Chapter 89: Chapter 89 Well, That Makes Things Easier Chapter 89: Chapter 89 Well, That Makes Things Easier Bai Zhi had kept quiet, but when she spoke, she stunned Bai Xiang. Her plan was so well thought out that he didn’t need to add anything.
“Okay, that’s fine. I’ll go after I eat …”
What else could he say? It was perfect,
Well, of course, that meant action!
“By the way, these mountain pears you’ve been picking, aren’t they from our own Self-owned Mountain?”
Villagers had planted corn on their own plots, and only Bai Zhi and Bai Xiang’s families hadn’t. One reason was that nobody wanted to farm such a distant piece of land, and Bai Zhi hadn’t considered it either. Besides, it was all big trees, which she didn’t know how to deal with.
As for Bai Xiang’s family, it was because Bai Guang couldn’t bear to see Li Si overworked. Mountain pears were edible anyway, so they let it be.
Bai Zhi paused, then seriously tried to recall. Since neither family cared for the land normally, everyone had picked mountain pears and walnuts without giving it much thought. To be precise, the land indeed belonged to both their families.
“Mm-hmm. Yes.”
“Great, then let’s give it our all. Maybe if we’re lucky, we can even make enough for tuition. Cousin, you’re amazing.”
Bai Xiang looked at Bai Zhi, who was frowning and pondering seriously, and reached out to ruffle her hair.
To be honest, her hair was very dry, not soft and comfortable like Bai Fei’s when it was ruffled. He always enjoyed messing up Bai Fei’s hair into a bird’s nest.
But it was understandable. Given how busy Bai Zhi used to be, how could she have managed her hair? Naturally, she couldn’t.
So, it was normal. He withdrew his hand and stopped tousling it.
Bai Zhi could imagine it too. Her hair was a mess right now, but it would get better in time. She planned to cut it all off and start fresh. It would grow back eventually.
Her hair was dry and split at the ends. It really wasn’t much different from hay. Then there was the group pet with her glossy, black long hair… the difference was just…
“Alright, cousin, give it your all.”
Lunch was at the aunt’s house. Li Si’s cooking was quite good; how else could he have raised a pair of foodie kids?
Sautéed eggplant, cucumber salad, stir-fried garlic shoots with cured meat… and stir-fried cucumber…
Bai Zhi was somewhat embarrassed, but she couldn’t refuse after all. The aunt said if Bai Zhi didn’t eat, she wouldn’t let Bai Fei come over for meals anymore.
“Bai Zhi, eat more.”
Li Si kept adding food to Bai Zhi’s plate, while Bai Xiang served Bai Fei.
Bai Fei’s cheeks were full, much to Li Si’s disgust, yet he still gently wiped her mouth.
It was indeed a warm scene.
But she wasn’t envious, because she also had her grandfather.
After eating, Bai Zhi took Bai Xiang to get some canned goods. Thinking about the money they could make, Bai Xiang didn’t feel tired anymore. He was invigorated.
Once Bai Xiang left, Bai Zhi, carrying a basket, prepared to go to the field to pick hawthorns. She planned to make some Hawthorn Cake—a sour and sweet treat that was also appetizing.
…
When Bai Zhi arrived in the field, there were already people there. They were vigorously pulling down cucumbers. Picking them wasn’t the problem, but pulling down the vines as well was an issue.
Bai Zhi grabbed a small stone and threw it, not aiming for their bodies, just near their feet.
It was broad daylight, and someone was stealing cucumbers.
“Who is it?”
When a few of them turned around, Bai Zhi couldn’t help but laugh. They were no strangers—it was the skinny man they had helped yesterday, accompanied by the group pet.
“Sister, what are you doing? You almost hit Brother Ouyang!”
The group pet frowned, looking somewhat displeased at Bai Zhi, even a hint of blame in her eyes.
Brother Ouyang?
Wasn’t he the male lead? Of course, the greatness of the plot required the male and female leads to meet.
Were they destined to love and fight each other, chase and run until they both reached the pinnacle of life?
Psh, to call that ghostly appearance a face crafted by Ghostly Skill was too much of a stretch.
Bai Zhi was truly skeptical—could this really be described as a product of “Ghostly Skill,” not to mention that long string of adjectives?
Praised as if it were unparalleled under the heavens.
Sorry, but she really couldn’t see what was so handsome about it.
“So, you knew that I almost hit you, huh?”
Bai Zhi just laughed, her lips slightly curling upward, which actually looked quite attractive if not for her too slender face.
“Sister, anyone with eyes can see that you did it on purpose. How could you behave like this?”
The group pet frowned deeply, clearly displeased and also slightly disappointed.
It seemed, Bai Zhi acting this way really bothered her.
“Not asking for permission is the same as thievery; don’t you know that?”
Especially when someone picks cucumbers and even manages to damage the vines—those are serious food resources.
“Sister, how can you say that? Isn’t this our family’s land?”
The group pet was actually somewhat guilty because this land belonged to their grandfather. Their own crops had long been picked clean, and they hadn’t taken care of the land, with weeds growing taller than the vegetables.
She had been out for a walk with Ouyang, and upon seeing the fresh, inviting cucumbers, she became tempted.
The city-dwelling Brother Ouyang and the others must fancy the novelty of picking their own vegetables, right?
“Your family’s?”
Bai Zhi seemed to hear the biggest joke ever. The group pet really could twist the truth. Was she truly so naive?
Once more, Bai Zhi doubted the author’s values. Where exactly were they?
“Have you ever dug the ground, pulled out weeds, or even visited once? Bai Xixi, who gave you the face to think this land belongs to your family?”
In the village, once a family divides, naturally it becomes two households, and everything is then separated.
Not to mention, with her incapable and weak appearance, what could she possibly do?
“Sister?” The group pet’s tears started to swirl in her eyes, yet she bravely looked at Bai Zhi. “Sister, I know, before… you had many misunderstandings about me, but you have to believe me, I really consider you family…”
“Enough, aren’t you annoying!”
Bai Zhi, with a dark expression, walked over with a sharp gaze that immediately fell on Bai Xixi.
Ouyang immediately stood in front of the group pet, watchful of the evidently ill-intentioned Bai Zhi.
Without needing Xixi to say anything, he knew this must be that unbearable relative of theirs—the kind he had seen plenty of.
They were either petty-minded and haughty, or narrow-minded. Just looking at this girl’s sharp and cunning face, one could tell she was shrewd, not a good person.
“Is it just a few cucumbers that you’re making such a fuss about? Can’t we settle this with money? Isn’t that what you want?”
As he spoke, he was ready to take out his money.
Bai Zhi walked over coldly, standing in front of Ouyang.
Ouyang was quite tall, at least 5’3″, while Bai Zhi, at 3’11”, had a difference of almost two heads between them.
Yet, with her eyes carrying a hint of mockery, they locked gazes, and surprisingly Bai Zhi didn’t back down.
“Settle things with money? So, money can resolve everything?”
Bai Zhi seemed to question Ouyang, and also the group pet.
Ouyang didn’t understand why Bai Zhi would ask that, but still, he couldn’t show weakness now. This woman had a strong presence, but he wasn’t a pushover either.
So he stiffened his neck and spoke, his eyes still carrying a bit of arrogance.
“Of course!”
“Oh~” Bai Zhi seemed to have an epiphany all of a sudden, instantly understanding,
“Well, that makes things easy.”
Bai Zhi suddenly smiled slightly, puzzling Ouyang.