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After falling asleep, Zhao Guangcai quietly stood by Zhang Xiaoxiao's side, looking down at her.
He gazed at her, a complex emotion flickering in his eyes.
In truth, the reason he married her was simply to avoid gossip from the villagers. He didn’t want others to label him as a lone wolf, to say he was reclusive or had a strange personality. He wanted a wife, someone to make his life feel more complete.
But now, he found that he liked her more and more. Her smile was radiant and warm, like a gentle ray of sunshine that brought him an unprecedented warmth. This warmth was something he had never experienced in his twenty-four years of life.
Unknowingly, his heart had been melted by her presence. Initially, he only wanted to maintain a respectful distance and be companions. However, as time passed, he realized that his feelings for her had surpassed mere companionship.
He began to genuinely care about her every move, every frown and smile. He wasn’t sure if this could be called love, but he knew one thing: he didn’t want to lose her. He wanted to be with her forever.
As he looked at her sleeping face, a faint smile curved at the corners of his mouth. He thought to himself that perhaps this was what they called love.
His gaze softened as he watched her, and he thought that if she was willing, he would treat her well for a lifetime and remain loyal to her forever. He believed that one day, she would come to love him too.
As the sun began to set, Zhao Guangcai glanced at the sky, then put away his book and stood up. He slung a basket over his shoulder, held a bamboo clip in one hand, and had a long rope tied around his waist—he looked ready to head up the mountain.
Seeing him prepare to leave, Zhang Xiaoxiao furrowed her brow and asked, “Where are you going?”
“I’m going up the mountain to check on the traps I set earlier,” Zhao Guangcai replied.
"It's almost dark now, and you're still running up the mountain?" Zhang Xiaoxiao said with concern.
"It's fine, I'll be back soon," Zhao Guangcai reassured her with a smile. "Don't worry."
"But..." Zhang Xiaoxiao still felt uneasy.
"Trust me, I won't get into any trouble," Zhao Guangcai said, smiling as he patted her shoulder before turning to head out the door.
Zhang Xiaoxiao watched his figure disappear outside before retracting her gaze and turning back into the house.
"Hey, aren't you going to follow him and see what he's up to?" the system suddenly asked.
"Why would I do that?" Zhang Xiaoxiao replied, puzzled.
"Don't you want to know where he's going?" the system questioned.
"I do want to know, but I don't want him to realize I'm following him," Zhang Xiaoxiao answered.
"Then just go and take a look," the system suggested.
"No way," Zhang Xiaoxiao firmly refused. "If I follow him now, he'll definitely suspect me."
"Don't you care about him?" the system asked.
"Of course I care, but I trust him," Zhang Xiaoxiao smiled. "I believe he will be fine."
The system fell silent at her words. It had expected her to be curious, but she seemed so at ease. It appeared that this woman wasn't as curious as it thought.
After leaving home, Zhao Guangcai didn't head straight up the mountain but instead walked along a narrow path deeper into the forest.
The path was very narrow and rugged, surrounded by dense woods that most people would avoid. However, Zhao Guangcai walked steadily, his steps showing no hesitation.
His gaze was cold, appearing even more obscure in the twilight forest.
After about half an hour of walking, he finally stopped.
He looked around to confirm that no one was nearby before slowly moving forward.
Only he knew his destination.
On the other side, Li Xiumei brought lunch to Li's Father. While he was resting in the fields, Li's Father suddenly said, "Xiu Mei, you're not a child anymore; it's time for you to find a suitable match."
"Dad, what are you talking about?" Upon hearing this, Li Xiumei's face immediately flushed with embarrassment.
"Haha, Xiu Mei is shy," Li's Father chuckled.
"Dad, if you keep saying things like that, I won't talk to you anymore," Li Xiumei said, her cheeks still red as she glared at him.
"Alright, alright, I won't say anything more," Li's Father waved his hand with a smile. "But really, Xiu Mei, you should consider this matter seriously."
Hearing this, Li Xiumei lowered her head and softly replied, "Dad, I don't want to get married right now."
"Why not?" Li's Father asked in confusion.
"I..." Li Xiumei hesitated for a moment before gathering her courage to look up at him. "I want to wait until my brother comes back before I marry."
"Your brother?" Li's Father frowned slightly. "Is your brother still not back?"
"Yes." Li Xiumei nodded gently. "I've already written to him, but he hasn't replied yet."
"Sigh." Upon hearing this, Li's Father let out a soft sigh. "Your brother has been wandering for so long; who knows when he will return."
"Dad, I believe my brother will come back," Li Xiumei said firmly.
"I hope so." Li's Father sighed again and then looked at her. "Xiu Mei, you should really find a match soon; it would ease your father's worries."
"Dad..." Li Xiumei wanted to refuse again, but seeing the determined look in his eyes, she swallowed her words.
She knew that Li's Father was very stubborn; once he made up his mind about something, it was hard to change it.
With a helpless sigh, she nodded lightly. "Alright."
"Good." Li's Father smiled with satisfaction and patted her shoulder. "Xiu Mei, I'm only doing this for your own good."
"I know," Li Xiumei replied softly and then lowered her head to eat in silence.
She thought about Zhao Guangcai's kindness towards Zhang Xiaoxiao, his smile directed at her, and his gentle demeanor. A wave of envy surged within her heart.
She wished she could have a husband like Zhao Guangcai. She thought that if she could find someone like him, she would surely be very happy.
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