70's Raising a Child: I'm done with cannon fodder female supporting roles

Chapter 85 How Capable Your Wife Is
Tian Dazhuang noticed Xiumian's uneasiness, so he lowered his voice very softly and said gently:

“Sister Xiumian, you have been wronged, we all know that you are a good girl, and no one will look at you strangely.

We all want to help you get justice, don't be afraid.

If you have any difficulties in the future and can't find your sister-in-law to help you, come to me. My name is Tian Dazhuang, and I live in the southernmost part of the village.

My sister-in-law said that we are only one year apart in age, so if you want, you can call me Da Zhuang brother."

As soon as Shen Nanqiao and Jiang Zhe walked out, they heard a very special "clip sound".

Shen Nanqiao looked in the direction of the voice and found that the voice came from Tian Dazhuang's mouth.

Her eyes flickered slightly, revealing a thoughtful look.

Tian Dazhuang drove the ox cart after a bumpy journey and finally returned to the village.

At this time, the village was very dark and you couldn't see your hand in front of you.

The three sisters of the Ma family huddled together and leaned on each other.

Xiuzhu and Xiuying held Xiumian tightly in their arms, fearing that she would be frightened or stimulated again.

The light bulb that Jiang Zhe had given him was hung on Tian Dazhuang's ox cart.

After being connected to a small mobile power source, the bulb emits a dim light, barely enough to illuminate the road.

When they arrived at Ma's house, several people got off the ox cart.

Xiuying subconsciously looked back at home. They were in a hurry to find their eldest sister and left in such a hurry that they didn't even care about their younger brother Ma Xiaoyu.

Now I see candle oil lamps on in the house, and it seems that there is a tall figure swaying inside.

Shen Nanqiao suddenly became nervous. Before she could say anything, she heard Xiuying shouting, "Is Dad back?"

Hearing Xiuying shouting, the three sisters all looked towards home.

His eyes were full of expectation and longing.

Shen Nanqiao couldn't help but ask: "Xiuying, isn't your father always working outside..."

Xiuying looked carefully for a while, then said with certainty: "It's Dad who's back."

How could the children not miss their dad since he has been away from home for so long?

When Shen Nanqiao saw this scene, he knew that this was someone else's family affair and it was not convenient for him to say anything more.

After saying goodbye to her three sisters, she got off the ox cart with Jiang Zhe.

Tian Dazhuang saw this from the side and quickly called out:
"Sister-in-law, Brother Jiang Zhe, why did you come down? Let me take you back."

Shen Nanqiao smiled and declined:
"Da Zhuang, it's getting late, you should go back. Your home is at the other end of the village, in the opposite direction from mine.

You must be tired after running around with us all night. You should go back and see grandma and your sister."

Tian Dazhuang wanted to say something more, hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded and said
: "Okay then, sister-in-law, Brother Jiang Zhe, I'll leave first."

Shen Nanqiao warned: "Be careful on the road."

Watching Tian Dazhuang driving the ox cart away, Shen Nanqiao looked at the Ma family again.

She hid her emotions, then turned around and walked towards home with Jiang Zhe.

In the silent field, the only sound was the "thump thump thump" of their footsteps.

Shen Nanqiao had to admit it in his heart.

Having someone to walk with makes you feel much more secure and assured than walking alone.

Shen Nanqiao felt warm in Jiang Zhe's large coat. As she was walking, she suddenly stepped on a small stone and lost her balance. She cried out "Aiya" and fell forward uncontrollably.

Fortunately, Jiang Zhe was quick-witted and reached out to support her in time.

Jiang Zhe's deep and clear voice rang in Shen Nanqiao's ears: "Be careful!"

Shen Nanqiao blinked to hide the fear in his eyes, licked his lips, then looked up at Jiang Zhe and said, "I'm fine."

Jiang Zhe looked at Shen Nanqiao, and the look in his eyes became a little complicated, as if some emotions were surging.

He suddenly felt an impulse in his heart, and he involuntarily reached out and held Shen Nanqiao's hand, saying:
"To prevent you from falling again, let me hold your hand and walk with you."

When the palms of the two hands were placed together, Shen Nanqiao subconsciously lowered his head and looked.

This was not the first time they held hands, but every time they held hands, Shen Nanqiao would still feel his heartbeat suddenly quicken.

The feeling made her feel both strange and somewhat sweet.

A blush appeared on Shen Nanqiao's face.

She secretly thanked her lucky day that it was dark now so that no one could see her blushing face.

In Shen Nanqiao's heart, this kind of intimate contact still made her feel very fresh, just like the first time she was close to a man.

Shen Nanqiao did not struggle and let Jiang Zhe hold her hand. The two of them walked slowly home.

When she got home, Song Xia heard the noise and hurried out of the house. Seeing Shen Nanqiao and Jiang Zhe, she asked anxiously:
"Nan Qiao, Jiang Zhe, you're finally back. What happened? Your father said you left in a hurry after work."

Shen Nanqiao walked into the main room and felt his throat was very dry and he was extremely thirsty.

She quickly walked to the table, poured a glass of water, drank it all in one gulp, and then poured another glass for Jiang Zhe.

Only then did I feel that I had recovered and felt like I was alive again.

Shen Nanqiao sat at the dining table and said to Song Xia:
"Mom, is there any leftovers? Jiang Zhe and I are starving. Let's eat something first, and then I'll slowly tell you what happened."

When Song Xia heard this, she quickly turned around and walked towards the kitchen, saying as she walked:
"We've been waiting for you to come back for dinner. Mom has prepared everything. Just heat it up in the pan."

Shen Nanqiao was a little surprised when he heard this and asked:
"What? Mom, it's already past nine o'clock, why haven't you eaten yet?

Jiang Zhe and I will just come back and eat the leftovers, what about Yaoyao and Xiaohan?"

Song Xia answered while heating up the rice in the kitchen:

"They are painting in the house. I asked them, and they said they are not hungry and want to wait for you and Jiang Zhe to come back to eat together."

After hearing this, Shen Nanqiao suddenly felt a little guilty and said:

“Mom, the children can’t be hungry for too long, they should eat at five or six in the afternoon.

I'm so sorry for today. From now on, no matter how late I come back, don't wait for me. Eat first."

Shen Nanqiao continued, "It was the Ma family who came to see me today."

When Song Xia heard that it was someone from the Ma family, her heart skipped a beat and she asked worriedly:

"Hasn't that Aunt Ma been arrested? What happened to their family? Are they causing trouble again?"

Shen Nanqiao quickly shook his head and said:

“No, it was the Ma family’s eldest daughter, Xiu Mian, who was bullied by that bad guy Chen Mucheng.

We went to rescue Xiumian, and then went to the town's health center to treat her wounds, do an injury assessment, and call the police, which is why it took so long."

Song Xia listened to Shen Nanqiao's words, turned her head and looked at Jiang Zhe, her eyes seemed to say:

Look, how capable your wife is now.