They've all separated, so what does it matter to me if they get poorer and poorer?

Chapter 360 - You Shouldn't Have Read It
"Look, this whole area belongs to our family!"

Every time Xu Zhichun stands at the edge of the field, looking out over the vast expanse of farmland, he feels a sense of pride, as if he is surveying the landscape.

This is indeed the empire she built!

Liang Minglang followed her gaze to the vast expanse, and what he had heard was nothing compared to the shock of seeing it in person. She owned more than one such large tract of land planted with valuable crops.

"You're really awesome."

Xu Zhichun smiled and said, "If you ever find a woman you like and want to marry her, just tell me. I will definitely not interfere with your marriage. I will take half of all the property, and the other half will belong to the Liang family."

Liang Minglang shook his head: "Let's talk about it later. These properties were all acquired by you and belong to you. Mingxuan and I don't want anything from them."

Xu Zhichun said firmly, "That won't do. That's not how you do things. If it weren't for Liangjia Village's protection and Mingxuan's status as a sister-in-law, I wouldn't have been able to acquire these things. So it's perfectly fair that you take half."

Even close brothers should keep clear accounts, and fake couples should keep even clear accounts.

On this point, Xu Zhichun absolutely would not allow any ambiguity.

If you keep going on and on about something vague, it will end up as a sticky, messy mess that you can't untangle.

"Please don't say anything polite, otherwise I won't feel at ease."

Xu Zhichun said with particular sincerity.

Liang Minglang chuckled helplessly, "Let's talk about it when that day comes."

"Then it's settled!"

".good."

The woman in front of him had such honest and clear eyes that she wouldn't give up until Liang Minglang gave her a clear answer, so he had no choice but to agree.

"That's right."

Xu Zhichun smiled with satisfaction. The preliminary agreement had been reached. They would write it down in black and white at a later time so that everyone could feel at ease.

It provides peace of mind and also serves as a guarantee.

The konjac plant is growing very well. In late spring and early summer, the weather is warm and the rainfall is moderate, and all plants are growing wildly. It is estimated that I can start my konjac workshop before autumn.

Xu Zhichun walked along the edge of the konjac field, pondering to himself, becoming more and more satisfied with what he saw.

"By the way, you're back. Do you have any plans?"

Liang Minglang paused, realizing that what he had prepared to say to her was no longer appropriate.

"If I fail to achieve great things, gain fame, and return home in glory, will you think I'm useless?"

"Of course not," Xu Zhichun looked at him strangely and smiled. "There are millions of people who enlist in the army. It's already good enough if they come back alive. Making a name for yourself and returning home in glory is not so easy. If it were me, I would only be content if God would bless me to return home safely. I would not ask for anything else."

For people like them, who come from rural farming families with no connections or influence, it's truly a miracle they even survived.

If someone is used as cannon fodder by their superiors, the loss of a life is nothing more than a bubble bursting with a soft "pop," disappearing completely without leaving even a trace.

Liang Minglang laughed loudly, "You're right. Being able to come back alive is already a very, very good ending. From now on, I'll work the land with you. Just let me know if you need anything." Xu Zhichun had no reason to disagree and smiled brightly, "That would be perfect!"

The two looked at each other and smiled.

A fake couple should work together to make money, since they're both focused on their careers, right?

The two walked and talked. The sun was a bit strong, and they unknowingly walked a little far away. Suddenly, they heard a rustling sound coming from behind the bushes, and they subconsciously looked over.

Upon seeing this, Xu Zhichun gasped in shock. Good heavens, a man and a woman were rolling around in the grass, their passionate movements reaching a crucial moment.

A shadow fell before her eyes as Liang Minglang's large hand lightly blocked Xu Zhichun's view. A low voice whispered in her ear, "Don't look, it'll offend your eyes."

How could you be so indecent in broad daylight in the wild? Couldn't you go home and close the door?
Xu Zhichun blushed, and was pulled away by the man against her will, just as they were about to leave quietly. The two lovers behind the bushes had just finished their business, and the woman lay in the man's arms, lazily and coquettishly humming, "That bitch Xu Zhichun is so lucky!"

Xu Zhichun and Liang Minglang both stopped in their tracks and listened silently to what would happen next.

"I can't believe Liang Minglang is still alive! That bastard was already arrogant enough, he'll be unstoppable from now on!"

The man's tone softened as he gently advised, "What her family does is none of our business. Why bother with her?"

"You're such a spineless person!" the woman gritted her teeth angrily. "That bitch is cold-blooded and heartless, she's so arrogant and doesn't even consider us human. We're all relatives, what's wrong with lending a hand? She doesn't let a single drop slip through her fingers. To be a person like that is truly despicable."

"Sister-in-law, don't be angry. Our family has nothing to do with her. Let's just pretend we don't know her."

Xu Zhichun couldn't help but glance at Liang Minglang, who also happened to turn his head to look at her, his eyes full of shock.

Xu Zhichun blushed even more and quickly looked away.

Ugh, that sounds like a difficult situation.

She recognized their voices, though she remained shocked inside. These two were actually Han Songlian and his widowed sister-in-law, Han Fengshi.
Madam Han was still grumbling, sneering, "I just can't stand her arrogant attitude! We're all women, what's with her being so cocky, a widow? Does she think she's so capable, belittling everyone else to make herself look good? I was even thinking of having you seduce her, I didn't believe a woman not even twenty would be so indifferent to men! I didn't expect Liang Minglang to actually come back, what bad luck!"

Liang Minglang's face grew increasingly dark as he pulled Xu Zhichun away.

Xu Zhichun was so embarrassed
She wanted to pull her hand back, but then felt that doing so would seem too deliberate, which would be even more awkward.

But being held by Liang Minglang like that, and remembering what Han Fengshi had just said, made her feel awkward and uncomfortable.
Is Han Fengshi crazy?! She just wouldn't let someone like her get close to her, yet she hates her so much?

"Ouch!"

Xu Zhichun tripped over a protruding tree root and gasped softly, stumbling forward. Liang Minglang quickly grabbed her arm, "Are you alright?"

"it's okay no problem."

Xu Zhichun exhaled and shook his head, taking the opportunity to withdraw his arm.

Liang Minglang's hand suddenly felt empty, and he belatedly realized that he had been holding the other person's hand tightly. Although he had been too angry to notice what they had said, he couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed now.

He coughed awkwardly, and while walking with Xu Zhichun, he made small talk: "That person isn't from our village, is he?"

Xu Zhichun had very mixed feelings.
“Hmm,” she nodded, “He’s not from our village, but he’s a relative. You know Liang Cui’er, right? That man is Liang Cui’er’s husband, Han Songlian from the neighboring Quanshan Village, and the woman is Han Songlian’s widowed sister-in-law, Han Fengshi.”

Liang Minglang suddenly looked up in surprise and stumbled.