C17 What Can You Do If You Are Goodlooking?

Thanks to the memories of the original owner, she knew exactly how to get under Qiuxiang's mom's skin. Was Fang Xinrann upset? Of course, she was. But today wasn't the day to stir up trouble. This family was already struggling enough. If she lost her temper and accidentally hurt these two women, it would be up to Fang Jianmin and Liu Yu'e to apologize and make amends, possibly even spending money on gifts to smooth things over.

Right now, she didn't have the means to defend herself, so her priority was to break off the engagement with Fann Jian. Liu Yu'e's face turned dark with anger at the women's words. She wanted nothing more than to tear into Fong Xia and Qiuxiang's mom, but she had to hold back.

"What nonsense are you spouting? Which eye of yours saw my daughter with... with..." Qiuxiang's mom's face was as dark as a storm cloud, shouting angrily. If Fong Xia hadn't held her back, she might have lunged at Fang Xinrann and pulled her hair.

"Auntie, which eye of yours saw that I wasn't hurt? And which eye saw me running off with a lover? You can eat whatever you want, but you can't just say whatever you want. Maybe you should go home and ask your daughter for the full story. I can't promise I won't say something unpleasant if I'm in a bad mood."

With that, Fang Xinrann slung her hoe over her shoulder and walked past Qiuxiang's mom, looking fresh and unbothered. Qiuxiang's mom was left both angry and surprised. "Look at this girl, acting so smug after being taken advantage of. Just a worn-out shoe, and I'll be waiting for the day everyone shuns you."

Qiuxiang's mom felt stifled, wondering if this family was possessed or something. Yesterday, Fang Jianmin uncharacteristically lashed out at her and Fong Xia, and today this pushover was spouting nonsense in front of everyone, leaving her humiliated. She was determined to settle this score eventually.

Fang Jianmin was so broke he couldn't even put food on the table, and there was no way he could pay back the money. When the time came, Fang Xinrann would have no choice but to obediently follow Fann Jian back to Stone River Village.

Violence was rampant, and evil was widespread, making it inevitable for Xinran to face it.

"Don't just look at how pretty she is," Feng Xia said, watching Xinran's retreating figure with a sneer.

"Being pretty doesn't put food on the table, does it?"

"True, but it sure can attract men."

These harsh words reached Xinran's ears, but she simply scoffed and ignored them. If you're not blessed with looks, at least don't have an ugly mind, she thought. Shaking her head, she decided not to lower herself to their level. With a light smile and a carefree attitude, she walked away with a spring in her step.

By late March, the weather was neither too warm nor too cold. Xinran gazed at the endless fields of lush, green wheat, a sweet smile on her face, wishing she could dive in and roll around. The gentle scent of grass and earth filled the air, prompting her to close her eyes and take a deep breath of the fresh air.

In this era, with no pollution, even the air tasted sweet.

After soaking in the beauty of nature, Xinran mimicked Liu Yu'e's way of pulling weeds, crouching down to join in. Although she was from the future, she wasn't a pampered princess, so she was used to hard work. Besides, her studies in integrated medicine made her familiar with plants.

Nearby, Qingqing was pulling weeds and tossing the wild greens she found into a basket. Curious, Xinran asked, "What are you keeping the wild greens for, sis?"

"To eat, of course. Have you been hit on the head by Fann Jian? You seem to be talking more and getting bolder. The only downside is you seem a bit clueless—how could you not know what the wild greens are for?"

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