Era: Starting with the struggle to refuse being taken advantage of

Chapter 17 Dog Eats Mud

Here it comes, Liu Yanran's tricks have finally come out!
Even while enjoying the most spectacular Peking Opera face-changing performance, Wang Chengpeng remained vigilant.

If I dare to let my guard down when I'm with a woman as ruthless as Liu Yanran, I'm afraid I'll be devoured, leaving not even bones or scraps.

It's too late to say, then soon!
Just as Liu Yanran was about to fall into Wang Chengpeng's arms, Wang Chengpeng quickly took three steps back, completely avoiding Liu Yanran's advances.

Liu Yanran never expected Wang Chengpeng to react so quickly.
Or perhaps she felt that even if Wang Chengpeng realized what was happening, he couldn't possibly refuse her advances.
He lost his balance and fell straight off the embankment.

"Ah~~~~~"

With a scream, Liu Yanran's shriek pierced the sky, instantly attracting the attention of three female educated youths who were watching the scene unfold. These were the same figures who had been hiding in the shadows earlier.

Previously, Liu Yanran had deliberately spoken loudly in order to attract the attention of the female educated youth living nearby.

In an era with very little entertainment, gossiping is definitely a joyful thing.

That's why their loud conversation quickly attracted the attention of the three people.

In this era, having illicit sexual relationships is a serious crime.

If Wang Chengpeng hadn't managed to dodge Liu Yanran's advances and had ended up embracing her, it would have been no different from the two of them walking out of the grove.

Liu Yanran is truly cunning. After learning that Wang Chengpeng had decided to pay a high dowry, she immediately planned to use this method to trap him.

As for the debt that Wang Chengpeng mentioned?
What does Wang Chengpeng's family's debt have to do with Liu Yanran?

Unfortunately, despite all her scheming, Liu Yanran could not hide anything from the prescient Wang Chengpeng.

Not only did he fail to frame Wang Chengpeng, but he also ended up falling flat on his face, looking utterly pathetic.

At this time of year, the fields are at their most pristine, and all the fertilizers applied are natural. While the results are outstanding, the smell is slightly stronger.

Especially as Liu Yanran instinctively struggled, the ground was turned upside down, and the previously dormant scent burst forth.

However, even when faced with such a dirty and smelly Liu Yanran, Wang Chengpeng still maintained his composure as a movie star and hurriedly tried to pull Liu Yanran up.

Liu Yanran also saw Wang Chengpeng who was very close by and subconsciously reached out her hand.

However, just as Liu Yanran was about to be pulled out of the paddy field by Wang Chengpeng, Wang Chengpeng seemed to suddenly remember something, abruptly pulled his hand back, and said:
"I can't do that."

He then turned to the other educated youths who had already arrived and asked for their help: "It's good that you're here, Xia Qingqing. Come and help us quickly."

"Comrade Liu lost his balance and accidentally fell off the ridge."

Just kidding, how could Wang Chengpeng possibly actually go and pull Liu Yanran away?

It wasn't that he disliked Liu Yanran's current disheveled appearance; he was simply afraid that Liu Yanran would take the opportunity to fall into his arms.

Thump—that was the sound of Liu Yanran's body falling heavily onto the ridge of the field.

Liu Yanran thought Wang Chengpeng would pull her out of hell, but she didn't expect him to let go at the last moment. Caught off guard, she fell back onto the ridge of the field.

Fortunately, Xia Zhiqing and the others were quite capable, and they quickly pulled Liu Yanran out from under the ridge.

It's a pity that after struggling and rolling around in the paddy fields, Liu Yanran had long lost the youthful beauty she had at the beginning.

Her snow-white dress was covered in unidentified substances, and a strange odor wafted from it, making her look quite disheveled.

To be made to look like this in public was even more painful for her than killing Liu Yanran.

Just as she was about to explode in anger, she heard Wang Chengpeng's apologetic voice say:
"Comrade Liu, I'm so sorry you got hurt."

"But if I hadn't dodged just now, it would have been even worse for you."

In an era where reputation is valued more than life itself, Wang Chengpeng's words are entirely correct.

Strictly speaking, she should even thank Wang Chengpeng for not doing anything that would cause misunderstandings.

These words directly silenced Liu Yanran's anger, leaving her speechless.

Although she was very angry, Liu Yanran could only force a smile and said through gritted teeth:

"Comrade Wang, thank you so much for your concern."

"It's all my fault. If I hadn't lost my balance, this would not have happened."

Seeing that Liu Yanran ignored her, and for reasons unknown, Xia Mingyue, also known as Xia Zhiqing, suddenly spoke up:

"Comrade Wang, please escort Comrade Liu back."

"It's getting late, and it's really not safe for Comrade Liu to go home alone."

Wang Chengpeng glanced at Liu Yanran's disheveled appearance and said with a smile:
"Don't worry, Xia Zhiqing, I will safely send Comrade Liu back."

Thanks to Wang Chengpeng's skillful handling, this farce has finally come to an end.

When she returned, Liu Yanran behaved herself considerably and showed no further interest in flirting with Wang Chengpeng.

Covered in filth, all she could think about was getting home and taking a good shower; she had no time for anything else.

Finally, just as they were about to take Liu Yanran home, Wang Chengpeng spoke up to explain, saying, "Yanran, I'm sorry, I made you fall."

"But there were other people watching at the time, and I had no choice but to do that in order to protect your reputation."

"I'm a scoundrel, and my bad reputation doesn't matter, but I must protect your innocence."

"But don't worry, someone will come to your door to propose marriage on my behalf soon."

"Once we're really married, we won't have to be so secretive and cover-up anymore."

"Then we can truly be together."

Looking at Wang Chengpeng's extremely upright face, Liu Yanran seemed to see a hurried figure in a daze.

It was that figure who forcefully pinned him down, ignoring his pleas for mercy and relentlessly taking from him.

In comparison, Wang Chengpeng was much more polite, which made Liu Yanran feel extremely comfortable.

However, her relief lasted only a moment before her eyes turned fierce again.

Wang Chengpeng is good in every way, except he's too poor and can't provide the life he wants.

Once I successfully give birth to the child, and after using the other party to raise the child to a certain level, it will be time for me to divorce this good-for-nothing and pursue happiness.

How can I possibly be happy with a good-for-nothing?

Thinking this, a flash of disgust crossed Liu Yanran's eyes, but she quickly hid it and put on a smiling face.

At this point, Wang Chengpeng still had some value, so she had to continue pretending, since the child in her belly was waiting for Wang Chengpeng to take over.

Thinking of this, Liu Yanran smiled and said:
“Cheng Peng, how could I possibly be angry with you over such a trivial matter? Besides, you were just trying to help me.”

"The reason I'm not saying anything is mainly because I'm thinking about our happy life together."

"Now that the betrothal gifts are ready, you should immediately call the matchmaker to propose marriage."

"I've had enough of this life and I can't wait to be with you."

At this point, Liu Yanran began to sob softly, her large eyes drooping uncontrollably as she said:

"Cheng Peng, I don't want such a large dowry either."

"But without such a large dowry, my parents would never have agreed to our marriage."

"But it's alright, I'll pay off the debt with you after I marry him."

"As long as our family works hard, we will be able to pay off this debt soon."

If a beautiful woman were to cry her heart out, Wang Chengpeng might feel a little sorry for her, but Liu Yanran's crying only made him feel disgusted.

It wasn't just because the filth on Liu Yanran's body was smeared by her tears, making her look like a vengeful ghost.

Furthermore, it was because Liu Yanran was vicious and cruel, comparable to a snake or scorpion.

Suppressing his nausea, Wang Chengpeng said some sweet words and finally managed to send Liu Yanran home.

Looking at the reflections of the Liu family members in the window, and listening to Liu Yanran's cheerful laughter as she reported to her family that her evil plan was about to succeed, Wang Chengpeng thought to himself that he still had to deal with Liu Yanran's matter as soon as possible.

Otherwise, he was really afraid that one day he wouldn't be able to hold back and would vomit in front of Liu Yanran.

This woman thought she had put on a flawless act, but she never imagined that Wang Chengpeng had already seen through her clumsy acting skills and she had nowhere to hide.

In other words, Liu Yanran died young in her previous life due to complications during childbirth; otherwise, Wang Chengpeng's suffering might have been far more than that.

Thinking this, Wang Chengpeng quickly walked back towards his home. He needed to make proper preparations for the marriage proposal and how to deal with Liu Yanran.

……

Wang Chengpeng and Liu Yanran left, but unexpectedly, the educated youth settlement started discussing their matter.

In this era lacking entertainment, gossiping about other people's affairs is the greatest pleasure, which is why they choose to eavesdrop on gossip.

Lying comfortably in bed, An Qiuyun looked in the direction Wang Chengpeng had left, her eyes filled with envy, and said:
"Comrade Wang is truly a gentleman!"

"He was able to step back in that situation just now. His noble character is just like Liu Xiahui, who remained unmoved even with a woman in his lap."

"In addition, Comrade Wang is handsome and hardworking, making him the perfect first choice for a partner."

"However, Comrade Liu is also quite good. She is virtuous and beautiful, and the two of them can be considered a perfect match."

Since it was an accident, and given that the two were destined to get married, almost no one would refuse such an opportunity to get intimate with her ahead of time.

However, Wang Chengpeng refused without hesitation, which precisely demonstrates his excellent qualities.

However, Xia Mingyue, who was opposite An Qiuyun, seemed to have a different opinion, and hesitated to speak.

(End of this chapter)