Zhang Shouyi put his arm around Zhang Hongmei's waist and asked, "Wife, is there any other flavor?"

"Brother Zhang, the smell is still there. Let's go inside. I'll come out again tomorrow morning."

Zhang Shouyi nodded with a gloomy face. He then put his arm around her and led her back to the living room.

"Brother Zhang, it's really alright. No one can harm me."

The old lady rolled her eyes at Zhang Hongmei and said, "You're just being nice. Some things are just unpredictable."

Zhang Shouyi hugged her and said, "Wife, I'll take care of everything. Don't worry. If I can't even handle this little thing, what's the point of me, Zhang Shouyi? I'll just go back to Liujiatun with you to farm."

Zhang Hongmei was truly afraid of Zhang Shouyi like this, so she nestled in his arms to comfort him.

"You've got it, but you don't need to be so ruthless. Only solving the problem shows your ability. Focus on your work outside, or you'll make your wife suffer at home."

"Grandma, don't worry, it was my carelessness this time, there won't be a next time."

“I have a wife and kids, how could I neglect them? I’m not so easily fooled.”

Zhang Hongmei looked at the old lady with pleading eyes.

I really don't want the old lady to say anything harsh anymore.

"You good-for-nothing!"

"Grandma, I really didn't mean it that way. I know how to be careful around others. Please stop talking about Brother Zhang. He must be feeling very frustrated right now."

“You’ll remember this lesson in the future. You’re not alone anymore. That’s why I didn’t agree to your marriage in the first place.”

"I promise."

Zhang Hongmei felt that Zhang Shouyi's flesh was taut, and patted his chest. "Don't be angry, don't blame yourself, I'm scared."

Zhang Hongmei felt Zhang Shouyi's muscles relax. "Wife, it's alright. Grandma is right. I have a wife and children, but I was too presumptuous. Wife, don't be afraid."

Zhang Xingguo sat to the side listening to the old lady scolding her son, not daring to say anything. Actually, he wasn't too satisfied either; it was really hard to believe that this was just a coincidence.

Lying in bed at night, Zhang Shouyi clung to Zhang Hongmei like an octopus.

"Brother Zhang, I'm so tired."

Zhang Shouyi was startled and immediately released Zhang Hongmei. "Wife, are you feeling unwell?"

"No, I'm fine everywhere, it's just that you holding me makes me feel tired. Brother Zhang, I'm really okay. I don't think any poison would work on me, don't you know that?"

"That's because I'm incompetent."

"How did we get onto this? If it was really premeditated, there's no way to stop it. Only I can smell this; even Su Chen and the girl he invited didn't notice. My senses are much sharper than others'."

You also need to be careful. I'm staying at home and surrounded by many people. You have to be extra careful when you're out alone.

No, I need to give you a glass of water; I'll keep it with me the whole time.

"Wife, it's not as scary as you think. They can't do anything about me. Otherwise, I would have been finished long ago."

"That won't work either. You should still take it with you. I'll find a small bottle for you to put in your pocket."

"Wife, isn't there a hidden compartment in your sleeve? Just leave it there."

Zhang Hongmei slapped her forehead. "Pregnancy really does make you stupid for three years! Concern makes you lose your mind!"

"Brother Zhang, was it safe for you on your way here and there?"

"We have a special passage to get back here, so don't worry. Don't overthink it. I'll take good care of myself."

Zhang Hongmei was really worried, so she dreamed about Zhang Shouyi all night, and the dreams were particularly terrifying, involving shootings, car accidents, and the like.

Zhang Shouyi comforted Zhang Hongmei, who had just been awakened by a nightmare, and felt a surge of resentment in his heart. He finally realized how important he was to his wife.

The next day, Zhang Hongmei groggily saw Zhang Shouyi get up.

"Hongmei, you can continue sleeping. I'm going to work."

"Okay, be careful."

Don't worry!

It was already eight o'clock when Zhang Hongmei got up. Su Chen and Han Mei accompanied her to the yard, where they still smelled that nauseating odor.

Seeing Zhang Hongmei frowning, Su Chen helped her back to the living room.

"Su Chen, that smell is still there, and it's even stronger than yesterday. You should also go and check which flowers are closest to us in the neighboring yard."

We can't let them clean it up again today, but it would be good if we knew what it was; we need to have a clear understanding of the situation.

"yes!"

"Wait a minute, let Han Mei hand you the camera. Take pictures of the yard."

"Understood."

Zhang Hongmei also didn't know what to do. But if she knew what it was, there should be a solution.

"What's wrong? It still smells."

"Hmm. And it's even stronger than before, so milky. I think this must have been done by someone who is very knowledgeable about herbs."

"Yes, we sent someone to investigate today. We need to get some results."

"Grandma, I'm sorry about yesterday. I wasn't trying to side with Zhang Shouyi. You two are the most important people to me. I don't want any unpleasant things to happen between you."

"I know. How could I not know what kind of person you are? I'm not being suspicious, and you don't need to overthink it either."

"Well, I don't dare to think too much about it now, for fear that my child will also have too many worries in the future."

"It's better than being stupid!"

"Hehe, people who overthink things are too tired."

"Who can live a life without feeling tired?"

"Yes, we're all tired."

Su Chen and Han Mei are back. "We've already taken pictures. There's a pot of particularly vibrant flowers by the wall, but I don't know what it is."

"Is it a flower? Or a medicinal herb?"

Su Chen paused for a moment. "I'll go check the information," he said, then went back to his room.

Hu Aifen brought over a bowl of wontons. "Eat your food. Just stay in the house these next few days. I'll take Aunt Li and the others to clean up the whole house."

"Auntie, just let them do it."

“I don’t trust any of them to do it. It’s okay, I’m not tired.”

"Han Mei, you're going to find Cheng Zi and tell him to make sure the photos are developed today."

"Okay, I'll be right there."

Zhang Hongmei held a spoon and ate the wontons one bite at a time. "Grandma, I don't want to eat this. I just want rice porridge and pickled vegetables."

"I'll just make do with what I have; the baby in my belly can't go without nutrition. I'm getting more and more willful."

Zhang Hongmei had no choice but to eat a bowl of wontons without tasting them.

Aunt Li came over to collect the bowls. "I want to eat rice for lunch today."

"Okay, there are also spare ribs and pork belly."

"Okay, just steam a bowl of egg custard for me separately. I also want to eat tofu with scallions."

"Yes, I'll have your Uncle Li go buy some in a bit. If you want to eat it and it's not available outside, I'll make it for you. I used to be in charge of grinding tofu in the village."

"Okay, I also want tofu pudding. I'll crumble the cornbread, mix it with the tofu pudding, and add some pickled red vegetables."