The Girl Who Dared to Blossom

CHAPTER 15

Full of Curiosity

Gazing at Mingyue in front of him, Yao Wei was almost under the idea that she was the one in charge.

This was just a seventeen-year-old kid, after all...

Ever since Mingyuehad saved Zhou Gzheng, Yao Wie had been curious about this girl because Mingyue had shown remarkable patience, showing a maturity that surpassed many adults when it came to handling situations.

It was said that, having been saved by Ni Yang, Zhou Gzheng asked what she wanted, even if it meant a large sum of money, he would do his best to please her.

Surprisingly,Mingyue's request was very easy.

All she wanted was to leave the Shufen family and Dam Village easily.

Later on, it was heard that Zhou Gzheng investigated Mingyue, but the findings were always the same.

She was just a blank paper of a country girl.

Born in Dam village, raised in Dam village.

"Uncle Yao, this is where we should part ways. Every banquet has to end eventually. I wish you every success in the future," Mingyue bade goodbye to Yao Wei at the door of the town.

"Alright, I'll take your good words. Safe travels to you too," Yao Wei stopped.

"Goodbye Uncle Yao," Mingyue waved.

"Goodbye," Yao Wie watched the leaving forms of Xiumei and her daughter.

After the mother and daughter turned a corner and could no longer see Yao Wie, Xiumei asked, "Yangyang, how do you know Secretary Zhou?"

Xiumei was filled with questions.

Mingyue Told her mother the entire story, to which Xiumei replied with a laugh, "My Yangyang, you're amazing! Thanks to Secretary Zhou's help today, otherwise, we wouldn't have been able to leave so easily."

Little did they know, the moment they left Dam Village, the locals started to talk.

In these days without TVs, internet, or cell phones, people could only turn to talk to pass their time.

In addition to Old LadyShufen's protest, everyone in the village knew about this event.

"If I were Yongqiang, I would have killed that slut Xiumei! Not only is she unable to bear a son, but she also runs off with another man! How shameless!"

"TheShufen family is so generous! If she were my daughter-in-law, I wouldn't let her get through that door today!"

"Xiumei, not only did she cheat and eloped, but she also took the two granddaughters of theShufen Family. As the old saying goes, 'When it comes to marriage, you need to examine the other party's three generations.' You really can't take in a woman from outside whose background you don't know!"

"Shh..." Another person pulled their husband's hand, "Keep your voices down, I think this might not be entirely Cuihua's fault. Cuihua is always an honest person, undertaking all the heavy duties in theShufen household. Didn't you notice that theShufen family recently welcomed a new pregnant woman? There could be more to this story than meets the eye. We outsiders can't see everything clearly."

"Hm, that makes sense. But no matter what, Xiumei shouldn't have divorced. After being divorced, which man would dare to want this worn shoe?"

Mingyue didn't care about whether people gossiped or not; as long as she lived easily, she was fine.

In any age, money is the boss.

Her present dream was to earn money.

Although this was a rather basic dream, money was the basis for life.

Three hours later, the mother-daughter duo arrived at the township.

The township was about ten kilometres or so from the village. Quite clearly, the city wasShufench busier compared to the village, with street sellers selling various goods. Despite it not being as modern as the 21st century, one could still see hints of more modern aspects.

Xiumei had never left Dam Village for over a decade, and now, the thrilling scene left her stunned.

She had no idea how Shufench the outside world had changed.

"Mom, let's find a place to eat first." It was already past twelve in the afternoon, and they had been holding their growling bellies for three hours.

Xiumei looked at the shops on both sides of the street and paused, "Yangyang, this should be very expensive, right?"

Going byMingyue's plans, they might also be going to Beijing. Where would they get so Shufench money to splurge now?

Zhou Gzheng did give them money, but what about their costs in Beijing?

Xiumei was a frugal person.

"It's okay, we can afford a bowl of rice." Ni Yang, carrying her younger sister, walked into a nearby small restaurant.

This restaurant was not a state-owned one, but a private business, giving cheap and delicious meals.

Mingyue Ordered a portion of stewed pork, a pot of chicken soup, and a piece of stir-fried veggies. Rice was free, and altogether, it cost less than 10 yuan in total.

For the first time, Mingyue felt money was easy to spend.

In the 21st century, this amount of food would cost at least 300 or 400 yuan.

"Yangyang, let's just eat a little. There's no need to waste money." Xiumei felt a bit overwhelmed, looking at all the good food in front of her.

When has she ever eaten such good food in her life?

When she was in theShufen home, she ate the worst food, all the good stuff was left for Old LadyShufen and Yongqiang.

"Mom, just eat. I've paid already," Mingyuepoured a bowl of chicken soup for Xiumei, "If we don't, it will be wasted."

In the eighties, there were a few broiler chickens, so the chicken soup was covered with a wax yellow oil, and the soup was delicious and spicy, and the chicken melted in the mouth - it was a real delight. This was also the first proper meal Mingyue had since her return.

Listening to Ni Yang, Xiumei started drinking the chicken soup in big gulps. She was, at her core, not a selfish person.

People in this age didn't have a lot in their bellies, so their appetites were quite big. The mother and daughter quickly finished two meals, a soup, and several bowls of rice.

In the meantime, Xiumei went to the restroom to milk the child and asked the owner's wife for some wood ash.

In this age, there was no such thing as diapers, so people would make a cloth bag and fill it with wood ash. While it's not as good as a diaper, it's better than nothing, and more helpful than a thin nappy.

"Here you go, young lady. Here is the wood ash you asked for." The diner owner's wife was a very kind person and gave her a full bag of wood ash.

"Thank you, ma'am," Xiumei received it with both hands, thanking her.

Mingyue, holding her younger sister, walked ahead, "Mom, let's go to the county town first, spend the night, and take the train to Beijing tomorrow morning."