Reborn as an Ugly Wife in the Countryside

Chapter 1597 - 1599: Success or Failure Hinges on Tonight

Yang Xiaocui didn’t expect Li Chuntao to talk about withholding wages.

It’s all because of Yang Daniu; if it weren’t for him, she wouldn’t always sneak out.

But she thought she wouldn’t be working at the college for many more days anyway. Once she marries Yang Dong, why would she still need to work here?

Seeing Yang Xiaocui silent, Li Chuntao continued, "You’re not the only one at the college earning wages; those three teachers earn wages too. If you’re absent every few days without a pay cut, I’m afraid they’d follow suit. If that happens, I might as well close the college, as we probably won’t be open for many days."

"I understand, don’t worry, I’ll be careful."

"Alright, then you can go back and prepare." Li Chuntao directly dismissed Yang Xiaocui, her mind in chaos, not wanting to see Yang Xiaocui.

Yang Xiaocui left like that. As soon as she got home, her mother came up to her, "Xiaocui, you were right, that neighbor Li Chuntao really does have an interest in Yang Dong; they came back together from town today. Who knows how much they talked on the way."

What her mother said, she had already anticipated, so she was very jealous and angry, "Mom, I saw it, that’s why I want to marry Yang Dong quickly."

Hearing this, Aunt Lan Hua held her little daughter and gave her many warnings, "Xiaocui, perform well tonight, and if things go well, I’ll go talk to his parents about the marriage tomorrow."

"Okay!" Yang Xiaocui nodded, that’s all she could do.

"Xiaocui, if you ask me, why not leak some news first, saying that you saw Li Chuntao from next door and Yang Daniu going up the mountain. The two are probably up to something; let’s ruin her reputation first. Then Yang Dong surely won’t go after Li Chuntao."

Yang Xiaocui didn’t expect her mother to suggest this. She was scared of the word "going up the mountain" and dared not mention it. If such news spread, she feared her own actions might be exposed.

She’s most afraid of Yang Daniu, "Mom, I’m afraid of angering Yang Daniu and ruining his plans. If his plans are ruined, then I might also be exposed."

"What plans could we ruin? He probably can’t wait for it to happen. If such news spreads, he might even prosper from it."

"Mom, Yang Daniu hasn’t won over Li Chuntao yet, so spreading such news would be false. But if this matter becomes real, then when we spread it later, it will be true news."

When Aunt Lan Hua heard her little daughter’s analysis, she felt there was some sense to it. Although false news would tarnish Li Chuntao’s reputation, it wouldn’t bring her into Yang Daniu’s hands, and her little daughter would still be at risk.

But if it did become real, it would be different. Everyone would know about Li Chuntao and Yang Daniu’s affair, and Li Chuntao, even if unwilling, would have to marry him. Then her little daughter could escape the misery.

"Xiaocui, you’re right, we’ll wait until this matter becomes real before discussing further. Over the past few days, I’ve noticed Yang Daniu isn’t in the village, but he should go up the mountain to find you tomorrow, so tonight you must be alert."

"Alright."

Yang Xiaocui nodded, tonight was crucial. Her mother spent a lot of Silver for tonight; besides that, she specially bought eggs, wild chickens, and wine to entertain Yang Dong.

If she had to do it again, her mother might hesitate to spend the Silver again.