She Lives without Regret in This Life

Chapter 871: Chapter 912: Qi Lei Pays a Visit

Shixi Town Market, Qi Lei hadn’t seen Sheng Anlai for a few days at the market, and unable to hold back his concern, he bought some things and went straight to the village. Just as he entered the village, Xu Laodi was sitting at the entrance of the small store munching on sunflower seeds. She stood up abruptly when she saw him.

”What... what are you doing here?” The last time Qi Lei almost paralyzed her brother with a beating, the usually arrogant and domineering Xu Laodi couldn’t help but be scared every time she saw Qi Lei.

In the past, she could bully Qi Mei however she liked, but now that Qi Mei was back, she hated her to death but didn’t dare to be disrespectful with her words, fearing that her brother would come looking for trouble again.

Qi Lei looked disgusted and passed by without acknowledging her. Xu Laodi was ignored on the spot, fuming with anger and wanting to rush forward, but was pulled back by the store owner.

”Are you crazy? As if offending him wasn’t enough.”

”I just can’t swallow this anger!”

”It’s your family who’s in the wrong, and you still can’t swallow it.” The store owner rolled his eyes at Xu Laodi, ”If your brother hadn’t gotten involved with Mrs. Zhang, would Qi Mei’s family have come to beat him up? If after you get married, your husband fools around, would you be willing?”

”Of course not.”

”There you go then.”

”Hmph! My brother getting involved with Mrs. Zhang proves Qi Mei is useless herself, how can you blame my brother?”

”You... your whole family is shameless.” In the past, no one dared to offend her because her brother was the village chief. Whatever Xu Laodi said, people humored her. Now that the village chief had stepped down, no one wanted to give her face.

”You’re the shameless one, your whole family is shameless.”

Qi Lei overheard the faint chatter behind him, clenching his fists in rage. He really didn’t understand what his sister was thinking, this family was rotten to the core, yet she chose to come back.

All because rural people can’t divorce, she can’t disgrace the Qi Family, can’t let her son down, it’s simply foolish. He is now earning money through business, it’s not like he can’t support her. Why come back to such a family?

In the end, his sister is still trapped by old feudal thoughts. Luckily, An’an isn’t like that; An’an is smart, elegant, optimistic, and cheerful. She is still young now, but in a few years she’ll definitely be more outstanding.

Qi Lei felt an itch in his heart. He’s long wanted to marry An’an. But since she is young and hasn’t developed feelings yet, he’s afraid of scaring her. He plans to wait a few more years, earn more money, and then propose formally. But this time, after not seeing her for a few days in town, he found he couldn’t hold back.

Even knowing that his impulsive visit would surely cause gossip, he still came. At worst, he’d propose first, get engaged, and marry in a few years.

Also to avoid her mother marrying her off to some fool or simpleton.

Qi Lei arrived at Sheng’s third family, the door wasn’t closed, and Shen Luhua was in the yard rinsing rice. Seeing him come in, she stopped what she was doing.

”Hello, Auntie.” Qi Lei greeted politely.

Shen Luhua straightened her back, put down the rice basket in her hands, and looked at him coldly, ”Are you looking for Sheng An?”

”Yes!” Qi Lei nodded honestly, ”I haven’t seen her at the market for a few days, so I came by to check.”

”Did you really just happen to come by?”

Qi Lei felt uneasy under Shen Luhua’s gaze, and it felt inappropriate to put down the things he had in hand. Saying it was on a whim, but bringing things would be admitting he came on purpose.

”Auntie...”

Qi Lei was about to explain his thoughts, but Shen Luhua interrupted directly, ”No need to say more, you and Sheng An are not suitable, please leave! Our family does not welcome you.”