The husband I snatched halfway through his life is strange.

Chapter 17 First meeting
Yu Tingwan stepped outside.

Seeing that something was wrong, Li Lian quickly chased after them. She didn't rush to pull them away; she waited until she and Yu Tingwan were out of the courtyard before asking them questions.

"what happened?"

"Weren't things going well just now?"

How did the conversation fall apart?

Yu Tingwan didn't hide anything.

The little girl kicked at the pebbles, looking particularly melancholy: "I'm a straightforward person; if I dislike someone, I dislike them from the bottom of my heart."

"If I can move out, I won't even think about begging for peace with the Wang family."

Li Lian spoke up for Butcher Wu: "He's a stubborn man who values ​​family ties. But he's not wrong. If you talk to him nicely, he'll still be on your side."

She was unaware that Yu Tingwan already knew about the old story.

"Besides, are you really planning to cut off all ties with the Hu family? You're quite temperamental. Just because your aunt isn't good enough, does that mean you can abandon your uncle?"

Yu Tingwan pursed her lips and did not respond.

She blinked and whispered, "But Mother-in-law, I've been putting up with this for almost ten years, that's long enough."

"Butcher Wu is a good man and he genuinely cares about me, but that's not what I want."

Li Lian: "This..."

"If we don't agree, I won't change my mind, and there's no need for him to accommodate me. It's just a casual relationship; if things don't go well, we should cut our losses early. It's not a big deal."

Li Lian was stunned.

This idea... seems a bit off, yet it also seems quite right.

She tried to salvage the situation, but then she saw Butcher Wu chasing after her, and her face suddenly turned pale and lost all color.

Yu Tingwan saw it too.

But she remained calm.

Even serious.

"Mother-in-law, could you help me find someone else?"

Yu Tingwan said seriously, "The more the better."

Do you think men are like cabbages on the street?
Li Lian: ...

I understand. Once Yu Tingwan makes a decision, she won't turn back.

but……

How can you, a girl, not be ashamed at all!
At least blush when saying such things!
Li Lian had never seen such a strange person as Yu Tingwan. She seemed to be too young to understand love and was simply looking to get married.

Yu Tingwan bid farewell to Li Lian, and was very glad that Butcher Wu did not linger.

The wind was a bit strong, and it stung her face, so she buried her head.

The roads were slippery due to the snow, so she walked very carefully.

In the vast expanse of heaven and earth, all is utterly desolate.

"Master, be careful, Ah Lang is still injured."

"I know it well."

Yu Tingwan frowned and looked toward the source of the sound ahead, where she saw Wei Shouzhong pulling a donkey cart.

Wei Shouzhong walked slowly, and the donkey, being old, also walked slowly.

However, as the wheels rolled over the snow, the uneven road surface still caused bumps.

Hui Niang smiled and said, "My dear, our village hasn't changed much over the years. If you look around more, you might remember something."

Wei Zhao's eyes were deep and somber; his patience had been completely worn down by the couple these past few days.

These two people mistook him for someone else and were willing to sell everything they owned to save money to take him to the county town.

Aren't you afraid that even if you spend the money, he still won't be able to be saved?
If he wanted to live, he wouldn't have ended up in this situation.

Similarly, if he wants to die, no one can stop him.

Hui Niang: "We now live at the end of the village, and we're not with your grandma and the others anymore."

“You’ve been staying with Dr. Qian these past few days, and I can tell you must be eager to go home and visit.”

Wei Zhao did not want to.

All he wanted was for these two people to leave him alone.

Hearing his wife's words, Wei Shouzhong's eyes also showed a smile.

He and his wife were devastated when they thought their son had died in battle and their daughter had met with an accident.

Now that Ah Lang is back, there is hope for the future.

Wei Shouzhong's gaze fell on a spot in front of him. His eyesight wasn't very good, so he squinted.

That woman was somewhat like the stepmother who lived next door. Turning around and leaving now would seem too deliberate. The country road was narrow, and Yu Tingwan intentionally moved to the side to avoid her.

She heard Hui Niang speaking unilaterally.

“We raise a few chickens at home, and they all lay eggs. Mom will cook one for you every day.”

Wei Zhao did not react.

Hui Niang was afraid that her son wasn't eating well, so she went to great lengths to make him better: "Does my son want to eat fish? I'll ask your father to go to the river and see if he can catch any. I'll make soup with tofu for you."

Wei Zhao's eyes were vacant.

Hui Niang sighed: "We haven't saved much money over the years, but your father and I have made a plan. After we finish spring planting, your father will go to the dock to move goods, and your mother will weave some baskets to sell at the county market."

"If no girl takes a liking to you, we'll save up more dowry."

Hui Niang: "They'll definitely be willing to live a good life with you for the sake of money."

Do you want to listen to what you are saying?
But Wei Zhao still didn't react; he seemed to have nothing on his mind.

Even if someone were to point a finger at him and curse him right now, Wei Zhao wouldn't...

Oh, then he'll drag that person down with him.

The moment they approached, the little girl's gaze involuntarily fell upon the people on the donkey cart.

From this angle, she could only see half of Wei Shen's profile.

Even so, Yu Tingwan was still quite shocked.

He was pale, and more than that, he looked sickly.

But he also had many abrasions on his face, with his forehead probably being the most severely injured, wrapped in white bandages. He looked so sickly that he didn't even bother to lift his eyelids.

The exposed hands were red, swollen, and bruised.

Hui Niang was worried and would occasionally raise her hand to check his breathing.

It is clear that he was seriously injured when he fell from the mountain that day.

How did you end up in such a terrible state, covered in injuries?
She looks...very weak.

Unable to even walk, Yu Tingwan belatedly realized that her fears were unfounded.

Even someone like Wei Shen, she can still take him down!
Before she could look away, Wei Zhao noticed and glared at her sharply.

His eyes were serene and deep, and when he looked over, it seemed as if he could see into people's hearts.

Their eyes met, and an overwhelming pressure emanated from them. Yu Tingwan was startled and instinctively took a few steps back.

But my legs suddenly went weak for no reason.

She staggered slightly.

Then came physical discomfort; Yu Tingwan had a severe headache and felt inexplicably dizzy.

Everything went black before her eyes.

Images flashed before her eyes

The same sounds of gongs and drums, and the same festive red color in the eyes.

Yu Tingwan felt a sudden tightness in her chest.

She saw the bride sitting on the wedding bed, her head covered by a veil.

She was in a state of confusion, thinking it was happening at the Dong family's house again.

No, the bridal chamber here is very simple.

The arrangement was very thoughtful.

She looked around, somewhat puzzled.

Just then, the footsteps outside grew closer and closer, accompanied by sounds of fighting.

"In the blink of an eye, you've gotten married. Everyone in the village is happy for you. Come on in, don't keep your bride waiting."

That's Aunt Wu's voice.

"I'm such a forgetful person, how come I didn't think of pairing you two up? I've been busy with nothing all day, but luckily you two hit it off."

This is Li Lian's voice.

"So what if it's not dark yet?"

"You're not feeling well, go home and rest early. You don't need to socialize. Your mother is also waiting to hold her grandson."

With a creak, the door opened.

The groom was pushed and shoved into the room.

Yu Tingwan took a closer look: !!

Isn't this Wei Shen, who was just half-dead on the donkey cart a moment ago?

(End of this chapter)