Chapter 23: Zhang Qian's Hostility

  Chapter 23 Zhang Qian's hostility

  Creak.

  The gate was pushed open, revealing Zhang Qian's face, she was holding a bottle of vinegar in her hand, after entering the house, she saw Xiao Yufen and showed a hint of surprise.

  "Qianqian, no classes today?" Xiao Yufen smoothed out the hair on her forehead that Wang Haodong had messed up and asked with a smile.

  "Yes, today is Sunday." Zhang Qian replied, and asked: "Yufen sister, what are you doing here?"

  Xiao Yufen said: "I was sewing a quilt, and I ran out of blue thread, so I'm borrowing some from your sister."

  "Really?"

  Zhang Qian walked over, looking at Wang Haodong with a suspicious gaze, her eyes flickering as if she didn't quite believe him.

  Wang Haodong keenly sensed that Xiao Yufen became somewhat flustered under his gaze, indeed, under his teasing, her hair was slightly disheveled, her charming eyes were dazed, looking as if she had been emotionally stirred, making it easy for people to see the improper aspects.

  "You won't be intimidated by this little thing and become flustered, will you?" Wang Haodong's heart was somewhat worried.

  "Yu Fen, the thread has been found."

  Just then, Zhang Shufang walked out of the bedroom with a ball of blue silk thread in her hand. After finishing speaking, she saw that Zhang Qian had returned and said: "Qianqian, you're back? Hurry up and take a look, I haven't seen it all day today?"

  "I'm going right now." Zhang Qian exclaimed, but didn't move her feet.

  Zhang Shufang interrupted, and Xiao Yufen came back to her senses, taking the ball of thread from her and saying: "I'll use it first, I'll return it to you when I buy some at the market."

  "It's just a small thread, it's not worth much money, no need to return it."

  Zhang Qian said: "There is borrowing and returning, it's not difficult to borrow again. Although it's not worth much money, it's something we bought with our own money, so it must be returned. This isn't a matter of how much money, but rather attitude."

  "Yes, Qianqian is right." Xiao Yufen said with a smile, "You guys go ahead and busy yourselves, I'll leave first."

  As she was about to leave, Wang Haodong said: "Yufen, I'll send you two fish later."

  "Well, in that case, I'd better thank you then." Xiao Yufen said after finishing speaking, and directly turned around to leave.

  Waiting until her figure disappeared from view, Zhang Shufang said: "Qianqian, what nonsense are you talking about?"

  "Hey, she's here to steal your boyfriend, sis, you'd better be careful."

  "What does it mean?" Zhang Shufang frowned, and when she came back to her senses, she hastily said, "Don't talk nonsense."

  "Alright, alright, I'm going to read a book. You and Haodong brother are busy." Zhang Qian pinched her chin, carrying the vinegar she had bought, and walked into the kitchen with big strides.

  "Hao Dong, you go ahead and busy yourself, I'll go pick some vegetables." Zhang Shufang said to Wang Hao Dong, then took big strides into the kitchen.

  Wang Haodong vaguely heard Zhang Shufang tell Zhang Qian that in the future, don't talk nonsense, so as not to embarrass everyone. However, Zhang Qian just smiled and ate, because their voices were too small, and Wang Haodong couldn't hear the specific words either.

  Wang Haodong concentrated on killing the fish, and soon he was busy finishing up. There were a total of twelve fish, ten of which he left for the Zhang family, and the remaining two were packed in a plastic bag and taken to the home of Xiao Yufen next door.

  Yu Fen.

  After entering the house, Wang Haodong closed the big door and locked it from the inside, then called out in a low voice.

  "In the kitchen."

  Wang Haodong heard Xiao Yufen's response and went straight into the kitchen.

  Xiao Yufen was boiling water for cooking, Wang Haodong put the fish in a good place and said: "Tonight you stew some fish to eat."

  "I don't like stews, let's have braised dishes later." Xiao Yufen turned back to Wang Haodong and said: "Zhang Qian seems to have figured something out, right?"

  "It seems so. Your performance at that time was very guilty. You should have kept calm." Wang Haodong told Xiao Yufen about the situation at that time.

  "Am I really that unbearable?"

  Wang Haodong smiled and said: "Yes, at that time Zhang Qian was like a big tiger, while you were like a little white rabbit."

  "A thief is always worried."

  "What kind of thief are you?"

  "I'm a thief who steals people." Xiao Yufen laughed loudly, "I specialize in stealing you."

  "Then I'm the thief who steals jade and snatches fragrance, specializing in stealing you." As he spoke, Wang Haodong moved forward to stand behind her, crouched down, and wrapped his arms around her as she sat on a small stool.

  The earth oven was filled with firewood, and the flames were burning fiercely, illuminating her face red.

  Wang Haodong stretched out his hand, climbed onto her shoulder, and then climbed to her hair, using his fingers to knead her hair, teasing her earlobe.

  "It's so itchy, don't!" Xiao Yufen's body started shaking all over, she was more afraid of itching and couldn't help but cry out.

  At this time, how could she say no? Wang Haodong directly hugged her, fixed her body, and his mouth approached hers.

  Xiao Yufen was like being struck by electricity, trembling non-stop.

  "Hao Dong brother, it's time to eat, come home."

  Just then, Wang Haodong heard Zhang Qian's cry for help.

  This little girl, why is she always disturbing my good deeds?

  Wang Haodong was so angry that he almost choked, and Xiao Yufen also couldn't hide her emotions, whispering: "Don't mind her." As she spoke, her small hand rested on Wang Haodong's abdomen.

  Wang Haodong smiled wryly and said, "It's not possible. If she doesn't see me, she'll probably shout even louder and attract a lot of attention. I'd better go back first. Tonight, I'll come to your place."

  "That little girl is so annoying." Xiao Yufen muttered discontentedly.

  "Don't worry, I'll come to your place later." Wang Haodong responded helplessly, standing up and saying: "Remember, the fish will be eaten later, if it's left for too long, it won't be fresh."

  As he spoke, Wang Haodong walked out of Xiao Yufen's house in big strides.

  When Wang Haodong returned to Zhang's home, he saw Zhang Qian holding a book and reading it with the remaining sunlight. Wang Haodong asked: "So soon you've finished cooking?"

  "Not yet, I was afraid you'd get lost, so I called you back."

  "Lost?"

  "Right, once you're infatuated with someone, it's all over."

  Xiao Yatou's words were simply double-edged, Wang Haodong felt that this girl seemed to be targeting him, intentionally wanting him and Xiao Yufen's matter.

  Wang Haodong entered the kitchen and saw Zhang Shufang busy at work. The ten fish he had caught were not very big, basically all about a foot long, which was just right for stewing in broth.

  "Shufang, what's your approach?"

  "Five braised dishes, five red-cooked dishes." Zhang Shufang turned her head and responded with a single word, then continued to busy herself.

  Most people use earth stoves, using firewood as fuel. Only a few families use gas stoves or electric induction cookers, because in rural areas there is plenty of wood and crop straw that can be used for cooking with earth stoves, which also saves a lot of money.

  Wang Haodong said: "The earth stove is a bit of trouble, when I have time, I'll buy an electric cooker."

  "Hao Dong, to be honest with you, our family's condition is quite ordinary. Although it can't be said to be difficult, we are not wealthy either. Qianqian getting into university is a sure thing, but it will also cost a lot of money at that time. My principle is to save wherever possible. Once I've supported Qianqian until she graduates from university, I'll be able to relax."

  At this time, Zhang Qian walked over and said: "Sister, don't worry, when I get into university, I will find a part-time job or do some temporary work to help you with household expenses."

  "Qianqian, as long as you have the heart for it, that's all that matters. Right now, your top priority is to study hard and focus on learning. Don't think about getting a part-time job, that would be a waste of time. Don't worry about tuition fees and living expenses, I'll earn enough to cover them."

  Zhang Qian bit her lip and said after a long time: "Sister, I owe you too much, I don't know when I can repay it."

  Zhang Shufang said: "In this world, it's just us two sisters relying on each other for survival. What's the point of saying these things? It's not like we're outsiders."

  Zhang Qian's eyes turned red, she took a deep breath and said: "I will definitely work hard, when I graduate and can earn money, I must let my sister live a happy life."

  "Alright, I'll wait." Zhang Shufang smiled, a look of relief on her face.

  Wang Haodong listened for a while on the side, moved by the deep sister's words, and said: "You two sisters don't just talk, you need to add some water to the pot, or it will be mushy later."

  Zhang Shufang nodded and added water to the pot, saying: "You all go out and wait for a while, I can handle it myself here."

  "Just ask if you need help."

  "Don't worry, I won't be polite to you." Zhang Shufang smiled and said, "However, cooking is something that men should try to avoid doing as much as possible. I'll do it myself."

  Upon hearing this, Wang Haodong left with Zhang Qian.

  After waiting for about twenty minutes, Zhang Shufang finished cooking dinner. Tonight's menu included pan-fried flatbread, spicy pepper and egg stir-fry, braised fish in soy sauce, and crucian carp stewed with tofu, all emitting a tempting aroma.

  Wang Haodong's stomach was hungry, and he ate three pancakes. Half of the dishes were also eaten by him. Wang's appetite alone was enough to match that of the two sisters. Zhang Qian joked that Wang was a big-bellied Arhat, while Zhang Shufang said that being able to eat was a blessing.

  Not long after dinner, Wang Haodong started taking a bath. He had lived here for a while and was very familiar with the simple bathroom. Although it wasn't as convenient as in the city, it had a rustic charm to it.

  There is only one small bathroom in the house, and there are three people in the family. After Wang Haodong finished washing, it was Zhang Qian's turn. She chatted with Zhang Shufang for a few words, then took the opportunity to slip out and go next door to find Xiao Yufen.

  Xiao Yufen was also preparing to take a bath, Wang Haodong took the opportunity to help her wipe her back while she was bathing. Of course, it was inevitable that he would be a bit rough in the process. She faced his general offense and repeatedly begged for mercy, but couldn't escape his grasp, and soon found herself panting and willingly offering him a kiss.

  More than an hour later, on the bed, Wang Haodong held Xiao Yufen in his arms. She was flushed all over, covered with water marks, which were the sweat brought by intense exercise. However, she had already been conquered by Wang Haodong and was happy as if flying to the sky. Her slender body was still slightly trembling, and her voice was almost gone.

  "Yu Fen, I have to go." Wang Hao Dong looked at the time and it was already 10 o'clock in the evening. He had no choice but to leave, otherwise Zhang Qian would suspect something and it would be another small trouble.

  Xiao Yufen sighed and didn't say much. For now, she didn't have the courage to make their relationship public, let alone let him live in her own home, so she could only ask him to leave.

  Kissing Wang Haodong's forehead, Xiao Yufen reluctantly said: "When can we be open and aboveboard?"

  Wang Haodong smiled and said: "It's almost there, actually I think it's quite exciting for us to sneak around like this, heh."

  After a while, Wang Haodong left the bedroom, Xiao Yufen wore a white nightgown to see him off. Tonight's moonlight was very good, with silver-white cold light sprinkled on her, making her slender figure even longer. Her fair skin also became whiter and more alluring under the moonlight.

  As he was about to leave, Wang Haodong's hand reluctantly wandered over her skin, feeling the smoothness and elasticity there, finally saying: "Yufen, I'm leaving, goodnight."

  "Good night, remember me." Xiao Yufen reminded and closed the door.

  Wang Haodong returned home, but found that the living room was lit up, and Zhang Shufang was watching TV. Wang Haodong walked over and said, "Not asleep yet?"

  Zhang Shufang turned her face and nodded: "En, Haodong, can you take me to the town tomorrow?"

  "What's the point of going there?"

  I want to go find a job.

  Wang Haodong thought for a moment and said: "Eh, the wheat harvest is about to begin, and you've just recovered from a serious illness. I think it's better to wait for a while."

  Zhang Shufang thought for a long time before nodding and saying, "Alright, I'll listen to you. However, I still need to go to the town. We have some leftover grain at home that I need to sell off. In about 20 days, we can harvest the wheat, and new grain will be stored in the warehouse, so we need to sell off the existing grain."

  "Alright, tomorrow I'll help you sell grain."

  "Zhang Shufang murmured, 'It's very late, I'm going to sleep. Are you still watching TV?'"

  "No, you turn off the TV."

  Wang Haodong walked out of the main house and returned to his own small hut, thinking that from start to finish, he didn't ask me where I went last night. Maybe she also knew in her heart, or maybe she just didn't want to ask me.

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