Combined with Jiang Yihua’s behavior over the past year, everyone became even more convinced this was the truth!
As they walked to the cafeteria, the crowd easily spotted Chi Yun’er, whose skin was so fair it seemed to glow. Her exquisite beauty completely surpassed everyone’s imagination.
The first sight of Chi Yun’er was nothing short of a disaster. People carrying bowls and plates stared blankly, bumping into each other and spilling food all over themselves. Others missed their seats, pulling tables and chairs down with them as they fell...
Chi Yun’er’s expression was cool and distant, the smile on her lips all but gone. Her beautiful eyes swept across the crowd before finally landing on Jiang Yihua, who had just walked in.
The tiny specks of light in her eyes immediately bloomed into a brilliant sparkle. A faint dimple appeared beside her lips. Her pure beauty seemed to radiate a sweet fragrance, making her look exceptionally alluring and delicious.
Jiang Yihua quickly squeezed through the crowd to her side. He used his sturdy body to block everyone’s view, and when he caught a glimpse of the various "disaster scenes" that hadn’t been cleaned up yet, he couldn’t help but facepalm.
Chi Yun’er was already stunningly beautiful to begin with. Contrasted against a crowd of people several shades darker from the sun, she looked almost otherworldly, like a goddess who had descended to the mortal realm.
Watching everyone’s over-the-top reactions, Jiang Yihua couldn’t help but wonder, ’Was bringing her to the farm really the right decision?’
"Are you adjusting to the work this morning? Is the cafeteria food to your liking?" The moment Jiang Yihua saw the young woman, his heart couldn’t help but soften. His mouth seemed to have a mind of its own, spilling out a string of concerned questions he never thought he’d be capable of saying.
The people around them started to jeer. "Whoa, did the chef knock over a vinegar jar today? It’s so sour my teeth are on edge!"
"Mr. Jiang sure knows how to sweet-talk his girlfriend. I could never say things like that..."
"I don’t know about that. If your girlfriend was as pretty as Comrade Chi, you wouldn’t just be sweet-talking her—you’d probably be gleefully offering to wash her feet..."
Chi Yun’er ducked her head so low it nearly touched her chest. She had never been teased like this before.
Jiang Yihua gave everyone a helpless bow, silently pleading for mercy. This only amused the crowd more, and they teased him for a while longer. However, they knew when to stop and soon dispersed.
But amidst this lively atmosphere thick with envy, jealousy, and hate, two strains of gossip shot up like weeds after a spring rain.
The tedious, back-breaking farm work had ground everyone down to the brink of collapse, and they desperately needed an outlet. Gossip, something they could participate in just by opening their mouths, became one of their few forms of entertainment and spiritual sustenance.

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