The Yang Family’s fish pond is close to Xiawa Village, but there’s still some distance from the village.

On the way back, it was inevitable to pass through the village land, and it was inevitable to run into villagers.

Seeing Yang Dong and Yang Xiaocui walking one after the other, with Yang Dong carrying fish and ducks, everyone couldn’t help but talk again.

"Hey, did you see, the ones who just passed by were Yang Dong and Yang Xiaocui."

"Saw it, how could I not? My eyes aren’t bad."

"I really didn’t expect it, the two actually got together, just look, they seem pretty good together."

"Isn’t that right? Look at the fish in his hands, it must be for the Yang Family."

"Hmph, now the Yang Family has really latched onto something big. Yang Xiaocui’s mother might laugh herself awake in the middle of the night."

"Who doesn’t know it? Living in the same village, how many girls did Yang Dong look at before, turned them all down, and everyone knows how high his standards were. Who would’ve thought it would be Yang Xiaocui in the end."

"Right? Truly unexpected, considering Yang Xiaocui isn’t particularly outstanding in any way."

"..."

"..."

In the past, Yang Dong was very resentful of the villagers’ gossip, but now, he’s gotten used to it. Since lately, he and Yang Xiaocui’s matters have been frequently discussed by the villagers, let them talk as they please. Anyway, things are like this, could they gossip more?

When these words reached Yang Xiaocui’s ears, they made her feel sweet inside, but to show her consideration, she said, "Sorry, because of me, people are talking again."

"It’s okay."

Yang Xiaocui noticed that if she didn’t speak to Yang Dong, Yang Dong basically wouldn’t talk to her, he’d just walk silently.

She felt a little awkward, but didn’t mind too much. They lived in the same village, and although they didn’t interact much before, she’d heard about Yang Dong’s character. Surely, he was also avoiding talking to her to prevent the villagers from gossiping.

Seeing they were about to enter the village, Yang Xiaocui suddenly remembered something and quickly said, "Um, could what happened today stay between us? Let’s not tell anyone, not even your family."

Seeing the confused look in Yang Dong’s eyes, Yang Xiaocui quickly explained, "I’m afraid your family will laugh at me, look down on me, and criticize my mother. So, could you not mention it?"

"Okay."

Yang Xiaocui didn’t expect Yang Dong to agree directly, and her hanging heart was at ease. She quickly said, "Thank you."

She was afraid of Yang Dong’s family knowing about this. If they found out, especially his second sister-in-law and third sister-in-law, they might cause some trouble, and her secret might get exposed. But fortunately, Yang Dong agreed.

Today’s incident made her more satisfied with Yang Dong. She felt Yang Dong was really nice, someone worthy of handing her life over to.

However, she felt an unspeakable sadness in her heart. Such a good person, she had deceived him. Although it wasn’t her intention, she eventually lied.

She only hoped this matter could pass quickly so she could live a peaceful life.

But what she didn’t know was, lies will ultimately be exposed, keeping quiet was only deceiving herself. Because humans are greedy, once they benefit, they want a second and third time, just like her current self, wanting more from Yang Dong, be it money or affection.