Chapter 517 - Chapter 517: The Heavens Is Watching Over Us

Chapter 517: The Heavens Is Watching Over Us

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Chu Qingzhi gently stroked the heads of Fu Bao and Hou Fu, explaining to them the background of the four new horses, “Don’t bully them; they’ve had it tough.”

Fu Bao and Hou Fu swished their long, flowing tails, indicating they wouldn’t bully the newcomers, and instead treated them like younger siblings.

“How should we settle them?” Tang Jinghong asked, sitting nearby and watching the horses eat.

“Let them stay in the yard for tonight. Tomorrow, I’ll ask my father to expand the stable so they can move in there.”

“And how do we explain all this?”

“Just say they were too hungry and came on their own.” Chu Qingzhi wasn’t concerned about whether others believed it or not; the horses were already at their home.

Da Bai, the white tiger, sat beside Tang Jinghong, maintaining its majestic presence even while sitting.

Chu Qingzhi fetched half a chicken from the fridge, thawed it with a light touch, and placed it in a bowl for Da Bai. The tiger didn’t hesitate to feast on it, crunching the chicken and then licking its lips with satisfaction, resembling a cute, oversized cat.

A few actual cats from the village approached cautiously, observing this new and unusual “fellow cat” with curiosity. They couldn’t fathom how it had grown so large.

Da Bai, equally intrigued by these tiny “kin,” gazed back, wondering why they were so small.

As the large and small “cats” stared at each other in mutual fascination, Tang Jinghong affectionately stroked Da Bai’s head, growing fonder of the creature. “Would you prefer to stay inside or outside? Shall 1 arrange a room for you?”

Chu Qingzhi suggested, “We can weave a nest for it out of bamboo and place it under the eaves for it to sleep.”

“I’ll make it tomorrow.”

Thus, Da Bai settled into Tang Jinghong’s home, gaining several miniature playmates in the process.

As days and nights alternated, a new day dawned at the Chu family. The family members got up one after another.

The women headed to the kitchen to cook, while the men worked in the fields. The division of labor was clear, with even the younger ones helping out as much as they could.

The elders didn’t think that children who studied had to be pampered. In their hearts, studying was noble, but farming was the foundation. They had to eat even when they were studying, right?

The two little ones were obedient. They did what they were supposed to do and were very enthusiastic.

The men, including Grandpa Chu, Chu Rong, and Chu Xujin, headed to the wasteland with hoes after washing up.

The two little ones followed behind and did what they could.

Chu Xuhua, meanwhile, was still in bed, clinging to his wife, Shen Ruyue, “Ever since marrying you, I just don’t feel like getting out of bed.”

Shen Ruyue had been awake for a while. Her beautiful eyes were filled with energy. She reached out and gently stroked the stubble on Chu Xuhua’s chin. It was a little prickly, but she felt very happy. “Don’t find excuses for laziness.”

Chu Xuhua kissed Shen Ruyue’s forehead and whispered into her ear, “You are too beautiful. I can’t bear to let go. That’s not an excuse.”

Shen Ruyue laughed, “Then who do you think is the most beautiful in your heart?”

Without hesitation, Chu Xuhua replied, “Of course, it’s my wife. I’m utterly fascinated by you, body and soul.”

Shen Ruyue blushed at his words and gently pushed him, “Get up, or mother might think I’m lazy.”

Chu Xuhua tightened his arms and pressed his skin against Shen Ruyue’s. Their warmth passed through the thin material of their clothes. “She won’t. It’s normal for newlyweds to sleep in, she’ll understand.”

His words held a suggestive undertone, and Shen Ruyue’s body began to heat up.

She forced herself out of Chu Xuhua’s arms. “I have to get up.” Otherwise, if Xuhua lost control later, she would really not be able to get out of bed.

Chu Xuhua chuckled and asked despite knowing the answer, “What are you avoiding, Ruyue?”

Shen Ruyue glared at Chu Xuhua with her watery eyes and quickly put on her clothes. “Get up.” She was embarrassed to wake up late every day.

With his arms empty, Chu Xuhua was forced to get out of bed. As he put on his clothes, he said jokingly, “Better listen to my wife, or I might end up sleeping on the floor tonight.”

Shen Ruyue put on her clothes, kissed Chu Xuhua’s cheek, and ran away quickly.

Chu Xuhua’s heart felt as sweet as honey. “It’s nice to have a wife.”

Shen Ruyue went to the kitchen to help Li Qingyu cook.

Chu Xuhua took the keys to the old house, preparing for the day’s delivery tasks.

As he approached the gate of the old house’s courtyard, he stopped abruptly, staring in astonishment at the horses inside, “Six, six horses?”

Li Zhangjie, as usual, came over to help and was equally stunned upon seeing the horses, “Am I seeing things?”

Chu Xuhua patted Li Zhangjie on the shoulder, “You’re not mistaken, there really are six!” He then rushed back home.

Chu Qingzhi, too, had risen early. It was the first day for the new delivery workers, and she wanted to keep a close eye on things.

Stepping outside, she immediately saw Chu Xuhua walking towards her excitedly, “Big brother, you…”

Chu Xuhua, full of excitement, interrupted her, “Qingzhi, come quickly! There are six horses in the old house’s yard. Four wild horses ran in.”

Chu Qingzhi thought to herself she could use Chu Xuhua’s explanation so that she didn’t have to come up with one herself. “Let’s go see.”

The horses affectionately approached Chu Qingzhi, nuzzling her with their heads as a gesture of gratitude for leading them away from their hardships.

Chu Xuhua watched the harmonious scene in surprise, “Qingzhi, why are they so close to you?”

Chu Qingzhi blinked, “Maybe I’m just liked by animals in general.”

Chu Xuhua reached out to pet the horses, feeling fortunate, “Our family needed horses, and just like that, they appeared. Is Heaven really watching over us?”

“Perhaps,” Chu Qingzhi said, changing the subject, “Big brother, Zhangjie, the delivery workers will be here soon. Today, guide them and explain the important points. From tomorrow, they’ll handle deliveries independently.”

Both men agreed.

As if on cue, the eleven delivery workers arrived one after another.

Chu Xuhua handled the shorter routes, which could be completed within half a day, while Li Zhangjie took the longer routes, needing a day for a round trip.

For more distant clients, like those in the capital, they would come to pick up the goods themselves. Such large businesses had their own logistics teams, so Chu Qingzhi didn’t need to worry about them.

Also, the packaging for these businesses varied. For example, rice dumpling, bread, and apple pies were kept cool with ice to stay fresh, while biscuits and egg tarts didn’t need cooling but required careful packaging to prevent them from crumbling during transport to the county cities.

With the arrangements handed over to Chu Xuhua and Li Zhangjie, Chu Qingzhi could relax..