Upon hearing this, Feng Qiushi's face immediately fell.
That scoundrel was a notorious old bachelor in the village. His face was covered in pockmarks, and he was ugly and deformed. Just looking at him was disgusting, let alone deliberately trying to get close to him.
She shivered instinctively and pulled her clothes tighter around herself. "Couldn't you have asked someone else?"
“He’s the most suitable.” Xu Mingli gently hugged her. “He has no wife, only an old man at home, and he’s usually idle and doesn’t care about anyone else. There are no ties to him, so the military can’t be bothered with him.”
Those with families have many concerns and are timid enough not to do such a thing.
Only a good-for-nothing like him, with a bit of cleverness and as slippery as an eel, could get things done without getting himself into trouble.
After much persuasion, Feng Qiushi reluctantly nodded, "Well... alright then. But you have to keep a close eye on him. Come out as soon as there's any movement, and don't let him touch me."
"Don't worry." Xu Mingli thought for a moment and decided to let Feng Qiushi go first. What if that rascal didn't come along if he went?
Time is of the essence, and we cannot afford to delay.
"Qiushi, remember this: find a time when no one is around and talk to him. Make sure no one else sees you."
"I know." Feng Qiushi had been going out to gather information lately and knew that Er Laizi liked to go to that house at the edge of the village to play cards after dark. He and his gang were all local thugs and bullies, a den of snakes and rats, not a single one of them was any good.
As darkness fell, every household lit their lamps; those who couldn't afford lamps went to bed in the dark.
Feng Qiushi then put on his clothes and quietly went to wait in the narrow alley that Er Laizi was sure to pass through.
Before long, a figure swayed over and came over; it was Er Laizi.
He was wearing an old, greasy cotton-padded jacket that hadn't been washed in ages, his hands tucked into his sleeves, his triangular eyes darting around, giving him a shifty, thieving look.
Upon seeing Feng Qiushi at the alley entrance, his eyes lit up instantly, and he quickened his pace.
Isn't this the city woman who came a couple of days ago?
Although she wasn't considered beautiful, she had a well-proportioned figure, fair skin, and a slender, delicate neck exposed at her neckline.
He prefers married women, unlike young girls who are naive and don't know anything and are easily entangled with him.
Those with families and households wouldn't dare admit to having affairs; they'd all want to keep it a secret as much as possible. So, he's not only not worried about supporting a woman in the future, but this woman might even support him in return!
"Hey, Qiushi, who are you waiting for here?" Erlaizi rubbed his hands together, his whole body exuding lewdness.
Feng Qiushi forced a stiff smile, suppressing the churning in her stomach. "My husband isn't home, the stove is broken, and the kang (heated brick bed) is freezing cold. I was just looking for someone to help fix it when I ran into you."
Erlaizi was overjoyed. He licked his chapped lips and said, "What's so difficult about that? I'll go back with you and see. I guarantee I'll fix it right up there!"
"No...no, I don't know if you can fix it." Feng Qiushi deliberately took two steps back, pretending to hesitate.
"Hey, don't worry!" Er Laizi quickly stepped forward, getting even closer. "My stove repair skills are second to none in the village, come on!"
Feng Qiushi forced himself to nod, suppressing his nausea, and quickened his pace to lead the way.
Erlaizi followed behind, his eyes fixed on her buttocks.
That figure is going to be amazing tonight!
When they arrived at the courtyard gate, Feng Qiushi looked around to make sure no one was there before unlatching the gate and letting him in.
Erlaizi stepped into the house and took a deep sniff.
A house with a woman in it is different; even the air smells good!
Feng Qiushi steeled himself and stepped forward, deliberately unzipping his cotton-padded coat.
She was wearing the clothes she had specially prepared for Xu Mingli underneath. The neckline was extremely low, revealing her snow-white breasts and delicate collarbones. Her arms were covered up, but this only made her ample breasts stand out even more.
Erlaizi stared wide-eyed for a moment, and made a gurgling sound in his throat.
Goodness!
This is bigger than the sweet potatoes in his field!
"Didn't you say you were going to fix the stove?" Feng Qiushi deliberately used a high-pitched voice, feigning a fawning tone. "Why don't we go to the inner room and check the kang (heated brick bed) first? What if it's not a problem with the stove, but with the kang?"
Erlaizi swallowed hard, his soul almost leaving his body.
This woman is obviously trying to seduce him!
People from the city are different; a man can't stand being away from home for even one night!
"Look! You have to see it!"
Feng Qiushi turned around and went into the inner room.
Erlaizi stamped the snow off his feet and hurriedly followed.
Today I'm going to show this woman what I'm capable of; she might never be able to live without me again!
That pretty boy named Shen An looks decent enough, but he's obviously not a good-for-nothing!
Feng Qiushi lay down on the kang (a heated brick bed), pulled the quilt over himself, leaving only his head exposed.
Er Laizi's eyes widened. Good heavens, he's already getting on the kang (heated brick bed) and waiting?
He hurriedly prepared to take off his shoes, and just as his hand touched the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed), a dark figure suddenly pounced in from outside the door and pinned him to the ground!
"Ouch!" Er Laizi fell so hard his vision blurred, and his elbow throbbed with pain. "Which bastard attacked me!"
"You bastard!" Xu Mingli grabbed his collar, his eyes bulging like they could eat a man alive. "You dared to harass my wife while I was away! I'm taking you to the police station right now so you can eat peanuts!"
"No, no, no, Teacher Shen, it's a misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding!" Er Laizi was so frightened that his face turned pale, and all his romantic thoughts vanished instantly. "I didn't do anything, I just came to help you fix your kang (heated brick bed). If you don't believe me, ask your wife!"
"Repair the kang?" Xu Mingli sneered. "I think you're about to take off your shoes. Whether you're going to repair the kang or get on it, you know the answer in your heart!"
As he spoke, he grabbed the person and dragged them outside.
Erlaizi clung tightly to the door frame, his face contorted with grief. "Teacher Shen, it was your wife who seduced me. She invited me here herself. Otherwise, I wouldn't have dared to come even if you gave me ten lives!"
Xu Mingli abruptly turned to look at Feng Qiushi, "Did you really send him?"
"No, absolutely not!" Feng Qiushi immediately lowered his head and pretended to cry, but unfortunately he couldn't squeeze out any tears. He could only feign a sob, "I just came out for some fresh air at night, and I had just lain down on the kang when he barged in! Shen'an, you have to believe me, I really didn't do anything to betray you!"
"You bitch!" Er Laizi was trembling with rage, wanting to slap her across the face. "You were the one who seduced me first. I was going to play cards, but if you hadn't called me, would I have come to your house in the middle of the night? Besides, if you hadn't opened the door, how could I have gotten in?"
Xu Mingli held him down tightly, his tone icy, "Did you hear that? You yourself admitted you came to harass my wife, and you still dare to deny it? If this really goes to the police station, do you think the police will believe a good-for-nothing like you, or me, their teacher?"
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