Reborn as an Ugly Wife in the Countryside
Chapter 435 - 436: You’re Overthinking It, I’m Here for Li Fugui

Chapter 435: Chapter 436: You’re Overthinking It, I’m Here for Li Fugui

Chu Lian ate very slowly, and by the time Li Fugui had finished and left, he was still eating.

Seeing the pained expression on Chu Lian’s face as he ate, Yang Ming was somewhat puzzled. What exactly had brought Brother Chu here? Why had he suddenly decided to live in the countryside? Could it be that he hadn’t given up on his daughter-in-law?

He felt he had to ask, "Brother Chu, what made you think of coming to live in the countryside?"

Chu Lian’s hand holding the chopsticks paused, but he quickly recovered to normal and said indifferently, "I think the countryside is nice, and I wanted to experience it."

Such a deliberately evasive answer made Yang Ming even more convinced of what was in his heart. He suddenly stood up, his expression grave, and said, "Brother Chu, are you still thinking about my wife?"

Chu Lian didn’t respond. He was pondering over Yang Ming’s question. Was he still thinking about Xiaoxiao? It didn’t seem like it these past few days, and he wasn’t certain anymore.

"Brother Chu, if that’s so, I’m sorry, but I can’t let you stay here."

This statement snapped Chu Lian back to reality. Was Yang Ming afraid that he would cause trouble? After all, with things the way they were between the two, he couldn’t get involved even if he wanted to.

He stood up, picked up his bowl and chopsticks and walked to the kitchen, while thinking of an excuse, "You’re overthinking it, I’m here for Li Fugui."

"For Li Fugui?" Yang Ming was even more puzzled by this statement.

"I heard he wants to become a chef, and since I own a restaurant, of course, I want to see how good his cooking is."

Chu Lian felt that this excuse was more than adequate. He certainly wouldn’t admit that he had come here because he was provoked by a capricious woman.

After Chu Lian entered the kitchen, Yang Ming, who was behind him, also pondered. If that was the case, it would be good. With Brother Chu’s help, Li Fugui’s chances of reclaiming the Li Family might be greater.

Just as the two entered the kitchen, they saw Li Fugui leaving the house.

Chu Lian asked Yang Ming in confusion, "What is he doing now?"

"He’s gone to the depression."

"Then we should go there later, too."

Chu Lian washed the dishes swiftly, and this time, he was relieved to have not broken any. After that, the two of them left the house.

After they arrived at the depression, Yang Ming said, "Brother Chu, feel free to look around. I need to go ahead and get to work."

As Yang Ming went to work, Chu Lian looked around. The pond seemed to be close to completion since water was already emerging. The fish farming could probably yield results this year. The Yang family might face significant changes soon.

As he thought this, his eyes caught a figure. Wasn’t that Li Fugui? He was actually also down there, digging the pond.

That had puzzled Chu Lian. He had been told Li Fugui went to the depression, but he hadn’t seen him, not realizing he was down there.

Watching him work was somewhat strenuous, but Li Fugui persisted. Chu Lian was genuinely surprised. People of their status had never done such labor before.

Li Fugui really seemed to have changed. Suddenly, Chu Lian also felt inclined to try, so he took a tool left on the bank and jumped down as well.

Seeing Chu Lian come down, Yang Ming hurriedly said, "Brother Chu, this work isn’t suitable for you."

"It’s fine, if Li Fugui can do it, so can I." Chu Lian said and began to work.

Seeing Chu Lian in action, Yang Ming was genuinely puzzled. Why was it that whatever Li Fugui did, Brother Chu felt he had to do as well?

They worked until the sun set behind the mountains, and it was dark before everyone stopped working.

On the way back, Yang Ming said, "Brother Chu, come home with me for dinner."

"No thanks, I’ll just join Li Fugui."

"..." It seemed he had indeed misunderstood Brother Chu. He had truly come for Li Fugui.