The military wife is pregnant and the tycoon, who has no heir, spoils her rotten.

Chapter 44 Mistaking a Human Trafficker for a Merchant

Lu Beiting opened his eyes and looked at Xia Zhi, who was so close to him. He was about to kiss her when she stopped him with her hand.

Xia Zhi glared at him. "It's so early in the morning, hurry up."

Lu Beiting sat up, feeling somewhat aggrieved. Now they wouldn't even let him kiss her anymore, what was he going to do?

"Change your clothes yourself, I'm going to wash up."

Xia Zhi went next door to get him a set of clothes and threw them at him before leaving without looking back, looking exactly like someone who would pull up their pants and then deny everything.

Lu Beiting had very few clothes in his closet: one training outfit, one formal outfit, one everyday outfit, and one Zhongshan suit.

When Xia Zhi returned, Lu Beiting had already tidied himself up, and a child was standing next to him wiping away tears.

She couldn't help but tease him, "Zhang Yi, what's wrong with you? Did your battalion commander bully you? You're crying like a little wife."

Zhang Yi wiped away the tears streaming from the corners of his eyes. He had just overheard the battalion commander saying that they were going to town.

Waaah, ever since the battalion commander got injured, I haven't left the house at all. The farthest I've gone out was the last time my sister-in-law called me back.

"No, sister-in-law, I... I'm just too touched. Sister-in-law, once you're all packed, let's go."

Xia Zhi glanced at Lu Beiting, who was expressionless, and he was completely different from the one who had been rubbing against her neck just now.

She put down the basin she was holding. "Let's go."

Zhang Yi pushed Lu Beiting out. The others who were with them were stunned to see Lu Beiting. When they learned that he was also going to the market, they were happy and said yes.

Xia Zhi was deeply moved by this scene and suddenly understood why Zhang Yi had been so agitated earlier.

Hao Liping, who was carrying sacks with Gu Yunshen onto the oxcart, was also taken aback when she saw Lu Beiting getting on the cart.

This cripple actually went out; it's unbelievable.

Throughout the journey, Lu Beiting calmly gazed at the scenery outside the window, his hands clenched nervously on his lap.

After Xia Zhi noticed, she took his hand proactively.

Lu Beiting snapped out of his reverie, looking at her with tenderness in his eyes.

Upon arriving at the market, Xia Zhi pushed Lu Beiting in a wheelchair, while Zhang Yi carried a basket on his back and walked behind them.

Xia Zhi went to the supplier and bought some rice, flour, oil and seasonings. She also went to a blacksmith shop and bought a huge pot.

"Hey, isn't this Xiao Lu? Xiao Lu, are you feeling better?" The blacksmith's eyes lit up when he saw Lu Beiting, and he asked with concern.

Lu Beiting's pale lips pressed into a straight line, and for a moment he didn't know how to reply.

"Thank you for your concern, Uncle. I'm much better now and in the recovery period. I'll be fully recovered in a while," Xia Zhi replied politely with a smile.

Lin Gang looked her up and down, then exclaimed in surprise, "Hey, aren't you Zhi Zi? I bought groceries from you before."

Lin Gang looked back and forth between the two of them, "You, you two..."

Lu Beiting smiled gently, "Yes, Uncle Lin, Xia and I are together. She will be my wife in a while."

Lin Gang opened his mouth in surprise, then smiled and said, "Oh, that's great! They're both such good kids. When are you having the wedding banquet? I'll see if I can come and ask for a drink."

One is dedicated to the country and its people, the other is hardworking and persevering—good things are just around the corner!

"It's the fifteenth of next month. Uncle, if you're free then, I'll come over."

"Yes, yes, I will."

After leaving Lin Gang's place, Xia Zhi stroked her chin, looked at the already full basket on her back, and the large pot hanging behind Lu Beiting's wheelchair. She figured there was nothing else she needed to buy.

Lu Beiting looked at her stroking her chin, her face full of worry, and shook his head helplessly, his tone tinged with a hint of doting: "You haven't bought your vegetable seeds yet."

Xia Zhi nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, and vegetable seeds too. I almost forgot about something so important."

After all, they don't come to the market often, only about once every two weeks, so they have to buy everything they need. "Why don't you wait here for me? I'll be right back. There's so much stuff, going back and forth will be tiring."

"Then let Zhang Yi go with you."

"Oh dear, I'm a grown man, not a child anymore. You all wait here, I'll be right back."

After saying that, Xia Zhi ran off in a flash. She then wandered through various alleys, hoping to find someone she was destined to meet.

Just when she was about to give up, she finally spotted a suspicious person who was wrapped up tightly. Xia Zhi's eyes lit up and she quickly went over to him.

"I have a top-quality old ginseng here."

The man's eyes darted around, his sunken eyes scanning him up and down before he squinted and tentatively asked a question.

"Who introduced you?" The voice was hoarse, and it was impossible to tell if it was male or female, but you could tell it was an old man.

Xia Zhi was stunned. Did she really need a letter of introduction?
"I came by myself."

"Come alone?"

Xia Zhi found this person a bit strange, but still nodded.

"Let's check the goods."

Xia Zhi revealed about thirty grams of ginseng she had given herself.

After glancing at it, the man turned around and said, "Follow me."

Xia Zhi quickly followed, pondering how much it could sell for the whole way. It should be around a hundred, right?

The person in front led her toward a more secluded alley, and then they came to a wooden door. She pushed the door open and went inside.

"come in."

Xia Zhi went inside and saw a small, dilapidated mud house with several burly men sitting in front smoking straw pipes.

When the men saw her, their eyes lingered on her, revealing lewd looks.

Xia Zhi frowned; something was wrong.

"Brother, I'm just here to sell some medicine. My man is waiting for me, so I can't stay too long."

The man beside her immediately looked at her with disbelief. "Didn't you say you came alone?"

"Yes, I came alone. Brothers, don't underestimate me because of my young age. These herbs are really good." Xia Zhi said, backing away as she tried to convince them.

The next second, she was pushed from behind and took two steps forward uncontrollably.

"Who cares if she has a man or not? A few of us men can't handle her, right? Let's tie her up quickly, then we can take her with us."

Xia Zhi had originally intended to resist, but upon hearing the next sentence, she immediately stopped resisting and let the man next to her help her, then threw her into the room behind them.

Xia Zhi looked at the several women inside, who were covered in bruises and injuries, one of whom was heavily pregnant, and gritted her teeth in anger.

A bunch of beasts.

"Go inside and stay put."

After the man pushed her inside, he turned around and locked the door.

The women in front of her looked at her with pity.

Xia Zhi carefully moved towards the door, then eavesdropped on the conversation outside.

"Brother, do you think we'll be able to get it across smoothly this time?"

"Hmph, what's there to be afraid of? I've already inquired, and Lu Beiting is now a cripple."

(End of this chapter)