FDNL CH 19

Chapter 19

Arriving in Another World
Although Su Lianyi had spoken up, Mrs. Zhao didn’t believe her. The small, fan-shaped slaps continued to strike Da Hu’s back of the head. “Your wife is just a little plump, but a plump woman is fertile. You, still not even fully grown, don’t understand anything, and yet you dare to look down on my Lianyi girl?”

A peasant woman who had worked the fields for years had a lot of strength. Each slap made Da Hu’s head throb painfully. He dared not strike back and could only run around, dodging here and there, looking utterly pathetic—but he also didn’t dare run away, afraid that Su Lianyi would really reveal his secret. He had no choice but to silently endure the injustice and take the beating.

Su Lianyi was exasperated and stepped forward, grabbing Mrs. Zhao’s hand. “Auntie, Da Hu really didn’t steal anything!”

Mrs. Zhao’s hand was held, but her mouth didn’t stop. “Look how loyal your wife is to you. You go and do something filthy, and your wife even tries to cover for you. Tell me, how can you justify yourself to your wife?”

“……” Da Hu stood off to the side, helpless and furious, his lungs about to burst. That damn Su Lianyi—what nonsense was she talking about?!

“Auntie, he really didn’t steal. He… he… he gambled!” Su Lianyi quickly thought of a way out.

Gambled?! Da Hu froze, staring at Su Lianyi, who kept making up increasingly ridiculous lies without batting an eye. He swore to heaven that he had never gambled once in his life!

“Really?” Mrs. Zhao paused and asked Su Lianyi.

Su Lianyi nodded vigorously. “Yes… that’s right. This guy lost all the family’s grain. Our household even ran out of food.”

Da Hu continued to stare at this woman who lied without hesitation. Out of food because he gambled? That was clearly her own wastefulness!

Su Lianyi shot Da Hu a look. Gambling is better than fooling around with women, isn’t it?

Women are strange creatures. Compared to men’s gambling or promiscuity, they can tolerate gambling more. In ancient times, polygamy existed, but that was a game for the wealthy. In this remote, poor area, there was only one husband and one wife—not because they didn’t want more, but because they couldn’t afford it. Over time, this became the local custom.

“I see,” Mrs. Zhao finally stopped struggling. “Lianyi, men all have some bad habits. But your Da Hu, aside from being a bit foolish and gambling, hasn’t messed around with other women. A wife has to be somewhat tolerant.” She then began lecturing Su Lianyi.

“……” Su Lianyi could only nod and listen. “Yes, yes… your advice is well-taken, Auntie.”

Da Hu shot Su Lianyi a scornful sideways glance. Su Lianyi looked up, met his disdainful eyes, and glared at him. “Why don’t you say something too? Do you think gambling gives you a reason?” she said, glaring at him threateningly.

Da Hu was helpless. He gritted his teeth but couldn’t do anything about Su Lianyi. “A… Auntie… your teaching… is correct,” he managed to squeeze out between clenched teeth.

“Yes, that’s the right attitude. Being poor isn’t a big deal. Husband and wife must work together to live well and make their life prosperous. Don’t you agree?” Mrs. Zhao continued lecturing the two of them.

“Yes, yes, we do,” they both nodded helplessly in agreement.

Seeing Mrs. Zhao about to launch into another long speech, Su Lianyi quickly changed the topic. “Auntie, look at this field. Did Da Hu plant it correctly?” This question was just asking for a slap in the face—just looking at that lush green patch of weeds, a single weeding machine could turn it into a football field. How could it be right?

Mrs. Zhao squatted down and pulled out some weeds. “Da Hu, what is this?”

Da Hu didn’t respond.

Su Lianyi jabbed him sharply. “Auntie is asking you. Don’t play dumb.”

Da Hu furrowed his thick brows and finally shook his head. “Don’t know.”

“Don’t know?” Su Lianyi was stunned. “You planted it yourself. How could you not know?”

Da Hu raised an eyebrow, expressionless as usual. “Your father gave me the seeds, so I planted them all.” His tone was innocent.

Su Lianyi was exasperated. “You didn’t even ask what seeds they were?”

“Won’t I know when they grow?” Da Hu answered calmly.

Su Lianyi rubbed her temples. “Every crop has a different planting method. You don’t know that?”

“Nope.”

“……”

“It’s wheat,” Mrs. Zhao interrupted their conversation. “Da Hu, this wheat should have been planted after harvesting the corn in early autumn. Planting it now isn’t appropriate.”

“……” They looked at each other, completely lost.

“Only in the north do they plant spring wheat. In our warm area, we plant winter wheat. Planting wheat in spring would make people laugh—you won’t get a proper harvest. This season, you should plant either corn or vegetables, which you can sell in town and make some money,” Mrs. Zhao explained.

They both nodded repeatedly, listening carefully.

It really looked like the young couple, just starting their life together, didn’t know how to manage a household.

Mrs. Zhao looked at the two of them and felt they made a good match. Her smile grew gentler. “Don’t worry. Life is something you live bit by bit. Experience comes gradually. These seeds are wasted now. Even if you remove the weeds, the wheat is unevenly planted, and the future harvest won’t be good. Listen to me and switch to planting vegetables.”

Su Lianyi nodded. “We’ll do everything you say, Auntie.”

Da Hu felt uncomfortable. He couldn’t farm, but this land was his work, the seeds were planted by him, and now a month of effort was gone. Of course, he felt it.

Under Su Lianyi’s sharp glare, Da Hu swallowed his resentment.

Then Mrs. Zhao taught them how to use farming tools and methods. She led them to clear the weeds and seedlings, turning over a patch of land again. By the time they finished, it was already afternoon.

“Lianyi girl, you must be tired,” Mrs. Zhao said, wiping the sweat from her forehead.

Su Lianyi’s hands holding the hoe burned. The hoe, which wasn’t heavy, felt like a thousand pounds. “No, it’s Auntie who worked hard. At your age, you still have to lead us in turning over the fields. I feel so guilty.” Her whole body ached.

Mrs. Zhao patted her shoulder. “Lianyi girl, you’re a good child. How could people say such terrible things about you?”

Su Lianyi could only smile bitterly. Why? Because someone else’s soul was inside her body.

Da Hu, who had practiced martial arts for years, was exhausted. Farming fatigue was different from martial arts fatigue—more tormenting. He straightened up and took a cloth from his pocket to wipe sweat, looking relaxed yet dignified.

“Oh, right. Lianyi girl, you haven’t had lunch yet, have you? It’s past meal time,” Mrs. Zhao remembered.

Su Lianyi suddenly realized—not just lunch, Da Hu hadn’t even eaten breakfast. She had eaten in the morning, then carried the lunchbox to the field, fuming. The lunchbox was still quietly there, and Da Hu had gone hungry all day.

“Da Hu, you must be starving,” she asked quickly.

He gave her a lazy glare, ignoring her.

“Lianyi girl, come, let’s go home and eat with Auntie. Auntie will cook your favorite egg and chive dish from when you were little.”

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