Northeast: My Absurd Woman

Chapter 199 A Scheme That Goes to the Bone

Zhang Changyao was stunned by Miao Yu's words and didn't dare to eat the dishes in front of him.

With chopsticks in his mouth, he pondered the meaning behind Miao Yu's words.

"Zhang Changyao, why aren't you eating? Are you afraid I'll drug you?"

Miao Yu grinned mischievously, her two dimples standing out prominently.

"Director Miao, I'm thinking about what you just said, the implication that you're missing a child."

Do you want me to help you find a partner? Or do you want to borrow someone's man?

"I can see you're truly in love with Liao Zhi; you wouldn't be thinking of getting together with him, would you?"

Zhang Changyao didn't spell things out too clearly, waiting for Miao Yu to admit it herself.

"Zhang Changyao, what are you thinking? My feelings for Liao Zhi are those of an older brother."

I said that because of the friendship between Liao Zhi and my older brother.

Why would I pick up a man that Lin Qiu doesn't want and treat him like a treasure?

He can't move, and when I said I liked him, it was to give him hope to live.

It's more effective than trying to fool him with a fake letter from Lin Qiu, right?

When Lin Qiu comes back, she'll have to thank me for helping her man regain his confidence.

Besides, what if Director Liao knew I liked his son?

Wouldn't they bring grain to my house to curry favor with me?

That old bastard is rich; it would be a shame to miss this opportunity if we didn't teach him a lesson.

Getting a little bit from him is more than what I make by catching pigs or dozens of women.

Hahaha……"

Miao Yu took a sip of wine, slapped the table, and laughed heartily.

"Ah! You people in officialdom really know how to scheme to the core of a person's being."

They wouldn't even spare mosquitoes, insects, horseflies, or ants, let alone people, would they?

Hahaha!"

Zhang Changyao also smiled, but it was a bitter smile, a helpless smile from the bottom of his heart.

Laugh at the filth and depravity under the power, laugh at the unfairness of this world.

How can such a filthy soul dare to parade around waving the banner of serving the people, acting recklessly and wantonly?

"Zhang Changyao, you'd better not know too much as an ordinary citizen."

If you keep talking nonsense like this, I might arrest you.

Ordinary people have their own way of life, and officials have their own rules for survival.

Everyone has their own hardships and difficulties; it's best if everyone just muddles through life.

Decades will pass in the blink of an eye, and then we'll be buried in the yellow earth.

Decades from now, who the hell will remember who you are?

Miao Yu's face was flushed, and she drank another glass of baijiu, looking troubled and distressed.

"Director Miao, you officials are always shouting orders and being fat on your bellies. What worries do you have?"

Unlike us ordinary people, who struggle to find enough to eat three meals a day and worry for days about what to eat.

Zhang Changyao had a couple of drinks with Miao Yu and also looked slightly tipsy.

"Zhang Changyao, you worry about food, you worry about money, you worry about surviving."

For me, these are the most basic and simplest things, not things to worry about.

If you can solve something with your hands or money, what's there to worry about?

What people fear most is having money, power, and yet still having worries.

Tell me, what do you do when power and money can't solve something?

Miao Yu spread her hands, curled up one corner of her mouth, and asked Zhang Changyao mischievously.

"Director Miao, you're talking nonsense. With power and money, what problem can't you solve?"

Zhang Changyao spread out the braised pork slices and dumplings that the restaurant owner had served to let cool.

I picked up a dumpling with a broken skin and put it in my mouth.

"Zhang Changyao, I have something to say. You need to use your money and power to help me resolve it."

Miao Yu's lips twitched slightly, but she immediately regained her composure and looked at Zhang Changyao.

"Hmm! Go ahead and say it! I'll listen." Zhang Changyao was unconvinced and secretly cursed Miao Yu for being pretentious.

"I want to have a child with someone I love, and I want my child to be as handsome as his father. How can I do that?"

Miao Yu looked at Zhang Changyao meaningfully, waiting for his answer.

"Director Miao, that's easy! Just marry the person you love!"

Zhang Changyao gave Miao Yu a perfunctory reply.

"The person I like doesn't like me back, and besides, we're already married and have children. What should I do?" Miao Yu continued to press.

"Director Miao, isn't that just wishful thinking? This can't be done."

This isn't about money or power; you're just making things difficult for yourself.

Zhang Changyao kept rummaging through the vegetables and dumplings on his plate.

"In other words, it can't be resolved, and it looks like we really have to force it."

"Zhang Changyao, I'm tired and my head is spinning. Can you take me home in your donkey cart?"

Miao Yu stopped talking nonsense and got up to find the restaurant owner to sign the papers.

"Director Miao, your car is still at the door. I've already put the car in, so I can't take you with me."

"I think you should push your bike back slowly. The town isn't big, you'll be home in no time."

"Boss, please pack up my vegetables and dumplings; it's such a waste to throw them away."

Zhang Changyao was preoccupied with bringing the vegetables and dumplings back to Yang Wuni and didn't want to waste a single moment.

"Zhang Changyao, you don't need to worry about the car, just take me back right away."

If I say it's okay for your wife to be from an ethnic minority, then she'll agree.

I said no, and I'd immediately go and get her sterilized, you believe me?

Miao Yu pointed at Zhang Changyao, threatening him and forcing him to obey her.

"Director Miao, that's not what I meant. I was just wondering if you'd have a bike to ride to work tomorrow morning."

I'll take you there, right now. Let's pack the food and leave immediately.

Zhang Changyao was caught in Miao Yu's clutches and had no choice but to obey her.

Put the packaged dumplings and vegetables into a bucket and tie it to the car bed.

He turned around to help Miao Yu, who was unsteady on her feet, and made her sit in the middle of the donkey cart.

"Zhang Changyao, let me tell you, God gave you this appearance, so go farm."

You're really wasting your potential; you don't know how to cherish yourself.

Back then, we female classmates secretly watched you every day.

I dream about being with you every night, you reading a book and I looking at you.

Lin Qiu was just being immature, still indulging in endless love affairs.

If you stay with me, I'll make you walk like a log within three days.

Miao Yu, reeking of alcohol, grabbed a bucket of water beside her with one hand and tugged at the back of Zhang Changyao's shirt with the other.

Fueled by alcohol, he poured out his heart to Zhang Changyao.

"Director Miao, please be careful. My donkey is a bit unruly. Don't hurt your back."

Zhang Changyao didn't want to continue the conversation, so he reminded Miao Yu to be careful.

"Haha! If you hurt my back, I'll sue you."

I'll stay on your kang (heated brick bed) and have you serve me like you would Liao Zhi.

Miao Yu pointed to a path on the east side, gesturing for Zhang Changyao to walk in that direction.

Miao Yu's home wasn't far; it was at the end of an alley after two turns.

"Zhang Changyao, we're here, we're here. Help me out of the car, I'll go inside and get your things."

I bought Liao Zhi a radio; take it back and let him listen to it.

Staring at the rooftop all day, even if you're not stupid, you'll slowly become one.

My house is cold and quiet; could you please help me boost my yang energy?

Miao Yu stretched out a hand, waiting for Zhang Changyao to come and help her out of the car.

Zhang Changyao, who was reluctant just moments before, heard a radio playing.

He quickly went over and raised his arm to Miao Yu, but overlooked the last thing Miao Yu said.