Chapter 4 You tipped them off? Sooner or later, I'll push you down too. ...
(Four)
All night long, Chu Li and the little one huddled in a corner of the soft couch, not daring to fall asleep for a long time, until they could no longer stay awake.
The next morning.
Chu Li groggily crawled out of bed. The little one was still sleeping soundly beside her. She stretched her shoulders a couple of times and, as usual, slowly walked to the stove to cook.
The rain is still falling outside the window. On a cloudy day, nothing beats a bowl of hot soup, which warms you up from head to toe.
She lifted the pot lid, and a fragrant, salty, and savory steam wafted out, instantly opening Chu Li's sleepy eyes wide. There was a pot of chicken and ham soup in front of her.
Goji berries and red dates adorn the clear, golden broth, while shredded ham is perfectly seasoned, neither too salty nor too bland, and boasts a rich aroma without being greasy.
She paused for a moment, momentarily thinking she was dreaming, and scooped some food into her mouth with a spoon. Completely unaware of the tall figure standing behind her, scrutinizing her with a meaningful gaze.
It was very delicious, just like her husband's cooking.
That man was a pampered young master who never cooked, but he was afraid she would starve, so he started learning from a restaurant and gradually became a skilled cook.
It seems it really was a dream.
"Is it good?"
With a thud, Chu Li nearly choked to death. She turned her head in disbelief and met a pair of eyes that were full of deep smiles.
The man took out a handkerchief and gently wiped the water from her lips. The gentle gesture, combined with the dark black demon mask, made him appear even more eerie.
Chu Li remained stiff and motionless as he wiped her down.
She actually fell asleep last night and completely forgot about the demon in the house!
The nameless man's gaze lingered on her for a while before he whispered, "Doesn't it taste good?"
Chu Li pursed her lips and nodded.
"You did this?"
Wuming nodded slightly, as if seeking praise, and said, word by word,
"Made by hand."
Chu Li feigned surprise: "I am truly grateful."
Grateful my foot, I stewed the only egg-laying hen in her family.
Just then, Gu Ye and Yan Xinbai pushed open the door and entered. Their eyes fell on them, both with meaningful expressions, making it clear that they had misunderstood something.
Chu Li gritted her teeth, not in the mood to argue with them. It was a good thing that they misunderstood, at least they wouldn't want to hurt her and the child again because of Wuming.
Gu Ye wiped his long sword, glancing at Chu Li out of the corner of his eye.
To be able to sleep with a demonic cultivator and still act like nothing happened, Master really needs to replenish his energy.
Chicken soup was placed on the table, along with several large, round, and fluffy steamed buns.
The aroma filled the narrow little house, the room suffusing with the scent of meat.
The little one woke up to the fragrance, slowly put on his shoes and socks, and went outside: "Mommy, it smells so good..."
As soon as he finished speaking, he saw the three terrifying demons sitting at the small table in his home.
Everything from last night flooded her mind, and Yinyin subconsciously took a half step back, searching for Chu Li's figure.
Where is Mother? Where has Mother gone?
Just as the little one was about to cry, Chu Li came out of the kitchen with a handful of scallions and placed them on the table.
Yinyin was stunned for a moment, then rushed over and hugged her tightly.
Thank goodness Mother wasn't eaten.
"Yinyin's awake?" Wuming smiled gently. "Sit down and eat."
Chu Li couldn't help but look up at him, speaking as if he were the master of the house.
She steeled herself and led the little boy to sit beside him.
She didn't dare to get close to Gu Ye and Yan Xinbai at all, and only felt a little safe when she sat next to him.
Neither the mother nor the son dared to touch the chopsticks, as if they were afraid there was something dirty in them.
Wuming rested his chin on his hand, his long, slender, white fingers tapping lazily twice on the table.
"Aren't you hungry?"
Chu Li swallowed hard and put the chopsticks into the little cub's palm.
Eat up, eat up, who knows if we'll live to see tomorrow?
The two, one big and one small, ate without any restraint, as if they were enjoying the feeling of "I'm going to die after I finish eating."
Halfway through the meal, there was a sudden knock on the door.
Chu Li's eyes widened in astonishment, and everyone at the table turned to look at her at the same time.
Gu Ye cautiously reached for the long sword at his waist: "Did you tip me off?"
Where could Chu Li go to deliver the message? She didn't know many people in Xiaofushan, and besides, it was raining heavily last night, so why would anyone come up the mountain?
After a long silence, Yan Xinbai frowned slightly, pressed down on Gu Ye, and said in a low voice, "There is no aura of a cultivator, just a mortal."
He paused, then turned to look at Chu Li and said in a deep voice, "Young lady, please go open the door. You know what to say."
Chu Li: "..."
She looked to the nameless man for help, who was still diligently ladling chicken soup for the baby, as if he really considered her the child's father.
"Go ahead, it's alright."
Hearing this, Chu Li took a deep breath and had no choice but to slowly get up and walk to the door in front of everyone.
Who could be looking for her? Could it be a passing traveler?
This is a good opportunity. She has to find a way to send a message to save herself, otherwise these devils will take action against them sooner or later if they stay in her house.
Outside the door, the other person was still knocking urgently.
Whoever it is, please help her and Yinyin.
With her fingertips on the door latch, Chu Li closed her eyes briefly and opened the door.
"Oh dear, it took you so long to open the door. I thought something had happened to you." The woman outside the door warmly grasped her hand. "Ah Chu, I'm so glad you're alright. Last night, the heavy rain washed rocks down from the east mountain, injuring quite a few people. I was worried something might have happened to you, so I came to check on you..."
Chu Li stared at her incredulously: "How come it's you?"
This is the midwife who helped her give birth; everyone calls her Aunt Wang.
Her husband had previously saved Aunt Wang's son from the claws of a mountain leopard, so she often brought him food and vegetables as a way of repaying him. Later, she even helped Chu Li give birth. She was a very kind-hearted aunt, just a little too enthusiastic.
"Who else could it be but me? I'm relieved to see you're alright. Where's Yinyin? I brought him some malt candy."
As Aunt Wang was speaking, she was about to walk into the house, but Chu Li quickly stopped her.
We can't go in. Those ruthless killers don't blink an eye. If we're discovered, they'll kill Aunt Wang.
"Yinyin is still asleep, you should leave quickly." Chu Li tried to wink at her, hoping she would understand that she was in danger. "You should leave, leave quickly."
Aunt Wang looked at her with a puzzled expression and asked with concern, "Is your eye twitching?"
"...Don't worry about it, just go." Chu Li tried to squeeze out a few tears to hint to her, but at such a crucial moment, she couldn't cry at all.
Aunt Wang scratched her face and muttered, "Then you should save this maltose for the child. Don't eat it all at once; it's bad for his teeth."
She didn't notice anything at all!
Just as Aunt Wang was about to turn and leave, Chu Li quickly grabbed her and said urgently in a low voice, "Auntie, hurry and go find someone, I have..."
"Achu, who's here?"
A calm voice rang out from behind, like a pebble thrown into a still, deep pool, creating ripples.
Chu Li's body went numb for a moment, and she stiffly turned her head to see Wuming standing behind her wearing a bamboo hat.
That straw hat belonged to her husband; the snow-white veil just covered his face. Whenever it rained, he would wear that hat when he went out to buy groceries.
Aunt Wang was startled by the sudden sound and curiously looked behind her. When she saw Wuming, her face was full of surprise: "Oh, who is this?"
"He is..."
"I am Achu's friend."
Without batting an eye, he took Chu Li's cold hand affectionately and whispered, "Ah Chu, why don't you invite the guests in?"
Aunt Wang glanced at them, then suddenly revealed a strange smile.
So that's why they wouldn't let her into the house.
"Ah Chu, your aunt understands." Aunt Wang smiled and whispered in her ear, "You should also think about yourself. Your husband is certainly a good man, but he has been dead for five years. What kind of young woman would live as a widow for five years... Your aunt thinks this one is good. He is strong and looks capable at working."
Chu Li was shocked and speechless.
First, she did not live the life of a widow.
Secondly, this person is a demon!
She tried her best to blink, but Aunt Wang ignored her completely. Aunt Wang's eyes were full of consideration for Wuming. She looked him up and down and became more and more satisfied with him.
Tall, that's good.
He has strong arms and can do heavy work.
With a waist as narrow as a wolf's, this kind of person is very strong in bed.
He was wearing a straw hat so you couldn't see his face, and you didn't know what he looked like. It would be even better if he were more handsome.
Wuming openly allowed the other party to examine him, then led Chu Li to make way for her, speaking in a gentle and respectful manner, "Auntie, we are eating now, come in and eat with us. I made chicken soup, it's very delicious."
Hearing his words, Aunt Wang quickly waved her hand: "I won't disturb you while you're eating. You can take your time. I just came to see A-Chu and the child."
Chu Li had a thousand words stuck in her throat, but the nameless hand kept holding hers, like an invisible warning, making her unable to say anything. She could only watch helplessly as Aunt Wang turned and left.
Don't go, don't go...
Whether it was divine intervention or a sudden realization, Aunt Wang actually stopped and turned to look at Chu Li.
Chu Li's eyes lit up, and she almost burst into tears: "Auntie, is there anything else?"
Aunt Wang gave her a deep look, with a smile, and said softly, "Your husband was a good man. He would want you to be happy more than anyone else in the afterlife. Ah Chu, you should look forward."
After she finished speaking, she rubbed the corner of her eye, seemingly feeling a little embarrassed about saying those words, and turned and quickly left.
Chu Li was slightly taken aback, and a bitter feeling welled up in her heart.
No.
He wouldn't think that way.
After all, five years ago, Chu Li killed him with her own hands, pushing him off a cliff, leaving no trace of him, neither alive nor dead.
That man on the Bridge of Helplessness probably wanted to devour her alive a thousand times over. If he came back to life, the first thing he would do was come back and kill her.
"It's time to look forward."
The person next to Chu Li suddenly spoke, and Chu Li came back to her senses.
Wuming wiped his eyes with an air of seriousness, "From now on, I will take care of you and the child for him. I think that way your husband can rest easy and close his eyes in peace."
Chu Li glanced at him and whispered, "No need."
"Hmm?" He suddenly tightened his grip on her hand, and smiled slightly. "What did you say, A-Chu? I didn't hear you clearly."
"...It will be useful."
Sooner or later I'll push you down too.
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