Wu Tian dug out the Polygonum multiflorum and handed it to Wang Yuhe. "Since your family doesn't have this kind of Polygonum multiflorum, I'll give it to you."
Wang Yuhe was startled, then repeatedly shook her head. "No, no, you found this Polygonum multiflorum. How can I accept it?"
"A fifty-year-old Polygonum multiflorum is worth over a hundred thousand. You could at least exchange it for money!"
Wu Tian smiled and said, "There's no need. I'm not short of a hundred thousand yuan."
Looking at Wu Tian's cheerful smile, Wang Yuhe didn't know what to say.
Wu Tian's smile and presence touched her in every way.
She felt herself falling deeper and deeper, unable to extricate herself.
Since Wu Tian had given her the Polygonum multiflorum, Wang Yuhe didn't refuse any further.
She accepted the Polygonum multiflorum, and the two of them wandered around the mountain for another loop before heading down.
Wang Yuhe stayed at Wu Tian's house for a day. Seeing that it was getting late and she would miss the bus if she didn't leave soon, Wu Tian escorted her to the road.
Wang Yuhe was reluctant to leave Wu Tian.
If possible, she truly wished she could live in this village with Wu Tian forever.
After seeing Wang Yuhe onto the bus, Wu Tian turned to head home.
But just then, a familiar laugh drifted towards him.
"Wu Tian, was that your girlfriend just now?"
Wu Tian focused his gaze and realized it was Bai Xue who had arrived.
Bai Xue was wearing a dress that day, her long legs covered by a thin pair of stockings, making her look exceptionally beautiful.
Wu Tian smiled and said, "Sister Bai Xue, it's you. She's just my friend, not my girlfriend."
Bai Xue also smiled and said, "Really? She's very beautiful, and she looks like she's from the city."
"Even if she's not your girlfriend now, she will be in the future, won't she?"
Wu Tian shook his head and chuckled, "Sister Bai Xue, you've misunderstood. She's a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, and she came here to gather herbs."
"Didn't you see she was holding medicinal herbs in her hand?"
Hearing this, Bai Xue felt a slight sense of relief in her heart.
Fortunately, she wasn't his girlfriend. If she were, Bai Xue would surely feel sad.
Bai Xue nodded and said, "Xiao Tian, how about you come to my place for dinner tonight?"
Wu Tian had often eaten at Bai Xue's house since he was a child, so he didn't stand on ceremony with her invitation.
He nodded and said, "Okay, then I won't be polite."
Bai Xue was very happy and took Wu Tian back to her home.
Bai Xue usually ate alone, and it looked quite desolate.
She normally ate something simple, but since Wu Tian was here today, she specially cooked a table full of dishes.
Looking at the dishes spread across the table, Wu Tian was stunned.
Wu Tian felt a warmth in his heart. He picked up a dish, took a bite, and said with satisfaction, "Sister Bai, your cooking is so fragrant and delicious."
Bai Xue was pleased by Wu Tian's compliment. She smiled and said, "Then eat more."
They chatted about their childhood memories, making the meal very enjoyable.
After they finished eating and were about to clear the dishes, there was a sudden series of knocks on the door.
"Who is it?" Bai Xue asked.
A fierce voice came from outside the door, "I'm your mother-in-law! What do you mean by keeping the door locked!"
Hearing this voice, Bai Xue's expression instantly froze.
"Mother-in-law? Why is she here?"
Wu Tian knew Bai Xue's mother-in-law. Everyone in the village called her Old Mrs. Wang, a very overbearing old woman who reportedly had always treated Bai Xue poorly.
Bai Xue nervously went to open the door, but as soon as the lock was opened, Old Mrs. Wang immediately pushed the door open.
The action almost sent Bai Xue tumbling to the ground.
"Dilly-dallying, what are you doing in here!" Old Mrs. Wang walked in and, upon seeing Wu Tian, her brows immediately furrowed even tighter.
"Wu Tian? What is this kid doing here with you?"
Bai Xue said nervously, "Mother-in-law, I was having Wu Tian over for dinner today, and I didn't expect you to come."
Old Mrs. Wang snorted coldly, "Dinner? What dinner? I think you're seeing another man!"
Bai Xue was stunned and said incredulously, "Mother-in-law, what nonsense are you talking about?"
Old Mrs. Wang crossed her arms and snorted, "Am I talking nonsense? That's hilarious. You know what you've done!"
"You are a widow, and he is a young man. What could you two be doing together?"
Although Bai Xue liked Wu Tian, she couldn't stand being slandered like this for no reason.
She widened her eyes and said, "Mother-in-law, I told you there's nothing between Wu Tian and me. Why won't you believe me?"
Old Mrs. Wang didn't care about Bai Xue's words.
She continued on her own, "Hmph, I don't care what your relationship with him is."
"In any case, even if you're promiscuous, you can only be so for a while."
"Once you get married, there will be plenty of people to control you!"
Bai Xue was immediately stunned upon hearing this.
She thought she had misheard and said tremblingly, "Mother-in-law, what did you say? What do you mean I'm getting married!"
Old Mrs. Wang said with a cold face, "Your marriage is my decision."
"My son is dead anyway. I am your guardian, and I have the right to make decisions for you."
Bai Xue found it unbelievable. "No, Mother-in-law, how come I don't know anything about this?"
Old Mrs. Wang said, "You just need to get married. What do you need to know about this matter?"
"However, I can tell you now that the other party is Liu Yidao from the next village. It's your good fortune to marry him."
"Liu Yidao?" Bai Xue was so shocked by the name that she could barely speak.
She swallowed hard and finally managed to say, "Mother-in-law, that Liu Yidao is notoriously fierce!"
"His ex-wife was reportedly beaten to death by him! If you want me to marry him, aren't you trying to kill me!"
Old Mrs. Wang said displeasedly, "What do you mean beaten to death? Where did you hear all this? I don't know anything about it."
"I'm telling you, Liu Yidao has had his eye on you for a long time. He's a butcher, and he earns over a hundred thousand a year."
"I think you're getting a good deal by marrying him!"
Bai Xue kept shaking her head. "No, I won't agree to this. I absolutely will not agree!"
Bai Xue's attitude immediately angered Old Mrs. Wang.
She reprimanded, "What are you shouting about? You dare to disobey me after I've made a decision for you?"
"I've already received the betrothal deposit from the other party, so you should hurry up and marry him."
"And you can leave this house for me to sell, so you don't have to live here alone and waste such a good house."
Bai Xue understood after hearing this. The reason Old Mrs. Wang was in such a hurry to marry her off was because she had already taken the money.
At the same time, she also wanted to reclaim this house.
Bai Xue certainly wouldn't agree to such an unreasonable demand. If she were truly forced to marry Liu Yidao, her life would be worse than death!
She stubbornly refused, "Mother-in-law, you're too much. I won't agree, I'll die before I agree!"
Old Mrs. Wang was furious, gritting her teeth and saying, "You've really grown bold now, haven't you? How dare you yell at me."
"You wretched woman, I'll beat you to death!"
With that, Old Mrs. Wang raised her hand and swung it towards Bai Xue.
Bai Xue trembled in fear but found that the slap didn't land.
Wu Tian grabbed Old Mrs. Wang's wrist and said coldly, "Hey, don't go too far!"