
After spending the entire morning, the rice was already sufficiently soaked. After quickly finishing lunch, Pepi planned to bring rice to the factory.
The Smolage area was indeed very poor, and the only factory in the village was already built many years ago when the entire village gathered their resources. The factory was located on an empty land to the east of the village. Whenever anyone mentions going there, Orden unhesitatingly always eagerly follows Pepi.
He is now a loyal friend of Pepi, always tailing wherever he goes. No one can forget it.
However if he came out with Orden and left Yurdha alone at home, he could not help but worry. After the incident when Irea and Felicia came to his house to kidnap someone, he couldn't take it lightly anymore.
If something happened to Yurdha, not only would she feel guilty, but Rizqi, if she found out, would most likely chase after her and try to kill her again.
Pepi thought for a moment, then said, "Yurdha, come with us. It was only in the village, not far away. We can walk around casually to get there."
Yurdha was shocked, and a look of fear flashed across her face. Since his leg was broken, he almost never left the house. Even in his own home, it was the same. Regardless of how little he cared about the opinions of others, the pride of being hurt and the deep pain within him could never subside.
That is why he is afraid of going out, afraid of facing the judgment of others, afraid of being called disabled. Just like when Irea and Felicia broke in that day, when she tried to stop them, they just dropped her to the ground, condemning her as a cripple.
Yurdha bit her lips and after a long silence said, "It seems like I'd better not come."
Pepi knew exactly what he was worried about and immediately said, "What are you afraid of? Whoever dares to speak ill of you, I'll break his legs!"
Yurdha looked at him in shock.
Orden covered his face and solemnly said, "That dear is so handsome! So charming!"
Pepi patted his chest, "Don't worry, if you're with me, I'll always protect you!"
Yurdha looked at him confusedly. He wants to protect her?
"In addition, I don't feel safe leaving you alone at home. Yesterday my mother and sister came to create trouble. What if they take revenge? This place is secluded, and I really don't feel at ease leaving you alone. It's better if you come with me. You've been cooped up in the house all day, with no sunlight. It's a great opportunity to come out and broaden your horizons with me."
Pepi spoke casually, as if his broken leg was no big deal.
Ever since Yurdha broke her leg, everyone who knew her expressed compassion, sympathy, pain, or even happiness because of her misery. However, no one had ever considered his foot wound as light as he did, as if it was just a minor injury that had no real impact.
Yurdha was slightly speechless, her once cold heart suddenly slightly warmed.
"All right."
Almost unconsciously, he nodded his head.
Pepi smiled brightly and said, "Good!"
Pepi pushes Yurdha's wheelchair while Orden carries a tub of rice. The three set off towards a large factory in the east of the village.
Along the way, they naturally attracted a lot of attention. And the main reason for that attention, of course, is Yurdha.
Ever since Yurdha got married and moved here, she has rarely appeared in the public. The villagers only knew that Pepi had married someone with a disability, but they did not know what disability Yurdha was suffering from. Today, they were finally able to catch a rare glimpse and could not help but take a closer look. As soon as they passed, the discussions did not stop.
"Eh, isn't that the person who uses the wheelchair? He's so handsome!"
"Look at his posture. Even in plain clothes, she looked so cool and elegant. Too bad he has no legs. Otherwise, how could Pepi be willing to marry her for such a low price?"
The whispers behind them did not stop, making Yurdha feel anxious. His hands within his sleeves were already clenched into a grasp.
Pepi laughed a little, bowing his head. "Did you hear that? They all praised your glee."
Yurdha surprised. Why is his focus always so strange?
"They even said I was getting the benefit. Hmph! I, Pepi, am really so sorry, am I? They make it sound like a flower in the middle of a pile of shit!" grouse Pepi.
Orden immediately said, "The edges are definitely no less! Pepi is the best!"
Pepi proudly raised his head, giving Orden a look of understanding.
Unexpectedly, Yurdha also raised her voice. "I think it's good too."
"What?"
Yurdha slightly curled her lips, "I think it's good now."
Pepi was a bit surprised. Just a few days ago, Yurdha threatened him with a knife, and now she quickly turned around the party? Could it be that he was deliberately trying to comfort her?
However, knowing his personality, it seems unrealistic for Yurdha to lie just to please Pepi. It seemed like he was an easy target for a trick, like a plain rabbit.
However, in his heart, Pepi also doubted that. According to other people's stories, it seems that Yurdha had broken her leg about six months ago, just before Rizqi got married.
She had her own wedding plans at the time, but due to the unexpected leg injury, the engagement was called off. And then, for the sake of taking care of her younger brother, Rizqi firmly decided to marry him.
Pepi wondered why Yurdha broke her leg at first.
Seeing Yurdha's calm and authoritative character, she might not be the one who likes to jump around for no reason.
Although Pepi had this doubt in his mind, he did not ask any further. Both Rizqi and Yurdha had never talked about it, so perhaps it was a topic that the two of them would rather not discuss. Talking about it would only bring discomfort, so he decided to wait until they felt comfortable talking about it in the future.
Right now, the most important thing is to make money!
When they reached the large millstone, Pepi first went to the river to fetch water. He poured it on the millstone, cleaned it thoroughly. Then, he poured a large sheet of rice onto the millstone and began to push and twist it around.
"Brother, do you want me to help you?" Orden enthusiastically offered.
Pepi looked at his skinny arms and legs, "You just keep quiet."
Pushing a millstone is much easier than lifting heavy weights. He can handle that easily.
Speaking of this physical work, I guess how Rizqi is now. It was actually rather difficult for him to let her go alone to the dock and do such a tiring job. Pepi was never one to be indebted to others.
Now that the sun was shining brightly, Orden pushed Yurdha into the shade of the tree and gave her a fan and a water bottle. "It."
Yurdha.
Orden grumbled softly, "If only I didn't remember your help yesterday, I don't care about you!"