The tycoon's wicked wife from the era of literature has been reborn.

Hao Huaping returned to the provincial capital for two reasons.

Firstly, she couldn't stay in Qing County any longer and wanted to go home to find a new job.

It would be best to teach at a university, as the pay is high and you can build a wide network of connections.

Secondly, it was to help Zhou Zhenghua resolve his troubles.

Not long after arriving in the provincial capital, the second matter was resolved.

But just as he was about to do the first thing, his uncle, Gao, coldly stopped him.

When Hao Huaping left her father's house, she was still full of hope.

If she can't go to university, she can go to other universities.

High school, junior high school, and even elementary school are acceptable.

She has many years of teaching experience and is one of the few college graduates from the late 1980s.

She couldn't believe that sending out such a resume would result in absolutely no response.

However, she visited every private school in the provincial capital, but all her attempts ended at the point of submitting her resume.

She participated in publicly advertised job postings and felt she did well, but she was always eliminated in the final interview stage.

Hao Huaping is not stupid; quite the opposite, because she grew up in that social circle, she understands the rules of society better than ordinary people like Zhou Zhenghua.

So the answer is already clear—

Her name and even her photo had already been sent to all employers and she became a blacklist.

Only a handful of companies in the provincial capital are capable of achieving this.

Although her father was resolute, she was, after all, his own daughter, and he couldn't bear to watch her starve to death on the streets.

Of the remaining people, only those with the surname Gao and those with the surname Gu are left.

The former does not have such influence.

Only those who care about their families have the reason and the ability to do such a thing.

The days of constantly hitting walls are frustrating, but economic problems are even more devastating.

Everything is expensive in the provincial capital. Rent costs money, food costs money, transportation costs money, and money is needed everywhere.

Zhou Zhenghua was not well-off to begin with. He had to give a third of his salary to his ex-wife to raise their children, help his brothers, and give his mother, Zhong, some money for groceries.

Definitely a spendthrift!

Hao Huaping only found out that her husband was penniless after they got married and moved in together.

Of course, she already knew that his family was not wealthy and that his economic situation was probably worse than hers.

But cadres earn more than teachers, so how come he doesn't even have a thousand yuan in savings?
With the school road blocked, Hao Huaping had no choice but to work as a teacher at a tutoring institution, earning a living by selling courses.

She wasn't good at jobs that paid commission, so she only received a basic salary each month.

Before the end of the year, Zhou Zhenghua, who had been hoping for a promotion and stayed in the provincial capital with Hao Huaping, could only return to Linxian County in disappointment.

He thought he could continue working as a junior clerk in the tax bureau.

I never expected that I would be assigned to go to the countryside as soon as I got back.

Zhou Zhenghua was dissatisfied and asked the leader why.

Hasn't his matter already been settled?
The leader smiled amicably and said, "In a small place like this, everyone knows each other. The record has been cleared, but people can't keep quiet. I can't possibly explain to everyone that it was all a misunderstanding, can I?"

"Gossip can be a real problem, Xiao Zhou. You don't want to make things difficult for us leaders, do you?"

The leader patted him on the shoulder meaningfully, telling him to think it over carefully.

"Actually, it's already quite good that you were able to stay."

Before leaving, the leader said this.

Zhou Zhenghua thought about it all night, then called his wife Hao Huaping to tell her where he was going to go to the countryside. He packed a few things and went to the countryside.

He felt that it was good to do some practical work at the grassroots level, achieve some political results, and he could be transferred back sooner or later.

A father and daughter may have a disagreement, but they won't stay apart forever.

He also wanted to show his father-in-law that this son-in-law he looked down on still had some ability and backbone.

So Hao Huaping spent the New Year alone in her cramped rented room.

After the winter break ended, business at educational training institutions slowed down.

The manager had long disliked her for only receiving a basic salary each month and having no performance record, and had subtly advised her to leave.

It was because of this incident that Hao Huaping thought of taking on a part-time job selling late-night snacks.

Every day on her way home from work, she passes by People's Square. She often buys a late-night snack to take home.

Treat yourself to delicious food after a long day.

Later, as the pressure to survive increased, I started to pay attention to these small stalls on the night market streets.

She was surprised to find that these unassuming little stalls could actually earn hundreds or even thousands of yuan a month.

But today's first attempt was a complete failure.

Hao Huaping gave a bitter smile, brushed aside the illusion of a happy family of three in front of her, gritted her teeth, and rode the tricycle back to her rented room.

She hardened her heart and poured out the juice from the bucket.

The bucket was empty, and so was the person. He stood blankly by the sewer, head drooping.

She was getting tired of living this life where she had to support herself alone.

Hao Huaping desperately needs a shoulder to lean on at this moment.

With the system's reminder, she suddenly remembered that she was already married.

She has a husband!

I looked up and saw the phone booth under the streetlights.

Hao Huaping took a deep breath, put down the empty bucket, and walked over.

At first, her steps were slow, as if she was hesitating about something.

As she got closer to the phone booth, her pace quickened.

He picked up the phone very quickly, as if he wouldn't have picked it up again if he hadn't.

There's a kind of resolute desire to hold onto something amidst confusion.

The phone rang for a long time before being answered.

Hearing the familiar concern on the other end of the phone, Hao Huaping's drifting soul slowly settled down.

"Zhenghua, I'm so tired," she said, sounding a little aggrieved.

A coquettish tone.

The person on the phone said, "Then come back. We'll overcome any difficulties together. The village primary school is short of a teacher. I'll discuss it with the village chief, and it should be possible."

"However, the salary may not be much, but we grow our own vegetables in the village, so it doesn't cost much."

"My mom can come and help us. She'll cook at home, so we just need to focus on our work. If we get off work early, we can go for a walk by the river. The wildflowers there are in bloom; they're beautiful. I'm sure you'll love them."

Hearing these words, a faint smile appeared on Hao Huaping's tired face, and a glimmer of hope appeared in her eyes.

"Yes, I'll come in a couple of days." She was full of anticipation.

Gao Qinghe wasn't quite sure if the person she had just seen was Hao Huaping.

She nudged the man next to her, "Did you see the juice seller just now? I have a feeling it was Hao Huaping. Why would she be setting up a stall at the night market?"

Jiang Baohai bought ten rings from the shop owner and was busy putting goldfish on his daughter.

Hearing his wife's question, he shook his head and said, "Impossible. Why would a young lady like you be setting up a stall to sell things? Honey, you must be mistaken."

As he spoke, he threw out two rings, both of which grazed the fish tank.

Jiang Qiyue was so anxious that she stomped her feet and called for her mother.

Gao Qinghe thought it was impossible. While snatching two rings from Jiang Baohai to help her daughter catch fish, she asked the system in her mind:
"Dongdong, wasn't that the female lead just now?"

Dongdong: [Congratulations, host, you answered correctly!]

The unexpected answer made Gao Qinghe's hand tremble slightly.

Unexpectedly, this shake actually landed on the target.

Jiang Qiyue was stunned for a moment, and then, after realizing what was happening, she pounced into her mother's long legs.

"Mom is amazing! Mom is even more amazing than Dad!"

Jiang Baohai was not satisfied and bought ten more rings.

He didn't manage to snag a single one, so he could only give his wife a thumbs up and say, "My wife is amazing!"

Gao Qinghe smiled smugly, hiding her surprise.

Jiang Qiyue carefully took the goldfish from the shopkeeper and happily showed it to her uncle and aunt.

The family of three enjoyed a delicious free meal of fried skewers and didn't go home until late at night. (End of Chapter)