Retired Villainess Transmigrates into a Cannon Fodder

The Lucky Star Control Corporation in the 70s (41)

College students of this era were like golden phoenixes, far removed from the masses, to the whole village. It was as if they truly could soar to the skies with one start. No matter how they looked at Chu Xiang at the start, now they were proud of her. They thought she gave the village honor and prestige, and they were proud to mention her. Whenever they faced Chu Xiang, they were all smiling and even a bit respectful.

The more people looked at Chu Xiang now, the more pleased they were.  Even the scar on her face didn’t look ugly. Well, her scar was really much lighter. It didn’t look too obvious, at least not to the extent of scaring people back then.

The Yin residence pork feast lasted for several hours. The boisterous festivities were even greater than the Spring Festival. Many people drank too much and cried with excitement, feeling proud and honored. They could now straighten their backs when they went out.

The Chu family could hear the laughter from far away, but the festive gaiety fell harshly on their ears. The entire family was unbelievably quiet and downcast.

Grandma Chu was the first to lose her composure. She slapped the table, pointed at Chu Lan’s room door, and scolded, “What the hell did she tell me? Didn’t she say that Song Yang would definitely pass the exam? Damn it! She asked our whole family to wait upon him as if he’s a young master for days, yet in the end he all humiliated us?! Get your arse out of here! Do you think you’ll be fine just hiding in the room?! You wish!”

Each sentence that came out of Grandma Chu’s mouth was harsher than the other. Had it been before, any dirty linen would never be washed in public. She cared most about dignity and would dare not make a racket about it to hide from others, fearing that such a shame would be known. But now she cared nothing about it. During this period, the Chu family’s dignity has been skinned down countless times, and they lost their prestige long ago. Hence, she directly broke a pot without a care in the world.

Chu Lan endured it at first, but then exploded with anger. As soon as the curtain was lifted, she rushed out and shouted to the old lady, “What are you doing? How many bites of food have we had? Why are you scolding him like that?”

She ignored her mother and Song Yang’s tugging, and she said loudly, “Song Yang is outstanding in his studies. The teachers in the town have asked him for study materials, and politely praised him for his intelligence. How could he have failed the exam? I think it’s because you guys kept making a lot of noise all day long that he failed the exam! It’s all your fault!”

Chu Lan couldn’t accept Song Yang’s fall from the passers list. As soon as she said this, she even believed it herself. She pointed at the old lady and said, “It was you who hurt Song Yang and me!”

“Snap!”

Chu Lan’s father waved his hand, a heavy slap landed on Chu Lan’s face. She stumbled and almost fell, and her face turned instantly red.

Chu Lan covered her face in disbelief and looked up at him. “Did you just hit me? Why did you hit me?”

Chu Lan’s suppressed fear, disappointment, and resentment all burst out. She cried and roared, “You never cared about me. Why did you beat me? All you cared about is filial piety, valued sons over daughters. You only cared about your precious nephew. Are you worthy of being my father?”

Song Yang frowned and pulled her. “Enough, Chu Lan, stop it. Everyone, please cool down, calm down. Let’s all calm down and discuss the matter later.”

Li Yuezhen sneered and said, “That’s easy for you to say. Chu Lan scolded all of us just now, why? You failed to get into college, and you’re still blaming it on us? If you think we’re noisy, just move out. What are you doing at our house? Don’t tell me you want us to serve you? If you have the ability, move out and live alone. Didn’t Chu Xiang get better after she moved out alone?”

Chu Lan refused to bow down from the embarrassing situation. She stubbornly retorted, “Then we’ll move out! We will move to the youth site tomorrow. Song Yang, go, pack your things! Today they are haggling every ounce with us. No one will try to take advantage of us in the future!”

“Huh, who are you saying is taking advantage?!” The old lady grabbed a feather duster and charged after Chu Lan, but she shut the door. No matter how she rapped on the door, she refused to open it.

The old lady had no place to vent her anger, so when she saw Chu Lan’s mother, she pointed at her nose. She immediately berated her for teaching her someone unfilial. Chu Lan’s mother didn’t dare to retort this time. Previously, she used to provoke her mother-in-law because Chu Lan was a lucky star. Unexpectedly, Chu Lan’s luck disappeared, and Song Yang failed to get into college. She now could not lift up her head at home.

Hearing the old lady’s voice, Chu Lan felt irritable and resentful. She turned her head and saw Song Yang. She forced out a smile again and gently comforted him, “Song Yang, it’s okay. This failure this time is nothing. Didn’t Chu Xiang fail before? Once or twice is normal, I believe you will definitely pass the test next time. Don’t be discouraged, I will always accompany you and support you!”

Song Yang looked at her and slowly held her hand, feeling touched. “Thank you. In fact, my family found an opportunity for me to return to the provincial capital to be an accountant in a factory. I have an opportunity when I go back. Don’t worry.”

Song Yang was torn and hesitant to tell Chu Lan this matter. It was humiliating to go back to the city with a rural wife. He thought that if they both got into college, they’d have something honorable to speak of, so they could go out together. Otherwise, he might have to consider giving up their marriage. Anyway, they got together in such a muddle, and he did not like Chu Lan much.

But they both failed the exam, and the Chu family had such a big opinion of him. She ignored everything and helped him block everything. She also supported him as always, so he was really moved. In the heat of the moment, he blurted it out.

Song Yang thought that having a readily available job when he returns to the city was something to celebrate, and Chu Lan must be too surprised to say anything. Unexpectedly, Chu Lan was indeed shocked, but she wasn’t happy at all!

Chu Lan even fiercely grabbed his hand and said anxiously, “No! What accountant? Who found it for you? You have to continue to take the exams. You will definitely be admitted to a good university, and you will definitely have great achievements in the future. How can you go and become an accountant? What prospects are there for an accountant?”

In this era, being an apprentice in a factory was considered dignified, and being an accountant could earn compliments and admiration. Song Yang could not understand why Chu Lan looked down on accountants. She actually called the job he was looking so much forward to so unpromising.

All of Song Yang’s emotions and enthusiasm were drowned out by the cold water.