Returning to 84, hunting for wealth, one person feeding three families.

Early the next morning.

In Ye Chen's home, Tian Xiaohui was squatting in the corner.

They stared intently at the threshold, eagerly awaiting what was to come.

Ye Chen did not return home last night, and Tian Xiaohui's heart remained unsettled.

Considering Ye Chen's previous behavior, she began to speculate.

Will Ye Chen go out and fool around again?

Drinking all night long?

When he came back, he was drunk again. How should I face him?

Will I be met with more beatings and kicks?

Thinking of this, Tian Xiaohui trembled, and a look of fear appeared on her face.

A pair of arms tightly gripped her legs, curling her up into a ball.

A sense of powerlessness washed over her, and Tian Xiaohui lowered her head.

It's easier to change mountains and rivers than to change one's nature. It seems I guessed right!

Ye Chen protected me last night, but it was only a fleeting moment.

What awaits him is endless torment!

The hardships of the past resurfaced in Tian Xiaohui's mind, and she clenched her fist.

A thought quietly arose and began to brew in my heart.

Ye Chen's recovery this time can be described as a brush with death.

You can't reason with a damned devil if he still doesn't repent...

Perhaps it's time for me to leave this home!

Just as Tian Xiaohui was deep in thought, a familiar voice suddenly rang out.

"Xiaohui, open the door quickly!"

"Jiali drank too much, so I'll make her a cup of ginger tea to help her sober up."

When Luo Ling's voice came, Tian Xiaohui immediately perked up.

The next second, his face showed dejection.

He had been waiting for so long, but Ye Chen was still nowhere to be seen.

It seems our fate has truly run its course!

Tian Xiaohui weakly pulled open the door latch, but just as she was about to turn around, a tall shadow enveloped her completely.

Ye Chen held the still unconscious Qian Jiali in his arms and looked at Tian Xiaohui with tenderness.

Noticing the other person's red eyes, she offered words of comfort.

"I wasn't here last night, you probably didn't sleep well, did you?"

"Your eyes are bloodshot. After you've settled the beauties in, you should also go and catch up on some sleep and get some rest."

"I……"

Tian Xiaohui turned around and breathed a sigh of relief.

In any case, Ye Chen managed to bring Luo Ling and Qian Jiali back.

As long as they're both alright, that's all that matters.

As for whether Ye Chen will change later, Tian Xiaohui had no idea.

At this point, we have no choice but to make up our minds.

Let's take it one step at a time and observe first before making a decision.

……

Qian Jiali, who was in a coma, felt as if she had just had a dream.

In his dream, Ye Chen transformed into a kind, gentle, and considerate man who was ambitious and hardworking!

The two lived a simple life, the man farming and the woman weaving, spending the rest of their days together.

Life is happy and fulfilling!

In the village, every time he stepped out of his house, he could proudly say Ye Chen's name in front of the gossiping aunties.

That was a beauty I had never imagined!

"Cough cough..."

Unfortunately, the dream ended with a cough.

The dizziness from the hangover hit her head, and Qian Jiali vomited.

Finally catching my breath, I glanced around and saw that dilapidated house was still the same one I had before.

Qian Jiali's heart skipped a beat, and a cold smile appeared on her lips.

It was just a dream after all; I was really overthinking it.

Can Ye Chen get better?

Not even in the next life!

"Jiali, are you alright?"

At the bedside, Luo Ling approached with concern and handed over a glass of water.

Qian Jiali subconsciously took the cup, her gaze falling on the upper body, her expression suddenly changing!

I definitely didn't wear this outfit last night...

correct!

Wasn't I drinking with people at a nightclub last night?

Why did I suddenly return home?

A bad feeling crept into Qian Jiali's mind, and she panicked.

He changed his clothes; he was completely drunk at the nightclub...

Did something bad happen last night?

Someone took off their shirt...

Is my innocence still intact?

"Luo Ling, tell me, what exactly happened last night?"

"How did I get here? Where are my clothes?"

"When did I get back? Who brought me back?"

In her panic, Qian Jiali clung tightly to Luo Ling's arm, her eyes filled with pleading.

Absolutely not!

Don't let yourself hear that answer!

Luo Ling brought me back last night!

Yes, that must be it.

"Don't worry, I was the one who came to see you last night. You had drunk too much and threw up all over yourself, so I changed your clothes for you."

Just as Qian Jiali was in a panic, Ye Chen appeared.

Sitting on the edge of the bed, he pulled Qian Jiali into his arms and explained softly.

"Don't overthink it, nothing happened."

"You're my woman, no one can bully you!"

"Ye Chen, what's wrong with you...?"

Feeling the warmth in Ye Chen's arms, Qian Jiali was shocked.

Yesterday afternoon, when I entered the city, Ye Chen was seriously injured and unconscious.

How come you're better now?

"I'm tough; even God can't take me away!"

"Besides, I have three beautiful wives to support. Even if I'm on the verge of death, I'll crawl back!"

Ye Chen touched his nose and said softly.

Although the voice wasn't loud, anyone could sense the seriousness in it.

Qian Jiali was stunned for a moment, staring intently at Ye Chen's face.

My heart was in turmoil.

Why would this good-for-nothing who only knows how to drink and gamble say such things today?

Could it be that my dream has come true, and Ye Chen has really changed for the better?

"It's almost noon. Everyone's tired from last night, so I'll go cook."

Ye Chen didn't say anything more.

The three women are now exceptionally sensitive; their long-standing disappointment has hardened them like solid ice.

Sweet talk will only backfire if you try to melt someone's heart.

Ultimately, it all comes down to doing!

As soon as he finished speaking, Ye Chen stood up and walked towards the kitchen.

Luo Ling and Qian Jiali stared intently at Ye Chen's retreating figure, their hearts filled with mixed emotions.

Before his serious illness, Ye Chen had never cooked.

Today, I've actually learned to be considerate of others.

"Luo Ling, tell me quickly, what exactly happened last night?"

"Why do I feel like Ye Chen has changed? He's not the person I remember."

Qian Jiali snapped out of her daze and asked Luo Ling curiously beside her.

Luo Ling frowned, uncertainly.

"I also think he's changed, but I think it's probably true."

"The three of us have sacrificed so much for him; if he doesn't do something in return, who knows what we'll think!"

"What do you mean?" Qian Jiali pressed.

Luo Ling's gaze was deep as she explained, "He must feel guilty, knowing how much we sacrificed this time."

"However, I don't think this situation can last long. Who knows, once those fair-weather friends arrive, they'll probably show their true colors again!"

"Old habits die hard. Didn't Ye Chen promise before that he wouldn't drink or gamble?"

Qian Jiali's expression darkened, and she subconsciously asked, "Then what should we do?"

Luo Ling frowned and pondered.

"Let's find out what he's up to before we eat."

"After all, this family is now penniless, and if we want to move forward, someone has to go out and work."

"If he really changes, he definitely won't let the three of us women go out and suffer!"

"If he's willing to join the commune and earn work points, perhaps there's still hope for the future!"

In the context of the 1980s, although the slogan of reform and opening up was loudly proclaimed, it still took time for institutional reforms to be implemented.

Shuangshu Village is located in a remote area, right next to an old forest.

In Heihe County, the closest county to the county, although institutional reforms have been widely implemented, they have not been carried out in rural areas.

Some people may find a way out through connections.

But Ye Chen was penniless. Not to mention connections, he couldn't even pull out a penny from his pocket, and he was also infamous.

The only way to support his family was to work in the commune and earn work points.

Although it's not a long-term solution, it still reveals Ye Chen's attitude!

"Okay, I'll listen to you this time. Let's test him at the dinner table!"

Faced with this suggestion, Qian Jiali nodded.

As he spoke, he silently prayed in his heart.

Ye Chen, I hope you won't let yourself have any hope!