dognovel Chapter 64 Nephew Gets Scolded
Chapter 64 Nephew Gets Scolded
"Nephew, come out with me for a moment, I have something to tell you," the village chief instructed before hurrying out. The village chief's nephew, unaware of what it was about, quickly followed.
A sharp "smack" rang out, like a thunderclap from a clear sky. The village chief's thick, powerful hand slapped his nephew hard across the cheek. This sudden blow stunned the nephew. His eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief and astonishment, as if he had been completely dumbfounded by the slap.
Time seemed to freeze at that moment. The nephew stood there blankly, motionless, with a bright red handprint clearly visible on his face, and his eyes were vacant and lifeless, clearly not yet recovered from the huge shock.
"First came Chestnut, then Sakura, and now Fatty. How many girlfriends do you have?" the village chief asked seriously.
The village chief's nephew cautiously replied, "Uncle, I only have one girlfriend, Fatty!" the nephew said, sounding aggrieved.
The village chief was trembling with anger, pointing at his nephew and yelling, "You dare lie to me! What about the chestnuts and cherry blossoms?"
The nephew hurriedly explained, "Chestnut is a friend of mine, and Sakura is my boss's daughter. We are just ordinary friends."
The village chief looked at him with suspicion, then sighed helplessly and said, "No matter what, you must be faithful in your relationships from now on. Don't be fickle. If I find out you've been promiscuous again, I won't let you off the hook!"
The nephew nodded repeatedly, indicating that he knew he was wrong. He secretly rejoiced that he had explained things to the village chief in time, otherwise the consequences would have been unimaginable.
At home, the village chief's wife smiled and asked the chubby girl, "Girl, what's your name? Where are you from? What do you do for a living?"
The chubby girl politely replied, "Auntie, my name is Tao Tiantian. I live in Da Niu Village, and I own a shop in Beijing."
"Excellent, excellent! This young lady is truly remarkable!" The village chief's wife responded with a beaming smile, her laughter as radiant and warm as a spring flower. She leaned forward slightly, her eyes revealing a hint of curiosity and concern, and then said, "By the way, how did you and my nephew meet? Tell your auntie!"
The chubby girl's cheeks instantly turned bright red, like ripe apples. She replied shyly, "Actually, Tianqi and I met through a blind date. But back then, he was such an arrogant guy! He especially liked Chestnut Girl and completely looked down on me, this ugly and fat girl."
"No way, you're not ugly at all! I think you're chubby and lucky!" The village chief's wife was a smooth talker, very tactful in her words. "And then, what happened between the two of you?"
The chubby girl smiled and replied, "But who could have imagined so many things would happen later? Then, one time, we went to the mountains together to collect precious medicinal herbs. The mountain path was rugged and difficult, but we supported and helped each other, overcoming one difficulty after another. After that, we often went running together. While running, we encouraged each other, sharing our sweat and laughter. Day after day, gradually, a special emotional bond developed between us. Until recently, after careful consideration, we finally bravely confirmed our relationship!"
"Yes, Auntie wishes you both happiness and a long and healthy life together!" the village chief's wife replied with a smile.
In the woods behind the village, the village chief solemnly told his nephew, "Do you know? Chestnut Girl's grandmother was so upset by you that she fell ill and couldn't get out of bed. If it weren't for Fatty's father's help, she probably wouldn't live much longer."
"What does this have to do with me? Chestnut and I have already broken up," the village chief's nephew replied with a sneer.
The village chief was both angry and resentful, and slapped him twice more. "How could I have a son like you? You can break up with someone with just a word, but how much harm have you caused? Be kind and loyal in your relationships. If you continue to act recklessly, I will no longer acknowledge you as my nephew!"
"Uncle Village Chief, what happened to Chestnut Girl?" the village chief's nephew asked curiously.
The village chief said to him with a solemn expression, "A few days ago, that girl named Chestnut was severely reprimanded by her grandmother. The child has a very strong temper, and at that time she felt she had no face to live anymore and almost tried to commit suicide. Fortunately, your aunt and I happened to be passing by that day, and when we heard something was wrong, we rushed over and it took a lot of effort to save her. Alas... it was truly a close call!"
After a pause, the village chief continued, "After discussing it with my wife, we decided to take in Chestnut Girl and adopt her as our goddaughter. Now, Chestnut Girl is considered part of our family, so if you ever run into her, you must treat her with utmost respect and not show her any disrespect!"
Upon hearing the village chief's words, the village chief's nephew looked troubled and replied somewhat embarrassedly, "Oh dear, Uncle, isn't this inappropriate? Chestnut and I broke up a long time ago. If we were to meet again, it would be so awkward!" As he spoke, he unconsciously scratched his head, looking as if he didn't know what to do.
"What do you mean by 'appropriate' or 'inappropriate'? I've already told you, just remember that!" the village chief replied sternly, then turned and left.
The village chief's nephew muttered to himself, "What if Chestnut Girl and Fatty Girl meet? Will they fight? If that happens, whose side should I take?"
As the new year begins, everything is renewed, but for Su Yuning and Ye Beichen, this brand new year brings an unexpected challenge—they have to face living apart.
Initially, Su Yuning wasn't too worried. After all, she firmly believed that as long as there was enough trust and understanding between them, their relationship wouldn't be affected even if they were in different places. However, things often don't go as planned, and even Su Yuning herself didn't expect that the first problem to arise would be on her side.
In the days after their separation, Su Yuning faced the various trivialities and pressures of life alone. Whenever she encountered difficulties, she longed for Ye Beichen's warm embrace to offer comfort; whenever the night was deep and loneliness descended, she yearned to hear Ye Beichen's familiar and gentle voice. Gradually, this longing and loneliness intertwined, transforming into an invisible force that began to erode her inner resolve little by little.
Meanwhile, due to the distance, communication became less timely and smooth. Occasional misunderstandings and conflicts could not be resolved quickly, but instead accumulated and amplified over time. Su Yuning found that what were originally simple things had become complicated, and the once unbreakable trust seemed to have developed cracks without her realizing it.
On this day, the sun shone brightly, and a gentle breeze blew. Unexpectedly, the young master who often discussed business with her arrived at her stall. He was dressed in fine, elegant clothes, and carried two exquisite theater tickets.
The young man smiled and walked up to her, saying softly, "Miss Su, I recently came across two theater tickets. I've heard that this troupe is a gathering place for famous actors from the capital, and their performances are absolutely brilliant. If Miss Su has some free time, would you do me the honor of joining me to see it?" With that, he handed the tickets to her, his eyes full of anticipation.
She was slightly taken aback, a ripple of emotion stirring within her. Looking at the young man's sincere gaze, she hesitated for a moment before nodding gently and replying, "I am honored by your kindness, but I truly have no time to keep this appointment."
"Just take a day to watch a play with me, okay? Business is good every day, one more day won't make a difference. Miss Su, please say yes," the young master pleaded kindly.
However, Su Yuning looked troubled and said, "Oh dear, this is really difficult! You see, I'm busy with business. You don't know, the soaps I sell here are incredibly popular. Many customers love them and are scrambling to buy them, and quite a few even come back for repeat purchases. If I'm delayed by other things, I'll lose a lot of money! So, I'm really sorry, I'm afraid I can't accept your kind offer." After saying that, she gently shook her head, her face full of helplessness and regret.
"How much do you earn in a day? I'll give you double the salary!" the young master replied domineeringly, then grabbed Su Yuning's hand and headed towards the theater.
"Wait a minute, I'll pack up the goods and put them back at my place!" Su Yuning replied as she pulled her hand away from his.
"Alright then, hurry back, I'll be waiting for you here! The opera is about to start," the young master replied gently.
"Okay!" Su Yuning replied crisply, then quickly got to work. She carefully picked up each bar of soap and gently placed them into the wooden box. After placing each bar, she meticulously checked to ensure they were neatly arranged, her focused expression as if she were handling priceless treasures.
After all the soaps were safely placed into the wooden box, Su Yuning hugged the slightly heavy box tightly and ran towards the princess's residence as if the wind were blowing. Along the way, she silently prayed that nothing would go wrong and that she would reach her destination safely.
Finally, Su Yuning arrived at the gates of the princess's residence. Before she could even catch her breath, she heard a commotion inside. It turned out that Princess Wan'er had learned that Su Yuning was going to go out to see a play with a male friend and was furious.
"You're not allowed to go! I'm your sister-in-law, and I'm doing this for your own good. You must listen to my advice!" Princess Wan'er said sternly, her eyebrows raised.
Su Yuning looked troubled, bit her lip, and replied softly, "Sister-in-law, I've already promised her. If I go back on my word at the last minute, wouldn't that be too impolite?" As she spoke, she looked at Princess Wan'er pitifully, her eyes full of pleading.
Princess Wan'er's bright eyes darted around, and an idea instantly came to her. She excitedly said, "Oh my, I've suddenly thought of a brilliant idea! How about this, I'll accompany you. That way, even if Young Master Ye finds out you're going to see the play, he'll probably feel much more at ease."
Upon hearing this, Su Yuning nodded slightly in agreement: "Yes, that's fine." And so, the two beauties embarked on their journey to find the wealthy young man.
When they finally found the wealthy young man, they were surprised to find him with a furious expression. He frowned, and with a hint of reproach, said to Su Yuning, "Miss Su, to be honest, I only have two tickets. And now you've brought a friend along. What are we going to do? How are the three of us supposed to watch the play?"
Just then, the ever-mischievous Princess Wan'er suddenly reached out and snatched the theater ticket from the young man's hand with lightning speed. She then replied with a grin, "Hehe, since you don't have any extra tickets, then I'll go with my sister to see the play. Thank you for your generosity!" With that, she winked playfully.
Before the young man could even react, the two lively and lovely girls had already run hand in hand, laughing and skipping all the way to the theater. The young man was left standing there, watching their departing figures, speechless for a long time, his face full of helplessness.
As the sun set, the sky was dyed orange-red, like a magnificent painting. Night had quietly fallen as the final act concluded. Princess Wan'er, pregnant, sat in the audience, engrossed in the performance, but now a wave of weariness washed over her, her body feeling heavy and weak.
She gently rubbed her eyes, turned to her friend Su Yuning beside her, and said with a smile, "Yuning, I'm a little sleepy, I'll go back to rest now." With that, she slowly got up, waved goodbye to Su Yuning, and then hurriedly left the theater, heading towards her residence.
At this moment, Su Yuning was still standing at the theater entrance, worrying about where to have dinner that evening. Just as she was racking her brains, the handsome young man walked towards her. He had a smile on his face, and his eyes were bright and warm. He stopped in front of Su Yuning and said softly, "Miss Su, I would like to invite you to dinner. Would you do me the honor?"
Upon hearing this, Su Yuning smiled awkwardly and quickly waved her hand to decline, saying, "How could I possibly accept this? Young master, we haven't cooperated much lately, how could I trouble you to spend so much?" However, the young master didn't seem to mind and replied with a smile, "It's just a meal, Miss Su, you don't need to bother with such trivialities. Come, please come with me." With that, he elegantly extended his right hand, making an inviting gesture.
Faced with the young master's enthusiastic invitation, Su Yuning hesitated for a while, but finally nodded and replied, "Since you are so kind as to accept my invitation, I will gladly accept." She then gave a slight bow and followed the young master to a restaurant not far away. Along the way, the two walked side by side, chatting idly, creating a harmonious and pleasant atmosphere.