CHAPTER 107: CHAPTER 106: SHE DOESN’T CARE AT ALL

When Yang Donglian returned to the youth settlement with a basin full of big fish, her chin was almost lifted proudly to the sky.

She didn’t bother to wash her clothes; she just tossed them by the river, completely preoccupied with these big fish. This was exactly how she could prove her moniker as Lucky Baby!

And indeed, as she thought, how could the villagers have ever seen someone catch so many big fish in the dead of winter, especially at the time of the New Year!

Everyone now looked at Yang Donglian with eyes very different from yesterday.

Especially that elder who was the first to say that Yang Donglian might be Lucky Baby.

When the elder stared at Yang Donglian, his previously murky eyes lit up several degrees, constantly muttering "Lucky Baby" and bowing to the heavens to thank the deities for bestowing such a blessing-filled Lucky Baby upon their village.

So even though Yang Donglian returned to the youth settlement with mud all over her face, clothes, and feet, with even her hair in a mess, everyone gazed at her with eyes full of admiration.

Someone leaned over to look at the basin she was holding, staring at the still wriggling fish and swallowing hard.

"Yang, how did you catch so many fish, especially such big ones, in the cold of winter? That’s some real skill!"

Yang Donglian, in a humble tone but with unmistakable pride in her voice, said,

"I actually don’t have any special skills. I just wanted to wash some clothes when these fish started jumping toward me. I just grabbed them casually and caught this many. Not sure if it’s enough to eat; after all, there are several of us at the youth settlement, haha."

She deliberately walked very slowly. Although the fish kept flopping in the basin, which was incredibly heavy with water and fish, Yang Donglian gripped it tightly and walked slowly, wishing every step to pass by everyone’s door so they could see.

Fortunately, some unmarried men were quick thinkers, and soon someone ran over to her offering help.

"Yang, the youth settlement is still far. How about I help you carry the basin? These fish are so big, they must be heavy. Let me walk you back!"

The man blushed, but because he was quite dark-skinned, his face just looked a little darker, though he was still quite decent looking.

Yang Donglian was indeed almost unable to carry them anymore, so she awkwardly handed the basin to the man.

"That’s really troublesome for you. How about you take a fish with you when I get back to the youth settlement, just as a thank you for your help~"

Hearing this, those single men who were eager but too prideful to be the first to approach Yang Donglian, regretted it dearly.

If they had known Yang Donglian was so generous, offering a big fish as a token, they wouldn’t have hesitated, regardless of her looks, just to help and get a fish.

It wasn’t just one man who thought this way. Every man who witnessed the scene was terribly regretful, but alas, someone had already beaten them to it.

Liang Hongye hadn’t expected a simple act of helping to carry a basin for a few steps would earn him a fish. He was ecstatic and looked at Yang Donglian even more fondly.

He wasn’t particularly good-looking, had a tan, and his shy demeanor made it hard to find a wife.

Now seeing Yang Donglian’s smile, he found her extremely attractive.

Liang Hongye felt his heart race, and he began to stutter uncontrollably as he spoke.

"Th-that’s really generous."

"No worries, there are plenty of fish anyway, don’t be shy, just take it." Yang Donglian said, deliberately speaking loudly for all the villagers to hear.

She was Lucky Baby, so she didn’t mind giving away a big fish, as she believed she could always receive more blessings from the heavens.

Sure enough, the onlooking villagers’ minds started to stir. Some single men began contemplating the possibilities and benefits of marrying Yang Donglian.

Only Liang Hongye, after hearing her words, blushed, his heart raced even more and he kept stealing glances at her.

Yang Donglian was covered in dirt, mud clinging to her shoes, and as she walked, more dirt accumulated, so she found a big rock to scrape the mud off her shoes first.

This action made Liang Hongye stop his steps, as he was helping and naturally had to wait for her.

Yang Donglian deliberately slowly scraped the mud off her shoes, reducing the mud, but more people gathered to look at the fish, and some even asked her.

"Yang, you have so many fish and they are so big, you guys at the youth settlement can’t possibly eat them all, right? Why not sell some to us?"

Since it was the New Year, fish and meat in town were extremely expensive. Even those in the village with a bit of money couldn’t bear to buy them. Here were fresh fish caught, which people couldn’t resist.

And since it was the New Year, buying some fish to make a holiday meal was a win-win.

Yang Donglian hadn’t thought of this. On hearing she could earn money, she became overjoyed.

"Sure, who has a scale? Let’s sell by the pound, how about it?"

She was exceptionally generous, selling the fish at the most ordinary price. Everyone was overjoyed, buying fish while praising her fortune and luck. Yang Donglian, receiving money and compliments, was in an excellent mood.

Having lived in this village for these years, she felt that today she had truly made a name for herself, without Gao Huifang looming over her. Yang Donglian felt her good fortune was exploding.

Even after selling more than half the fish, she’d still have enough to eat, and might even be able to catch more by the riverside in the future.

Then she could continuously make profit at no cost and gain a good reputation, undoubtedly living a hundred times better than Gao Huifang.

Gao Huifang used to be so arrogant, yet she had to marry Song Kangcheng, who failed to pass university entrance exams three times?

What prospects could he possibly have? Eventually, wouldn’t he have to lower his head when seeing her?

Thinking of this, Yang Donglian almost couldn’t help but laugh aloud, but she held it in, secretly delighted inside.

Liang Hongye watched as people enthusiastically bought fish, quickly reducing the number in the basin, feeling he might not receive the promised fish.

Unexpectedly, Yang Donglian seemed to notice his thoughts, suddenly turning and smiling at him.

"Don’t worry, comrade, I’ll save two fish, one for myself and one I promised to you, and I won’t go back on my word."

She didn’t know what Liang Hongye was called, but his appearance greatly satisfied her vanity, earning her everyone’s praise.

Though slightly reluctant, since a fish could sell for quite a bit, Yang Donglian believed in giving and receiving. She thought she could gain more in the future, so giving away a fish wasn’t a big deal.

Liang Hongye was stunned for a moment. Regaining his composure, he tried to tell Yang Donglian it wasn’t necessary, but she was busy collecting money and selling fish, having no time to listen.

Looking at Yang Donglian’s plain face, brimming with joy and spirited expression, her small eyes appeared particularly gleaming, Liang Hongye’s heart beat like a drum.

He felt he might genuinely be fond of her now.

Such a simple and kind youth from the city; Liang Hongye wondered why he hadn’t noticed her before.

He really wanted to marry her!