Er Gou, life in the countryside is so carefree!

Wang Cuihua rolled her eyes at him, but pressed her body against him as if she had no bones.

A unique fragrance of a mature woman, mixed with the fresh scent of corn leaves, wafted into Er Gou's nose.

"I want the pork, and...I want her too. I heard you made a fortune in the city? How's it going? Got a little vixen in town? Do you remember that half-bowl of braised pork I gave you back then?"

"How could I forget? I'll remember the taste of that meat for the rest of my life—it was so fragrant and tender," Chen Ergou said with a wicked grin.

"That's good. I'll still manage your accounts, so don't forget me."

He looked around to make sure no one was there, then took out the "Spirit Fox Pendant" with a hint of red jade from his pocket.

"Sister, reach out your hand."

"What are you doing? Performing magic tricks for me?" Wang Cuihua curiously stretched out her palm, which still had some thin calluses from working in the fields.

Chen Ergou gently placed the jade pendant in her palm.

Bathed in moonlight, that touch of crimson was like a little fox come to life, alluring and captivating, a perfect match for Wang Cuihua's innate seductive charm.

"Oh my! This...this is jade?"

Although Wang Cuihua didn't know much about antiques, she knew that this thing was very beautiful and still warm to the touch, and her heart immediately melted.

"This must have cost a lot of money, Er Gou. Is this a gift for my sister?"

"This is called a talisman; it's been specially blessed at a grand temple."

Chen Ergou made up a story with a straight face.

"Wear it, and it will guarantee you good health and freedom from illness, and... you'll grow younger and younger, captivating every man in the village, young and old."

"You idiot! I don't care about charming other people, I just want to charm you to death, you little devil!"

Wang Cuihua happily took the jade pendant and, right in front of Chen Ergou, unbuttoned her collar and stuffed the jade pendant into the bottomless cleavage.

The jade pendant sank into her flesh, its cool touch causing her to let out a soft moan. She then looked at Chen Ergou with seductive eyes and said, "Ergou, help me check if it's on right."

This blatant invitation is something no man could resist.

Chen Ergou's throat was a little dry. He reached out to help her adjust the red rope, and his fingertips inevitably touched that slippery area.

"Exactly, exactly." Chen Ergou's voice was a little hoarse.

Taking the opportunity, Wang Cuihua kissed him on the cheek and said in a soft, sweet voice, "Want to come to my house tonight? I'll make you dumplings. Nothing tastes better than dumplings...and they're fun..."

"Ahem, not tonight."

Chen Ergou suppressed the anger in his heart.

"We've hunted a wild boar, so we need to hurry back to divide the meat for Sister-in-law Qiaofen, and then we have to clean it up. You should come too, just bring a mouth to feed, there'll be plenty!"

"Fine, at least you have a conscience."

Wang Cuihua didn't press the matter. She knew Chen Ergou was a very busy man, and she was already overjoyed that he could give her such a treasure.

"I'll change my clothes and come over in a bit to help your sister-in-law."

Chen Ergou patted her plump, millstone-sized buttocks, hoisted the wild boar, and continued walking towards the village.

……

Beyond the cornfield, not far from the village entrance, lies a newly built vegetable greenhouse base.

It was completely dark by now, but the lights were still on in greenhouse number one.

Chen Ergou's heart skipped a beat, and he carried the wild boar over there.

Through the plastic film, Li Mei could be seen squatting on the ground, taking notes in a notebook.

She wore a white lab coat and black-rimmed glasses, her hair neatly styled in a bun, exuding an intellectual beauty.

Unlike Wang Cuihua's fiery spirit in the countryside, Li Mei is like an orchid, cool and elegant.

But right now, she was clearly exhausted, occasionally taking off her glasses to rub her temples, her brows furrowed.

"Commissioner Li, are you working so hard? Even if you're working for capitalists, you can't risk your life like this."

Chen Ergou put the wild boar down and knocked on the steel frame of the greenhouse.

Li Mei was startled. Turning around, she saw Chen Ergou, adjusted her glasses, and said irritably:

"So you finally decided to come back? I'd been missing you for days, I thought you'd run off with the investment money."

Despite saying that, the moment she saw Chen Ergou, her tightly furrowed brows visibly relaxed, and her eyes lit up with a new light.

"Run away? I'd rather abandon this greenhouse than abandon Miss Li."

Chen Ergou leaned closer and glanced at the densely packed data: "How's it going? How's the dragon king vegetable growing?"

"It's simply a miracle."

Li Mei's eyes light up whenever her profession is mentioned:

"Ergou, your vegetables grow three times faster than ordinary vegetables, and they are extremely resistant to pests and diseases, with an abundance of nutrients! What is your secret recipe? I really want to find out."

"The secret recipe is..."

Chen Ergou smiled mysteriously, then suddenly reached out and gently flicked her smooth forehead.

"Ouch! What are you doing!" Li Mei covered her forehead and glared at him reproachfully.

"This is the secret recipe." Chen Ergou spread his hands, revealing the crystal-clear "water droplet" in his palm.

This jade pendant is made from the most translucent part of the imperial green jade, with excellent clarity and a simple and elegant design without any unnecessary carvings, which perfectly matches Li Mei's temperament.

"This is for you."

"This is..." Li Mei was stunned.

She was a connoisseur and came from a well-off family; she could tell at a glance that the jade was of exceptional quality.

"I see you staring at the computer and data all day long; your eyes are ruined, and your brain is tired too."

Chen Ergou's voice was unusually gentle:

"This jade can nourish your spirit. Wearing it will guarantee you no headaches or blurred vision in the future, and you'll be able to write a couple more papers. Consider it a perk from the boss to his employees."

Holding the cool jade pendant, Li Mei felt a refreshing sensation rush from her palm to her head, instantly dispelling most of her fatigue and leaving her feeling refreshed.

"This...this is too valuable, I can't accept it."

Li Mei's face flushed slightly, and she wanted to push it back.

"Just take it! We're partners. If your health collapses, who will make money for me?"

Chen Ergou grabbed her hand and said domineeringly, "Keep it safe! Don't take it off again!"

Feeling the warmth of the man's hand and his undeniable domineering aura, Li Mei's heart skipped a beat.

She bit her lip, but ultimately couldn't bear to let go, and whispered:

"Well... thank you, boss."

"Alright, stop working and let's wrap this up."

Chen Ergou pointed to the wild boar on the ground: "My family is slaughtering a pig tonight, the whole village is going, you should come and have a taste! It'll be good for your brain!"

After saying that, he picked up the wild boar again and left in a hurry, leaving behind only a dashing silhouette.

Li Mei stood still, gripping the jade pendant tightly in her hand, a beautiful smile unconsciously curving her lips.

"This Chen Ergou... he's actually quite considerate."

"It's just that last time... I got interrupted. I should have kissed him before letting him go."

She packed her things, turned off the lights, and followed him with light steps.