of her visit, after all.
Liu Haiguo and his mother didn’t keep them any longer, as inviting Li Shengmei over had already achieved its goal and the results had been very good.
On the way back, Li Shengmei and He Xuewu walked ahead while He Xuexiang and Dong Meihua walked behind. Seeing He Xuexiang suddenly return and walking beside her left Dong Meihua somewhat dazzled.
Although she was married and lived with the He family, knowing that she was already someone’s wife,
He Xuexiang seldom returned, and they saw each other only a few times a year, leaving Dong Meihua feeling quite aggrieved, particularly since he never agreed when she expressed her desire to visit him at the military base.
As they walked slowly, looking at He Xuexiang, Dong Meihua didn’t know what to say, only managing to blurt out, "You are back."
"Do you miss me?" He Xuexiang took advantage of the moment and grabbed Dong Meihua’s hand when no one was around.
Dong Meihua tried to pull away but couldn’t and glared at He Xuexiang saying, "No."
Upon saying that, Dong Meihua burst into tears, her heart full of grievance.
Seeing Dong Meihua cry, He Xuexiang said, "But I have come back, why cry?"
"What did I even marry into?" Dong Meihua’s heart ached terribly. Which other married woman had to endure like she did? He Xuexiang claimed she was in his heart, but he hardly ever wrote to her, and the letters he sent home were brief, with only a sentence or two of concern for her and nothing more.
Year-round loneliness, having a husband but yet as if having none, always cold and lonely, Dong Meihua harbored resentment, yet she was utterly helpless.
Seeing Li Shengmei and He Xuewu getting further away, as the light faded, He Xuexiang pulled Dong Meihua into a thicket.