Overbearing Immortal Doctor
Chapter 105 - 105 105 A Slice of Busyness

105: Chapter 105: A Slice of Busyness 105: Chapter 105: A Slice of Busyness What are these two people up to?

Publicly showing off their love?

The villagers probably are still slandering you two; you should know to behave more discreetly.

As he approached, he realized the two seemed to be arguing.

He heard Bai Hong say, “I better leave first!

Your mom doesn’t seem to like me very much…”

Niu Qiang comforted her, “You’re overthinking it; that’s not the case at all.

My mom is just like that, she doesn’t have any ill intentions.”

Wu Xiaoyu rode up and saw the two arguing, feeling a bit awkward.

He wasn’t sure whether he should greet them since they were visibly angry.

Fortunately, Niu Qiang noticed him approaching and proactively said, “Xiaoyu, you went to town to sell mushrooms?

I heard your mushroom business is booming!”

“It’s nothing…

just making do,” Wu Xiaoyu answered politely, unable to hold back his question, “You two…

what’s going on?”

After asking, he regretted it.

Household matters are best left for insiders; why should he, an outsider, get involved?

He started to leave before they could respond.

Bai Hong stopped him and spoke to Niu Qiang, “Just as Xiaoyu is here, ask him if I’ve ever caused trouble at the factory?

Clearly, you pursued me first, but now I’m the one to blame for being improper?”

Wu Xiaoyu realized from her words that they were arguing because of village gossip.

Apparently, Niu Qiang’s mom had said something inappropriate.

“When I was at the factory with Bai Hong, we shared the same workshop.

I never saw her messing around with anyone; you know this,” Wu Xiaoyu said to Niu Qiang.

Niu Qiang sighed and frowned.

“Of course I know, I pursued her first, so I’m well aware of her behavior!”

“I don’t know who started gossiping in the village, but my mom overheard it.

You know how the older generation is, they believe whatever they hear…”

Indeed, it’s because of village gossip.

You really can’t deal with these people.

Wu Xiaoyu could only try to comfort Bai Hong, “Don’t take it to heart, Niu Qiang’s mom meant no harm…”

Bai Hong replied, “I’m a rural person too, I understand how conservative villagers think.

But his mom shouldn’t have asked me such questions!”

Such questions?

Wu Xiaoyu felt it was time for him to leave; listening further would just delve into personal matters.

Moreover, in situations like this, he couldn’t offer much help.

Only when Zhao Xinqiao figured things out herself would it get better.

He was about to leave when Niu Qiang stopped him again.

In the entire village, besides himself, Bai Hong only knew Wu Xiaoyu who could offer some advice.

“Dadan!

Don’t leave yet, help me to talk sense into her…”

Reluctantly, Wu Xiaoyu took on the role of mediator and said, “Guys, don’t you think there’s a smell here?

How about we move aside a bit?”

After pulling and tossing for a while, the couple finally noticed the stench of the river in front of them.

Niu Qiang understood and pulled Bai Hong’s suitcase toward the side of the village.

After moving a bit away from the river, Bai Hong tugged on her suitcase again, saying, “Really, I should go first.

Our matters can wait until you’ve convinced your mom.”

“Had I known it would be like this, I would have talked to my mom during dinner last night.

Who could have guessed she’d change her mind so drastically?” Niu Qiang explained.

Wu Xiaoyu listened in confusion, thinking what kind of riddles were they playing.

They forced him to mediate even though he didn’t know the details; truly helpless.

Niu Qiang saw Wu Xiaoyu silent and quickly explained, “I planned to marry Bai Hong by the end of the year, so I brought her home to meet my parents…”

Marry?

Damn!

They’re already talking marriage, what’s the point of arguing now?

There’ll be plenty of time to argue after the wedding; what’s the rush?

Wu Xiaoyu realized the couple was discussing marriage, so he had to patiently help Niu Qiang calm her down.

“You must understand, Aunt Xin Qiao just got confused momentarily, hearing the villagers’ gossip.

You should explain to her more, why talk about leaving?”

“If you leave now, the village will rejoice at your misfortune.

It’s said that only the talentless aren’t envied!

You two earn a hefty sum monthly, it’s natural that some get jealous.”

“Those instigating words were probably from them.

If you leave, you’d be falling right into their trap.”

“…”

Wu Xiaoyu spoke tirelessly, and Niu Qiang persuaded for ages.

The couple finally walked home hand-in-hand with their suitcase, leaving him feeling abandoned.

Truly, favoring their partner over friends!

The residents of Daxin Village have always lived by farming; their crops are everything to them.

During summer harvest, every household is incredibly busy.

Wu Xiaoyu obviously couldn’t slack off.

After delivering mushrooms to town and catching a short break at home, he grabbed the sickle off the wall and headed to the fields.

Today’s harvest involved his cousin Wu Dushan’s wheat field.

Although it was his turn to harvest first last year, logically, he should be at the end this year.

But Fourth Young Master Wu De’en noticed him busy at the chicken farm, helping Wu Xiaoyu feed chickens, and decided to prioritize his harvest so he could focus on the chickens.

Though farming is tough, everyone enjoys it, especially since this year’s wheat looks promising.

Every ear of wheat is full and plump, possibly a year of great harvest.

At noon, Wu Xiaoyu hurried home for lunch and then went with his cousin Wu Dushan to feed the chickens at the farm.

Passing by the threshing ground behind the village, they encountered Liu Sheng, recently returned from working in Guangdong Province.

Wu Xiaoyu had spent several months with Liu Sheng there.

Feeling they had some camaraderie, he warmly greeted, “Liu Sheng, working?”

Liu Sheng responded coldly with an aloof “Mm!”

He hadn’t offended him, why the cold attitude?

Wu Xiaoyu was perplexed.

Given the many people on the threshing ground, he couldn’t ask directly and just walked by.

Wu Xiaoyu and his cousin were busy on the mountain, feeding the chickens until they were done.

Today’s harvest was Wu Dushan’s wheat field.

He planned to buy some beer to reward everyone after the harvest, so he left for town while Wu Xiaoyu relaxed under the shade.

Taking breaks during busy times is always the most enjoyable; listening to the insects and feeling the breeze slip through his fingers was utterly pleasant.

But hardly enjoying a few minutes, someone disrupted his peaceful moment.

Liu Sheng walked up to him gradually.

He seemed unfriendly earlier, but now he approached him voluntarily; what’s his deal?

Wu Xiaoyu sat up and addressed the approaching Liu Sheng, “What’s up?”

Liu Sheng reached the chicken farm’s fence and looked around before speaking softly, “There aren’t many chickens here…”