Northeast: My Absurd Woman

Chapter 99 The Desire for Women

Zhang Changyao recalled the scene of Lin Qiu throwing herself into his arms and unbuckling his belt.

They couldn't help but laugh at Yang Wuni, saying she wanted money more than people.

"Zhang Changyao, I know you and Lin Qiu have feelings for each other, and I also know she is good to you."

If she wants to be with you, and you want to marry her, there's nothing I can do to stop her.

It's better to do as Lin Qiu said, relax and stop overthinking.

Thirty yuan a month, even a worker can't earn that much.

"If I have money, I can support my children and myself, so I'm not afraid you'll abandon me."

Yang Wuni pretended to be happy, but turned her back and ignored Zhang Changyao.

When they arrived home, Zhang Kaiju took the pork and vermicelli into the house without inviting Zhang Changyao and Yang Wuni to eat.

Zhang Changyao walked into the room and saw that Zhao Xiulan's face was turned towards the wall, and she did not turn around to look at her.

Zhang Kaiju also looked displeased, and unceremoniously pushed Zhang Changyao out, closing the door behind him.

At night, Zhang Changyao tried to pull Yang Wuni into his arms, but she nudged him a few times with her elbow.

"This little temper of hers can come on so easily. I'll go and approve the property for Lin Qiu tomorrow morning."

If you don't agree, I won't go. I won't accept the money Lin Qiu offers to build the house.

Since you and she don't get along, try to minimize contact to avoid causing trouble.

No matter how easy it is to make money, I can't afford to ruin my family. I don't want to be a bachelor without a wife.

Zhang Changyao lay down, covered his head with the blanket, and waited for Yang Wuni's reaction.

"Zhang Changyao, you can't do that. If you dare offend my God of Wealth, I'll never forgive you."

Lin Qiu has a lot of money; if we don't earn it, she'll have to give it to someone else.

When I have money, I'll bring my uncle over to take care of me. Without my uncle, I wouldn't be where I am today.

Why don't we bring my dad here too, and build them a small house?

My good-for-nothing father might be able to find a wife in your village like your father did.

Yang Wuni nestled in Zhang Changyao's arms, dreaming about her life after she became rich.

"Wu Ni, if your father moves here, then I'll have to stay far away, or I'll build him a house on the mountain."

"My father had a hard time marrying Zhao Xiulan, and now your father has tricked him into it."

Zhang Changyao also helped Yang Wuni imagine, and the two laughed together after they finished talking.

The next morning, Zhang Changyao went to see Hu Xianfa again, and Hu Xianfa was stunned by what Zhang Changyao said.

"What? Outsiders want to build houses in our village? That won't do."

Hu Xianfa shook his head vigorously, repeatedly saying he disagreed.

Village Chief Hu, the people coming to build the house are the grain depot director's son and daughter-in-law.

They wanted to come because they saw that our village had a good atmosphere.

Zhang Changyao wanted to use his title as the director of the grain depot to sway Hu Village Chief.

"You're talking about Director Liao of the grain depot, the one whose son is paralyzed, right?"

Village Chief Hu took out a golden gourd-shaped cigarette, squatted on the table, lit it with a match, and took a deep drag.

"I don't know her last name, but her daughter-in-law is my high school classmate."

Zhang Changyao spoke frankly, and he could tell from Hu Village Chief's voice that he knew Lin Qiu's father-in-law.

"Director Liao, this old man is trying to send his son away."

That way he could be with that woman without any constraints.

No, I have to squeeze some money out of him; I can't do things for him for nothing.

"Zhang Changyao, you go back first. I'll let you know after I've sorted things out on my end."

Village Chief Hu pressed the cigarette butt, which was about to burn his hand, into the ashtray made from a rice bowl, and waved for Zhang Changyao to go back and wait for news.

"oh!"

Zhang Changyao understood that Village Chief Hu wanted to use this opportunity to ask Lin Qiu for a favor, so he had no choice but to put the matter aside.

Upon entering the village, he did not go home but went directly to find Zhang Shuhua.

I want to know what Zhang Shuhua said to Guan Lin when she went back.

Before they had gone far, they saw Hou Da Yanjing waiting at their doorstep.

"Zhang Changyao, where are you going? I've been waiting for you for ages!"

When Hou Da Yan saw that Zhang Changyao hadn't gone home, he jogged over to look for him.

"Big Eyes, did you need something?" Zhang Changyao stood waiting for Big Eyes.

"Zhang Changyao, I heard from your sister-in-law that Zheng Meizhi is going to marry Guan Lin."

Guan Lin is almost forty years old and has ten children at home. How could he possibly marry her?

Could you ask Zheng Meizhi if she agrees to marry me?

Hou Da's face was half red as he nudged Zhang Changyao with his elbow.

"Big Eyes, you know what, as long as you don't mind that she's pregnant, this thing might work out."

My second brother is absolutely not going to marry Zheng Meizhi, and their family is desperate for a solution.

Seeing that things had taken a turn for the better, Zhang Changyao went along with Hou Da's words.

They didn't mention at all that they wanted to marry Zheng Meizhi to Guan Yutian.

A woman like Zheng Meizhi would make any man's life miserable if he married her.

Guan Yutian is an honest boy, so he's unlikely to be able to subdue Zheng Meizhi.

It's better to stay single; at least you won't be cuckolded.

"Zhang Changyao, go ask him for me, and I'll give you a big hen that lays eggs."

Hou Da Yan didn't dare to ask himself, fearing Zheng Jingren's castration knife.

"Big eyes, I can't even talk to Zheng Jingren."

"Let's go find my aunt and ask her for you." Zhang Changyao pulled Hou Da Yanjing to find Zhang Shuhua.

"Changyao, Big Eyes, what brings you two together? Something up?"

Zhang Shuhua was nailing a curtain on the kang (a heated brick bed). When she saw the two of them coming, she put the sickle on the edge of the kang behind her.

Zhang Changyao told Zhang Shuhua about Hou Dayingyan's intention to marry Zheng Meizhi, and listened to her opinion.

"Big eyes, you're such a sharp-eyed child, you know Zheng Meizhi is a good girl."

"You and Changyao wait for me at home. I'll go ask for you now."

Zhang Shuhua was struggling with this matter when she heard that Hou Dayeyan wanted to marry Zheng Meizhi, so she didn't dare to delay for a moment.

Zhang Changyao and Hou Daye lay silently, one at the head of the kang (heated brick bed) and the other at the foot.

If he didn't want to get Zheng Meizhi out of there as soon as possible, he wouldn't have paid any attention to Hou Da Yanjing.

More than half an hour later, Zhang Shuhua excitedly pushed open the door and entered the house.

Before he could even speak, he took off his shoes, climbed onto the kang (a heated brick bed), sat cross-legged, and prepared to negotiate with Hou Da Yanjing.

"Auntie, how's it going?" Zhang Changyao sat up abruptly and asked.

Hou Da slowly sat up straight, his eyes filled with worry as he timidly looked at Zhang Shuhua.

"It's done. I've convinced both Zheng Jingren and Zheng Meizhi."

"That's right, Zheng Meizhi wants a new set of clothes, fifty yuan, and a new set of bedding."

After Zhang Shuhua finished speaking, she looked at Hou Da's big eyes, waiting for his response.

"Auntie, Zheng Meizhi didn't say how much the new clothes cost, did she?"

My family doesn't have much money, and I don't know if it's enough.

Hou Da Yanjing had never worn new clothes before and didn't know how much a new set of clothes cost.

When you're intimidated, the words you speak lack confidence.

"Big eyes, a new outfit doesn't cost much."

Go to town and buy a piece of cloth, then bring it back and I'll make it for you.

Zhang Shuhua, being a good person to the end, took on the responsibility of making clothes for Hou Da Yanjing.

"Auntie, I'll go prepare now. I'll buy some things later."

"Take me to Zheng Jingren's house, and we'll set a date."

Hou's big eyes gleamed; his desire for women made him care about nothing else.

"Big eyes, there's one more thing your aunt needs to tell you first."

"Zheng Meizhi is pregnant; you'd better not mind."