Gossip

Zhang Chunxiang sat in a quiet corner, attempting to go unnoticed. Yet, when she met Su Wen's eyes, she pretended indifference, turning away with a flicker of jealousy in her gaze.

"What's going on today? Why is everyone gathered here?" Su Wen teased, attempting to lighten the atmosphere.

"Isn't it because of the rain, making it hard to work in the garden?" Wang Chunyan retorted, rolling her eyes at Su Wen. "Why are you hiding at home? We could chat while working in the garden, but it's rare to see you."

Su Wen thought, "They must be curious to gossip."

"It's my fault," Su Wen admitted, squeezing onto He Yulan's bench and asking Su Xiu if there was any food at home.

Su Xiu agreed and soon found some melon seeds and peanuts. Su Wen had bought plenty of delicious and expensive food this time, but Su Xiu hesitated to share it with others. It wasn't stinginess, life in the countryside was simply tough, and there were too many mouths to feed.