
From day one at the Sigalung Family, Orden knew that he, Rizqi, and Yurdha were not on the same page. They saw him as a thorn in his side, and could easily be ignored. But what he never expected was when he was allegedly abducted hopelessly from home by Irea and Felicia, only to have this "enemy" with a broken leg come to his aid.
Although the aid did not make any difference, for Orden, Yurdha's intervention was his only hope at the time.
Orden never liked to owe anyone anything, and because Yurdha tried to help him, he would one day repay the favor. It's all about keeping balance.
A faint smile appeared on Yurdha's lips as she sipped water from her bottle.
Orden had already dashed to Pepi's side enthusiastically and offered. "Sep, let me push you!"
Pepi was also tired and gave him that grinding handle. The thick mixture that had been ground on the flat rock was pushed into a bucket.
These large flat stones are located near fields, sometimes attracting villagers who come to observe plants or uproot grass. They will exchange a few words with Pepi, who always welcomes them warmly.
"Oh, Pepi, have you brought people out to work? Oh, it's rice, right? It's pretty rare. You seem okay? You can buy luxury items like this." Dessy was the same age as Pepi, only sixteen years old and unmarried. However, she is already engaged and plans to get married by the end of the year. Due to his years of work in the fields, his skin was wheat-colored and his body was much stronger than that of the lazy Pepi, with muscular arms.
Pepi smiled and said, "I can't afford this rice, but I bought it to try to make something and see if I can earn money by selling it."
"This rice cake can be used to make rice soup, rice cake, and so on. What else do you plan to do with this grinding stone to earn money?" Dessy looks confused.
"I don't know either, I'm just trying."
Dessy glanced at Pepi, her eyes filled with doubt. After all, Pepi had never done anything reliable before. Maybe he's devising a crazy plan to cheat people for money again.
Pepi did not care to argue. Everyone had their prejudices against him, and he did not feel the need to explain everything one by one. Time will reveal everything.
As they were talking, they saw Felicia with Carons approaching them from a distance.
Almost forgetting, the Sigalung family actually lived in the eastern village. The large grinding stone was not far from there.
After Felicia saw Pepi and the others from afar, her face instantly became sour. He only wanted to stay away, but there was only one way to leave the village. He had no choice but to pass them by with an expressionless face.
Pepi also did not want to say hello. Since the two couldn't stand each other, he just pretended not to see it.
However, fate says another, those who like to cause trouble never miss an opportunity.
"Oh, Felicia, are you going?" Madam Sarina, who was busy working nearby, said with a cynical smile.
Pepi narrowed his eyes. This old granny has been holding grudges since the last time she grabbed my husband on the train, huh?
I haven't paid off your debt yet!
Felicia arrogantly raised her head and said, "I brought my husband back to his family home."
"Felicia is completely different. Bringing so many things back to her husband's house, if my son could marry such a good wife, I would definitely smile happily from within a dream!" lady Sarina praised, wanting to please the sky.
Carons naturally showed a glowing face, and his posture was upright.
But as soon as Carons' proud gaze met Pepi's eyes, he immediately lowered his head. He's really scared!
"My daughter-in-law is an official, even if it's not my husband's family, it's only natural that I bring a small gift when visiting. This is meaningless," Pepi sighed, looking at Pepi with a mocking look.
Not to mention the family of Rizqi's husband, they were just mud legs poorer than the Sigalung family!
Rizqi's dowry of 10 million has been exhausted from all of Rizqi's family's savings. Otherwise, with her reputation already ruined due to her stubborn nature, it was strange if she could find someone to marry her!
As a proud daughter of heaven, Felicia can tolerate Pepi who adores her like everyone else. But to trample his face like this, what qualifications does Pepi have to compare himself to him? He is not worthy!
On the other hand, Pepi pretended as if this was unrelated to him, continuing to diligently grind the rice with Orden, not even glancing at him.
Felicia could not help but feel regret.
Madam Sarina continued to provoke without fear. "Felicia, your sister also works here, don't you know?"
He looked over there, wanting to steal a glance at Pepi.
Felicia's anger immediately overflowed, shouting sharply. "What sister? He was just someone who had been kicked out of the family! The Sigalung family only has two daughters now, and we don't need a heartless person!"
Meanwhile, Pepi remained unresponsive, carefully caring for the thick dough on the grinding stone, afraid of spilling in the slightest. He even urged Orden to grind faster.
It was as if he could not hear their conversation at all.
How dare he ignore like this!?
Madam Sarina could not accept it and shouted directly. "Brother, did you not hear what your sister said?"
He had to embarrass her in front of everyone!
Pepi was surprised to raise his head: "What? Who's talking?"
Lady Sarina gritted her teeth: "Your sister!"
Pepi looked confused: "My sister? Who's sister?"
Felicia finally exploded, angrily pointing at Pepi and scolding him: "Do you still have manners? Your brother is talking, but you're acting as if you're deaf and dumb to me!"
Pepi still looks confused: "Sister? Didn't I get kicked out of the Sigalung Family? Where did this brother come from? Did you talk to me?"
Felicia was so angry that she almost suffocated, the words stuck in her throat almost made her faint.
But unfortunately, what Pepi said was indeed the rude remark he had just uttered, and he could not explain it properly!
Felicia was trembling with anger. "Good! Very well! Pepi, I advise you not to feel sorry!"
Pepi shrugged his shoulders. "Oh."
Then, he lowered his head and continued grinding his rice.
Felicia left in a state of rage, and Carons immediately followed her, not daring to stay any longer.
Madam Sarina wanted to see Pepi become a mockery, how could she be satisfied? He said sarcastically, "You are truly great, sacrificing everything for the sake of prostitutes, facing rebellion and isolation, even being driven out of your own home."