Hearing the phrase “half-closed door,” Xu Feng frowned slightly.
He knew better than anyone how Widow Wang’s husband had died.
Although the situation wasn’t as strict now, if caught, he’d still end up paying a fine or even being jailed.
This bastard was really trying to set him up just to get to his wife!
“Really, Brother Zhenguo?”
Xu Feng deliberately acted excited. If he didn’t turn the tables this time, he might as well take Qin’s surname.
“Of course! Would I ever treat you badly?”
Qin Zhenguo saw that the plan was working and quickly urged Xu Feng to get on the back of the bicycle.
As long as he got Xu Feng into the city, with a few sweet words, he’d have that pretty wife of his at his mercy.
After all, Xu Feng hit his wife all the time. A woman that beautiful—if Xu Feng didn’t love her, there were plenty of men who would.
“Brother Zhenguo, let me just go tell them I won’t be home tonight. Otherwise, that worthless burden will be looking for me everywhere.”
Since he was going to act, he had to make it convincing.
“Go ahead, no rush!”
Qin Zhenguo sneered in his heart: Not coming back indeed—once you’re gone, your beautiful wife won’t even be able to find you.
Just imagining Lin Xiyue’s figure beneath him made Qin Zhenguo feel blood rush through his body.
Xu Feng turned back and shut the courtyard gate tightly, spitting once.
“Damn it, we’ll see who wins in the end.”
Back inside, the sisters were chatting in their chairs. Lin Xiyue looked nervous—clearly afraid Xu Feng would be led astray by the man outside.
“Wife, I’m heading out. I won’t be back tonight.”
As soon as he said that, Lin Xiyue knew her worst fear had come true.
“A’Feng, can you not go? Let’s just stay home and live our life together…”
As she spoke, tears streamed down her face. She didn’t want their peaceful days to end just like that.
Seeing his wife cry made Xu Feng’s heart ache.
Not caring that his sister-in-law was right there, he pulled Xiyue into his arms.
“You still don’t trust your man? I’m going to the city to sell the deer hide and deer penis for money.
Otherwise, how are we going to repay Sister’s debt—wait for money to fall from the sky?
I’ll be back tomorrow. I’m only going at night because the black market gives better prices then.”
Xu Feng’s explanation, along with his warm embrace, convinced Lin Xiyue almost completely.
“I’m sorry, A’Feng, I…”
“Sister’s still right here—if you keep going, I’ll kiss you!”
That one sentence made Xiyue forget all her guilt. Blushing deeply, she lowered her head and didn’t dare look her sister in the eye.
“Xixue, take care of your sister. When you cook, don’t skimp on the eggs or grain.
If the baby in her belly doesn’t get enough nutrition, I won’t allow it.”
Afraid they’d try to save food and not eat properly, Xu Feng made sure to warn them first.
That “stern” tone made Lin Xiyue feel deeply moved.
Lin Xixue nodded earnestly. Adults could eat less, but her sister’s baby couldn’t.
“Be careful out there. I heard the black market is pretty chaotic.”
Maybe she was worried about losing the only man in the house, but Lin Xixue looked very serious as she reminded him.
“Don’t worry. Just lock the door and wait for me to come back.”
After saying that, Xu Feng hugged Xiyue again. Then he turned to face Lin Xixue.
This made Lin Xixue freeze in place, overwhelmed with embarrassment.
She had never been hugged by a man before. Even when she lived with Wang Jun, they hadn’t even held hands.
Besides, her sister was still right there. How could she be okay with this?
Xu Feng knew she’d never make the first move. He took two steps forward, leaving her no chance to dodge, and hugged her.
“So fragrant.”
Just like her sister, she had a faint scent that lingered when hugged.
Feeling her ears burn, Xu Feng didn’t continue holding her.
After giving a few more reminders, he left the house.
Outside, Qin Zhenguo was already getting impatient. The moment he saw Xu Feng come out, he urged him to get on the bike.
“That worthless burden was such a pain. She clung to my leg and wouldn’t let me go.
I had to beat her before she finally gave in.
Crazy woman thinks she can control me now!”
Xu Feng wore an annoyed look. Qin Zhenguo chuckled, “You really wear the pants in your house, brother.”
But inside, he was laughing coldly. A wife like that, and you don’t even know how to treasure her. Some people just ask to be ruined.
Qin Zhenguo stepped on the pedals, just about to leave, when Widow Wang walked by carrying a basin.
“Wow, Sister Wang, you’re looking good today!”
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He was about to ride off but couldn’t help teasing her when he saw her.
He scanned her body carefully. Even though there wasn’t much food in her house, she looked more and more curvy—truly irresistible.
Widow Wang gave them both a cold glance and didn’t even bother responding to Qin Zhenguo. His lecherous stare disgusted her.
“Sister Wang, we’re heading into the city soon. If you want anything, just let us know.”
Once Xu Feng was out of the picture, Qin Zhenguo planned to move right in. There was no way he’d let this neighbor widow get away either.
But Widow Wang acted like she didn’t hear him and walked straight into Xu Feng’s house.
“Hey, that widow seems pretty close to you. Be honest, have you hit that yet?”
Seeing her walk straight in without a word, and considering Xu Feng’s good looks, Qin Zhenguo couldn’t help but suspect.
“That woman’s got a fiery temper. Plenty of guys in the village want her but haven’t gotten a taste.
She just gets along well with my wife and drops by to hang out.
Let’s go—we’ll be late getting to the city if we wait too long.”
Xu Feng didn’t want to waste time on Widow Wang. He urgently wanted to reach the city.
Hearing that, Qin Zhenguo felt reassured. People in Xu Village were just too useless to get anywhere.
He was different—just riding out with this bicycle could attract girls from anywhere.
No one had succeeded? Great. That meant he had the perfect chance.
“The day’s still long. We’ll head back to the village first to pick something up.”
With that, Qin Zhenguo stepped on the pedals and headed toward Qin Village.
It wasn’t far—just about ten li away.
It was worth mentioning that Qin Village also had a pair of stunning sisters—Qin Huairu and Qin Jingru.
They were at the best age for marriage and hadn’t married yet. Matchmakers had almost worn out the doorstep of their home.
Those two sisters knew they were good-looking, and each of them dreamed of marrying a man from the city.
They rode for a good while—it was hard to say exactly how long—but eventually arrived at Qin Village.
Qin Father handed a bag of something unknown to Qin Zhenguo and reminded him to deliver it personally to a relative in the city.
What surprised Xu Feng was that Qin Huairu was there too.
He had to admit—girls as beautiful as her were rare in the countryside.
Unlike typical rural girls, Qin Huairu had fair, glowing skin and a pair of bright, lively eyes.