Reborn as an Ugly Wife in the Countryside

Chapter 1600 - 1602: What a Coincidence

Aunt Lan Hua used the excuse of an upset stomach to squat in the outhouse for a while. Though it’s not elegant, it beats other excuses.

She had thought it through: if she used some excuse like going out for an errand or lying down due to feeling unwell, Yang Dong might find it inappropriate to be alone with just the girl in the room and would leave directly.

If she said she had a stomachache and went to the outhouse, it implied she’d be back soon to join them for dinner, making it hard for Yang Dong to leave.

Sure enough, Yang Dong spoke up, "Alright, Aunt, go quickly."

Actually, Yang Dong hadn’t planned to leave at that moment. It was better for him if Aunt Lan Hua left; he would then have time to probe Yang Xiaocui.

Aunt Lan Hua left cheerfully, believing that her plan would surely succeed.

The room was suddenly left with only Yang Dong and Yang Xiaocui.

It was already dark, and although a candle was lit, the room was still very dim.

Yang Xiaocui sat there feeling very nervous, glancing occasionally in Yang Dong’s direction. She hoped the effect of the wine would work on Yang Dong quickly; she hoped he’d lose control and make the first move, otherwise, she didn’t know how to initiate.

But after a while, noticing that Yang Dong remained motionless, she wondered if the effect of the wine hadn’t kicked in yet.

Suddenly, Yang Dong spoke up, "Did you secretly brew the medicine, and no one at home found out, right?"

Asked about this matter, Yang Xiaocui raised her head, thinking Yang Dong was showing concern for her. Her heart warmed up as she replied, "No one found out!"

"You should still be careful. No matter what, the smell of the medicine is quite strong."

"Mm." Yang Xiaocui nodded. Luckily, Yang Dong was easy to deceive; if she truly brewed it at home, how could it go unnoticed?

"Also, about that silver hairpin, it was originally bought for you to wear, and you look good with it. But I’m afraid your mother might notice, so you better hide it; don’t let her find out."

Yang Dong’s words carried a hint of concern, making Yang Xiaocui feel complacent, completely unaware that Yang Dong was testing her, and she nodded in agreement, "Mm, don’t worry, I’ve hidden it well."

Yang Dong picked up some food with his chopsticks, put it in his mouth, chewed, and then said, "A few days ago, at town, I saw Yang Daniu from our village. Coincidentally, he was holding a silver hairpin exactly like the one I bought for you."

Upon hearing this, Yang Xiaocui seemed to tremble inadvertently. Yang Daniu had mentioned before that Yang Dong saw the silver hairpin. She hurriedly spoke out, eager to clear herself, "Someone must have bought the same hairpin, and Yang Daniu swiped it."

Yang Dong’s lips slightly curled up, pretending to say casually, "I thought the same. Given that you’ve hidden yours well, how could it possibly be swiped by Yang Daniu?"

"Mm, yes, I’ve hidden mine well; there’s no way it could be swiped by him." Yang Xiaocui replied quickly.

Yang Dong sat there, eating, and then spoke again, "But you should go check to make sure, see if your silver hairpin is missing. Make sure Yang Daniu didn’t swipe it when your folks weren’t paying attention. Bring the silver hairpin over, let me see it, and I’ll rest assured."

Upon hearing these words, Yang Xiaocui was dumbfounded.

What to do? The silver hairpin had already been given to Yang Daniu, and she didn’t have it in her possession at all.

Was Yang Dong here to check if the silver hairpin was still with her?

Did he suspect something?

She felt if she stayed any longer her behavior would expose her, so she hurriedly stood up and fled, "I’ll go get it right now."