Rebirth in Famine: She Thrives by Lucky Space

Chapter 1054: Conversation

Because of my own ignorance and foolishness, it has led to the current situation, so she is unwilling to live with many people.Since we are already married, I want to live well in the future.

After experiencing this double betrayal, Zheng Mingzhu has become wary of everyone. She doesn’t want to go through that pain a second time.

She washed up briefly in the simple shower room before going inside.

Xu Chunshan had already made arrangements for him, and none of the four female comrades objected.

"Mingzhu, you should rest. We’ll leave early tomorrow. We can talk on the road."

Zheng Mingzhu nodded and entered the dormitory. She saw a set of luggage that hadn’t been touched and realized it belonged to Xu Chunshan.

She climbed onto the kang, laid down the mat, and lay down.

The room was silent, with only the sound of soft breathing.

Zheng Mingzhu lay there feeling very at ease, and she didn’t know why she felt this way.

Is it because she feels settled after getting married? Or does she think she has found a home? She couldn’t explain it to herself.

Today should have been a heartbreaking day. Hit by the blow of double betrayal, she didn’t even have the courage to live at that time.

But she didn’t expect to get married right away. Even more surprising, she could lie here peacefully tonight.

Now thinking of Wang Hongpeng, she still felt heartache and difficulty breathing; maybe he had always been fake with her?

Judging by past behavior, he must have been very weary of me, right?

Zheng Mingzhu laughed at herself, thinking she had been blinded by so-called love.

But she won’t be anymore. Grandpa used to watch her and sigh; maybe he was disappointed with her? Maybe he blamed himself for not raising her properly?

Grandpa, now I understand. Though it’s already too late and you’re not by my side, I ultimately didn’t end up completely foolish, nor was I completely deceived.

Tears rolled down her cheeks onto the pillow, filled with regret, sadness, and mostly relief.

Pan Xiaoying couldn’t hold it in anymore. "Zheng Zhqing, I want to ask you, what were you thinking? You just met and decided to marry?"

Zheng Mingzhu calmly said, "You are fortunate; there’s no intrigue, no deceit, and though you’re not like a family, the way you get along is enviable.

Actually, taking this step is quite simple. Getting married isn’t bad."

"Zheng Zhqing, you don’t even understand Xu Chunshan, yet you got married? What if you find out you’re not compatible later?"

"It’s a gamble. Does spending a long time together guarantee happiness?"

"But at least you’d understand each other better."

"Is what’s presented in front of you necessarily real?"

Zheng Mingzhu’s words indeed stumped the four girls.

Yes, who can guarantee? Even if it’s real now, things will change in the future.

Now, the four of them felt quite uneasy.

"Zheng Zhqing, won’t you feel unwilling?"

"Why not content? This is my choice. If I really made a wrong choice, that was my own doing.

When the time comes, I’ll swallow the bitter fruit myself."

The four girls were genuinely shocked by Zheng Mingzhu’s words.

But it’s her own decision. As she said, in the end, no matter the sweetness or bitterness, she would face it alone.

Yan Shuping felt very confused as well. She realized she had feelings for Wei Kaiyun and was willing to endure insults if he responded to her.

However, he never even looked at her. She had to admit Jiang Xinyu was indeed exceptional, and she couldn’t compare to her at all.

Better to give up; I’m already twenty-one, shouldn’t miss the best time.

After listening to the old Zhqing from Jin Family Village today, she was determined to settle down here.

But Fan Youcai, who spoke to her, looks ordinary, and his circumstances are quite average. There’s no comparison with Wei Kaiyun. Truly, she’s unwilling.

Yet he should still be better than the people in the village, right? Besides, none of the appropriate-aged male youth from Li Family Village have shown interest in them four.

It’s a bit embarrassing. She knows all the young people in Li Family Village have jobs now.

They earn wages and also get food rations.

Economically, they are doing better than those in the city, but there’s still a bit of imbalance.

As a city person, how can I possibly marry a villager?

Better to choose from the Zhqings, as Chen Zhqing said. If there’s a chance to return to the city in the future, being a Zhqing, even if not from the same city, it’s easier than moving from the countryside, right?

If I really married someone from the countryside, their family wouldn’t agree to me returning to the city.

I must return to the city, which will surely cause conflicts. By then, there’s no certain way to leave.

The five girls each had their thoughts, but the next day, after hearing the rooster crow, Zheng Mingzhu got up, folded her blankets quietly, and got off the kang.

She met Xu Chunshan in the yard.

"Wait a moment, I’ll boil some water. You can wash up."

"Okay, let’s do it together. Shall we cook today?"

"Sure."

Breakfast was still corn gruel. By the time everyone got up, the meal was ready. Seven people ate together.

Then those who needed to work went to work, and Xu Chunshan and she returned to Liu Family Village.

"Mingzhu, let me tell you about myself.

I’m the third in the family, with one brother above and one sister below, and two younger brothers.

Our family situation is very ordinary. Originally, my elder sister was supposed to come to the countryside, but my parents felt sorry for her, so they sent me instead.

I’m a high school graduate, without any bad habits."

Zheng Mingzhu breathed a sigh of relief after hearing Xu Chunshan’s introduction, knowing that even going to the countryside required screening.

But apart from knowing his name, she knew nothing about her husband, which left her feeling uneasy.

"In my family, it’s just my grandpa and me, but my grandpa was taken away and his life remains uncertain."

"You’ll certainly find out." Xu Chunshan tried to comfort Zheng Mingzhu.

"I’ve written to many people, but haven’t received any replies."

This is something unavoidable. No one wanted to take this risk now, but her anxiety was real.

"By the way, I’ll inform my family about our marriage.

They won’t interfere in my matters. If there’s really a chance to return later, we’ll just go back to see."

Zheng Mingzhu nodded. Listening to Xu Chunshan’s tone, she knew he hadn’t come willingly either and probably harbored grievances against his family.

The two walked quickly, as there were still procedures to be done in Liu Family Village and luggage to organize.