Chapter 32: It’s Me Who’s Clingy, Please Take Me Along

Lu Zhao pinched Su Yunqi’s chin and lifted her face, planting a loud kiss on her beautiful red lips.

Only then did he take the flatbread and head to his parents’ house.

“…”

Rude!

“Scoundrel!”

Su Yunqi quickly wiped her mouth, her face turning bright red, like a ripe peach.

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This time, when Lu Zhao brought the flatbread, Chen Cuilan didn’t even think twice. It was definitely his wife’s handiwork. “Yunqi even knows how to make flatbread now, huh? Tastes great! What a clever little girl! You little rascal, you’d better treat her well, do you hear me? If you dare to bully her, I’ll skin you alive!”

Chen Cuilan praised Su Yunqi again with a happy heart, then turned to her son and gave him a fierce warning, afraid that the strong and sturdy Lu Zhao would bully Su Yunqi.

“I know, I know. Mom, how many times do you need to say it? I’ve already told you a hundred times! I won’t bully her. She’s my wife; why would I bully her? I’m not crazy.” Lu Zhao, impatient, picked up the empty plate and was about to leave.

His mother was really nagging, unreasonable, but she was the most accurate when it came to his little wife.

Su Yunqi wasn’t just clever with her hands, after all.

“I wish Yunqi were my daughter, how wonderful that would be! If I get old, I won’t be able to count on you boys. You can’t even produce a granddaughter, having so many sons, who eat a lot and love to get into trouble. You’re like ‘three days without beating, the roof will come off’!”

There were too many men in the house. Chen Cuilan felt like she might develop a dislike for men. She just loved to see Su Yunqi, this obedient, gentle little daughter.

“Old man…”

“Don’t! Stop! I’m over sixty, just an old bone now. If you want to have another child, go find someone else. I can’t do it anymore. Besides, with the Lu family’s bloodline, it’ll only be another son. Stop torturing me, save it for the next life!”

As soon as she started talking, Lu Zhao’s father knew what she was going to say and quickly avoided her, rejecting it like he was fleeing. At his age, having children was simply out of his reach.

“Sigh, no one in this house ever satisfies me.”

“I made some glutinous rice cakes today. Take some back for Yunqi to try. If she likes them, let me know, and I’ll make more next time.”

Chen Cuilan didn’t expect much from them anymore. She went to the kitchen and took out the glutinous rice cakes she had prepared, intending for Lu Zhao to bring them back to the soft, fragrant Su Yunqi. These big men weren’t worthy of such treats!

“Alright.”

Lu Zhao nodded, took the rice cakes, and this time, he really left. From a distance, he could still hear his father grumbling about how not even a single rice cake was left for him.

Chen Cuilan, ever sharp-tongued, scolded him back: “What kind of man can’t even have a child? Why should you get rice cakes? You should be happy if you get a cornmeal bun!”

Sigh, his father was a bit pitiful. Lu Zhao wondered if Su Yunqi couldn’t have a daughter in the future, would she treat him the same way? No, he had to be proactive, preparing her well in advance by telling her all the good things about having a son!

Lu Zhao wasn’t just capable—he was also cautious about the future!

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By the time Lu Zhao returned, Su Yunqi had already finished making the remaining flatbreads. She kept five for themselves, gave six to Lu Zhao’s parents, and another six for his parents. That way, everything would be just right!

However, going back and forth would take two hours, and by the time they returned, it would be completely dark. Lu Zhao didn’t want to leave his little wife alone at home, so he insisted that she go with him to deliver the flatbreads to her parents, then together, they’d go to Town to inform Xiao Jianli and come back.

Su Yunqi realized just then that by the time he returned, it would be very late, and she would be alone at home. Though there were electric lights, she still felt a little scared. So, she agreed to go but couldn’t help but mutter to Lu Zhao quietly. “Lu Zhao, you’re a bit clingy, like a child.”

“Oh? I’m clingy? Well, in that case, forget it. I’ll go by myself, and you can stay home. If anything happens—ghosts, thieves, wolves, or whatever—just don’t cry. I’m leaving now.”

Lu Zhao raised an eyebrow, teasing his little wife and scaring her a little. Su Yunqi was indeed scared of the dark. After he scared her, he was about to leave, but when he saw her still hesitant, she immediately hugged his slim waist.

She sighed heavily, her beautiful little face scrunching up as she admitted it. “Alright, fine. It’s me who’s clingy, it’s me who’s scared. Please, Lu Zhao, take me with you. I’ll be scared if I stay alone.”

“That’s more like it.” Lu Zhao, satisfied, pinched Su Yunqi’s soft, tender little cheek and tugged at her braid before the two of them picked up the lunchboxes and headed to Datang Village.

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By the time they arrived, it was already six o’clock. Su Yunqi’s parents were eating in the courtyard.

“Ah, you’re back!”

When they saw the two of them return, Su Yunqi’s parents were extremely happy. They thought they had come to join them for dinner and immediately stood up to grab bowls.

“We’ve come back to bring you flatbreads to eat. Mom and Dad, try them, I made them. They’re so delicious!”

Su Yunqi eagerly handed over the lunchbox.

She had already eaten one on the way, and Lu Zhao had eaten two. They were really delicious!

“Now you even know how to make flatbreads! Wo Bao is really amazing!”

Of course, they had to try them. They quickly each grabbed a piece. Though the flatbreads didn’t look particularly impressive, they had to give their daughter face!

However, they truly underestimated it. After tasting, neither of them said a word. They were delicious!!!

“Delicious, right?” Su Yunqi proudly put her hands on her hips, feeling quite pleased with herself.

“Delicious!” Father Su and Mother Su both praised her in unison.

Su Yunqi, taking advantage of the moment, helped herself to some vegetables, then poured herself a bowl of soup. After finishing, she wiped her mouth and got ready to leave. “Mom, Dad, we’re leaving. We still have something to take care of. Oh, and we’ve already bought land across from the Supply and Marketing Cooperative. We’re planning to build a house and open a shop. Lu Zhao will be going to the Provincial Capital to stock up, and I’ll go with him. If you need anything, let me know, and I’ll bring it back for you!”

“What? You bought land? How much did it cost? Do you still have money left? I forgot to give you the dowry money last time. Let me go get it for you now.”

Upon hearing this, Mother Su immediately went to the room, took out the 3,000 yuan, and handed it over to Su Yunqi.

Father Su also spoke. “Take it. You need money to buy land, build a house, and stock up for your shop. The family has enough, you don’t need to worry about that. What’s important is that you can open your shop and live a steady life, An An.”

They knew about the incident where Lu Zhao had been injured by Zheng Ye, the little troublemaker, and how the troublemaker was now in custody awaiting sentencing. This had truly made them accept Lu Zhao as their son-in-law.

Forget about giving back the dowry money, they’d even dig out their own coffin boards if it would help, as long as the two of them could live a good life together.

“No, Dad, Mom, I’m not being polite with you. I really have enough in my budget. If it’s not enough later, I’ll ask you for more. That money is for honoring you, not for taking back. My Yunqi will definitely live a good life. As a man, I have to take responsibility. You’ll see in the future whether I can do it.” Lu Zhao firmly refused to take the money back. Standing in front of Father Su and Mother Su, he swore once again, seriously.

He was a man who could stand tall! Don’t be fooled by his carefree attitude around Su Yunqi—he had his own plans, and he would make sure that Su Yunqi had a good life!

His words moved Father Su and Mother Su a little. “We trust you. We’ll keep the money for now, and if you need more, just let us know.”

Su Yunqi looked at him with starry eyes, feeling a little moved. Wuwuwu, see? I told you Lu Zhao wasn’t that bad!

But soon, she couldn’t feel moved anymore. As soon as they stepped out of the Su family’s gate, Lu Zhao pulled her into his arms and looked at her with a wolf-like gaze.

“Don’t get too moved. Tonight, you’re going to make it up to me.”

“Make it up to you with what?”

“With you, wife.”

“Ugh, you really are something.”

“…”

Help, she suddenly couldn’t feel moved anymore!