A Happy Event in a Farming Family: Marrying a Hunter

"Okay, be careful!" Zhou Rong saw the mother and her two children off before turning back.

The shadows of the three—one big, one small—stretched long. Xiao Ran's feet were bruised, but Yun Luo insisted on carrying him on her back. The little boy's dark eyes were a little moist.

Besides her father, she was the one who treated her the best.

She was protecting me the whole time.

"mother……"

Yun Luo froze, stopping in her tracks. Joy slowly welled up inside her, as sweet as honey. "Xiao Ran, you called me 'Mom'?"

Xiao Ran's pretty face was flushed red, and he simply buried his head on Yun Luo's back, refusing to make a sound.

"My brother is shy."

Yunluo was very content. The little one was gradually accepting her. She hugged the child tightly and smiled, "Xiaoran, although I didn't give birth to you and your brother, I promise I will treat you well."

"You are my mother." Xiaoyu said in a childish voice, holding her hand even tighter.

Xiao Ran's eyes sparkled. He would be good to her too. He wanted to grow up quickly and look like his father so that no one would bully her.

When the family of three arrived home, they saw Fatty in the yard, holding a piece of pork and talking to Qin Zheng.

As soon as she saw Yun Luo, her gaze fell on Xiao Ran, and she frowned. "What happened to Xiao Ran? Did she get into a fight?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Zheng quickly went over. Xiao Ran's lips were slightly blue, and there were injuries on the back of her hands. His expression immediately became serious. Xiao Ran didn't dare to say a word. She obediently climbed down from Yun Luo's back, stood properly, and timidly said, "Father!"

"A fight?"

"Brother Qin, don't blame Xiao Ran, it was Xiao Cong who started it." Yun Luo explained the situation.

Before Xiao Ran's father could even speak, Fatty was already furious. "That brat Yun Cong used to bully everyone in the village because of his dog. Now that the dog is gone, he's still so arrogant. He deserves it! Xiao Ran, if he dares to bully you next time, tell Fatty, and Fatty will beat him up for you!"

“It’s no fun if you beat them up by yourself, let’s do it together!” Yun Luo agreed.

The three people standing nearby were speechless. Could this even be possible?

"Brother Qin, this is for reducing inflammation. Crush it up and apply it to Xiao Ran. Also, boil an egg and I'll roll it on Xiao Ran later. I'll talk to Fatty for a bit."

Qin Zheng nodded and pulled Xiao Ran to go inside, but she stopped him. Yun Luo smiled and said, "Brother Qin, don't blame the child. I was there when he was fighting with Xiao Cong!"

"I know." Qin Zheng was speechless. What kind of person did Xiao Luo take him for? A child abuser?

The father and his two sons entered the house, and Yunluo said, "Fatty, what brings you here? We've made some stewed snake meat at home, let's eat some together later."

"No, I heard you went up the mountain to gather herbs. I came to ask for some anti-inflammatory and hemostatic medicine. My father stepped on a tile in the field today. I'll trade you some pork for it. Is that alright?"

Pork costs twenty coins a pound, but where can you find herbs for that price?

Yunlu shook her head, "Herbal medicines are worthless, I don't need your meat."

As she spoke, she grabbed two large handfuls for Fatty and gave her some more detailed instructions.

Fatty remembered everything, stuffed the meat into her hand, and said, "Okay, I have to go back quickly, Dad is waiting. Take the meat, it's for Xiaoran and Xiaoyu. If you don't accept it, I won't come next time!"

"Wait!" Yunluo grabbed her and hurriedly went inside to scoop out a bowl of fragrant snake meat. "I'll take your pork, but you can take the snake meat back so your aunt and uncle can have a taste, okay?"

"Okay!" Fatty took it and left happily.

Yunlu was also delighted, as this was the first friend she had made in the village. She went back to the kitchen, worried that her two children had nothing to eat, but the pork made things much better.

"Xiao Luo!"

"Brother Qin, Xiao Ran is injured. Will you blame me?" Yun Luo was still a little uneasy. After all, her status was awkward. Would Brother Qin think that she didn't love the child?

Qin Zheng glanced at her, a mischievous glint in his eyes. "I heard from Xiao Ran that you can communicate with poultry?"

Uh~

"It was just an accident. The children can't eat snake meat, so I'll make some dumplings."

Qin Zheng didn't say anything, took a knife, and started chopping the pork. He was strong and chopped the pork very quickly.

"Brother Qin, add some minced garlic and ginger and chop them together, it'll smell better," Yunlu said while washing the cabbage.

The two worked together, wrapping plump, round dumplings and placing them on the cutting board.

To make the dumplings dry, Yunluo heated a pot, scooped out a spoonful of lard, spread a thin layer of it, and once the pot was hot, she put the dumplings in and gently turned them with chopsticks. When the white dumpling wrappers turned golden, she sprinkled in chopped green onions and sesame seeds, instantly bringing out the aroma.

Even Qin Zheng couldn't help but take a second look.

"Mom, it smells so good!" Xiaoyu sniffed as she came in, with Xiaoran following behind.

Yunlu smiled, scooped out the dumplings. They were green onions and golden yellow, with a thin, crispy bottom and a translucent top, making them incredibly tempting. She quickly made some dipping sauces: one sweet and sour for the two children, and one spicy for herself and Brother Qin.

"Xiao Ran, Xiao Yu, come and have a taste."

"it is good!"

Yunlu picked one for each of them, dipped it in a sauce dish, and put it in their bowls. The two children ate with their mouths full of oil.

"Hoo hoo choo..." Xiao Yuzi took a bite and mumbled.

"Don't rush, let Mom cook another dish, then we'll eat!" Yunlu patted the two little heads and went to wash the lichen. The soaked lichen was easy to wash. Yunlu used the remaining scallions and minced garlic to make a cold salad, and added it to the cooked snake soup. The family was ready to eat.

"Brother Qin, I'll take some dumplings to Aunt Zhang's house for Yanzi to try." Yunlu put four or five dumplings into her bowl; it wasn't many, but it was a token of her goodwill.

"Okay, we'll wait for you to eat." Qin Zheng stared at the woman leaving, his gaze lingering for a long time.

Xiao Ran stuffed a round dumpling into her mouth, followed her father's gaze, and said, "Dad, stop looking, Mom will be back soon!"

After saying that, seeing Qin Zheng's gaze sweep over, Xiao Ran lowered her head and ate her dumplings as if she had no intention of doing so.

Yunlu went to Aunt Zhang's house and happened to run into Aunt Zhang who was coming out. She was carrying a bowl of cooked meat. "Today, my husband found a pigeon with an injured leg and cooked a pot of it. I was thinking of sending some to your child to try."

"Perfect, no need for any trouble, just replace it directly."

The two looked at what was in each other's bowls and smiled at each other.

"Xiao Luo, your cooking is so delicious, it makes my mouth water just smelling it. Now that it's done, hurry back, or the pigeon meat will get cold."

Yunlu glanced into the courtyard, where Huzi was feeding Xiaoyan meat. She gave Aunt Zhang a look, and the two of them moved aside. "Auntie, has Bai Lianhua come to your house recently?"

“She came the day before yesterday. Before, she was with your Qin Zheng… I was afraid you would feel uncomfortable, so I didn’t tell you.” Aunt Zhang was quite embarrassed when she mentioned this.

"Auntie, what are you saying? I just came to give you a heads-up..."

Tiger is honest and simple, and can't be the one to take the fall. Yun Luo roughly explained the situation, and Aunt Zhang's eyes widened in shock. She was quite satisfied with the white lotus and even wanted to bring her and her son together. "Xiao Luo, is what you said true?"