Is this a case of shooting oneself in the foot?
Ah Li watched as Li Huaijin walked past her again without even glancing at her. She lowered her head, feeling somewhat aggrieved.
He only ate meat once, and that was the end of it.
Was she overacting?
Just then, the medicine pot in front of him boiled over, and some medicine overflowed. Without thinking, Ah Li reached out to grab the lid.
As a result, Li Huaijin appeared beside her, grabbed her hand to prevent her from touching the lid of the medicine pot, and then covered the lid with a handkerchief before opening it.
"Don't get distracted, you almost burned yourself just now."
Li Huaijin looked down at Ali and said, "I've cooked the rice, go and eat."
"Have you and Dad eaten?"
Ah Li's eyes fell on Li Huaijin. Now, she felt a little excited whenever she saw him; she missed him.
Li Huaijin met Ali's gaze and said, "I've eaten, and I've also fed Dad."
Does she mean he misses her?
Li Huaijin felt a warmth rising in his heart; how could he not want that too?
Ahri blushed and looked away, saying, "Then I'll go eat first."
"Um."
Li Huaijin sat on a small stool to the side, continuing to look at the medicine.
Inside the house, Li's father heard the voices of the two people outside and breathed a sigh of relief. As long as the two seemed to be getting along well, that was fine.
That night, Li's father said to Li Huaijin, "Go back. You don't need to stay here with me tonight."
Li Huaijin glanced to the side and saw Ah Li sitting there, looking sleepy.
When Li Huaijin looked over, Ali instantly perked up and said to her father, "It's okay, Dad, we're not sleepy."
A smile appeared on Li Huaijin's lips. He stood up from his chair and said, "Then, Father, let's go back to the room first."
"Um."
Mr. Li coughed twice, waved his hand, and closed his eyes wearily.
Ah Li stood up with Li Huaijin and followed him out.
Li Huaijin went into the kitchen, brought a basin of hot water into the room, and said to Ali, "Wash up first."
"good."
Ali took the handkerchief from Li Huaijin and washed her face simply.
Li Huaijin went to spread out the quilts on the kang before looking at Ali.
Ahri poured water into the basin beside her feet; she was washing her feet.
A pair of fair, delicate feet swayed in the water, their movement catching Li Huaijin's eye.
When Ah Li wanted to find a handkerchief to wipe her feet, Li Huaijin came over, picked her up, and said, "Time to sleep."
Ahri, as if emboldened, hugged the person's neck and whispered, "Mmm."
The candles in the room were blown out, and amidst the rustling sounds, clothes were being taken off, and Ah Li let out a soft moan.
The previous unbearable pain is gone; now there is a joy that can be felt even in the soul.
?
One month later.
Knowing that Li Huaijin and Ali had a good relationship, Li's father felt that his illness had largely improved.
He can now go out for a walk with the help of crutches and sit in the yard to bask in the sun.
Ali busied himself with various tasks, feeding some chickens and even cooking in the kitchen.
Next to Li's father was a pot of tea and a few steamed buns.
Li Huaijin went hunting in the mountains these past two days, and Ali has been taking care of everything at home.
When Zhang Wangshi came, she felt that her daughter was like a different person, and that she had become much more diligent after getting married.
Mr. Zhang was satisfied, but he still said to Mr. Li, "My daughter hasn't caused your family any trouble, has she?"
Mr. Li said, "No, your daughter is a good person. She is hardworking and has a good relationship with Huaijin."
While Li's father and Zhang's father were talking, Zhang Wangshi came over to help Ali pick vegetables. She looked Ali over carefully and asked, "Are you no longer uncomfortable being with him now?"
"Um."
Ah Li nodded shyly, then covered her mouth, feeling a bit nauseous.
She is pregnant.
Zhang Wangshi smiled. Her daughter had only been married for a short time and was already pregnant. A huge weight was lifted off her shoulders.
Ahri pretended not to understand and said, "I always feel uncomfortable when I don't know something lately."
"You silly girl, you might be pregnant."
Zhang Wangshi's finger landed on Ali's forehead, she even tapped it, and then she started to worry again.
The Li family consists of only Li Huaijin and his father.
This is the first time her daughter has experienced this, and she's worried. She'll just come over and help out more often.
Ah Li looked surprised and whispered, "Mother, do you mean I'm pregnant?"
"Yes, we'll find some time to have the village doctor take a look."
After Zhang Wangshi finished speaking, she frowned slightly. This person had previously refused to marry Li Huaijin, which had caused quite a few laughs. In the end... she would just have to be a little thick-skinned.
Ah Li also thought of the things the original owner had done before, and how she had shamelessly declared that she would only marry the village chief's son and would not marry Li Huaijin.
I forgot, back then, the original owner pointed at Li Huaijin's nose and cursed him in front of many people in the village, saying that he was a toad trying to eat swan meat.
That man doesn't seem to have any intention of settling scores later.
He kept his thoughts to himself quite well.
"Hey, Huaijin's back," Zhang's father called from outside.
"Hello Uncle Li, hello Uncle Zhang." A clear female voice rang out.
Zhang Wangshi pursed her lips. Why is Su Yuhuan here too?
Su Yuhuan is the woman who married Li Haotian, the village chief's son.
This person wouldn't have come back with Li Huaijin for no reason. So, did Li Haotian come along too?
Zhang Wangshi looked at Ali with a heavy expression, worried that her daughter might say something she shouldn't when she saw Li Haotian later.
Just then, Zhang's father came into the kitchen. He looked at Ali with a serious expression and said, "You better be on your guard. If you misbehave and make a fool of yourself, you'll be in for a beating."
Ah Li hid behind Zhang Wangshi. The original owner of this body was fearless before, but after being beaten hard by her father, she immediately realized that the reason her father hadn't hit her hard before was because she hadn't crossed his bottom line.
When Li Huaijin returned, he saw his father sitting in the courtyard. His father was talking to Li Haotian and Su Yuhuan, and he did not look tired.
He walked towards the kitchen and heard what Zhang's father was saying. He walked to the door and immediately saw Ali hiding timidly behind Zhang Wangshi.
Ahri glanced in his direction, then quickly looked away.
She didn't expect him to protect her.
This discovery made Li Huaijin somewhat unhappy.
When Zhang's father saw Li Huaijin come in, he put away his angry expression and said, "Huaijin is back. Ali was just about to cook."
At this moment, Zhang Wangshi grabbed Ali's hand, and Ali quickly nodded, "Yes, I was just about to cook."
Li Huaijin noticed that Ah Li wasn't looking at him while speaking; her eyes were lowered, and she seemed very honest and well-behaved.
He was gone for two days, and the person became distant from him.
"I'll do it."
Li Huaijin walked up to Ali and reached out to take the vegetable leaves in front of Ali, but Ali dodged away.
It wasn't a big commotion, but she really managed to avoid it.
After dodging, Ahri said, "I'm going to start a fire."
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