Transmigrated as Cannon Fodder — I Rise to Female Lead Through Hard Work-Chapter 48: Don’t Mention It Again

Yi Roujing didn’t answer about the drowning incident, which left Ding Ancheng feeling uncertain, "What happened? Tell me in detail about the drowning that day. Oh, and did you call the police?"

Yi Roujing rubbed her hair, not planning to reveal the truth since she herself didn’t quite know it, "No, there’s no hidden story. I just accidentally fell into the water, and I couldn’t swim. I almost died that day."

A chill passed through the depths of Yi Roujing’s eyes. The original persona died that day, leaving Ding Ancheng a widower.

Yi Roujing’s bland narration made Ding Ancheng’s heart tighten. Seeing the person so close, he uncontrollably reached out to hold Yi Roujing’s hand hanging by her side.

"What are you doing?" Yi Roujing snapped back to reality after her hand was grabbed.

"I’m sorry," Ding Ancheng said in a deep voice. Even though he wasn’t pleased about this marriage at first, it was a fact that he didn’t protect her well, which was his failure.

Yi Roujing sighed inwardly, "It’s all in the past."

She wasn’t someone to be bullied. Previously, she felt sorry for the original persona. If anyone dared to oppose her again, she’d beat them up.

Actually, she had analyzed the situation herself. She hadn’t been married to the Dingping Production Team for long, barely went out, and hadn’t started work yet. There probably wasn’t anyone here who wanted her dead.

As for her family at the Xintang Production Team, it’s hard to say. Initially, she suspected Wang Qiushuang, because a woman’s jealousy is terrifying. But after seeing her in Huaixi County last time, she was sure it wasn’t her.

The original persona had an unlikable personality, often making small enemies. But pushing someone who can’t swim into the water without intending to save them... that’s not a small grudge.

So she thought about many people but found no answer. That day’s incident remained an unsolved mystery.

"Come to the county town with me," Ding Ancheng suddenly said.

"What?" Yi Roujing was taken aback.

"I’m going to apply for a couple’s housing."

"I’m not going," Yi Roujing flatly refused.

Ding Ancheng frowned.

Yi Roujing quickly explained, "I mean not now. We’ll have to go eventually. It’s not good to avoid it just because of carelessness. Life is full of crises, isn’t it? We’ll go when the time is right."

"Not getting a divorce?"

Yi Roujing blinked in surprise, "Are you worried about that?"

"Isn’t that a legitimate concern?" Ding Ancheng chuckled angrily.

Yi Roujing’s eyes flickered, laughing it off, "I’m just worried you’d be wronged."

"You’re worrying too much." Ding Ancheng tugged her along in large strides, reminding her, "Don’t bring this up with me again."

"Ah? Oh, okay," Yi Roujing agreed after receiving an angry glare, feeling puzzled inside. Ding Ancheng didn’t seem to dislike her that much.

...

"Didn’t they say Ding Ancheng doesn’t like Yi Roujing?" Tong Dongxue asked, confused.

A group of people at the educated youth’s place were not far away. Though they couldn’t hear the conversation between the two, they could see clearly that Yi Roujing and Ding Ancheng were close, and Ding Ancheng even took her hand, not looking like a couple with bad feelings.

Xia Xingchen, also there, explained with a smile, "That’s just gossip spread by people in the team. You know the saying, a lie told often enough becomes the truth. But the couple would know best what their relationship is like."

"True." Tong Dongxue nodded in agreement, "Xingchen, you seem to really like Yi Roujing."

"Our sister-in-law is a good person. You’ll know once you interact with her," Xia Xingchen said with a bright smile.

"Well, then I won’t speak ill of them next time," Tong Dongxue slightly changed her attitude. She wasn’t one to tolerate any nonsense, "Alright, let’s go."

"Hey, Yiluo."

Tong Dongxue called out to Song Yiluo, who hadn’t moved.

"Coming," Song Yiluo turned after a few more glances, although her expression didn’t show it, her grip on the basket was so tight her nails almost dug into her skin.

In the cowshed, Mr. Qi had already started a fire and the porridge was almost ready. After two days of medication and good food, his health had improved significantly. So when Yi Roujing came in, his face broke into a broad smile.

"Roujing is here."

"Mr. Qi." Yi Roujing greeted with a smile, and after Ding Ancheng entered, she introduced Ding Ancheng to Mr. Qi.

"Haha, I know, the only college student from the Dingping Production Team."

"Mr. Qi," Ding Ancheng responded.

Yi Roujing delivered the items, checked Mr. Qi’s pulse, gave some advice, and left.

"Do you know medicine?" Ding Ancheng asked.

"Not really, just some very basic stuff," Yi Roujing didn’t hide it. She spoke so openly because her grandfather was a traditional Chinese medicine doctor, so it’s not strange that she knew a bit of medicine, she just hadn’t shown it before.

"Do you want to go to County First Middle School?" Ding Ancheng asked, "Having a high school diploma would be better. Even if the exam isn’t immediate, I can find a way to get you a spot as a worker-peasant-soldier student."

"I may not attend school, but can I take the completion exam to get a high school diploma directly?" Yi Roujing asked.

"Yes," Ding Ancheng replied, "It’s not unheard of in school. As long as there’s a connection, it’s possible. But the exam, especially for County First Middle School, is real."

"Of course," Yi Roujing wasn’t worried about studies, she was a top student after all.

"You help ask around first. If it’s possible, I’ll take the exam then," Yi Roujing said, looking at Ding Ancheng.

"Okay," Ding Ancheng nodded, the couple’s housing application needed to be done.

On the way home, they encountered more people. Many hardworking folks went to the mountains to pick wild vegetables before work, and some were gardening in their private plots. Though small, these private plots were entirely theirs, so everyone valued them greatly.

"Hey, Ancheng, Ancheng’s wife, hurry home, the Li Family has visitors," someone called out.

Yi Roujing, having worked a few days, had gotten to know some people. The one speaking to her was Aunt Lanxin, Accountant Ding’s wife, a warm-hearted person.

"Thank you, Aunt Lanxin." Hearing this, Yi Roujing quickened her pace. The Li Family, her first thought was her mother-in-law Li Hongying’s natal family— the sibling pair she saw last time at Tongxian Commune, not easy people to deal with. She feared Ding Anmin and they would be bullied.

"Li Hongying, you came from my womb, you can’t forget your roots. I’m here begging you today, can’t you find some work for your nephew and niece?"

The sharp voice full of vigor, was it her mother-in-law’s mother? Yi Roujing was shocked after eavesdropping. She didn’t expect someone like that to raise children with such different personalities.

Li Hongying never cursed unnecessarily. In memory, no matter how much the original persona cursed, Li Hongying never reciprocated with foul language, let alone when Yi Roujing arrived, Li Hongying hadn’t said a harsh word.

"Who’s making so much noise? My ears are practically ringing outside here."

Yi Roujing pushed the door open into the yard, and the Li Family was all there.