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

Jing Youxiang was still wearing that blue woolen coat, walking quietly, unlike her usual lively self.

She was quiet and very ladylike.

Seeing Jiang Guizhi and Xiaoqian come out carrying blankets, I asked:

"Auntie, Xiaoqian, where are you going?"

Jiang Guizhi quite liked this young nurse and was very warm towards her.

"Youxiang, let's go sleep in the backyard and make room for Tuwazi. We'll build a new house the day after tomorrow."

"Oh, then I'll help you carry it."

Jiang Guizhi quickly declined:

"No need, no need, it's not heavy. You don't need to see Tuwazi, so come inside."

After Jiang Guizhi and Lu Xiaoqian left, Jing Youxiang came in.

Lu Yao is spreading out the quilt on the kang (heated brick bed).

Seeing her come in, he quickly got out of bed and put on his shoes:

"Youxiang, what brings you here? Is something wrong?"

Jing Youxiang sat on the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed) and looked at the newly decorated room.

Although there wasn't anything fancy, it was clean and tidy, much neater than before.

A touch of sadness welled up in my heart.

Before, when I came here, I thought Lu Yao's house was very shabby, and I was much happier living in the city.

I never imagined that I would become homeless in such a short time.

I couldn't help but smile wryly:

"Lu Yao, do you remember the first time I came to your house? My brother was still alive then..."

At this point, her eyes welled up with tears.

He quickly apologized: "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said those things when you were so happy."

Lu Yao felt a pang of pain in his heart.

Come over and hug her, patting her back:

"Youxiang, life is a constant process of gaining and losing. At least from childhood to adulthood, you were protected by your brother and had a strong sense of family affection."

Jing Youxiang nodded:

"I've already come to terms with it, Lu Yao, you don't need to persuade me. I'm not the kind of person who gets stuck on things."

He lowered his head to wipe the corner of his eye, then put on a smile:

"While you were away, I went to the city to see Sister Mei and also to visit Mom and Dad. They're both doing well. Dad, in particular, said he's eating and sleeping well now, much better than before when he lived in constant fear."

Lu Yao was overjoyed.

He would be relieved if Jing Youxiang could understand.

Suddenly, Jing Youxiang stretched out her arms and hugged Lu Yao's waist:

"Lu Yao, the person I miss the most right now is you! I wish you could stay with me like this forever."

Lu Yao smiled:

"We'll always be best friends. As long as you don't leave, of course I'll stay with you. And isn't Xiao Meizi getting along well with you too?"

Jing Youxiang tilted her head back:

"Can I sleep with you tonight? Just this once!"

Lu Yao felt sorry for Jing Youxiang, but he really didn't dare to let her stay overnight in this room.

He gave a wry smile: "That's not a good idea. I'm going to marry Xiao Meizi right here. If people find out, not only will I lose my reputation, but Xiao Meizi won't be able to stand it either."

Jing Youxiang bit her lip and sighed:

"I'm so envious of Xiao Meizi! Sigh..."

Lu Yao felt that Jing Youxiang in front of him seemed a little unfamiliar.

In the past, she would have pounced on him and thrown herself into his arms, even starting to undress him. Why would she discuss things with him first?

Having experienced a dramatic change in her life, this girl seems to have matured a lot in an instant.

Just then, Yuan Shumei's voice rang out from outside:

"Lu Yao, are you home?"

"I'm here, come in."

The outer door opened, and Jing Youxiang stood up:

"Tuwazi, you talk to her, I'm leaving. I know... your relationship with her is the same as mine, I can tell!"

Lu Yao was taken aback.

The little nurse may look a bit naive, but she's not stupid at all.

Yuan Shumei has already entered:

"Oh, Yuka, you're here too?"

"I'm leaving now, you guys chat. I just came to see what the new house looks like."

As he spoke, he brushed past Yuan Shumei and left.

Lu Yao quickly asked Yuan Shumei to sit down.

I wondered if Shumei had also come over to ask to sleep with me.

Knowing I'm getting married, everyone wants to relive the old days?

I felt uneasy.

I love these girls; each one is beautiful in her own way. But you can't have your cake and eat it too. If I choose Xiao Meizi, I can't keep them all by my side.

After watching Jing Youxiang leave, Yuan Shumei sat cautiously on the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed), only sitting on half of her bottom.

"Lu Yao, can I talk to you for a while?"

Lu Yao couldn't help but laugh: "Why have you all become so polite? We're all good friends who can talk about anything, why can't we chat?"

Yuan Shumei sighed and looked around the room:

"After you get married, I'll have to be careful about how it affects me, and I won't be able to be with you all the time."

A deep sense of sorrow.

Lu Yao comforted her, saying, "You and Xiao Meizi are good friends too. You're welcome to come to my house anytime."

Yuan Shumei chuckled:

"Look at you, so arrogant! You want to keep two women as your wives?"

Lu Yao laughed too: "Xiao Meizi said she wanted to share me with you, but I didn't say that."

Yuan Shumei smiled briefly before her smile faded.

Lu Yao could tell that something was on her mind, so he asked:

"Is there anything else you want to tell me?"

Yuan Shumei didn't come here for any romantic relationship with Lu Yao.

When he asked, he told him:

"My mom said she had a fight with my dad, and she... has injuries on her body... I don't think it was my dad who hit her. In all these years, my dad has never hit my mom. She wouldn't let me see at first, I had to force her clothes open to see. She was hit pretty hard."

Yuan Shumei hesitated for a long time before telling Lu Yao.

After all, family scandals shouldn't be aired in public, and she was also afraid that Lu Yao would laugh at her.

But there was no one close to him to talk to.

Lu Yao didn't speak, but waited quietly for her to finish.

If Yuan Hai and Fan Suzhen have a conflict, I really can't get involved.

Couples who quarrel in bed often reconcile before they fall asleep; the involvement of outsiders can easily cause rifts.

"Lu Yao, I feel that Mom's arrival was very sudden. Dad had never mentioned the timber company wanting to add a wood plant before, so why did he choose you as the plant manager first?"

Lu Yao smiled slightly: "Perhaps because you and I have a good relationship?"

Yuan Shumei glared at him:

"Don't be silly. I just wanted to ask you for some advice. I don't really trust what Mom says."

Lu Yao thought for a moment:

"That way, you can talk to your mother openly and honestly. Just like you talk to me, be honest from the start to get her to be honest in return. Ask her if she's having any difficulties, and that you can help her, and so can I!"

Yuan Shumei had wanted to ask, but she couldn't bring herself to do it.

After discussing it with Lu Yao, we made a decision.

He nodded: "Okay, I'll ask her when I have a chance."

Lu Yao nodded: "If your mother has any other troubles, I really can help."

"Thank you!"

Yuan Shumei looked at Lu Yao with deep affection.

I feel so good to know a man who protects me.

However, we cannot be together often.

Suddenly, she laughed and said, "What was Jing Youxiang doing here just now? Did she want to relive your old memories?"

"Huh? What nonsense are you talking about?"

Lu Yao was so frightened that his hair stood on end.

"Jing Youxiang told you that?"

Yuan Shumei's eyes held a smile, but it was a feigned sneer:

"Don't ask who said that. Just confess, do you have that kind of relationship with Jing Youxiang?"

"No!"

Lu Yao dared not admit it.

Yuan Shumei stood up: "Fine, don't tell me then. You're teaching others to be honest. I'm not talking to you anymore."

Just as he was about to leave, Lu Yao grabbed his arm and pulled him back.

First, embrace the threat:

"Tell me now, why are you asking me this? If you don't tell me, I'll strip you naked!"