ushernet Chapter 220 The Village Farce
Chapter 220 The Village Farce
Within a few days, everyone in the village knew that the Xiao family was moving to the capital, and they were all envious.
After the Xiao family left, they would often run into people in the village asking about it.
Especially the more leisurely old women in some villages.
Right now, at the entrance to the village, a group of old women are sitting there chatting.
"Oh, how come Wang Chunhua is so lucky? She's just a country bumpkin like us, but now she's going to the capital to enjoy a life of luxury." The old woman speaking had nothing but envy and jealousy on her face, wishing she were the one going to the capital.
“Because they have a good son,” another old woman chimed in enviously.
"Yes, Wang Chunhua has enjoyed a life of luxury for many years. She doesn't have to do anything and has maids to take care of her, just like the old lady of a landlord's family."
“You’re wrong about that. The old lady from the landlord’s family is no match for Wang Chunhua.” Although she didn’t know much about it, she did know that landlords and officials were incomparable.
“Yes, yes, you’re right. I heard from my son that in Beijing, even someone like Wang Chunhua has to be addressed as ‘Old Madam’.”
"Hmph." At this moment, a long-faced old woman snorted in dissatisfaction.
"Hey Wang Damei, what are you humming about? What, are you disagreeing with what we're saying?" The old woman who had just spoken looked at Wang Damei with disdain.
The others watched the two of them with expressions of anticipation.
"What's it to you?"
"It's none of my business. Why were you humming when I was talking?"
"Old Chen, you're so nosy, and you want to control me too? What's wrong with me?" Wang Damei wasn't exactly known for her good temper either. When she heard Old Chen publicly disrespect her, she got angry.
“I can’t control the heavens and the earth, but when I speak, you can’t just hum along,” Granny Chen retorted, not to be outdone.
"And are you jealous of Wang Chunhua? What a pity, Wang Chunhua is just luckier than you." Old Mrs. Chen was infuriating.
"Hey, you guys are all from the same village, how come they are so different?"
Granny Chen glanced at Wang Damei with a mocking look on her face, then turned her gaze to the others.
The other old women all lowered their heads silently, but Wang Damei was provoked by Chen Pozi's gaze.
"Shut up, Granny Chen! If I hadn't looked down on Xiao Yong back then, Wang Chunhua wouldn't have had a chance. I was the one who let her have her way." Wang Damei's tone was full of guilt, but she was very jealous of Granny Xiao. Why? She had never been as good as Granny Xiao since childhood. The two married into the same village, but her husband died early, while Wang Chunhua lived so comfortably and was now going to the capital to be an old lady.
Moreover, she clearly had her eye on Old Master Xiao back then, but he simply wouldn't have given up on her. If only he had persisted a little longer, she would be the one enjoying the good life now. Wang Damei felt very frustrated.
"Haha, oh dear, listen to this, listen to this madwoman!" Granny Chen suddenly burst into laughter, her already bent back bending even more.
Although the others didn't speak as loudly as Wang Damei, they all lowered their heads and chuckled silently.
After laughing for a while, Wang Damei wiped away the tears that had welled up in her eyes and started scolding Wang Damei: "Wang Damei, you really know how to flatter yourself. You're getting old, and your skin has gotten thicker. Don't you even look at your stinky face that's as big as a shoehorn? How dare you say such a thing?"
Wang Damei's face was already flushed, and now she was so angry that she swayed and seemed about to faint.
Pointing at Granny Chen, he couldn't utter a word for a long time.
"What, am I wrong? Tell me, am I wrong? You look down on Xiao Yong, and I'm too embarrassed to even mention the shameful things you've done." Granny Chen's disdain was undisguised.
"If you're so capable, why are you just sitting here instead of enjoying the good life at the Xiao family's place?"
Don't let her small age fool you; Granny Chen has a sharp tongue that never holds back.
Seeing that Wang Damei was about to faint from anger, the other old women quickly stepped forward to stop her.
"Old woman Chen, please stop talking. If you faint, you'll be responsible."
Only then did Granny Chen stop, as she was reluctant to spend money on Wang Damei.
But she'd vented her anger enough for today, and she was going home for dinner.
Everyone else left, leaving Wang Damei alone, teetering on the brink of collapse.
This matter quickly spread throughout Xiaojia Village, and of course, it also reached the ears of the Xiao family members.
Xiao family
Old Mrs. Xiao scrutinized Old Master Xiao from head to toe, making him feel extremely uncomfortable.
"Old woman, what are you looking at?" Old Master Xiao asked hesitantly in a low voice, a bad feeling creeping into his heart.
"I'm wondering if there's something special about your old face that makes Wang Damei so fond of you."
Grandpa Xiao broke out in a cold sweat; how could he ruin his reputation in his old age?
"Old woman, what are you saying? What does Wang Damei have to do with me? You can't talk nonsense like that."
"I'm not making this up. Didn't you hear what Wang Damei said? She gave you to me. Otherwise, I wouldn't have gotten anything out of it." Old Mrs. Xiao chuckled to herself as she watched Old Mr. Xiao wipe non-existent sweat from his forehead.
"Old woman, you have to believe me. I took a liking to you at first sight back then. I didn't even know Wang Damei." Old Master Xiao explained, afraid that his wife would misunderstand, while inwardly cursing Wang Damei.
What kind of shameless old woman is she, actually insulting him and dreaming of eating swan meat?
Xiao Siyue couldn't help but burst out laughing as she looked at Grandpa Xiao.
Grandpa Xiao turned his head stiffly: "Yue'er... what are you doing here?"
"Cough cough, Grandpa, I've been here the whole time, didn't you see me?" Xiao Siyue said, suppressing a laugh and pretending to be sad.
"Hehe... I see, I see. Yue'er, if you have something to do, go ahead and do your work." Old Master Xiao awkwardly gave her the order to leave.
"Okay, then I'll be going." Xiao Siyue decided not to watch the show any longer and turned to leave.
But after stepping out the door, a little head peeked out again: "Grandma, I'm on your side."
Old Mrs. Xiao chuckled: "You little rascal."
"Old woman, you have to believe me, I've always had my eye on you." Old Master Xiao immediately pledged his loyalty after Xiao Siyue left.
"Alright, you old rascal." Old Mrs. Xiao stopped teasing Old Mr. Xiao. She knew exactly what kind of person Wang Damei was. The two were from the same village and had never gotten along. Wang Damei was very jealous and always wanted to compete with her.
Now, I guess he's seeing her doing better and better, and his jealousy has flared up again, so he wants to find something for her to do.