《Sweet Seventies: All Six Cute Kids are Big Shots》


 Chapter 1

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Ding Jun¡¯s last memory of her previous life was a retrograde sports car. Then, she opened her eyes and stared blankly at the broken roof in front of her.


    She had traveled back in time to 1979.


    Her original body did not have many memories, so it was not difficult for her to find her bearings.


    This person was an ordinary country girl, and her name was also Ding Jun. There was a brother and a sister in the family. She was sandwiched in the middle and was the least favored sibling. After she graduated from primary school, she stopped studying and helped the family. When she reached the legal age of 20, her mother arranged a marriage for her. Her mother happily took the betrothal gifts and sent her away.


    This marriage was not an ordinary one.


    Her legal husband, Chen Zhiguo, was a soldier who was ten years older than her. A few days ago, he suddenly came back with six children and said that he had divorced his partner, Liu Yuxia.


    Mother Chen scolded Liu Yuxia during the day and cried during the night. After three days of torment, her body did not collapse. She took out 200 yuan of her retirement fund and planned to find a wife for her son.


    In this era, 200 yuan was a sky-high price. Cream-flavored popsicles were only two cents each! If it were not for her six precious grandchildren, this stingy old lady would not have been willing to pay so much for the betrothal gifts.


    It could not be helped. This was a man with six children, and a normal family would shake their heads upon hearing this. However, she was not willing to find a poor family for the children.


    Mother Chen had used her lifetime of connections and was at her wit¡¯s end. Finally, she found a suitable candidate.


    This person was Ding Jun.


    The original body and Ding Jun¡¯s personality were vastly different. She was a coward. Since young, she listened to her parents and did whatever they told her to do. Because she did not like to talk, she did not have much of a presence in the village. When others mentioned her, they only said one thing: ¡®The little girl looks very honest. She serves her family well and is very diligent¡¯.


    Such an honest child almost cried her eyes out when she heard that she was going to marry into a second marriage and become the stepmother of six children. Even so, she did not dare to say anything to disobey. With her eyes swollen like a walnut, she received her marriage certificate and attended her own simple and crude wedding banquet.


    Mother Ding saw Ding Jun¡¯s sad face and felt a little guilty. She smiled and said to Mother Chen, ¡°The child is so obedient. She just can¡¯t bear to part with her family!¡±


    Mother Chen rolled her eyes. She did not really like this crying new wife, and it was not appropriate for her to say anything at her son¡¯s wedding banquet. She could only take a deep breath, and she forced out a fake smile. ¡°Not bad. The young lady has strong feelings.¡±


    The original body was crying so much that her eyes were almost going blind. Everything she saw was a blur. When she heard the words that Mother Chen had uttered, she quietly raised her head and took a glance in that direction before lowering her head again.


    It was as if she could be bothered about this.


    Mother Chen did not know whether it was good or bad to marry an honest wife¡­ It should be better than the previous one?


    Thinking of the competitive Liu Yuxia, Mother Chen gritted her teeth again.


    Fine, she had already married him. In this way, Ding Jun could not abandon her six children and run away with another man.


    Yes, on the surface, the Chen family was united against the outside world. They said that Chen Zhiguo and Liu Yuxia had a peaceful divorce, but in fact, they knew very well that this heartless Liu Yuxia had taken a fancy to someone else. After cheating on her son and being caught in bed together with another man, the two of them separated.


    Liu Yuxia had already given birth to six children, it¡¯s no wonder that she wanted to try something new with her life.


    Thinking of this, Mother Chen sighed and decided that Ding Jun was not so bad after all.


    The original body stood there foolishly. From time to time, it would sniff and change its center of gravity from its left foot to its right foot.


    The man next to her noticed that she seemed to be tired, so he moved closer to her ear and asked, ¡°Do you want to go back to the house to rest?¡±


    The original body had never been in close contact with the man before, and she was so scared that she shrunk her neck. She was stunned for a while before she understood what the man meant, and nodded her head foolishly.


    Chen Zhiguo had been exchanging pleasantries with the guests around him, but he had also diverted some of his attention to his new wife. Seeing that she had responded, he said a few words to the people next to him and led her back to the house.


    The original body sat in the empty house for a long time, not daring to move at all. When the crowd outside dispersed, Mother Chen lifted the curtain and entered the house. Seeing her cowardly appearance, she could not help but roll her eyes again.


    ¡°You¡¯ll live in this house with the children.¡±


    The original body listened to mother Chen¡¯s instructions and only nodded after a long while.


    Mother Chen sighed and said, ¡°My family never liked to pester anyone. Since you¡¯ve married into our family, live a good life. Serve the six children well, serve your man well, and you¡¯ll have a good life.¡±


    Hearing mother Chen mention Chen Zhiguo, the original body shrank back again and asked hesitantly, ¡°¡­What about him?¡±


    This voice was not much louder than a cricket. Mother Chen thought for a while before saying, ¡°You mean Zhiguo? He has no more holidays. He¡¯ll catch the train back to the army in the afternoon.¡±


    The original body quietly put the children to sleep and then laid on the bed, tossing and turning. She thought about her new husband who was thousands of miles away on their wedding night and thought about the naughty children. She cried for a long, long time.


    When she fell asleep in a daze and opened her eyes again, the soul in her body became Ding Jun.

 Chapter 2

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Ding Jun laid on the bed, rubbing her sore eyes. She could not help but think of her previous life.


    She remembered the vehicle that hit her. Her mother should be able to collect the pension.


    The old lady had just found her true love. Although she had lost her only daughter, she would not go so far as to seek death.


    As for her, she was a pretty and unrestrained single woman. She was 38 years old and had no attachments.


    With that thought in mind, she nodded and simply accepted the fact that she had transmigrated.


    She narrowed her eyes and looked at the glaring sunlight. She sighed and got up from the bed. She stared blankly at the seven sets of messy bedding.


    The children outside the house might have heard the commotion and instantly rushed in.


    The leader of the group had was dirty, and Ding Jun wondered if he had rolled himself in clay. When he saw her, he raised his eyebrows and said rudely, ¡°You, whoever you are. I¡¯m hungry.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m hungry too.¡±


    ¡°Me too.¡±


    In an instant, a few children pounced on her.


    Ding Jun felt her scalp go numb. She immediately raised her voice and stopped them. ¡°Stop.¡±


    Seeing her serious expression, the children also put away the smiles on their faces and took a few steps back vigilantly.


    Seeing this, the little clay figure in the lead stretched out his hand to protect his younger brother behind him. He shouted at the top of his voice, ¡°I¡¯m hungry, so you have to cook for me. My grandmother said that she married you to take care of us.¡±


    This unlucky child.


    Ding Jun could not be bothered to argue with him. Her own stomach was growling with hunger. The original body, this timid person, did not even dare to go out to beg for food yesterday. She was the bride!


    She got off the bed without any hesitation. Ignoring the mess behind her, she shuffled her shoes and found the kitchen.


    Just as she was looking at the ingredients in the kitchen, Mother Chen walked into the courtyard. She did not enter the house immediately. Instead, she craned her neck and peeked through the window. When she saw that the bed was not tidied up at all, she furrowed her brows tightly.


    Ding Jun was studying the big stove and the fire. She did not hear any movements in the courtyard. On the contrary, the youngest, Sixth Brother, who was afraid and hiding behind the kitchen door, immediately saw Mother Chen. She was tiptoeing.


    He staggered over and opened his arms for Mother Chen to carry him. He even shouted, ¡°Grandma, grandma!¡±


    ¡°Ah!¡± Mother Chen quickly greeted him.


    She looked at her eldest grandson with a big smile. Seeing that he was about to pounce on her, she hurriedly raised the bowl in her hand. ¡°I can¡¯t carry you. I¡¯m carrying the dishes!¡±


    Fourth Brother and Fifth Brother heard the noise and also went over. Only then did Ding Jun know that someone had come.


    She washed her hands in the basin and dried her clothes before she went out. When she saw Mother Chen, she greeted her with a smile, ¡°Mother, why are you here?¡±


    Mother Chen looked at her in surprise and explained, ¡°Oh, there was some leftover meat yesterday. I brought a bowl over for you guys.¡±


    After that, she looked up and down at Ding Jun¡¯s body a few times, as if she did not recognize her.


    Ding Jun ignored the other party¡¯s suspicious gaze and walked forward to take the bowl. She glanced at it and saw that it was a huge bowl, with chicken on the left and pork on the right. The fragrance filled the entire courtyard, she quickly said, ¡°There¡¯s so much. You and dad should have it. I can just make some food for the children.¡±


    ¡°How can you just make some?¡± Mother Chen glared at her and snatched the bowl from her hands. She was obviously worried.


    The boss of the clay figure group immediately exposed his stepmother and shouted, ¡°You don¡¯t even know how to light a fire, and you even said that you would cook for us¡­¡±


    Mother Chen was walking into the house when she heard this and glanced at her. ¡°You don¡¯t know how to light a fire?¡±


    ¡°No.¡± Ding Jun smiled guiltily. ¡°It¡¯s not my own stove. I¡¯m not used to it.¡±


    Mother Chen was also a worrier. She quickly put down the bowl and walked quickly to the kitchen. ¡°I¡¯ll light it up for you.¡±


    Ding Jun did not refuse. She lowered her head and said obediently, ¡°Mother, I¡¯ll have to trouble you then.¡±


    Taking advantage of the fact that she was a good cook, she used the ingredients she had just prepared to display her culinary skills to her heart¡¯s content.


    Fourth Brother and Fifth Brother were secretly reaching for the meat. When they smelled the fragrance of the dishes, they could not help but drool.


    The two of them looked at each other and silently walked into the kitchen.


    At this time, there was a circle of people around the kitchen stove. Ding Jun was sweating profusely as she cooked the last dish.


    She placed the meat in the middle of the dining table. Next to it were the garlic dishes and coiling eggplant that she had cooked. There was also an egg soup specially made for Sixth Brother. There was also egg persimmon soup in the pot.


    The children sat obediently at the dining table, as obedient as six little angels.


    Ding jun scooped a bowl of rice for Mother Chen and said with a smile, ¡°Mother, you don¡¯t have to go. You can eat here.¡±


    Mother Chen swallowed her saliva. She tried to refuse several times but could bring herself to do it.


    Ding Jun stuffed the bowl into her hands. The children could not wait to eat.


    Second Brother picked up a piece of the improperly cooked coiling dragon eggplant that was seriously lacking in ingredients. He placed it in his mouth and closed his eyes in enjoyment, then swallowed it after a while.


    He said to Mother Chen in shock, ¡°Grandma, her dishes are even better than meat!¡±


    Mother Chen pursed her lips and thought to herself, how could it not taste good with so much oil? Even stir-fried bricks with heavy salt and oil would taste good..

 Chapter 3

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Mother Chen still could not resist the temptation of delicious food and sat down silently.


    For the next ten minutes, Ding Jun did not hear any sound other than chewing.


    She was afraid of being fat, so she stopped after eating half of the bowl. The others were not so self-controlled. The six children even finished the big bowl of egg soup.


    Eggplant-flavored rice and the dishes were crisp and delicious. The egg soup was fresh, fragrant, and tender. Everyone was about to swallow their tongues. After a meal, the only thing left was the chicken bones.


    The few of them were stuffed to the point that their eyes were dull, and they were in a daze.


    Ding Jun patted the clay figurine boss. ¡°Get up and help me clean up the dishes.¡±


    The boss was stunned by her nonchalant tone. He was about to reject her when he recalled the delicious food just now. He stood up unconsciously and started to clean up.


    Mother Chen did not interfere. The kid was already nine years old. It would not kill him to do some work.


    She never cared about how the mother taught her children. If she got the children to work, that was her choice.


    Mother Chen personally brought over the large bowl.


    When Ding Jun saw this, she poked the boss who was working hard in the basin. ¡°Take the bowl from your grandmother and wash it too.¡±


    The boss stood up obediently and snatched Mother Chen¡¯s bowl. He continued to squat and work.


    Mother Chen looked at the child who was as obedient as a lamb. She then glanced at Ding Jun who was standing by the side, empty-handed, and pursed her lips.


    Was she pretending to be timid yesterday? Was she a sheep wearing wolf skin?


    Ding Jun and Mother Chen¡¯s eyes met, and a smile subconsciously appeared on her face. She picked up a clean bowl and gave it to Mother Chen. Mother Chen was sent out of the door in a daze.


    As she walked home, she turned her head to look at the outer wall. She did not stop until she turned the corner.


    Ding Jun was making rules for the children.


    She asked a question, and the children began to introduce themselves.


    The six children were all boys. The oldest was seven years old, the second was six years old, the third was five years old, the fourth and fifth were twins at four years old, and the sixth was the youngest, just two years old.


    She could not help but click her tongue. She immediately had a bad impression of Chen Zhiguo.


    Having children was so bad for a woman¡¯s body, but his ex-wife had to give birth to his children every year!


    Ding Jun asked, ¡°Then what are your names?¡±


    Second Brother pursed his lips and looked dejected. ¡°We don¡¯t have names.¡±


    ¡°No names?¡± Ding Jun subconsciously raised her voice and repeated. She shook her head in disbelief. ¡°Even if a few of the younger ones don¡¯t have names, you and your brother still have to go to school. How can you not have names?¡±


    Second Brother puffed out his chest. ¡°No means no.¡±


    ¡°Okay, okay, okay.¡± Ding Jun surrendered. ¡°Then what should I call you? Do I just call you in order of your age?¡±


    ¡°Whatever.¡±


    Hearing this answer, Ding Jun shrugged.


    She turned her head to look at the room and commanded, ¡°I¡¯ll give you a task. Fold your bedding properly.¡±


    ¡°Help us fold it,¡± Third Brother said, ¡°otherwise, why would my father marry you?¡±


    Ding Jun never spoiled her children, but she would also not compete with them. She only said in a regretful tone, ¡°Really? That¡¯s a pity. I want to make chicken noodle soup tonight, and none of you have tried it¡­¡±


    She looked around, and sure enough, the few people in front of her swallowed their saliva at the same time.


    ¡°Unfortunately, the children who don¡¯t fold the quilt won¡¯t be able to eat it!¡±


    As soon as she finished speaking, Fourth and Fifth Brother looked at each other and immediately tried to climb up the bed.


    They were still short and tried to climb up, but they could not. Therefore, one carried the other, and the other successfully climbed up. He then reached and pulled another up from the ground.


    Sixth Brother vaguely understood what Ding Jun meant. He leaned against her thigh and looked up at her. His big eyes were watery, and his eyes were as black as black pearls. He said coquettishly, ¡°But I don¡¯t know how to!¡±


    Ding Jun, who had a heart of stone, was also moved by the little angel in front of her. Moreover, she quite liked children ¡ª in her previous life, she was unmarried and childless mainly because she hated men.


    She hugged Sixth Brother with a smile and kissed his face. She pinched his face and said, ¡°Then say something nice, and I¡¯ll help you fold it.¡±


    Sixth Brother buried his head in Ding Jun¡¯s shoulder in embarrassment and whispered, ¡°Help me¡­¡±


    Ding Jun¡¯s heart instantly turned into a puddle of water.


    She kissed Sixth Brother a few more times. After putting him down, she went to help him fold the quilt.


    Third Brother followed behind her and said, ¡°I don¡¯t want to fold it either.¡±


    Ding Jun glanced at him out of the corner of her eyes. ¡°Say something nice.¡±


    Third Brother¡¯s ears were sharp. When he heard what Sixth Brother said, he took a deep breath and said in a soft voice, ¡°Please help me¡­¡±


    ¡°No.¡± Ding jun touched his little face. ¡°You should take care of your own things.¡±


    Third Brother widened his eyes in disbelief.


    This was the first time in his life that he experienced double standards.


    The children were still young, so Ding Jun could not really let them do the heavy housework. She tidied up for three hours before she cleaned up the house.


    The six children, whether they wanted to join in the fun or really wanted to help, had been by her side all this time, and they were exhausted.


    The seven of them lay in a row on the bed. Ding Jun did not pay attention to their fighting and quietly thought about the next plan.


    Her reincarnation timing was considered quite good. The previous year¡¯s reform policy was going to be implemented, and it would take a few years for the economy to take off.


    She definitely could not waste her good years on these six children and that non-existent military husband, so divorce was necessary.


    Thinking of this, she sat up and asked, ¡°Boss, where can I make a phone call in the village?¡±


    The boss did the most work and was resting with his eyes closed. When he heard this, he replied, ¡°The village chief has one at home.¡±


    Third Brother could not help but ask curiously, ¡°Who do you want to call?¡±


    ¡°Your father.¡±


    ¡°Why do you want to call father?¡± The children looked at each other.


    ¡°I want to divorce him.¡± Ding Jun spoke her mind and did not hide anything..

 Chapter 4

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    ¡°Divorce?¡± The family was in an uproar.


    Ever since Ding Jun had accidentally chosen Children¡¯s Day to go to the amusement park in her previous life, she had never experienced the feeling of being surrounded by 800 ducks.


    The boss knew the seriousness of the problem. He rushed to Ding Jun and asked, ¡°Why do you want to divorce dad?¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t want to marry him to begin with.¡± Ding Jun blinked her eyes.


    When the eldest brother heard this justified answer, he stammered, ¡°But, but you already married¡­¡±


    Ding Jun nodded. ¡°So we have to stop the mistake while its early.¡±


    The second brother was also not calm. ¡°Grandma said you received a lot of money. Are you going to keep this money?¡±


    Thinking about the high betrothal gift of 200 yuan, Ding Jun touched her chin. ¡°This money shouldn¡¯t have been spent yet¡­¡±


    Thinking about her mother¡¯s behavior, she felt guilty and her voice became lower and lower.


    Second Brother immediately seized the opportunity and pursued, ¡°What if it¡¯s already spent?¡±


    ¡°Then I¡¯ll return the money to your grandmother.¡±


    Ding Jun did not see the 200 yuan as a problem no matter how hard she tried.


    It was not enough to buy a watermelon in the future.


    ¡°But you have to get married eventually.¡± Third brother was not old, but he was very mature. ¡°If you divorce my father, you have to be with another man. Otherwise, who will support you?¡±


    The Second Brother echoed, ¡°Father¡¯s salary should be quite high.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t need to be supported,¡± Ding Jun said, ¡°women can earn money too. Grandpa Mao said that women is an important part of the country and economy.¡±


    ¡°Remember, women don¡¯t exist by depending on men, and they don¡¯t necessarily have to get married. They can live their lives to the fullest.¡±


    At that moment, other than Sixth Brother who did not understand, Ding Jun appeared to be dazzling in the eyes of the other five children.


    This was the first time they felt the determination and greatness of women¡¯s rights.


    Ding Jun looked at the silly boys and said seriously, ¡°That¡¯s why I want to divorce your father and get rid of you guys. I want to earn a lot of money by myself and become a rich woman. I want to have a handsome boyfriend later.¡±


    The silly boys were confused, and did not understand.


    Fourth and Fifth Brothers were the first to react. The two of them climbed onto Ding Jun¡¯s body. One of them held Ding Jun¡¯s neck while the other held her waist. They said coquettishly, ¡°Take us with you.¡±


    Ding Jun was pressed down by the two fat children until she could not move. She almost could not catch her breath.


    She pushed the two of them slightly before saying, ¡°How can there be a divorce and the children follow their stepmother?¡±


    ¡°Whether we follow you or follow dad, it is the same.¡± Third Brother smiled bitterly.


    Ding Jun thought about it and could probably understand the child¡¯s suffering. Their biological mother had already left, and they had suddenly changed their environment. Chen Zhiguo, this incompetent father, threw away his responsibilities and returned to the army, he left them in a new environment to get along with strangers.


    Even a cat would have to be stressed after going through such a process, let alone a bunch of young children.


    Thinking of this, she did not continue to provoke them. Instead, she reached out and rubbed the Fourth and Fifth Brothers who were lying on top of her.


    Their hair was thin and soft, and when it gently brushed against their skin, it started to itch slightly.


    Ding Jun could not help but sigh in her heart. They were so obedient. It seemed that Chen Zhiguo and his runaway wife were quite good at educating children.


    Children¡¯s memory was very poor. When they ate their noodles in the evening, they have already forgotten about the heavy conversation in the afternoon. However, Ding Jun did not forget.


    She found time to call up Chen Zhiguo¡¯s comrades. It was not easy to explain to outsiders, so she only asked the other party to pass on the message to Chen Zhiguo, ¡°Something has happened, come back quickly.¡±


    Chen Zhiguo arrived home in the early morning of the 21st day.


    At this time, Ding Jun and the six children were still sleeping soundly. Chen Zhiguo quietly went to the kitchen to boil a pot of water, took off the military uniform he wore on the train, and took a shower.


    He had just put on his boxers when the kitchen door was suddenly opened.


    Ding Jun walked in half-asleep. She was still in a daze and did not see a half-naked man in the corner. She walked to the stove and wanted to make breakfast.


    The stove was still burning and there was half a pot of boiling water on it. Ding Jun was stunned for a moment. She was completely awake.


    As soon as she regained consciousness, the man in her peripheral vision could not be hidden anymore. Ding Jun looked to the side shakily and was instantly stunned.


    ¡®Is that six-pack ab? Shall I take a closer look?¡¯


    This was her first thought.


    ¡®He¡¯s so handsome!¡¯


    This was her second thought.


    Only when her face was dyed with a shy and excited red did she remember the most important question.


    ¡®Where did this man come from?¡¯

 Chapter 5

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    This was the first time in 30 years that Chen Zhiguo had experienced such an awkward feeling.


    Before he could put on his clothes, the little woman in front of him narrowed her eyes and kept looking at his bare skin.


    He had no choice but to cough twice to remind of the person in front of him.


    Ding Jun pursed her lips. There was still residual heat on her ears. She asked cautiously, ¡°Who are you? Why are you in my house?¡±


    Chen Zhiguo laughed dryly and said, ¡°Why don¡¯t you let me put on my clothes first¡­¡±


    ¡°No.¡± Before he could finish, Ding Jun shook her head and interrupted him. ¡°What if you¡¯re a thief and run away after putting on your clothes?¡±


    What thief would steal naked?!


    Chen Zhiguo was angered by this little woman¡¯s brain. He quickly explained, ¡°I¡¯m Chen Zhiguo.¡±


    Ding Jun¡¯s eyes slowly widened. She glanced at the man¡¯s thick legs and bulging crotch before she confirmed with a doubtful expression, ¡°You really are¡­¡±


    ¡°I am.¡± Chen Zhiguo nodded like he was pounding garlic.


    He saw Ding Jun standing in the same place and took a deep breath. ¡°Can you go out first and let me change my clothes?¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡± This time, Ding Jun agreed very readily, but her lingering gaze was like a hook that hooked onto Chen Zhiguo¡¯s heart.


    He took a few deep breaths again. It had been a long time since he had such an uncontrollable feeling. If Ding Jun stayed any longer, his little brother could perform a ¡®stand at attention¡¯ for Ding Jun, pushing his underwear into a subtle arc.


    Ding Jun stood outside the door, unable to help but let her imagination run wild.


    No one had told her that Chen Zhiguo was actually so handsome.


    He was not the type that looked like the idols from pop groups in the future. However, he had straight, thick eyebrows, and big eyes. His nose was very straight, and his lips were relatively thick. The color was actually soft pink, and he looked very easy to kiss. Although his skin was a little dark, he looked even more handsome.


    Perhaps it was because he had fought on the battlefield. Just by standing, there was a faint murderous aura coming from his body. Perhaps it was because he was always angry. There were two grooves in the middle of his forehead.


    This kind of appearance was completely her type!


    Ding Jun recalled his strong chest muscles and her fingers moved slightly.


    She heard that when the chest muscles relaxed, they were firm. She had never touched such large chest muscles before¡­


    While her thoughts were running wild, Chen Zhiguo was dressed properly. He opened the door and walked out.


    He was tall, 1.85 meters, and Ding Jun was 1.62 meters. When she leveled her gaze, it landed on his chest.


    Seeing her sorrowful eyes, Chen Zhiguo looked at her in confusion.


    Ding Jun shook her head and asked, ¡°Why did you suddenly come back?¡±


    Chen Zhiguo replied, ¡°I came back in a hurry. I was afraid that you and the children wouldn¡¯t get along. This time, I applied for annual leave from the leader. I came back the moment it was approved.¡±


    As he spoke, he tidied up the kitchen.


    Ding Jun followed behind him. When she heard the word ¡®annual leave¡¯, she asked, ¡°How many days can you take?¡±


    ¡°About 20 days.¡± Chen Zhiguo finished tidying up the kitchen and turned to look at the large pot of milk on the windowsill. ¡°Is this breakfast?¡±


    Ding Jun nodded.


    There were too many children at home, so she found a neighbor who raised sheep next door to buy some milk and boiled it every day to drink. It was the end of October now, and the weather had become cold. The goat¡¯s milk would not go bad even if it was left for a while.


    Chen Zhiguo obediently boiled the goat¡¯s milk and put a few eggs next to it. He covered the pot and turned his head to ask her, ¡°You called me to come back quickly. Is there something wrong?¡±


    There was.


    She did not want to step into a widowed marriage. She did not want to be the stepmother of six children. She also did not want to miss the great opportunity for the country¡¯s development.


    However, now, she hesitated.


    Seeing that she did not reply for a long time, Chen Zhiguo picked up his dirty clothes and placed them in the basin beside the sink. He put some water in and slowly rubbed them.


    Ding Jun paced back and forth for five minutes before she caught a glimpse of a familiar cloth in his hand from the corner of her eye.


    After Chen Zhiguo washed the clothes, he actually washed her underwear that was soaked in the water!


    Ding Jun¡¯s face suddenly turned redder than the sunset.


    She had her period yesterday.


    In this era, not to mention liquid sanitary napkins, tampons, and calming pants, even the most common sanitary napkins were not sold.


    Women generally wore briefs that were made from rags and were padded with some toilet paper. Ding Jun¡¯s blood volume was not that high, so she had to change it every hour or so.


    Her stomach was already hurting, so she was almost tortured to death.


    Therefore, for the first time, she did not wash the dirty underwear. Instead, she hid it at the bottom of the dirty clothes.


    Who would have thought that Chen Zhiguo would wash it?


    She turned her head and saw that while she was in a daze, her dirty clothes were all taken care of by this hardworking man.


    Watching the man cleaning the small piece of small cloth, Ding Jun¡¯s gaze unconsciously became gentle.


    She felt that she did not hate men so much anymore..

 Chapter 6

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Just as the two of them fell into a sweet and awkward silence, the little boss woke up.


    He rubbed his eyes and walked out of the door. Just as he was about to open his mouth to ask Ding Jun where the breakfast was, he saw the man¡¯s firm arm ¡ª drying a woman¡¯s underwear?


    He shook his head. After seeing that everything in front of him was not an illusion, he cried out in surprise, ¡°Dad, you¡¯re back!¡±


    What a good boy. As expected of a child, his voice was loud and sharp. He woke up all five people in the room. In less than five minutes, Chen Zhiguo¡¯s body was covered with children.


    He smiled awkwardly at Ding Jun, then lowered his head and patiently comforted Little Six, who was crying in anger because he was rudely awoken.


    Ding Jun divided the boiled milk into seven equal parts and poured out half of her bowl.


    Chen Zhiguo saw her actions and hurriedly said, ¡°You can drink it. I don¡¯t want it.¡±


    ¡°No, you have to drink it too. The whole family has to drink it,¡± Ding jun glanced at him and said with a slight pout.


    After a pause, she added, ¡°I¡¯ll buy an extra portion tomorrow.¡±


    Chen Zhiguo did not refuse. He just asked, ¡°Then, are you full? I¡¯ll go and cook some porridge.¡±


    ¡°Cook more.¡± Ding Jun handed him the leftover rice from the previous day. ¡°Everyone should eat porridge too.¡±


    They could not afford to eat just eggs and milk.


    Ding Jun did not have much experience in raising children. At first, she thought that they would have ten servings of rice. In the end, even after they finished all the food, the six kids were also shouting that they were not full.


    This appetite made Ding Jun flabbergasted. How could such small bodies eat so much food? She was at a loss.


    It was the first time she understood the meaning of ¡®a half-grown kid¡¯s appetite can make you broke¡¯. Basically, she cooked three or four dishes every day, and there were very few leftovers. If she did not add some coarse grains as the main food, she would now be broke.


    Chen Zhiguo nodded in understanding. The family finished their breakfast together.


    Ding Jun was on the second day of her period. It was the time when her stomach hurt the most. Her face was pale and she was miserable. After eating, she went back to bed.


    After more than an hour, Chen Zhiguo walked in and sat down next to her.


    Ding Jun was lying in the quilt. She did not have any reaction when she saw him come over.


    Chen Zhiguo touched her head. ¡°Does it hurt very much? Do you want me to buy some painkillers for you?¡±


    ¡°Forget it,¡± Ding Jun answered weakly. ¡°I took painkillers before you came here. They won¡¯t work now.¡±


    Chen Zhiguo did not know much about these things. After hearing what she said, he just nodded and did not continue to ask.


    He pondered for a moment and said, ¡°I want to tell you about the backgrounds of the six children.¡±


    Seeing his serious expression, Ding Jun became alert and moved to sit against the wall.


    She replied, ¡°What do you mean background? Aren¡¯t they all your children?¡±


    ¡°They¡¯re all my comrades¡¯ children,¡± Chen Zhiguo said faintly.


    This sentence stunned Ding Jun. she stuttered and did not know what to say. ¡°You mean¡­ you mean¡­¡±


    ¡°I joined the army when I was 15 years old. My mother helped me look after my ex-wife. I only met her once before we got married in a hurry. Less than half a year after we got married, I applied for my family to join the army, and she followed me there. However, we didn¡¯t have a deep relationship, and we didn¡¯t have any children all these years.¡±


    ¡°Last year, a battle caused me to lose countless comrades. The twins¡¯ surnames were Li. Their mother passed away after giving birth to them, and their father died in combat, so I brought them home. Within half a year, sister-in-law Xu passed away due to a serious illness. Her four children were left unattended, so I brought them back.¡±


    ¡°Perhaps because of this, my ex-wife had some opinions about me. Due to our poor communication, we had no choice but to break up.¡±


    Seeing Ding Jun¡¯s shocked expression, he laughed bitterly. ¡°I know my actions were a little selfish. After all, after I adopted them, but my wife had to put in a lot of effort to take care of them. However, their mother entrusted them to me, so I can¡¯t give up on them so easily.¡±


    ¡°If you want a divorce, I understand.¡±


    After hearing this, Ding Jun immediately realized that someone had secretly told him that she wanted a divorce.


    She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but she could not say it.


    Indeed, now was the best time to bring up divorce. The other party was very honest, so she should explain it clearly.


    However, she hesitated. She did not really want to divorce the man in front of her.


    The two looked at each other and felt that there were thousands of words in each other¡¯s eyes.


    Just as Chen Zhiguo reached out his hand and wanted to touch Ding Jun¡¯s face, Mother Ding¡¯s sharp voice came from the courtyard.


    ¡°Little Jun, Little Jun, are you there?¡±


    Ding Jun suddenly jumped up. Her waist was no longer sore and her legs no longer hurt. She ran out like her butt was on fire.


    When Mother Ding saw Ding Jun come out, she put on a fake smile. She held her son¡¯s arm and said, ¡°Ding Yong and I are here to see you.¡±


    She was as relaxed as if she was at her own home. She took care of herself and dragged Ding Yong into the hall.


    It was not mealtime. The dining table had already been cleaned by Chen Zhiguo, and it was so clean that it reflected light.


    Mother Ding opened the cupboard without batting an eyelid. Other than a few eggs, it was empty.


    She did not give up and went to the kitchen. When she saw a fish that Chen Zhiguo had just bought, a smile immediately appeared on her face..

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    ¡°Aiya, did you buy fish?¡±


    Ding Jun listened to her mother¡¯s pretentious greetings and felt her teeth ache. She covered her cheeks and nodded.


    Mother Ding¡¯s smiled and narrowed her eyes. ¡°How can you clean up such a big fish? I¡¯ll help you clean up later¡­¡±


    She was obviously using the excuse of staying to eat. Ding Jun hesitated and wanted to refuse.


    ¡°There¡¯s no need.¡± A steady male voice came from behind them. ¡°I¡¯ll clean it up.¡±


    Mother Ding hurriedly turned her head and secretly heaved a sigh of relief when she saw Chen Zhiguo¡¯s determined face.


    She laughed dryly and said, ¡°How can men do these things? It¡¯s all done by us women.¡±


    Chen Zhiguo said, ¡°Mother, Ding Jun is a little unwell. Please let her stay in the room with you to talk.¡±


    Seeing that he was very polite, Mother Ding smiled brightly. She pulled Ding Jun into the house and gave Ding Yong a look.


    Seeing this, Ding Yong did not follow her. He stayed behind to help Chen Zhiguo.


    Mother Ding pushed Ding Jun onto the bed and sat down. She looked at her whole body suspiciously and asked, ¡°Where are you feeling unwell?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m having bad luck.¡±


    Mother Ding rolled her eyes when she heard this. ¡°You call this not feeling well? It doesn¡¯t affect the work at all. In the past, when I was pregnant with you, I still had to use cold water to wash clothes in the middle of winter!¡±


    No wonder my stomach hurts so much!


    Ding Jun secretly pitied her original body.


    Mother Ding saw that she did not respond, so she went up to her and said, ¡°Your brother is getting married.¡±


    Ding Jun subconsciously asked, ¡°With who?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s his previous partner, the girl from the city.¡± Mother Ding was very proud when she talked about her future daughter-in-law.


    ¡°Oh.¡± Ding Jun was not interested.


    ¡°It¡¯s just that their family wants a betrothal gift of 250 yuan.¡± Mother Ding looked troubled. ¡°Also, they want four brand-new items.¡±


    It was all her fault for being too quick to brag about the betrothal gift of 200 yuan for Ding Jun¡¯s marriage. When they heard about that, they expected there to be more for the betrothal gift of her sister-in-law.


    However, they did not think that Ding Jun was a second wife and had six children!


    Her son was strong, and he was a good worker. Why did she need to spend so much money to get him married?


    When Mother Ding thought of this, she was so angry that she gnashed her teeth.


    However, Ding Yong was determined to get this done. He actually let the woman¡¯s family take advantage of his mother.


    When Ding Yong¡¯s mother saw Ding Jun¡¯s expressionless face, she could not help but pinch her. ¡°Why are you so cold? Your brother is getting married. Don¡¯t you want to express something?¡±


    ¡°Express what?¡± Ding Jun gave her a sidelong glance.


    ¡°Do you have 50 yuan? Lend it to me.¡± Mother Ding was not polite.


    Although it was said to be a loan, both of them knew that the money would not be returned.


    ¡°No,¡± Ding Jun replied coldly.


    ¡°What about Chen Zhiguo¡¯s money?¡± Mother Ding stared into Ding Jun¡¯s eyes and asked, ¡°what about his salary in the army?¡±


    She had heard that the military¡¯s allowance was frighteningly high!


    Ding Jun shrugged. ¡°He sent it all to his mother.¡±


    In fact, Mother Chen gave the money to Ding Jun.


    However, there was no need to tell her mother this.


    Her mother-in-law was a good person. After reviewing her ability of taking care of the children for a few days, she immediately gave more than half of Chen Zhiguo¡¯s salary to her.


    However, her biological mother did not seem like a good mother.


    When Mother Ding heard that the money was in Mother Chen¡¯s hands, she did not say anything.


    However, Mother Ding quickly regained her spirits and said, ¡°Then help me borrow four big gifts from the Chen family. I will return them to you after your big brother gets married.¡±


    The four big gifts referred to the radio, the bicycle, the sewing machine, and the watch. If anyone¡¯s family had all four pieces, they could be considered the best in the village.


    The Ding family only had half a piece, not to mention four pieces. It was a sewing machine that had been used for more than ten years.


    Mother Ding planned to wait until her daughter-in-law entered the house to trap her. Even if Mother Ding lied to her, would she still be able to run away? Who would want her if she ran away?


    As the last straw, Mother Ding would wait until she was pregnant.


    ¡°I can¡¯t borrow it,¡± Ding Jun rejected very bluntly. ¡°If you dare, tell Chen Zhiguo to go to his house and have him move the gifts for you.¡±


    ¡°Why wouldn¡¯t I dare? I¡¯ll tell him in a while.¡± Mother Ding straightened her back in a bluff.


    ¡°You¡¯re going to ask a soldier to accompany you cheat with marriage?¡± Ding jun glanced at her indifferently. ¡°If Chen Zhiguo knew what you were thinking and arrested you, I wouldn¡¯t be able to save you.¡±


    Hearing this, Mother Ding shrank her neck and did not say anything.


    She looked at Ding Jun, who was hiding in the corner, and suddenly burst into tears.. ¡°Little Jun, have pity on your mother!¡±

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    Ding Jun looked at Mother Ding, who was sobbing. She shook her head helplessly. ¡°If you manage to borrow the items, good for you. I don¡¯t care anymore.¡±


    Mother Ding was about to say something when she saw Chen Zhiguo walking over with a plate in his hands. She quickly wiped away her tears and greeted him with a bright smile. ¡°Aiyo, you¡¯ve prepared so much.¡±


    Ding Jun secretly admired Mother Ding¡¯s speed in changing her expression.


    ¡°Mother, Little Jun, it¡¯s time to eat.¡± Chen Zhiguo smiled and brought two dishes that had just been prepared to the table. Ding Dayong followed behind with rice in his hand.


    Ding Jun was not feeling well and did not want to talk much during the meal. Chen Zhiguo was also a taciturn person. It was Mother Ding who was rambling on and on. Everyone was pandering to her, and they were talking and laughing.


    When the meal was almost finished, Mother Ding glanced sideways and quietly observed Chen Zhiguo¡¯s expression. After mulling it over for a while, she smiled and said, ¡°Zhiguo, my son Da Yong is going to get married in two days. The woman¡¯s family wants a high price betrothal gift and four big items. You know my family¡¯s situation and we can¡¯t afford these things. Do you think you can lend us these items from your family? We will return them after we use them.¡±


    As if afraid that Chen Zhiguo would refuse, Mother Ding quickly flattered Chen Zhiguo. ¡°Everyone in the village says that my daughter married into a good family. They say that Zhiguo is capable and has a high monthly salary. He¡¯s a rich man and they¡¯re all envious of him.¡±


    Mother Ding smiled and narrowed her eyes as she quietly observed Chen Zhiguo¡¯s expression. Ding Dayong, who was at the side, also smiled.


    Ding Jun¡¯s body was unwell and her face was a little pale. She continued to eat by herself. She did not pay attention to the mother and son, nor did she look at Chen Zhiguo.


    Chen Zhiguo swallowed the food in his mouth. There was a faint smile on the corner of his mouth. It was gentle yet somewhat distant. ¡°Mother, what are you saying? My monthly salary is barely enough to feed the entire family. There are six children in the family. All of them have to go to school when they grow up. How can I be rich? Besides, the four big items, I borrowed them, so they are not mine. They won¡¯t last long, so I might as well save up money to buy them. Don¡¯t you think so?¡±


    Mother Ding was stunned for a moment and immediately laughed in agreement. ¡°Yes, yes.¡±


    Seeing that the meal was about to be finished, Mother Ding did not give up and wanted to say something. However, she saw that Chen Zhiguo seemed to have thought of something and poked his head out of the door. ¡°The six children should be back soon, right? They haven¡¯t even had lunch yet.¡±


    Ding Jun looked awkwardly at the fish on the table that was about to be finished. She stood up and cleared the table in embarrassment. ¡°I¡¯ll go make some more for them.¡±


    Chen Zhiguo laughed lightly. He stood up and took the bowl and chopsticks from Ding Jun¡¯s hands. ¡°I¡¯ll clean it up. You drink some hot water and rest for a while.¡±


    ¡°Mother, Dayong, will you eat some more later?¡± Chen Zhiguo looked at Mother Ding and Ding Dayong. His tone was sincere and alienating at the same time.


    Mother Ding was stunned. She knew that this was an order for them to leave. Her expression was a little ugly, but she did not know what to say. She could only smile apologetically. ¡°No, no, let the children eat. Then we¡¯ll go back first.¡±


    As she said this, Mother Ding held Ding Dayong¡¯s arm and walked to the door.


    Ding Jun secretly admired Chen Zhiguo¡¯s ability to influence someone like her mother. It was like moving mountains. He was dignified and polite, and he did not disrupt the harmony, nor was anybody hurt in the end.


    Ding Jun¡¯s impression of this man suddenly improved.


    At night, Ding Jun entered the house and saw seven people lying on the ground. Chen Zhiguo was lying in the middle with two fat children lying on top of him. Everyone was talking and laughing.


    This scene was particularly warm. Ding Jun felt a strange feeling in her heart. She looked to the side and realized that the entire house was brand new.


    Many of the items in the room had been repaired and replaced by Chen Zhiguo at some point in time.


    Chen Zhiguo was playing with the children, but when he saw Ding Jun, he stopped what he was doing. He smiled at her. ¡°You¡¯re here.¡±


    When the children in the room saw this, they went forward and surrounded Ding Jun.


    Ding Jun curled her lips. She wanted to say something but hesitated. ¡°Um¡­.¡±

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    Chen Zhiguo saw that she had something to say. ¡°What¡¯swWrong?¡±


    The children in the room instantly quieted down.


    Ding Jun looked at these cute and obedient children and the brand-new little house. Her face was so red that she did not dare to look at the man, but she could not help but say, ¡°I¡¯ve decided not to get a divorce for now.¡±


    The room was quiet for a second or two. The children immediately cheered after they reacted.


    ¡°That¡¯s great! You¡¯re not leaving! We can eat dishes that are even better than meat again.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ll be our mother from now on. You¡¯ll definitely be happy when you¡¯re with our father. We¡¯ll treat you well too.¡±


    The children began to discuss among themselves. Chen Zhiguo stood up with a smile and looked at Ding Jun with uncertainty in his eyes. ¡°Okay. I have already applied for a military report for you. After my vacation is approved, you can come with me. Are you willing?¡±


    Ding Jun looked at the broad-shouldered, narrow-waisted, and burly man in front of her. She thought for a moment and nodded. ¡°Yes.¡±


    Putting aside the fact that Chen Zhiguo was steady and reliable, he was her husband in name. If she could go out with him, she could also see the outside world. Perhaps she would seize some opportunity and become a rich woman?


    Thinking of this, Ding Jun¡¯s eyes instantly lit up. She felt that the future was in sight.


    Chen Zhiguo looked at the little woman¡¯s eyes that suddenly lit up for some reason. She looked excited and full of anticipation. He curved his lips and immediately turned to look at the children. He coughed lightly and said, ¡°Alright, you all should go to sleep.¡±


    The eldest brother was the first to understand. He quickly called his younger brothers and said, ¡°Yes, yes. Let¡¯s go to sleep. Father and mother also need to rest. Everyone, be good.¡±


    The few children understood and quickly crawled into the bed and lay down obediently. They were also carried by their older brothers and stuffed into the bed.


    Ding Jun looked at this scene and recalled how they called her ¡®mother¡¯ just now. The corners of her lips unconsciously curled up.


    ¡°This bed is just right for seven people to sleep on. It¡¯s a little crowded for eight people. You can sleep in that room. I just cleaned it up this afternoon.¡± Chen Zhiguo smiled and looked at Ding Jun somewhat embarrassedly.


    Ding Jun was stunned. She remembered that she had just heard about this matter from Mother Ding today.


    Chen Zhiguo did not go home all year round, so there was no room for him and his six children in the house. Next to the main house of the Chen family was an old house that had been left vacant by relatives. It was given to Chen Zhiguo¡¯s family for marriage and loan.


    In addition, because the matter was quite urgent, only one side room had been cleaned up. Therefore, in the few days since the marriage, Ding Jun could only sleep with the six children first.


    While Ding Jun was in a daze, the little boss cut in for no reason. ¡°Father, mother, both of you can sleep in that room! I was too embarrassed to say it before, but it¡¯s quite crowded to sleep with seven people. You two adults should not squeeze with us children.¡±


    Ding Jun¡¯s face instantly turned red. Her ears were burning, and she did not dare to look at Chen Zhiguo.


    Chen Zhiguo¡¯s face was also slightly hot.


    The new room was clean and bright. There was a new quilt that Mother Ding had just brought over this afternoon. It had the smell of a new room.


    Ding Jun¡¯s stomach was a little painful. After settling the children down, she crawled into the quilt and laid down.


    Chen Zhiguo carried a hot water bottle in one hand and a basin filled with cold water in the other. He entered the room. ¡°This is the hot water that I just boiled. Soak your feet in it. I heard that it can alleviate the pain.¡±


    Ding Jun sat up when she heard that. She secretly sighed at the man¡¯s thoughtfulness. She smiled at Chen Zhiguo and did not refuse. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll have to trouble you.¡±


    As he spoke, Chen Zhiguo had already poured the water and adjusted the temperature. ¡°It¡¯s no trouble.¡±


    Ding Jun stretched out her feet and was about to get off the bed when she saw the man squatting in front of her and pulling her feet into the hot water.


    Ding Jun¡¯s mind went blank in an instant. When she came back to her senses, her cheeks were stained with two red clouds. She was a little flustered and hurriedly said, ¡°Ah, I, I can do it myself..¡±

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    The temperature of the water was just right. It was extremely comfortable.


    More importantly, this steady and reliable man was meekly squatting in front of her. He had a resolute expression on his face. He used his big hands to handle her small feet and rubbed them back and forth, washing and massaging them for her.


    Chen Zhiguo smiled. He did not let the woman stretch her feet, and continued to gently massage them. ¡°I¡¯ve learned a little. A massage will reduce the pain, and you will also feel better.¡±


    Ding Jun opened her mouth and looked at the handsome man in front of her. The temperature in her face rose. In the end, she did not say anything and let him massage her.


    Looking at the little woman¡¯s shy and red face, Chen Zhiguo¡¯s eyes had a hint of a smile.


    After soaking her feet, Ding Jun turned sideways to the wall and slept in the bed. After Chen Zhiguo finished cleaning up, he naturally slept away from the bed.


    Smelling the fresh and pleasant smell of the man¡¯s body, Ding Jun¡¯s heart pounded non-stop. However, she did not dare to turn around and talk to the man.


    Suddenly, the man¡¯s big hand reached out. Ding Jun held her breath, and her heart almost jumped out. However, she saw that he was only tucking the corner of the blanket for her. She felt somewhat disappointed for no reason.


    It was not that Ding Jun had never had a man in her previous life. It was just that he was not the type of person she liked. She had never met someone like Chen Zhiguo, who just happened to be the type of person she liked.


    Moreover, she had been in a relationship for more than ten years, so she was especially nervous when she was close to Chen Zhiguo.


    Ding Jun clutched her stomach and felt dizzy. With mixed feelings, she fell asleep.


    Sure enough, after she soaked her feet, it was indeed better.


    In the middle of the night, Ding Jun¡¯s stomach began to cramp. She woke up groggily from the pain and could not help but let out a low moan.


    Suddenly, a pair of big hands reached out and gently rubbed her.


    Ding Jun¡¯s body trembled slightly and she sobered up a little. Feeling the scorching heat coming from the man¡¯s hands, the woman¡¯s tightly furrowed brows gradually relaxed. She felt a wave of calmness and gratitude in her heart. ¡°Thank you.¡±


    This was the first time someone had taken care of her so meticulously and considerately when she was on her period.


    Chen Zhiguo¡¯s voice was a little hoarse. ¡°It¡¯s alright. It¡¯s my duty.¡±


    Ding Jun felt a warm current surge through her heart. The man helped her rub her stomach. As he rubbed her stomach, Ding Jun did not know when she had fallen asleep.


    Halfway through her half-awake sleep, she realized that the man was still helping her rub her stomach.


    Chen Zhiguo helped her rub her stomach for the entire night. It was Ding Jun¡¯s first time she had a stable sleep on her period.


    The next morning, Mother Chen finished her breakfast and brought two bowls of pickled vegetables over. She poked her head out and saw that Ding Jun was still sleeping while her son was busy working in the kitchen. She pouted.


    ¡°Mom, you¡¯re here.¡± Chen Zhiguo saw Mother Chen and greeted her with a smile. He continued to work.


    ¡°I just opened the lid of the new pickled vegetables.¡± Mother Chen placed the pickled vegetables on the table. She seemed to have thought of something and leaned closer to Chen Zhiguo. She lowered her voice, ¡°Yesterday evening, Ding Jun¡¯s mother came to my place to borrow money. She actually said that she needed to buy some furniture, but I didn¡¯t lend it to her.¡±


    ¡°I gave Ding Jun half of your salary. You have to be careful of her. Don¡¯t let her subsidize the money to her family. A hundred is not a small amount.¡± Mother Chen pouted with a serious expression.


    Chen Zhiguo stirred the porridge in the pot and closed the lid. He looked at Mother Chen with a smile. ¡°There¡¯s no need. Ding Jun is already married to our family. What she does is her freedom. Moreover, she has six children. I believe she knows what to do.¡±


    Mother Chen raised her eyebrows. Thinking of Ding Jun¡¯s behavior these past few days, she did not say anything else.


    When Ding Jun woke up, Mother Ding had already left. Chen Zhiguo had just finished preparing the meal and brought it to the table, waking up the children.


    A few children sat around Chen Zhiguo, all chattering. The scene was exceptionally warm.


    ¡°You¡¯re awake. Come and eat.¡± Chen Zhiguo put down his chopsticks and smiled at Ding Jun.


    It was plain rice porridge, stir-fried vegetables, fried eggs, and pickled vegetables. It was simple, light, and nutritious.


    ¡°Why didn¡¯t you call me? I could have helped you.¡± Ding Jun sat down, and there was a hint of embarrassment in her tone.


    ¡°I wanted you to sleep more.¡± Chen Zhiguo put a fried egg into the bowl in front of her.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go back to your mother¡¯s house later. We¡¯ve been married for a few days.¡± When the meal was almost finished, Chen Zhiguo suddenly mentioned this, and Ding Jun was stunned..

 Chapter 11

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    According to custom, the bride did have to go back home with her husband after she got married, otherwise, the villagers would gossip.


    Ding Jun had never gotten married in her previous life, so she had not thought of this.


    She was surprised that Chen Zhiguo, who looked like a very rough man, was so meticulous and considerate. She nodded her agreement.


    Thinking of how he soaked her feet last night and rubbed her stomach the whole night, Ding Jun¡¯s face turned red again.


    After breakfast, the two of them cleaned up briefly and returned to the Ding family, but they did not expect to bump into someone at home.


    It was Ding Yong¡¯s in-laws who came to discuss marriage matters.


    Seeing Ding Jun and Chen Zhiguo come back with two gift boxes in their hands, Mother Ding¡¯s eyes lit up and she immediately went up to greet them.


    Ding Jun was beautiful and her style of dressing today was different from the past. It was clearly simple and plain clothes, but set pair of clothes had a different style to them.


    Chen Zhiguo had a tall and straight figure, a handsome and resolute face, and an imposing aura. The two of them looked really well-matched when they stood together.


    Mother Ding¡¯s eyes lit up as she sized up the two of them. She quickly took the gift box from Chen Zhiguo¡¯s hands and smiled. She pretended to be enthusiastic and said, ¡°Zhiguo, Little Jun, why are you back today? What a coincidence.¡±


    Ding Yong¡¯s in-laws had come to discuss matters at home. Their family did not have enough financial resources and did not have four major items, so they were in a weak position. Chen Zhiguo, this handsome son-in-law who came from a military background, really boosted their ego.


    Mother Ding pulled Chen Zhiguo into the house as she glanced at the in-laws. She slightly raised her head and puffed out her chest as she introduced them. ¡°In-laws, this is my daughter and my son-in-law. They haven¡¯t been married for long and are returning home today. What a coincidence, hahaha.¡±


    The few people who were dressed luxuriously were obviously from the city. When they saw Chen Zhiguo and Ding Jun, their eyes were filled with amazement. However, a woman raised her eyebrows and a hint of disdain flashed across her eyes.


    Ding Jun looked at the young woman sitting next to the woman. She knew in her heart that this was her brother¡¯s fianc¨¦e, Gong Baoxia.


    Her appearance was indeed not bad, and she was somewhat beautiful.


    Ding Jun and Chen Zhiguo took their seats. The woman across from them spoke, her tone full of disdain. ¡°I¡¯ve already said before that the betrothal gift is 250 yuan, and there must also be four major items. Now that you have nothing, you¡¯ve called us here. How can we settle this?¡±


    Mother Gong¡¯s voice was sharp, and she was dressed in an extremely philistine manner. This marriage had never been to her liking, so it was difficult for her to be kind to the Ding family.


    Gong Baoxia had a pretty face. Mother Gong had originally thought that her daughter would be able to marry into a rich family, but she did not expect that she would end up with a poor country boy.


    Gong Baoxia was obedient, and she listened to her mother. Her father was also a good-for-nothing, so everything in the family was up to Mother Gong.


    If it were not for the fact that Ding Yong and Gong Baoxia had been talking for two years and the Ding family had received the astronomical betrothal gift money of 200 yuan from Ding Jun, she would not have relented.


    Even so, when she saw the dilapidated house of the Ding family, Mother Gong still looked down on them from the bottom of her heart.


    Mother Ding took a few glances at Chen Zhiguo¡¯s expression and smiled at Mother Gong. There was a hint of embarrassment and probing in her tone. ¡°In-laws, we¡¯ve already thought of everything in the past few days. We really can¡¯t gather 250 yuan and four large betrothal gifts. Besides, these two children are still young. Can they not earn money to buy whatever they want?¡±


    Hearing this, Mother Gong glared. ¡°What are you talking about? My daughter is so pretty, which man wouldn¡¯t want her? Why must she suffer with your family? There are many people who can gather the four items and 250 yuan as betrothal gifts!¡±


    Mother Ding pursed her lips. Listening to Mother Gong¡¯s picky and disdainful words, she wanted to fly into a rage again and again.


    However, seeing her son who had to swallow his anger, she had no choice but to swallow it as well. It was her son¡¯s fault for choosing Gong Baoxia! Otherwise, they would not have to suffer!


    Out of the corner of her eye, Mother Ding looked at Chen Zhiguo, who had his head lowered and was gently turning the teacup in his hand. She raised her eyebrows and quickly went up to him with a bright smile. ¡°Zhiguo, is the tea cold? I¡¯ll pour some more for you..¡±

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    Mother Ding said as she poured some tea into Chen Zhiguo¡¯s Cup. Chen Zhiguo held the teacup and nodded politely, ¡°Thank you, mother.¡±


    This sentence of thanks made Mother Ding feel proud again. She thought of something and looked at the members of the Gong family. She said with a tone of showing off, ¡°This son-in-law of mine is not simple. He is the biggest military officer! He has tens of thousands of men under him and they are all obedient! My son-in-law¡¯s men all respect him!¡±


    ¡°Look at my son-in-law¡¯s figure. He can beat people half to death without breaking a sweat.¡± Mother Ding was agitated, and the more she spoke, the more ridiculous she became.


    Chen Zhiguo frowned, and Ding Jun narrowed her eyes. Mother Gong could not help but roll her eyes.


    Mother Ding wanted to praise Chen Zhiguo¡¯s identity, but she was just a country bumpkin. She could not find the words to say, and all she could say were irrelevant words.


    After saying that, Mother Ding looked at their expressions and realized that she had said something wrong. She looked embarrassed.


    Chen Zhiguo chuckled and said in a calm and gentle tone, ¡°Mother, it¡¯s not that exaggerated. I¡¯m just a lieutenant colonel. I don¡¯t have that many people under me, and they don¡¯t have to do whatever I tell them to do.¡±


    Ding Jun cooperated and laughed along. Mother Ding also reacted very quickly and laughed, trying to hide her embarrassment. ¡°Hahaha, I¡­ I made a mistake in my excitement!¡±


    Chen Zhiguo corrected mother Ding¡¯s words calmly and stated his rank. The faces of the Gong family members across him changed. They looked at Chen Zhiguo and Ding Jun differently.


    Mother Gong looked at Chen Zhiguo carefully again. As if she had confirmed something, she changed the disdain in her tone and echoed the laughter of the crowd. ¡°Haha, I see. My in-laws are too humorous.¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t expect Da Yong¡¯s brother-in-law to be a soldier. My son admires soldiers the most. He keeps saying that he wants to join the army. I¡¯ll bring him here to play with brother-in-law in a few days.¡±


    Mother Gong¡¯s tone carried a hint of a smile as she looked at Chen Zhiguo and tried to get close to him.


    He was a lieutenant colonel. Even if her daughter did not marry a lieutenant colonel, her brother-in-law was a lieutenant colonel. She had to build a good relationship with him.


    Thinking of this, Mother Gong looked at Ding Jun and complimented her. ¡°In-law, your daughter is really beautiful. No wonder she could marry a soldier like Zhiguo. The two of them are really a good match.¡±


    Chen Zhiguo and Ding Jun smiled silently and nodded to Mother Gong as a greeting.


    Seeing Mother Gong admit Chen Zhiguo¡¯s identity, it was the same as admitting Ding Yong¡¯s identity. Mother Ding immediately smiled and said, ¡°Hahaha, it¡¯s my daughter¡¯s fortune. Baoxia is also a rare beauty. Even if she marries into our family, we won¡¯t let her suffer at all.¡±


    Mother Gong swept a glance at the dilapidated house and resisted the urge to roll her eyes. She swept a glance at Chen Zhiguo and looked at Mother Ding with a smile. ¡°How about this, 200 yuan for the betrothal gift, but there must be four major items. In addition, the Ding family¡¯s largest house will be given to Ding Yong and Baoxia.¡±


    Mother Ding was stunned for a moment. When she came back to her senses, she was overjoyed. Knowing that Mother Gong had taken a step back, she hurriedly said, ¡°That¡¯s for sure. Our family will give them all the best pieces! We will definitely think of a way to gather the four big items.¡±


    50 yuan was not a small amount. Even though the four big items were not cheap, 50 yuan was enough to buy the four items many times over.


    Thinking of this, Mother Ding was in a dilemma again.


    Chen Zhiguo and Ding Jun sat there and listened to the two families talk back and forth for nearly an hour. They drank countless cups of tea, but they could not get a word in edgewise.


    Hearing that their discussion was coming to an end, the two of them looked at each other and stood up at the same time.


    Chen Zhiguo let out a short laugh. ¡°Father, mother, you two can continue chatting. Little Jun and I will go back first.¡±


    Mother Ding¡¯s expression changed. ¡°Why are you in such a hurry? Stay a little longer..¡±

 Chapter 13

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    Mother Gong also came forward and said enthusiastically, ¡°That¡¯s right. Why don¡¯t we have a meal here before you leave? It¡¯s already mealtime.¡±


    Ding Jun also smiled and said, ¡°When we left, my mother-in-law said that she would cook for us, so we don¡¯t want to stay. Besides, we still have some unfinished business at home.¡±


    Seeing that the two of them were determined to leave, Mother Ding did not hold them back any longer. After all, the two fish was not enough to feed all of them. ¡°Then you have to come back often!¡±


    Mother Gong also came forward with a smile on her face. ¡°That¡¯s right. Brothers and sisters often come and go. If there¡¯s a chance next time, I¡¯ll call my son over. You two can have a meal together.¡±


    Chen Zhiguo had a faint smile on his face and nodded politely.


    ¡°What¡¯s your impression of the Ding Family?¡± As the two of them walked on the road, Ding Jun thought of something and asked.


    Chen Zhiguo had always been calm and reserved. After listening to the conversation just now, he would definitely hear something that did not fit his worldview.


    It was not that she was worried about anything. After all, she was also someone who had traveled through time and had some opinions about the way the Ding family did things. It was just that she did not know how her nominal husband would react.


    Chen Zhiguo glanced at his little wife and thought for a moment. ¡°You shouldn¡¯t get close to them.¡±


    In his opinion, Mother Ding was greedy and cunning, and Ding Yong was a coward. His soon-to-be sister-in-law, Gong Baoxia, was a blind follower. This family was not worth getting too close to. However, he would not say these things to Ding Jun, because that was her mother¡¯s family and her backing. He had to give her respect.


    The corners of Ding Jun¡¯s lips curved. She had a better impression of Chen Zhiguo.


    He did not lie in front of her. He said what he had to say. He was very steady and reserved. Although he was silent, his outlook on the world was still quite good. He gave people a very reliable feeling.


    Ding Jun was glad that she had married a good husband in this transmigration. For a moment, she felt extremely lucky.


    The two of them walked back home side by side. When they walked to a place where there were many people, these people were all looking at them.


    As they were not very far away, Ding Jun could more or less hear some of the whispers. Most of them were praising her and Chen Zhiguo for their talents and beauty. They could not stop praising them.


    Ding Jun chuckled, the corners of her mouth slightly raised. There was a hint of sweetness in her heart.


    Chen Zhiguo heard the laughter and looked at the little woman beside him. He happened to see her shallow and charming smile. His big hand unconsciously held her hand.


    Ding Jun¡¯s body trembled. Her face quickly burned up and she buried her head even lower.


    The corners of Chen Zhiguo¡¯s mouth also had a hint of a smile.


    The two of them returned to the Ding family home. Before they entered the courtyard gate, they heard the sound of children fighting and shouting.


    They hurriedly ran toward the sound and found that the eldest brother and Shi Tou were fighting. Shi Tou was Chen Zhiguo¡¯s third brother, Chen Zhimin¡¯s son.


    When the two of them arrived, the two children were rolling in the mud and hugging each other.


    Ding Jun quickly went up to stop the two of them and separated them.


    Chen Zhiguo¡¯s expression was a little serious, but his tone was still calm and amiable. ¡°Why are you fighting?¡±


    The boss and Shi Tou stood side by side, their expressions angry and aggrieved. The boss sniffed and held back his tears. He glanced to the side, his tone filled with aggrievement. ¡°He called me a motherless wild child! He said that my mother ran away with a wild man! He also said that my stepmother will abuse me in the future! He said that I won¡¯t be able to eat my fill and grow tall! He said that I¡¯m a little beggar for life! I couldn¡¯t help but hit him.¡±


    Chen Zhiguo¡¯s expression became even colder, and his tone became stern. He looked at Shi Tou and said calmly, ¡°Shi Tou, apologize to your big brother.¡±


    Shi Tou frowned and pursed his lips. When he heard these words, he raised his eyes and shouted loudly. He looked at Chen Zhiguo and gnashed his teeth. ¡°I won¡¯t! You are unfilial and spent my grandmother¡¯s pension! Don¡¯t even think about lecturing me!¡±


    He had heard his mother say that his grandmother was biased towards Chen Zhiguo. Chen Zhiguo did not care about his brother¡¯s life.. He spent 200 yuan of his grandmother¡¯s pension as a betrothal gift just to marry a wife!

 Chapter 14

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    His mother quarreled with his father every day and talked about this matter every day. He accidentally heard it a few times and etched it into his heart.


    Hearing this, Chen Zhiguo narrowed his eyes and his face became even colder. He glanced at the eldest brother who was crying so much that mud was all over his face. He frowned, and with a wave of his big hand, he picked up Shi Tou and went to the Chen family¡¯s main residence.


    The matters between children also had to be dealt with seriously, or it would affect their whole life. He had to ask the third brother¡¯s family for an explanation for this matter.


    Ding Jun also understood this reasoning. She was about to follow Chen Zhiguo¡¯s footsteps, but she accidentally saw a figure in the corner. She raised her eyebrows and stopped.


    In the Chen family¡¯s main residence, Chen Zhiguo carried Shi Tou and entered the courtyard and put him down. Shi Tou was crying loudly, startling the daughter-in-law of Zhimin, who was sitting in the house, embroidering insoles. Zhimin¡¯s daughter-in-law threw away the insoles and ran out. She hugged Shi Tou, who had run over and cried loudly.


    The third brother, Chen Zhimin, heard the commotion and walked out from the side room. The second brother, Chen Zhijun, and his daughter-in-law and child also walked out one after another.


    Although Shi Tou was scolding Chen Zhiguo, he was still a little afraid of him in his heart. Most of the time, it was because when he was angry, his appearance was too imposing and terrifying. Shi Tou was scared of him and could not stop crying. Those who did not know would think that he had suffered a great grievance.


    Zhimin¡¯s wife hugged Shi Tou tightly and glared at Chen Zhiguo fiercely. Her tone was unkind, and her words were merciless. ¡°Chen Zhiguo, who gave you the guts to hit my son? Aren¡¯t you just a lousy soldier? Do you think you¡¯re so great?!¡±


    ¡°Your wife ran away with another man. You didn¡¯t support the old lady and even spent the old lady¡¯s pension to marry a new wife. Do you think you have pride left? How dare you bully my precious son! Shameless!¡±


    Zhimin¡¯s wife did not ask what had happened. She immediately scolded Chen Zhiguo. It seemed that she had long had something against him.


    Chen Zhiguo narrowed his eyes and frowned slightly. He did not want to argue with his third sister-in-law. He just turned to look at his third brother, Chen Zhimin. There was a hint of confusion in his tone. ¡°Zhimin, you think so too?¡±


    Chen Zhimin lowered his head unnaturally and avoided Chen Zhiguo¡¯s gaze. He did not say anything. Chen Zhiguo frowned slightly. His eyelids drooped and he was a little disheartened.


    Mother Chen was originally in the room making noodles. When she heard this, she tidied up her work and walked out with a cold face. Her voice was loud and clear. ¡°You think you¡¯re so great?!¡±


    ¡°Third daughter-in-law, do you want me to settle the score for you?¡± Mother Chen looked at Zhimin¡¯s daughter-in-law. Her voice was stern and authoritative.


    ¡°Your third and second families grew some crops and earned some money, but the money you earn is only enough to keep you from starving to death. I believe that you know this better than anyone else! If Zhiguo did not send back a large amount of allowance every month, would the children of your two families be able to go to school?¡±


    Mother Chen placed her hands on her hips, her voice raised a few notches, and her words were full of sarcasm. ¡°It¡¯s fine if you don¡¯t know what¡¯s good for you! Instead, you¡¯re blaming Zhiguo? Who¡¯s the shameless one? The money I gave Zhiguo to marry his wife was all saved up bit by bit from Zhiguo¡¯s allowance. What does it have to do with you? Have you ever given me a single cent?!¡±


    The more the old lady spoke, the more agitated she became. Her face was flushed red from anger. The second and third families knew that they were in the wrong and lowered their heads.


    Speaking up to this point, the old lady took a few deep breaths and looked at Zhiguo. Her tone became a little better, ¡°Zhiguo, you don¡¯t have to send money back in the future. I know that you feel guilty because you can¡¯t take care of your father and me, but we are both still young and our bodies are still strong. We can help with farming and look after the children, we don¡¯t need your help.¡±


    Chen Zhiguo sent his family 50 yuan of his monthly allowance of 80 yuan. The six children had been in the army and had only recently returned. All the money sent by him previously, besides Mother Chen¡¯s daily expenses, had been spent on the second and third families.


    The old lady paused for a moment and continued, ¡°You can give me 20 yuan. I¡¯ll keep it for my retirement. You don¡¯t have to be responsible for the expenses of your two younger brothers¡¯ children anymore. After all, you have your own six children to take care of, and you¡¯re under a lot of pressure. You can keep your monthly allowance in the future!¡±


    Chen Zhiguo looked at Mother Chen and opened his mouth. He wanted to say something, but when he saw Mother Chen¡¯s attitude, he did not say anything in the end. They all knew that the old lady of the Chen family was the mistress of the family. Her words carried a lot of weight, and no one could change the decision she made.


    The second and third families were anxious when they heard this..

 Chapter 15

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    Zhijun¡¯s wife was filled with anger. She glared at third brother¡¯s wife and forced herself to hide the anger in her tone. She said in a strange voice, ¡°Aiyo, sister-in-law, look at you! Big brother has helped us so much, but you don¡¯t know what¡¯s good for you! This is great. He won¡¯t help us in the future. Now we all have to suffer because of you!¡±


    Third brother, Chen Zhimin, looked at his wife and was extremely dissatisfied. He clenched his fists and suppressed his anger. ¡°Mother is right. Both our families have hands and feet. We should raise our own children! We can¡¯t spend big brother¡¯s money as a matter of course anymore!¡±


    Even though he said that, the people in the courtyard looked at Zhimin¡¯s wife as if they wanted to eat her up. Zhimin¡¯s wife also knew that she had done something wrong, but it was useless to say anything now. She looked at Chen Zhimin and wanted to say something, but she felt ashamed and was so angry that she started to cry.


    Thinking of something, Zhimin¡¯s wife raised her head and hit Shi Tou a few times. She screamed, ¡°Apologize, apologize to the little boss, do you hear me?!¡±


    On this side, Ding Jun saw her sister Ding Ling standing in the corner of the wall, so she did not follow them into the main house.


    ¡°Why are you here?¡± Ding Jun looked at Ding Ling in the corner of the wall with surprise in her eyes. Ding Ling looked at Ding Jun and giggled. She ran over and hugged her. ¡°I followed you here.¡±


    Ding Jun raised her eyebrows. Ding Ling quickly explained. ¡°I¡¯m on break today. Big brother¡¯s fianc¨¦e and the others are here. I said that I didn¡¯t come out to do my homework, but I kept hearing them suck up to brother-in-law in the side room. I was too curious, so I wanted to come and see how your family is doing.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s just that¡­¡± Ding Ling¡¯s voice changed, and there was some sympathy in her tone. She looked in the direction where Chen Zhiguo and the little boss had left with a complicated expression.


    ¡°Second sister, you¡¯re too pitiful. You¡¯re such a beautiful young girl, but you actually married into a second-marriage man with six children¡­¡± Ding Ling said as she shook her head and smacked her lips. She did not want to be like this in the future. She had to study hard and enter the city. Even if she got married, she had to marry someone from the city. She did not want to marry a second-marriage man from the countryside.


    Ding Jun had memories of her younger sister in her mind, so she knew the character of this fifteen-year-old sister. She only glanced at her indifferently and did not say anything.


    Ding Ling, however, giggled a few times. She held her hand and was about to walk to the nearest courtyard. ¡°Let¡¯s go, second sister. Let me see what your house looks like.¡±


    Ding Jun sighed softly and brought her home. Ding Ling was originally giggling when she entered the house. When she entered the courtyard and saw the four children surrounding Ding Jun and the slightly dilapidated house, a trace of obvious disdain flashed across her eyes. However, she put her arm around Ding Jun¡¯s neck and pretended to be warm. ¡°Second sister, why aren¡¯t you saying anything?¡±


    Ding Jun greeted the children and looked around. She did not see her second brother. Only then did she remember that her second brother had followed Chen Zhiguo and her eldest brother to the Chen family¡¯s main residence. When she suddenly saw Ding Ling¡¯s face, Ding Ling calmly took a step back and removed her hand that was around her neck. ¡°What are you doing here?¡±


    Ding Jun did not believe that Ding Ling had come so far just to see what Chen Zhiguo looked like. After all, there were plenty of opportunities to peek at the Ding family.


    Ding Ling was stunned. She subconsciously felt that Ding Jun was different, but she still giggled. ¡°I miss you, second sister. Also, I don¡¯t have enough pocket money. Give me another 20 yuan..¡±

 Chapter 16

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    Ding Ling thought she was being naughty and winked at Ding Jun. she smiled embarrassedly. Ding Jun¡¯s expression was cold, and she flatly refused. ¡°No.¡±


    Ding Ling was stunned. She paused for a second and looked at Ding Jun in disbelief. ¡°Second sister, it¡¯s only 20 yuan. Didn¡¯t you give me whatever I wanted before?¡±


    Ding Jun did not say anything. Ding Ling frowned. Her eyes were filled with hatred, and her tone changed. ¡°What¡¯s with your expression? How can you be so cold? I¡¯m your biological sister. You can¡¯t not give it to me!¡±


    Ding Jun¡¯s eyes finally slanted to look at Ding Ling. Her tone was still calm, but her words hit the nail on the head. She mercilessly exposed Ding Ling¡¯s hypocrisy. ¡°Why do I have to give it to you? I¡¯m not your father and mother.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t forget that father and mother never intended to let the two of us go to school in the first place. I was the one who voluntarily dropped out of school to earn money to pay your tuition and book fees of 20 yuan per semester. Father and mother felt that you were still young and couldn¡¯t earn much money. Only then could you continue to study in junior high school.¡±


    Ding Ling frowned. She did not feel grateful at all. She even felt that Ding Jun was exposing her shortcomings. For a moment, she felt that Ding Jun¡¯s face was hateful.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t that what you should do? You¡¯re my second sister! If your family doesn¡¯t have money, shouldn¡¯t you quit school to earn money for me to go to school? Don¡¯t think that you¡¯re so great!¡±


    Ding Ling felt that she was in the right. She glanced at the children beside her and instantly became angry again, then, she said, ¡°You¡¯d rather spend money on these children who aren¡¯t your biological children than spend it on your biological sister! You¡¯re just an elbow-sucker! You¡¯re an ungrateful thing! An ingrate who doesn¡¯t know how to respect her parents!¡±


    Ding Jun frowned and felt that this person was very noisy. She raised her hand and pushed her away hurriedly. ¡°I¡¯m just not that great. Just don¡¯t come and ask me for money in the future. Get out!¡±


    The door closed with a bang. Ding Ling panted a few times with a pale face. When she came back to her senses, she felt that her pride had been trampled on, and tears flowed out of her eyes.


    Chen Zhiguo also came back at this moment. He was with his oldest and second son. Ding Ling¡¯s eyes were bloodshot. When she saw Chen Zhiguo, she felt very embarrassed. She glared at him fiercely and ran away. Chen Zhiguo brought the two children into the courtyard. When he saw the atmosphere here, he also sensed that something was wrong.


    Ding Jun and Chen Zhiguo did not say anything. They just sat quietly at the side and listened to the discussions among the children. The two of them roughly knew what had happened to each other just now. They looked at each other and sighed at the same time. It was as if they were in the same boat. Then, the two of them gave a helpless and bitter laugh.


    Ding Ling returned to the Ding family with a sad face. When she thought of Ding Jun, she gritted her teeth and suddenly thought of something. She ran to her parents and started to complain about Ding Jun.


    ¡°Father, mother, second sister has changed! You don¡¯t know how fierce she was to me just now. She even told me to get lost. I only asked her for 20 yuan, but she didn¡¯t give it to me. She wasn¡¯t like this in the past.¡±


    Ding Ling frowned and wiped away her tears, she continued to add fuel to the fire. ¡°She also said that dropping out of school to earn money for me to go to school was a charity for me. She said that I should be grateful to her and that I should repay her! I¡¯m a student now, so how can I have money? I really don¡¯t have any pocket money. I only need 20 yuan.¡±


    She cried and secretly peeked at Father and Mother Ding¡¯s expressions. It would be best if they could scold Ding Jun and ask for 20 yuan from her. If they really could not, then her parents would think of a way to borrow 20 yuan from Ding Jun.


    Mother Ding was originally worried about the four big items. When she heard Ding Ling come over and cry, she subconsciously wanted to yell at her. However, when she heard what Ding Ling said, she suddenly realized something.

 Chapter 17

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    Ding Ling was also a daughter. She was already more than ten years old, so she could be exchanged for a portion of the dowry money. Although she was too young to receive the marriage certificate, she could first settle the marriage and hold a wedding banquet. Thinking of this, Mother Ding¡¯s eyes instantly lit up. She looked at Ding Ling as if she saw Hope. Ding Ling was startled by mother Ding¡¯s gaze.


    Mother Ding adjusted her emotions and looked at Ding Ling as she said lightly, ¡°Your second sister is right. You should thank your second sister.¡±


    ¡°Oh right, you¡¯re in your third grade this year, right? After you graduate, you don¡¯t have to go to school anymore. Work hard for your family and find a good man to marry. I¡¯ll help you look for someone in the next two days. You can get engaged first.¡±


    Ding Ling felt as if someone had poured a bucket of cold water on her head. She was instantly dumbfounded, like a bolt from the blue. When she thought of Ding Jun marrying an old man in a small village and becoming a stepmother to a group of children, she felt a lingering fear. She did not want it! She did not want such a fate!


    Ding Ling¡¯s heart was burning with anger. She looked at her mother with a hint of hostility, but there was a hint of pleading and eagerness in her tone. ¡°Mom, I don¡¯t want it. I want to go to school. When I¡¯m successful in the future, you and dad will also enjoy a good life.¡±


    Ding Ling¡¯s mother raised her eyebrows, thinking of Ding Ling¡¯s mediocre results, she pursed her lips. ¡°Your second sister is married. No one will pay your tuition fees anymore. You can¡¯t even go to school if you want to. Don¡¯t talk empty talk. Why don¡¯t you do something for the family and get your brother the four big things first.¡±


    Ding Ling was so angry that she was fuming. She frowned. She knew that no matter how much she talked to Mother Ding, she would not get any results. She was even more afraid that they would tie her up and not let her go to school. They would just marry her off. Ding Ling was so angry that she packed her things and immediately went back to school.


    At night, at the Chen family home.


    After the two troublesome incidents in the afternoon, they enjoyed a quiet night. Ding Jun packed her things in the house. Just as she was about to go out, she saw a small head swaying behind the door, peeking at her. Ding Jun smiled, and there was some tenderness in her tone. ¡°Third Brother, what are you doing?¡±


    Seeing that he had been seen through, Third Brother stuck out his tongue in embarrassment and hugged Ding Jun¡¯s waist. His eyes were shining, he was looking forward to something. He said in a soft voice, ¡°Mom, tomorrow is Sixth Brother¡¯s birthday.¡±


    Ding Jun¡¯s eyes also lit up. She said in surprise, ¡°Really? Do the other brothers know?¡±


    Seeing Ding Jun¡¯s attitude, Third Brother was also happy. He raised his voice and said proudly, ¡°They all know. I told them.¡±


    Ding Jun patted Third Brother¡¯s head lovingly and said with a smile, ¡°Then let¡¯s make a birthday cake for Sixth Brother, okay?¡±


    A hint of confusion flashed in Third Brother¡¯s eyes, but he answered repeatedly, ¡°Okay!¡±


    Ding Jun smiled. Accompanied by the children who were busy running around, she prepared the ingredients overnight and made a big cake for Sixth Brother.


    At noon the next day, Ding Jun brought the cake she made for Sixth Brother to the table. The children gathered around the table and looked at the cake eagerly. They could not help but swallow their saliva when they smelled the sweet smell. Third Brother took the lead in cheering. The room instantly became lively. The children¡¯s laughter drifted far away with the sweet smell of the cake.


    Ding Jun smiled and distributed the cake to the children. While they were eating happily, Ding Jun accidentally saw two boys standing at the door looking at them eagerly. They were the two daughters of Chen Zhijun¡¯s family.


    Ding Jun looked at the half-eaten cake on the table and walked out with it. Only then did she realize that there were three children hiding around the corner. They were from the third Chen family. At this moment, they were all staring at the cake in Ding Jun¡¯s hand. They looked at Ding Jun with fear in their eyes..

 Chapter 18

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    Ding Jun smiled. She picked up the knife and divided the remaining cake into five equal portions for Zhimin and Zhijun¡¯s children. ¡°Next time, if you want to eat it, you can come and get it. Don¡¯t be afraid.¡±


    The children took the cake as if it was a treasure. They looked at Ding Jun and smiled like stars. They thanked her one after another. ¡°Thank you, aunt!¡±


    The eldest son of the second Chen sibling glanced at Ding Jun and took the first bite. He looked like he was enjoying it. After tasting it carefully, his face was full of surprise. ¡°This is delicious!¡±


    When the other children heard this, they started to taste it, then, they started to worship Ding Jun.


    ¡°Why doesn¡¯t my mother know how to make this kind of thing?¡±


    ¡°The six brothers are too lucky! Getting a stepmother is even better than our own mother.¡±


    The six children heard the noise and walked out of the house. When they heard this, they stood behind Ding Jun, and their faces were full of pride and arrogance.


    The five children took the cake and ran out to play. They then gave the cake to the children who played well. They showed off the cake, and in an instant, the children in the village were all convinced by this kind of cake.


    When they returned home, they threw tantrums at the parents and said that they wanted to eat the cake. The adults did not understand. They gathered together and finally figured out the whole story. They all walked toward Chen Zhiguo.


    Ding Jun was preparing dinner for the evening at home when she accidentally saw four or five pairs of children¡¯s parents standing guard at her door. They even poked their heads in from time to time. A hint of suspicion flashed across her eyes. Ding jun smiled and quickly called them in. The six children were originally playing, but when they saw so many people suddenly come into the house, they also gathered over and wanted to watch the show.


    When the adults saw Ding Jun¡¯s appearance, a flash of surprise flashed across their eyes. A parent hugged his child and said, ¡°Zhiguo¡¯s wife, I heard my child say that he ate some cake at your place. He kept saying that he still wanted to eat it. I wonder what it is and where he wants to buy it?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right. Our family is relatively rich. We have bought all kinds of cakes for our children in town, but he said that there is no cake in town. He said that you are the only one who knows how to make that cake. I want to ask what¡¯s going on.¡±


    Ding Jun smiled in relief when she heard everyone¡¯s explanation. Cakes were rare in this era, so it was normal for them not to have eaten them.


    Ding Jun took out the last small piece of cake left by the six children from the house, she showed it to the parents. ¡°Actually, it¡¯s nothing. It¡¯s just that today is our sixth son¡¯s birthday. I made him a snack last night called cake. I didn¡¯t expect it to be so popular.¡±


    As she spoke, Ding Jun took out a small spoon and wanted to give the parents a taste. ¡°You can try it. Don¡¯t worry, the children won¡¯t get sick from this.¡±


    The adults looked at each other and were very curious, so they could not help but take a bite. Unexpectedly, everyone was stunned for a moment after eating it. Then, they were shocked and praised, ¡°This is too sweet! It¡¯s soft and melts in the mouth!¡±


    ¡°Zhiguo¡¯s wife, your skills are great! No wonder my child has been raving about your cake!¡±


    ¡°This thing is delicious, but it¡¯s rare. How is it made?¡± A parent rolled his eyes and asked tentatively.


    Seeing that everyone was praising Ding Jun, the six children also felt proud.


    Hearing this, Third Brother immediately went up snatched the spotlight. ¡°The recipe is not too difficult, but it¡¯s not available today. Tomorrow my mother will sell it to the public. If you want to eat it, you can come and buy it.¡±


    When the children heard that there would be cake tomorrow, they instantly cried and shouted at the adults to buy it. The adults were so annoyed that they looked helpless.


    Seeing this, Ding Jun was stunned for a moment. Then, she quickly calculated the cost of the cake in her heart. She smiled and said to the parents, ¡°Yes, it will be sold tomorrow. The price is not expensive. It¡¯s fifty cents a piece..¡±

 Chapter 19

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    As if she had thought of something, Ding Jun added, ¡°There may not be any cream on the cake tomorrow. There will be some ingredients like raisins, walnuts, red dates, and so on. It will be more cost-effective.¡± This source of income had come so suddenly that it would be a waste of money if she did not earn it. After transmigrating, she would have to become a little rich lady no matter what.


    The parents were annoyed by their children. When they heard this, they quickly took out money from their pockets and handed it to ding jun. ¡°Okay, I want one.¡±


    ¡°I want one too.¡±


    In the end, the parents each ordered one.


    After sending them off, Ding Jun counted the money in her hand and looked at Third Brother with praise in her tone. ¡°Not bad, Third Brother. You have a business mind!¡±


    Third Brother chuckled and went forward to rub Ding Jun¡¯s arm. ¡°That¡¯s right. I want to be the most successful businessman in the future!¡±


    Ding Jun smiled and did not say anything else.


    Chen Zhiguo had some matters to attend to during the day and had gone to the outer village. When he came back at night, he heard the children tell him the ins and outs of the matter. He walked into the room and looked at Ding Jun with praise in his eyes. ¡°Little Jun.¡±


    Ding Jun was cleaning up the bedding on the bed when she heard the voice. She turned around and said with surprise and a smile, ¡°Zhiguo, have you eaten dinner?¡±


    Chen Zhiguo nodded. ¡°I have.¡±


    ¡°This is 100 yuan. I saved it up.¡± Chen Zhiguo took out a few banknotes from his pocket and handed them to Ding Jun.


    Ding jun paused for a moment. Her eyes were a little lost. Chen Zhiguo took a step forward and added with a smile, ¡°You are my wife. From now on, you will be in charge of our family¡¯s money. The cost of doing business can also be paid from here. I will leave the children and myself to you.¡±


    Ding Jun felt a strange feeling welling up in her heart. Her face was slightly hot. She thought for a moment and accepted it with a smile. ¡°Okay.¡±


    Although she knew how to make cakes and could make money from it, the cost of making cakes was not small either. If she could expand the business, the money Chen Zhiguo gave her could help her overcome difficulties.


    After tidying up the room, Ding Jun walked into the kitchen and began to make the cakes for sale the next day.


    Chen Zhiguo also walked in with his six children. The Eldest Brother rolled up his sleeves and said excitedly, ¡°Mom, I¡¯ll help you prepare them.¡±


    The Second and Third Brothers were not willing to be outdone.


    ¡°I¡¯ll come too. We¡¯ll make a lot of cakes and sell them for a lot of money tomorrow!¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, Mom. We can help you wash things and move things.¡±


    The Fourth and Fifth Brothers held the Sixth Brother¡¯s hand and looked at Ding Jun eagerly. ¡°Mom, we want them too.¡±


    Looking at the group of children who surrounded her in the middle, Ding Jun smiled. ¡°Aren¡¯t you all sleepy?¡±


    Chen Zhiguo walked closer to Ding Jun and said with a smile in his voice, ¡°It¡¯s still early. They can¡¯t sleep. Let¡¯s do it together.¡±


    What he said was true. In the past, at this time, the children would play and talk and laugh while lying on the bed. They would only fall asleep after one or two hours.


    Ding Jun pursed her lips and was very happy. ¡°Okay, I can go faster if someone helps me.¡±


    ¡°Have you prepared enough ingredients?¡± Chen Zhiguo looked around and looked at the things on the table.


    Ding Jun said, ¡°Yes, I¡¯ve bought everything this evening.¡±


    Thinking of something, Ding Jun looked at the children, her tone became a little more serious. ¡°You guys have to help me. Go and wash your hands carefully. You have to wash them with soap! After you wash them, let me check them. Only when I say it¡¯s okay can you help me with the cake.¡±


    The children nodded hurriedly and said in unison, ¡°Okay.¡±


    Ding Jun nodded. She looked at the children, especially the eldest¡¯s dirty, black hands that were full of dust and mud, and sighed helplessly. She was their mother now. Her children could not be so dirty. She had to teach them well so that they would become children who loved cleanliness.


    With the help of Chen Zhiguo and the other children, Ding Jun quickly finished the desserts. The family looked at the plates of colorful cakes on the table and smelled the sweet and tempting fragrance. They all felt a sense of accomplishment. The children were also covered in flour, like little cats. Seeing this scene, Ding Jun could not help but laugh. She felt funny and touched.


    She inadvertently raised her eyes and met Chen Zhiguo¡¯s gaze. Ding Jun¡¯s heartbeat instantly quickened, and her face was slightly hot..

 Chapter 20 - The Banknotes in the Drawer

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    Ding Jun restrained her smile and put the cakes aside to cool. Then, she looked at the children as if she was about to award them. She raised her voice and asked, ¡°Are you hungry?¡±


    The children had already had their dinner and did not have the habit of eating supper. When they heard Ding Jun¡¯s question, they remembered the delicious food she had made and nodded. ¡°Yes.¡±


    Ding Jun glanced at Chen Zhiguo and a hint of a smile appeared in her eyes. ¡°Then I¡¯ll make supper for you all.¡±


    It was supper time, and it would not hurt to have an additional meal occasionally. Moreover, she had gotten the money for the cakes that the parents had ordered this afternoon. She could make more delicious food for them.


    Chen Zhiguo and the children cleaned up a little and sat down around the table together. Ding Jun skillfully made six dishes and a soup for them and set up a big table. The smell was so fragrant that the children swallowed several mouthfuls of saliva.


    Chen Zhiguo ate five bowls of rice with the dishes. The children did not lose out and each of them ate more than the last.


    ¡°This dish is too delicious. This is mother¡¯s first time cooking this dish, right?¡±


    ¡°Why can mother always make vegetables taste better than meat?¡±


    ¡°With mom¡¯s skills, she can earn a lot of money by selling dishes on the street. When the time comes, we can also help mother.¡±


    Ding Jun stopped after eating half a bowl of rice. She could not help but laugh when she heard that the children had arranged a way out for her. The atmosphere at this moment was very warm. A faint sense of happiness struck her heart.


    Chen Zhiguo picked up the bowl and finished the last mouthful of rice. He looked at Ding Jun with a hint of uncertainty in his eyes. This little woman always seemed to be able to surprise him, whether it was her cooking skills or her ability to get along with the children. Her smile seemed to have magic power as well, making people feel an inexplicable warmth and friendliness.


    Was it not a great fortune for him to marry such a wife? Chen Zhiguo wiped his mouth and looked at Ding Jun with a faint smile. When faced with Chen Zhiguo¡¯s smile, Ding Jun¡¯s mind suddenly went blank.


    The children finished their meals and they patted their small stomachs, collapsing on the chairs with a bang. The children looked very satisfied indeed.


    Ding Jun looked at the few empty plates on the table and the pitiful amount of leftovers. She could not help but click her tongue. In the future, she would probably have to use buckets to cook rice, right? These children really ate too much! Fortunately, the dishes she made tonight were easy to digest.


    The next day, Ding Jun woke up early and placed the cut-up cakes in the yard for sale.


    The children also woke up early, which was a rare occasion. They changed into clean clothes and helped Ding Jun prepare and join in the fun. The aunties who had ordered the cakes the day before had brought their children over. When they saw the cakes on the table, a hint of surprise flashed across their eyes.


    ¡°This, a piece of cake is so big! It¡¯s 50 cents a piece. It¡¯s quite a bargain.¡±


    ¡°The smell is still so sweet. There are so many raisins on it. It¡¯s really affordable.¡±


    The few parents immediately cut half of the cake for their children to eat. They also took a small bite and were full of praise and affirmation. The children who had the cake ran out to play. As they ate, they showed off to their companions, attracting a large number of guests to Ding Jun¡¯s house.


    Some people immediately bought two or three pieces, while others felt that the price was too expensive and only bought one piece to try. However, the latter was understandable. After all, the most hardworking farmers only earned 200 yuan a year and could only buy 400 pieces of cake.


    Today was the first day. Ding Jun did not do much and sold out in the morning. There were still many repeat customers who had not bought anything and still wanted to eat, so they quickly made reservations with her. In the next few days, Ding Jun¡¯s business was very good. There were even people from other villages who came because of her reputation.


    When the Ding family heard the news, they initially thought it was unbelievable. It was not until mother Ding brought Ding Yong and Gong Baoxia over to see it with their own eyes that they believed it.


    Seeing the endless stream of people in the courtyard and the banknotes that Ding Jun kept putting into the drawer, Mother Ding¡¯s eyes flashed with excitement..

 Chapter 21 - You Are Worse Than a Pig and a Dog

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    Mother Ding squeezed through the crowd and came to Ding Jun¡¯s side. She patted her shoulder excitedly. ¡°Little Jun!¡±


    Ding Jun was slightly frightened. She looked at mother Ding with a hint of surprise in her eyes. ¡°Mother? Why are you here?¡±


    Mother Ding looked straight at the white cake on the table. She could not help but swallow her saliva when she smelled the sweet smell. ¡°Your brother, sister-in-law and I came to see you.¡±


    Ding Jun raised her eyebrows and saw Ding Yong and Gong Baoxia hiding in a corner not far away. Seeing that Ding Jun was looking at them, Ding Yong raised his hand and greeted her in embarrassment.


    Mother Ding looked at the cake and tugged at Ding Jun¡¯s sleeve. ¡°Well, cut a piece of this cake for your brother and sister-in-law. Let them have a taste. I heard it¡¯s delicious.¡±


    Ding Jun grunted softly. She cut the third piece of cake and brought it to the dining table at the side for Ding Yong and Gong Baoxia to sit down. Mother Ding did not go over to eat with them. Instead, she stood beside Ding Jun and ate the cake while looking hesitant to speak.


    Ding Jun looked at Gong Baoxia, who was not far away, and her eyes were filled with suspicion. She said calmly, ¡°Isn¡¯t Gong Baoxia my brother¡¯s fianc¨¦e? Why is she here at our house now?¡±


    Ding Jun¡¯s mother paused for a moment and mumbled while eating the cake in her mouth, ¡°Ever since she and your brother got engaged, she has been coming to the Ding family frequently. She¡¯s waiting for everything to be ready before she marries over.¡±


    Ready for what? Naturally, she had to buy the four major items and tidy up the largest house. Ding Jun pursed her lips and did not reply.


    Ding Jun¡¯s mother rolled her eyes and glanced at the drawer where Ding Jun kept the money. Her eyes were filled with eagerness. ¡°Little Jun, I heard that you sell this for 50 cents a piece. Your business is very good. You¡¯ve earned a lot of money, right?¡±


    Ding Fun frowned slightly. ¡°It¡¯s okay.¡±


    Mother Ding wiped her mouth after eating the cake. She did not know where she got the confidence from, she looked at Ding Jun and raised her voice. ¡°How do you make this? Can you tell me the formula and recipe? Later, your brother and sister-in-law can sell the cake too. Our family can also earn money!¡±


    Ding Jun paused for a moment and looked at mother Ding calmly. She refused, ¡°No.¡±


    She had transmigrated here, so she had her own golden fingers. She could make a fortune by relying on it.


    She had no hope of bringing it to greater heights. At the current stage, society was developing rapidly. Things like cakes could be seen everywhere in a few years. This was not a reliable source of income, but a rare opportunity to earn money for a few years.


    Ding Jun did not see herself as a saint. She would not do such a thing as giving away a piece of the pie to someone else. Moreover, mother Ding was greedy. When her original body was still around, she had been extremely mean to her. She had even married her original body to a man with six children for 200 yuan.


    This original body had already repaid Mothing Ding enough through all the suffering. Ding Jun thought that she did not owe Mother Ding anything.


    When she saw that Ding Jun had rejected her outright, Mother Ding was stunned for a moment. When she came to her senses, the eagerness in her eyes disappeared. There was a touch of disbelief and anger. She took a step back and raised her voice instantly. ¡°What did you say?¡±


    ¡°Ding Jun, you¡¯ve done well! I¡¯ve worked hard to raise you, but you don¡¯t know how to be grateful! You Didn¡¯t give me a single cent when the family needed money, and now you¡¯re not even willing to tell me the formula! Are you that selfish? You just want to earn this money alone!¡±


    Mother Ding¡¯s eyes were wide open, she looked like she wanted to eat Ding Jun up. ¡°The family is facing difficulties now. Would it kill you to tell us the recipe? I¡¯m your biological mother! Can you give me a way out and let me earn some money? Are you that mean? At least a pig or a dog understands gratitude!¡± Mother Ding¡¯s voice was very loud, it startled the people in the yard who came to buy the cake..

 Chapter 22 - I Will Not Sell Them to You Anymore

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    Chen Zhiguo walked out of the kitchen and frowned when he heard these words. He looked at Ding Jun, who was standing at the side with a complicated expression. His eyes were filled with heartache. He went forward and pulled Mother Ding¡¯s arm, he called for Ding Yong and Gong Baoxia to come over.


    ¡°Mother is not in a good mood right now. Take her home to rest first.¡± Chen Zhiguo¡¯s voice was calm and even as gentle as before, but his expression was frighteningly cold.


    When Mother Ding heard this, she looked at Chen Zhiguo and was about to scold him. When she saw his cold and gloomy face, she shuddered and had no choice but to turn her head and continue scolding Ding Ju. .


    Ding Yong was an honest person, and Gong Baoxia was also a coward. At this moment, she was the focus of everyone¡¯s attention. Her face was burning, and she felt very embarrassed. Therefore, when they saw Chen Zhiguo¡¯s serious expression, they all pulled Mother Ding out with red faces. Mother Ding was pulled away by her son and daughter-in-law. She did not come back for a long time. It seemed that she had left.


    Everyone in the courtyard looked at each other in dismay. A few people did not mind the commotion. They looked at Ding Jun and said in a blaming and self-righteous tone, ¡°No matter what, she¡¯s still your mother. It¡¯s fine to tell your family the recipe. Can¡¯t you all earn money together?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right. Even if you get married, you have to think about your family. You can¡¯t be so selfish.¡±


    ¡°That old lady isn¡¯t wrong. Right now, you¡¯re the only one who knows how to make a cake. How much money do you have to earn?! You can¡¯t spend all that money by yourself. Can¡¯t you share some with the villagers so that everyone can get rich together? You can¡¯t be selfish!¡±


    Ding Jun frowned. She did not want to have meaningless arguments with these people. She raised her head and looked at the crowd. There was an inexplicable coldness in her tone. ¡°If you have a problem with me, you can leave! From now on, I won¡¯t sell this cake to you!¡±


    The few people who spoke just now all had children. The children were neither big nor small, but they could understand what Ding Jun said. When they realized that they could not eat the cake in the future, they instantly hugged the adults¡¯ legs and began to cry. Some of them rolled on the ground. The courtyard was instantly in a mess.


    The adults were angry and very upset because of the children. Just as they were about to apologize to Ding Jun, they saw that she had closed the stall and entered the house. They had no choice but to pick up the children and drag them out.


    After the episode with her mother, Ding Jun originally thought that they would be able to rest for a few days, but she did not expect that Ding Ling would come again the next day.


    Ding Ling had specially chosen this afternoon. The cakes were almost all sold out, and there were fewer people coming to the house. Ding Jun had a rare moment of leisure, so she sat in the house and mended the little boss¡¯s clothes. She inadvertently looked up and saw Ding Ling who had come to the courtyard. Compared to the previous time when she pretended to be lively, she had restrained herself a lot this time.


    A trace of suspicion flashed through her eyes. Ding Jun put down the work in her hands and went up to greet her. ¡°Ding Ling?¡±


    Ding Ling raised her head and looked at Ding Jun. she seemed to be a little embarrassed and lowered her head again. ¡°Second sister.¡±


    Ding Jun raised her eyebrows. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±


    As if she was waiting for this sentence, Ding Ling raised her head and held Ding Jun¡¯s hands with both hands. Her eyes were filled with eagerness and pleading. ¡°Second sister, give me some money! I¡¯ll go give it to our mother! She won¡¯t let me go to school anymore. She wants me to get married!¡±


    Ding Jun was a little surprised. ¡°What happened?¡±


    Ding Ling frowned and looked to the side, her tone was filled with resentment, ¡°It¡¯s mom! After she returned from your house that day, she asked someone to secretly buy some cake to study it. After tasting the ingredients, she spent a lot of money to buy various ingredients to try. She has already wasted a lot of money, but she still can¡¯t make the delicious cakes that you sold.¡±


    Ding Ling paused for a moment, she continued, ¡°After dad found out that mom had already wasted more than 50 yuan, he got angry and hit her for the first time. However, it was useless to hit her. Now, the betrothal gift for Gong Baoxia is only 150 yuan left. Didn¡¯t dad and mom agree to give the Gong family 200 yuan as a betrothal gift at that time? Now, there is a gap of 50 yuan.. Mom is eager to marry me off, and she¡¯s even searching for families for matchmaking!¡±

 Chapter 23 - I’ll Be Responsible for Her Tuition Fees

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    Ding Ling¡¯s eyes turned red as she spoke, her tone filled with anger. Then, she eagerly pulled Ding Jun¡¯s sleeve, she pleaded, ¡°Second sister, please help me! I¡¯m still young, and I don¡¯t want to get married! Second sister, I¡¯m still young. I spoke a little too much last time, and I didn¡¯t do it on purpose. Can you forgive me, second sister?¡±


    Ding Ling liked going to school, not because she was good at studying, nor because she liked studying. It was just because staying in school was like being superior to others. She did not have to be like Ding Jun and many other girls who worked for the family¡¯s livelihood to earn money and get married early. Getting married early meant that she had to do tiring work. In school, there were many teachers and students accompanying, and she did not have to worry about anything. She did not want to get married right now!


    Ding Jun looked at Ding Ling¡¯s red eyes and felt a little sad. She sighed softly, ¡°You can go back first. I will help you think of a solution.¡±


    Ding Ling was stunned for a moment. Bean-sized tears fell down. She grabbed Ding Jun¡¯s hand and said excitedly, ¡°Okay! Thank you, second sister! I knew you would help me!¡±


    Ding Jun shook her head and said calmly, ¡°Are you staying to eat?¡±


    Ding Ling wiped her tears and cried with joy, ¡°No, you guys go ahead and eat. I¡¯ll go back first.¡± As she said this, Ding Ling turned around and waved at Ding Jun, disappearing from her sight.


    In the evening, after dinner, Ding Jun told Chen Zhiguo about what had happened in the afternoon and wanted to ask for his opinion.


    Chen Zhiguo thought for a while and patted Ding Jun¡¯s shoulder. His tone was gentle, ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I can pay for Ding Ling¡¯s tuition fees. Just let her study hard.¡±


    Ding Jun¡¯s eyes were complicated. She sighed softly. ¡°Thank you, Zhiguo.¡±


    Chen Zhiguo¡¯s monthly allowance was quite high. He could totally afford Ding Ling¡¯s tuition. She could earn money by selling more cakes herself. It was not because she liked Ding Ling so much. It was just that she could not bear to see a young girl forced to marry someone and her life ruined.


    When Chen Zhiguo heard the second half of Ding Jun¡¯s sentence, a strange look flashed across his eyes. He cupped Ding Jun¡¯s face with his big hand, and his tone contained a hint of indulgence and a smile. ¡°You are my wife. I ought to do this.¡±


    After saying that, Chen Zhiguo moved closer to Ding Jun¡¯s face, he kissed her lightly on the lips.


    Ding Jun was stunned by Chen Zhiguo¡¯s sudden action of cupping her face. At this moment, she realized that he had kissed her, and her mind instantly went blank. She just stared blankly at Chen Zhiguo, and her face burned up.


    Chen Zhiguo looked at the shy and dull look of the little woman in front of him, and his heart suddenly moved. His thumb gently touched Ding Jun¡¯s delicate and smooth face. The man¡¯s gaze froze on her pink lips, and he inched closer and closer to her.


    ¡°Father! Mother! Where are you?! We¡¯re going to sleep!¡± The Fourth and Fifth Brothers suddenly screamed at the top of their lungs, breaking the flirtatious atmosphere in the room. They were so scared that they instantly came back to their senses, as if they had been electrocuted.


    Ding Jun¡¯s face was burning red as she ran out. Her voice sounded a little embarrassed. ¡°I¡¯m here. What, what¡¯s wrong?¡±


    Chen Zhiguo was stunned for a moment. He gently rubbed the thumb that touched Ding Jun¡¯s face and laughed softly.


    The next afternoon, after the cake was sold out, Ding Jun and Chen Zhiguo went to the Ding family¡¯s house. Seeing the two of them, Ding Ling seemed to have seen her savior. She instantly became excited and called out mother ding, ¡°Mom, second sister and second brother-in-law are here!¡±


    Mother Ding scolded unhappily, ¡°What are they doing here? That wretched girl didn¡¯t even tell me the recipe!¡±


    As soon as mother Ding finished speaking, she walked out of the room and saw Ding Jun and Chen Zhiguo. She instantly put on a hypocritical smile and said with a bright face, ¡°Aiyo, Zhiguo, Little Jun, why are you here?¡±


    Mother Ding saw Chen Zhiguo and instinctively wanted to flatter him. When she recalled his cold expression that day, her expression stiffened a little..

 Chapter 24 - Traitor

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    Chen Zhiguo held Ding Jun¡¯s arm, he chuckled. ¡°Mother, yesterday, Little Ling came to our place and said that she wanted to continue her studies, but her family¡¯s conditions didn¡¯t allow it. Little Jun and I thought that in the future, we will pay for her tuition fees. We can help her continue her studies, and we can also lighten your burden.¡±


    Mother Ding was stunned. After she reacted, she frowned and glared at Ding Ling, who was eavesdropping from the corner of her eyes.


    This was not a matter of whether she paid her tuition fees or not. If Ding Ling could get married, they would be able to get a portion of the betrothal gift money, and they would also be able to solve the family¡¯s current predicament. When she thought about how her father had beaten her up for money, a hint of hatred appeared in mother Ding¡¯s eyes, and she gritted her teeth. However, Chen Zhiguo had some status, and he had even come to her house personally to say that he could pay Ding Ling¡¯s tuition fees, so she could not say anything.


    Mother Ding sighed and looked at Chen Zhiguo. She reluctantly put on a fake smile and said, ¡°Okay, if she can go, then let her go. Thank you, Zhiguo!¡±


    Chen Zhiguo waved his hand. ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡±


    Ding Ling excitedly ran out and hugged Ding Jun. She looked at Chen Zhiguo and said gratefully, ¡°Thank you, second sister! Thank you, second brother-in-law!¡±


    Ding Jun sighed lightly. She thought for a moment and then patiently exhorted, ¡°You can repay us by studying well. Also, you have to enter high school to change your fate. Otherwise, sooner or later, you will¡­¡±


    Before Ding Jun could finish her sentence, she was interrupted by Ding Ling. ¡°Got it, second sister! Thank you!¡±


    Ding Jun sighed and did not say anything else. She knew that Ding Ling was just being perfunctory, but they had done everything they could. The rest was up to Ding Ling.


    After Ding Jun and Chen Zhiguo left, Mother Ding looked at the table of ingredients in the kitchen and was in a dilemma. They had already spent too much on research and the cakes they made were not satisfactory, but now they had to sell the cakes that were not delicious. At the very least, they had to get back their capital, right?


    Mother Ding sighed and began to make arrangements to sell the cakes in the village. Although the cakes were not as soft and delicious as Ding Jun¡¯s, the ingredients were the same and the price was a cent cheaper. Many people chose to buy mother Ding¡¯s cakes after hearing about it.


    In the Chen family¡¯s house, Ding Jun woke up early in the morning and made breakfast for the children. Mother Chen carried the rice bowl and wandered into Ding Jun¡¯s courtyard. She sat on a small stool at the side and began to eat.


    Seeing this, Ding Jun brought two small bowls of stir-fried vegetables to the table. ¡°Mother, let¡¯s eat at the table.¡±


    Mother Chen raised her eyebrows, glanced at the vegetables in Ding Jun¡¯s hands, and continued to eat in a different direction. ¡°No, you guys eat.¡±


    Ding Jun¡¯s lips curved into a smile. She placed the two small bowls of vegetables on the stone table at the side. Just as she was about to turn around and leave, she heard Mother Chen¡¯s next sentence. ¡°Aiyo, this daughter-in-law, she¡¯s not considerate.¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s already married into the family, but her heart is still with her family. How can that be? Why didn¡¯t you tell your second brother and third brother¡¯s family about the cake recipe that makes money? Why did you tell your family about it? Do you only want your family to earn money?¡±


    Mother Chen was being sarcastic. She did not say anything excessive to criticize, but she was insinuating that Ding Jun was a traitor. Ding Jun was stunned, but she did not refute anything.


    The older children understood what she meant and quickly went up to explain, ¡°Grandma, it¡¯s not like that.¡±


    The eldest, second, and third children went up to her, and the fourth, fifth, and sixth children also went up to listen to the commotion.


    ¡°Grandma, my mother didn¡¯t tell grandma the recipe. When grandma came to ask for the recipe that day, Mom didn¡¯t give it to her, and she even scolded mom.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, grandma. There are many people outside who want this recipe. They all want to sell the cake to make money. It¡¯s inevitable that they have some ideas.¡±


    ¡°I heard from my good friends that mother-in-law¡¯s cake is not as delicious as ours. It¡¯s definitely not the recipe from mom..¡±

 Chapter 25 - Egg Yolk Pastry

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    A few children came forward and hugged Mother Chen¡¯s neck. Each of them explained the situation excitedly and enthusiastically. Mother Chen was suffocated by the children. When she heard these words, she took a glance at Ding Jun and said in embarrassment, ¡°Okay, okay, I got it. Get down from me, you¡¯re about to strangle me to death!¡±


    The children immediately obeyed and came down. They surrounded mother Chen and laughed, making the old lady laugh. Ding Jun looked at this scene and felt very gratified. She smiled softly. At the critical moment, these children could still speak up for her.


    By the way, the cakes had been sold for many days. Was everyone tired of eating them?


    After the children finished eating, Ding Jun cleared the bowls and chopsticks, prepared new ingredients, and began to study the new products with full energy.


    In the Ding family, Mother Ding happily counted the money she had earned from selling the cakes these few days, but the smile on her face gradually froze. She lowered her head and pondered for a while, then calculated the amount, and her face completely darkened. This was because the raw materials for the cake were very expensive, the cost was very high. A piece of cake could not earn much money, so it was better to farm the land. However, she had already paid 50 yuan for the cost.


    Mother Ding gritted her teeth, and a hint of hesitation appeared in her eyes as she continued to sell the cake.


    ¡°Mother Ding, this cake is not right! It used to be a big piece for 40 cents, but why is it so small now?¡±


    On this day, Mother Ding was selling the cake in the yard as usual. When someone raised this question, a lot of people came forward. It was obvious that everyone had already discussed about it.


    Mother Ding¡¯s heart skipped a beat. ¡°That¡¯s because the price of the raw materials is too high.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t talk nonsense! The cake sold by Ding Jun was still as big as before, and the price didn¡¯t go up! We came to buy from you because we trusted you. It¡¯s fine if the taste isn¡¯t good, it¡¯s fine as long as it¡¯s cheaper. But now it¡¯s actually less than half a kilogram. How are we supposed to buy it?¡±


    Ding Yong¡¯s mother had a complicated look in her eyes. She was unwilling to give up selling the cake and wanted to earn more money, so she secretly made the cake smaller. At first, no one knew, so she was relieved. She did not expect to be discovered now.


    ¡°That¡¯s right. You are selling smaller cakes while charging the same amount of money. How is it different from stealing money?¡±


    Everyone gathered together and scolded Mother Ding mother. Mother Ding was angry and could not raise her head. This business could not go on.


    At the dining table, Ding Yong lowered his head and ate. As he ate, he raised his head and glanced at Mother Ding for a while. He had been thinking for a long time, Ding Yong stuttered and asked tentatively, ¡°Mother, all the relatives in Baoxia¡¯s family are married. Baoxia asked me to ask when we will get married.¡± After saying that, Ding Yong quickly lowered his head.


    Before selling the cake, Mother Ding said that they would be able to gather the dowry in less than three days. They could even buy the four big items. However, it had already been more than ten days. Not to mention the four big items, they had not even paid the 50 yuan of the dowry money.


    The corners of Mother Ding¡¯s mouth twitched, and an unnatural expression appeared on her face. She did not dare to look at Father Ding¡¯s expression. She looked to the side and pretended to be calm. ¡°Soon, you will be able to get married soon.¡±


    These words were spoken carelessly, with a hint of perfunctory and lack of confidence. Ding Yong opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but he did not say it out loud.


    After eating, Mother Ding felt suffocated. She took a walk in the village and walked to the door of Ding Jun¡¯s house unknowingly. She did not expect to see a few long lines at the door of Ding Jun¡¯s house in the evening.


    Curious, Mother Ding went ahead and pulled aside a person who was about to line up. ¡°Wait, what are you going to do?¡±


    That person looked at Mother Ding strangely and said with a hint of mystery and ostentation. ¡°You still don¡¯t Know? Ding Jun has made a new kind of pastry called egg yolk pastry.. It¡¯s very delicious, even better than cake!¡±

 Chapter 26 - A Folk Prescription to Give Birth to a Son

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Mother Ding¡¯s mind went blank, and she immediately said, ¡°Is that so? How much for one? I¡¯ll buy one and taste it too.¡±


    ¡°80 cents per piece. It¡¯s a little expensive, but it¡¯s extremely delicious! Anyway, I¡¯m going to go queue up first.¡±


    That person left in a hurry. Mother Ding stood where she was, her heart extremely complicated. She frowned, thinking about something. When she raised her head again, her eyes were filled with hatred as she looked at Ding Jun. She felt that their family¡¯s current predicament was all because of Ding Jun! It was all her fault for not giving her the recipe for the cake! She was still making a lot of money with the new cakes, yet she did not pay any attention to her family!


    Otherwise, she would not have spent Ding Yong¡¯s dowry money and started making her own cakes. Then, she would not have been scolded so badly! Mother Ding stood where she was and clenched her fists. She gritted her teeth so hard that they squeaked. She looked at Ding Jun and spat.


    Ding Jun did not know that Mother Ding¡¯s hatred for her had reached its peak. She busied herself with managing her small business. The breeze was slightly cold, blowing away the beads of sweat on her forehead.


    Mother Chen wrapped her clothes and came to the courtyard. She looked at Ding Jun and reminded her. ¡°The weather has turned cold. It¡¯s time to prepare cotton clothes for the children.¡±


    When the six children were brought back by Chen Zhiguo, they did not take much clothes. Now it seemed that they had to get new cotton clothes.


    Ding Jun thought of her sewing skills and suddenly felt a little embarrassed. Besides, she was so busy making pastries that she could not leave. Thinking of this, Ding Jun looked at Mother Chen, her tone was a little embarrassed. ¡°Mother, I¡¯m not very good at sewing, and I¡¯m too busy making pastries. I don¡¯t have much time. See if you can make cotton clothes for the children. I¡¯ll pay you according to the market price.¡±


    Mother Chen was stunned. She remembered that Ding Jun¡¯s business of selling cakes was indeed very busy, so she agreed. ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll make them for you.¡±


    Mother Chen could not cope with making cotton-padded clothes for six children by herself, so she called her two daughters-in-law to make money together. When Ding Jun had time, she also came over to do it with them.


    That afternoon, Ding Jun finished selling the cakes and tidied up. Then, she came to the Chen family¡¯s main house to help out. Zhijun¡¯s wife was alone in the house.


    When Zhijun¡¯s wife saw Ding Jun, she smiled and greeted her warmly. ¡°Sister-in-law, you¡¯re here.¡±


    Ding Jun also smiled. ¡°You¡¯re alone? You don¡¯t have to rush the clothes. You have to rest. You have to take care of your health.¡±


    Zhijun¡¯s wife waved her hand. ¡°What do you mean by rest? I¡¯m only busy for two days during the busy farming season. I usually have nothing to do.¡±


    Ding Jun smiled but did not reply. She sat to the side and picked up a semi-finished product and a needle and thread to help.


    Zhijun¡¯s wife thought of something and sighed softly. ¡°Boys grow faster and girls grow slower. My two daughters can still wear the cotton-padded clothes from last year.¡±


    Zhijun¡¯s wife changed her tone, there was a hint of helplessness and envy in her tone. ¡°Your family has six sons. How good is that? It¡¯s not like our family. Two useless daughters. When they get married, no one will care about us.¡±


    Ding Jun was stunned and quickly advised, ¡°You can¡¯t think like that. Daughters and sons are all the same. When your daughter gets married, she can often come back to visit you.¡±


    Zhijun¡¯s wife pursed her lips, she did not quite agree. ¡°Zhimin¡¯s wife gave birth to two boys. She can straighten her back in the Chen family. She often criticizes me for not being able to give birth to a son. As for Zhijun, although he didn¡¯t say it out loud, it could be seen from his usual behavior that he liked sons.¡±


    Ding Jun¡¯s eyes were filled with a complicated look. She sighed lightly and did not say anything in the end. In this era¡¯s countryside, it was very normal to value boys over girls.


    ¡°Little Jun, I advise you to quickly give birth to your own child. Although there are six in your family, they aren¡¯t blood-related. It¡¯s better to give birth to a blood-related child so that your relationship with Zhiguo can be closer..¡±

 Chapter 27 - Zhijun’s Wife Was Hospitalized

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Although Zhigang was Zhiguo¡¯s second brother, Zhigang¡¯s wife was a little older than Ding Jun. It was not wrong for her to address Ding Jun as Little Jun.


    Zhigang¡¯s wife looked at Ding Jun and spoke with a sincere tone. She seemed to have thought of something, her eyes lit up. ¡°Oh Right, let me recommend you some Chinese medicine that I often take. My mother asked for a folk prescription from an old Chinese doctor in their village. She said that if I take it often, I will definitely be able to give birth to a son.¡±


    Zhigang¡¯s wife said as she stood up to find a prescription for her.


    Ding Jun quickly smiled and stopped her. She refused, ¡°No, I won¡¯t take it. I think it¡¯s the same for both boys and girls.¡±


    Zhigang¡¯s wife was stunned. She seemed to have given up trying to persuade her. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s hope its a son. Haha.¡±


    Ding Jun lowered her eyes and did not say anything else.


    She helped to do some needlework in the main residence. When it was time for dinner, Ding Jun went back. Just as she was about to cook dinner, Ding Jun saw Ding Ling in the courtyard.


    ¡°Sister, give me 10 yuan for living expenses.¡± Ding Ling skipped towards Ding Jun. It was a matter of course for her to ask for money without any hesitation.


    Ding Jun was stunned. She looked at Ding Ling with some scrutiny in her eyes. ¡°Spending so quickly? Didn¡¯t I give you 10 yuan for living expenses last time?¡±


    The last time she went to the Ding family with Chen Zhiguo and said that she could afford Ding Ling¡¯s tuition fees, she also gave her 10 yuan for living expenses. 10 yuan was not a small amount. It was enough for her to spend for a while.


    Ding Ling glanced to the side unnaturally and did not say anything else.


    Ding Jun¡¯s tone was a little serious. ¡°If you can tell me why you want the money, then tell me. If you can¡¯t tell me, then I can¡¯t give you the money.¡±


    Ding Ling pursed her lips, feeling a little guilty. ¡°My classmates need 10 yuan to plan a trip.¡±


    Ding Jun raised her eyebrows. ¡°Everyone has to go?¡±


    Ding Ling lowered her head even more and scratched her fingers. ¡°No, it¡¯s voluntary.¡±


    Ding Jun Thought for a moment. ¡°How are your final grades? Did you do well?¡±


    If Ding Ling did well, she could indeed go out and play. If she did not do well, then she could not be playful anymore. She had to calm down at home and find a reason to make up for her grades.


    Before Ding Jun could finish her sentence, she saw Ding Ling furrow her brows. There was a hint of irritation and impatience in her tone. ¡°Forget it, forget it. I won¡¯t ask you for money.¡±


    Ding Ling turned around and ran away. It was not that she ran away because she did not want the money. It was just that she remembered that she had bumped into the place where Mother Ding hid the money. If Ding Jun did not give it to her, she could just steal some by herself.


    Ding Jun looked at Ding Ling¡¯s back as she left, and she was so angry that her she puffed her chest. Just then, someone suddenly knocked on the door, and it sounded very urgent. Ding Jun came back to her senses and quickly opened the door.


    The person who came was the neighbor¡¯s aunt. Her expression was a bit serious and nervous, when she saw Ding Jun, she quickly grabbed her sleeve. ¡°Ding Jun, Zhijun¡¯s wife suddenly fainted when she was talking to me this morning. I couldn¡¯t wake her up no matter how I shook her! I called the doctor in the village to look at her, but he was helpless. Then, I called the Chen family to send her to a big hospital. Now, the entire Chen family is in a mess. I came to inform you.¡±


    Ding Jun frowned and thanked him repeatedly. Then, she quickly took the few hundred yuan that she had earned these days and hurried to the hospital with Chen Zhiguo. When the two of them arrived, they happened to bump into Zhijun¡¯s wife who had finished her examination. The doctor was in the ward talking to her family.


    ¡°I suspect that she ate something that caused her acute renal failure. Do you know what she ate?¡±


    Mother Chen and Chen Zhijun looked at each other. They did not know much and shook their heads repeatedly. The others were also silent at the side. A few children were sobbing softly.


    Ding Jun suddenly thought of something and quickly went forward. ¡°I know. She has been eating Chinese medicine that can give birth to sons.¡±


    Everyone hesitated for a moment. The doctor frowned. ¡°Do you know the formula of the Chinese medicine?¡±


    Ding Jun shook her head. ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡±


    ¡°My daughter! My daughter!¡± Just then, a middle-aged woman barged into the ward. She was Zhijun¡¯s wife¡¯s mother..

 Chapter 28 - He Should Marry Another One

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    She entered the house and laid on Zhijun¡¯s wife¡¯s bed, crying. ¡°Wake up, my daughter!¡±


    Ding Jun frowned and stepped forward to pat her shoulder. ¡°Auntie, the doctor speculated that the Chinese medicine she took to give birth to a son had damaged her body. Do you know the prescription? Show it to the doctor.¡±


    Zhijun¡¯s wife¡¯s mother wiped her tears after she heard it, she immediately denied it. ¡°Impossible! That prescription is a miracle medicine that can not be passed on to outsiders. How can it damage her body? That prescription is very effective. The three women in our village all gave birth to a son after taking that medicine!¡±


    The doctor¡¯s expression became serious, but his tone was still gentle. ¡°Give me the prescription and let me see it?¡±


    The woman hesitated. Ding Jun advised, ¡°Auntie, regarding Zhijun¡¯s wife¡¯s health, we have to let the doctor take a look to see if there are any problems.¡±


    When the woman heard this, she hesitantly took out a thin piece of paper from her pocket. On it, there were a few herbs written in crooked handwriting. It was the prescription for the medicine.


    The doctor looked at the prescription and frowned. ¡°This medicine is poisonous. We can¡¯t take it often. How long has she been taking it?¡±


    The woman was dumbfounded. She was in disbelief and a little afraid. ¡°More than a year.¡±


    The doctor lowered his eyelids, shook his head, and sighed. ¡°The treatment for renal failure is expensive, and the chances of curing it are very small. You guys can discuss it. Once you¡¯ve decided, you can go pay the fee.¡±


    After the doctor said that, he left. Zhijun¡¯s wife¡¯s mother was stunned. After she reacted, she quickly knelt down to Mother Chen, she went forward and hugged her leg. ¡°In-law, please save my daughter! I really want you to have grandchildren! Please save her! I don¡¯t have any money, in-law¡­¡±


    Zhijun¡¯s mother-in-law cried until she was covered in snot and tears. Anyone who saw this scene would be swayed. Mother Chen helplessly agreed. After all, she was also her daughter-in-law.


    Mother Chen did not have that much money in her hands, so she borrowed money from Chen Zhigang and Ding Jun. She even wrote a debit note.


    Ding Jun cut the business hours of selling pastries in half. Every afternoon, she went to the hospital to visit Zhijun¡¯s wife, but her condition was getting worse and worse. Although she was awake, her whole body was swollen, and she could not eat, she only hugged her two daughters and cried. Ding Jun could not bear to see this scene. She put aside the pastries that she had brought to visit Zhijun¡¯s wife. She walked out of the ward to adjust her mood, but she did not expect to see Zhimin and his wife talking to Chen Zhijun. Ding Jun stopped and did not go forward.


    Zhimin¡¯s wife whispered, ¡°Zhijun, I advise you not to spend all the money. After all, you still have two daughters to support. The doctor said that the chances of curing them are very small and the cost is extremely expensive. You might spend the money and end up not saving her.¡±


    Chen Zhimin also echoed, ¡°That¡¯s right. Maybe this is her fate. She married into a family like ours that doesn¡¯t have much money and even got this disease. It¡¯s not our fault if we can¡¯t save her. After all, we still have to live. You can use the rest of the money to marry a new wife.¡±


    Chen Zhijun nodded in a daze as if he understood something. Ding Jun frowned, turned around and walked back.


    Perhaps Zhijun¡¯s wife¡¯s mother was afraid of spending money, but she had not been here for a long time. It was understandable that the in-laws were afraid of spending money. Even her own mother wanted to give up on her¡­ Ding Jun suddenly felt a chill in her heart.


    Perhaps because she felt that the people around her did not want to spend money anymore, coupled with the worsening of her illness, Zhijun¡¯s wife passed away very quickly. Not long after, the Chen family held a funeral for Zhijun¡¯s wife.


    During the funeral ceremony, the Ding family also went over. When Mother Ding heard the people beside her discussing when Chen Zhijun should remarry, she suddenly realized that this person only had two daughters. Once he married in and gave birth to a son, he could be the housekeeper. Moreover, Chen Zhiguo¡¯s dowry was 200 yuan, so Chen Zhijun¡¯s should be sizable as well.


    Thinking of this, Mother Ding¡¯s eyes lit up. When the ceremony was about to end, she sneaked into Mother Chen¡¯s room and probed, ¡°In-law, Zhijun¡¯s wife is gone. When the time comes, he must marry another one.¡±


    Mother Chen raised her head and looked at mother Ding suspiciously. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡±


    Mother Ding pulled the fake smile on her face. ¡°My youngest daughter is already in her teens this year. I was just thinking of finding a family for her.¡±


    Realizing something, Mother Chen frowned and felt a wave of disgust in her heart, she slightly raised her voice. ¡°Mother Ding, let¡¯s forget about this matter. Your Ding Ling is still young. Just let her study hard. She¡¯s still a child. How can she be a stepmother to other children?¡±


    After saying that, mother Chen stood up and left, she did not allow any comment.


    Mother Ding still wanted to say something, but when she saw the situation, she felt embarrassed and her face burned..

 Chapter 29 - Do It Through Her Son

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Mother Ding thought that if Mother Chen did not agree to let her daughter marry Chen Zhijun, she could start with Chen Zhijun and his two children.


    Chen Zhijun was not young anymore. If he decided to marry Ding Ling, then Mother Chen would have no choice no matter how much she objected. Thinking of this, Mother Ding¡¯s eyes lit up and she quickly went out to look for Ding Ling.


    ¡°Mother, what are you doing?¡± Ding Ling frowned and resisted Mother Ding.


    Mother Ding tugged at Ding Ling¡¯s wrist with one hand and looked around. ¡°Just come with me. I have something to tell you.¡±


    Ding Ling¡¯s wrist was hurting from the grip. She was a little reluctant and was pulled to the side by Mother Ding. The last time she stole 10 yuan from where mother Ding hid the money, Mother Ding still had not discovered it. She had been doing well at school, but when she heard that the Chen family was the one handling the funeral, she had no choice but to come back reluctantly. After all, Ding Jun and Chen Zhiguo were her brother-in-law, so she still had to rely on them for her tuition fees.


    ¡°Mom, where are you taking me?¡± Ding Ling frowned and looked at Mother Ding with suspicion.


    Mother Ding shushed her and looked around. She lowered her voice and said, ¡°I¡¯m going to see Chen Zhijun. He¡¯s definitely not in a good mood.¡±


    Ding Ling¡¯s eyes were filled with a complicated look. She realized something and said unhappily, ¡°Why are you looking for him? I¡¯m not very close to him. If you want to go, you can go yourself.¡±


    Ding Ling¡¯s mother turned her head and glared at Ding Ling. ¡°If I tell you to go, then go. There¡¯s nothing bad about marrying Chen Zhijun. As long as you give birth to a son, you can be the housekeeper! The betrothal gift money will definitely be a lot!¡±


    Ding Ling was stunned. There was some anger burning in her eyes. It was another marriage! Ding Ling¡¯s mother had arranged marriage for her every day. This time, she actually wanted her to become a stepmother!


    ¡°Aiyo, Zhijun, what a coincidence. You¡¯re here too?¡± Before Ding Ling¡¯s mother finished her sentence, she saw Chen Zhijun passing by with his two girls. She immediately changed her tone and looked at Chen Zhijun with a bright smile.


    Ding Ling lowered her head and did not resist. The expression on her face was still unhappy.


    Chen Zhijun¡¯s eyes were a little red and swollen. He saw that the eyes of the two girls were a little wooden. ¡°Hey, Auntie, Little Ling, why are you here?¡±


    The corners of Mother Ding¡¯s mouth curled up into a smile. She hurriedly pulled on Ding Ling, she pushed her to the front. ¡°Little Ling said that she saw these two girls when she came to the Chen family previously. Now that their mother is gone, she¡¯s a little worried that the two girls won¡¯t be able to cope and wants to come over to take a look.¡±


    Mother Ding¡¯s spoke as if she did not see the two little girls crying until their eyes were red and swollen. Hearing this, Chen Zhijun frowned and held the two girls¡¯ hands tightly. The two little girls¡¯ tears came out again.


    ¡°Mother, what are you doing?¡± Ding Jun walked out of the courtyard. Seeing this scene, she felt that the atmosphere was not right.


    Mother Ding raised her eyebrows and looked at Ding Jun with hostility. ¡°It¡¯s nothing. Can¡¯t I talk to Zhijun?¡±


    The Ding family had come to participate in the Chen family¡¯s funeral today. Ding Jun treated Mother Ding politely according to etiquette. However, Mother Ding¡¯s attitude towards Ding Jun had not been good all day. It was as if she had seen some enemy. She spoke in a bad tone.


    Ding Jun narrowed her eyes and looked at Ding Ling who was being forcefully pulled by her mother. She felt a little helpless. ¡°I didn¡¯t say that you can¡¯t.¡±


    Chen Zhijun saw this and smiled at the few of them stiffly. ¡°Then you guys can chat first. I still have some matters to attend to, so I won¡¯t accompany you guys for now.¡±


    Ding Jun hurriedly nodded.


    After Chen Zhijun left, Mother Ding still held onto Ding Ling¡¯s hand and refused to let go. Ding Ling suddenly broke free and hid behind Ding Jun. She accused loudly, ¡°Second sister! That¡¯s not true! Mother wants me to marry Chen Zhijun! She said that there must be a lot of betrothal gifts.. She said that if Mother Chen doesn¡¯t agree, she will go behind her back and start with Chen Zhijun!¡±

 Chapter 30 - He Needed a Woman to Take Care of Him

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Ding Jun frowned as anger rose in her heart. She looked at Mother Ding and said in a sharp voice, ¡°Mother!¡±


    ¡°Chen Zhijun just lost his wife. Not only are you not understanding him, but you are also in a hurry to introduce him to another marriage. She¡¯s my biological sister! Do you take pride in marrying both daughters to the Chen family?¡±


    Ding Jun¡¯s gaze was like a sharp sword, and her words were merciless. She was really a little angry. She was a little tired of Mother Ding¡¯s greedy face, which was displayed regardless of the occasion! It was disgusting!


    Mother Ding did not dare to look into Ding Jun¡¯s eyes, but she was also unwilling to accept it. She looked at Ding Jun and scolded, ¡°Aiyo, what are you saying? If I could rely on you, do I still have to get Ding Ling to marry into a good family and give me some dowry money?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s fine if you are a traitor after marriage, but now that I want to marry Ding Ling, do you have the right to speak? Your brother still has to rely on Ding Ling for his marriage! Why don¡¯t you come and pay for the four big items!¡±


    ¡°Moreover, Chen Zhijun also wants to have a son! Even if he doesn¡¯t marry Ding Ling, he will marry someone else! What¡¯s wrong with letting Ding Ling marry into the family? You just can¡¯t stand seeing me do well! Are you trying to anger me to death?!¡± Mother Ding became angrier and angrier as she spoke, her hands were on her hips, and her face was red as she spoke. Her saliva sprayed out as she scolded.


    Fortunately, this was their family¡¯s backyard. Otherwise, if others heard it, they would really see through the family¡¯s dirty laundry and laugh their heart out.


    Ding Jun frowned and took a deep breath. She felt suffocated. She could not make sense of Mother Ding at all, so she could only leave angrily. Unexpectedly, she bumped into Mother Chen just as she returned to the courtyard of the Chen family¡¯s main residence.


    Thinking of what Ding Ling had said, Ding Jun realized that Mother Ding might have spoken to Mother Chen. She felt a little awkward. Ding Jun stepped forward and lowered her head. ¡°Mother, did my mother say something to you? Don¡¯t take it to heart. She¡¯s like that.¡±


    Mother Chen sighed softly and looked at Ding Jun with a complicated expression, she waved her hand. ¡°It¡¯s nothing. I really need to find a new wife for Zhijun. It¡¯s just that Ding Ling isn¡¯t suitable. I¡¯ve asked the village matchmakers to ask around recently.¡±


    With that said, Mother Chen left the house and started chatting with the other aunties in the village.


    The aunties kept saying something like ¡®leave it to me¡¯. Mother Chen thanked them profusely.


    A complicated expression flashed across Ding Jun¡¯s eyes. She only felt a chill in her heart. Zhijun¡¯s wife had just died and was in the middle of a funeral. Was it already time to find a new wife for Chen Zhijun? Ding Jun narrowed her eyes. She felt a huge stone pressing down on her heart. It was so heavy that she could not breathe.


    The funeral ended and the crowd dispersed. Ding Jun returned home, somewhat absent-minded. When she thought of Zhijun¡¯s wife, she felt a wave of powerlessness and sorrow, and her mood naturally became heavy.


    Chen Zhiguo served a few bowls of meat and vegetables left over from the day. He looked at Ding Jun and sensed that something was wrong with her. The expression on her face was somewhat sad and sorrowful.


    Chen Zhiguo frowned and sat next to her. He put his arm around her shoulder and said gently, ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Did something happen?¡±


    Ding Jun came back to her senses and looked at Chen Zhiguo. Her tone was calm with a bit of confusion. ¡°Zhiguo, mother is already making arrangements for Zhijun to marry a new wife.¡±


    Chen Zhiguo paused for a moment. He seemed to understand why Ding Jun felt sad and disappointed. He went forward and squatted in front of Ding Jun. he held Ding Jun¡¯s hands with both hands, he looked at her gently. ¡°Little Jun, there¡¯s nothing we can do. After all, Zhijun¡¯s two children are still young and need someone to take care of them. Mother can¡¯t look after them alone. Zhijun also needs a woman to take care of him..¡±

 Chapter 31 - Failed Several Times

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Chen Zhijun paused for a moment and continued, ¡°Zhijun¡¯s wife is gone. Her spirit in heaven must also want someone to take care of her two children. Although it¡¯s a little cruel, it¡¯s something that¡¯s good for everyone.¡±


    Ding Jun recalled that a few days ago, she and Zhijun¡¯s wife were making clothes together. That woman even smiled and said that she would definitely give birth to a fat boy for Chen Zhijun.


    However, what Chen Zhiguo said was not without reason. The blame could only be placed on this era. Everyone could only think about survival and food first.


    Ding Jun frowned. She only felt a wave of helplessness and sorrow. She did not say anything else and only let out a long sigh.


    Chen Zhiguo had just filled the bowls of rice for the children. When they were in the middle of eating, they all realized that Ding Jun was not very happy. Fourth and Fifth Brothers went forward and hugged Ding Jun¡¯s neck. Fourth Brother¡¯s voice was soft. ¡°Mom, give us a hug. We¡¯ll hug you and you won¡¯t be unhappy anymore.¡±


    Fifth brother said, ¡°Mom, who bullied you? Tell us. We¡¯ll go and teach him a lesson.¡±


    The boss was also stunned. ¡°That¡¯s right, Mom. We¡¯re all so fat. No matter how many people there are, we won¡¯t be afraid.¡±


    Sixth Brother stepped forward and pushed the chicken leg he had not finished eating into Ding Jun¡¯s bowl. ¡°Mom, eat the leg.¡±


    Seeing the children trying their best to coax and tease her, Ding Jun felt warm and touched. The corners of her mouth curled up. Ding Jun touched the heads of the children and held them in her arms.


    When Chen Zhiguo saw this scene, the corners of his lips also curved. He said, ¡°Okay, quickly let your mom eat.¡±


    The children immediately got up from Ding Jun¡¯s body and hurriedly went to fill her bowl with food and set up the chairs. Ding Jun and Chen Zhiguo looked at each other, and a warm current surged in their hearts.


    One afternoon, Ding Jun finished selling the cakes and went to the Chen family¡¯s main residence. Together with Mother Chen, they rushed to make the children¡¯s cotton-padded clothes. A slightly plump woman knocked on the door with a joyful expression. ¡°Aunt Chen, Aunt Chen.¡±


    Ding Jun looked up and saw that the person who came was the village matchmaker. She had come many times in the past few days to visit Chen Zhijun¡¯s wife, but for various reasons, she did not succeed.


    When mother Chen saw the matchmaker, she hurriedly called for the person to sit down. ¡°How is it? Whose girl is it today?¡±


    The matchmaker put on her usual fake smile, giving people an extremely warm feeling. It was slightly mysterious and ostentatious. She kept the person in suspense. ¡°The second daughter of the old Wang Family!¡±


    Mother Chen¡¯s smile froze and she hesitated. ¡°Her second daughter? I heard that she was pregnant before she got married?¡±


    As if someone had seen through her lie, the matchmaker¡¯s face became unnatural. She quickly covered it up and said, ¡°Indeed, that girl is honest. She has been cheated by men before, but she is obedient and only have pure intentions.¡±


    Mother Chen narrowed her eyes, and there was a complicated look in her eyes. ¡°What about her child? Has the child been born yet?¡±


    The matchmaker¡¯s eyes rolled and she continued to smile. ¡°No child. The child in her stomach was accidentally miscarried. If she were to marry into your family, you wouldn¡¯t have any burden.¡±


    The matchmaker¡¯s voice changed and she looked at Mother Chen with some probing and hesitation. ¡°It might be because of the miscarriage. That girl¡¯s health isn¡¯t very good. She coughs twice every three days, but it shouldn¡¯t be a problem for her to have a child.¡±


    This matter could not be concealed even if she wanted to. As long as the two families met, the Chen family would be able to see that the girl¡¯s health was not that good. It would be better for her to say this in advance so that she can appear to be a better person.


    Mother Chen frowned and immediately sighed. She shook her head at the matchmaker. ¡°No, Zhijun¡¯s wife¡¯s health isn¡¯t good. She fell ill and died. I he remarries, he must marry someone with better health.¡±


    The matchmaker said that her health was not very good, which proved that it was quite bad.


    The matchmaker looked a little embarrassed. ¡°Okay, then I¡¯ll help you take a look. I was thinking that the girl was young and obedient. If she can¡¯t cut it, then forget it.¡±


    Mother Chen also put on a fake smile. She found a cake or two that Ding Jun had made and stuffed it into the matchmaker¡¯s hands. ¡°I¡¯ve troubled you.¡±


    After sending the matchmaker off with a smile, Mother Chen walked into the house and looked at Ding Jun with a worried expression. ¡°What should we do? It¡¯s already been a few days, and none of them are suitable.. Zhijun¡¯s life is too tough!¡±

 Chapter 32 - Widow Li from the Village

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    Ding Jun sighed softly and felt a little helpless. Mother Chen had been complaining to her every day for the past few days. Even her clothes-making progress had slowed down.


    She had heard these words from Mother Chen countless times over the past few days. When she saw the situation, she comforted her as usual. ¡°You will find a suitable one sooner or later. Mother, don¡¯t be impatient.¡±


    Mother Chen sighed and shook her head.


    ¡°Mother.¡± Chen Zhiguo¡¯s voice came from the courtyard. Mother Chen perked up a little. Just as she was about to poke her head out to look, Chen Zhiguo had already entered the house. There was someone following behind him.


    Zhimin¡¯s wife was originally carrying the child outside the door. When she saw this scene, she followed curiously. This woman¡¯s hair was tied up in a bun behind her head. She looked very energetic. She looked at Mother Chen and smiled. She nodded slightly as a greeting.


    Mother Chen¡¯s eyes lit up. She looked at Chen Zhiguo in confusion. ¡°Zhiguo, this is?¡±


    Chen Zhiguo smiled as he introduced the person beside him. ¡°Mother! This is Li Qin from the village. I was afraid that you would be tired from your daily work, so I wanted to find someone to help you. Li Qin¡¯s handiwork is very good. Mother can also rest.¡±


    Chen Zhiguo had seen Mother Chen¡¯s condition these days. He was afraid that she would be tired, and on the other hand, the weather was gradually getting colder. He could not delay the matter of the children¡¯s cotton-padded clothes. Zhijun¡¯s wife was gone, and Mother Chen was getting older. Ding Jun was busy, so he might as well help find a helper.


    Mother Chen sized up Li Qin. As she thought of something, she said enthusiastically, ¡°Alright, we are lacking a person here.¡±


    Li Qin was a widow in the village. Her husband died of illness, leaving behind a boy. Other than that, she had not heard of any rumors about this person. Mother Chen looked at this person and was rather satisfied.


    Li Qin looked at the crowd and smiled modestly. ¡°My manual work is also average. I just happen to know how to make cotton clothes. I will definitely try my best to do it well.¡±


    Mother Chen laughed out loud. ¡°You¡¯re too modest. I¡¯ve long heard that you¡¯re good at sewing.¡± Li Qin smiled and did not continue.


    Zhimin¡¯s wife was watching the show from the side. After she realized something, her expression changed. She looked at the few of them and said with a strange tone, ¡°This can be considered someone Zhiguo hired, right? You also have to pay her, right?¡±


    Chen Zhiguo paused. He did not understand what Zhimin¡¯s wife meant. ¡°Yes, when the clothes are finished, Li Qin will also receive the money according to the market price.¡±


    Zhimin¡¯s wife curled her lips, she looked at Ding Jun with some dissatisfaction. ¡°Mother and I can also be busy. With Ding Jun coming over to help, we have enough manpower. However, Ding Jun is usually very busy. She said that she would come over to help, but in fact, it is mother and I who are busy. If she was more diligent, she would not need to spend this money to hire people.¡±


    If Chen Zhiguo hired people, the money he gave to Mother Chen and her would be reduced. Naturally, she would be unhappy.


    Seeing that Chen Zhiguo and Ding Jun did not refute, she sighed loudly. ¡°Sigh, we¡¯re both wives, but we have different lives. Hardworking people work for others, and lazy people are bosses.¡±


    They were both daughters-in-law of the Chen family. Ding Jun¡¯s husband had a huge monthly allowance, but her husband was a farmer. Now, Ding Jun was famous for making cakes, but she was making cotton clothes for her children. Zhimin¡¯s wife could not help but feel upset. The more she spoke, the more she went overboard. Ding Jun raised her eyebrows and did not say anything.


    Chen Zhiguo frowned. He was a little displeased, but his tone was still gentle and calm. ¡°If you feel tired, you don¡¯t have to do it. I¡¯ll find someone else.¡±


    Zhimin¡¯s wife was about to say something when she received a slap on her face. She covered half of her face and looked in disbelief at Chen Zhimin, who had just entered the room and appeared as if he was gasping for air. She was stunned.


    Chen Zhimin listened to the discussions of the crowd outside the door. He was afraid that this woman would say something stupid to offend Chen Zhiguo, so he rushed over and gave her a slap.


    ¡°Chen Zhimin, you scumbag! You hit me! I worked so hard to give birth to your child, and you actually hit me!¡±

 Chapter 33 - I’m Not Going to Live With You Anymore

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    After Zhimin¡¯s wife reacted, her tears flowed out and her voice was a little sharp. Chen Zhimin furrowed his brows and rubbed the space between his brows, feeling a little impatient. ¡°Don¡¯t say such nonsense here! Go back!¡±


    Zhimin¡¯s wife cried even louder. ¡°Alright, you, Chen Zhimin! You¡¯re such a scumbag! I¡¯m not going to live with you anymore!¡±


    As she spoke, Zhimin¡¯s wife ran out. Chen Zhimin¡¯s face was dark, but he did not chase after her. He just looked at Chen Zhiguo in embarrassment. After a while, everyone saw Zhimin¡¯s wife carrying bags of luggage. She was going back to her parents¡¯ house.


    Mother Chen looked at Li Qin and said in embarrassment, ¡°It¡¯s okay. The two of them are always like this.¡±


    Li Qin smiled and waved her hand. ¡°I understand. Where¡¯s the cloth? I¡¯ll start working on it first.¡±


    Mother Chen quickly said, ¡°Here, here.¡±


    The next morning, Mother Chen walked into the house and planned to do some needlework before anyone came. She did not expect to see Li Qin as soon as she entered the house. She was stunned for a moment and was a little surprised. ¡°Li Qin, you¡¯re here so early.¡±


    Li Qin stopped the needlework in her hands and smiled a little embarrassedly. ¡°There¡¯s nothing much to do after breakfast, so I thought I¡¯d come over first.¡±


    Mother Chen quickly went forward and gave Li Qin a backrest. ¡°There¡¯s no need to rush. Just do it slowly. You can take a break after breakfast.¡±


    Li Qin said, ¡°No need. I¡¯m in high spirits. I¡¯ll do some work first. You can take a break first.¡±


    Mother Chen was stunned. She patted her head as she thought of something. ¡°Yes, yes. I still have to wash the dishes. I left them there after breakfast.¡±


    Mother Chen turned around to look for her bowl as she spoke, but she could not find it. ¡°Hey, where¡¯s my bowl?¡±


    Li Qin smiled. ¡°I took it to wash it.¡±


    Mother Chen instantly felt a little embarrassed. ¡°How could I let you wash it?¡±


    Li Qin smiled and did not say anything else. In Mother Chen¡¯s heart, she had a good impression of Li Qin. The two of them sat together and did the work for the whole morning.


    The more mother Chen looked at Li Qin, the more she liked her. Li Qin¡¯s personality was very straightforward. She was also hardworking and clean. Mother Chen suddenly had the idea of introducing her to Chen Zhimin.


    When it was time for dinner, Li Qin began to pack up and prepare to go home. Mother Chen saw this and quickly stood up. ¡°Stay for dinner. It¡¯s more convenient this way.¡±


    Li Qin smiled and quickly thanked her. ¡°No, there¡¯s still the child at home. I have to go back and take a look. I¡¯ll cook for him.¡±


    Mother Chen could not say anything else. ¡°Alright, if there¡¯s anything you need help with, just say it.¡±


    Li Qin nodded and left. Mother Chen looked at Li Qin¡¯s back as she left. She was very conflicted. She wished that she could become her daughter-in-law tomorrow.


    As she thought of something, Mother Chen went to Ding Jun¡¯s courtyard. She deliberated and said, ¡°Little Jun, after getting along with her, I realized that Li Qin is a pretty good girl. Even though she¡¯s a widow, I think she¡¯ll be able to live well. I was thinking that it would be great if she could marry Zhimin. Why don¡¯t you go and test her and see if she is okay with that idea?¡±


    Ding Jun looked at Mother Chen¡¯s burning gaze and remembered the first time she saw Li Qin. She nodded and said, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll go and ask her when I have the chance.¡±


    Mother Chen immediately smiled happily and said, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll leave it to you then.¡±


    In the afternoon, Li Qin finished sewing in the main residence. Just as she was about to go back, Ding Jun called out to her from the courtyard. Ding Jun smiled and handed her a piece of cake. Her tone was gentle as she said, ¡°Sister Li Qin, this is a cake that I just made. How about you try it?¡±


    Li Qin looked at the cake and hesitated for a moment. She was a little flattered. ¡°I¡¯ve long heard that your cake is delicious. You don¡¯t have to try it to know that it will definitely taste good.¡±


    Ding Jun smiled and handed the cake to her. ¡°You¡¯ll know if it¡¯s delicious after you try it. If it¡¯s delicious, bring two pieces back to your son..¡±

 Chapter 34 - Mother Asked Me to Marry Him Immediately

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    At the mention of her son, Li Qin hesitated for a moment, but Ding Jun was too kind to refuse. The woman quickly wiped her hands on her body and said with a smile, ¡°Shall I try it?¡±


    Li Qin took the cake and took a small bite. She looked at Ding jun and praised sincerely, ¡°It¡¯s really delicious. No wonder everyone in the village likes to eat it.¡±


    Thinking of something, Li Qin quickly took out the money in her pocket. ¡°How much is this cake? I¡¯ll give it to you.¡±


    Ding Jun quickly waved her hand. ¡°No need, no need. This is actually a newly developed experiment of mine. It might not be successful yet, and it hasn¡¯t been sold yet. I want you to try it and see if it¡¯s delicious.¡±


    The corners of Li Qin¡¯s lips curled up. ¡°It¡¯s delicious. I¡¯ve never eaten such a delicious cake. Ding Jun, you¡¯re really amazing.¡±


    Ding Jun smiled and narrowed her eyes. She thought of something and probed, ¡°I still have to rely on my husband Zhiguo. If he gives me the capital, I¡¯ll be able to support my daily farm work and expenses. Only then will I have the energy and time to do these things.¡±


    ¡°Sister Li Qin, have you ever thought of getting married again? You can find a new man to live with and you¡¯ll be able to relax a little.¡±


    Li Qin was stunned for a moment. She waved her hand with a calm expression. The corners of her mouth still held a smile. ¡°There¡¯s no need. I have no intention of getting married again. I can support my son by earning my own money. I don¡¯t need a man.¡±


    Ding Jun looked at Li Qin with a hint of admiration in her eyes. She smiled from the bottom of her heart. ¡°Okay.¡±


    In such an environment, it was really admirable that Li Qin could make such a decision. She was a typical independent and strong woman.


    After Li Qin left, Mother Chen jogged out of the room at the side. She would occasionally glance at Li Qin¡¯s back as she left. She looked at Ding Jun with a look of anticipation in her eyes and asked somewhat excitedly, ¡°How was it? What did she say?¡±


    Ding Jun sighed lightly and smiled. ¡°She said that she has no plans to get married again.¡±


    Mother Chen frowned. Her eyes were somewhat complicated. She wanted to say something, but in the end, she did not say it out loud. She only sighed softly and said, ¡°If that¡¯s the case, then it¡¯s really a pity.¡±


    Ding Jun smiled and did not say anything else.


    Very soon, a few pieces of cotton clothes and cotton pants were finished. Ding Jun took the money and went to the Chen family¡¯s main residence. She gave Mother Chen, Li Qin, and the others the corresponding money. She gave Chen Zhimin¡¯s wife¡¯s share to Chen Zhimin. Li Qin took the money and thanked Ding Jun profusely.


    As she thought of something, Ding Jun looked at Li Qin and smiled. ¡°Sister Li Qin, now that the cotton-padded clothes are done, I still need some manpower to make the pastries. Are you willing to help me? I will pay you a reasonable salary.¡±


    Li Qin was stunned for a moment. Her eyes narrowed into stars as she smiled. She seemed to have thought of something, and a look of embarrassment appeared on her face. ¡°I¡¯m willing, but I¡¯m afraid that I¡¯m too stupid and can¡¯t help you with anything. What should I do?¡±


    Ding Jun said, ¡°It¡¯s fine. It¡¯s very simple. Help me deal with the ingredients needed to make the pastry. I¡¯ll teach you how to do it.¡±


    Li Qin looked at everyone in embarrassment and said gratefully, ¡°Thank you so much.¡±


    Ding Jun also smiled.


    In the afternoon, Ding Jun finished selling the cakes and was about to close the stall when she saw Ding Ling running over from afar. Ding Ling was crying like a pear blossom in the rain. She ran too fast and lost her footing, and fell down again with a plop. Ding Jun frowned and went up to greet her. Only then did she see that Ding Ling was still carrying her school bag.


    When Ding Ling saw that Ding Jun, it was as if she saw her savior. She immediately wanted to rush up and hug her. Ding Jun took a step back and helped Ding Ling steady herself. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±


    Ding Ling was crying badly, and she was also stuttering. Ding Jun watched her cry, and after a long while, she finally stopped. ¡°Sister, mother wants me to marry someone, and it¡¯s a lame second marriage man! Sob, sob¡­. That man gave our family 150 yuan as a betrothal gift, and mother accepted it and even asked me to marry him immediately!¡±

 Chapter 35 - Mother Ding Went Crazy

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    Ding Jun¡¯s expression was a little complicated as she looked at Ding Ling with sympathy.


    ¡°Sister, do you think our mother only cares about money? That¡¯s the happiness of my whole life! Mother just casually sold me for 150 yuan! I hate her!¡±


    Ding Jun took out a tissue from her bosom and handed it to Ding Ling, her tone was a little gentler. ¡°That¡¯s why you can only get rid of this fate if you study hard, get into high school, and have the knowledge to go to a big city. In the future, your brother-in-law will pay for your tuition fees, and you won¡¯t have any worries. You can study hard.¡±


    After a pause, Ding Jun continued to ask, ¡°How did your results for this final exam go?¡±


    Ding Ling lowered her head and suddenly fell silent.


    As if sensing that Ding Jun¡¯s tone was exceptionally gentle this time, Ding Ling began to sob softly. While stammering, she said, ¡°Sister, I fell in love with a boy in my class and spent a lot of money on him. After his mother found out about it, she contacted the teachers. The teachers gave me the punishment of dropping out of school, and that boy also transferred schools.¡±


    Ding Ling could not help but burst into tears again after she said that. Ding jun frowned. She was a little absent-minded when she heard that. She accidentally saw a piece of paper in Ding Ling¡¯s open bag. It seemed to be a test paper, but also a report card.


    Ding Jun reached out to take it, but unexpectedly, Ding Ling saw it and immediately broke free. ¡°Sister, what are you doing?¡±


    Ding Jun became more serious. ¡°I just want to see your report card.¡±


    Ding Ling¡¯s eyes were filled with hostility and vigilance. She quickly took off her school bag and wanted to hug it in her arms. However, she was emotional and did not control her strength. With one swing, papers spilled out of her half-open bag.


    Ding Jun looked at the papers on the ground and was stunned. The scores on these papers were either more than ten or more than twenty points. She did not even pass her tests. This proved that Ding Ling did not study hard at all.


    Ding Jun was so angry that her face turned pale. She took a deep breath for a long time, she looked at Ding Ling and said weakly, ¡°Ding Ling, how many times have I told you to study hard? You have the chance to go to school and change your fate, but you only got ten or twenty points on the exam?¡±


    ¡°Remember, in the future, whether you marry a cripple or an old man, it¡¯s your own fate. I don¡¯t care about you anymore.¡±


    After saying that, Ding Jun turned around and left. Ding Ling¡¯s tears were streaming down her face. Looking at the low marks on the ground, she felt a little ashamed. She wiped her tears away and ran away.


    The next day, Ding Jun had just woken up when she heard a commotion outside. It was mostly a woman screaming crazily and the sound of people talking.


    Ding Jun frowned when she heard the sound. When she walked out of the door, she really saw Mother Ding holding a stick and going crazy in the yard. ¡°Where¡¯s Ding Ling? Where did you hide my daughter? Where is she?¡±


    Mother Chen frowned. ¡°Your daughter is not with us.¡±


    Mother Ding held the stick and wanted to say something more. When she saw Ding Jun walk out of the house, she immediately became excited. ¡°Ding Jun, where is Ding Ling? Do you know where she is?¡±


    Ding Jun walked closer to mother Chen. She raised her eyebrows and said honestly, ¡°I don¡¯t know. What happened to her?¡±


    Mother Ding immediately let out a high-pitched laugh. ¡°You don¡¯t know? I think you¡¯re the only one who knows where she is! She stole all the money in the house. Your betrothal gift money and her betrothal gift money add up to more than 300 yuan, and it¡¯s gone! Quickly think about where she went!¡±


    ¡°She must have come to look for you yesterday afternoon! I heard that she came here! She disappeared after she came to your place. You must have told her where to hide her!¡±


    Ding Jun had never seen such a scoundrel before. There was a hint of sarcasm in her tone as she said, ¡°I said I don¡¯t know. Maybe she was afraid that you¡¯re going to marry her to a cripple, and she ran her away?¡±


    Everyone looked at each other. The way they looked at Mother Ding changed.


    Mother Ding could not care less now. She looked around, she glared at Ding Jun fiercely.. ¡°You still have the nerve to say it! It¡¯s all because you didn¡¯t give me money that I had to marry her to a cripple! It¡¯s all your fault! You¡¯re an ingrate!¡±

 Chapter 36 - Get Her Pregnant

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    Mother Chen frowned and could not bear to hear it anymore. ¡°Mother-in-law, your words are really unpleasant! Ding Jun is already married, why should she still give you money?¡±


    Everyone chimed in, ¡°That¡¯s right, Ding Jun is usually very generous to everyone. She is not stingy when it comes to borrowing money. If she doesn¡¯t give you money, it must be because you have done something wrong!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve never seen such a mother! She wants to suck the blood of the eldest daughter like a vampire and even sacrifice the happiness of the youngest daughter for money!¡±


    Mother Ding¡¯s mind was now filled with Ding Ling and the few hundred yuan that she had stolen. She did not have time to refute the crowd. She stared at the main house and ran over. She looked around like a mad dog that had lost its leash. Mother Chen could not catch up with her. The scene was very chaotic.


    Ding Jun¡¯s eyes were filled with displeasure. She raised her voice and said sternly, ¡°Mother! If you continue like this, I will call the police! I already said that Ding Ling is not here. What else do you want?¡±


    When she heard the word ¡®call the police¡¯, Mother Ding was suddenly stunned. She seemed to be frightened and gradually regained her senses. Ding Yong¡¯s wedding date was getting closer and closer. If she called the police, Gong Baoxia would definitely not marry into the family. Thinking of this, Mother Ding stumbled towards the door. She looked at Ding Jun and said in a fawning tone, ¡°There¡¯s no need to call the police. I won¡¯t look for her. I¡¯ll leave now!¡±


    As she spoke, Mother Ding poked her head into a corner but still could not find Ding Ling. Seeing the people in the courtyard looking at her with disdain, Mother Ding pretended to laugh a few times and went back resentfully.


    ¡°Bah! That wretched girl! If I catch her, I¡¯ll definitely skin her alive!¡± After returning home, Ding Yong¡¯s mother threw the stick to the side. She was so angry that she sat down on the ground and pounded the ground a few times with her fist.


    At this moment, Ding Yong came back with Gong Baoxia. Seeing Mother Ding mother like this, the two of them looked at each other. Then, Ding Yong pulled Gong Baoxia closer to Mother Ding. He asked tentatively, ¡°Mother, what¡¯s wrong with you? Haven¡¯t you found little sister yet?¡±


    Ding Yong knew that Ding Ling was afraid of getting married and ran away. He did not know that she had taken the money from the family, and MOther Ding did not dare to tell him.


    Mother Ding was very upset, and she became irritated when she saw Ding Yong. She spat and looked to the side. Her tone was angry and fierce. ¡°Bah! Don¡¯t mention her to me!¡±


    Ding Yong shrunk his head and looked at Gong Baoxia. He had no choice but to pull her away.


    Mother Ding looked at the back of the two and suddenly thought of something. Her eyes were filled with a strange and scheming look, she quickly said, ¡°Wait, Ding Yong, come here. I have something to tell you. Baoxia, go into the house first. He will be there in a while.¡±


    Ding Yong¡¯s mother¡¯s voice was filled with excitement. Ding Yong felt that it was a little strange, but he still went over. Mother Ding pulled him to a remote place and looked around to make sure that no one was around. She whispered, ¡°Ding Yong, Ding Ling ran away from home and took all of our family¡¯s savings. Now, we don¡¯t even have the money for Gong Baoxia¡¯s dowry, let alone the four big items.¡±


    Ding Yong was stunned.


    Mother Ding then lowered her voice. ¡°In the current situation, if you want to marry her, you have to make her pregnant. When that time comes, even if her family doesn¡¯t like it, they will have to agree.¡±


    Ding Yong frowned and resisted. ¡°Mother, we can¡¯t do this. It¡¯s unfair to Baoxia.¡±


    Mother Ding pulled at Ding Yong¡¯s sleeve, she glared at him fiercely. ¡°What¡¯s unfair about it?! Things have come to this! You like Baoxia and she likes you. It¡¯s just that her family doesn¡¯t agree. If you two live together, her family¡¯s opinion isn¡¯t that important!¡±


    Ding Yong was still a little conflicted. ¡°Mother, but¡­¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t say ¡®but¡¯. If you can¡¯t do it, just wait for Gong Baoxia to marry someone else! Anyway, we can¡¯t afford the betrothal gifts and the four big items now!¡±


    Mother Ding glared at Ding Yong, then, she lowered her eyes.


    Ding Yong frowned, sighed, and said hesitantly, ¡°I¡¯ll try.¡±


    Mother Ding secretly glanced at Ding Yong and breathed a sigh of relief..

 Chapter 37 - I’m Going to Call the Police

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    The next day, Mother Ding was washing clothes in the yard when she saw a woman in foreign clothes walking towards her from afar. She took a closer look and saw that it was Mother Gong. Mother Ding felt a little guilty as she thought of something. Then, she continued to wash her clothes as if nothing had happened.


    When Mother Gong came closer, Mother Ding greeted her warmly as if she had just seen her. ¡°Mother-in-law, you¡¯re here.¡±


    Mother Gong raised her eyebrows and glanced at the still dilapidated courtyard. There was a hint of disgust in her eyes. Mother Gong said politely, ¡°Well, I came to see how the four major items and the house are prepared. It¡¯s almost time for the marriage, you have to have everything ready, right?¡±


    As she said that, Mother Gong poked her head into the house, trying to see the four major items. She asked casually, ¡°Where¡¯s Baoxia? Why don¡¯t I see her?¡±


    The two of them are not married yet, but Gong Baoxia was always running to the Ding family¡¯s house. Mother Gong thought that since they were engaged, it was fine for them to come here. She let her be. After all, her daughter had her eyes set on Ding Yong! Thinking of Ding Yong¡¯s honest and dull look, Mother Gong felt stifled again.


    Mother Ding stood up and took a towel to wipe her hands. She looked embarrassed and said, ¡°Mother-in-law, there¡¯s something I think I should tell you.¡±


    Mother Gong raised her eyebrows. She had a bad feeling about this. ¡°What is it?¡±


    Mother Ding hesitated for a moment. ¡°It¡¯s just that my little daughter got into a bit of a fight with the family and took all the family¡¯s money. Now, we don¡¯t have the dowry money for Baoxia, and we don¡¯t even have the money to buy four big items.¡±


    Mother Gong¡¯s face turned pale. She was about to lose her temper, but she suppressed it. She did not want Baoxia to marry the Ding family in the first place. It was better this way!


    ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter. In that case, Baoxia, won¡¯t marry your son!¡± Mother Gong raised her eyebrows and looked around for Gong Baoxia.


    ¡°Baoxia, Baoxia, come out,¡± Mother Gong shouted as she walked into the house. Seeing this, Mother Ding hurriedly followed her. Mother Gong walked around the main house but could not find anyone. Just as she was about to go out to look, she heard some movement in the bedroom of the side room, so she walked over. However, what she saw almost made Mother Gong pass out from anger!


    Mother Gong gritted her teeth with a pale face and looked at the two bodies on the bed in disbelief, she picked up a dustpan and threw it at Ding Yong who was on the bed. ¡°Good! This is how the Ding family does things! You do all kinds of sneaky things! This is how you behave!¡±


    Mother Gong¡¯s eyes were wide open as she slammed the Dustpan on Ding Yong¡¯s head. She wanted to hit him again, but Mother Ding stopped her. ¡°Mother-in-law, calm down! Things have already come to this¡­¡±


    Before mother Ding could finish her sentence, she cried out and covered her head. Mother Gong¡¯s second swing had hit Mother Ding¡¯s head instead, and her vision turned white and she felt dizzy from the pain.


    ¡°You bastards! You didn¡¯t have enough money for the betrothal gifts, didn¡¯t buy the four big items, and didn¡¯t do what you said you would do. Now that you don¡¯t have money, you want to get my daughter through dirty tricks! I¡¯m going to sue you! I¡¯ll call the police and say that she was raped and I¡¯ll arrest you all!¡± Mother Gong¡¯s eyes were red and bloodshot. She swung her dustpan again and hit Ding Yong¡¯s body.


    After being hit, Mother Ding¡¯s heart was still in fear, but she did not dare to stop her.


    Gong Baoxia woke up and saw this scene. She was already in tears. When she saw that Ding Yong had been hit twice, she quickly wrapped her clothes and got out of bed, she hugged Mother Gong¡¯s leg and cried, ¡°Mother! Stop hitting him! I was willing, and I gave consent to him. Please let Ding Yong go!¡±


    Pa!


    Mother Gong glared and slapped Gong Baoxia¡¯s face. ¡°Bastard! This is how you repay me for raising you! I didn¡¯t get a single cent for the betrothal gift, and you didn¡¯t even get the four big items! How happy do you think you¡¯ll be if you follow this family!¡±


    Gong Baoxia did not dare to make a sound after being slapped. Her tears were like beads that had lost their thread and could not stop flowing.


    Mother Gong panted heavily as she thought of something, she glared fiercely at Mother Ding and Ding Da Yong.. ¡°Just you wait! I¡¯ll find Ding Jun and Chen Zhiguo to reason with them! He¡¯s a lieutenant colonel, he can¡¯t possibly allow his brother-in-law to do such a thing! I want to expose you to everyone!¡±

 Chapter 38 - Reasoning with Ding Jun

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    Mother Gong was so angry that she did not even notice that one of her shoes had fallen to the side. Seeing this, Gong Baoxia quickly picked up the shoe and chased after her.


    Mother Ding panted heavily. She held her head and stared in the direction where Mother Gong had left, she spat. ¡°Bah! Does she want to look for Ding Jun? What can she do? Who¡¯s afraid of who? It¡¯s best to make it public and let everyone know that your daughter has lost her chastity.¡±


    In the Chen family¡¯s side room, Mother Gong shouted with grief and indignation. ¡°Ding Jun, Zhiguo, please do something. We¡¯re too ashamed to face anyone!¡±


    Ding Jun looked at Gong Baoxia beside her, her heart filled with complicated feelings. She had long known about Mother Ding¡¯s personality. She was selfish, greedy, and scheming. She just did not expect her to be able to do this. Chen Zhiguo also frowned at the side and did not speak.


    Ding Jun patted Mother Gong¡¯s shoulder and handed her a tissue. There was a hint of helplessness in her tone. ¡°Whatever you want to do now, I will support you.¡±


    Mother Gong was stunned for a moment and was a little angry. ¡°What do I want to do? What can I do now? My daughter¡¯s innocence has been tarnished. Sob, sob, sob. I just want to send them to the police station and let them receive the punishment they deserve!¡±


    Gong Baoxia had been tarnished. If she found a new husband for her, he would definitely not want her. All of this was because of Mother Ding and Ding Yong, the two shameless ones! However, if she called the police, more people would know that Gong Baoxia had lost her innocence.


    It was a small matter that she could not get married. However, their family¡¯s pride would be tarnished. They might not be able to stand up for the rest of their lives! Mother Gong was in a dilemma. When she saw Gong Baoxia, she was filled with anger.


    Gong Baoxia was crying like a pear blossom in the rain. When she heard this, she tugged on Mother Gong¡¯s sleeve again. With a sobbing tone, she said, ¡°Mother, don¡¯t send Ding Yong to the police station. I willingly did it. I really like Ding Yong. Mother, if you call the police, Ding Yong won¡¯t want me anymore. I won¡¯t be able to get married either. Mother, sob¡­¡±


    Mother Gong frowned. She was annoyed by her crying. Ding Jun and Chen Zhiguo did not respond.


    Seeing that Mother Gong did not respond, Gong Baoxia immediately knelt down, she kept bowing down. ¡°Mother, I beg you. I have always listened to you. Just listen to me this time! Mother, I beg you!¡±


    Gong Baoxia cried as she hit her head on the ground with a thud, soon, her forehead was blood red.


    Ding Jun quickly went forward to pull Gong Baoxia back, but Gong Baoxia struggled away from Ding Jun and continued to bow down.


    After all, Gong Baoxia was Mother Gong¡¯s own daughter. No matter how bain Mother Gong was, she could not bear to see her daughter like this. After panting for a while, Mother Gong looked to the side and shouted, ¡°Get up! Marry whoever you want! I won¡¯t call the police!¡±


    Gong Baoxia was stunned for a moment. She knew that Mother Gong had relented. The corners of her mouth curled up. Gong Baoxia went forward and hugged Mother Gong¡¯s leg. ¡°Thank you, mother! Thank you, mother!¡±


    Mother Gong snorted coldly and glared at Gong Baoxia. ¡°Why are you still lying on the ground?¡±


    Gong Baoxia quickly wiped her tears and got up.


    ¡°Ding Jun, sorry for disturbing you. My daughter¡­ sigh.¡±Mother Gong looked at Gong Baoxia and felt that she had failed to live up to her expectations. However, things had come to this point, and she had no choice but to compromise.


    Ding Jun sighed softly and said in a gentle tone, ¡°I understand. I¡¯m really sorry. I didn¡¯t know that my brother would do such a thing. If you need any help in the future, just let me know.¡±


    Mother Gong sighed and glanced at Chen Zhiguo at the side. Her tone softened a little. ¡°There¡¯s nothing to be sorry about. What your brother did has nothing to do with you. I was just too angry just now. Sorry for making a fool of myself.¡±


    Things had already developed to this extent. She could only settle for the second-best. As long as she could still cling onto Chen Zhiguo, her son¡¯s future would be more secure. If she could not get Gong Baoxia¡¯s dowry, so be it.


    Ding Jun held Mother Gong¡¯s hand and patted the back of her hand. Chen Zhiguo nodded and said in a low voice, ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡±


    Mother Gong glanced at Gong Baoxia, snorted coldly, and left. Mother Gong went directly from the Chen family home to her own home. Gong Baoxia went back to the Ding family home alone.


    When Mother Ding saw Gong Baoxia, she held her hand and kept looking behind her. ¡°How is it? Where¡¯s your mother? What did you all talk about?¡±


    Actually, she wanted to see if the police were coming. After all, she had done such a wicked thing, and she was afraid that Mother Gong would go all out and call the police. By then, her family would be finished.


    Ding Yong heard the commotion and ran out of the house. He hugged Bong Baoxia and asked, ¡°Baoxia, are you okay?¡±


    Gong Baoxia still had tears on her face. She looked at Ding Yong and Mother Ding and smiled. She said weakly, ¡°My mother has gone home. She has allowed me to marry Ding Yong..¡±

 Chapter 39 - Mother Ding with Two Faces

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Mother Ding¡¯s eyes widened and her grip on Gong Baoxia tightened. ¡°Really? That¡¯s great! Baoxia, then you will be a member of the Ding family from now on!¡±


    Ding Yong was also a little emotional. ¡°Baoxia, I will definitely not let you regret it! I will love you well, and my mother will also love you well!¡±


    Gong Baoxia felt a surge of warmth in her heart when she heard this, and she nodded affirmatively. ¡°Yes, yes!¡±


    Ding¡¯s Mother¡¯s eyes flashed with excitement and anticipation. She asked tentatively, ¡°Then when are we going to hold the banquet?¡±


    Even though there were no betrothal gifts or anything, the banquet still had to be arranged. After all, it was her son¡¯s wedding, the villagers had to know about it.


    Gong Baoxia hesitated for a moment. ¡°Anytime is fine, but I have to go home first.¡±


    Mother Ding thought of mother gong and nodded in understanding. ¡°Okay.¡±


    A few days later, Ding Yong and Gong Baoxia held the banquet. Without the betrothal gifts, the four gifts, and the main house, they still got married. Even though Mother Gong was very dissatisfied with the wedding, she still came to the banquet with a straight face for the sake of her relationship with Chen Zhiguo. During the banquet, she only chatted with Ding Jun and Chen Zhiguo.


    Ding Jun looked at Gong Baoxia, who was wearing a bright red wedding gown and smiling like a flower on the stage, and she sighed softly. After marrying into the Ding family, she would have a difficult life in the future with a mother-in-law like Mother Ding.


    Chen Zhiguo noticed that Ding Jun was a little disappointed. He gently shook her hand and said gently in a low voice, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±


    Ding Jun smiled gently. ¡°Nothing.¡±


    People had to bear the consequences of their decisions. It was their personal choice. No matter what Gong Baoxia faced in the future, she had to bear it herself. Perhaps this was fate.


    On the second day of the wedding, Gong Baoxia looked at Ding Yong beside her happily and smiled from the bottom of her heart. They were finally married. Ding Yong looked at Gong Baoxia and curled his lips. He gently kissed her forehead. ¡°Baoxia, I will treat you well for the rest of my life.¡±


    Gong Baoxia nodded. ¡°Yes, yes!¡±


    Ding Yong seemed to remember something and his eyes were filled with reluctance. ¡°I have to go to work today. I have to go to the neighboring village to help build a house. I have to leave early in the morning and come back at night. You have to wait for me to come back obediently.¡±


    Gong Baoxia tugged at Ding Yong¡¯s collar. She was also a little reluctant, but she smiled. ¡°Okay, Ding Yong wants to earn money for our future babies!¡±


    Ding Yong chuckled a few times and did not say anything else.


    The moment Ding Yong left, Mother Ding glared at Gong Baoxia. Gong Baoxia¡¯s eyes were filled with doubt. ¡°Mother, what¡¯s wrong?¡±


    Mother Ding¡¯s eyelids twitched, her eyes were filled with disdain and impatience. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? What did your mother teach you? Didn¡¯t she tell you that new wives should be more diligent? Keep your eyes open! Don¡¯t eat, drink, and sleep all day like a pig!¡±


    Gong Baoxia was at a loss. ¡°Mother, there¡¯s nothing to wash for the time being. I¡¯ve washed the dishes and swept the floor.¡±


    Mother Ding frowned. Without waiting for Gong Baoxia to finish, she shouted, ¡°Aiyo, that¡¯s amazing. You¡¯re tired already? You only did so little work. What¡¯s the point of marrying you? Don¡¯t be so spoiled like a young lady all day long. If you come to our house, you¡¯ll have to do more work. Go chop firewood in the yard!¡±


    Gong Baoxia¡¯s chest felt stuffy. She was a little surprised when she heard the last sentence. ¡°Mother, I¡¯ve never chopped firewood before, and there¡¯s still a lot of firewood.¡±


    Usually, the firewood was chopped by the men in the house. Ding Yong had also chopped a few piles a few days ago.


    ¡°If you haven¡¯t chopped it, you won¡¯t learn! So what if we still have firewood? It¡¯s going to be winter soon. Is that enough firewood? Are you still thinking of asking Ding Yong to chop them? He¡¯s my son, and he¡¯s not here to serve you. When I was a new wife, I also chopped firewood. Do you think you¡¯re special? Chop it quickly!¡±


    Mother Ding glared fiercely at Gong Baoxia, her tone filled with impatience. Gong Baoxia was immediately shocked. She thought that a few days ago, Mother Ding had held her hand and said how she would treat her well. Now, she was deliberately making things difficult for her.


    Gong Baoxia immediately felt disappointed. However, she was already married. As long as Ding Yong treated her well, she would be fine. Although there were tears in her eyes, Gong Baoxia still obediently went to the courtyard, she began to chop the firewood one by one..

 Chapter 40 - So That’s How You Are, Ding Jun

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Ding Yong rushed back from the neighboring village in the evening. Gong Baoxia looked at Ding Yong with tears in her eyes. She went forward to hug him tightly.


    There was a hint of a smile in Ding Yong¡¯s tone as he whispered, ¡°What¡¯s wrong? It¡¯s only been a day. Did you miss me so quickly?¡±


    Ding Yong stroked her head and looked at the new firewood in the yard. He was a little surprised. ¡°Ah, who chopped all these new firewood? Is father back?¡±


    Gong Baoxia looked up and was about to say that it was Mother Ding who asked her to chop them, she heard Mother Ding¡¯s voice. ¡°Aiyo, what are you doing? Do you feel so wronged just because I asked you to chop some firewood? Those who don¡¯t know will think that I¡¯ve mistreated you. Are you complaining to my son?¡±


    Ding Yong¡¯s mother walked out of the house with Gong Baoxia¡¯s freshly prepared food in her hands. Ding Yong frowned when he heard this. He quickly looked at Gong Baoxia¡¯s hand. Indeed, her entire palm was covered in red blood from the abrasion of the broken skin. It looked terrible. Ding Yong frowned. He could not bear to look at Gong Baoxia.


    Ding Yong looked at Mother Ding but did not dare to raise his voice. ¡°Mother, Baoxia is a girl. How can you ask her to do heavy work?¡±


    Mother Ding was stunned for a moment before she shrieked, ¡°Aiyo, they really say that a son has forgotten his mother after marrying a daughter-in-law! It¡¯s only been a few days, and I only asked her to do a little bit of work. Your father is not at home. Are you blaming me now?¡±


    Mother Ding shouted. Ding Yong quickly went forward and held Mother Ding¡¯s arm, there was a hint of guilt in his tone. ¡°Mother, it¡¯s not like that. I was just asking. I didn¡¯t say anything.¡±


    Ding Yong tried his best to comfort Mother Ding and completely ignored Gong Baoxia.


    Gong Baoxia looked at the scene of the mother and son¡¯s deep love and frowned. She felt a sharp pain in her heart and turned her head to walk out. Ding Yong quickly stopped her. ¡°Baoxia, where are you going?¡±


    Gong Baoxia did not turn her head. She tried her best to maintain her normal tone. ¡°I¡¯m going out for a walk after dinner. Hurry up and eat.¡±


    After saying that, Gong Baoxia walked out of the courtyard without waiting for the two of them to react. Ding Yong hesitated for a moment but did not chase after her.


    Ding Jun had the habit of going out for a walk after dinner. Chen Zhiguo was worried about her walking at night, so the two of them went for a walk together. Unexpectedly, they saw Gong Baoxia squatting and curled up under a big tree.


    ¡°Sister-in-law?¡± Ding Jun said, a hint of surprise in her tone. Gong Baoxia quickly wiped away her tears when she saw Ding Jun.


    ¡°Ding Jun¡­¡±


    Ding Jun¡¯s tone was a little concerned. ¡°What happened to you? What happened?¡±


    Gong Baoxia was initially stammering and trying to hide the truth, but it seemed that she could not hold it in anymore. She cried out, ¡°I used to think that Ding Yong was honest, dull, and kind-hearted. Only today did I realize that he¡¯s a man who has no opinions and is too timid. He only listens to his mother.¡±


    Gong Baoxia¡¯s words were so vague that Ding Jun could roughly guess what was going on. She shook Gong Baoxia¡¯s hand. ¡°Sister-in-law, I have been my mother¡¯s daughter for more than ten years. I know her better than you do. She is a person who doesn¡¯t listen to reason. Don¡¯t be afraid of her. As long as you sit upright, don¡¯t be afraid of her. If she makes things difficult for you, you resist. If she scolds you, you argue with her. If she hits you, you fight back. Don¡¯t let her bully you. Don¡¯t worry about Ding Yong getting angry. He¡¯s a person with no opinions. Whether Mother Ding has the upper hand or you have the upper hand, it doesn¡¯t make any difference to him. You can try.¡±


    Gong Baoxia was dumbfounded for a moment. She did not seem to expect Ding Jun to say such a thing. In her opinion, Ding Jun should speak for her family. She was more or less an outsider. However, now, Ding Jun was speaking from her own point of view.


    A warm current surged through her heart. Gong Baoxia shook Ding Jun¡¯s hand, and her tone was filled with gratitude. ¡°I will try it in the future.¡±


    Ding Jun nodded with a complicated expression. ¡°Yes, yes. It¡¯s dark now. It¡¯s not safe outside. You should go back quickly.¡±


    Gong Baoxia nodded. ¡°Yes.¡±


    Ding Jun and Chen Zhiguo looked at each other. Chen Zhiguo shook Ding Jun¡¯s hand even harder. There was a hint of a smile in the man¡¯s voice. ¡°So that¡¯s how you are, Ding Jun.¡±


    This little woman always seemed to be able to surprise him.


    Ding jun smiled lightly and did not say anything.


    The next day, Ding Jun set up the cake stall at the entrance of the courtyard as usual. It was almost afternoon. The sun was about to set, and there were fewer customers who came to buy cakes.


    Ding Jun was just about to get up and close the stall when another man came. ¡°Give me a piece of egg yolk pastry.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    The man¡¯s eyes were shifty as he sized up Ding Jun¡¯s exquisite figure and swallowed his saliva silently.


    Ding Jun packed the cake and did not find anything strange. However, when she reached out to take the money, the man grabbed her hand! A hint of panic flashed across Ding Jun¡¯s eyes, and she instantly raised her voice.. ¡°What are you doing?¡±