Reborn as the Blissful Wife in the countryside-Chapter 1029: Picked Up a Wife

Gu Jinli laughed, poked his cheek, and said, "You’re complimenting me so much, I’ll start floating."

Qin San Lang held the hand that was poking his cheek, clasped it in his hand, and whispered, "Don’t worry about floating; I’ll be with you. And I’m not lying; Xiao Yu is the best girl in all of Great Chu."

He had stayed in the Capital and the Northwest Border, seen talented girls, seen women who could ride horses and fight enemies, but none of them compared to Xiao Yu.

His Xiao Yu could make money, teach others, manage a household, and she was the most beautiful girl he had ever seen. Most importantly, she had him in her heart.

Whenever he thought about how Xiao Yu liked him just as he liked her, his heart felt full and tingly, overwhelmed with joy. He even wanted to shout out, telling everyone that Xiao Yu liked him, it wasn’t just a one-sided love.

Gu Jinli looked at his approaching face and the eyes glowing with warmth and intensity, and her heartbeat quickened unexpectedly.

Qin San Lang saw her shy and avoiding gaze, which made him even happier. The tingling feeling in his heart urged him to get closer. He was about to kiss her when he suddenly heard Mrs. Chen’s voice, "Hurry up, will you? Taking your time with a few things, want to make this old lady wait for you?"

The voice was a bit far away but snapped Qin San Lang back. Although they were engaged, being outside, he wouldn’t want to harm her reputation, so he restrained himself.

Gu Jinli watched him and cheekily teased, "Brother Qin, why are you running away? I thought you’d..."

She didn’t finish her sentence, just winked at Qin San Lang.

Under the torchlight, her playful expression made his hands itch, so he reached out to pinch her cheek, saying, "I have to leave tonight."

He was managing the Military Office, needed to arrange things properly, and couldn’t always stay by her side.

Gu Jinli was stunned upon hearing this, feeling a wave of reluctance, and blurted out, "I’ll see you off."

Qin San Lang smiled; this was exactly what he wanted. He replied, "Okay."

Gu Jinli looked at his smile and felt a sense of having been tricked, but being tricked was fine. She also wanted to see him off, spend more time with him.

Wait!

Gu Jinli suddenly realized a serious problem: she seemed to be becoming more attached to him...

Qin San Lang saw her freeze, even frowning as if seeing through her thoughts, saying, "I want to stick to you even more. It feels good, don’t resist it; embrace it."

Gu Jinli was stunned and looked at Qin San Lang, amazed, "Are you able to read minds?"

How could he know what she was thinking?

Qin San Lang laughed, looked at her, and said, "Because I understand you."

Counting the years, this was already the fifth year they had known each other. There were many little secrets between them, and since he liked her, naturally he couldn’t help but look at her more.

After watching her so much, knowing so much, it was natural that he understood her, able to see her thoughts from a look or a frown.

After hearing this, Gu Jinli submitted to him and smiled, "I like sticking to you."

Since she already liked him, she should be bold and admit it.

Qin San Lang, after hearing this, burst into a joyful laugh.

Mrs. Chen, hearing his laughter, glanced over and asked, "San Lang, what are you so happy about? Found some money?"

Qin San Lang shook his head, "No."

It was a thousand times happier than finding money because he found a bride.

Gu Dagui came out carrying bags of things and shouted to Mrs. Chen, "Hurry and help, take some of the things you greedily grabbed; I’m about to drop dead from exhaustion."

"Hmph, you useless, taking a few snacks from Futai Building is wearing you out. Won’t you eat them when you bring them home?" Mrs. Chen scolded and returned to help Gu Dagui with the bags.

Not long after, Third Grandpa, Third Grandma, Gu Dashan and Mrs. Cui, Gu Jinxiu, and the others also emerged. After counting heads and ensuring no one was missing, everyone boarded the mule cart and headed towards the city gate.

They dared not make too much of a noise, afraid of stirring up the county families, who would come out to watch the spectacle. Carefully, they arrived at the city gate.

Qin San Lang flashed his badge, showed his face to the soldiers guarding the gate, and they were allowed to leave the county, heading towards Qingfu Town.

The journey was quite peaceful; no one suddenly popped up to stop them, safely returning to Da Feng Village.

Village Chief He had been sending He Dacang, He Dayuan, and a few others to guard the village entrance. Upon seeing them return, He Dacang breathed a sigh of relief, "You finally came back."

If they hadn’t returned, he might have had to guard until dawn.

His dad said Good Brother An was too important and had to be watched to return to the village.

Gu Jin’an personally got off the cart and said to He Dacang and He Dayuan, "Uncle Dacang, Uncle Dayuan, you’ve worked hard. I’m really sorry."

He Dacang waved it off and smiled, "No need for such talk; it was right to come back now with so many people during the day."

He Dayuan also said, "You didn’t see, during the day there were so many people crowded with daughters from home, truly terrifying."

If Gu Jin’an and the others returned during the day and got rushed by a girl, then the girl’s entire family would surely demand Gu Jin’an marry her.

He Dayuan thought it was scary even to imagine.

Gu Dashan also got off the cart, thanked He Dacang and He Dayuan, and handed them food and drink from Futai Building, saying, "Thanks for your hard work today. Here’s lotus leaf roasted chicken and Songhua Wine from Futai Building for you to take home."

Knowing that He Dayuan and the others were guarding the village entrance, Qin San Lang had prepared enough lotus leaf roasted chicken and Songhua Wine according to their numbers, ensuring everyone had some.

He Dayuan was delighted to hear that, took the food and drink, and said with a smile, "Master Dong, you always think of us."

He Dayuan worked at Gu’s Workshop and called Gu Dashan the master.

Gu Dashan laughed, "This isn’t the workshop; we’re village brothers. Just call me Dashan."

"Okay." He Dayuan agreed and then called out to the clansmen guarding the entrance, "Quickly move the fence and let Gu Family’s mule cart through."

"Okay, here it goes." One of He Family People guarding the entrance quickly moved the fence aside.

He Dayuan also added, "Village chief has instructed not to let outsiders in. Rest assured; no one will come in and disturb the Master Tongsheng."

Gu Dashan and Gu Jin’an thanked again and then boarded the cart, returning to the village.

Returning from the county to the village, it was already late at night, but Wang Yongfu was still at the village tail road with two pharmaceutical workshop lads, standing guard. When they saw the mule cart approaching, they shouted to stop but let them pass upon seeing it was the familiar group.

With checkpoint after checkpoint, by the time Gu Jinli and the others reached home, they were thoroughly exhausted.

Da Tuan, Xiao Tuan, Feng Lian, and Nanny Tao were thrilled to see them return, "Master, Young Master, you’re finally back."