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Chapter 240: Chapter 242 Show Affection, Torture the Single_1
Sun Erhu clenched his teeth, knowing his eloquence was far inferior to Qiao Duo’er, he boldly admitted it—after all, with his Brother Hong by his side, he wasn’t alone.
Since a maiden had married into his life to bear children and manage the household, he certainly couldn’t treat her unfairly!
Watching Tan Zhenghong tightly holding Qiao Duo’er’s hand along the way made him almost green with envy.
He wanted to earn money, take a wife, and show off his love too!
He wanted to be like his Brother Hong, merciless to enemies yet soft as boneless toward his own wife.
On the way back, they ran into Dàlín leading six or seven people towards the town, each carrying tools like rakes and shovels in their hands.
Seeing that Tan Zhenghong and the others were fine, they breathed a sigh of relief, chatted idly for a few moments, and then headed back.
By returning earlier, there would be less worry for their families.
Everyone found the matter very interesting, and Sun Erhu began to boast with a serious air.
Unconsciously, Qiao Duo’er and Tan Zhenghong ended up at the back of the crowd.
"You look quite handsome when you’re fighting," Qiao Duo’er blinked.
Tan Zhenghong’s manliness shone when he threw his opponents off, standing like an invincible general, commanding respect.
Just thinking about it still caused her cheeks to flush and heart to race.
Tan Zhenghong was anything but modest, "As long as you like it, wife. You truly are the hero, even more so than me."
"I’ll tell you one more time, I am a special agent, not a hero!" Qiao Duo’er said earnestly.
Tan Zhenghong immediately corrected himself, yet he still felt ’hero’ suited Qiao Duo’er better.
The most important reason was that he couldn’t quite grasp what a special agent did.
Qiao Duo’er reached out and pinched Tan Zhenghong around his waist, "You’re hopelessly clumsy!"
"As long as my wife is smart, that’s enough for me."
Sun Erhu couldn’t help but shout, "Brother Hong, Sister-in-law, could you please hurry up? Have that talk behind closed doors when you’re home!"
Qiao Duo’er glared at Sun Erhu, "You’re the one in a rush to go find that... who."
"Heh, Sister-in-law, my bad," Sun Erhu immediately switched to a different expression.
Dealing with just one Chao Lian was enough for him, and it never failed.
The others laughed along, and with conversations and laughter, they soon arrived at Big Willow Village.
"Thanks for the help, brothers. If you don’t mind, come to my home for a meal," Tan Zhenghong said to those who had lent a hand.
Qiao Duo’er, however, had another idea in mind. These people knew the risks and still offered to help, so their kindness must be remembered.
But now it was already midday, and nothing had been prepared in advance; how late would it be by the time the food was ready?
She whispered something to Tan Zhenghong, who immediately nodded in agreement.
Wouldn’t it be better to give them some meat to take home and share with their wives and children?
"Zheng Hong, we didn’t exert that much effort; we can’t just take advantage of your kindness," Dàlín quickly demurred.
"Don’t be polite with my Brother Hong. If we hadn’t met the hero today, we would’ve relied on you guys for rescue. Also, next time you grab some meat, just make sure you run faster if there’s trouble!" Sun Erhu chimed in.
Dàlín immediately nodded, "Of course!"
Fourth Brother Tan was generous, and they couldn’t just take advantage of him, right?
"Wait, don’t come in yet!"
Chao Lian stopped them at the door until Hu’s Clan brought over the brazier, and then she let them cross over it.
Crossing over the brazier symbolizes turning misfortune into fortune, repelling bad luck.
"After crossing the brazier, evil spirits will stay far away," Chao Lian said happily, yet couldn’t help wiping away a tear.
