He forced me to sever ties with my family and sleep on a dilapidated boat, then turned around and be

Thinking about this, Niu Bayi's heart ached so badly that it felt like it was being scalded with soy sauce one moment and then scalded with soy sauce the next.

He stared intently at He Zhenzhen and said, "Zhenzhen, I will definitely marry you. I don't mind that you only have daughters."

Completely bewildered, He Zhenzhen raised her little fist and gently punched Niu Bayi in the chest.

We didn't dare to hit it too hard, its small body couldn't take it.

"What are you saying? Who wants to marry you? Who wants to have a daughter for you!"

Niu Bayi scratched the back of his head and chuckled foolishly.

He Zhenzhen quickly picked up a bag and stuffed it into Niu Bayi's arms.

It's still warm and soft.

He Zhenzhen said, "You must be starving. I used my saved food coupons to buy you five big steamed buns with cabbage and fatty pork filling. They're sure to be delicious. Eat them quickly."

Niu Bayi smelled the aroma of meat buns.

He quickly opened the bag, revealing five perfectly white meat buns that looked so delicious they made his mouth water.

Niu Bayi was very moved.

Such a good meat bun would cost at least 2 cents, plus two ounces of grain coupons.

In other words, five meat buns would cost one yuan, plus a whole pound of grain coupons.

This was no easy task for He Zhenzhen.

She didn't know how long it would take or how much effort it would take to save up this money.

"Eat up, eat up! Don't just stare at me like that. I'm not tasty. Meat buns are much tastier."

He Zhenzhen shyly raised her little fist and punched him in the chest again.

Although she was a little uncomfortable being stared at by Niu Bayi, to be honest, she was also feeling a little fluttery inside.

He likes me, that's why he's keeping an eye on me.

I like him, so I also like being stared at by him.

Niu Ba nodded, grabbed a meat bun, and took a big bite.

Instantly, the still-warm meat juices flowed out, moistening the entire mouth.

My mouth is filled with the aroma of meat.

He lowered his head and slurped up all the meat juices.

It's fragrant, sticky, and incredibly meaty—it's so delicious!

He quickly devoured a meat bun, then, as if remembering something, he grabbed another meat bun and shoved it into He Zhenzhen's hand.

"You eat too."

He Zhenzhen immediately stuffed the meat bun back into his hands.

"Silly girl, I came to you after I was full. I have food, and these five meat buns are all yours. Don't wolf them down, or you'll choke. Nobody's going to take them from you."

Niu Bayi was moved once again.

He believed that He Zhenzhen had eaten before coming to see him, but he was sure there wouldn't be any meat buns to eat.

A bowl of rice porridge with a small dried fish would be quite nice.

Niu Bayi originally wanted to force He Zhenzhen to eat two meat buns as well, but then he suddenly remembered the pot of fragrant fish soup that was simmering, so he decided not to be polite.

They quickly finished the remaining four meat buns.

He Zhenzhen was overjoyed to see him finish the meat bun.

What could be more delightful than watching someone you like devour the food you've given them in no time?

She took a handkerchief out of her pocket, gently wiped Niu Bayi's mouth, and asked tenderly, "How are you? Are you full?"

Niu Bayi shook his head: "I'm not full."

Then, he glanced at He Zhenzhen's upper body.

"Why are you hiding two meat buns from me?"

He Zhenzhen was taken aback.

"That's all. I only bought five, you can have them all."

Niu Bayi shook his head, didn't say anything, and pouted at He Zhenzhen's heart.

He Zhenzhen panicked, lowered her head, and immediately unbuttoned two buttons and lifted her collar.

"You're saying I'm hiding steamed buns in my arms, right? No, look!"

Niu Bayi almost burst out laughing at her adorable appearance.

But upon closer inspection, their eyes widened in astonishment.

A small portion of that magnificent scene was displayed before Niu Bayi.

I have to say, He Zhenzhen is quite something.

Who wouldn't want to bury their face in it and take a few big bites after seeing this?

He Zhenzhen, seeing Niu Ba's glared gaze and then looking down at her collar, let out a scream.

She quickly buttoned the buttons back up, then angrily raised her two little fists and pounded them on him.

"Niu Bayi, you're going to die! Niu Bayi, you're really going to die! When did you become such a scoundrel?"

Startled, Niu Bayi quickly covered his head and squatted on the ground.

He still denies it.

"I... how was I a hooligan? I really thought you were hiding two meat buns."

"screw you!"

He Zhenzhen raised her little foot, wanting to kick it, but she couldn't bear to.

He could only pull his foot back and stomp hard on the ground.

"You're not allowed to do that again! You're not allowed to act like a hooligan!"

Niu Bayi laughed and stood up.

"Okay, okay, I won't act like a hooligan anymore, but after I marry you, I can do whatever I want, and that won't be considered acting like a hooligan, right?"

Before He Zhenzhen could reply, he suddenly reached out, grabbed her wrist, and turned to run towards the wrecked boat.

"Come on, I'll show you something good."

He Zhenzhen ran after him, but after a while she felt something was wrong and started shouting.

"Niu Bayi, when did you become so energetic? You run so fast! I remember the last time I saw you, you were a sickly weakling, you could barely walk steadily. Now you're practically dragging me up to the sky!"

Niu Bayi smiled smugly.

Have you ever heard the saying, "A scholar should be looked at with new eyes after three days' absence"?

He Zhenzhen stared wide-eyed, her face filled with disbelief.

"My goodness! You've become a cultured person."

Soon, Niu Bayi pulled He Zhenzhen to the side of the wrecked boat.

Just as she was about to go around, He Zhenzhen suddenly stopped in her tracks.

Niu Bayi had no choice but to stop and turn to look at her.

"What's wrong?"

He Zhenzhen stared at the wrecked ship, looking very sad. She then looked at Niu Bayi with affection and began to comfort him.

"I know everything about you. Your father is a terrible person, and your stepmother is an even worse dog. She forced you to sever ties with your family and only gave you a dilapidated boat that you can neither sail nor live in!"

"In such a damp and rotten place, with your already poor health, I'm afraid you'll die in a few days."

"Your stepmother is forcing you to die!"

As she spoke, she choked up, tears welling up in her eyes.

She suddenly leaned over and hugged Niu Bayi tightly.

At this moment, Niu Bayi was still as thin as a bamboo pole.

He Zhenzhen has a plump figure, just like an older sister holding a younger brother.

Those who don't know might think that He Zhenzhen is bigger.

But Niu Bayi is two years older than her.

He Zhenzhen gently patted Niu Bayi's back, trying her best to comfort him.

"It's good that you've severed ties with your family. I've advised you several times before to just separate from the family, otherwise you'll definitely be tormented to death by your stepmother and her children."

"My health has been poor since I was a child, and they still force me to do this and that from morning till night!"

"But you just won't agree to separate the family. You say we're family, why should family members separate!"

"But do these people, including your father, treat you like family? They treat you like a farmhand, or even like livestock. So it's good to cut ties with them. If you leave that family, you can live a few more years."

"No, no, no, it's not just a few years, it's decades!"

As she spoke, she raised a small hand and slapped it!

She slapped herself on the cheek.

"Pah! You have no manners!"

Niu Bayi was amused by her charming and adorable appearance and couldn't stop laughing.

This girl is not only kind and beautiful, but also very straightforward and sometimes a little silly.

Therefore, Niu Bayi really liked her.

Most importantly, He Zhenzhen is genuinely good to him.

He Zhenzhen then said, "I think you shouldn't stay in our village anymore. Go to the next village. I have a relative there who has some spare rooms that you can rent out. You can rent a small room from him for only one yuan and fifty cents a month."

"I'll earn this money, I'll pay for it! I'll take care of you from now on!"