Song Lili was still dazed, her misty eyes staring at Zhang Qinghua, not quite understanding what was happening.
Much later, she realized what Zhang Qinghua meant by "rogue." Her face flushed uncontrollably.
Holy crap, Zhang Qinghua actually flirted with her! How could he say such shameless things? Could this guy be an imposter?
The innocent Zhang Qinghua of the past would never have said such a thing. Where did this monster come from?
Song Lili stared at Zhang Qinghua in surprise. Although she was still a little uncomfortable, her curiosity got the better of her.
"Hey Zhang Qinghua, where did you learn that? How come you're so glib?" She wanted to ask if he'd learned it from some girl.
However, considering the current situation, I swallowed all those words, for I would be in big trouble if someone overheard them.
Therefore, she approached Zhang Qinghua, getting very close, before asking that question.
Zhang Qinghua was helpless. He couldn't help himself; he was speaking from the heart.
"Lili..." he called out helplessly, and took the initiative to move away from Song Lili, afraid that he would feel worse and worse.
Later, still feeling indignant, he grabbed Song Lili and kissed her hard before distancing himself from her and trying to suppress his inner turmoil.
Song Lili touched her numb lips and couldn't help but roll her eyes several times, cursing Zhang Qinghua to death in her heart.
They've all come out as scoundrels, perverts, and shameless bastards.
She wiped her lips with a hint of disgust, glaring at Zhang Qinghua with resentment. "Are you a dog? Why do I always feel like my lips are cracked?"
For a moment, Zhang Qinghua's eyes were unfathomably deep as he looked at Song Lili's lips, which had become even redder from being vigorously wiped. His voice was somewhat low as he said, "Don't wipe them." It was a rare display of his domineering nature.
Upon hearing this, Song Lili paused for a moment, then slowly lowered her hand, but she was still quite uncomfortable, muttering, "His mouth is full of saliva, and he won't even let me wipe it off, is there no justice in the world!"
Although she complained, after hearing Zhang Qinghua's words, Zhang Qinghua's eyes finally filled with a smile.
Zhang Qinghua stared at Song Lili for a long time. Song Lili was so angry that she wanted to kick him out. Why was he acting like an idiot?
“Lili, let’s get married at the end of this year,” Zhang Qinghua suddenly said.
"No," Song Lili refused decisively. "Didn't you say you'd wait until I turned eighteen? I won't be eighteen by the end of the year."
Zhang Qinghua narrowed his eyes for a moment, then looked normal again before nodding, "Alright, then we'll talk about it after you turn eighteen."
Her eighteenth birthday is just a few months away from the end of the year. He's waited so many years, a few months is still a long time.
"That's more like it," Song Lili said, pouting, otherwise she really wanted to get angry.
The two of them clearly agreed that she would get married after she turned eighteen. If Zhang Qinghua goes back on his word, then Song Lili might also go back on her word.
Fortunately, Zhang Qinghua kept his promise, so Song Lili had nothing to be angry about.
It was getting dark, but Song Yongren and Song Jianshe hadn't returned yet, so Song Lili decided to go make dinner.
"Are you having dinner here tonight?" Song Lili asked Zhang Qinghua, who had been sitting there all afternoon.
Zhang Qinghua thought for a moment and nodded, "Okay, I'll wait for Uncle to come back, say hello, and then I'll leave."
Since Zhang Qinghua didn't see Song Yongren today, he also felt it wasn't appropriate to leave. So... let's eat here. Anyway, we'll be family from now on, no need to be so polite.
"What would you like to eat?" Song Lili asked as she walked towards the kitchen.
“I’m fine with anything, I’m not picky,” Zhang Qinghua said, following behind Song Lili.
"Why are you following me?" Song Lili raised an eyebrow and asked Zhang Qinghua.
Zhang Qinghua rolled up his sleeves. "I'll help you; it'll be faster that way." He then sat down in front of the fire, preparing to start a fire.
This time, Song Lili really raised her eyebrows, staring at Zhang Qinghua's back with a smile in her eyes. Hmm, not bad, not bad.
Song Lili was in a good mood, humming a little tune as she rolled up her sleeves. "Let's have noodles for dinner tonight. Noodles are easy to digest and good for the stomach."
Besides, most people in Hongqi Village are used to eating noodles.
"Okay," Zhang Qinghua nodded. Looking at Song Fang, who had also come in, he said, "Fangfang, go out and play. I'll call you when it's done."
"Okay," Song Fang said, glancing at her sister and then at Zhang Qinghua before dashing off.
Song Lili shook her head helplessly. "This girl seems to really acknowledge you. She's listening to you now."
"That's great, I really like my little sister." Just like Zhang Aiai, although her family was poor, she was always pampered.
"It's very good." Song Lili gazed deeply into the void, echoing the sentiment in a soft, yet relieved voice.
“Lili, things are fine now.” Zhang Qinghua looked at Song Lili very seriously. He didn’t want to see that sorrowful aura about Lili.
He liked to see her smile, liked the way she squinted her eyes, and even when she was angry or irritable, it was still much better than it was now.
"Huh?" Song Lili was still lost in her own thoughts when she was suddenly jolted awake by Zhang Qinghua's serious gaze, and she was somewhat bewildered.
“I said, things are fine as they are now,” Zhang Qinghua said again, his tone equally earnest.
Song Lili lowered her head, then suddenly smiled—a bright, radiant smile that made one's heart flutter.
"Yes, things are good now." At least, she has her loving father, her cute little sister, and... him.
Compared to the previous life, this is already very good; this is already very good.
"Things will get better and better in the future." Song Lili looked at Zhang Qinghua with her eyes crinkling, and she looked just like the person Zhang Qinghua knew.
"Yes, I will." Zhang Qinghua murmured to himself, looking at Song Lili's face. He would work hard, and the future would definitely get better and better.
He believed he had that ability.
The atmosphere between the two was wonderful. They would exchange words from time to time, and a gentle warmth enveloped them. They had a tacit understanding with each other, just like a couple who had been married for many years—natural and comfortable.
Song Lili and Zhang Qinghua were relaxed and in a good mood as they prepared dinner.
However, even after dinner was prepared, Song Yongren and Song Jianshe still hadn't returned, and Song Lili became a little worried.
"Why haven't they come back yet?" Song Lili was starting to wonder if something had happened to them.
However, the two of them went to different places, so it's impossible for both of them to have an accident.
"Wait a little longer. If they don't come back, I'll go look for them," Zhang Qinghua comforted the anxious Song Lili, though he himself was also uneasy.
Song Yongren and Song Jianshe are not people who lack discretion, so there is a high probability that they are held up by something because they have not returned.
But we just don't know what happened, or... whether something happened to them?
Zhang Qinghua's mind never stopped racing, considering all sorts of possibilities.
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