CHAPTER 328: 328 AS ENEMIES

Wang Dajiang isn’t a fool. He knows for sure that Xiao Xiang must have met a better man than himself, and it must be Kong Demin. After all, Xiao Xiang hasn’t had the chance to meet other men.

For the first time, Wang Dajiang felt resentment towards Kong Demin.

But Xiao Xiang didn’t admit it; however, it doesn’t matter. He would find out eventually.

Along the way, there was a particular silence, and neither knew what to say.

At half-past two, Xiao Xiang was sent back. Meng Xiu Fen specially invited Wang Dajiang in for some water, to cool off for a while.

"No need, I have to go home." He said as he left, carrying the bag of wild vegetables.

Xiao Chun was dizzy from the sun and went to the bathroom.

Just as she was dozing off, Kong Demin came to find her again.

Wang Dajiang returned home, looked at the dilapidated house and his ill mother, and sighed. Although he was unwilling, there was nothing he could do now.

Suddenly, he remembered the bicycle key was still in his pocket. He had no choice but to decide to return it.

The main gate was closed, and Wang Dajiang knocked. The gate opened by itself.

It turned out that Meng Xiu Fen had taken the two children to her own home, which had been renovated and extended with three wing rooms.

Wang Dajiang walked into the yard in confusion and suddenly heard sounds coming from the wing rooms. On a whim, he crouched down and carefully moved closer.

"Second Brother Kong, slow down, slow down."

"What? Is this too much for you? You seemed quite happy to return this time, didn’t you?"

Listening to the noises inside, Wang Dajiang’s eyes turned red.

"My cousin said he wants to marry me, and my mom wants to introduce me to someone. I had no choice but to say you want to marry me."

"Haha, okay. Wang Dajiang hasn’t done anything to you, has he? He’s always wanted to marry you."

"No, my cousin is a really good person."

"Good? He’s just a fool. Didn’t he send you to me? From now on, you can’t meet him alone."

Outside, Wang Dajiang’s eyes were red, and his clenched fists sounded like cracking.

Kong Demin is really not a good person. He knew I wanted to marry Xiao Xiang, yet he went ahead anyway? Worse than a beast.

After struggling for a long while, Wang Dajiang crouched and left. The door closed behind him. He returned home, dazed, and collapsed on the kang.

I wasted my sincere efforts helping him, but he treated me like this. So don’t blame me for being heartless. A gentleman’s revenge may take ten years, but one day, I’ll bring him to ruin.

On Monday, at work, Wang Dajiang still kept sticking around Kong Demin. He wanted him dead, but he couldn’t get himself involved.

That’s why he had to make him particularly trust him, gather evidence, and make sure he couldn’t get back on his feet.

Wang Dajiang felt he should endure the humiliation and burden until he could deliver a fatal blow.

The two continued like before, and Kong Demin didn’t notice anything.

By the end of June, it was almost exam time, so Kong Demin arranged for his brother to have a desk job at the Revolutionary Committee, not wanting him to run around outside.

Meng Xiu Fen also arranged a job for Kong Menglin, waiting for them to come over in mid-July.

During a family dinner, "Demin, we should move back, leave this place to Dehong and Menglin to live. It’s inconvenient to live together."

Kong Demin paused. Indeed, the younger siblings would not be good knowing about his matters.

"Alright, then let’s move back. You two pack your luggage, I’ll find people to help with the move."

"No need, everything is ready there. Just take your clothes with you. The other necessities should stay for Menglin and the others to use."

Kong Demin had no objections, so they used the Saturday to move back to their old home.

This time, Yu Jing got her own room, making it more convenient.

In the afternoon, Kong Demin went back home, "Mom, our home is ready. Just let Dehong and Menglin stay over there. Their jobs are already arranged."

"Hmm, Menglin said they’ll finish their exam on the eighth; let them go on the tenth."

"Alright, when Huang Hongwei comes over to pick up the kids, let them go together."

"No need, inform Mengjie. Your dad will drive them over; no need for them to come pick them up."

The remaining two kids in the Kong Family also found jobs in the county, causing quite a stir in the village. Everyone envied the Kong Family, as they all had official jobs, which were considered secure positions.

Zhou Lihong also heard the news and felt envious. She was already twenty-three but had no marriage prospects. She knew well that no one wanted to marry her, given she was still taking care of two younger siblings.

If she had a job, things wouldn’t be so tough.

But she also understood it was merely wishful thinking. She knew how hard it was to find a job. How could anyone help her find one?

It was only this year that they, as a sibling group, started having it slightly better. At least they could eat their fill.

Zhou Lihong shook her head, dismissing her unrealistic thoughts. She decided to live steadily and raise her younger siblings.

Wang Jianqiang and his family of five sat together eating dinner. "There’s no denying Kong Laoer is quite capable," Sun Ermei said while eating. Outside, Kong Laoer’s feats had already become legendary.

"If it weren’t for his good father-in-law, could he be where he is now? Don’t be spreading nonsense, it has nothing to do with us."

"I know, I just wanted to share my thoughts with you."

Kong Menglin also knew she already had a job before graduating. That feeling made her feel like she was somehow superior, like her tail was wagging high. The families who went to school with her looked at her with envy, immensely satisfying her vanity.

"Menglin, your Second Brother treats you well."

"Yes, my Second Brother is really capable."

"Menglin, I’ll come visit you in the county one day."

"Sure, I live at my Second Brother’s place. When you’re in the county, come find me."

Kong Menglin had undoubtedly become the most accomplished among the village girls.

"Mom and Dad, will we be living alone with Third Brother?"

"Yes, you two eat lunch at work and you’ll cook for yourselves for breakfast and dinner. We’re bringing grain for you this time, and your Second Brother said everything else is already there."

"Why aren’t we living with Second Brother? Then we’d have someone cook for us."

"Shut up. Don’t let me hear you say that again, or you won’t be going." Kong Zhongyou forcefully placed down his chopsticks.

"Let me tell you, know your place, or I’ll bring you straight back, and you won’t go anywhere."

Kong Menglin was startled. "Dad, I was just speaking casually, I didn’t mean anything by it."

"I’m telling you, don’t go looking for your Second Brother."

"Dad, I understand, I truly meant nothing by it."