The Stepmother’s Counterattack: Raising a Child in a Bygone Era
Chapter 578 - 577: Pei Wenping Talks About Relatives, Chen Yi Gets Jealous

Chapter 578: Chapter 577: Pei Wenping Talks About Relatives, Chen Yi Gets Jealous

"Wenping is not like us; we rely on our salary to live, but even if a person loses their job, they still have their man to support them."

"Exactly. Wenping, why don’t you just take the money and leave? It would be perfect for you to reunite with your husband and children in Shanghai City, and from then on, you can live comfortably as a lady of leisure."

There were limited spots available in the factory, and with one less Pei Wenping, the competition would be slightly reduced.

Pei Wenping was calmly knitting, completely treating all the various discussions as if they were just the wind by her ears.

The factory had been shut down for several days by now, but everyone still showed up every day as usual, in order to receive the latest information firsthand.

"Wenping, why aren’t you saying anything? Are you staying or leaving?"

Being nudged by a coworker, Pei Wenping lifted her eyelids, "Who knows, we’ll see. What’s meant to come will come, and what’s meant to go, you can’t keep."

Perceiving the sarcasm in her words, the coworker awkwardly changed the topic to something else.

While Pei Wenping got up to go to the restroom, several people started discussing her marriage to Chen Yi—

"I bet the couple is definitely done for. With the husband and wife living apart, trouble is most likely. Besides, it’s in a place like Shanghai City, where there’s no shortage of talented and beautiful women. How many men could resist that kind of temptation?"

"She’s always sour-faced as if someone’s indebted to her; she deserves it that her man doesn’t want her!"

The coworker whom Pei Wenping had just subtly mocked seemed to take pleasure in her misfortune.

"She really is pitiful; her husband and children are gone, and now even her job is gone. What’s the point of living day to day like this?"

Outside the door, Pei Wenping thought about the five-figure sum in her passbook. Living a life where she didn’t have to worry about food, clothing, or money was indeed somewhat boring.

A gust of wind carrying a chill hit her face, causing Pei Wenping to shiver.

It’s so cold; I might as well buy a leg of lamb and go over to Mingzhu’s place to roast it and eat.

Hiss.

Pei Wenping salivated at the thought and, not caring if her coworkers felt awkward, went straight into the office to pack her things.

"Wenping, you’re leaving so early?"

"Yeah, I’m going to the market to buy a leg of lamb. I’m afraid if I go too late, they’ll be sold out."

"Yo, is today some special occasion? What made you think of buying a leg of lamb?"

"How much could a leg of lamb possibly cost? Do I need to pick a special day just to eat? I’m heading off first."

After she left, a coworker rolled their eyes and mimicked her, "How much could a leg of lamb possibly cost? She really knows how to boast..."

Which caused a fit of weird laughter to break out in the office.

...

Pei Wenping was in luck; she managed to buy the very last hind leg of lamb from the meat stand.

Keeping in mind that Pei Ziheng didn’t like lamb, after buying the leg, she further purchased tenderloin, ribs, and carp, and took everything to Shen Mingzhu’s place. She marinated them with spices, ready to be roasted when Shen Mingzhu got off work and came home.

Having had lunch at the Pei family’s place, Pei Wenping brought some leftovers home for Tudou.

Just as she entered the family compound, she was stopped by the old lady Gu from the same courtyard.

"Wenping, it’s about time you came back. I’ve been waiting for you for ages."

Pei Wenping stopped her motorbike, feeling a bit puzzled, as she wasn’t close with this Old Lady Gu.

Still, she replied courteously, "Old Lady Gu, is there something you need?"

Old Lady Gu chuckled twice, leaning in to ask, "So, did you and the Chen family... are you divorced or not?"

Even though people in the family compound hadn’t stopped gossiping behind her back, nobody had dared to ask her directly. After all, her fiery temper was not something everyone could handle.

"It’s cold out; you should go back inside and rest, especially at your age. Don’t catch a cold."

With a nonchalant retort, Pei Wenping hopped on her motorbike and headed toward the shed.

Parking the car, Pei Wenping carried the leftovers, ready to head home.

As she walked out of the carport, she spotted Old Lady Gu still standing in the same spot, whispering something to a middle-aged man of shorter stature.

Pei Wenping paid no mind and kept walking towards the apartment building.

"Hey, Wenping!"

Just as she approached the two of them, Old Lady Gu grabbed her.

"This is my nephew from my maternal side, Gu Feng, 40 years old, owns a small pickup, and can earn two to three hundred a month."

Pei Wenping looked at Gu Feng somewhat perplexedly.

The man gave her a smile, revealing a gleaming gold front tooth.

"Dalong up front passed away a few years ago, left a son, fifteen this year, about to graduate junior high. Soon he’ll join Dalong to run the pickup, father and son earning money together, life’s good."

Pei Wenping finally understood, so this was an attempt at matchmaking?

"Old Lady Gu, with such an excellent catch as your nephew, you might as well keep him for yourself, right? ’Don’t let your own fertile water flow into others’ fields,’ isn’t that the saying? You have several nieces and goddaughters who aren’t married yet, he’d be perfect for them!"

After retorting, Pei Wenping turned and walked away.

Old Lady Gu was not slightly annoyed and shouted after her retreating figure, "Acting like you’re still a precious unmarried girl, you’re over thirty and an old woman now, even bore a child, it’s good enough that someone is willing to have you, and here you are being picky, don’t get too ahead of yourself!"

Hearing Old Lady Gu’s insults, a few busybodies gathered around to ask what had happened.

Old Lady Gu started ranting about her wonderful nephew, boasting about his many virtues, how kindhearted she was for wanting to introduce him to Pei Wenping, but Pei Wenping didn’t appreciate it, on and on.

"If it weren’t for her pitiful situation, living all alone, I wouldn’t have been so kind to introduce my nephew to her."

"Even though my nephew is a few years older than she is, he has a house and car, and earns two to three hundred a month, many young girls are eager to marry him and enjoy a good life."

The nosy onlookers scrutinized Gu Feng.

Standing only at five-foot-three, with unimpressive looks, a widower, while Pei Wenping is tall and graceful, still charming, and has a decent job, it was only natural for her to look down on Gu Feng.

"Acting all proud at her age, her man didn’t even want her, if she doesn’t marry herself off soon, sooner or later she will have her day of regret..."

As Old Lady Gu was getting into her tirade, someone suddenly tugged at her arm.

She turned to see who was pulling her, only to find a man in a black overcoat, with an elegant demeanor and a handsome face standing behind her.

"Yo, Chen Yi, when did you get back?"

Aunts greeted Chen Yi with obsequious warmth.

"Just arrived today."

Chen Yi responded to the person, his gaze lingering on Gu Feng before turning to the embarrassed Old Lady Gu.

"Thank you for your concern for Wenping, but if the looks and conditions aren’t as good as mine, there’s no need to bring them in front of Wenping."

"She’s quite fussy about taste, even I don’t measure up in her eyes, naturally, she wouldn’t care for anyone inferior to me. Of course, the best would be not to introduce anyone at all, especially since I’ve been longing to remarry Wenping."

After finishing, Chen Yi, pulling his luggage, walked away nonchalantly, leaving a group of people in disarray.

"So the marriage was Wenping’s idea to end, but why?"

"What else could it be for, it must have been because Chen Yi did something unforgivable. Wenping has always been strong-willed since she was young, she can’t stand the slightest fault in her eyes."

Some teased Old Lady Gu, "You should stop worrying needlessly, Chen Yi is eagerly waiting for Wenping to have a change of heart."

Old Lady Gu’s face turned red and then white, "What’s so great about that, my nephew is in high demand, it’s not like he can’t find a wife."

...

Pei Wenping, still fuming, heard the knocking on the door and, subconsciously thinking it was that Gu aunt and nephew pair not giving up, grabbed a broom and rushed to open the door.

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