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

Chapter 384 The Disrespectful Little Beast

Lu Yao realized the timing was off.

She went home after parting ways with Jing Youxiang.

It came back on its own.

Jing Youxiang is unlikely to come.

As long as it's not her, Lu Yao isn't afraid of anyone.

"Who is it? Don't you recognize them?"

Jing Youxiang has come twice; Xiaoqian knows her.

"I know her. She's Niu Erya from Shanghewan Village. She said she brought you a bag of hawthorns on behalf of her grandfather. They were grown in her own backyard."

"oh!"

Lu Yao remembered the big-eyed girl with thick eyebrows who had helped him deliver the dairy cows.

Later, she even had Huang Yuejuan prepare some medicine and send it to Niu Wannian.

After getting out of the car, he said to Fan Suzhen:

"Auntie, come inside and warm up for a while, then I'll take you to find Shumei."

"Yes, it'd better hurry, lest Shumei's father wakes up and comes looking for us again."

"Okay."

Lu Yao delivered the firecrackers into the storeroom, then went inside, where he saw Jiang Guizhi chatting with Niu Erya.

Melon seeds and candy were laid out on the kang (a heated brick bed) for guests.

Niu Erya was wearing a brand-new floral cotton-padded jacket, with a red ribbon tied in her braid, dressed like a bride.

As soon as she saw Lu Yao enter, she quickly stood up, pulled her cotton-padded coat tighter with both hands, and looked at Lu Yao with a slightly shy expression:

"Brother Wa, you're back!"

Just from that look in her eyes, Fan Suzhen behind her could tell at a glance that this girl, like Liu Shuangyan, was also interested in Lu Yao!

Ah, outstanding men always attract so much attention.

Someone like Yuan Hai, because he's the factory director, has all the young girls and wives in the factory trying to get close to him. If I hadn't been keeping a close eye on him, some of them probably would have already snuggled into his bed.

Looking at the half-sack of hawthorns on the ground, Lu Yao laughed:

"You brought it here? Why are you being so polite?"

Niu Erya quickly explained, "Grandpa asked me to bring this. Grandpa's health has improved a lot recently, and he can even dig manure outside now. He said it's all thanks to you, otherwise he would have had to hide on the kang (heated brick bed) all winter and wouldn't dare to leave the house."

"Hey, it's nothing."

Jiang Guizhi was also surprised to see that her son had brought back a middle-aged woman, and quickly asked who she was.

Lu Yao then introduced it to his mother.

Even if she said she was Shumei's mother, she wouldn't recognize her. She would say that she was Yuan Hai's wife, the factory manager of Jiangzhou Timber Company, and Fan Suzhen, the company's accountant.

Jiang Guizhi was immediately taken aback upon hearing this.

Get up and offer your seat.

No wonder she looks so different from the other female villagers; she has such a refined air about her.

I felt inferior to them.

My son has really made something of himself; he's constantly in contact with leaders.

Lu Yao chatted with Niu Erya for a few minutes, while Jiang Guizhi chatted with Fan Suzhen.

Lu Yao saw Fan Suzhen rubbing her hands incessantly.

Knowing she was anxious, he told Er Ya:

"I have to go out for a bit. You and Mom sit for a while. I'll be back soon. When I get back, I'll cut a piece of wolf meat for your grandpa."

"Okay, I'll wait for you. You go ahead and do your work."

Niu Erya rubbed her bottom and sat down on the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed).

They seemed so docile and obedient.

Lu Yao walked out, Fan Suzhen followed, and Jiang Guizhi was about to see him off.

Lu Yao didn't let her see him off, but asked her to stay and chat with Er Ya.

Once outside on the main road, they saw Liu Shuangyan running back from the west, panting heavily.

"Company Commander Lu, aren't you going to do anything about your third uncle? He stole my vehicle!"

"Huh? How did he get so bold?"

"Who knew, I had just parked my bike at the door when he came over and asked, 'Is Tuwazi back?' I said 'Yes,' and then he rode off on my bike. I chased after him for a long time but couldn't catch up. That kid stood up and pedaled like crazy."

Lu Yao gave his car to Liu Shuangyan:

"Alright, you don't need to follow me anymore. You ride my bike home, and I'll take it back when he gets back."

Liu Shuangyan took it angrily.

She was originally going to stay at Lu Yao's house for a while, but when she saw Lu Yao come out again and take Fan Suzhen to Ding Dahu's house, she didn't go with them.

Get on your bike:

"Company Commander Lu, I'm coming to visit you on New Year's Eve."

"What are you playing?"

"Anything is fine, we'll see when the time comes."

With Fan Suzhen present, Liu Shuangyan couldn't say much.

Although she's in her early twenties, she's still a big kid at heart and has a playful spirit.

People of that era all looked forward to the New Year; although they were poor, they had hope for the future.

The bicycle seat was a bit high, and Liu Shuangyan's legs weren't long enough, so she rode by twisting her hips back and forth, fully demonstrating the flexibility of her waist.

Fan Suzhen watched her retreating figure, then looked at Lu Yao:

"Both of these girls are quite pretty, and I think they both like you."

Lu Yao laughed and said, "They're all kids from the neighboring village."

Fan Suzhen couldn't help but think to herself that if she wanted Shumei to find a partner like this, she should make her move as soon as possible.

Shumei is definitely better than these two girls in terms of qualifications.

They followed Lu Yao to Ding Dahu's house.

Ding Dahu is milking cows in the yard.

I've recently developed a strong bond with Little Flower Cow.

Whether there's something to talk about or not, I like to chat with Xiaohua for a bit.

He was sitting on a small stool, squeezing Xiaohua's breasts with both hands, talking with a smile:

"Little Flower, if my wife had breasts as big as yours, she could have several children and support them all! It's a pity she can't even have one, she's like a mule—a complete waste!"

Just then, Lu Yao arrived and heard him talking to himself in the courtyard.

"Hey, Uncle Dahu, Aunt Chunfang can't have children, so don't you dare try anything with Xiaohua! I said I wanted to borrow milk from Niu Baisui, not a pregnancy!"

Ding Dahu got up and saw it was Lu Yao, and couldn't help but laugh and scold:

"You little rascal, you're always causing trouble with everyone. Your aunt will scold you if she hears you."

She came over with a basin of milk to open the door.

Seeing Fan Suzhen ask Lu Yao:

"Who is this?"

"Shumei's mother has come to see Shumei."

"Oh my, that's a very important guest! Come on in!"

She gestured for Fan Suzhen to step forward, then winked at Lu Yao from behind and whispered:

"What, did you give yourself away?"

Lu Yao replied in a low voice, "It's nothing. Her mother is on Shumei's side and won't let her go home."

"oh."

Ding Dahu was relieved.

Looking at Fan Suzhen from behind, he said, "Shumei's figure is like his mother's, with a slim waist and big hips, and she can give birth to boys."

Lu Yao laughed heartily. Ding Dahu, who was missing his son terribly, reminded him, "His mother gave birth to two girls."

Ding Dahu scratched his head: "Yeah, you see, sometimes what the old folks say isn't accurate."

Lu Yao teased him, "Aunt Chunfang's hindquarters aren't small either, why isn't she having children? Should I take a look at her?"

Ding Dahu nudged Lu Yao with his elbow: "You disrespectful little beast, stop messing around."

Now Lu Yao and Ding Dahu have made up, and they're like old friends who are not related by age. They don't get angry no matter how deep or shallow their conversation is.

Fan Suzhen listened to the two whispering behind her, but didn't know what they were saying.

He walked to the door and asked:

"This room?"

The Ding family's house has two doors to the outer rooms.

One was the west room, where Ding Mei and Yuan Shumei lived, and the other was the east room, where Ding Dahu and Xie Chunfang lived.

The east wing has three rooms: a kitchen in the middle, one room on each side, and the empty room opposite is where Ding Youliang lived when he was alive.

Ding Dahu directed, "Let's go to the east room first. Xiao Meizi and Shumei haven't gotten up yet. I'll go call them."

Lu Yao waved his hand: "Uncle Da Hu, you stay with the guests, I'll go call them."

Upon hearing that the two girls hadn't gotten up, Lu Yao perked up a bit.

Ding Mei and Yuan Shumei were both very beautiful, and Lu Yao enjoyed watching them sleep.

Especially when Yuan Shumei sat down that day, it was really beautiful!

With a slightly sleazy air, Lu Yao arrived at the west room.

I opened the door; it was locked.

The crack in the door was quite large, but I didn't have Jing Youxiang's needlework skills.

He pulled out a dagger, inserted the tip, and pried open the bolt in a few seconds.

Quietly, quietly, they opened the door, lifted the curtain, and slipped inside.