Chapter 6: Not Loving School, but Loving You

Before high school, Su Yunqi always thought that Lu Zhao would never leave her.

Although he never said it, she didn’t know why, but she felt that no matter what conditions she set, he would agree.

But after he didn’t go to high school, the two grew distant for two years, and later, Su Yunqi didn’t dare to be too sentimental anymore.

When Lu Zhao heard this, he paused for a moment and sighed deeply.

He was five years older than Su Yunqi. So what if he finished high school? Would he go to college?

After finishing college, he still wouldn’t have money.

By that time, he would be old and poor—what advantages could he possibly have?

“Idiot, even if I finished high school, how would I have the money to marry you now? Go to sleep. We’ll still have many more two years ahead of us.” Lu Zhao hugged her gently and softly coaxed her, singing her a lullaby.

Su Yunqi was already sleepy, and with his gentle coaxing, she became even more drowsy. She immediately curled up in his arms, closed her eyes, and fell asleep.

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The next morning, as soon as she woke up, Lu Zhao immediately jumped up. He was so tall that he bumped his head on the top of the bed.

“Hiss.”

But he didn’t have time to feel the pain. He quickly covered his head and hurriedly brought over the hot food to prevent the same scene from happening again.

However, today, although Su Yunqi was hungry, she didn’t feel like eating. She bit her lower lip, continuously sizing up Lu Zhao.

“What are you doing? You’re not planning to tell me you want to send me back to my parents’ house again, are you? Su Yunqi, I also have a temper!” The burly man nearly lost his temper as Su Yunqi kept staring at him.

Su Yunqi sat with her knees hugged to her chest, biting her lip in frustration, her eyelashes fluttering like little fans.

What was going on? She only remembered asking him a question yesterday, but she couldn’t remember how he answered her at all!

She had held it in for two years and hadn’t asked! But yesterday she asked and now she couldn’t remember his answer! Ahh, so annoying, so frustrating!

What did he say?!

The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. She glared at Lu Zhao with her round almond-shaped eyes, looking like an angry bird.

“What’s wrong now, my ancestor? I didn’t provoke you, did I?” Lu Zhao was shirtless, his upper body exposed, with red marks all over his muscular body from being scratched by nails.

He rubbed his aching head, completely baffled.

This spoiled little baby was becoming more and more difficult to handle!

“What do you mean ‘again’? If you’re annoyed by me, then I won’t look at you anymore!”

It didn’t matter if she couldn’t remember. Anyway, this jerk wouldn’t say anything nice!

Su Yunqi was so angry, she looked like a little frog, refusing to eat her food. She curled up and lay back down.

That pitiful little back, when a man saw it, his heart would break.

When a mother-in-law saw it, the man would get a beating!

“I didn’t. Turn around.” Lu Zhao quickly went over and pulled her out of her curled position. He couldn’t let her stay angry like this; who knew, she might demand a divorce tomorrow.

“Say what you want, I guarantee I’ll answer!”

That was exactly what she was waiting for.

Su Yunqi immediately asked. “What did you say yesterday? Why didn’t you go to high school?”

Yesterday, she had the nerve to ask why he hadn’t accompanied her to high school. Today, she couldn’t bring herself to ask that directly and instead asked why he didn’t attend high school.

She was still stuck on this question. Lu Zhao couldn’t help but laugh. He pretended to be serious as he answered. “How could I go if I didn’t pass the exam? I’m just a village tyrant, a hooligan. It’s good enough that I have a junior high diploma.”

Su Yunqi was so mad that she headbutted him, just like a little calf. “Ah!”

Then she covered her reddened forehead, tears streaming down her face, totally wounding herself while trying to hurt him.

Lu Zhao was just as hard-headed!

“What’s the point of hurting yourself? Can your forehead be as hard as mine?”

Lu Zhao was heartbroken, furrowing his brows, and quickly cradled her little head, blowing on it gently.

“I want to hear the truth!!!” Su Yunqi raised her hand, ready to slap him. If he kept babbling nonsense, she would slap him right across his face!

“I don’t like school, it’s annoying.”

“I only love you.”

Lu Zhao said the first part seriously, then added the second part in a joking tone.

So vulgar! Su Yunqi felt like her ears were dirty. She quickly covered her ears and, like an angry little cat with claws out, scolded him. “You rogue! I hate you!!!!”

“Mm-hmm, I’m annoying again. From now on, you can call me ‘Annoying Brother.’ But what’s the use of hating me? You still have to be my little wife.” Lu Zhao proudly picked her up from the bed and forcefully fed her.

He was as strong as an ox. Su Yunqi was like a doll in his hands—he could squeeze her, twist her, and hug her as easily as holding a child.

Su Yunqi was really tired of being angry. In the end, she peacefully rested against his chest and let him feed her.

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After the meal, it was time to visit Lu Zhao’s seven Big Brothers to pay respects. Naturally, the first stop was Big Brother Lu’s house. Big Brother Lu was in his fifties, older than Su Yunqi’s father. The two didn’t talk much, only exchanging a few words. “Make sure you two live well together in the future.”

“Alright, next house!”

Lu Zhao cheerfully dragged his little wife along. Su Yunqi awkwardly smiled at Big Brother Lu, Big Sister-in-law Lu, and even her nephews and nieces…

Nowadays, giving red envelopes wasn’t a trend anymore, so no one had to give anything. It was much simpler.

The visits were quick and easy, no fuss at all—just a quick greeting, and they didn’t even have time to drink water. Lu Zhao just pulled Su Yunqi away immediately.

They were eager to finish quickly; after all, Lu Zhao was looking forward to going home and spending time with his wife!

“So eager to rush off, what’s the rush? Old Eight, you’re really good to your new wife, but how did the rumors about you hitting her start circulating?”

Second Sister-in-law mumbled to herself. When she married into the family, Lu Zhao was only three years old. She had watched him grow up. Although he was known as a village tyrant outside, he had always treated his family well. She didn’t believe Lu Zhao would suddenly start hitting his wife without reason.

“Who knows? People in the village just can’t stand our family doing well, so they spread rumors. Just ignore them.” Second Brother Lu remained calm, completely uninterested in the rumors.

“True.”

Besides, it wasn’t like he hit her. Second Sister-in-law was busy preparing to take care of her grandchild, so she didn’t have time to worry about others.

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The visit didn’t go as smoothly when they reached the house of Old Seven.

Old Seven’s family was probably the poorest in the Lu family. He was just two years older than Lu Zhao, and although they were of similar age, Old Seven was lazy and had poor habits. He had married his wife two years ago, and their child had just turned one. The three of them lived a hard life, surviving on cornmeal cakes every day.

When Lu Zhao arrived with his beautiful new wife, dressed well and looking prosperous, Lu Jun couldn’t help but feel jealous. He spat out a chunk of sugarcane residue.

“Well, well, bringing your new wife around for a visit, huh? Old Eight, you’re so lucky to have a beautiful little wife like that. “

Lu Jun’s wife slapped her own face and bitterly said, her jealous eyes flashing over Su Yunqi’s face. “Yeah, you’re not as lucky as your brother. You couldn’t marry a beautiful wife like him. I am also unlucky, I’ve been married for two years and still live in this crappy hut! We eat cornmeal cakes every day, and our faces are as yellow as rice!”

The thought of Lu Zhao and Su Yunqi living in a Green Brick House, receiving so much dowry and gifts, made her insanely jealous!

Why should that be the case? She had also married into the Lu family, so why couldn’t she have that kind of life?

Lu Zhao: “You’re right, Seventh Sister-in-law, you can tell right away that you’re not the type of person who could bring luck to your family. My Seventh Brother isn’t any good either. He’s lazy and good for nothing. If you two want to live the good life we have, you’ll need to work hard for it.”