Renting a young, attractive woman to take home for the Chinese New Year infuriates the entire villag

It was four o'clock in the afternoon, and the sun was about to set.

The taxi finally stopped at the entrance of the alley in front of Jiang Chen's house, which was also the intelligence center of Jiangmiao Village.

Five or six old women were sitting with their hands in their pockets, eating sunflower seeds and gossiping about everyday matters.

The loudest voice belonged to Jiang Chen's second aunt, who was holding the hand of a chubby four-year-old boy who was sniffling.

When they saw a taxi stop, the group immediately became interested.

"Hey, whose relatives are visiting? Taking a taxi?"

"I heard Jiang Chen is coming back today."

"Wow, Chenchen hasn't been back for three or four years, has he?"

"I'm not doing well, so I'm too embarrassed to come back."

"He's almost thirty and still hasn't gotten married. My older brother is getting really anxious."

Jiang Chen took a deep breath, pushed open the door, and got out of the car.

Although I had prepared myself mentally, seeing this group of people still made my scalp tingle.

"Oh my, it really is Chenchen!"

My second aunt, with her sharp eyes, spat out the sunflower seed shells and shouted, "You haven't been back for years! You've finally decided to come back and see your parents. Why did you take a taxi? Didn't you drive?"

Upon hearing this, several middle-aged women around them burst into laughter.

"Yeah, do you have a girlfriend yet? Why haven't you brought your wife home?"

Jiang Chen has been working for several years now, so how could he not tell that these people are only superficially enthusiastic but actually have ulterior motives?

Of course, that's how old peasant women are.

Jiang Chen was used to having nothing to do all day, resenting others' success and laughing at their failures.

These people weren't targeting them personally; they treated everyone who passed by equally.

Everyone here speaks ill of each other, and when they do, it's all good things to say.

But no one should leave first; whoever leaves first will immediately become the cricket's target for everyone else.

There's no need to offend these people; just laugh it off.

Therefore, although it was awkward, Jiang Chen still smiled and greeted everyone before going to the trunk to get his luggage.

My second aunt leaned closer again, her eyes constantly glancing into the trunk:

"You've finally come back for a visit, you must have brought your parents plenty of nice things, right? Come on, let your aunt carry them for you."

He was about to start doing it.

"No need, Aunt, Grandma, you can sit down. I can take it myself."

These people aren't going to be so kind as to help you carry your things.

They really do take things, but they also take the opportunity to see what you're carrying.

After you leave, what you take with you will become their topic of conversation, and they will also use it to judge your economic strength.

Jiang Chen still envied Southerners in this respect.

The south is mountainous, and houses are built against the mountains, so many people live far apart from their neighbors.

Even if they are close by, there are only a few houses nearby, and you can't see them if you are further away.

But Jiangcheng is different. It's a vast plain, and even in the villages, the streets are straight and interconnected.

If you show your face at the east end of the village, people at the west end of the village can spot you at a glance.

However, when these older women saw the trunk full of bags and packages, their enthusiasm vanished instantly.

They were just saying they'd help Jiang Chen carry his things, but now they're all standing there, not one of them lifting a finger.

After a while, Jiang Chen's parents, who had received the news, came over, and his second aunt finally exclaimed:

"Big brother, look at your Chenchen! All this stuff, how much did it cost? You'd be better off saving that money to buy a car and get married!"

After saying that, she looked at Jiang Chen and said, "Chenchen, it's not that I'm criticizing you, but why did you buy so much stuff for your own home? There's no need to show off. Finding a wife sooner rather than later is better than anything else!"

As she spoke, she pushed the chubby boy with the runny nose forward:

"Come here, Da Bao, call him Uncle, and he'll give you a big red envelope!"

Just then.

The car door opened.

The first thing that catches the eye is a pair of long legs wearing limited-edition sneakers and fitted sweatpants.

Followed by.

Sun Mengjia walked down the street wearing a white short Canada Goose jacket worth 15,000 yuan and a pair of huge sunglasses, looking both lazy and elegant.

She carried a delicate little bag, and the breeze ruffled her long, golden-brown hair, making her look like a female star who had accidentally wandered onto a rural film set.

The entire room fell silent.

Auntie's outstretched hand froze in mid-air, and the melon seeds fell all over the ground.

The old women's eyes practically popped out of their sockets.

Who is this person?

With that aura and that outfit, he must be a celebrity.

How could a woman like that get out of the same car as Jiang Chen?

Sun Mengjia took off her sunglasses, looked around, and finally her gaze fell on her second aunt. A sweet, almost cloying smile instantly bloomed on her face.

"You must be my second aunt. Hello, I'm Jiang Chen's girlfriend."

As she spoke, she naturally took Jiang Chen's arm and pressed herself against him: "Who said Jiang Chen doesn't have a girlfriend? I was packing my things in the car and got off late."

"Besides, the things I buy are for my uncle and aunt, what does it have to do with getting married?"

"Besides, Jiang Chen is rich; he can afford to buy things for my parents and marry me."

"Does getting married mean you can't be filial to your parents?"

[Sun Mengjia was detected protecting the host. Sincerity value +1, current sincerity value 4]

Jiang Chen's eyes lit up.

Cool!

At first, he was worried that Sun Mengjia's blond hair and foul language would upset his parents.

Unexpectedly, this outfit not only made her look like a celebrity, but also allowed her to stand up for her relatives.

Seeing his second aunt's embarrassed expression, Jiang Chen couldn't help but laugh.

The best part is that you can get more sincerity points by helping yourself argue with others, which is incredibly satisfying.

What's most abundant in rural areas?

The most common type of people are those who belittle the powerful and fawn over the weak, resent those who have something and laugh at those who don't.

Of course, these people are not only numerous in rural areas, but also everywhere.

But in cities, especially big cities, people don't know each other and don't have many opportunities to interact.

Even if a neighbor grumbles a bit, you don't know that neighbor and don't know what they're saying behind your back, so you can't get angry about it.

But the countryside is different; it's a purely kinship-based society.

Everyone in the village knows you. If someone says something, the good news will reach your ears the next day.

Jiang Chen even wanted the young woman to stay with these people a little longer so she could rack up some points.

Hello, young lady!

If Sun Mengjia wasn't a frivolous young woman, but rather one of his colleagues, or a pure and innocent school beauty from the city.

Forget about speaking up for yourself or gaining sincerity points; you'd probably just turn around and leave right now.

She might cry to you when no one's around, and you'll have to spend time and effort to comfort her.

Sure enough, after the young woman's barbed and sarcastic remarks, Auntie Er's face fell.

"Hehe, young lady, you're quite the joker. By the way, what are all those bags and packages? I was just saying I'd help him carry them..."

"Don't move!"

Sun Mengjia suddenly exclaimed, startling her second aunt.

Sun Mengjia quickly walked over, grabbed the bags with large logos, and said seriously, "Second Aunt, you can't carry these bags."

"These are all high-end brands. This one piece of clothing costs tens of thousands. What if you get it dirty if your hands aren't clean?"

"You should help carry this suitcase; it's safe to damage it."