She led the whole village to prosperity by raising koi fish.

Chapter 114 Who is the Original Wife?

At this moment, it is the Great Heat season. The sun is blazing and the heat is unbearable. The world seems to have become a giant steamer. The scorching sunlight is like a series of fire dragons, and everything on the earth is being baked by the raging flames. Every breath feels unbearably hot, as if a ball of fire is burning in the throat, making it hard to breathe.

However, even in such harsh weather conditions, Yang Yuyan's daily life maintained a regular and busy rhythm. Every morning, before the sky was fully bright, she would get up early, wash up quickly, and rush to school. Along the way, the heat hit her face, and her forehead was soon covered with fine beads of sweat, but she didn't care at all, and just quickened her pace.

Upon arriving at the school, Yang Yuyan immediately immersed herself in her teaching duties. With a smile, she patiently and meticulously explained various subjects to her students, guiding them to explore the unknown. In class, she sometimes told vivid stories to stimulate their interest, and at other times, she gently posed questions to encourage thinking and discussion. Time slipped away unnoticed.

As school let out in the afternoon, Yang Yuyan, without even a moment's rest, rushed off to town. She needed to sell the cold noodles she made herself to earn a meager income to support herself. Arriving at the market, she skillfully set up her stall, neatly arranging the prepared cold noodles and seasonings. Soon, customers began to arrive, and Yang Yuyan warmly greeted each one, deftly preparing delicious cold noodles for them.

Despite being exhausted after a long day, Yang Yuyan never uttered a single complaint. She knew life was hard, and only through her own persistent efforts could she support her family. Therefore, no matter how great the difficulties and setbacks she encountered, she would grit her teeth and persevere.

As for He Shuiqing, we've mentioned him before; he had planned to go back to his hometown. But he still hasn't returned! It's truly baffling what caused his delay. Perhaps the journey home is too long, causing him to waste considerable time; or perhaps some unexpected event occurred along the way, preventing him from returning as planned. It's truly perplexing!

Yang Yuyan was naturally very worried about He Shuiqing's safety. After all, so much time had passed without any news; anyone would start to worry, right? However, besides silently praying for his safety, Yang Yuyan couldn't think of any other way to help him.

Furthermore, although Mom can't be home with Xiaobao at night, Xiaobao can still see Mom at school during the day. After a period of gradual adjustment, Xiaobao has slowly gotten used to this new way of life. He no longer cries incessantly at night like he did at the beginning because Mom isn't by his side.

As for the eldest son of the Su family, he continued to maintain his usual routine. Every day during the day, he would return home for a meal; and in the evening, he would return to the school to rest and spend the night. It was as if, for him, the school had become his true home.

Our village chief's wife is known for her kind heart. Seeing that the eldest son of the Su family had been living alone for so many years, his solitary and lonely appearance was truly pitiful. So, the kind-hearted village chief's wife wanted to help him. Therefore, she introduced him to Zhu Mengxue, the niece of a distant relative. Perhaps these two will be destined to be together and live happily ever after!

This young woman named Zhu Mengxue is truly skillful! She is not only proficient in traditional crafts such as weaving and cotton carding, but also adept at embroidering exquisite handkerchiefs and tailoring clothes. Furthermore, even everyday tasks like cooking are effortless and adept at her. Logically speaking, such a multi-talented and virtuous woman should be the ideal partner many men dream of.

Surprisingly, despite Zhu Mengxue's outstanding qualities, the eldest son of the Su family couldn't open his heart to accept her as his new girlfriend. Perhaps his past romantic experiences left him with lingering fears, or perhaps he held unique expectations and standards for love deep down... In any case, this seemingly beautiful relationship was temporarily put on hold.

A week later, on that evening, the sunset spread across the sky like a magnificent ribbon, bathing the entire village in a warm and enchanting hue. A burst of noise came from the school; it turned out that the children had finished their day's lessons and were excitedly running out with their schoolbags on their backs, ready to go home and enjoy the beautiful evening.

Just then, the village chief's wife, holding the little girl's hand, slowly walked towards the school. Their figures looked exceptionally beautiful and charming in the afterglow of the setting sun.

When they entered the school and saw the eldest son of the Su family, a hint of doubt and unease flickered in the little girl's clear, watery eyes. She went straight to the eldest son of the Su family, tilted her head slightly, and asked softly, "Brother Su, is it because I'm not pretty enough that you've always been unwilling to marry me?" Her voice was tinged with grievance and confusion.

Upon hearing this, the eldest son of the Su family became flustered. He quickly waved his hands and explained, "Oh dear, young lady, please don't think like that! You are as beautiful as a fairy descended from heaven. It's just that my situation is special. I am a bachelor with a child. I am really not worthy of a wonderful woman like you! Moreover, I am worried that this will delay your originally beautiful life."

However, the young girl didn't care about any of that. She smiled sweetly, waved her hand gently, and said, "No, no, Brother Su, I don't care about any of that at all. I especially like children and I'd love to help take care of them. Besides, I really like you! As long as you're willing to marry me, I don't even need a single penny of dowry!" After saying that, she looked at the eldest son of the Su family with her big, watery eyes full of expectation.

Faced with such a sincere and passionate confession, the eldest son of the Su family was somewhat moved, but still had many concerns. He hesitated for a moment and then slowly said, "This matter is of great importance. I think I should go home and discuss it with my parents before making a final decision."

At this moment, the village chief's wife, seeing this, quickly interjected with a smile, "Oh, Brother Su, stop dawdling! Actually, I've already spoken to your parents about you two! They have no objections, they're just waiting for your nod of agreement!" As she spoke, the village chief's wife looked at Su's eldest son with a beaming smile, her eyes full of anticipation, as if she was eager to get that affirmative answer from him.

"I agree to this marriage, but there is one condition: you must treat Xiaobao as your own child and absolutely not allow any bullying." The eldest son of the Su family said with a serious expression, his eyes fixed on the little girl in front of him, as if trying to see her truest thoughts through her eyes.

The young girl nodded without hesitation and replied, "Don't worry, I will definitely treat Xiaobao well and love him as my own child." Her voice was clear and loud, and her eyes were firm and full of sincerity.

Hearing the young girl make such a decisive promise, the village chief's wife couldn't help but smile and quickly chimed in, "That's great! Since everyone has no objections, let's hurry over to the Su family to discuss the specific details of the wedding!"

"Alright!" the eldest son and the little girl of the Su family answered in unison. As soon as they finished speaking, the three of them walked side by side, chatting and laughing all the way, the atmosphere very harmonious. Before long, they arrived at the Su family's gate.

At that moment, Old Su and his wife were sitting in the courtyard of the Su family. When they saw the little girl, a feeling of inexplicable warmth welled up in their hearts. The woman quickly got up and warmly greeted her, saying with a smile, "Please come in, please come in! You must be tired from your journey. Let me pour you some tea to quench your thirst." With that, she turned and went into the house, quickly preparing the tea.

Old Su remained seated, a kind smile always on his face, chatting with the village chief's wife and the little girl. He inquired about the little girl's family situation with concern, occasionally letting out a hearty laugh. The entire Su family courtyard was filled with a joyful and harmonious atmosphere.

“Old Su, look how well these two kids get along! They're such a perfect match! I'm thinking we should play matchmaker and tie the knot for them so they can get married soon. Why don't you pick a good day?” The village chief’s wife said with a beaming smile, her eyes full of anticipation and joy.

Old Su frowned slightly, a rather troubled expression on his face, and slowly replied, "Alas, that is true, but my son has a child with him. Do you think the girl would be willing?" As he spoke, he gently shook his head, seemingly not very optimistic about the matter.

Just then, the little girl who had been standing silently to the side suddenly shouted in a clear and bright voice, "I do!" Her voice was crisp and clear, and her tone was firm and decisive. This answer made everyone present turn their heads.

Seeing this, the village chief's wife smiled so hard her eyes narrowed into slits, and quickly chimed in, "Look, look! That girl doesn't mind at all! In my opinion, we should hurry up and finalize this marriage. That way, our little Bao will have a loving mother and a doting father, and his life will be so happy!" After saying that, she gently patted Old Su's shoulder to encourage him.

However, Old Su still looked worried and said anxiously, "The problem is, this child still has his own mother. What if his mother comes back one day? How are we going to explain this to people? It will cause a huge uproar..." At this point, Old Su couldn't help but sigh deeply.

The eldest son of the Su family, who had been silent all along, finally spoke up. He waved his hand and comforted his father, "Alright, alright, don't mention that woman anymore. She's been gone for so long without a word, she's definitely not coming back!" Old Su shook his head after hearing his eldest son's words, "It's better to be safe than sorry."

The little girl stepped forward and said, "Uncle Su, it doesn't matter even if his biological mother comes back. I genuinely like Xiaobao. I can take care of him like an older sister or a friend. If his biological mother is willing, I can get along well with her too."

Everyone was surprised to hear this, not expecting the young girl to be so kind-hearted. The village chief's wife was overjoyed, saying, "What a wonderful girl! Old Su, don't hesitate any longer."

Looking into the girl's sincere eyes, Old Su's heart wavered. Just then, the sound of horses' hooves suddenly came from outside. Everyone turned to look and saw a travel-worn woman riding towards them at full speed. After dismounting, she rushed to Xiao Bao, hugged him tightly, and burst into tears. It turned out that this was Xiao Bao's long-lost mother! Yang Yuyan!

Everyone froze, and the atmosphere instantly became tense and awkward. Old Su looked helplessly at the little girl, thinking that things were really going to get chaotic. But the little girl just stood there quietly, calmly watching the scene unfold before her.

Xiao Bao's biological mother, Yang Yuyan, held Xiao Bao and cried for a while before looking up. Seeing so many people around, her eyes were filled with wariness. Old Su quickly stepped forward to explain what had happened. After listening, Xiao Bao's mother looked at the young girl and said, "Thank you so much for taking care of Xiao Bao. You've really gone to so much trouble." The young girl smiled and replied, "You're welcome. Xiao Bao is very cute." Xiao Bao's mother looked the young girl over again, secretly surprised by her poise and grace.

Then Yang Yuyan gently stroked Xiaobao's head and said, "Xiaobao, Mommy is sorry. I will never leave you again." Xiaobao hugged his mother's neck tightly and sobbed softly. Seeing this, everyone felt relieved.