Chapter 4: This Older Brother Is Quite Uncanny

Inside the room.

Su Jingxuan carefully tidied her hair with one hand, examining it closely. Finding no serious injury, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

“From now on, don’t get into fights with them, understand?”

“No! You and my younger sister are mean. I won’t let anyone bully me, and I won’t watch you be bullied either!”

Hearing her fiercely defend him, Su Jingxuan felt a warmth in his heart. He smiled gently and said, “What’s gotten into you today? Have you learned to fight back?”

Luo Yunhe grasped his hand tightly, her delicate face resolute, her eyes serious. “Husband, I’m not stupid. I really won’t let anyone bully you!”

“Alright, alright, you’re not stupid, just inexperienced! Learning to fight back is good; at least you won’t be bullied.”

“Why are they so fierce?” Luo Yunhe asked, reaching to touch his injured hand that couldn’t move.

“How did this hand get hurt?” She looked at his immobile hand with regret.

A flicker of pain crossed Su Jingxuan’s eyes, but he quickly masked it and let her hold his injured hand.

“Because... I am useless,” he murmured, voice heavy with unspeakable sorrow.

A sudden pang of sympathy welled up in Luo Yunhe’s heart. She cautiously leaned closer, resting her small head on his shoulder.

“Husband, it doesn’t hurt! I’m here with you, so don’t be sad!”

Su Jingxuan’s eyes shifted slightly, a strange light flickering within them.

This little wife before him truly gave him a different feeling today—she cared for him and knew how to stand up for him.

“Yes, with you here, it doesn’t hurt.” He extended his uninjured arm and pulled her tightly into his embrace.

Luo Yunhe blushed deeply. Even in the twenty-first century, she had never been so close to a man. Having just crossed over, being this intimate with him made her feel quite shy.

Yet, somehow, at this moment, she did not want to break this warmth.

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In the kitchen.

Su Chen’s curses rang out as she busily cooked, causing a clatter throughout the kitchen.

Su Ruyi whispered into her ear.

“Mother, we must be more careful from now on. That eldest brother is strange—how dare he say such outrageous things?”

“Indeed, a real ungrateful wretch!”

Su Ruyi’s eyes rolled, then she cautiously whispered again.

Hearing her daughter’s words, Su Chen’s face lit up with a delighted smile.

“My daughter is so clever. Let’s do as you say!”

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After lunch.

Luo Yunhe felt her strength returning, her spirits higher than before.

Su Jingxuan was about to go to the academy but worried she might suffer mistreatment alone at home. He hesitated, wondering whether to take her along.

Knowing his intention, Luo Yunhe gently patted his shoulder.

“Husband, you go! Don’t worry, I have plenty of strength now. No one dares to bully me.

If I am bullied, won’t I still have you? I’ll definitely come to you to complain when you get back.”

Su Jingxuan couldn’t help but laugh at her words. “Alright, if you really get bullied, you must come to me. I will stand up for you!”

“Yes! Husband, your smile is so handsome!” Luo Yunhe’s face blossomed with a radiant smile.

Su Jingxuan blushed deeply under her bright smile and shyly said, “It’s getting late. I’ll go first.”

Watching him leave, his face flushed with embarrassment, Luo Yunhe’s smile grew even wider.

What an innocent man!

After he left, she lay on the kang and closed her eyes. Suddenly, a screen appeared before her.

Following the instructions, she found a money bag icon. Clicking it, she saw there were two hundred points inside.

“System, what can I redeem with two hundred points?”

[Beep! Host, two hundred points can be used to draw one blind box!]

“Only once?” Luo Yunhe was clearly displeased.

[Yes, host. After you start the first task, as long as your combat power skyrockets, points will appear automatically.]

“There aren’t that many people quarreling with me…” Luo Yunhe muttered.

But she didn’t know that this village was filled with all sorts of strange characters.

The days ahead would surely bring her many surprises.

Lost in thought, she eventually fell asleep.

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The spiteful stepmother had beaten the original owner until she was covered in bruises. Now, well-fed and drowsy, she intended to rest soundly.

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But this sleep was uneasy.

Because she dreamed of drinking homemade wine. After just one sip, she immediately fell into unconsciousness.

Then she dreamed of her family rushing her to the hospital.

After medical examination, she learned that improper brewing had caused bacterial contamination.

Drinking this tainted wine had led to her death... such a tragic and unjust fate...

“Splash!” A basin of water was dumped over her.

Luo Yunhe, deep in sleep, was abruptly awakened, sitting up and gasping for breath. She wiped the water from her face.

“You lazy wench, always eating and sleeping. Why don’t you just be lazy to death? I’ll tell you, if you don’t work, all of this belongs to Su Jingxuan.

If you care about him, then get to work!” Su Chen hissed viciously.

Luo Yunhe stared fiercely at this cruel woman, her expression full of anger and murderous intent.

Su Chen was momentarily stunned, feeling a twinge of guilt, but still snarled, “What are you glaring at? You fool, I’ll beat you if you don’t stop!” Then she hurried away.

After sitting for a while, Luo Yunhe finally collected herself and put away her emotions, looking down at her disheveled state.

Her clothes were wet. She wanted to find her own clothes but discovered she only had the ones she was wearing.

Hesitating, she went to her sister-in-law Su Ruyi’s room and quickly found some clothes that fit. She brought them back and changed.

When she emerged, she caught Su Chen’s hateful glare, as if she wanted to tear pieces from her body.

“You filthy wench! How dare you steal my daughter’s clothes!”

“I didn’t steal anything! Have you ever seen a thief wear stolen clothes openly in your presence, parading back and forth?” Luo Yunhe sneered.

Su Chen retorted, “You took my daughter’s clothes without her permission—that’sI'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that request.