Reborn in the 1980s: Nine Stunning Beauties Get Pregnant Before Marriage

Upon hearing Hu Jiuhua's words, Chen Yongqiang realized that he really couldn't help with this.

He had just taken a bite of his hot dumpling when he heard a faint noise coming from the haystack.

"Where...is this?" Hu Chuyao asked weakly as she woke up, looking around blankly.

"Chu Yao, you're awake!" Upon hearing this, Hu Jiuhua immediately stepped forward and helped her sit up.

"This is in a cave in Qinglong Mountain, it's very safe."

"Miss Chu Yao, come and have some dumplings with us, it'll help you replenish your energy," Chen Yongqiang said, inviting her.

Hu Chuyao did feel hungry, and with Hu Jiuhua's help, she sat down by the fire.

"Thanks to Brother Chen, we were able to escape danger tonight." Hu Chuyao expressed her gratitude. She had already predicted during the divination that Chen Yongqiang was the key to this sacrificial ceremony.

"I didn't do much; in the end, it was the villagers' firecrackers that scared away the beast." Chen Yongqiang didn't take credit.

"The villagers of Shimen Village set off firecrackers on time; I suppose that was arranged in advance by Brother Chen?"

Hu Chuyao's gaze fell on Chen Yongqiang's face. Her intuition was always very accurate. If someone hadn't specifically reminded her, who would set off firecrackers so precisely on time in the dead of night, amidst the freezing cold?

"The dumplings are cooked!" Chen Yongqiang neither confirmed nor denied it, but simply smiled and handed the enamel cup containing the dumplings to Hu Chuyao, changing the subject.

Despite the fierce wind and snow, it was a special night.

The firelight on the altar flickered in the north wind, a testament to the collective perseverance and cooperation of everyone, including the Hu family's exhausting prayers.

Whether it was Chen Yongqiang's courageous intervention at the crucial moment or the timely detonation of firecrackers in the distant village that dispelled the cold night.

The wreaking havoc of the evening beast, with a mournful whimper, finally retreated into the shadows of the deep mountains.

What they are protecting may be more than just the peace and tranquility before their eyes.

The next day was the first day of the Lunar New Year.

Chen Yongqiang pushed aside the withered branches blocking the entrance to the cave, and a gust of cold wind immediately rushed in.

"The snow has stopped, it's a sunny day!" He looked at the snow outside the cave, illuminated by the morning light.

After quickly tidying up, the group left the temporary shelter and began their journey back to the village.

Chen Yongqiang, who was leading the way, suddenly noticed a strange noise coming from behind a snow-covered thicket not far away. He immediately raised his gun and aimed.

"Don't shoot!" Hu Chuyao behind him hurriedly called out to stop him.

While Chen Yongqiang was still wondering, Hu Chuyao had already walked past him and headed towards the bushes.

She uttered a soft call. Soon, a pure white fox emerged from behind the bushes, glancing warily at Chen Yongqiang.

"So it's just a fox." Upon seeing this, Chen Yongqiang lowered his gun.

He knew that there was a deep connection between the Hu family and the fox that was difficult for outsiders to understand.

The white fox took a few steps forward and snuggled into Hu Chuyao's open arms.

It affectionately nuzzled her chin with its nose, its fluffy tail sweeping between her arms.

Hu Chuyao lowered her head, her cheek pressed against the soft fur behind its ear, her eyes revealing a natural tenderness.

"Brother Chen, do you still have any food?" Hu Chuyao asked, turning her head to the side.

"Does it eat corn?" Chen Yongqiang remembered that he had a few ears of corn in his backpack. Although there was meat in the spiritual field space, it was not convenient to take it out at the moment.

He took two ears of corn out of his backpack. The white fox's ears immediately perked up alertly, its eyes following the food in Chen Yongqiang's hand.

Hu Chuyao took the corn, broke off a few plump, golden kernels, and presented them to the white fox in her palm.

The little guy first carefully touched it with his nose, then deftly rolled it into his mouth.

It ate very quickly, and occasionally looked up at Hu Chuyao. This was no ordinary corn; it was grown in Chen Yongqiang's space!

Chen Yongqiang watched from the sidelines as the two, a human and a fox, developed a tacit understanding.

After feeding the white fox the corn, Hu Chuyao rubbed its head and waved to it, saying, "Go back now, I'll come see you again when I have time."

The white fox looked up at her for a moment, then turned and leaped into the snow-covered bushes.

It ran a few steps, then stopped and looked back before disappearing completely into the vast snowfield.

The group continued walking down the mountain.

Hu Chuyao, who was following behind, suddenly spoke up: "Brother Chen, if you encounter foxes in the mountains in the future, could you please not hurt them?"

Chen Yongqiang, who was walking ahead, did not stop: "We mountain runners never touch anything that is considered spiritual."

This can be considered an agreement, since Chen Yongqiang had previously let a spirited sika deer go free.

"Thank you so much. If you have time to visit Hujia Village, I'll treat you." Hu Chuyao felt a little closer to Chen Yongqiang.

Halfway up the mountain, Chen Yongqiang entered the mountain god temple alone. He took out the God-Slaying Whip from his spatial storage and held it up with both hands.

He first put the long whip back in its original position, took a step back, and bowed deeply, saying, "Thank you, Mountain God, for lending me this magical artifact. The evening beast has been frightened away, and I return this item to you in its original condition."

The statue remained silent, and no new revelations were revealed.

Chen Yongqiang bowed solemnly to the statue of the mountain god, then turned and walked out of the temple gate, joining the line of people waiting at the temple entrance.

At the fork in the road at the foot of the mountain, Hu Jiuhua, on behalf of the Hu family, bid farewell to Chen Yongqiang.

"Young friend Chen, we owe you a great debt this time. If you ever need the Hu family's help in the future, please don't hesitate to ask." Hu Jiuhua clasped his hands in a fist salute.

Chen Yongqiang returned the greeting: "Uncle Hu, you're too kind. It's fate that we met in the mountains. I hope everyone is safe. Be careful on the road."

The two parted ways. The Hu family uncle and nephew turned and walked towards the path leading to the neighboring village.

Chen Yongqiang watched them walk away before tightening the gun strap on his shoulder and setting off alone on the country road back to Shimen Village.

"Xiulian, I'm back." Chen Yongqiang returned to his courtyard, his voice arriving before he even stepped inside.

"It's good that you're back. Are you alright?" Lin Xiulian, dressed in festive new clothes, came out of the kitchen and looked Chen Yongqiang up and down.

"It's alright, everything went smoothly." Chen Yongqiang didn't mention the danger of last night.

Lin Xiulian turned and walked towards the kitchen: "There's still hot water on the stove for you, go wash your face. Breakfast is keeping warm in the pot, I'll bring it out for you."

Chen Yongqiang first hung the gun on the wall, took off his backpack and put it on the stool. Only when he returned home did he truly relax.

Instead of eating, he set off a string of firecrackers in his yard, a custom known as "opening the door with firecrackers".

After the firecrackers stopped, the ground was covered with red fragments, welcoming the new year.

Just as I returned to the kitchen and quickly ate a couple of bites of breakfast, Qin Shan's hearty laughter rang out from the courtyard gate. He had come to offer his New Year's greetings with his two daughters.

"Yongqiang, when did you get back?"

"I just got back, come in and sit down," Chen Yongqiang invited.

"Brother Yongqiang! Sister Xiulian, Happy New Year!" Qin Liping first wished Chen Yongqiang a Happy New Year.

"Happy New Year, Happy New Year!" Lin Xiulian took out a candy box filled with snacks.