"Giggle!"
Early in the morning, a rooster crowed from who-knows-where.
According to Wang Shouren's memory, this rooster had been here for at least two and a half years, crowing at the same time almost every morning.
I stretched and got out of bed.
Normally, he would tentatively peek out from under the covers, stick out a little foot, then pull back in, shudder, and be sealed back into the blankets. But today was different.
Today, he is known as Tai Chi – Wang Shouren.
Tai Chi is unparalleled in its health benefits.
The most classic method is one that can make someone fall asleep instantly.
It's a godsend for insomnia sufferers like him.
Since transmigrating here, he hasn't had a good night's sleep. Today, he's finally feeling a bit more energetic.
Open the door and greet the rising sun.
I had just stretched when I saw Lou Xiao'e come out of the room, carrying a cloth bag.
"Oh, Sister E, so early in the morning, planning to go back to your parents' home again?" Wang Shouren revealed a smile that met societal expectations.
Lou Xiao'e was momentarily stunned when she saw Wang Shouren's radiant smile.
Wang Shouren's appearance didn't conform to the prevailing aesthetic of the time—thick eyebrows and large eyes. Instead, he had a somewhat delicate, almost boyish look, which was why the people in the courtyard always bullied him. He was handsome, popular with girls, and had a weak demeanor; who else would they bully if not him? But now, Wang Shouren's demeanor had undergone a complete transformation.
The moment Lou Xiao'e saw that smile, two words popped into her mind—refined and elegant.
Like a refined gentleman from ancient times, gentle yet not weak, his eyes were filled with determination, which transformed his otherwise delicate face in that instant. That gaze was like a drumstick, striking Lou Xiao'e's heart hard.
Every young girl dreams of love. Countless young girls, especially those with a literary inclination, can sum up their choice of a partner in two words: refined and cultured.
"Sister E? Sister E? Why are you spacing out so early in the morning? Didn't you sleep well last night?" Wang Shouren asked with a smile. For a moment, he had also been captivated by the beauty of the woman before him. Unlike her usual gentle demeanor, Lou Xiao'e looked slightly haggard today, but it was precisely this slight haggardness that made her even more pitiful and heartbreaking.
"Yeah, there was a cat meowing in heat last night. It was really disturbing in the middle of winter." Lou Xiao'e rolled her eyes and couldn't help but become sarcastic: "Where's the apple I gave you yesterday? Did some cat eat it?"
Wang Shouren's heart skipped a beat.
No... really? We were discovered so quickly?
He felt incredibly guilty. That apple was, in fact, part of the plan; after all, apples are rare in the dead of winter. He had originally intended to give it to Qin Huairu, but who knew this girl would just throw herself at him like that, leaving him no chance to give it to her. To be honest, this guy was a real dog when he was being a dog.
"No...no, the apple is still in the room," Wang Shouren stammered.
"Hmph, now you're scared?" Lou Xiao'e suppressed her inner turmoil, gave an uncomfortable "humph," and hurriedly ran off after saying "You'd better watch yourself."
Wang Shouren watched Lou Xiao'e's hurried departure and awkwardly touched his nose.
Perhaps we should think of another way.
As for winning over Lou Xiao'e, Wang had that thought, but he wouldn't be so stupid as to let one woman see him talking to another and then immediately go after that woman. If he agreed to that, it would be a miracle.
He shook his head and walked out. Based on his memory of yesterday, starting today, he, Wang, would have to maintain a sufficient amount of exercise every day for the sake of his health and strength. He was serious about health preservation.
Qin Huairu got up early, tidied up the house, and fed the babies.
Tell Hao Banggeng not to wander off today; she'll bring lunch back or have it delivered to her house.
After seeing that Banggeng obediently agreed, she patted his head.
Then I heard Banggeng say, "Mom, you look prettier today."
"You little rascal, do you even know what 'pretty' means?"
Despite being overjoyed by the praise, he still tapped the child's forehead and went out.
She knew perfectly well why she had become more beautiful. After thinking for a moment, she rubbed some more ink on the wall, then evenly applied it to her face, darkening her lower eyelids. She walked towards the next room and knocked on the door.
A stern voice came from inside the door: "They've arrived."
The old man opened the door and saw Qin Huairu, but he wasn't surprised.
Qin Huairu said somewhat embarrassedly, "Uncle, it was too late yesterday, so I didn't come. I just wanted to ask about my mother-in-law's matter; I really don't know what to do. You are an elder, and I want to beg you to help me..."
"Don't worry too much. Here's what we'll do: let me have some breakfast, and then we'll go together. I'll take you there to ask around."
"Okay, okay... Thank you so much, sir. I really don't know what to do." Qin Huairu's eyes were slightly red, and her face looked haggard.
The old man nodded in understanding, comforting her while calling into the house, "Old woman, take some cornbread for me to eat on the way." He then said to Qin Huairu, "Let's go, let's get this sorted out before we go to work."
As I passed by Sha Zhu's door, an old man glanced at him and thought, "This young man is really fast asleep."
He shook his head and took Qin Huairu to the factory. On the way there, the old man comforted Qin Huairu, "Don't worry too much, it's not a big deal. I reckon that Director Ma just wants to stir things up since he just took office. He's making an example of someone, and actually, it'll be good for you. You'll see when we get there."
Hearing the old man say that, Qin Huairu couldn't help but nod.
She recalled what Wang Shouren had said to her the night before, and her face flushed slightly.
An old man saw this, but he didn't think much of it. He just said, "You know, it's good to work hard, but don't take it too hard on yourself. If you ruin your health, your whole family will be in trouble."
"Hmm...hmm..." Qin Huairu responded twice, thinking of her large family and Wang Shouren. Her hands involuntarily tightened and loosened. Her mood was like a roller coaster, going up and down.
Seeing Qin Huairu's anxious look, the old man didn't say anything more.
After all, anyone would panic if they encountered something like this.
He was completely unaware that the girl standing next to him was already feeling anxious and insecure about a certain guy.
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