Reborn with a Space: Building a Fortune Amidst Famine

Ma Changshun was now filled with anger. He had initially asked his wife to call their daughter back at noon, but she didn't move. As a grown man, he felt embarrassed to go to a woman's house himself.

Upon finding out she was drinking with a man, he was so furious that he wanted to beat her to death.

Zheng Lanying's place didn't have a yard, so as soon as he approached, he could hear the commotion inside.

Of course, he knew what this was. He rushed in directly with a stick in hand.

The two people on the bed were at a critical moment, and they were quite in sync, so it had taken some time.

As Ma Changshun stormed in, he witnessed an unbearable scene. His own daughter was on top?

The stick fell on Ma Dongmei like raindrops.

Both of them were terrified. By this time, Ma Dongmei had sobered up completely.

In a hurry, she burrowed into the quilt, causing the stick to land on Xiang Zhiqiang.

Ma Changshun was seeing red with rage. Neither of them had clothes on, so they didn't dare move and just cowered under the covers taking the blows.

After the stick broke, Ma Changshun started to gradually come back to his senses.

"Put on your clothes." He said and went out.

The two under the covers heard Ma Changshun going out, then they quickly got up to get dressed.

Ma Dongmei regretted it now. She actually wasn't completely unaware, she just didn't know where she got the courage to do such a thing.

After both were dressed, they exchanged a glance.

Xiang Zhiqiang now understood what result Zheng Lanying wanted.

Quickly analyzing in his mind, he thought this was actually pretty good. The Ma family was much better than Zheng Lanying's, and having both was great.

So he looked at Ma Dongmei with eyes full of affection.

Ma Dongmei frowned, but then thought Xiang Zhiqiang would do, so she decided to just go with it. Once married, he would definitely listen to her.

Thinking so, she stopped glaring at him. After dressing, they saw bloodstains on the mattress.

Ma Dongmei folded the bedding, getting off the bed, knowing her father was definitely outside.

"Xiang Zhiqiang, what are you going to do?"

"Dongmei, if you don't mind, marry me, I will treat you well."

"Will you listen to me in the future?"

Xiang Zhiqiang immediately nodded, "I'll listen to you. You'll have the final say."

Ma Dongmei nodded, then lifted the curtain and went out.

Ma Changshun stood in the main room, expressionless as he watched his daughter come out.

Xiang Zhiqiang immediately knelt on the ground, "It's my fault. Uncle, please let me marry Dongmei. I will treat her well."

Ma Changshun and his daughter were quite satisfied with Xiang Zhiqiang's behavior.

Ma Dongmei looked indifferent, "Dad, I want to marry Xiang Zhiqiang."

Ma Changshun took a deep breath. "Do whatever you want. From now on, just assume you have no father." Then he left.

Ma Dongmei didn't care about that at all. If you say something doesn't exist, does that make it true?

She pulled Xiang Zhiqiang up, "Alright, come with me back home later."

Xiang Zhiqiang was a bit scared, so he didn't immediately nod.

"What? You don't want to?"

He quickly shook his head, "No, that's not it. It's just that Uncle Ma is a bit angry."

"It's nothing. He'll be fine in a few days."

"Dongmei, you must feel wronged marrying me."

"Wronged? Well, yes, someone like you is indeed not a match for me.

You know you're not a match, so hand over all your money. I heard you made over three hundred dollars this year."

Ma Dongmei coldly laughed after saying this, then continued, "Don't think I don't know you have untoward thoughts about Zheng Lanying.

Today, we'll make it clear here. If you want to marry me, swear you'll have no further dealings with Zheng Lanying, or I'll go to the headquarters and report you."

Xiang Zhiqiang lowered his head. He didn't expect this woman to be so bold. He knew she would indeed dare do that.

"What? Reluctant?"

"Dongmei, I'm not like that. Marrying you, I will be good to you."

As he said this, Xiang Zhiqiang embraced Ma Dongmei, kissing her lightly as if she were a treasure.

In his heart, he thought, if only it were Zheng Lanying's face, it would be perfect.

Ma Dongmei didn't continue to quibble, and the two hugged, soon ending up back on the bed again.

With a gloomy face, Ma Changshun returned home. He wasn't naïve. It was hard to believe Zheng Lanying knew nothing or had nothing to do with it.

Great. She was really scheming against him. It was fine. She'll regret it later.

As for his daughter and Xiang Zhiqiang, it was what it was. At least it's less of a worry.

At the Ma's, Zheng Lanying was chatting happily with Ma Changshun's wife.

Seeing Ma Changshun come in, his demeanor didn't change.

Zheng Lanying's pupils narrowed. He didn't notice? Impossible, right? But if it happened, why did Ma Changshun have no change at all?

Ma Changshun also noticed Zheng Lanying's change, confirming his suspicion. Great. Really great, fooling around rather than settling down like a decent girl, huh? Fine, he'd find her something to do.

"Group Leader Ma, I'm heading back."

Ma Changshun smiled, "No rush. You haven't been over lately, keep Aunt company for a chat.

If you have any difficulties, tell me. I've been busy with the harvest and neglected you."

"Thank you, Group Leader Ma, but I'm fine. Just need to deliver the corn for public use. Busy shelling corn right now.

Auntie, I won't keep you company. I need to work, so we can hand over the corn early."

"Alright, come play when you have time. If Dongmei was half as sensible as you, I'd be at ease."

Zheng Lanying left the Ma residence with a smile. Once outside, her smile disappeared.

She hurried home. Listen from under the window, hearing the sound inside, her eyes reddened. Those two were indeed shameless.

So she rushed inside, causing the two to stop.

Zheng Lanying stood there looking at the two of them, especially staring at Xiang Zhiqiang with eyes that were hurt, incredulous, and sad.

Xiang Zhiqiang seemed awkward.

Ma Dongmei got dressed under the covers before sitting up.

"Lan Ying, Xiang Zhiqiang and I are married now. I'll be moving out shortly."

Looking at Xiang Zhiqiang's expression, Zheng Lanying thought he had forgotten their earlier matter. She felt very conflicted, hurt but also relieved.

She didn't say a word, just turned to bed and ignored them, sitting there shelling corn.

The two dressed and Xiang Zhiqiang was told, "Carry my luggage and come home with me.

And you're married to me now, so don't come to Lan Ying's place anymore, it's not good for her reputation."

Neither spoke. Zheng Lanying didn't turn around, but the sadness she felt was palpable.

Ma Dongmei snorted, glared at Xiang Zhiqiang, watched him carry the luggage, and then turned and left.