A reborn woman abducts her husband: after emptying his pockets, she marries a military officer.

Chapter 68 The Curtain Falls

Qin Yingxue raised her eyebrows in surprise.

Xie Guodong was cured by the system?

"Yan Chuan Yingxue is here!" Qin Jiasheng and Li Hehua came out of the house and greeted them with smiles on their faces.

Even Que'er, who seemed to have not seen Qin Yingxue for two days, hugged her leg affectionately, as if afraid that she would disappear again.

Qin Yingxue bent down, a smile on her face, and skillfully picked up Que'er.

Only then did Que'er reveal a toothless smile, her little arms tightly hugging Qin Yingxue.

“Yingxue…” Qin Dahai came in from outside, his trousers rolled up, carrying a three-pound turtle in his hand. “I caught it early this morning. We’ll stew it for lunch.”

Seeing everyone's familiar and warm smiles, Qin Yingxue finally understood what the system meant by the surprise it had promised her last night.

Everything felt like it had returned to the time before Jiang Linlin went back to Qin Village, when everyone genuinely cared for her without the interference of the obedient water.

But why can't Qin Dajiang and Qin Dahe be controlled by the obedient water, which makes Jiang Linlin furious and want to interfere a second time?

To be honest, Qin Yingxue isn't a saint; she must have felt a little uncomfortable.

When she first returned to the Qin family, she was truly warmed by their affection and longed for that warmth.

But reality slapped her in the face.

Apart from Qin Dajiang and Qin Dahe, let's treat everyone else as ordinary relatives from now on!

She married into the Song family, and since the two families lived in the same village, it was impossible for them to have no contact at all.

But she will no longer open her heart to them.

Even though she knew they were being interfered with by the obedient water, their wavering attitude had already made her resentful.

Li Hehua, Zhou Lanhua, and Fang Xiaoye were busy in the kitchen, while Qin Jiasheng asked Qin Dahe to invite Qin Jiaxing and Qin Jiawang over for dinner. Song Yanchuan kept them company, talking and drinking tea.

Taking advantage of a rare moment of free time, Qin Dahai picked a ripe watermelon from the ground, cut it open with a knife, and revealed its pink flesh.

The sparrow clapped its hands and cheered. Before it had even tasted the melon, its mouth was already watering.

Qin Yingxue took a bite of watermelon and saw Qin Dajiang building a rabbit hutch in the backyard, so she took a piece of watermelon and went to find him.

"Second brother, have some watermelon." Qin Yingxue handed the watermelon to Qin Dajiang.

Qin Dajiang quickly wiped his hands, took the watermelon, and started eating it.

"Second brother, what are your plans after the house is built?" Qin Yingxue asked casually while pulling on the rabbit's ears.

"What else can we do but toil in the fields for a living?" Qin Dajiang replied without hesitation.

"Second brother, the situation outside is great now. With your brains, finding a job is better than farming, right?" Qin Yingxue stopped pulling on Qin Dajiang's ears and frowned as she looked at him.

She thought Qin Dajiang was the smartest person in the family, but how come he didn't seize the opportunity when she brought him the path to wealth?

"I have no connections, no capital, and I know nothing about the outside world. What can I do? Even if I wanted to, my parents wouldn't agree." Qin Dajiang sighed as he said this. "Yingxue, I know what you mean. My parents might agree to let me try doing business with no capital, but forget about capital. They've farmed in the village all their lives, and they're content as long as they don't go hungry."

"And what about you, Second Brother? Are you really willing to bury your best years here?" Qin Yingxue asked, her eyes fixed on Qin Dajiang.

Qin Dajiang lowered his eyes, looking at the melon in his hand without saying a word for a moment.

"Little sister, tell me what you think. I'm willing to accept that your second brother doesn't agree."

Qin Dahe appeared out of nowhere, winking and making faces.

Qin Yingxue's somewhat depressed mood dissipated immediately upon seeing Qin Dahe's funny face: "Okay, I'll tell Third Brother when I come up with a good idea."

"When?" Qin Dahe asked impatiently. "Song Yanchuan just said that you'll be going to the island with him in two days. Sister, will it be difficult to see each other again after you leave...?"

Qin Dahe's face was full of reluctance as he finished speaking.

"I'll come back once the new house is built," Qin Yingxue said to the two men with a serious expression. "Second brother, third brother, it's not that I'm forgetting my roots or don't believe in farming, but this is a rare opportunity. If you're a step behind others, you'll be worlds apart. If you've made up your minds, go find Qian Xiaofeng..."

"I asked around, and they've stopped buying loaches and eels. The mulberries won't be available until next year. Right now, he's just helping out by delivering bricks and tiles. Even he doesn't know what to do next," Qin Dajiang sighed.

Qin Yingxue was somewhat surprised; it seemed that her second brother's attitude was even more proactive than she had imagined.

"Then Second Brother, we'll ask Qian Xiaofeng about it next time we see him."

Lately, I've been preoccupied with Jiang Linlin's affairs, and with my wedding, I've forgotten about her trial run in the black market.

Since you can't openly set up a stall outside right now, you don't have to worry too much about that when you go to the black market.

Making a profit from the price difference was her only immediate thought.

Last time, I made 190 yuan from fifty eggs in no time.

Of course, we can't just let them sell eggs; we can also sell other things, which is better than doing anything else.

With Douyin Mall at your fingertips, as long as you dare to think and act, you'll never have to worry about not making money.

"Okay." Qin Dajiang nodded when he saw that Qin Yingxue was speaking seriously.

“Me too, me too…” Qin Dahe quickly interjected from the side.

The three of them exchanged a smile.

Lunch was a lavish affair, served on two tables, and everyone ate with gusto, their mouths greasy and their mouths sticking out – it was a lively and bustling meal.

To Qin Yingxue's surprise, Jiang Linlin was practically invisible today, diligently helping Li Hehua with her work and always wearing a smile.

Qin Yingxue found it rather strange to be with Jiang Linlin like this.

Even Xie Guodong performed exceptionally well today, helping to greet guests and being very polite; there wasn't a single fault to be found.

After dinner, Jiang Linlin was to return to Qingdao with Xie Guodong.

Seeing that she had behaved well today, Qin Yingxue smiled and watched her leave.

Jiang Linlin paused, then walked towards her.

Qin Yingxue's smile froze for a moment, then blossomed again.

"Qin Yingxue, I wish you and Song Yanchuan happiness." Jiang Linlin looked at Qin Yingxue and gave her a polite smile.

Although it wasn't from the bottom of my heart, I still gave them the respect they deserved.

"I wish you happiness too," Qin Yingxue nodded, offering the same blessing.

“I will definitely be happier than you.” Jiang Linlin leaned close to Qin Yingxue and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear, “So, live a good life with Song Yanchuan. I look forward to our next meeting.”

"Okay. Have a safe trip!" Qin Yingxue smiled.

This is the Jiang Linlin she knows.

Stubborn and unwilling to admit defeat, even if they know they have made the wrong choice, they will still grit their teeth and continue to move forward, trying their best to make themselves glorious!

The contest between the two has come to an end.

As Jiang Linlin passed Song Yanchuan, she stopped and her lips twitched a few times before she gracefully got into the car.

Qin Yingxue noticed that Song Yanchuan's expression stiffened.