The Lucky Farm Girl-Chapter 53 - Zhang Lianhuas Plans and Hatred_1

Chapter 53: Chapter 53 Zhang Lianhua’s Plans and Hatred_1

Chapter 53 -53 Zhang Lianhua’s Plans and Hatred_1

“Ninth Sister, since everyone refuses to agree, let’s drop the matter of dividing the farmland,” the village head and Lizheng had long anticipated this outcome.

Seeing the honest and kind villagers, Yang Mengchen was moved and gratified, and his determination to lead the villagers to prosperity was only reinforced.

In the crowd, Zhang Lianhua, looking at the increasingly handsome and steady Yang Chengrong, her eyes filled with tenderness and bashfulness. However, upon seeing Xiao Wanxue standing beside Yang Chengrong, her expression turned dark with resentment and poison.

And Zhang Lianhua’s stepmother, Madam Zhang Liao, had eyes that shone with greed.

The villagers all said, Doctor Luo from the Apricot Forest Hall in town was even better to Ninth Sister Yang than to his own daughter, and now that Ninth Sister Yang had bought more than a hundred mu of dry farmland, the Yang family was on the rise.

It just so happened that she had two daughters as beautiful as flowers, not much younger than the eighth lad of the Yang family; she must find a way to arrange a match between the two families. When the time comes, she would have the Yang family offer these hundred mu of dry farmland as a bridal price. With Doctor Luo involved, her two daughters would surely live a life of luxury in the Yang family, decked in gold and silver, indulging in fine foods and spices, and she too would enjoy their good fortune.

Madam Zhang Liao hadn’t considered her stepdaughter at all and completely forgot the past deeds against the Yang family, her heart and eyes now only calculating how to climb into the Yang family’s good graces.

As for the Lan family, they avoided Yang Mengchen at all costs and naturally did not show up.

“Since everyone disagrees with dividing the farmland, I think, just like working in the town or county, Jiujiu can sign contracts with everyone, and everyone will work for Jiujiu,” said the Yang Family Patriarch with a smile, “Jiujiu, do you think this is feasible?”

Now that Jiujiu was making a name for herself, he, as the Yang Family Patriarch, felt pride shining on his face and his fondness for Jiujiu grew even more.

The Yang Family Patriarch was highly respected in the village. Hearing him speak like this, everyone expressed their agreement.

It was a chance to earn money while still caring for their homes, and even if the wages were a little less, it was better than going out to work.

Yang Mengchen had no choice but to nod and agree. He also stated that those willing to sign a contract should later go to the Yang family to register. After he had prepared the contract, they would sign it. Those who did not get a chance this time should not be disheartened, as there would be opportunities in the future.

The villagers, upon hearing this, were excited and filled with anticipation. They were even more overjoyed when they heard the village chief announce that starting from that evening, the Yang family would begin teaching them to read and write at the ancestral hall, providing chalk and blackboards for free, especially since some were not yet aware of this news.

Some even secretly resolved that if they were not chosen this time, they would still offer to help the Yang family. Once the dry farmland was developed, they would stop going, as a way to express their gratitude toward Ninth Sister and the Yang family.

Back at home, Yang Mengchen began to draft greenhouse blueprints and write contract terms. Since the matter of printing was still unresolved, she would write only one copy of the contract and attach a few blank sheets for the villagers to sign. They would complete the rest of the contracts later.

Xiao Wan Xue ground the ink on the side.

After Old Master Yang and the others finished organizing the registration list, they handed it to Yang Mengchen. Upon reviewing it, he saw that nine-tenths of the villagers had signed up. After some thought, he decided to let all those who registered work on developing the dry farmland, which would speed up progress and allow the villagers to earn some money. As for those who would learn how to farm vegetables in greenhouses, he would give careful consideration.

After giving a few instructions to Xiao Guai, Yang Mengchen asked Yang Chengrong to accompany Xiao Guai back to the mountain, then arranged the evening’s teaching staff and guided their teaching methods.

Yang Chengrong, walking about five li with Xiao Guai, saw Zhang Lianhua standing on the inevitable path ahead, frowning slightly.

As Yang Chengrong approached, Zhang Lianhua’s eyelids dropped, and a shy pink bloomed across her face.

Yang Chengrong, not even glancing at her, walked straight past Zhang Lianhua, leaving her with a flush of embarrassment on her face that suddenly froze. After a moment of stunned shock, she no longer cared whether anyone would see her and affect her reputation, nor did she care whether White Tiger would harm her. She ran up and stood in Yang Chengrong’s way.

“Brother Rong, you clearly saw me, so why didn’t you talk to me? Why didn’t you ask if I’ve been doing well or if someone’s bullied me?” Her expression was shy, yet her tone was full of hidden resentment.

Yang Chengrong’s face remained expressionless as he took three steps back, his lips slightly pursed, and remained silent.

Zhang Lianhua’s heart suddenly panicked; Yang Chengrong had always been gentle and caring towards her since childhood. Even after their engagement was called off, he often looked after her, never before showing the indifference and distance he did now. “Brother Rong, I really miss you, my heart aches for you, but why are you ignoring me?” she said.

Yang Chengrong still didn’t speak.

Xiao Guai scratched its front paws impatiently. It was in a hurry to complete the task its master had given, and this annoying woman was blocking the way, how detestable!

Perceiving that Xiao Guai was showing signs of anger, Yang Chengrong patted its head and then attempted to walk past Zhang Lianhua to continue up the mountain.

“Brother Rong, don’t leave!”

Unexpectedly, Zhang Lianhua, throwing shame to the wind, suddenly grabbed his hand. Tears streamed down her face, evoking sympathy as if she was a pear blossom bathed in rain. Yang Chengrong’s gaze darkened, and although he stopped in his tracks, he still said nothing.

Seeing Yang Chengrong’s face soften slightly, Zhang Lianhua’s spirits lifted, and her expression became even more gentle and affectionate. “Brother Rong, I truly love you and want to marry you as your wife. Please don’t abandon me, okay?”

The Yang family had prospered, and Ninth Sister Yang was so formidable; once she married into the Yang family, she would be the grand young mistress.

Yang Chengrong didn’t miss the flash of smugness and scheming that passed in Zhang Lianhua’s eyes. The little bit of pity that had just arisen in his heart disappeared without a trace, replaced by a full measure of disgust and regret.

When his younger brother and Jiujiu had told him about Zhang Lianhua’s insidiousness, he had doubted and resisted their words, but now he realized how wrong he had been. He had been blind not to see Zhang Lianhua’s true colors.

“Let go!” Yang Chengrong’s tone was ice-cold, devoid of any warmth.

Just a moment ago, Brother Rong had softened, so how could he suddenly turn so cold and heartless?

Zhang Lianhua couldn’t understand, but she knew very well that if she truly let go of Yang Chengrong, she might never have another chance, so she held on tightly to his hand. “I won’t let go! Brother Rong, is there someone else in your heart now? Is that why you don’t want me? It’s the magistrate’s daughter, isn’t it? She shamelessly threw herself at you, didn’t she?”

“We have nothing to do with each other anymore; don’t drag innocent people into it!” Yang Chengrong retorted coldly, his gaze, however, was somewhat evasive.

“Innocent people?” Zhang Lianhua dropped her faux gentleness, her face now showing biting sarcasm. “If she wasn’t trying to seduce you, why would she move into the Yang family? Even as the magistrate’s daughter, she’s more disgraceful than those girls from the brothels! She’s simply…”

“Shut up! If you dare slander Ms. Xiao again, don’t blame me for being rude to you!” Pulling his hand away vigorously, Yang Chengrong strode off.

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As Zhang Lianhua heard Yang Chengrong defend that woman she despised, her face almost twisted with hate. She intended to go after Yang Chengrong, but Xiao Guai suddenly turned back and let out a fierce roar at her, startling her into screaming and falling to the ground, pale-faced. She watched helplessly as man and tiger walked away, her eyes brimming with intense hatred and venom.