1970s: A hot-tempered wife who accompanied a soldier to the military compound and made a fortune.

Chapter 305 Remember, keep a low profile
To avoid suspicion, to ensure fairness, and to silence the villagers, the Party Secretary and the Village Chief specially invited someone from the commune to come back and check the accounts. Anyway, they had nothing to hide and weren't afraid of outsiders knowing about the village's expenses.

The main reason is that they don't have much money left in their accounts, and they're not afraid of being targeted.

When Liu's parents learned that Chuxue had achieved first place in the exam, they couldn't hide their smiles: "Great, that's wonderful! In addition to getting full work points, I heard she'll also get six yuan a month. Most importantly, she won't have to work under the scorching sun like we did all day."

"I'll go to your sister's tomorrow and tell her the good news."

Just then, Chunxiao also received the news and rushed in like a whirlwind: "Second Sister, I heard you got first place in the exam, and you'll be a teacher at the village primary school from now on?"

Chu Xue nodded: "If nothing unexpected happens, that should be the case."

Chunxiao jumped up immediately: "When I came back, I passed by the old house and my aunt was in the yard making veiled insults. She must have been very angry."

She then burst into laughter: "Hmph, I bet Grandpa and Grandma are regretting it now. None of their other grandchildren are as successful as you, Second Sister."

Chu Xue patted her on the shoulder: "Being accepted as a teacher at the village school is indeed a happy thing. We should just keep that in mind. There's no need to show off. Remember to keep a low profile."

It's not that she's afraid of trouble, it's that she doesn't want to cause any trouble. After all, there are some people who can't stand seeing others do well. If you hurt their feelings too much, they might secretly set a trap for you.

Although Chunxiao was somewhat reluctant, she dared not refuse: "I understand."

Chu Xue was afraid that he would only pay lip service, so she explained the matter to her in detail: "Do you understand?"

Chunxiao nodded: "Mm."

Thinking of something, Chunxiao added, "I saw Brother Dongzi and Ding Zhiqing sitting together holding hands today."

Chu Xue was stunned when she first heard the news: Given the male lead's current situation, how come the female lead still ended up with him? Could it be that this is the protagonist's halo, allowing them to spark a romance no matter what?

If I can't figure it out, I'll stop thinking about it. As long as I don't get involved in anything with her, that's fine. But it's absolutely impossible for me to live a life of luxury by stepping on her family.

Thinking of this, I thought of Jiang Huiwen. It seems I should make some time to meet this woman.

The next day, Chu Xue got up early and went to the private plot behind the house with Liu's father: "Xue, our cucumbers are good to eat as fruit, they're very refreshing. Pick some more for your sister."

"Dad, pick a little of everything so she can eat a different kind. It's so hot, too much won't keep. I'll just bring it to her later."

We can't eat too many of them, and we can't let that annoying second sister-in-law of the Qiu family have them. Thinking about it, that woman is probably about to give birth. I'll have to remind my sister again to stay away from her in the future.

The two of them worked quickly and filled two baskets to the brim.

They washed everything clean at the well, drained the water, and put it back into the basket.

Just as things were settled here, Liu's mother's cheerful voice came from the courtyard: "Dinner's ready! Are you all done yet?"

Chu Xue replied, "Coming right away."

Breakfast was simple: a large bowl of cucumber shreds, a millet porridge, and steamed vegetable buns. However, the buns had a small handful of wheat flour mixed in, and the cornmeal was ground twice, so the texture was quite good.

After eating, Chuxue said goodbye to her family and then went out with her basket on her back.

(End of this chapter)