The Delicate Darling with Her Rough Man

Chapter 33: Chapter 31: Chen Jianshe is a Little Scared

When Gu Jiaojiao thought of Chen JianShe’s future success, her eyes lit up.

’Cosmetics are something I’m good at, too.’ In her past life, she came from a wealthy family and knew how to enjoy the finer things—a typical second-generation heiress who lived a life of leisure.

’To take care of this face of mine, I researched countless cosmetics, visited numerous factories, and consulted with many experts. I even studied traditional Chinese medicine just to develop the perfect skincare products for myself.’

’Perhaps I can collaborate with Chen JianShe in the future. It could be a win-win.’

At the thought of money, Gu Jiaojiao’s eyes began to shine with an astonishing brilliance.

Beside her, Leng Yuan’s face instantly darkened. Seeing his wife staring at Chen JianShe with sparkling eyes, he felt a deep surge of displeasure. His gaze, when it landed on Chen JianShe, was particularly dangerous.

Chen JianShe jumped in fright. ’I didn’t do anything!’

’Don’t... don’t look at me like that,’ he thought, terrified.

His heart pounded in his chest under the couple’s scrutiny. Chen JianShe didn’t dare stick around and be a third wheel any longer, so he beat a hasty retreat.

Gu Jiaojiao, still daydreaming about money, looked up blankly. ”Leng Yuan, what was that all about?”

Leng Yuan was inwardly displeased. ’Why is my wife so concerned about Chen JianShe?’ But when he met her blank, questioning gaze, he sighed in resignation. ”He’s probably in a hurry to get to work.”

Hearing this, Gu Jiaojiao’s expression filled with admiration. ”He’s really something else.”

’To be so eager to do farm work... that’s incredible.’

Leng Yuan gave a helpless smile, ruffled Gu Jiaojiao’s hair, and sent her off to the threshing ground.

The threshing ground was located in the very center of the village. A couple of old locust trees stood scattered nearby, providing the only patch of shade in the entire area.

It was also the only plot of land in the village paved with concrete.

All the corn from the village had been brought here and piled into several large mounds. The sight of all the grain piles, big and small, was quite spectacular.

A dozen or so villagers, bringing their own small stools and tools, gathered around a pile of corn and got to work.

Gu Jiaojiao had been assigned to this spot, so she had gone back to fetch a stool as well.

By the time she returned, the area around the pile of corn was almost completely full. As Gu Jiaojiao approached, a middle-aged woman husking corn nearby, worried she was about to join her, quickly scooted her stool over.

”We have enough people here. Go find another spot!”

They didn’t want to work with Gu Jiaojiao, only to have her take advantage of them.

Working at the threshing ground was a group effort. If Gu Jiaojiao did less work, they would have to do more, but the work points would be divided up the same. They weren’t about to let that happen.

Gu Jiaojiao knew the original owner of her body was disliked, but she hadn’t expected to be rejected so thoroughly that she wouldn’t even be given a chance.

However, she wasn’t one to take things lying down. She replied with a sweet smile.

”Ma’am, since you’re inviting me so sincerely, I’ll be happy to oblige.”

With that, she placed her stool down and sat on it.

The middle-aged woman was stunned. She couldn’t believe this Gu Zhiqing from the city could be so shameless. She’d clearly said there was no room, yet the girl had the gall to plop herself down anyway. Her hands started to tremble with rage.

”You—you get up this instant! We have enough people here.”

Gu Jiaojiao didn’t react, which made the middle-aged woman’s tone even harsher.

”Are you deaf, you shameless girl? Did you not understand a word I said?”

Wu Cuizhi didn’t care one bit that Gu Jiaojiao was from the city; she was ready to chase her off.

Only then did Gu Jiaojiao turn to Wu Cuizhi, her expression calm and composed.

”Ma’am, the Brigade Leader assigned me to this spot. If you’re not satisfied, you can take it up with him.”

”Besides, each pile of grain is supposed to have at least ten people. Including me, there are only seven of us here. You’re deliberately targeting me.”

”I’m an Educated Youth, sent here to help build our country. Opposing me is the same as opposing the government’s decision. If you keep this up, I’ll have to report this to the leadership.”

The government had assigned specific officials to handle matters like this, precisely to prevent the Educated Youth from being bullied.

The villagers knew this much.

That, combined with Gu Jiaojiao dropping such a serious accusation on her, left the unsophisticated Wu Cuizhi completely stunned.