Rebirth in the 90s: Her Counterattack and Redemption

Chapter 1462: Chapter 855: It’s Done (2)

A group of people chatted and laughed as they walked into the house, and Li Xiaogu nudged Li Zejun: ”Xiao Kun, come help auntie carry the dishes.”

”Auntie, you stay at home, my sister and I will handle it.” Li Zejun said as he looked for the meal basket. The village’s master chef’s house was well-stocked with seasonings and ingredients, and both the stove and pot were specially made, so whenever a family ordered food, the master chef would prepare it, and they would need to collect it themselves.

The meal basket was a local specialty, woven from willow branches into a box-like shape with four corners, divided into three to four layers, and with a strap for carrying.

Nu’an and the others were very curious about these types of utensils, so they strongly requested to go along to fetch the food, which left Li Zexia behind at the house.

Watching the group leave with their baskets in hand, Li Zexia’s mouth was almost puckered enough to hold an oil bottle. Such a hard-won chance slipped right through her fingers...

Li Xiaogu inadvertently noticed her niece’s expression and secretly sighed. Almost thirty years old, yet still so greedy, when would she grow up?

She wasn’t spoiled by the family when she was young, so how did she end up like this?

”Auntie...” Seeing Li Xiaogu observing her, Li Zexia quietly pulled her aside, ”Does this mean the engagement is set?”

”Yes, just look at them; isn’t it already settled? What more do you want?” Li Xiaogu glared at her, ”Your brother found a good wife, aren’t you happy?”

”Why wouldn’t I be? I can’t wait for my brother to get married, so I won’t be bothered by people’s constant questioning. It’s just that, shouldn’t my dad and mom be a little less enthusiastic?”

Look, ever since the Luo family came in, they haven’t stopped putting on those flattering smiles. From now on, won’t they be overshadowed by the Luo family in everything?

Auntie, I’m telling you this without any bad intentions. You’re the matchmaker and my aunt; I just want you to remind my parents to keep some dignity, or they might end up living with their heads bowed before the Luo family.”

”Such rotten ideas!” Li Xiaogu pinched her angrily, ”How old are you? Why can’t you get things straight in your head?

Shouldn’t the groom’s side take the lead instead of the bride’s side? The girl’s conditions are so good, finding a good family isn’t hard. Why should we act so subservient?

Look at yourself, dressed like this, neither human nor ghost. Luckily, the Luo couple is open-minded; if they were old-fashioned, who knows how they’d judge you. You might end up ruining your brother’s wedding with your eerie look.”

”I think I look pretty good.” Li Zexia muttered, glancing into the house, ”Look at how my mom and dad are smiling, when I was finding a husband, they weren’t nearly as enthusiastic. Such favoritism!”

”When will you act mature?” Li Xiaogu glared at her, ”Behave yourself, don’t stir up any more trouble.”

”Auntie...” Li Zexia laughed and held onto Li Xiaogu’s arm, ”Xiao Kun listens to you most; could you ask a favor for me?”

”What favor?” Li Xiaogu looked at her warily, ”Tell me first, don’t try to lead me astray.”

”I’d like to go work in the city. Look at Mayor Luo’s sister and her friends; they must be city folk. Maybe they can help me find an easy job, not paying much, just enough to cover expenses and save a little.”

”You?” Li Xiaogu scanned her up and down, touched her forehead, ”No fever, why start talking nonsense?”

”Auntie, will you help?”

”No help!” Li Xiaogu shook her head firmly, ”With your laziness and greediness, anyone who recommends you would lose face. I don’t want Xiao Kun losing face because of you.”

”I’ll work hard, I promise.”

Li Xiaogu looked at her suspiciously: ”Can you honestly tell auntie why you’re thinking this way?”

”Auntie, you mentioned my look isn’t great, but city girls look good even without makeup. Imagine me being in the city, taking care of myself...” Li Zexia’s eyes showed longing, ”Then I’d be the prettiest bride in the village.”

”You better stop dreaming; I’m not telling anyone.” Li Xiaogu said, turning back towards the house, leaving Li Zexia with no chance to get a word in.

Li Zexia liked to have chats with Li Xiaogu for a clear reason.

When she was born, Grandpa Li and Granny Li were still alive, but since the old couple favored their grandson, they didn’t pay much attention to Li Zexia.

Back then, Li Xiaogu wasn’t married yet, so Li Zexia was mostly raised by Li Xiaogu, naturally building an exceptional aunt-niece bond.

Li Zexia wouldn’t talk about some matters with her parents but would with Li Xiaogu, even if it meant being scolded by her aunt, she enjoyed it all the same.

Feeling frustrated after being rejected by her aunt, Li Zexia was envy-stricken, staring at those girls’ skin, especially Mayor Luo’s sister, whose skin was more delicate than a freshly peeled egg. It made her so envious!

Outside the courtyard.

Xia Yingru was shivering from the cold and from anger.

They had agreed to take her back to town, but now it was nearly half-past six, and there was no sign of moving, plus when she asked them if they were leaving, they rudely replied that it would take a while, and if she couldn’t wait, find another vehicle.

If she could find a ride, would she have to ask them? Uh, honestly, she needed to be with them, or all her suffering would be for nothing.

At twenty-three years old, when had she endured such hardship?

Luo Ye! Xia Yingru muttered his name through gritted teeth, again and again. If not for you, why would I suffer like this here!!!

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