Chapter 86 I've Got My Eye on Your Sister
After Yu Xiaolin fell into the ice hole, it took a long time to pull him out. He was still breathing, but he wouldn't open his eyes. When his family heard about it, they didn't come to see him. They seemed unwilling to take care of him. Helpless, the educated youth office had no choice but to send him to a sanatorium.
No matter what, at least I'm still alive.
Upon hearing the news, Shen Yuzhu turned around and entered her spatial dimension. She burned some paper money for her mother, grandparents, and other relatives, as a way of giving an explanation to her past self.
A few days later, Zeng Hu came over, bringing some tonics and a bonus—not much, just twenty yuan—which he gave to the Shen Yuzhu sisters.
"The guy we rescued last time was said to be the son of a wealthy businessman from Hong Kong. He came to invest in our mainland and even donated a large sum of money. Who knew that someone with ulterior motives found out about this and arrested him the day after the family's ancestral worship ceremony. Before he even started asking for the money, he was wanted by the police. Wow, that caused quite a stir. You took him in for one night, and he remembers this kindness, so he asked us to send some things over."
Shen Yuzhu looked at the small amount of supplements and twenty yuan, and couldn't help but feel suspicious.
He's the son of a wealthy merchant, after all. He took good care of her all night, providing her with clean clothes and bedding. And now he only gives her twenty yuan? It's not something a wealthy merchant would do.
Zeng Hu looked a little uncomfortable under the gaze.
Of course, what they gave him was more than this, but he only got this much. What could he do? The two cans of food in the supplement were extra ones he had added on his own!
"Thanks, Officer Zeng. Are you having lunch at home?"
"Oh? No, no need, it's too much trouble. You two sisters earn work points, but you don't get much grain. No, no."
As he spoke, his gaze remained fixed on Shen Yuming, who awkwardly looked away.
"The grain we're all allocated isn't much, but we won't be short of food. We'll have oil-splashed noodles for lunch, so let's eat here!"
"Alright then!"
After Zeng Hu finished speaking, he very tactfully picked up two wooden buckets and went out to fetch water. As he walked, he chuckled twice at the sisters. He was broad-shouldered and burly, and looked rather simple-minded.
"Sis, why is Officer Zeng always watching you? Do you know what that means?"
"Little sister, can't you see? He's a good person. He sees me as pitiful and wants to help me out!"
Shen Yuzhu: "........."
This is like trying to wink at a blind person!
If Zeng Hu had a tail, he would be wagging it like a rattle drum. She really didn't believe that Shen Yuming couldn't see through her. Her sister was still young. If she met a reliable person, she could remarry. Anyway, she was alone now, so what was there to be afraid of?
For lunch, they ate oil-splashed noodles. Shen Yuzhu was in charge of cooking, while Shen Yuming, who didn't know how to make them, helped out. Zeng Hu helped chop firewood in the yard.
Tender spinach and bean sprouts, golden-brown fried eggs, and bright red chili peppers sizzled with hot oil, filling the yard with their aroma.
Zeng Hu ate with gusto, and after two bowls, he was only slightly full. Shen Yuzhu knew his appetite, so she made him two more bowls, and only then did he feel truly satisfied.
The younger children ate with gusto, their mouths glistening with oil. Ever since falling into the river last time, Ya Ya seemed to have suddenly become more perceptive, calling "Mom" and "Auntie" in sweet voices.
Seeing her younger sister eating well, Zhang Jie put the half-eaten egg from her bowl into Ya Ya's bowl. The little girl chuckled and put it back. Feeling sorry for her sister, Zhang Jie picked it up and stuffed it into her mouth.
She was quiet and timid, but she truly loved her younger siblings. She always volunteered to help her mother with chores, but her younger siblings never let her help.
It seems that since Shen Yuming got divorced, she has become much more cheerful and is more and more like an older sister.
Seeing how loving and affectionate the sisters were, Shen Yuming couldn't help but smile with satisfaction.
Zeng Hu saw everything and, for some reason, tried to suppress his smile. A blush appeared on his dark face. Shen Yuzhu clicked her tongue in disgust. This is not even a sure thing yet. Who is he trying to impress with this act?
It's disgusting to look at.
After playing wildly all morning, the children were a little sleepy after lunch. Shen Yuming took them to rest, while Shen Yuzhu went to see Zeng Hu off. The two walked to the village entrance.
Zeng Hu thought it over and over again, and decided to tell Shen Yuzhu the truth.
Shen Yuming is good-looking, capable, and clever. Matchmakers might come knocking on his door any time. He knows it's not the right time now, but he has to say something in advance so that he won't miss any chance later.
"Sister-in-law, that's enough. But there's something I'd like to tell you."
"What's up, Brother Zeng? You're a comrade-in-arms from the dead, and you even helped us find Yaya. Just say what's on your mind, I'm listening!"
Although she had already made up her mind, the person she wanted to find for her sister was definitely a responsible person who could protect her and treat her well. Otherwise, it would be better not to find anyone, since she could protect her sister herself.
"Sister-in-law, I... I've taken a liking to your sister and want to marry her."
Shen Yuzhu: "...And then?"
"Oh, I've actually been on blind dates too, but I didn't like any of them. I've taken a liking to your sister. I think she's great. Could you ask her for me? If we get together, I'll buy you a big carp. I'll remember your kindness for the rest of my life."
Zeng Hu swallowed nervously, his heart pounding with anxiety. He hadn't had much contact with Shen Yuzhu, but he could tell that she was a woman with her own ideas.
"Brother Zeng, you probably don't know about my sister's situation. The last person who cared about her only recently got married. Although he's helped her a lot over the years, I think he still looks down on her. You're a police officer, with a good position, good benefits, and a respectable job. You can have whatever you want. But if you're going to make fun of my sister, I won't allow it!"
Was it her fault?
"What?"
Zeng Hu let out a long breath. "It's not her fault. What can a woman do? I didn't marry her because I pitied her. There are plenty of pitiful people in the world. I really like her. She's beautiful, hardworking, and has a strong will. I just... hehehe, I just like her like that."
Shen Yuzhu's eyes welled up with tears as she listened. Wasn't her sister incredibly resilient?
Otherwise, I wouldn't be alive now.
“My sister has suffered a lot, so of course I want her to find someone to rely on, but she has to be willing. If you really want to marry her, you have to treat her 100% well. Whether it works out or not is none of your business, it’s up to you.”
Zeng Hu chuckled to himself, scratched the back of his head foolishly, and nodded emphatically.
Shen Yuzhu stared at Zeng Hu's retreating figure, speechless for a long time. She hadn't expected that Zeng Hu, who seemed so careless, would be so meticulous when it came to judging people in matters of the heart.
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