Chapter 725 - 721: An Unexpected Visitor

Gu Jiaojiao and the others heard the argument behind them but paid it no mind.

Chen JianShe couldn’t help but complain.

"Is that Sun Yeshu out of her mind?"

’His Brother Leng doted on his wife and was willing to let her skip the hard labor. What did that have to do with Sun Yeshu? The moment she saw his sister-in-law living comfortably, she had to start comparing, all without a single thought to her own man’s worth.’

He glanced at Leng Qingtian, who had fallen far behind, and rolled his eyes.

’Leng Qingtian was never good at farm work; he usually only earned seven or eight work points. His Brother Leng, on the other hand, always got a full ten points whenever he worked. Even doing the work of two people now was no strain for him.’

’That Leng Qingtian nearly collapsed just from earning ten work points himself, and now he had to help Sun Yeshu with her work too? Heh. Once this competition started, they didn’t even care if it cost a man his life.’

’Still, he felt no sympathy for Leng Qingtian. The man had chosen his own wife. If you have the guts to choose a woman like that, you have to have the ability to deal with the consequences.’

The group ignored Leng Qingtian and continued with their work.

Just then, a child ran over and called out to Gu Jiaojiao, "Teacher Gu, someone went to your house! It’s a man."

The child didn’t know who it was. He just licked the candy clutched in his hand.

With a visitor at home, and a man at that, it wasn’t appropriate for Gu Jiaojiao to host him alone. Leng Yuan would have to go back. But Leng Yuan couldn’t bear to leave Gu Jiaojiao to work, so he simply pulled her along with him to go home together.

They left the fieldwork in Chen JianShe’s care for the time being.

Chen JianShe had no objection. Even if Brother Leng hadn’t asked, he would have helped anyway.

When Leng Yuan and Gu Jiaojiao returned, they saw a man standing at their gate, dressed in army-green trousers and a tank top.

Gu Jiaojiao found his face unfamiliar, yet there was a faint sense of recognition, especially in his eyes.

Before Leng Yuan or Gu Jiaojiao could speak, the man at the gate, who had a buzz cut, stepped forward and addressed them. "Brother Leng, Sister-in-law, I’m Bai Shu."

Bai Shu. His family name was Jiang. Jiang Baishu.

’He’s the supporting male character from the novel, the one who never married for the female lead’s sake. He’s also Sweet Girl and Xiao Yang’s older brother.’

Gu Jiaojiao took another look at him, her suspicion now confirmed.

"Let’s go inside and talk," she said.

She stepped forward, opened the gate, and let the two men in.

Stepping into the courtyard, they were immediately greeted by a refreshing coolness. The spacious yard was neat and tidy. A tall grape trellis was built along the courtyard wall, with clusters of vibrant purple grapes interspersed among the green leaves.

In the center of the yard stood a parasol tree. Though its trunk was only as thick as an arm, it still cast a patch of welcome shade.

Beneath the shade was a square stone table surrounded by four stone stools.

The stools were next to a path paved with pebbles, and along both sides of the path grew tenacious wildflowers, a sight that brightened the eyes.

Occasionally, one could see butterflies dancing over the wildflowers.

Jiang Baishu felt as if he had suddenly stepped into a secluded paradise.

He never knew that a life in the countryside could be lived like this.

Leng Yuan led Jiang Baishu further in, while Gu Jiaojiao went to the kitchen to get some water. When she came out, she saw Jiang Baishu still standing in the yard in a daze and spoke with a smile.

"Sweet Girl has been taking care of these flowers, and Xiao Yang built the path with pebbles he collected from the riverbank."

The yard used to be quite simple. Gu Jiaojiao found it a bit drab and suggested planting some flowers and plants.

In her past life, she had lived in the south for a while—a place of small bridges, flowing water, and quaint homes, of fresh flowers, fruits, and honey. Even in winter, it was full of the spirit of spring.

That was what gave her the idea.

Fortunately, her family was supportive, and so they decorated the small courtyard.

And it really was something. No matter how busy or tired you were outside, the moment you stepped into this yard, you felt instantly refreshed and at ease.

"Have a seat first."

Gu Jiaojiao called out, placing the glasses of water on the table.

Jiang Baishu immediately handed what he was holding to Gu Jiaojiao.