Transmigration: A Farm Girl’s Brocade
Chapter 141 - 129 He Is Not a Good Person_3

Chapter 141: Chapter 129 He Is Not a Good Person_3

Qian Yixiu made up an excuse, saying that Uncle Hua was particularly skilled at planting deep-water lotus roots and harvesting them, which made Qian Hua, standing beside her, produce a dry laugh without the heart to expose her lie. In the end, Qian Sangui could not resist his granddaughter’s coquettish act and was forced to agree. The task was left for Qian Hua to handle.

They also agreed that, in order not to draw too much attention to their own family, it would be said that the Zhang family had also invested money in this lake excavation and lotus planting.

The next day, Qian Hua gathered workers to dig the pond. It was the slack farming season and just before the New Year, many people were eager to earn some extra money for a more abundant celebration. There were many applicants, including labor from Green Willow Village and Darong Village.

Qian Hua enlisted twenty-five strong and healthy young men.

Since everyone from the household was busy, two women were also hired to cook for them, including Madam Hua.

However, the arrival of one person made Qian Yixiu particularly upset. This person was Wan Dazhong, nephew of Darong Village, Wan Lizheng, who had previously come to propose through the matchmaking efforts of Auntie Xia.

It was normal for him to come and propose; a bachelor man and an unmarried woman, they just needed to refuse if they did not agree.

The issue was that this man’s moral character was despicable. Harboring desires for his young stepmother, he even dared to seek marriage with his young aunt. Fortunately, Qian Sangui and his wife had firmly rejected him on the spot; otherwise, she wouldn’t have consented either.

Others may not have been aware of his vile character, but Qian Yixiu knew all too well.

When Qian Yixiu was still a ghost, she often saw this man lurking near her house at night. Most of the time, he was with Fan Erhei, Hua Dianzi, and another ruffian from Darong Village, but he had also come alone on occasion. He was more cunning than the rest, always following behind them without making a sound or revealing himself. He took delight in their vulgar and teasing remarks, flashing a big white smile, and would sometimes even offer some wicked ideas.

Because he always hid behind others and remained silent, the Qian family was unaware that he was a partner in crime with Fan Erhei and Hua Dianzi.

Moreover, his obsession was somewhat frightening. He had been spying on their house for about six or seven years, starting when he was only sixteen or seventeen years old. Now, at twenty-two or twenty-three, he was of age yet still unmarried.

His purpose in proposing to the young aunt was definitely not pure. Her grandparents had not agreed, and now he dared to come work in their house, hoping to get even closer to his young stepmother. It was utterly despicable.

The more Qian Yixiu thought about it, the more terrified she became. She hoped the Xu family wouldn’t die off, only to have another lecher take their place.

At noon, Qian Yixiu pulled Qian Hua aside as he came out of the main house and said, "Uncle Hua, why did you call Wan Dazhong here? Send him away." Seeing that Qian Hua looked puzzled, she added, "That Wan Dazhong is as black as charcoal, trying to act like a toad wanting to eat swan meat, lusting after my aunt. Send him back; we don’t need him working here."

She could not openly speak ill of her young stepmother, so she had to use her aunt as a pretext.

Qian Hua expressed his difficulty, "Although Wan Dazhong has only worked half a day, he is strong and clearly does more work than others. Besides, he hasn’t done anything wrong. On what grounds can I send him away?"

He had not been aware of the issue between Wan Dazhong and his employer’s family; otherwise, he would not have agreed to let Wan Dazhong work at their house. But now that he had come, he needed a reason to dismiss him.

Lady Wu, who had overheard part of their conversation, disapprovingly said, "Wan Dazhong is Wan Lizheng’s nephew, why go to the trouble of offending someone? Among the young men here to work, he isn’t the only one who has expressed interest in Auntie Xia. Are you going to send those few away as well? Child, you have so many ideas."

That Wan Dazhong is not a good person!

But Qian Yixiu could not say these words out loud no matter what.

In the late afternoon, with nothing to do, Qian Yixiu walked toward the courtyard. The lake being excavated was located to the west of the backyard, covering about six acres. Dozens of laborers were busily working there, loudly sharing jokes.

Wan Dazhong was alone in the northeast corner, prying a large rock with a wooden rod. Seeing no one else around him, Qian Yixiu called out, "Wan Dazhong."

Wan Dazhong stopped and turned to look at Qian Yixiu, "You’re calling me?"

"Yes, come over here; I have something to say," said Qian Yixiu.

Wan Dazhong put down the stick and approached Qian Yixiu. Even in the harsh winter, he was only wearing a thin single layer of clothing, his sturdy physique making the clothing bulge, while his dark face was streaming with sweat.

Although she disliked the man and he was dark-skinned, Qian Yixiu had to admit he was actually rather good-looking. Perhaps it was because he was a hunter; he had an air that distinguished him from the local farmers. But appearances can be deceiving, and this man had a rotten core.

"What is it?" asked Wan Dazhong.