The Tempting Educated Youth Married to a Rough Man-Chapter 46: Li Chenggang Appears Again

When the team leader was being sent off, Xiao Chenye ran over to give him half a chicken. Although the team leader was upright and honest, Xiao Chenye still spoke.

"Uncle, we think of you as our real uncle, even though we aren’t blood relatives, but you know the sentiment."

The team leader felt a bit tempted, but he always thought of Xiao Chenye as a little rascal full of tricks, "What do you want?"

"Hehe!" Xiao Chenye quickly shoved the chicken wrapped in oiled paper into his arms, "Look at you, suspecting others from your petty mind, assuming everyone’s like you.

What could I need from you? Besides, any big issue for me is just a word for you, isn’t it?"

Team Leader: "..."

Simply put, he must want something from him, this kid keeps getting craftier.

"Go on," the team leader said, feeling the little chicken in his arms, coughing lightly, "Anyway, mind your words too when you ask!"

"Don’t worry," Xiao Chenye rubbed his hands, "Look, Xiao Wen got sick from working hard to harvest for our team.

The doctor at the hospital just said she’s weak in health and needs proper rest.

How about, from now on, we don’t push her to work?"

Team Leader: "...if I force her to work, do you think she would obediently gather pigweed?"

"Alright, Uncle, take care~"

"Hmph!"

That night, there was a pretty lively meal at the Xiao Family’s place. Xiao Chengguang and Zhang Jili weren’t seen, but Wen Ran didn’t mind, thinking they might have tasks at the military district or something.

Of course, Mrs. Xiao was still grumbling at the dinner table, criticizing Xiao Chengguang.

As for the reason...

Well~

He ran off early in the morning, ditching the arranged date!

After filling up, with Xiao Chenye accompanying her, the two returned to Wen Ran’s home to get her daily necessities.

Walking on the road, the sound of rain clinking, the frogs croaking clearly.

"Do you think the rain at this time is good or bad?"

Xiao Chenye chuckled bitterly, "Hard to say, just that it’s rainy during autumn harvest, it’s tough on the crops."

He looked up at the dark sky, mumbling to himself, "If it keeps raining tomorrow, it might be quite difficult."

After the autumn harvest, that’s when the rainy days become constant.

But those rainy days bring more relaxation and comfort to the mind.

Once the grain is stored, it’s time to hibernate for the winter with the reserves, everyone goes up the mountains in small groups to pick wild produce, making efforts for a full stomach during winter.

But now the grain is still in the fields, and it starts to rain before it’s harvested, leaving people feeling uneasy.

Wen Ran didn’t understand much about the weather, she could only comfort him, "Don’t worry, the rain will stop eventually."

It seemed that Wen Ran’s words were somehow too prophetic, because the rain stopped that night, and the next morning, the sun was shining brightly!

Everyone cheered, carrying hoes and baskets, they headed to the fields in unison.

With grains out in the fields one feels uneasy, but once stored away, there’s peace of mind.

Wen Ran didn’t go to work this time, she blatantly slacked off, staying at the Xiao Family to recuperate.

Xiao Chenyue was feeling bored, wanting to chat with Wen Ran, but she evaded, "Don’t, I’m not fully recovered, wait until I’m well."

Xiao Chenyue didn’t mind, but given it’s about the child, she had to be cautious, "Alright."

From afar, Wen Ran looked at the little girl, genuinely praising, "The child has put on weight, and she’s gotten prettier."

"Yeah," Xiao Chenyue wore a loving expression, "With good meals and sleep at home, she’s grown sturdy."

Not just sturdy, in just over half a month, the difference was like night and day.

The baby now was plump and fair, no longer the scrawny and pitiful sight from before.

"Thought of a name?" Wen Ran asked with a smile, "Can’t keep calling her ’Baby’ all the time."

"Yes, named Xiao Huimin, nicknamed Minmin."

Not flowers or blossoms, but wise and alert.

"Nice name!"

Autumn harvest bustled for half a month.

Xiao Chengguang and Zhang Jili hadn’t left for half a month, occasionally showed up, covered in grime, came home for a quick wash, gobbled down a meal, then slept and ran off again once rested.

Although Mrs. Xiao didn’t know what they’re busy with, she understood that it’s beyond her concern.

Seeing her son thin down, after all, her heartache prevailed, so she took extra care whenever he came home.

Eating a bit better, sleeping a bit sounder.

Xiao Chenye wanted to get involved, but Xiao Chengguang stopped him, "If you’re truly idle, you can take that little youth you fancy out for a stroll."

"Huh?"

Xiao Chenye was uncertain, "But the county is so dangerous now, is it right to take her out?"

Danger or not aside, while the two brothers were chatting, Li Chenggang came over.

Seeing Xiao Chengguang, his eyes flickered slightly, then in the next instant, he masked all his emotions, just smilingly said, "So the third brother is back." 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

He put down his bicycle, took the meat from it, like nothing’s wrong, greeted casually, "Came back without a word, as your brother-in-law, I’m unaware of anything."

Xiao Chenye rolled his eyes, "Who are you?"

"Chenye!" Li Chenggang sighed a bit, seemingly disapproving, "Alright, I understand, last time I spoke harshly, and you blame me, I get that.

But, we have to get along in the future, if we keep this tension, Chenyue stuck in the middle feels uneasy, don’t you agree?"

Seeing Xiao Chenye silent, Li Chenggang smiled slightly, "Now that Chenyue’s confinement is almost over, it’s not proper to stay at her parents’ house all the time, let me take her back home."

"Take her?"

Xiao Chengguang’s eyes flashed, but Xiao Chenye didn’t hold back, sneered, "As we’ve said? She wants a divorce from you, you think we’re joking?"

Li Chenggang’s face changed slightly, hurriedly called out loudly in the courtyard, "Chenyue! Chenyue come out! I’m here to take you home!"

The noise woke Minmin, the little girl cried loudly, Xiao Chenyue handed Minmin to Mrs. Xiao angrily, "Mom, wait here, I’m going to see what Li Chenggang, this loser, is up to!"

Once outside, Xiao Chenyue effortlessly drove Li Chenggang away.

"I’ve told you, once out of confinement, it’s divorce!" Xiao Chenyue put her hands on her hips, looked at Li Chenggang’s retreating, sorry figure, "Dare to come again next time, I’ll break your legs!"

Xiao Chenyue let out a breath, feeling much more at ease, muttering as she returned inside.

Instead, Xiao Chenye felt something was amiss, "Brother."

"Hmm?"

Xiao Chenye’s gaze carried a hint of depth, "Based on my understanding of Li Chenggang’s persistence, he shouldn’t give up so easily."

"It must be my appearance, scaring the snake in the grass."