Chapter 24: Something Happened!

“Am I short-sighted?” Yao Dajie couldn’t help but feel angry. “Don’t I care about my own man? Isn’t it because your children have no meat to eat that they’re craving it?”

In their home, Yao Anguo and his wife spoiled their daughter Yao Simeng the most, always ensuring she had the best food.

Even the grandchildren had to stand aside; as adults, how could they not consider their own children’s needs?

“Dajie, Erjie, don’t get angry! I still have some meat in my room; I’ll give those dried meats to my nephews and nieces!”

Yao Simeng was so determined that her brothers couldn’t go!

Moreover, she wanted to replace the person who had sounded the alarm during the previous incident.

Yao Dajie and Yao Erjie exchanged glances. Though they were still upset, the thought of their children having dried meat to eat calmed them down.

At that moment, Yao mother called out from outside, prompting everyone to hurry out.

In the room, only the pregnant Jiang Yuman and Yao San’s wife were left.

Yao San’s wife looked at Jiang Yuman, hesitating: “Yuman, do you think they should go or not?”

Unlike the two sisters-in-law, she was bold and had a strong temper.

She felt this was an opportunity.

Previously, she had been uncertain about the villagers going out, feeling there was no one to back them up.

But now, the situation was different.

Jiang Yuman didn’t dare give a decisive answer and could only say, “That’s up to you. Anyway, both Jingchen and my dad are good shooters.”

“I’m going to let my husband join,” Yao San’s wife bit her lip.

Fortune favors the bold; she was about to give birth and needed to eat something good.

She didn’t expect to rely on her in-laws, as most of their attention was focused on their daughter.

The little bit that was left mostly went to the first and second families, and her third family received nothing.

If she didn’t think about herself, she had to think about the child soon to be born.

With that, Yao San’s wife made up her mind and found a chance to tell Yao Zhenjiang, who to signed up.

Neither of the older brothers wanted to go, and Yao Anguo felt relieved when he learned that his third son had registered. If none of his sons went, the villagers would surely laugh at them.

However, Yao Simeng was furious.

During dinner, she shot glares at Yao San’s wife, unable to understand why the family had such a reckless person.

She tried to persuade him, “Third brother, there’s no command in this wild boar hunt; it’s just a disorganized mess, and it’s very dangerous. You really shouldn’t go!”

Yao Zhenjiang dismissed her concerns, “With so many people there, what danger is there? Besides, Fu Jingchen is here; nothing will happen.”

Among men, one could judge character well, and Fu Jingchen’s skills were evident; Yao Zhenjiang had sensed he was no ordinary person from the first glance.

Now he learned that Fu Jingchen had come from the army.

Yao Simeng, seeing her brother take it lightly, bit her lip in frustration, tears welling in her eyes.

Yao Dajie and Yao Erjie, noticing her distress, quickly said, “Oh, little sister, it’s not that serious; it’s late at night, don’t cry.”

Yao’s mother, feeling sorry for her daughter, directly said, “Old three, your sister has said this; you really shouldn’t go.”

Yao Zhenjiang felt troubled seeing his little sister cry and opened his mouth to agree.

“No way!” At that moment, Yao San’s wife stood up and slammed the table:

“Mom, Dad, and little sister, you’ve never cared about anything we’ve done, but now you want to stop us from going to hunt wild boars?”

“Old three’s family!” Yao mother’s expression darkened, “What are you talking about? Old Three is my son; can’t I manage him?”

Yao San’s wife looked directly at her husband, “If you still consider me your wife, you’ll listen to me.”

“Alright, Mom, let’s not talk about it anymore. I’m going,” Yao Zhenjiang said decisively, wanting to avoid a heated argument at home.

“You’ll definitely regret this, Third Sister-in-law!”

After Yao Simeng finished speaking, she was so angry that she didn’t eat her meal and ran back to her room, with Yao mother quickly following after her.

Yao San’s wife pretended not to hear.

By the next morning, the final list for those going up the mountain still had Yao Zhenjiang’s name on it.

Upon hearning this, Yao San’s wife came over to Jiang Yuman and shared her feelings about the situation, feeling quite relieved.

“Back home, it’s just the two of us, with no love from our parents. No matter how much we do, it’s never enough compared to others. This time, at least it’s something we can decide for ourselves.”

She was now completely determined.

Jiang Yuman nodded. “If you want to go, then go.”

After chatting a bit more, Yao San’s wife mentioned that she wouldn’t be going to work for the next few days and would stay home to make clothes.

The grain allocated to the Yao family was all managed by Yao mother, who controlled the daily usage.

The eggs and brown sugar that Jiang Yuman had given were being kept by Yao San’s wife, as her issues were more pressing.

That evening, while lying in bed, Jiang Yuman brought up the subject with Fu Jingchen.

“The baby will be arriving soon, and I was thinking about having Yao San’s wife make some clothes for the baby.”

Fu Jingchen, while massaging her legs, replied, “If you think it’s a good idea, then it is.”

“You really go along with everything I say!” Jiang Yuman sighed, half in admiration and half in amusement.

Seeing all the events and people in the courtyard, she couldn’t help but feel grateful to have ended up with the Fu family.

Fu Jingchen smiled in response, and with his handsome features, he looked even more attractive when he smiled.

Jiang Yuman was still remembering the day he took a cold shower, so she didn’t dare tease him at that moment.

She quickly lowered her head and silently reminded herself not to indulge in indecency.

As the night fell and lights went out, Jiang Yuman nestled obediently in Fu Jingchen’s arms, not daring to move around like last time.

However, sleep eluded her, and she couldn’t help but trace circles on his chest with her fingers.

Fu Jingchen, feeling helpless, was particularly aware of the little one in her belly. He couldn’t do much.

He could only hold her mischievous hand to stop her from teasing him further.

His hand was large enough to envelop Jiang Yuman’s, and the calluses in his palm were remnants of his military life.

“Tomorrow’s wild boar hunt is dangerous; your safety is the priority, understand?” Jiang Yuman finally couldn’t hold back and spoke up.

She didn’t care about Zhou Yun’s ridicule or the distrust from the Yao family; she only hoped Fu Jingchen would be safe.

Fu Jingchen opened his eyes in the dark. “I know, don’t worry.”

He was concerned about her and the baby. If he didn’t have enough confidence, he wouldn’t have agreed to hunt wild boars.

Hunting wild boars wasn’t just for the meat; it was to ensure her safety in the village.

His tone carried a persuasive strength that made Jiang Yuman feel reassured.

With the weight in her heart lifted, she closed her eyes and began to drift off to sleep.

Just as she was about to fall asleep, a sudden bright light from outside illuminated the room, followed by the sound of chaotic footsteps.

Many people in the courtyard were awakened.

Looking out the window, they saw that the group was heading towards the Yao family.

“Team leader, something has happened!”