Chapter 45 - 045 Cooperation
Zhu Aiqing seemed preoccupied with worries before going to sleep. Beside her, Tian Manjin had already fallen asleep, his snoring resounding like thunder. Seeing her carefree husband, she was so irritated that she woke Tian Manjin up, "What’s wrong? I was sleeping well, why did you hit me?" Tian Manjin rubbed his sleepy eyes.
"You really don’t worry about family matters at all. Sisi just went to deliver something to Zhong Shigen’s family. If people find out about this, our family is going to have some serious trouble." Zhu Aiqing was still concerned about their dealings with Zhong Shigen’s family. In these times, who dares to associate with a wealthy farmer? If someone with ulterior motives finds out, even though the Old Man is a veteran revolutionary, it’s better to have less trouble than more, isn’t it?
Over the past few years, Zhu Aiqing had deliberately not mentioned the situation at Zhong Shigen’s family to her mother-in-law, for fear that Granny Zhao might take pity and help Zhao Manxiu’s family. Little did she expect that after all her efforts to keep it secret, it would be revealed by Ah Nan, the little rascal. It’s true that if they’re not family, they don’t share the same door—all so ready to help others!
Seeing his wife’s distressed expression, Tian Manjin just smiled dismissively. A wife always worries over things. It’s just dealing with a wealthy farmer’s family—how serious can it be? And if Ah Nan, a young girl, sent something over, even if someone saw it, what does it matter? As long as the adults insist they didn’t know, what can those Rebel Faction members do?
"Let’s sleep now, don’t overthink. What does it matter what a little girl like Ah Nan does? Just say you didn’t know, alright?"
Zhu Aiqing’s eyes lit up. Yes, she had been too fixated on a dead end; she could just act as if she didn’t know. With her father-in-law’s background, as long as the adults didn’t cause trouble, those from the Rebel Faction wouldn’t dare do anything to them. Zhu Aiqing excitedly patted her husband’s back. When it comes to crucial times, men are indeed reliable!
Tian Manjin, who had been woken up, couldn’t be bothered to sleep anymore. He had been feasting these past few days and was feeling fiery hot. Since he was awake, might as well relieve some of that heat. He chuckled, turned over to embrace his wife, and soon enough, heavy panting and soft moans filled the room.
The busiest time of spring plowing was over, leaving only some finishing tasks. Tian Xinhua, since seeing those sacks full of sorghum, stopped going to the fields to work, preparing to embark on a big endeavor. The Old Man repeatedly exhorted the two youngsters to work quietly, trying not to let others find out, and not to brew too much at once to prevent too much of the alcohol scent from escaping and being detected by the villagers.