After the frail beauty went to the countryside, she went crazy with scientific research.

Chapter 218, Episode 0226: Eating the gossip of Zheng Weiguo (Part 2)
Lin Yuexi couldn't give Zhang Hongying a definite answer either, "I should be able to stay for four or five days."

The higher-ups did indeed give her enough attention, and did not force her to do anything or designate a place for her to go, but respected her choice.

So she could choose to go back to Jiuquan to continue, or she could take a break. However, if she took a break, she couldn't stay there for too long, since her other identity was still that of an educated youth in the Hongxing Brigade.

"There are some cucumbers growing well in the yard. I'll go pick some for you to try."

Zhang Hongying was already quite satisfied with four or five days; she would become uneasy if it went on for longer.

The environment in the Northwest is too harsh. Even though Lin Yuexi seems to be in good health now, in Zhang Hongying's subconscious, her daughter is still that delicate little girl who isn't very close to her and can't stay here any longer.

"Mom, wait a minute, I'll go too."

Lin Yuexi had already gotten up and changed her clothes, and she took Zhang Hongying's hand as they went to the courtyard outside.

There were very few jobs available for military dependents in the Northwest Production and Construction Corps. Before Zhang Hongying arrived, all the positions were already filled. Zhang Hongying didn't try to take them, but she couldn't stay idle, so she cleared out the land in the yard and planted a lot of things.

There are corn, soybeans, cabbage, rapeseed, cucumbers, and so on.

The only problem is that there's a water shortage here, so the plants in the yard don't look very healthy.

The cucumbers were planted in the left corner of the yard, on a two-meter-high trellis. There were less than twenty cucumbers hanging pitifully, the largest of which was only two fingers wide and the smallest was only the size of a thumb.

No wonder her mother said it was a taste of something new.

Zhang Hongying picked the two largest ones, washed them in the kitchen, gave one to Lin Yuexi, and took one for herself and took a big gulp.

"Don't underestimate its size, (chew, chew, chew), these little things taste the best. (chew, chew, chew)"

Lin Yuexi also took a bite, and her eyes immediately lit up after chewing.

Zhang Hongying raised an eyebrow at her triumphantly, "Mom wasn't lying to you, was she?"
The cucumber wasn't big, and the mother and daughter finished it in no time.

Then Zhang Hongying led Lin Yuexi to the kitchen to knead dough and chop dumpling filling, preparing to make dumplings for dinner.

Zhang Hongying didn't let Lin Yuexi help chop the dumpling filling, but she didn't stop her from making the dumplings.

The two of them were working together and naturally started chatting about the gossip around them.

The Northwest Production and Construction Corps' family compound is bustling with activity!

There are all sorts of cases: conflicts between mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law, younger sisters-in-law trying to oust their older sisters, and women being kicked out of the group for misconduct.

As the old saying goes, wherever there are people, there is a world of intrigue and conflict, and that is absolutely true.

The mother and daughter busied themselves with their food, and when Leng Zhi returned, a large bowl of cooked dumplings was already waiting for him on the table.

"What are you having for dinner? It smells so good." Her voice preceded her arrival.

Lin Yuexi came out to greet him, taking his coat and hanging it by the door as she replied, "Mom specially made dumplings this afternoon, with pork and cabbage filling, which is Dad's favorite."

"That's great! By the way, where's your mom?"

"Mom went to deliver dumplings to Uncle Zheng's house."

No sooner had he finished speaking than Zhang Hongying's voice rang out from outside the door.

"I'm back." Leng Zhi sat down at the table and turned to look at her. Seeing that she didn't look well, he asked curiously, "What's wrong? Did something happen to the Zheng family?"

Zhang Hongying brushed off any dust she might have on her clothes before coming in. She washed her hands first, then came over and started packing dumplings for Leng Zhi and Lin Yuexi while telling Leng Zhi about Zheng Qi'an.

Leng Zhi frowned slightly after hearing this. "Don't be fooled by Lao Zheng's easygoing appearance. Once he makes up his mind, nothing can change it. He's very stubborn. Yang Limei had better not get involved in Zheng Qi'an's affairs, otherwise she might cross Lao Zheng's bottom line."

Old Zheng is a very loyal person, but his loyalty is based on principles. If you cross his bottom line, he can be more ruthless than anyone else.

Although he and Lao Zheng had been partners for over a decade, Lao Zheng wasn't originally supposed to come with him to the Northwest this time. However, Lao Zheng applied for a transfer without hesitation.

Although both of them were promoted in terms of position, one was in the capital and the other was in the frontier. In ancient times, they were both somewhat exiled.

This is one of Lao Zheng's righteous and loyal side.

But if anyone crosses Lao Zheng's bottom line, he can be ruthless and show no mercy to even his closest relatives.

For example, four years ago, one of Lao Zheng's cousins ​​got into trouble. You might say it was a big problem, but it wasn't. There are plenty of second and third-generation rich kids in Beijing who make similar minor mistakes. If you pull some strings, you can leave no trace. But Lao Zheng personally sent him to jail.

This is Lao Zheng's 'ruthlessness'!
If it were anyone else, their father might soften over time after being kicked out of the Zheng family. But since it was Old Zheng, Leng Zhi knew there was absolutely no room for negotiation.

Fearing his wife might not understand and would soften her heart, Leng Zhi cautioned her: "Don't completely trust Yang Limei just because you're close to her. Many things Zheng Qi'an has done are unforgivable. Old Zheng only kicked him out of the house because he was soft-hearted. Because of this, Old Zheng has always felt guilty towards the Party."

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"No way? It's that serious? Limei only told me about him being with two girls at the same time, which I don't know about."

Leng Zhi glanced at his daughter, who was staring intently at him and listening attentively, and suddenly felt like he was choking.

His delicate daughter, how come she has had such a hobby since she was little?

Seeing Leng Zhi staring at his daughter, Zhang Hongying assumed he was reluctant to speak because of his daughter, and angrily punched him in the arm.

“Our daughter is all grown up now, and there are some things she needs to know, especially about men like Zheng Qi’an. You wouldn’t believe it, I’ve met him a few times, and he’s got a silver tongue. Plus, he’s quite handsome. If you don’t explain it clearly, just looking at his appearance, I thought he was a good kid when I first saw him.”

Leng Zhi involuntarily shuddered, thinking about how his daughter might have been deceived by a pretty boy with sweet words...

He will never allow it!
"You know that Aunt Chen and Yang Limei have never gotten along very well."

Zhang Hongying nodded. The Aunt Chen that Leng Zhi mentioned was Chief Engineer Chen's daughter. She had been raised by the Chen family as a well-bred young lady since childhood. She was proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, and had also studied abroad, so she knew several languages.

Old Zheng's parents were well-matched in terms of social standing and had a lot in common; they had a good relationship throughout their lives.

That's why Aunt Chen hopes that her only son, Lao Zheng, will find someone of similar social standing and with whom he shares common interests, just like his parents.

But who knew that one day, Old Zheng would suddenly bring back Yang Limei, a country girl who couldn't even write her own name clearly.

The gap between the two was too great, so Aunt Chen was naturally dissatisfied with Yang Limei, and the two couldn't even have a proper conversation.

But there was nothing he could do; Old Zheng insisted on marrying her.

In the end, Mr. and Mrs. Zheng compromised: Mr. Zheng could marry Yang Limei, but their children would have to be raised by Mr. and Mrs. Zheng.

In other words, Mr. and Mrs. Zheng did not believe that Yang Limei could educate the children well.

And the facts confirmed the two elders' guesses. Zheng Qili grew up by their side, and their adopted daughter Zheng Anxin also often stayed by their side. Only Zheng Qi'an was raised by Yang Limei herself.