"Little sister, don’t be afraid. Second Brother sent that shameless woman Wu Xia to Jiang Wenge! She made Jiang Wenge’s life miserable before, so she definitely won’t come out alive. Little sister, you just..."
Feeling relieved, whoever bullied you, Second Brother won’t let them off easily! He hurried back to offer comfort, only to awkwardly catch his little sister and brother-in-law snuggling together. Liu Shouyi felt completely embarrassed.
As he pushed open the slightly ajar door and stood halfway in, he didn’t even know whether he should firmly walk in and continue giving the words of comfort stuck in his throat, or just turn around and let the couple get back to their affection.
The only consolation was: that foolish brother-in-law, to easily climb mountains and cross rivers, specifically built the house on this remote village edge for convenience.
Otherwise, with one shout, his little sister, newly appointed as the women’s team leader, might face accusations of moral issues.
You say they’re a legitimate couple, legally married? Everything they do is perfectly legal?
Yes, yes, you’re right about that!
But if you go around town listening, no couple walks together without keeping at least a meter apart. Even if you have a marriage certificate, when staying at a guesthouse, you won’t get a single room!
Even if you’re a couple, if people see you hugging, it’s still considered immoral.
Don’t talk to me about love between spouses or emotional connections; given the serious environment nowadays, ordinary folks like them should be cautious.
Lianshan had no time to worry about his unreliable brother-in-law’s thoughts. He only knew that they were having a good emotional exchange. His brother-in-law barged in and interrupted their amicable exchange, scaring his usually timid wife to jump out of his embrace like a startled rabbit.
The most important thing was, after just learning his wife’s big secret, Lianshan instantly became more aware of secrecy and preventing leaks.
Even if you’re as close as brothers-in-law or siblings, rules like knocking or calling before entering should be established.
Unluckily, Second Brother Liu just crashed in, becoming the target for setting such rules.
"Cough, cough, rural folks aren’t like city people with all these formalities. Whose family, when visiting, doesn’t just walk into the courtyard without formalities? Knocking to enter a home is a city habit. Calling from afar usually means the household has a fierce dog." No matter what, rather than doing things that make people scoff, it’s better to conduct yourself properly, brother-in-law!
After all, compared to my irrational mistake in a hurry, it’s the members bringing all sorts of reasons to see the team leader that are the real people to watch out for.
Having considered his little sister’s blushing, shy look, there were things Liu Shouyi felt inappropriate to say outright. He only thought to have a private word with his brother-in-law later.
At that moment, all of Lianshan’s thoughts were drawn to the mention of a fierce dog.
"Right, why didn’t I think of such a good idea? Still, Second Brother, you’re quick-witted, haha, I’ll think about keeping a hound later. Tied during the day for some movement noise; released at night to fend off wild animals or thieves. So, with Shuzhen and the child home alone, I’ll be slightly at ease." Of course, the key point is having a living alarm at all times drastically improves secrecy!
Although his wife agreed not to use her abilities lightly anymore, in these times of scarcity, who could resist using their gifted powers while watching their loved ones suffer hunger and cold?
Just be more careful and prudent, plan the origins of things more naturally and appropriately!
Because he understands, he cannot bear to blame.
What Lianshan can do is work hard to earn money. To assure his wife that even without relying on her abilities, their little family of three can live happily.
Apparently contradictory words caused Second Brother Liu to be at a loss after thanking him, laughing sheepishly a couple of times, not knowing what else to say.
After carefully caring for his little sister, ensuring she wasn’t injured or frightened and was 100% fine, Liu Shouyi politely declined their invitation to stay for dinner and hurried back home.
Although nothing was wrong with his little sister, things were destined to be rough for his big brother.
He hadn’t forgotten that, upon hearing the news earlier, his big brother stumbled to the ground. After struggling to get up, he was full of self-blame. Upon hearing the little sister was safe, the seven-foot tall man immediately teared up, mumbling a few thankful words to heavens and ancestors, yet lacked the courage to visit her.
At that time, he was in such a rush to check on his little sister and back her up that he neglected his big brother.
Thinking back now: Your troublesome wife harmed your little sister, siding with an outsider to set up your dear younger sibling. After the ruthless divorce, she showed no restraint. Having lost hope of reconciliation, she sought revenge, aiming to bring the entire Liu family down and, after failing in her plots, started feigning madness to avoid punishment. She got desperate and resorted to violence, wanting to drag your harmless sister along to death...
Marrying an unvirtuous wife who caused such harm to the dear little sister made the older brother want to die of self-blame and guilt, leaving no face to meet them?
Liu Shouyi slapped his forehead, realizing: If someone as rough as him thinks this way, the thoughtful big brother must be overthinking it?
It’s not that fools think too little, but that villains think too much!
Fearing his big brother might narrow his thoughts excessively and harm himself, Liu Shouyi sprinted home with lightning speed.
What he found was his big brother, who swore off alcohol to prevent drunken truths, drinking with a flushed face, surrounded by empty liquor bottles, with the whole room reeking of alcohol.
Seeing him come in, his big brother grabbed his hand, inquiring about the little sister’s situation. After hearing she was fine, he sighed with relief, then clutched his arm, crying out loud: "It’s all damn my fault for being blind and heartless in marrying such a vicious madwoman. Luckily, little sister was blessed, or else, how could I face our late parents in the future?
If they were to ask me, ’Back then we entrusted Xiao Yi and Shuzhen to you. As the eldest brother, like a father, is this how you act?’ Boo hoo, what words would I have to respond?
Oh father, oh mother, your son is miserable, marrying such a disruptive harbinger of misfortune into the family. Not only tearing down his own reputation by being deceived and cheated but also causing the little sister to be chased away by a two-timing bastard and almost lost her life..."