Educated Youth in the Countryside: She is the Village's Embroidery Queen!-Chapter 221: Skinny as a Lightning Bolt

After getting the certificate, Wen Shi sent a telegram back, and upon receiving it, Wen’s mother was so excited that she performed a dramatic move.

She rode her bicycle to the commune, bought a string of firecrackers, and set them off with a loud bang.

Then, the news of Yi Chichi and Wen Shi getting their marriage certificate became widely known in Kao Shan Village.

Wang Nan and the others, who were also in the know, understood that she would move out upon her return.

Since she was married, a bona fide Kao Shan Village bride, it was inappropriate to live in the Youth Corps Courtyard.

Therefore, upon entering the house, they didn’t waste any time but swiftly helped her pack her things, then asked her, "Do you want us to take your stuff to the Wen Family?"

"No need, Sister-in-law Wen will come to pick me up."

The team leader uncle had already taken a carriage to inform her, and barring any surprises, she should be on her way to the Youth Corps Courtyard by now.

"Can we visit you in the future?"

Zhou Qiuyu clung to her arm, looking reluctant.

Wang Nan and Ge Sujuan also gazed at her intently, as if her leaving would turn them into strangers.

Yi Chichi’s mouth twitched slightly, "I’m not leaving Kao Shan Village, don’t make such a fuss, it’s creepy."

This implied they were welcome to visit anytime.

Instantly, the three of them beamed with bright smiles.

Zhou Qiuyu even said, "I told you Chichi wouldn’t be the sort to cool off relationships after leaving, Old Witch and the others were just overthinking."

"??? They worried I’d ignore you after leaving?"

"Exactly."

Ge Sujuan nodded, teasing, "After all, you’re a Kao Shan Village bride now."

Before she finished speaking, she nudged Yi Chichi with her elbow, gossiping like a nosey passerby, "Is Mr. Wen good to you?"

"He is."

Wang Nan stared at her face for a while, with a relaxed and pleasant smile, radiating contentment about Wen Shi.

She breathed a sigh of relief, "We were quite worried when you went on your family visit."

Fearing Wen Shi was overly chauvinistic, fearing they were unsuitable for each other.

But reality proved they worried too much.

Yi Chichi hardly required their concern.

"I understand."

Yi Chichi genuinely understood their concerns, given that the night before she left, they had chatted with her for quite some time, all advising her to protect herself and how to deal with Wen Shi when they met.

Not all advice was useful, much of it wasn’t really applicable to her.

But she remembered their sentiments.

"Don’t worry, I know what I’m doing and what I’m looking for."

They acknowledged with a hum, and Wang Nan said earnestly, "Since you’re married, live well."

"Definitely will."

Then, they asked about her wedding.

Yi Chichi’s response was that it wouldn’t be held for now, as Wen Shi didn’t have leave anytime soon.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Qiuyu looked disappointed, "So the gifts you sent out can’t be returned for now."

"There’s no rush on that, after all, Xiao Cao and the others can’t run away."

They all belong to Kao Shan Village, so what’s there to fear?

Even if no gifts are exchanged, it doesn’t matter financially, but there would be no future exchanges.

For continued relationship maintenance, there has to be give and take; otherwise, with nothing coming in, there’s no need to maintain the relationship.

So, Yi Chichi wasn’t in any hurry to reclaim the gifts.

They chatted for a bit more, and then the sound of a horse carriage approached. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

Shortly after—

"Chichi, Mom’s here to take you home!"

Wen’s mother called out cheerfully, and Wang Nan and the others quickly pushed Yi Chichi out the door, "Hurry up, your mother-in-law came to pick you up personally."

"I heard her."

Yi Chichi felt helpless, but she still followed their lead to the door, extending her hand to the smiling Wen’s mother, "Mom!"

"Hey!"

Wen’s mother couldn’t stop smiling, holding her hand and looking her up and down, focusing on her face, seeing her healthy complexion glowing, it was obvious she was well taken care of by Wen Shi.

Her worries were completely eased.

It seemed that the young couple had a good relationship.

She could look forward to holding a little grandchild.

However—

"Has Wen Shi not been feeding you?"

Pinching Yi Chichi’s arm, she frowned and voiced her dissatisfaction.

Yi Chichi, "...No, I’ve been eating well."

"Then the meals must not suit your taste, look how skinny you’ve become like a lightning bolt."

Wen’s mother looked distressed, while Yi Chichi was caught between laughter and tears, "Mom, you’re exaggerating, I haven’t lost weight."

"You’ve lost weight, ask Wang Nan and the others if you don’t believe me."

Wang Nan and the others remained silent; truth be told, they hadn’t noticed any weight loss in Yi Chichi.

But since Sister-in-law Wen said she’d lost weight, then it must be so.

They feigned a once-over at Yi Chichi and nodded in unison.

"Indeed, she lost quite a bit, Sister-in-law, you should definitely nourish Chichi when she gets home."

"Yes, she should be nourished."

Wen’s mother agreed, "Let’s move the stuff onto the carriage and go home, I’ve made chicken soup for you, just in time to eat when we get there."

"Thank you, Mom."

"No need for thanks between us."

Patting her hand, Wen’s mother smiled like a sunflower, radiating a sunny warmth.

Then, together they moved the packed luggage onto the carriage.

Wu Yongfei and all of them came out to see her off.

"Remember to come back and see us when you can."

Bai Chen reminded.

She nodded, "I will. If you ever need anything, you can come to my house or the clinic to find me."

"Alright."

Bai Chen and the others nodded, and then watched as Yi Chichi and her party left.

Once they vanished from sight, everyone returned to their rooms to continue their own activities.

Meanwhile, Yi Chichi was answering Wen’s mother’s inquiries.

"Did you send Wen Shi a telegram when you got home?"

"I sent one from Beijing, there’s no rush here. I plan to go to the commune to buy some items in the coming days."

Upon hearing this, Wen’s mother understood what she meant.

After a few seconds of pondering, she softly said, "Chichi, what do you say about having Xiao Jiu also stay with us at home?"

Yi Chichi thought for a moment, "I need to discuss this with Aunt’s grandpa first."

The team leader uncle chimed in, "What’s to discuss? The old man will certainly agree."

"Still, it needs discussing."

From her understanding of the old man, the likelihood of him agreeing was less than not agreeing.

"That’s fair."

The team leader uncle nodded, then sighed, "You’ve stopped pretending altogether now."

"Since I’m a Kao Shan Village bride, hiding things would be no fun. I trust you’ll all protect me, right?"

"As if we haven’t been protecting you all along."

Despite the words, the team leader uncle felt genuinely happy.

This girl truly didn’t see them as outsiders, which was good; as elders, they felt it was right to shield her a bit.

"Little sister, you’ve got yourself a good daughter-in-law."

"I like hearing that."

Wen’s mother laughed heartily, "Tomorrow, I’ll take Chichi to visit the family."

"It’s important to make the rounds."

Especially to the third Uncle and a few families there, we can visit our side a bit later."

"Sure thing."

Amid their chatting and laughter, they arrived at the Wen Family.

This wasn’t Yi Chichi’s first time at the Wen Family, but before it was either for Wen’s mother’s health or to deliver something, different from now where she’s entering as a rightful family member.