Reborn as Tycoon's Wife in the Countryside
Chapter 248 Wedding Night (Second Watch)

Chapter 248: 248 Wedding Night (Second Watch)

He Ximei had married Zhang Dacai in her early years, who was addicted to drinking and would often come home drunk to beat and kick her. On the day Su Peng had a fever, Zhang Dacai, drunk as usual, not only beat her but also forbade her from taking money to treat Pengzi.

If it weren’t for Zhang Dapeng’s negligence, Pengzi wouldn’t have ended up in his current state. Afterwards, Zhang Dacai didn’t show any regret and even blamed her for not taking good care of the child.

Because of the incident with Pengzi, Zhang Dacai would often mock and ridicule her. The mother-in-law even thought about sending Pengzi away and having her give birth to another child.

In her anger, she went to the hospital for sterilization and declared that she would spend her life with Pengzi.

It was because of this that Zhang Dacai shamelessly sought out other women, and after one of these women got pregnant, he threw He Ximei out of the house.

Leaving the Zhang Family’s house, she did not regret it for a moment.

She would rather suffer herself than see Pengzi humiliated daily by his own father.

She never imagined that upon leaving the Zhang Family, she would meet Guaizi. Guaizi was honest and hardworking. Although he was not much of a talker, he was attuned to warmth and coldness.

The only regret after marrying in was that Xiaofeng was unwilling to get close to her, no matter how kindly she acted, Xiaofeng always held animosity towards her, which grew as she got older.

She later found out that someone had been speaking in her presence, saying she wanted Pengzi to marry her, so Xiaofeng was full of reservations about her and Pengzi.

Regarding the Li Family proposing a marriage, she was indeed tempted at the time and even asked around if the Li Family was willing to swap matches. She mentioned it to Guaizi once, and since he did not agree, she dared not pursue it further.

Now that Xiaofeng was married just like that, although she wasn’t her biological mother, she still felt a void in her heart, as if a part of it was hollowed out.

Xiaofeng clearly understood He Ximei’s intention, which was for her to make an effort to win Ye Cheng over and turn this faux wedding into a real marriage.

She gave He Ximei a faint smile, "Mom, aren’t you afraid that I will lose my spouse and my troops?"

Listening to her call her "Mom," He Ximei opened her mouth, forgetting what she was about to say— "What did you call me?"

Xiaofeng was not too embarrassed, "Luo Yuzhu is not my mother, so naturally, you are. You’ve treated me well over the years; it was just me who couldn’t see it. You deserve this title of ’Mom’."

Listening to her words, tears streamed down He Ximei’s face, "My child, are you doing this on purpose? On such a fine day, you just have to make me cry."

"Mom, I’m leaving Dad in your care now. Please take good care of him," said Xiaofeng.

"He is my man, of course I will look after him. As for you, take care of your own man," He Ximei responded without much fuss.

She had waited a long time for this day, but she was not a delicate person. Even if Xiaofeng never called her "Mom," she would still have to worry.

Outside again came the sound of firecrackers, signaling that it was time to eat.

Waves of the aroma of rice, dishes, and fish wafted out.

Cheers and joyful shouts rang out in and around the courtyard, creating a festive atmosphere.

Ye Cheng came to the wedding room to find Xiaofeng to go down and toast the guests together.

The villagers watched the well-matched couple and offered various blessings.

...

In the evening, after a half day of festivities, the villagers helped clean up the dishes and tables, restoring everything back to its place, and the courtyard regained its usual calm.

The young men who had come to help in the morning had all disappeared, as if they had never been there.

Sixth Master was not at home either, having reportedly gone into town with Ye Fei.

They were obviously leaving the bridal room for the couple.

Driving, Ye Fei felt somewhat regretful, "Elder, we actually wanted to stay and tease the bridal room," he had imagined this scene for a long time.

Sixth Master hummed nonchalantly, "Why tease the bridal room, let’s go back to the city."

Ye Cheng, after showering in the bathroom, looked at Xiaofeng, who had not yet changed out of her wedding dress, and said softly, "You go wash, I’ll sleep in another room tonight, you sleep here."

Xiaofeng nodded, looking for clothes to change into.

She raised her hands to unfasten the button at the back of her neck, struggling with it for a while, "Can you help me with the button? It seems to be stuck."

Ye Cheng walked behind Xiaofeng, extended his slender hands, and undid the button.

In the air, the quiet was such that one could only hear the other’s breathing, along with the fresh scent of the man who had just showered.

Xiaofeng was somewhat dazed, for the first time realizing that a man fresh from a shower could smell so refreshingly, like standing in a field with a gentle breeze sweeping through, bringing with it the fresh scent of rippling wheat.

Ye Cheng, standing behind Xiaofeng, looked at her smooth white neck and slender silhouette. Slowing his fingers slightly, he whispered, "It seems to be stuck, I’ll gently loosen it."

No further conversation ensued between them, letting time slowly pass.

About five minutes later, Ye Cheng removed his hands, his voice not quite natural, "It’s done."

Xiaofeng also breathed a sigh of relief.

She was actually feeling quite nervous.

Sleeping with a man was something she had done in her past life, but before anything came of it, she found herself here. If Ye Cheng had any ideas, she didn’t know whether to refuse or comply.

Now, it seems, Ye Cheng was true to his words and didn’t trouble her further.

Just as she was about to leave, she saw Ye Cheng suddenly crouch down, looking pained and distressed.

Xiaofeng was all too familiar with this situation concerning Ye Cheng.

Was Ye Cheng having an attack?

Was it feigned or real?

All this time, Ye Cheng hadn’t had an attack, he was supposed to be cured, but suddenly he was having one.

She crouched down and straightened him up, "Ye Cheng, wake up, Ye Cheng, look at me."

Ye Cheng’s eyes rolled back as he clutched his own throat, his consciousness scattered.

Seeing him like this, Xiaofeng was shocked, and without any hesitation, she transferred spiritual energy to him.

Their lips touched, and it felt like spring.

...

When Xiaofeng woke up, she found that Ye Cheng had already gotten up.

She sat in front of the dressing mirror, thinking about the events of last night.

Actually, there wasn’t much to last night, just her transferring some spiritual energy to Ye Cheng, and after he was alright, he held her and slept through the night.

She patted her cheeks, feeling a bit feverish.

Indeed, speaking of it, despite two lifetimes, it was the first time she had laid in the same bed with a man.

Ye Cheng watched Xiaofeng come down from the stairs and lifted a bowl of noodles with two poached eggs on top, "You’re up."

Xiaofeng looked at him, her face still slightly warm, "Did you fake your attack last night on purpose?"

Ye Cheng chuckled, "You make it sound like I can control it. Maybe I saw your pure white neck and had some inappropriate thoughts, and then had an attack."

He was honest, at least.

Hearing him say this, Xiaofeng didn’t say anything further and began eating her breakfast.

After breakfast, Xiaofeng and Ye Cheng went to pay a return visit.

For a bride on the first day after her wedding, returning to her family home is called a ’return door’.

After breakfast, the two of them carried some gifts and walked shoulder to shoulder towards Lihua Village.

Meanwhile, He Ximei had already started to butcher chickens and fish, preparing for the noon meal.

...

After coming back from the city, Lin Jing mentioned to Lin Jianguo about someone buying a department store and gifting it to Su Xiaofeng, and she also mentioned it to Luo Yuzhu, "Auntie, I heard that Luo Xiaofeng is getting married, to a doctor who treated the Wu Family. Do you think this could be the Wu Family’s doing?"

If the Wu Family elder was really saved, it was possible for the Wu Family to give big gifts.

After all, only the Wu Family knew how important the Wu Family elder was to them.

Luo Yuzhu scoffed, "Marriage? With that doctor? Impossible, who would want her pregnant like that."

She had introduced several people to Xiaofeng, but Xiaofeng hadn’t taken a liking to any.

But those who were well-conditioned might not necessarily like her.

This child, in some aspects, was quite like her, proud-hearted.

Hearing this, Lin Jianguo actually took it seriously, "Are you saying someone bought Old Dong’s department store then gifted it to Su Xiaofeng, are you sure?"

"Dad, if you don’t believe it, you can ask Uncle Dong yourself. I couldn’t make this up; even the bank personnel came over and scared Uncle Dong quite a bit." Lin Jing really wanted to know who was behind Su Xiaofeng.

Grandma Lin frowned deeply, "It could also be the Wu Family’s doing. Perhaps the Wu Family thought gifting the doctor directly was too obvious, so instead, they gifted it to Su Xiaofeng."

Luo Yuzhu hesitated with her chopsticks, "Su Xiaofeng doesn’t have anything to do with that doctor, why would the Wu Family do such a thing."

"Didn’t you hear Jingjing say? The two are talking about marriage. If their relationship has indeed progressed to this stage, it wouldn’t be so far-fetched for the Wu Family to act this way." After all, gifting something directly to a doctor was too conspicuous and prone to misunderstanding.

On the contrary, giving something to Su Xiaofeng might lead suspicions away from the Wu Family.

Lin Jianguo felt that this matter had to be clarified. If it was indeed the doing of the Wu Family, it meant handing him a significant leverage.

Therefore, this matter was of great concern to him, and he quietly instructed Luo Yuzhu, "It’s all because you previously had a fallout with Xiaofeng. No matter what, think of a way to find out exactly what her relationship is with that doctor."

If this matter truly involved the Wu Family, it could also tie into his own future.