If you don't consummate the marriage for three years and then marry a successful educated youth

Wen Yao laughed and ran out, turning back to look at him: "I don't care, I'm definitely going to give you this thank-you gift. I'm just too embarrassed to go by myself, so please take it back for me."

"Alright, my great benefactor, let's go."

Jiang Lie couldn't refuse, so he had no choice but to accept it, thinking he would protect her more in the future.

On their way back, Jiang Lie casually asked, "Wen Zhiqing, can I ask you a question?"

"Yes, go ahead and ask."

"How could your family bear to send a young girl like you to the countryside? Aren't they afraid you'll be bullied?"

Wen Yao was silent for a moment, then smiled bitterly and said, "To tell you the truth, I had no choice but to go to the countryside. Something happened to my family, and they couldn't protect me anymore."

"Lai Zi is right, the birthmark on my face is fake. I'm not lying on purpose, I just want to protect myself. My face is too conspicuous."

"Even if I do nothing, there are people who want to get me. I can't stay in the city; I can't protect myself. At least I can have some peace and quiet in the countryside."

Jiang Lie's eyes flashed with understanding. So that's how it is. No wonder she deliberately put a black birthmark on half of her face. Just looking at the other half of her face, you can tell that this girl is too beautiful.

If you don't conceal your flaws, you'll only attract unwanted attention and harm.

"Has that scoundrel gone to harass you again?"

Wen Yao obediently replied, "No, his parents are keeping an eye on him, and he avoids me even when he runs into me. It's all thanks to the captain's intimidation; otherwise, I'm afraid he wouldn't have been able to escape so easily."

Jiang Lie: "Okay, that's good. Don't worry, our Xiangyang Brigade has principles and won't bully educated youth from other places. As long as you work hard, my dad will help those in the right, not those in the family."

"I know your father is fair, and I'm very lucky to have been assigned here."

When they were almost at the brigade headquarters, Jiang Lie stopped his bicycle.

"Wen, once you cross the hill, you'll be at the production brigade. I won't escort you in, lest someone see you and gossip ruins your reputation."

Wen Yao's eyes trembled slightly. She hadn't expected him to be so thoughtful. After getting off the bicycle, she said softly, "Okay, I understand. Thank you."

"It's okay, it's better if we go at different times."

"Um."

Jiang Lie watched her climb over the hill before riding her bicycle home along a side path. As soon as she entered the courtyard, a pink figure rushed over: "Big brother, big brother, you're back."

Jiang Baozhu gripped the handlebars and said coquettishly, "You went to town, right? You bought food for your sister-in-law. Did you bring some for me too? Big brother, you can't be biased!"

"Yes, I bought you face cream, peach shortbread, your favorite rice cake, and maltose."

"Wow, big brother, you bought me so much stuff! What's wrong with you today? Aren't you afraid your wife will find out and complain that you spent too much money on me?"

"No, you don't have a sister-in-law anymore."

Jiang Lie left those words behind, put his bicycle against the wall, and carried his things into the main room.

Jiang Baozhu looked completely bewildered, as if she hadn't quite grasped the situation: "What? Big brother was just joking. What do you mean Lin Fengjiao isn't my sister-in-law anymore? What happened? Is she gone?"

"Hiss, although I really dislike her, I also want her dead. When did she die? Why haven't I heard anything about her?"

Lin Fengjiao: ...

Running into the main room, Jiang Baozhu said anxiously, "Brother, what did you mean by what you just said? Explain it clearly. How did my sister-in-law die? Did she fall into the river and die?"

After she finished speaking, she was slapped on the head. Zhang Shuhua said irritably, "What nonsense are you talking about? Why are you cursing someone to die when they're perfectly fine? Lin Fengjiao divorced your older brother, she didn't die."

"What are you hearing? Sit down right now."

He glanced at the things on the table and said, "Boss, didn't I tell you not to spend money when you go home? Why did you buy so much stuff? You'll be going to meet potential partners and get married in the future, and you'll need money for everything."

"The 1,000 yuan that the Lin family returned is a lot, but wedding expenses are also high. Don't buy anything for the family. Your father and I don't need anything. If we need something, we can buy it ourselves."

Jiang Lie explained, "Mother, that's not how it is. I didn't buy these things. They are a thank-you gift from Wen Zhiqing, to thank me for saving her before, and for my father to help her get justice."

Zhang Shuhua was somewhat surprised to hear this: "Oh, that city girl is quite sensible. How did you meet her?"

"I went to town this morning to complete the divorce procedures and happened to run into her sending things to her family. At first, I wanted her to help me choose some things to give to you."

"In the end, she insisted on paying, saying it was a thank-you gift for our family, and it cost almost thirty yuan."

"Hey, that girl has had a tough time too."

Jiang Baozhu held the face cream, her eyes filled with joy: "Wen Zhiqing is such a kind person. I've wanted face cream for a long time. My mother always made me use clam oil, but that's not as good as this and it smells so good too."

"Brother, tell me, why did you suddenly divorce your wife? How come you didn't tell me about something this big?"

Jiang Lie didn't want to elaborate: "It's nothing, I just realized we're really incompatible. The sooner we get a divorce, the sooner we'll be free. I'll eat at home for lunch."

"Okay, then I won't ask anymore."

The Jiang family sat together for lunch. In the afternoon, Jiang Lie returned to his small courtyard, intending to take a nap, when he saw Lin Fengjiao pushing a cart.

Curious neighbors gathered around to see what was going on.

"Fengjiao, what are you doing pushing this cart here?"

"Nothing much, just moving back to my parents' house. Jiang Lie and I aren't compatible. We got divorced this morning, so I have to move back to my parents' house."

The neighbor looked at her in astonishment: "What? You divorced your husband? Why? He treated you very well, you didn't have to do any work in the fields or at home."

"You don't have to live with your in-laws, you're so free, why are you thinking about getting a divorce?"

Lin Fengjiao was displeased by these words, her face full of displeasure: "Auntie, what do you mean? Do you think I'm ungrateful and that only Jiang Lie is a good man?"

"What? We can't get along? You think you can climb over the wall to see us? We're divorced, that's it. What's there to ask?"

Hearing the commotion, Jiang Lie came out and took out the items one by one: "These are all yours, take them all back."

"Of course, my family gave you a thousand yuan. I bought it with my own money, so of course I have to take it home. Do you think I'd let it go to your future woman?"

"Lin Fengjiao! What nonsense are you spouting?"

Lin Fengjiao snorted: "It's nothing. Are you not going to get married in the future? Since you're going to get married, then I wasn't wrong. Why should my things benefit your future woman?"

"I will take them all back; I won't leave a single blade of grass for anyone else."

In less than half an hour, they were all packed up and swaggered away, pulling their cart.

The neighbor hesitated for a moment before asking, "Jiang Lie, what happened between you and Feng Jiao? Did you have a fight or are you really getting a divorce? How about I introduce you to a girl? My niece is hardworking, sensible, and pretty."

Jiang Lie shook his head: "No need, Auntie. I'm not in the mood to find a partner right now. Let's leave it at that."