gnovel Chapter 18 Surprise, Night Raid
Chapter 18 Surprise, Night Raid
On the banks of the Xiliao River.
Surrounded by a group of otters, Lin Fengyi, holding a baby otter, shouted joyfully:
"Ouch! It's licking my finger!"
"Haha~ This little guy, barely awake, already knows he likes beautiful women!"
Lu Xingzhou's sweet words only earned him Lin Fengyi's dissatisfaction and coquettish replies: "Little Water Cat likes me, but whether I like him or not is another matter!"
Oh?!
She couldn't resist making sarcastic remarks even while having so much fun; just how strong is her resentment?
"Don't you know whether I like it or not?"
Lu Xingzhou looked around to make sure no one was around, then grinned mischievously and pulled her into his arms.
Then, holding her and the little otter, she placed it between two majestic mountain peaks, and gently pinched the lower edge to build a temporary little nest for the otter.
"Hey! Grandpa, what are you doing?!"
Lin Fengyi was so frightened by Lu Xingzhou's outrageous behavior that she let out a scream, her chest trembling violently.
Despite her oval face turning bright red, she was still worried that the furry little guy clinging to her chest would fall, and she tried her best to control herself and avoid Lu Xingzhou's mischievous hands.
The little otter, who had just opened its eyes, trusted Lu Xingzhou completely and, because of Lin Fengyi's outstanding talent, built a spacious temporary nest that did not fall off due to the shaking.
The little guy, huddled in the deep ravine of his "little nest," blinked his innocent little bean eyes, trying to understand what the "leader" and this temporary "mother" were up to.
Lu Xingzhou's hand did not withdraw from Lin Fengyi's scream; instead, he continued to rub her.
"I didn't do anything, I just wanted to make the little water cat more comfortable!"
The little otter, completely buried in the ditch, felt the warmth, lay down comfortably, and looked up at Lin Fengyi.
His pure gaze made her even more ashamed.
"Sir, please, please stop teasing me! I'll be too ashamed to live if anyone sees this!"
Although Lin Fengyi had already experienced Lu Xingzhou's outrageous behavior in the bedroom, she was still terrified by his shocking and unrestrained actions.
Although the people of Northeast China are relatively open-minded, they have only recently emerged from feudal society.
A few years ago, if someone saw a woman behaving so indecently in broad daylight, she would be arrested and drowned in a pig cage.
"We're husband and wife, what I did was just for fun, why am I ashamed to live like this?"
That's what he said, but looking at Lin Fengyi who was almost fainting from embarrassment, Lu Xingzhou still smacked his lips and regretfully withdrew his mischievous hand.
While he was teasing the little otter that was still lying on top of him, whimpering, he took advantage of the moment.
After calming down a bit, Lin Fengyi finally let go of her mental burden and asked about the knot in her heart that had been making her feel resentful these past few days.
"Since you like me, why do you always... always degrade me and then discard my body?"
Including that night at the Yu residence, a month has passed.
Lu Xingzhou had used those absurd and degrading positions on her four times, but he just wouldn't actually consummate the marriage with her.
That's not all; just a few days ago, he even wrote a letter to a woman named Xiuzhu!
Even though she knew she had been bought and that her lowly status made her unfit to be a wife, Lin Fengyi still felt a tightness in her chest.
Lu Xingzhou didn't answer directly, but instead made a request first:
"From now on, when you speak to me, address me as 'I' and don't call me 'me' anymore!"
80% of those who migrated to Northeast China came from Hebei and Shandong, and people from those two places still refer to themselves as "I".
When she spoke, she kept using the "I, I, I" tone, which, even for someone as beautiful and with a superior figure as Lin Fengyi, sounded incredibly abstinent to Lu Xingzhou.
He wrapped his arms around her waist, pulled her into his embrace, and pressed their bodies tightly together, then said gently:
"The Yu family mansion belongs to someone else, and this enclosure is rather shabby. Since you are my woman, even if I can't give you a grand wedding, your first time should at least be in a decent place, right? After we've finished this busy period and built a new house, how about I take you then?"
The so-called "sour but not lewd" was Lu Xingzhou's self-requirement.
Physiological needs must be released; suppressing them for too long will affect the brain's normal thinking ability.
But we should still give Lin Fengyi the respect she deserves, after all, she is a traditional woman and she must care a lot about her first time.
Lin Fengyi reached out and covered his mouth.
"I don't care about any of that, I just want to be with you, young master!"
Even if we don't mention the kindness of saving her from her suffering, or that Lu Xingzhou's care for her touched her deeply.
Just the thought of touching Lu Xingzhou's body every night, a body that makes young women and wives drool, is almost too much for Lin Fengyi to bear!
Women in feudal society also had needs; they would only stray after being suppressed for a long time!
Knowing that Lu Xingzhou didn't want her body because he was thinking of her, the awkward emotions that had accumulated in her heart over the past few days immediately dissipated.
Boldly, Lin Fengyi kissed his Adam's apple, then lowered her head, her ears turning bright red.
This is the power of teaching by example. It takes three years to learn good habits, but one bad habit can slip away in an instant. Lu Xingzhou laughed heartily with satisfaction.
"Hahaha~ Since that's the case, let's wait a few more days. I'll have my second brother prepare some things, and then we'll consummate our marriage!"
Lin Fengyi's beautiful eyes gleamed with anticipation: "Alright, Master, you must keep your word!"
"Of course, I'm not the kind of person who goes back on their word!"
After their inner conflict was resolved, the two spent some time playing with the otters, who had become even more lively after absorbing the primordial energy of heaven and earth for several days.
These eight large otters, two males and six females, were originally led by a male and a female father and mother, followed by their son, daughter and daughter-in-law.
A litter of newborn babies, two of whom are sons and daughters, and the other three are grandchildren, are growing and expanding the family.
After being enhanced by Land Rover, this otter family is expected to grow at a rocket-like speed.
The setting sun cast golden rays across the river, creating shimmering waves that brought a sense of peace and tranquility to the observer.
Lu Xingzhou, holding Lin Fengyi, was engrossed in the view and enjoyed the tranquility.
When the sun had almost completely set and the river breeze was getting colder, he felt Lin Fengyi's body starting to feel cold, so he took Lin Fengyi back to the enclosure.
Before nightfall, Lu Xingzhou, as usual, inspected the enclosure with Zhu Chuanwu.
"I've been keeping my spirits up these past two nights, counting down the days, it should be here soon."
He knew that his actions had incurred the wrath of the bearded man, and since the other party had already figured out the location of the enclosure, they wouldn't linger for long.
"Don't worry, boss. There are shifts throughout the night, and I'll personally keep an eye on the northwest corner gun emplacement!"
"Okay, thank you for your hard work."
After locking the front door, I went back to my room to sleep.
It was 12:30 at night, at the northwest corner fort.
Chuanwu, who had been on guard for half the night, did not relax. His eyes would occasionally scan the dark, boundless plains where only the Xiliao River shimmered with light.
Unlike his elder brother Chuanwen, he was the first to discover Lu Xingzhou's secret and was not averse to becoming a farmhand.
The employer valued him highly and made him the gunner, so naturally he had to work hard.
In addition, during this month of working together, I have personally witnessed the farmhands getting healthier and more energetic day by day.
My motivation to lead the gunners on daily training and patrols is growing stronger.
Chen Damangzi's youngest son, Langtou, carried a gun and climbed up the gun emplacement to change shifts.
"Brother Chuanwu, your time is up. Go and rest. I'll take over the watch."
Seeing that Hammer had come to relieve him, Zhu Chuanwu finally relaxed and instructed, "Be alert! The boss said Beard will definitely be coming to smash the kiln these next couple of days!"
Hammer, only seventeen years old, is even more clueless than his father, and he can say anything.
"What?! The boss can predict the future?!"
Chuanwu scolded, "Just because I told you to be more alert doesn't mean you should be! What nonsense are you spouting!"
"Hehe~ Chatting a bit makes you more energetic! It's freezing cold, you should go back to your room and go to sleep!"
Zhu Chuanwu had just climbed halfway down the ladder when Hammer called out to him in a low voice:
"Brother Chuanwu, could you come back for a second?"
Chuanwu asked impatiently, "What are you going to do now?"
"I have a feeling that the boss is really good at predicting things."
Without thinking for a moment, Zhu Chuanwu scrambled up the gun emplacement in two quick steps. There, he saw dozens of dark figures moving about in the pitch-black wilderness by the Xiliao River.
"Shout it out quickly!"
Hammer asked blankly, "What are you shouting for?"
"Bang!" Zhu Chuanwu fired a shot into the air.
He kicked Hammer again: "The one yelling 'The Bearded One' is here!'"
"Oh no, Bearded Man is here to smash the kiln! Everyone wake up!!"
Lu Xingzhou, whose five senses were highly acute, suddenly sat up.
Lin Fengyi opened her eyes groggily, realized what was happening, and hurriedly dressed him.
"Sir, is that bearded man really coming to smash the kiln?!"
"Most likely!"
At this point, it's better to believe it exists than to believe it doesn't.
After quickly getting dressed, Lu Xingzhou flicked his wrist and handed the small M1906 that Yu Fengzhu had given him to Lin Fengyi.
"You stay inside and wait. Don't go anywhere until I'm back!"
Lin Fengyi's hands trembled as she gripped the gun: "I understand! Sir, please be careful!"