Suddenly, Xia Zhiruo looked at Wang Erniu and the others following behind Xu Lang, and her little mouth immediately pouted.
She tugged on Xu Lang’s sleeve and muttered softly, full of grievance, “Husband, are we still going to share meat with them today?”
She had been eyeing that fattest wild chicken ever since Xu Lang walked in. Her mouth was practically watering.
If they shared it again, how much would she even get to eat?
Xu Lang looked at her adorable, gluttonous expression and nearly burst out laughing inside.
He reached out and pinched Xia Zhiruo’s chubby cheek, then leaned close to her ear and whispered, “Don’t worry.”
“This fattest one is specially saved for you. No one else gets it.”
Xia Zhiruo’s eyes lit up instantly. All her earlier grievance disappeared as she clung to Xu Lang’s arm and shook it excitedly, so happy she looked like she might even start blowing snot bubbles.
“Husband, you’re the best!”
[Ding! Xia Zhiruo favorability +10! Current favorability: 115 (Loves you to the bone)]
Xu Lang could not help but laugh.
This silly girl’s favorability was way too easy to raise.
“Husband, let me help you.”
Hua Yourong walked over naturally, taking the wild rabbit and the slightly smaller chicken from Xu Lang’s hands, preparing to bring them to the backyard for cleaning.
The fattest one would be kept for their own family.
“I’ll help too…”
Li Xiuzhi hurried after her, picking up a bucket and running off to assist.
Xu Lang placed the fattest wild chicken separately in the kitchen, then turned around and waved at Wang Erniu and the others.
“Come here!”
He led the men to the open ground beside the new house. The knowledge from the [Super Well Blueprint] appeared clearly in his mind.
He pointed to a spot that looked completely ordinary and gave an unquestionable order.
“Dig here!”
“Dig about 1 meter deep. If you see damp soil, keep digging until water comes out!”
“Brother Lang, this… will there really be water here?” Wang Erniu scratched his head, doubtful.
There was a small stream nearby, but it was still some distance away. This place looked dry.
Xu Lang glanced at him.
“If I tell you to dig, then dig. Why so much nonsense?”
The moment they heard “meat soup,” Wang Erniu and the others were instantly energized. Without another word, they grabbed their crude tools and started digging.
After giving a few more instructions about reinforcing the well walls, Xu Lang watched them get to work enthusiastically before turning back to the kitchen in satisfaction.
…
In the kitchen, Hua Yourong was squatting on the ground, carefully plucking the feathers from the chicken. Her movements were skilled, clearly something she was used to doing.
Li Xiuzhi had fetched a small bucket of water and had already gone back to the stream for more.
Xu Lang walked over and gently wrapped his arms around Hua Yourong from behind.
Her body stiffened, her hands stopping as her cheeks quickly flushed red.
“Husband…”
“I’ll do it. Don’t tire yourself out, my good wife.”
As Xu Lang spoke, his hands were far from obedient, slipping under her clothes and lightly caressing her smooth waist.
“Let Husband check if you’ve gotten thinner these past few days.”
Hua Yourong’s breathing immediately grew unsteady. Held in his embrace, her whole body softened as she leaned into him.
“Husband… don’t… there are people outside…”
“What’s there to be afraid of? They’re busy.”
Xu Lang turned her around, pressing her against the stove, and lowered his head to kiss her.
The temperature in the kitchen rose sharply.
Hua Yourong already liked Xu Lang deeply. Last night, she had endured listening while Xu Lang and Murong Yanran were together.
Now she was like dry wood catching fire at the slightest spark.
A full hour passed.
Hua Yourong was completely weak, her face flushed as she pushed against Xu Lang’s chest.
“Husband, I really can’t… if this continues, they won’t have any food to eat.”
“Please… let me go.”
Her pleading voice trembled, soft enough to make one’s bones melt.
Only then did Xu Lang reluctantly release her, planting a firm kiss on her swollen lips.
“Fine, I’ll spare you for today.”
Freed, Hua Yourong hurriedly straightened her disheveled clothes and fled the kitchen.
Li Xiuzhi’s face was red enough to drip blood. Seeing Hua Yourong come out, she lowered her head like a startled rabbit and turned to run.
Clearly, she had heard everything from inside the kitchen.
Hua Yourong’s face burned even hotter. She wished she could disappear into the ground as she quickly ran back to the room.
…
Xu Lang took over the kitchen.
With the support of [God-Tier Culinary Skill], he handled the wild chicken and rabbit with ease.
The chicken was stewed until tender, its fragrance filling the air.
The rabbit, chopped with bones, was cooked into a large pot of thick soup with wild vegetables and dumplings, its rich aroma spreading throughout the courtyard.
He carefully selected the best parts, the plump chicken leg, wings, and several pieces of prime meat, placing them into a separate large bowl.
Carrying the bowl into the main room, the scene inside warmed his heart.
All four women were sitting together.
They were holding the fabric from yesterday, clumsily trying to make him new clothes.
Even Hua Yourong, who had just been thoroughly exhausted, and Murong Yanran, who had previously been cold toward him, were now focused, holding needle and thread.
Although their skills were not worth praising, Xia Zhiruo and Li Xiuzhi even had several needle pricks on their fingers, their sincerity deeply moved Xu Lang.
He had not cared for them in vain.
“Stop working and eat first.”
Xu Lang placed the bowl of the best meat on the table.
“I picked these for you.”
The four women looked at the glistening, fragrant meat, then at Xu Lang. Their hearts felt warm and full.
He subconsciously glanced at the system panel.
[Ding! Hua Yourong favorability +20! Current favorability: 125 (Utter devotion)]
[Ding! Murong Yanran favorability +30! Current favorability: 95 (Deeply rooted affection)]
[Ding! Xia Zhiruo favorability +20! Current favorability: 135 (Utter devotion)]
[Ding! Li Xiuzhi favorability +25! Current favorability: 95 (Deeply rooted affection)]
Looking at the secretly skyrocketing favorability, Xu Lang’s grin stretched almost to his ears…
These wives were secretly boosting his favorability. That was just too much… hehe.