Reborn in the 80s, Get Rich by Eating Melons-Chapter 710: Introduction to Objects

Si Xiaohui blamed everything on Tong Yao, believing that it was Tong Yao’s instigation that led Gu Hongwei not to like her. Without Tong Yao’s interference, she would have been involved with Gu Hongwei long ago and would’ve been Mrs. Gu by now, and she wouldn’t have had to suffer over these years.

Also, Gu Hongwei would not have been involved with Guo Jinnian. It seemed that all of this was due to Tong Yao’s scheming behind her back. She remembered that she had been growing up alongside Gu Hongwei since childhood, so how could he not like her? She wasn’t unattractive after all.

Si Xiaohui was filled with regret. She shouldn’t have told Tong Yao about her feelings for Gu Hongwei."

Just as she said before, without Tong Yao marrying into the family, her home would’ve been just as harmonious as before. Both her oldest and second older brothers would’ve continued to spoil her. Her oldest brother wouldn’t have gone to Kyoto and might’ve even married Zhang Lijuan.

Whether her second older brother married or not, he would have always loved and spoiled her.

She wouldn’t have met Song Yu or encountered Si Weimin, and her identity wouldn’t have been exposed.

With such thoughts, Si Xiaohui felt very angry. During lunch, she deliberately glared at Tong Yao, which confused her a bit. However, Tong Yao, not giving it much thought, chose to ignore her. Si Chen, on the other hand, didn’t approve of her behavior.

"If you don’t want to eat, you can return to your room."

Guo Jinnian and Gu Hongwei also noticed the look in Si Xiaohui’s eyes. Honestly, if Si Chen hadn’t spoken, she would’ve.

This Si Xiaohui, not lifting a finger to cook, yet complaining with her dead-fish eyes whenever others cooked meals for her. How irritating.

"Big Brother, what did I do to provoke you?" Si Xiaohui said with an aggrieved expression. "I didn’t even speak while eating. Do you find my presence here unbearable?"

At that, Guo Jinnian felt compelled to interject. "You’ve been glaring at Yaoyao non-stop, as if your eyeballs will pop out. Do you think we’re blind and can’t see?"

Si Xiaohui shot Guo Jinnian a resentful glance but didn’t argue with her. She knew that she didn’t have much status now and could be driven out at any time. Therefore, she could only swallow her anger. Wait and see, as soon as there’s a chance, she’ll make all these people who look down on her regret. freёwebnoѵel.com

Snorting, Si Xiaohui lowered her head and ate big mouthfuls. After finishing her meal, she put down her bowls and chopsticks and wanted to return to her room, only to be stopped by Si Chen.

"Wash your utensils."

Si Xiaohui was reluctant, but she still complied.

While Si Xiaohui went to the kitchen, Tong Yao and the others stayed behind to discuss the road construction. This time, they decided to build a road from the county to their village. Now that their business was thriving, they had to do something for their hometown.

The top leadership in Li City was pleased to know that they were donating money to build the road and had arranged a banquet at a grand restaurant in the city for tomorrow noon.

Tong Yao said, "In the morning, Hongwei, you’ll take me to get my stitches removed. After the removal, we can come back and pick everyone up to go together. You’re also a stakeholder, so you should definitely be present for the meal."

Guo Jinnian loved lively occasions and didn’t want to stay at home dealing with Si Xiaohui’s sour face; she agreed very readily.

However, Gu Hongwei was a bit worried. "After you remove the stitches, will you be able to move about?"

Guo Jinnian said, "My wound is healing very quickly, it’s almost healed."

Seeing her energetic and ready to take on anything, Gu Hongwei didn’t raise any objections.

The day after tomorrow would be the seventh day since Lin Fengying’s death. After confirming the plans for the road tomorrow and finishing the rites the next day, they decided to return to Kyoto the day after that.

As they were discussing, Si Xiaohui, who had finished washing the dishes, came over. Once she entered, everyone immediately shut their mouths. Guo Jinnian changed the subject, "Do you guys have anything planned for this afternoon? If not, let’s go out and take a stroll nearby. I’ve been cooped up inside these past few days and feel like I’m going to grow fur soon. Despite having been here several times, I’ve never really explored the surroundings."

Tong Yao nodded, "Sounds good. I haven’t taken a stroll around here for a long time either. If we don’t do it now, this place will change completely once the road gets built."

With their decision made, Si Chen and Gu Hongwei also agreed and accompanied the two women out. Si Xiaohui, after some thought, followed silently, considering this an opportunity to show her face which she couldn’t miss.

As soon as they stepped outside, they ran into some village neighbors. They greeted Si Chen and Gu Hongwei enthusiastically, all the while singing high praises.

"Our village has produced two great talents who have brought honor to us. I’ve heard that you guys are going to donate money for road construction. Goodness, I feel proud just going out now."

"In all these surrounding villages, only your family has built a western-style house. Now, you’re also building a road. It’s going to be easier for the men in our village to find brides. The moment girls hear they’re going to marry into this village, they rush over."

"It’s not just our village. Any villages along the main road have an easier time arranging marriages now. Si Chen and Hongwei have performed a great good deed."

Although what they said sounded exaggerated, it was indeed true. The construction of this road indeed boosted the local economy, and the single young men in the village now had a greater chance of choosing a spouse.

You must understand that getting a cement road built to the village doorstep was a very rare occurrence in these times.

Some villages didn’t even get roads until decades later. Seeing how pleased everyone was, Tong Yao thought this was one of the pleasures of making money. Other things aside, they had managed to contribute towards their hometown.

Now knowing that Si Chen and Tong Yao had made money in Kyoto, their attitude towards Si Xiaohui had improved a bit. Some even wanted to introduce suitable bachelors to Si Xiaohui. Taking the opportunity while Si Chen and Tong Yao were present, Auntie Wang from the village said.

"Xiaochen, my nephew, who is unmarried at 30, is quite a handsome lad. Xiaohui is single too, and it’s not right for a woman to stay single for too long. How about I arrange a meeting between them to see if they take a liking to each other?"

Although they brought down on Si Xiaohui and knew she wasn’t a reputable person, her nephew couldn’t find a wife due to their poverty. If he could marry Si Xiaohui, it would be a great stroke of luck for him, at least he wouldn’t be single anymore.

With the Si family now being wealthy, they would undoubtedly support Si Xiaohui. Hence, her nephew’s life would also improve.

Hearing this proposal, Tong Yao found it mildly amusing. Not to mention that they didn’t want to concern themselves with Si Xiaohui’s affairs, it hadn’t even been seven days since Lin Fengying’s death, yet they were trying to set Si Xiaohui up. She wondered what was going through Auntie Wang’s mind.

Si Chen thought along the same lines, but he didn’t get upset. He simply said in a detached manner, "We are all adults in our thirties. We should make our own decisions. I don’t have any say in this matter. It’s best to talk to the individuals involved."

Hearing this, Auntie Wang immediately turned her beaming smile towards Si Xiaohui, "Xiaohui, do you agree to meet him? If you’re willing, I can ask him to come over right now. My maternal home is nearby in Dahe Village."

Unexpectedly, upon hearing this, Si Xiaohui glared and disdainfully replied, "A man who’s thirty and still not married must either be ugly or poor. Why would I want such a man?"