Courtyard houses: Those who are capable are rewarded, and many children bring many blessings.

"Stop trying to confuse me. You're my own flesh and blood. Do you think you can hide your little thoughts from me?"

"What ulterior motives could I possibly have? Even if I did, he's my brother-in-law now!"

"Good to know, don't get any funny ideas. There are plenty of good men out there, I'll have your dad find you one!"

As for Niu Dazhuang, he stopped walking properly halfway there and insisted on dragging Qin Xueru to a nearby cave to have some fun.

"Dazhuang, it's freezing outside. Just hang in there a little longer, we'll be home soon. Once we're home, you can do whatever you want!"

"You said it yourself, so don't go back on your word!"

Qin Xueru immediately realized she'd been tricked: "You're so mean, always trying to outsmart me!"

It was still early when they got back to Niujiazhuang, so Niu Dazhuang wanted to close the gate and slam it shut!

Qin Xueru couldn't persuade him otherwise, so she closed the door and followed him onto the kang (heated brick bed)...

Although she was more used to it than on her wedding night, Qin Xueru still felt no happiness.

However, this time Qin Xueru was more careful and took a closer look, which is how she discovered the problem.

Just as it got dark, I heard a sweet voice knocking on the door.

"How annoying, I can't have a moment's peace every day," Niu Dazhuang grumbled as he started getting dressed.

"Hurry up and go, don't keep them waiting." Qin Xueru also got dressed.

Upon opening the door, it turned out to be Ye Chunmei.

"I won't go in. Could you take me tomorrow to Beijing? I've already spoken to the squad leader," Ye Chunmei said seriously.

"Oh, congratulations! From now on, you're the senior worker!" Niu Dazhuang, afraid of arousing his wife's suspicion, didn't let anyone else in.

"Dazhuang, who is it? Please invite them in!" As she spoke, Qin Xueru lifted the curtain and came out.

Seeing that it was Ye Chunmei, he still maintained a smile: "Sister-in-law, what's the matter? Let's go inside and talk!"

Ye Chunmei smiled in response: "No, it's nothing serious. I've already talked to the squad leader; I'll ask your husband to come over tomorrow!"

"Oh, isn't that what I should do!"

"That's settled then, I'm going back now, you all go back to your rooms too!" With that, Ye Chunmei turned and walked away.

Qin Xueru felt a sense of crisis after seeing her own sister's behavior today; her man was too attractive to women.

After dinner, Qin Xueru, enduring the tearing sensation, took the initiative.

But... sigh...

In the end, Niu Dazhuang couldn't bear to see his woman's pitiful state any longer and comforted her, "Don't worry, there's a long road ahead, you'll get used to it slowly."

Qin Xueru shook her head and scolded, "It's all your fault! You're not even human! You're like livestock in the production team! How are we supposed to get used to it!"

"Haha... take your time, a woman's potential is limitless."

The rooster crowed three times, and Niu Dazhuang got up: "Wife, don't move. I'll be back sooner or later tonight, so don't worry."

"Okay, I understand." Not to mention that Qin Xueru can't get off the bed now.

I went to the livestock shed, got the donkey cart ready, and drove it to Ye Chunmei's house. Ye Chunmei was already waiting at the gate.

A rolled-up bedding set and two small bundles—that was all Ye Chunmei owned. They loaded it onto a donkey cart, and Niu Dazhuang drove it out of the village.

After observing for the past few days, Niu Dazhuang discovered that there were too many inconsistencies in the TV series. He saw Qin Huairu washing clothes all day long, but in this day and age, there weren't that many clothes to wash.

Ordinary people would wear just one cotton-padded coat to get through the winter, without any vests or thermal underwear underneath, and at most a patched jacket on the outside.

Most people just wore the cotton-padded coat directly. Even if the workers in the city were better off, they would at most have two sets of clothes: a work uniform and a set of clothes made at home.

These days, unbleached cloth can be used as money. Cotton is also a strategic resource; who has that many clothes?

Once outside the village, Niu Dazhuang spoke first: "What kind of job did your sister find for you?"

"I thought you wouldn't ask!" Ye Chunmei said irritably.

Now that Ye Chunmei has moved to Beijing, she's no longer afraid of any gossip. Besides, her soul has been replaced.

Niu Dazhuang said frankly, "Sister Chunmei, I'm not really stupid. How could I not understand what you're thinking?"

"Oh, you blockhead, you've finally come to your senses. Tell me, how are you going to make it up to me!" Ye Chunmei never expected that her beloved man would suddenly become so perceptive today.

"I'm afraid you'll regret it. Once you get to the city, you'll meet many more people and regret your impulsive decision today."

"You're supposed to be a grown man, but you're not as carefree as me, a woman. Why think so much? At least I don't regret it now." As she spoke, she rested her head on Niu Dazhuang's shoulder.

Ye Chunmei's beauty is an innate charm, especially her captivating eyes, which are incredibly alluring.

It's said that it's easy for a woman to pursue a man. Besides, Niu Dazhuang isn't exactly a saint.

This woman is a strange creature. If you don't cross the line at night, she'll be cursing you as worse than an animal the next day.

Niu Dazhuang didn't want to act like an animal, so he whispered in Ye Chunmei's ear, "You really don't regret it? Then walk a few more miles, there's a cave."

"Yes, I don't regret it. You're not afraid I'm some kind of 'tiger,' are you?" Ye Chunmei affirmed again.

Hearing Ye Chunmei's provocative reply, Niu Dazhuang didn't refute her, but instead cracked his whip loudly, yelling, "Crack!"

The little donkey started running.

Seeing Niu Dazhuang's impatient look, Ye Chunmei smiled and said, "I thought I wasn't attractive to you..."

Finally, her wish was about to come true. Her heart, which had been lonely for many years, was about to be satisfied. How could Ye Chunmei not be happy!

This cave is L-shaped, naturally designed for this kind of thing. Although Ye Chunmei is already married, it has been empty for two or three years, and she is not used to it yet...

The sun was directly south when Niu Dazhuang carried Ye Chunmei out of the cave.

They laid out the donkey cart with dry straw, opened Ye Chunmei's bundle, and covered her with a quilt.

After another half hour of bumpy mountain road travel, Ye Chunmei finally opened her captivating eyes and said, "Dazhuang, you're such a man! Maybe I shouldn't go to Beijing. What will I do if I miss you there?"

"You should go to Beijing first. I'm definitely going to take over my uncle's job someday. If you miss your chance, you'll be stuck in the countryside!"

"Oh, this is it. You promised me you'd come see me every month."

"If I ever go to Beijing, I'll definitely come to see you. You're such a beautiful woman; I'll miss you too. What kind of job did your sister find you?"

"The letter said it's a flour factory, but not a frontline worker position; it seems to be something like support staff. I don't know what support staff do. Do you know?"

Niu Dazhuang pretended not to understand. "I don't know either. Your sister certainly wouldn't harm you. Are you going to live with your sister when you get to Beijing?"

Ye Chunmei understood the unspoken meaning behind his question, "Don't worry, I'll explain everything to my sister before you come to see me."