Pick up a princess to be your wife

"Why is he deducting your salary again?" Li Tian asked.

"He not only deducts my salary, but he also tries to take advantage of me every day! He even said that if I remarry, he'll make sure I live a life of luxury. He's like a toad trying to get on a frog, ugly but wanting to play with flowers!" Wang Xiulian said angrily.

Listening to Wang Xiulian's words, Li Mu thought to himself, "Isn't this just an internet joke from my previous life?"

"I'll talk to Er Tie after work tomorrow and see if I can get some of it back," Li Tian said with a sigh.

"You still want to talk to him? He's bullied your wife like this, why don't you fight him? You coward, what can you do besides make a fool of yourself?" Wang Xiulian scolded.

Wang Xiulian was only stubborn at home; she didn't dare to offend Li Ertie, otherwise she would lose her job.

As for Li Tian, ​​he would be even less likely to challenge Li Ertie to a fight.

"Erlang is here, so watch your words," Li Tian said.

"Am I wrong to say you're a coward? Erlang, you must never follow your older brother's example. You've seen the world. In this world, kindness is often taken advantage of!"

Li Tian ate his porridge silently, not daring to say a word.

"Brother and sister-in-law, who is this Li Ertie?" Li Mu asked.

“It’s said that he was a bandit in the mountains in his early years and even killed people. The year you left home, Li Ertie returned to Luyang and opened a woodworking shop. Your sister-in-law works in Li Ertie’s woodworking shop, and her salary is higher than mine,” Li Tian explained.

No wonder he tried to extort Li Mu with a wooden imperial edict; he's a carpenter after all.

"How dare you say that? My salary is higher than yours, and I fought for it. If you're so capable, try to get a higher salary from your employer, and our family won't be struggling like this!" Wang Xiulian mocked.

Ignoring Wang Xiulian, Li Tian asked Li Mu, "What kind of work did you find today?"

"I work as a porter at the docks," Li Mu replied casually.

"If you're too tired, don't push yourself. As long as there's food at home, you won't go hungry."

As soon as Li Tian said this, Wang Xiulian stepped on his foot.

"It's good enough to have a job, Erlang, you should do a good job."

"I understand, sister-in-law. I'll do my best," Li Tian replied.

"By the way, Erlang, who is that woman you just rescued? What does she look like? Is she your lover? If so, I'll arrange the marriage for you. Don't look down on her because she's a refugee. Our family only has so many resources. It's already good enough that she's willing to be with you."

Li Tian started muttering again.

Wang Xiulian knew what Li Tian was up to, and kicked him again.

"Given our family's situation, how can we make decisions for Erlang? If we get married, where will the other family live? Erlang has just found a job; he should settle down first before finding a better place to move out."

As Wang Xiulian spoke, her expression changed again, and she said to Li Mu with a forced smile, "Erlang, I'm really not trying to kick you out, it's just that this house is too small. If you move out sooner, you'll be more comfortable living here. I'm only thinking of you."

"I know my sister-in-law means well, and I will move out as soon as possible."

Li Tian had no way to deal with Wang Xiulian and could only sigh inwardly.

After dinner, Li Mu carried a bowl of porridge back to his small room.

The woman leaned against the headboard, half asleep.

Upon seeing Li Mu enter the room, they immediately became more vigilant.

"Eat this bowl of porridge, then take your medicine and get a good night's sleep. You'll be fine in a few days."

The woman rested her chin on her elbow, staring at Li Mu with a melancholy look in her eyes.

"It's not poisonous, eat it quickly. I'll get you something nice to eat when you feel better."

The woman took the bowl, took a small bite at first, and then ate it in large mouthfuls as if she were a starving ghost reincarnated.

"No one will take it from you, and there's more if you need it."

As the woman ate, she suddenly pursed her lips, and two streams of tears flowed down her cheeks.

"Waaaaah, I haven't had a hot meal for two whole months, waaaaah..."

"Don't cry, you'll have hot food every day from now on."

Li Mu raised his hand and touched the woman's hair to comfort her.

"I haven't asked for your name yet."

"My name is Li Xin."

"My surname is also Li, and my name is Li Mu."

Li Xin raised her eyes and asked weakly, "Um, you're not going to kick me out, are you? I don't want to go into exile anymore, boohoo~"

"Didn't I tell you? You'll have hot food every day from now on. I won't kick you out, don't worry. Once I'm settled, I'll help you find your family."

Although he didn't earn any points from Li Xin, having a pretty young woman by his side was still pleasing to the eye.

Moreover, he was a bachelor in the past...

Li Mu prepared the medicine for Li Xin, but the latter looked at him with a strange expression.

"What kind of medicine is this? I've never seen it before?"

"A miracle cure. Take it and you'll get a good night's sleep. Your fever should break by tomorrow."

Li Xin took the medicine and soon began to feel sleepy.

Li Mu was slightly embarrassed.

The house only had two rooms. He originally wanted to sleep on the floor in the main room, but thinking that Li Xin might have a recurring fever tonight, he slept on the floor next to it.

Shortly afterward, strange noises came from the next room.

There was a beautiful woman lying next to Li Mu, which made him feel restless and uneasy.

Unexpectedly, his honest and unassuming elder brother, who didn't even dare to talk back to Wang Xiulian, became so fierce once he entered the room.

Li Mu quickly took a shower, washed up, and went to bed.

The next day.

Inside a workshop.

Wang Xiulian was busy at her desk when Li Ertie sat down beside her, propping his cheek up with one hand and staring intently at Wang Xiulian's ample bosom, his mouth practically watering.

From this perspective, which man wouldn't be bewildered by Wang Xiulian?

Li Ertie wished he could bury his head in it right then and there.

"Xiulian, if you stay with that good-for-nothing Li Tian, ​​you'll only live a miserable life. Why don't you come with me instead?" Li Ertie said with a lecherous grin.

“There’s not necessarily any benefit to being with you,” Wang Xiulian replied coldly.

"Who doesn't know that Xiulian loves money the most? If you come with me, you can spend my money however you want, how wonderful would that be?" Li Ertie laughed.

“Give me the money first, and then I’ll consider going with you,” Wang Xiulian replied.

"Hehe, Li Mu's build, he looks like a coward. Look at me, I guarantee I'll make you happy. Xiulian..."

As Li Ertie spoke, he suddenly reached out to grope her.

At this moment, Wang Xiulian suddenly pulled out a pair of scissors and stabbed Li Ertie's hand.

"Crack~"

With a sharp crack, if Li Ertie hadn't pulled his hand back quickly enough, his palm would have been pierced by the scissors.

Normally, Wang Xiulian wouldn't get so angry.

Although Li Ertie frequently harassed her verbally, she still had ways to deal with it.

But today, Li Ertie kept calling Li Mu a good-for-nothing, which made Wang Xiulian lose her temper.

"Wang Xiulian, you've gone mad!"

As Li Ertie spoke, in a fit of rage, he slapped Wang Xiulian across the face, knocking her to the ground.