Chapter 40: This Sister-in-Law Is No Easy Mark Either

Just as he arrived in the area, he saw a large crowd of villagers gathered around, wondering what they were looking at, so he curiously joined the crowd as well.

Upon seeing that a patch of barren land had actually been cleared up completely and neatly by a petite figure, who was still diligently hauling weeds away, and listening to the discussions of the people around him, his curiosity toward this eldest sister-in-law deepened even further.

Seeing that the villagers had all dispersed, Su Jingxing finally stepped into the plot.

"Sister-in-law, keeping busy?"

Luo Yunhe had just tossed a bunch of weeds onto the edge of the ditch. Turning around, she saw Su Jingxing standing in her field.

"Second brother, what brings you to the fields? Is something the matter?"

"Nothing much, just heard that you bought a piece of barren land here, Sister-in-law. Although you've managed to clear it up quite nicely, it hardly seems suitable for planting anything, does it? Why waste your time here? Eldest brother is really something else too—how could he let you shoulder all this hard work by yourself? Sister-in-law, if you ever need help, just give me a shout. I guarantee I'll come right over!"

Luo Yunhe raised an eyebrow, the corners of her mouth curling up slightly. "...Oh, since second brother has put it that way, wouldn't it be a waste of your kind intentions if I didn't call upon you? However, I really do need some assistance lately. If you have the time, could you help me with a small favor?"

Hearing this, Su Jingxing felt a surge of secret delight, thinking that the opportunity he had been waiting for had finally arrived.

He nodded hastily and said, "Of course, no problem at all! Just name it, Sister-in-law!"

Luo Yunhe smiled faintly, a flash of mischievous cunning in her eyes. "How fortuitous. I happen to need a large quantity of logs, about as thick as an arm and taller than a man. If second brother has the time, how about helping me go up the mountain to chop some down and bring them back?"

The smile on Su Jingxing's face froze instantly. He widened his eyes, hardly daring to believe his ears.

He had expected Luo Yunhe to ask him to do something effortless, not scaling the mountain to chop down timber.

He couldn't help but groan inwardly, but too embarrassed to refuse, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and agree. "...Alright, I understand."

Watching his reluctant expression, Luo Yunhe found it rather amusing inside.

She deliberately asked with a great show of concern, "Second brother, do you find this task too daunting? If you don't want to go, I won't force you."

Su Jingxing shook his head vigorously, forcing a smile. "Not at all, how could I be unwilling? Don't worry, Sister-in-law, I'll definitely bring back what you need."

Luo Yunhe nodded with satisfaction and said with a smile, "That's wonderful, thank you for your hard work, second brother. Just leave the logs right here at the edge of the field when you bring them back."

With a beaming smile, Luo Yunhe finished speaking and went back to her work.

Su Jingxing felt rather humiliated; he had made his intentions so obvious, yet this eldest sister-in-law was utterly impervious to charm.

Coming back this time had indeed brought a surprise, and that surprise was none other than this eldest sister-in-law.

Eldest brother certainly had great fortune.

That evening, Su Jingxuan returned. In her room, Luo Yunhe was holding a carbonized wooden twig, starting to sketch and doodle.

Because the paper in her hands was far too precious, she was exceptionally cautious with every single stroke she made.

"Husband, you're back? The meal is in the pot and should still be warm. Go eat in a little while!"

Seeing that she didn't even lift her head, busy writing and drawing something, Su Jingxuan walked over.

"Wife, what is this?"

"Oh, this? I'm planning out the grape trellis. And right here, if I modify this part and install a waterwheel, irrigating our land will become so much easier!"

Looking at the remarkably well-crafted blueprint, Su Jingxuan nodded. "And what is this empty space for?"

"Haven't thought of that yet. I'll figure it out when the time comes!"

I'll find a way for you!"

"Got it, husband, go eat your meal!"

Su Jingxuan headed to the kitchen, while Luo Yunhe stayed in the room to continue refining her blueprint.

Perhaps because Su Jingxing had returned with his wife, Mother Su and the others had been exceptionally quiet these past few days.

No quarrels, no disturbances, resembling a genuinely warm and harmonious extended family.

Yet, all of this was merely an illusion.

Late at night, Luo Yunhe was deep in sleep when she was suddenly jolted awake by a series of sounds coming from outside.

The noises weren't very loud, but they were deeply suggestive.

The sounds were coming directly from the adjacent room. Because the soundproofing was poor, they could be heard crystal clear inside her own room.

"Husband, slower... I can't take much more..."

"Wife, endure a little longer..."

These sounds were intensely intimate, enough to make anyone blush and their heart race.

Luo Yunhe instantly felt a sense of unease; listening to these sounds felt practically like watching adult videos.

Especially in the middle of the night, she didn't even dare to move a muscle.

She had been together with Su Jingxuan for nearly a month now, yet Su Jingxuan had never once entertained such thoughts.

Now, hearing these sounds, would he...

Yet this body