Joyful Motherhood in a Rural Family

Chapter 197: 195: A Good Start, People Everywhere, Hearts in the Court and Countryside

“Really? True or false?”

“Of course it’s true! Ruo Ruo, be good and don’t be naughty.”

“I’m not being naughty, Teacher! Recently, someone has really been following Ruo Ruo. Teacher, don’t you believe that I am telling the truth?” Gan Miaoruo pouted in grievance.

Liu Sisi was somewhat surprised. Though Ruo Ruo was mischievous and willful, deep down she had a proud nature and would not stoop to lying!

Could it be that someone really intended to harm Ruo Ruo?

“In that case, let the two of them take turns protecting you! How does that sound?”

Liu Sisi pondered for a moment and proposed.

Though she had never seen Zuo Xingyu’s abilities, she knew about Di Yelei’s hunting skills from the amount of game he brought back.

“Fine! I’ll go tell Uncle Su first.”

Without waiting for Liu Sisi to speak again, Gan Miaoruo bounced over to County Magistrate Su and whispered in his ear, tugging on his sleeve.

County Magistrate Su nodded repeatedly.

“Ahem! Zuo Xingyu, Di Yelei.”

County Magistrate Su gave Gan Miaoruo a reassuring look and coughed lightly, ordering, “From now on, you two will be responsible for ensuring Ruo Ruo’s safety. Understand? As for the specific arrangements, just… just follow Ruo Ruo’s instructions. Understand?”

“Yes, Your Honor.”

Both of them hurriedly acknowledged the order.

Madam Gan Senior, who had remained silent all this time, had a glint in her eyes, and then she laughed!

“My granddaughter and I in Macheng County are completely dependent on County Magistrate Su’s care and protection. When I write to my husband next time, I’ll make sure to give him a good account of everything.”

This statement made County Magistrate Su inexplicably excited, as he had accomplished his goal for today! He immediately knelt down and thanked her with the grand salute of a teacher-student.

“Student thanks Old Madam for the cultivation and support!”

In just a short while, County Magistrate Su had transformed from a junior to a student, changing quite rapidly!

“You need not be so formal, quickly stand up!”

Old Madam Gan’s face was full of kindness as she waved her hand, then turned back to chat with County Magistrate Su for a while. Seeing fatigue on Old Madam Gan’s face, County Magistrate Su took the hint and left tactfully.

As soon as County Magistrate Su left, Liu Sisi hurriedly thanked Old Madam Gan, “Thank you, Old Madam, for helping my husband. Sisi is grateful to you.”

“Teacher, there’s no need for such formalities. Ruo Ruo has always been a headache for me. I’m happy to see you two getting along so well. Consider this a small token of my appreciation.” Old Madam Gan smiled with her eyes half-closed as she waved her hand.

Gan Miaoruo quickly jumped out from the side.

“Grandmother is right! Teacher, you are being unfair! How can you just thank my grandmother without thanking Ruo Ruo? If not for Ruo Ruo being here, that greedy ghost, County Magistrate Su, wouldn’t have agreed!”

Liu Sisi couldn’t help but laugh at this!

“Of course, the one who deserves the most thanks is our good Ruo Ruo. Sisi thanks you.”

Gan Miaoruo smirked and laughed!

Looking at the left-behind and sulking Zuo Xingyu, and then at the obviously still dazed Di Yelei, she couldn’t help but giggle and pout.

“Teacher, I have a reason for doing this. You better not forget what you promised me back then! Teacher…”

“Of course I won’t.”

Liu Sisi couldn’t help but laugh too.

After a brief chat, Old Madam Gan got up and excused herself, “The two of you are deeply in love and today happens to be the Mid-Autumn Festival. You two should enjoy yourselves. We won’t disturb your pleasant mood and will take our leave first!”

As soon as she heard they were leaving, Gan Miaoruo naturally protested!

“No! Grandma, the teacher just said he wants to go to the Goddess of Mercy’s temple. I think…”

“Ruo Ruo, today is Mid-Autumn Festival, a day for family reunion. Your father might come back. How can you still have the heart to linger outside?” Madam Gan Senior interrupted Gan Miaoruo.

“But I want to…” Gan Miaoruo remained persistent.

“Silly child, the teacher has important things to do, there’s no place for you to meddle.”

Madam Gan laughed cheerfully and looked at Liu Sisi, hastily persuading Gan Miaoruo. After exchanging pleasantries, they said their goodbyes and left.

Before she left, she also took Zuo Xingyu with her!

Only when Zuo Xingyu left and turned back, giving Liu Sisi a glance, did she feel like her heart was entangled by a poisonous snake. She instinctively hid behind Di Yelei.

Only after they were all gone did Liu Sisi let out a sigh and sat down.

Looking at Di Yelei next to her, it seemed like she was really seeing him for the first time, as if he was a stranger.

“Sisi, what’s wrong? Why are you looking at me like that?”

Di Yelei looked down at himself and found nothing unusual, before raising his head and smiling.

“Didn’t I just tell you to refuse? Why did you agree?”

“You kept blinking just now, I thought…”

“…”

The two stared at each other.

Liu Sisi thought for a while and sighed, “Being a constable, you have to catch criminals. What if something… happens? What would we do?”

She couldn’t mention Zuo Xingyu’s matter, so she could only bring it up indirectly.

Instead, Di Yelei breathed a sigh of relief and held her hand, “Silly! What man doesn’t take risks when working outside? Some people choke to death at home eating. If you’re afraid of this and that, what can you do?”

Of course, Liu Sisi knew that was the case, but was this honest man aware of the poisonous snake that lies ahead?

Liu Sisi had no confidence in her heart!

“But…”

“A real man should have his heart on the world and his responsibilities, to achieve great things! Although being a constable may be a lowly position now, it’s a good start. In the future, I’ll definitely make progress and make you and our children have a good life!”

“…”

Looking at his honest smile, Liu Sisi couldn’t imagine those words came from his mouth!

However, thinking about how he talked confidently in front of Madam Gan Senior, she felt the need to re-evaluate him.

“Are you not convinced by your husband?”

Di Yelei raised his eyebrows in surprise.

“No… Didn’t we say we were going to the Zen temple? Let’s go!”

Liu Sisi shook her head and took the lead to walk forward.

It wasn’t that she didn’t trust him; she didn’t trust her own judgment now.

Following the path and walking forward, sometimes crossing the small bridge over the stream, sometimes walking along the cobblestone path, and sometimes gradually climbing up along the stream.

Strolling along the way, turning past a mountain bay, the sound of a rushing waterfall echoed in their ears.

They were almost at Black Dragon Pool!

Black Dragon Pool is located between Heilong Mountain and Black Pond Mountain, a deep pool formed by the convergence of numerous waterfalls. The pool water flows through the mid-hill, meandering among the mountains, and eventually pours into the Lake of Forgetfulness below, never ceasing throughout the years.

Walking with the crowd, they soon arrived near Black Dragon Pool.