Bamboo Rain

The Fourth Brother had squandered his wealth through gambling, leaving their mother in a critical state. To make matters worse, the creditors even asked them to sell Manbao to settle the debts!
In the village, whispers spread that the golden days of the Zhou Family's cherished Manbao were over. Their elderly mother clung to Manbao's hand, tears streaming down her face.
However, Manbao tightly grasped a system in her hand, a tool that would lead her and her brothers and sisters-in-law to reclaim their fortunes. They ventured into agriculture, cultivating land, growing medicinal herbs, and establishing shops, steadily improving their lives. 
As their situation improved, concerns shifted to Manbao's marital prospects by the sister-in-laws.
"Mr. Zhuang's grandson is an excellent match – educated and well-spoken. He is just perfect for you."
"No! You should consider Mr. Qian's youngest son, who is handsome and well-mannered. You can count on him never to defy you."
Suppressing a smile, Manbao responded, "My heart is already set. I choose Bai Shanbao, my childhood friend whom I've playfully scolded since we were young."

The Lucky Farmgirl

That naturally meant it could only be someone from their village, or at most someone from the neighboring Dali Village might be buried here, but it was unlikely that the villagers didn't know, especially since the grave was so close to their family cemetery, not far from the end of the village.


Usually, the villagers knew everything clear as day, from who passed away in White Horse Pass town to whose cow gave birth to twin calves—how could it be that someone was buried at the edge of their village without them knowing whose grave it was?


And to have the whole village in the dark about it?


The two looked at each other, a new speculation adding to their unease, but this speculation was downright chilling.


The two exchanged looks in silence for a long time, unable to find the words.


Suddenly, a head poked over next to Bai Shan, catching both men already in shock and startling them so much that Manbao lurched backward and fell straight off the chair...


Chapter 786 Consolation