Chapter 28 Please be mindful of the occasion when showing affection
The ground was covered in overflowing water.
Liu Nian lay on the bed watching Su Xu clean up the mess, feeling a little worried. Didn't he know he was tired?
"Ah Xu?" came a soft, gentle voice.
Su Xu's ears tingled at the sound. He was wearing loose pants, his upper body shrouded in light and shadow. As he turned around, his muscles rippled and tightened.
Liu Nian lay on the kang (a heated brick bed), staring intently at it.
"Everyone says I'm talking nonsense, why do you believe me?" It hasn't rained yet, but Su Xu isn't worried at all.
Su Xu turned around again and bent his strong back to sweep the water off the ground.
"I'll believe anything you say. I know you wouldn't hurt me," Su Xu said. "You're the first, the very first time..."
He paused for a moment at this point.
The first person to lull him to sleep, the first person to let him know what it feels like to be loved, and the first person he liked and will always like.
Little did Liu Nian know that she had misunderstood, and she covered her face in exasperation, "Oh dear, why are you saying these things at a time like this!"
…
It's almost midnight and it still hasn't rained. I wonder how some people are gloating about it.
Not only was Liu Nian awake, but the Su family was also awake, with five people from two generations crammed into one room.
They weren't worried about Su Xu; they just wanted to see him make a fool of himself.
"I don't believe it will rain!" Liu Xiangxiang laughed sarcastically. "Does Liu Nian think she's some kind of divine calculator?"
"I think Su Xu should be stripped of his squad leader position!" Su Hang said through gritted teeth. "We're practically family, yet he's always making things difficult for me! He deserves to be removed from his post!"
As he spoke, he laughed, imagining how awesome he would be when he became the squad leader! He would definitely trample Su Xu under his feet then!
Wang Xiuzhi chimed in, "I'm going to make a scene at the village committee tomorrow! I'll embarrass Su Xu and teach him he can't always listen to his wife!"
Suddenly, a bolt of lightning struck, followed by a deafening clap of thunder that echoed through the air. The wind howled, and raindrops the size of beans began to fall.
"It's...it's raining?" Liu Xiangxiang ran out in disbelief, throwing on her clothes.
The raindrops pelted her body and face, making it impossible for her to open her eyes. She looked up and clenched her fists tightly once more.
Liu Nian is so smug again!
The sound of raindrops is keeping many people awake, isn't it?
Liu Nian propped herself up and sat up, somewhat anxiously, "Is the dam alright?"
Su Xu shook his head and said, "It's alright, don't worry."
Those who don't listen to advice are probably in trouble; not only will they waste fertilizer, but they'll also be doing useless work.
The next morning, Su Xu and Liu Nian got up early and went to their team's assigned fields together.
The team members rushed over excitedly one by one.
"Captain, it really is raining! Your wife was absolutely right!"
Then they looked at Liu Nian apologetically, "Sister-in-law, please don't take our previous words to heart. We're uneducated and speak crudely."
"It's alright." Liu Nian smiled. "Just help Su Xu more in the future."
Su Xu lowered his head and curled the corners of his lips. His woman was always thinking about him, no matter what.
They were happy, but the members of the other teams were all dejected. When they saw Su Xu and his group, they slunk away and didn't dare to come closer.
The village directly commended Su Xu and Liu Nian and held an awards ceremony.
"If Su Xu hadn't reinforced the riverbank in time, the river would have breached its banks with yesterday's heavy rain! It was Su Xu and Liu Nian who protected the people's property!"
Su Xu and Liu Nian went up on stage together to receive their awards. Both of them had blushed and stood obediently on the stage, listening to the praise from others, feeling quite embarrassed.
Jin Qiaomei and Liu Xiangxiang sat together, both with gloomy faces.
What was even more infuriating was that at the commendation ceremony, Su Xu took the microphone and said to Liu Nian with deep emotion—
"I didn't do anything special; all the credit goes to my wife."
"I'm just a cowardly man who listens to his wife."
"Also, I will always be good to you, Nian Nian."
Liu Nian blinked, almost bursting into tears.
This is an awards ceremony, why say these things in front of so many people? But I'm so touched.
Su Xu is a coward? Forget it. He's meticulous and decisive in everything he does; he's well-known in the county committee. His claim of being a coward is simply an act of revenge for Liu Nian.
Su Xu kept in mind all those who mocked Liu Nian for being a woman giving orders blindly.
How could someone say such a thing about the person he cherishes most? He just wants to elevate Liu Nian to a high position, to make people look up to her, and to make her shine forever.
"Um," the leaders couldn't help but interrupt the two's flirtatious exchange, "be mindful of the occasion."
Liu Nian became even more embarrassed, lowered her head, blushed, and stammered, "I, I know."
This made a bunch of women incredibly envious. Their husbands were rumored to be afraid of their wives, constantly bossing them around at home and bragging outside, all to show off their male chauvinism and assert their absolute authority! Their wives had no choice but to listen to them!
These women are so jealous!
The next day, Liu Nian threw another bomb, causing chaos in Jiangjuntun.
People couldn't help but wonder, why does Liu Nian have so many strange problems?
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