Reborn in a small village in the 1990s

Chapter 360

Zhao Da'e felt sorry for her mother. She didn't want her mother's hands to turn red from the cold while washing clothes in the dead of winter. With her mother around, she didn't want her mother to suffer anymore.

I will definitely buy a washing machine, but not now. I'll wait until the house is finished before buying a batch of furniture.

Chai Zhiyong listened to Zhao Dage's request and had already drawn a sketch, which he then showed to Zhao Dage.

Cheng Jinxiang thought the sketch was pretty good. As long as the construction progressed, Cheng Jinxiang felt good about it.

“Starting tomorrow, I will go to the shop at the intersection of Sixth Street to do the renovation. The three of us should be able to finish the renovation in a week. After that, I can come here to start building the house and get the foundation done first.”

Chai Zhiyong outlined his upcoming work tasks, and Zhao Dage nodded, "Thank you for your help, Master Chai."

Zhao Da'e was glad that he had found Chai Zhiyong. He couldn't do the job, but he knew how to draw room plans, and they were quite complex. He was a reliable person.

Chai Zhiyong didn't think much of it, after all, he was just doing things for money, and Zhao Dage really did pay him.

Meanwhile, after Zhao Yongbo finished playing and returned home, Wang Guixiang saw him covered in mud and felt sorry for him. She couldn't help but sigh, "My dear grandson, stop messing around. Look at you, you're covered in mud. These clothes will be hard to wash."

Since Cheng Jinxiang went back to her parents' home, all the housework has fallen on Wang Guixiang's shoulders. If you ask her why she doesn't let her younger daughter-in-law Zhang Cuilan do it, Wang Guixiang is also helpless. This daughter-in-law is not only lazy but also sneaky and cunning. If she asks her to do one or two things, she will just let it go in one ear and out the other.

For example, if you ask Zhang Cuilan to do the laundry, a whole day will pass and not a single piece of clothing will be touched; they'll all still be piled up. This infuriates Wang Guixiang. The clothes are still there, but the whole family can't go without clothes, so Wang Guixiang has to wash them herself. She's been washing clothes for a month, and her back aches, especially in the dead of winter when her hands get red and sore. It's been a real ordeal. Someone like Zhao Yongbo, who loves to play, will wear out a piece of clothing every day, so she has to wash them every single day. Wang Guixiang is truly at her wit's end.

Every time Wang Guixiang thought about having to do the laundry, she gritted her teeth and resented Cheng Jinxiang for making such a fuss and going back to her parents' home, which resulted in her having to do almost all the housework.

When Zhao Yongbo heard Wang Guixiang scolding him, he pouted, sat on the ground with his arms crossed, and refused to get up. He started to make a fuss.

"No, I won't get up!"

"I hate my sister!"

"I hate my second aunt!"

"They go out to have fun without taking me along!"

Wang Guixiang was stunned for a moment when she heard "Second Aunt" before she realized that Zhao Yongbo was referring to Cheng Jinxiang.

However, Wang Guixiang found it strange and asked, "Why are your older sister Goose and your second aunt ignoring you and not playing with you anymore?"

Wang Guixiang was curious about what the two were doing. Zhao Yongbo overheard and began to complain, "I saw my sister and second aunt playing with a strange uncle. They wouldn't invite me to play with them. Humph, I'm angry! I'm never playing with my sister again!"

Zhao Yongbo was playing in a large open space behind the Zhao family's house. He saw Zhao D'e, Cheng Jinxiang, and Chai Zhiyong chatting enthusiastically, so he wanted to join them. However, Zhao D'e told him to leave and not to disturb his conversation about the house. Zhao Yongbo got angry and started complaining when he returned to the Zhao family's house.

Upon hearing this, Wang Guixiang's eyes widened. She grabbed Zhao Yongbo and asked again, "My dear grandson, are you sure you didn't see wrong? You saw your second aunt with some random man?"

Zhao Yongbo was a little confused. He didn't know what "wild man" meant, so he asked, "Grandma, what is a wild man?"

Wang Guixiang looked at him with disdain. She patiently explained, "A 'wild man' is someone you see with your second aunt and any other man your second uncle is with. Remember, your second aunt is shameless and a bad woman."

As soon as Zhao Tiegang entered the courtyard, he heard Wang Guixiang say this. He subconsciously frowned. "Mom, how can you teach the child these things? Children don't know any better. If Yongbo lets it slip, what will outsiders think of your sister-in-law?"

Wang Guixiang instinctively retorted, "Look at what you're saying, kid. I'm not wrong. Your second sister-in-law is just that shameless. If she knew her limits, would people gossip about her?"

As she spoke, Wang Guixiang said to Zhao Yongbo with a smile, "Am I right, my dear grandson? Your second aunt is a shameless and wicked woman who flirts with other men. Remember this: never marry a woman like your second aunt in the future."

Zhao Yongbo was confused, so Zhao Tiegang quickly pulled him aside and frowned, saying, "Mom, don't teach the child bad things. What if Yongbo can't find a wife?"

Wang Guixiang thought it was nothing. "Look at what you're saying. My dear grandson is so handsome that so many girls are vying to marry into our family. He'll definitely never have to worry about finding a husband in the future!"

Zhao Tiegang was speechless. "Mom, do you think your precious grandson is some kind of gold ingot that so many people would fight over? No matter how good-looking he is, if his character is bad, no one will want to marry him."

Zhao Tiegang felt that if he let his son stay with his mother, one day his mother would corrupt the child. So Zhao Tiegang pulled Zhao Yongbo away and patiently taught him, "Son, don't listen to your grandma's nonsense. Your second aunt is not that kind of person. Your second aunt is hardworking and capable. Isn't she good to you usually? You can't think your second aunt is a bad person just because she ignores you for a while, and then go around saying bad things about her. You'll make your second aunt sad. She won't talk to you anymore. Not only will she ignore you, but even your big goose sister won't talk to you. Do you want to become such an annoying child?"

Zhao Yongbo shook his head in fear. He grabbed Zhao Tiegang's arm and said in a panic, "Dad, I don't want to become a child like that, I don't want to be disliked! I won't say bad things about my second aunt anymore, I don't want my second aunt and sister to ignore me."

Wang Guixiang felt sorry for him after hearing this. She scolded Zhao Tiegang, "Why are you being so mean to Yongbo? It won't hurt to say a few bad things about that woman. Besides, it's the truth. She's been back at her parents' house for so long. Who knows if she's already hooked up with some random guy? Don't scare my precious grandson. Go away, go away."

Wang Guixiang tried to push Zhao Tiegang away and hug her beloved grandson to comfort him, but Zhao Tiegang stopped her. "Mom, I'll get upset if you keep saying that. How can you teach a child like that? He's not in school yet, how can he know right from wrong? If he goes astray now, he'll be ruined in the future."

Wang Guixiang immediately lost her temper. "Oh, you're actually lecturing me! I work myself to the bone for this family, getting up early every day to cook three meals a day, washing clothes for the whole family, and taking care of your kids. It's not easy for me, and now I have to deal with you, you brat's mother. My life is so miserable!"

Wang Guixiang became more and more agitated as she spoke, pounding her chest and pretending to be heartbroken as she turned her back.

Knowing his mother was about to cause trouble again, Zhao Tiegang picked up Zhao Yongbo and walked away, saying, "Mom, I'm taking Yongbo out to play. I'm leaving now."

Zhao Tiegang slipped away to avoid listening to Wang Guixiang nagging about how he was unfilial to her. He took Zhao Yongbo away to prevent Wang Guixiang from setting a bad example for the children.

Watching Zhao Tiegang's departing figure, Wang Guixiang pouted and spat on the ground, "I didn't say anything wrong, so why are you blaming me?"

Wang Guixiang was upset; how could even her youngest son be siding with Cheng Jinxiang?

However, this is also good news. At least now she knows that Cheng Jinxiang is having an affair with another strange man. She has to tell her second son this news so that he can see the true colors of this woman! It would be best if they could get a divorce, and she could find her second son a well-behaved and filial wife!

Without hesitation, Wang Guixiang went to the warehouse door and pounded on it.

"Boom boom boom!"

"Boom boom boom!"

"Tiesheng, it's me, your mother!"

Ever since Zhao Tiesheng and Wang Guixiang had a fight, Zhao Tiesheng has locked himself in his room, not wanting to face Wang Guixiang, who is so biased towards him.

He was too lazy to even do the work in the fields, so he simply took a day off to rest.

Upon hearing Wang Guixiang's knocking, Zhao Tiesheng became irritated and impatiently shouted at the door, "What are you doing here!"

Hearing Zhao Tiesheng's impatient tone, Wang Guixiang cursed inwardly. How dare this brat speak to her like that? Zhao Tiesheng would never have acted like this before. It's all Cheng Jinxiang's fault. She's completely bewitched her son and changed him. But it doesn't matter. She's here to expose Cheng Jinxiang's true colors. She hopes Tiesheng will get so angry that he'll get a divorce today and marry a new wife tomorrow!

Thinking of this, Wang Guixiang no longer cared about Zhao Tiesheng's slight rudeness. She said, "Oh dear, Tiesheng, are you still in the dark? The reason Cheng Jinxiang hasn't come back is because she's having an affair and cheating on you. And you're still lying there wallowing in self-pity. I..."

Before she could finish speaking, the door was suddenly opened, startling Wang Guixiang.

Zhao Tiesheng's eyes were bloodshot, and his face was full of disbelief, but he subconsciously said, "Mom, don't talk nonsense, Jinxiang would never do that!"

Wang Guixiang pursed her lips, suddenly feeling sorry for her son, who was still kept in the dark.

"I'm not making this up. Yongbo just came over and said that the woman was with a strange man and brought Da'e with her. I thought she was trying to find a new father for Da'e. I was wondering why she stayed at her parents' house for so long without coming back. It turns out she was planning to find another man."

Wang Guixiang couldn't help but mock him. Zhao Tiesheng was slightly taken aback. He wouldn't easily believe it, but what Wang Guixiang said had planted a seed in Zhao Tiesheng's heart. This seed called "doubt" was quietly sprouting. He couldn't help but wonder, could what his mother said be true? Did Jinxiang really find a wild man outside?

Zhao Tiesheng asked instinctively, "Where is Jinxiang now? I'm going to find her!"

As the saying goes, seeing is believing, and Zhao Tiesheng would not have believed it if he hadn't seen it for himself.

Wang Guixiang hesitated. Oh no, she had forgotten to ask her grandson where he saw Cheng Jinxiang meeting with a stranger. What should she say now?

Seeing Wang Guixiang's hesitation, Zhao Tiesheng couldn't help but wonder if what Wang Guixiang had said earlier was all a lie, meant to deceive him.

"Mom, is what you just said true?" Zhao Tiesheng asked, half believing and half doubting.

Seeing that Zhao Tiesheng seemed somewhat disbelieving, Wang Guixiang quickly said, "Of course what I'm saying is true. Why don't you believe me? I just forgot to ask about my grandson's location. We can just wander around the area and ask him."

If Cheng Jinxiang really met with a strange man, everyone in the surrounding area would see it. They could easily find out by asking around. Besides, Yongbo usually only hangs out nearby. If he could see it, it means that Cheng Jinxiang and that other man are in the vicinity.

Although Zhao Tiesheng said he believed Cheng Jinxiang, he was actually suspicious. He followed Wang Guixiang out to see if Jinxiang was cheating on him with another man.

Wang Guixiang and Cheng Jinxiang walked to the entrance of the village. There was a main road leading to the village. If you were new to the village, you would have to take a bus to get there. The bus would only go as far as the entrance of the village. So if you wanted to know if any strange men had come to the village, you could just ask around here.

Wang Guixiang casually grabbed a villager and asked, "Old Liu, have you seen my second daughter-in-law having a tryst with a strange man?"

The man named Lao Liu was shocked after hearing this and quickly shook his head, saying, "Guixiang, you can't say such things. Your second daughter-in-law seems so capable and filial. How could she be the one dating other men? You're being too disrespectful. How can you talk about your daughter-in-law like that?"

Wang Guixiang frowned, somewhat displeased, and asked her if she had seen it. The old man then launched into a long lecture, saying that a simple question like "did you see it?" would have sufficed.

Hearing this, Zhao Tiesheng breathed a sigh of relief. "Mom, I knew Jinxiang wouldn't do such a thing. You're making a big fuss over nothing. Okay, let's go back."

Zhao Tiesheng felt somewhat uncomfortable, after all, this concerned his reputation. What face would he have if everyone in the village asked him about it? If everyone in the village knew that his wife had gone on a date with another man, and the worst part was that it wasn't even true, then he would have been wearing a green hat for nothing.

Seeing that she hadn't gotten any information, Wang Guixiang thought about asking someone else. When the man called Lao Liu saw that Wang Guixiang was about to leave, he got anxious and quickly pulled her over, whispering to Zhao Tiesheng behind his back, "Guixiang, let me tell you the truth, but don't misunderstand anything, or it will be bad if it turns out to be a misunderstanding."