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

"That's true. Too pretty girls don't have a good ending in the countryside. If they get targeted by men, they'll never have a peaceful life."

"City people are definitely more educated, and they're smarter. They know to find a backer for themselves in advance. No wonder she got engaged to Jiang Lie."

"So that's how it is. That kid Jiang Lie struck gold."

The men who used to mock Jiang Lie as a fool are now filled with regret. Who knew that this ugly monster was actually a fake, and that he was actually so handsome? How could Jiang Lie be so lucky?

The educated youth buried themselves in their work, whispering amongst themselves.

"They live in the same courtyard. She managed to hide for so long without being discovered. She's really patient. Someone as pretty as her should have married in the city instead of going to the countryside."

Cheng Yuan whispered, "Brother Zhou, have you known Wen Yao before? Has she always looked like this?"

Zhang Yang: "Yeah, you're all from big cities, Kyoto, the same city. Did you know each other before? Why would someone who looks like her go to the countryside?"

"...I don't know. Kyoto is so big. We're not even from the same compound. What would I know? Besides, whether she wants to show her face is her business."

"Don't overthink it."

The men who had seen her face were now talking about her.

He casually moved closer to her and said politely, "Wen Zhiqing, let me help you with the work. Go and rest under the tree for a while, or you'll get sunburned."

Wen Yao took a step back with a cold expression, her politeness tinged with distance: "Thank you, but it's no need. My fiancé will come to help me. You should go back to your work."

"I can do it myself, thank you."

Zhang Jing moved closer, her eyes filled with complex emotions: "You're so beautiful, why don't you find a good man in the city to marry? With your looks, you can choose whomever you want."

"Why must you suffer in the countryside? Now you're even marrying a hunter. Wen Yao, you're demeaning yourself."

Wen Yao took a step closer, her expression indifferent: "What's it to you? Mind your own business. I know what I'm doing. You'd better behave yourself."

As darkness fell, a busy day came to an end.

Jiang Baozhu came over, hugged her arm, and said sweetly, "Sister Wen, I made wild scallion, egg, and meat dumplings today. They smell so good! Come to my house and eat with me."

"I... I think I'll go back and eat."

"Oh, come on over! You and my brother are getting married next month. Why can't you come to my house for dinner? Why are you being so polite? We'll be family from now on."

Seeing that she insisted, Wen Yao couldn't refuse her anymore.

"Okay, thank you for your hard work, Baozhu."

Jiang Baozhu smiled brightly: "It's alright. I don't have to work in the fields, which makes me happier than many girls. Making delicious food and ensuring you eat and drink well is what I should do."

"Let's chat tonight. The hairstyle you did for me was so pretty, I love it!"

"Okay, then I'll teach you again."

Jiang Lie followed behind them, looking at them with tender eyes.

In the Jiang family's courtyard, Jiang Baozhu brought out a bowl of dumplings and called out, "Try it and see if my filling is delicious."

"Mmm, this is delicious. Wild onions taste even better."

"Yes, it smells much better than the scallions we grow at home. Wild ones are just tastier. They're also great for making pancakes. My family really likes dumplings with wild scallion filling."

After finishing her meal, Wen Yao went for a walk with Jiang Lie.

"Now that the people at the youth home know what you really look like, I'm worried that some of them might be jealous and want to harm you. Why don't you move in with me? It'll be safer to stay at home."

"It's okay, I still have things to finish. Besides, we're not married yet. If we move there, those people will gossip and say even worse things."

She was actually a bit timid. Jiang Lie was at the age of youthful vigor, and whenever the two of them were alone, he couldn't help but kiss her.

If we were to actually live together now, and things got out of control, and a child was conceived before marriage, the child would be ashamed to face the world later.

Seeing that she insisted, Jiang Lie did not force her any further. He escorted her to the entrance of the educated youth compound and watched her go inside before turning to leave.

When she got home, she sensed something was off and looked at the extra figure in the yard: "...Lin Fengjiao, what are you doing at my house?"

When Lin Fengjiao saw him return, she rushed over, her eyes filled with tears: "Jiang Lie, I'm asking you, are you engaged to that ugly freak Wen Yao? Are you crazy?"

"Even if you've been provoked, you don't have to humiliate yourself like this to get revenge on me. She's an ugly monster, can you really stand looking at her?"

Jiang Lie frowned, his eyes looking somewhat fierce.

"Have you finished talking? Get out. You're not welcome in my house. Who I marry is none of your business. We're divorced, you understand?"

"Weren't you looking for Shen Qingshu? Didn't he say when he'd come to marry you?"

A hint of guilt flashed in Lin Fengjiao's eyes. She didn't want to admit that she did regret it a little. The hasty divorce was somewhat impulsive, and Shen Qingshu was not giving her a definite answer.

She couldn't figure out what the other person meant, and her parents were pressuring her too much. She was in so much pain that she went to stay at her grandmother's house for two days. She never expected that the bitch would take the opportunity to get engaged to Jiang Lie.

She stubbornly replied, "I don't care. We grew up together as childhood sweethearts. Even if we get divorced, I don't want you to marry that ugly woman just to get revenge on me."

Yes, Jiang Lie must have done this to get revenge on her.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Lie was speechless for a moment. Why hadn't he noticed before that she was so dim-witted? How could she have such a wonderful idea?

Jiang Baozhu chuckled and put her hands on her hips, saying without any politeness, "Who do you think you are? I've never seen anyone with such a thick skin. You've already divorced my brother, and you still want to meddle in other people's business."

"Who my brother marries is none of your business. Have you forgotten that our two families have a history? How can you be so unreserved? No wonder you're entangled with other men during your marriage."

"What nonsense are you spouting?"

Lin Fengjiao was so angry that her face turned red: "I was just writing a letter normally. I didn't do anything to betray your brother. I was your sister-in-law before. How can you be so rude?"

Jiang Baozhu looked disgusted: "Who cares? I wish I didn't have a sister-in-law like you. It's embarrassing enough if word gets out that you're cheating on my brother and you still have the nerve to say that?"

"You asked that person to write letters while you were still married. My older brother and Sister Wen only started dating after they divorced you. They've done more than enough for you."

"I really don't know what you're thinking. You were the one who wanted a divorce because you disliked my brother, and now you're the one who regrets it. What, are you still waiting for my brother to ask you to remarry him?"

Lin Fengjiao burst into tears, sobbing uncontrollably.

"Jiang Lie, aren't you going to do anything about your sister? She's saying such awful things. Is this how much you like me? You don't even react when I'm being bullied, huh?"

Jiang Lie pressed his temples, feeling a bit of a headache from the noise.