Reborn 73 years later, he takes his mother-in-law hunting in the mountains.

Ding Mei barely slept that night.

So much has happened these past few days.

My brother died, and I didn't even get to see him one last time.

No matter how bad Ding Youliang is to others or how bad his reputation is, he is quite good to Ding Mei.

So how could Ding Mei not be heartbroken?

My father, Ding Dahu, is stubborn and doesn't understand people; he insists on helping me climb the social ladder.

The country bumpkin is so stupid that he doesn't understand himself.

Lying on the kang (heated brick bed) in the Lu family's house, how could one possibly sleep well?

Lu Xiaoqian, who had slept all night, was full of energy.

While chatting with Ding Mei about this and that, he suddenly blurted out this question, which caught Ding Mei off guard.

She blushed immediately and asked in return:

"Xiaoqian, would you like me to be your sister-in-law?"

"Of course I like you. You're so pretty, and you're the same age as my brother. It's just that my family is a bit poor, and I'm afraid your dad will look down on my brother."

Unexpectedly, Lu Xiaoqian, at such a young age, saw through the essence of the matter.

That hit the nail on the head.

Ding Mei denied it: "My dad just doesn't understand Tuwazi. Actually, your brother is very capable."

So he told Lu Xiaoqian how Lu Yao faced the wolf pack in the mountains without flinching.

It is also said that he used his wisdom to wipe out the entire wolf pack and even blocked their retreat route outside the cave, which led to his encounter with the wolf king.

This part is a patchwork version of what she heard from Tie Zhu and Gou Shengzi, and from Lu Yao.

However, Lu Xiaoqian found it delightful.

He forgot the promise he made to Ding Mei as his sister-in-law.

Lu Yao, who was standing at the door, was so anxious that he kept pacing around in circles.

I wanted to hear what Ding Mei had to say, but somehow the topic of her killing the wolf king came up again.

Lu Xiaoqian was extremely nervous upon hearing this.

Knowing that her brother's hand was not seriously injured, she was still frightened when Ding Mei told her that Lu Yao had directly shoved his hand into the wolf's mouth and pulled it straight up to its throat, so she grabbed Ding Mei's hand tightly.

Lu Yao waited for a while longer, thinking that the two of them would not say anything more.

Just as she was about to enter the house, Lu Xiaoqian asked another question:

"Sister Ding Mei, do you admire my brother as much as I do? Do you like him? Would you like to be his wife?"

Lu Yao stopped again.

Ding Mei fell silent.

How could a young woman possibly take the initiative to say that she wants to be someone's wife?

She sighed, "Your brother doesn't like me at all. He's always trying to get me to marry Zheng Wenli! It's so annoying!"

Lu Xiaoqian asked, "Who is Zheng Wenli?"

Ding Mei gave her a brief introduction to Zheng Wenli.

Lu Xiaoqian chuckled, "Sis, maybe my brother was testing you. He just likes to joke around. Don't you think about it? When the blizzard came, neither your dad nor your brother went into the mountains to chase you, but my brother did! Would he risk his life for a girl he doesn't even like?"

Lu Yao's heart skipped a beat.

Xiaoqian is so young, yet she's pretending to be a relationship expert?

However... she's right.

I really didn't think about the danger at the time.

Not only are blizzards in the mountains deadly at any moment, but encountering a pack of wolves is certain death.

But at the time, I wasn't thinking about anything; I was just afraid something might happen to Ding Mei.

Is it all because she is Zheng Shuang's mother?

But I don't think I really thought about Zheng Shuang back then!

I just couldn't let anything happen to Ding Mei.

Lu Xiaoqian's words were just as shocking to Ding Mei.

Yes, what man would risk his life for you?

Her eyes welled up with tears: "Xiaoqian, actually... I really like your brother. It's just that he doesn't like me!"

Ding Mei broke down at that moment.

He no longer cared about the girl's reserve and cried.

"I don't care if your family is poor or not, I don't care what my dad says, I'm just waiting for your brother to say one word. As long as he says you like me, I'll be a member of the Lu family for life!"

"..."

Lu Yao had already guessed Ding Mei's thoughts, but when Ding Mei said it herself, it still struck him like a thunderbolt.

How can this be done?

To be honest, I like Ding Mei.

Because he loved her, Lu Yao slept with all sorts of women, but he never touched her.

The key question is, will you marry her after you've had sex with her?

If I don't marry her, Ding Mei's fiery temper will inevitably cause her great harm.

If you marry Zheng Shuang, will you still want her?

At this moment, the smiling Zheng Shuang reappeared before our eyes.

Every frown and smile is a longing that haunts my dreams.

Lu Yao was truly stumped.

If Ding Mei weren't Zheng Shuang's mother, he would have taken action long ago.

This one relationship, however, has firmly bound him to it.

Just then, a voice called out from behind:

"Ah! Who?"

After she finished making the pancakes, she went inside to wash her hands, but bumped into Lu Yao on the back. Only then did she notice someone standing at the door.

Upon recognizing Lu Yao, she angrily smeared him with cornmeal:

"What are you doing standing here like a log, you country bumpkin! Get inside!"

One sentence startled Ding Mei, who was lying in bed on the kang (a heated brick bed), so she quickly covered her head with the blanket.

His face was burning as if it had been scalded by hot water.

Lu Yao came in.

Lu Xiaoqian looked up at him: "Brother, were you eavesdropping on my conversation with Sister Ding Mei?"

"No, I just got back!"

Lu Yao hadn't figured out how to deal with Ding Mei's feelings yet, and didn't want to break the ice.

When she realized he hadn't heard her, Ding Mei finally stuck her head out.

Looking at Lu Yao.

A handsome and spirited young man.

Lu Yao looked at her swollen, peach-like eyes and felt a pang of heartache.

He reached out and touched her face: "Don't be too sad. You can stay at my house. You can go back when your dad stops being stubborn."

If it were before, Ding Mei would have dodged long ago if Lu Yao had touched her like that.

But today she tilted her face up so Lu Yao could touch it, just like a docile kitten.

Now that he had expressed his feelings to Xiaoqian, he felt less embarrassed.

Lu Xiaoqian watched from the side and couldn't help but laugh:

"Brother, you'd better treat my sister Ding Mei well from now on."

"Stop talking nonsense, you're so talkative. When have I ever treated her badly?"

During breakfast, Ding Mei would take a bite of food and then steal a glance at Lu Yao.

Actually, when they were in the mountains, Lu Yao would not have objected to being with her if he wanted to.

Even if her legs hurt at that time, Lu Yao might not necessarily refuse if she wanted to.

After spending one night in the cave, she had completely fallen in love with Lu Yao.

I'm just too shy to confess my feelings.

Now that he's told his girlfriend, it's like he's confessed halfway.

I still really want to hear Lu Yao say, "Ding Mei, be my wife."

But Lu Yao ate two large pancakes without looking up.

After finishing his meal, he spoke: "I have to go to the militia today and return the car to my friend. I'll be leaving soon. Xiao Meizi, take good care of your injury and don't overthink things!"

Ding Mei frowned: "What do you mean by 'overthinking'? What do you mean?"

Lu Xiaoqian also said to Lu Yao, "You can't even say nice things properly!"

Then, while touching Ding Mei's toes, he explained to Lu Yao, "My brother just wants you to rest and recover without moving around on the kang (heated brick bed), so he won't worry about you."

Ding Mei glared at Lu Yao.

Turn your head to one side.

I wonder if this guy even heard me.

He's making it so obvious, yet he pretends not to understand.

Ding Mei is now confused about whether he likes her or not.

Lu Yao left, but Lu Xiaoqian continued to chatter with her, while Ding Mei seemed distracted.

Lu Yao came out and found Gou Shengzi and Tie Zhu.

Tell them to go to Wang Fugui's house to borrow a bicycle, saying that they were sent there by themselves, and Wang Fugui wouldn't dare refuse.

Then they went to the commune and did this and that.

After giving them instructions, I drove straight to Shuiling Town.

Upon arriving in town, we first went to the police station to find Zuo Shouquan.

As soon as the car stopped, the police officers from the local police station came out.

There weren't any jeeps in the town, so when one suddenly appeared, people assumed it was a leader.

Zuo Shouquan has already taken over.