The life of Lao Liu since 1944

Chapter 119 Bullying Chen Xueru

Today is Saturday, the day Chen Xueru has a holiday from school.

As the eldest daughter of Chen's cloth shop, she not only has to help her father run the shop on weekdays, but also has to shoulder the responsibility of inheriting the family business on weekends and devote herself to the complicated shop affairs.

The father-in-law will not come over these two days. After seeing the woman slowly getting the hang of things, he just sits there and does nothing.

Providing Chen Xueru with the opportunity to run her own business independently also provides the most support to this daughter who is eager to make a difference in business.

For Chen Xueru, who was devoted to her business, it was not difficult to find her whereabouts. Hou Jie was standing on the roadside, holding a few exquisite snacks in his hand, which were the flavors that Chen Xueru usually liked.

"I haven't seen Xueru for a long time. I missed her so much. Today I bought her favorite snacks. I think she will be very happy!"

Hou Jie suddenly felt like an ancient "big scumbag" and felt a sense of shame and guilt. He was playing two games, wandering between two women in the world of love. While enjoying the sweet interaction with Chen Xueru, he also had feelings for another woman.

"But I like Xueru and I like Chunhua too. I don't want to let go of that one either. Only children make choices! I'm an adult, I want both of them. Although such behavior will be criticized in the morals of later generations, it's the Republic of China now! Haha!"

"Fortunately, it is the Republic of China period now, and people's minds are not yet fully enlightened. Having three wives and four concubines is still popular. Having one more wife will show one's ability and status. If you don't take advantage of this time to have some fun, then what's the point of having fun!"

For Hou Jie, living in such an era and facing such a social atmosphere, he felt an indescribable sense of joy deep in his heart.

This sense of excitement and challenge makes him feel that life is full of passion and unknowns. It’s so cool and he gets excited just thinking about it.

Every time Hou Jie came to visit Chen Xueru, she was always busy calculating on the abacus behind the counter. Her focused and serious expression, coupled with her already beautiful face, made her look even more lovely and moving. Although it was just a simple movement, it seemed to form a beautiful picture, which deeply attracted Hou Jie's attention.

Hou Jie stood quietly aside, with a teasing smile on his face and a playful light in his eyes. He quietly observed Chen Xueru's every move, his heart full of joy. He felt that Chen Xueru's serious work was really charming, making her look more lively and vivid.

Finally, Hou Jie couldn't help but whispered, "Wife, do you miss me?" There was a hint of teasing and cunning in his voice, and he was obviously enjoying this relaxed interaction.

Chen Xueru looked up when she heard that. There was a familiar cunning in her eyes. This was Hou Jie's voice. She knew that the bad guy was here again. Her face turned red. She glared at Hou Jie and said angrily, "Bah, what are you yelling about! I haven't married you yet! You big bad guy, why are you here again? You bully me as soon as you come."

Hou Jie looked at her embarrassed expression, and felt even happier. He walked to Chen Xueru's side, patted her shoulder gently, and said with a smile: "Why, you don't welcome me? Then I'll leave!"

His words were full of teasing and provocation, which made Chen Xueru feel a little flustered.

After all, Chen Xueru was still a little young, and she had no experience or knowledge of the information age. Compared with Hou Jie, there was still a certain gap. The result was obvious, and she was easily controlled by Hou Jie.

So she quickly spoke to persuade him to stay: "Hey, I don't have it, don't go." There was a bit of anxiety and expectation in her voice, and it was obvious that her feelings for Hou Jie had gone beyond a simple joke.

Like an apple, Hou Jie was anxious, deliberately using the tone of a clip, dragging out the voice like a prank, with a strong dramatic effect, complaining: "Oh! It's so sad, I came to visit you with full sincerity, and specially selected this carefully prepared gift, but I didn't expect to be rejected by you. Xueru, you have changed, don't you love me no more?"

His words were like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples.

The shop assistants in the store may be used to seeing all kinds of people on weekdays, but it is rare to see someone like brother-in-law Hou Jie who has a sense of humor and can instantly light up the atmosphere.

They had sensed Hou Jie's arrival long before, and as if it was a convention, they silently put down their work, pretended to be busy, gathered around and pretended to concentrate on their work, but in fact their ears were locked on the every move of this pair of bickering lovers like radar.

When that line with a hint of exaggeration and humor sounded as expected, the store instantly became lively.

A few shop assistants who had known each other for a long time could no longer hold back their laughter and burst out laughing, breaking the original tranquility.

This smile seemed to open the floodgates of happiness. The remaining few people could not help laughing and joined in the joy. The laughter rose and fell like a silent comedy performance.

The laughter echoed in the store, and the air was filled with a cheerful and relaxed atmosphere. It turned out that they got along very well and often joked and teased each other.

What was even more ridiculous was that one of them actually imitated the tone of Hou Jie's zither and said in the same tone: "Xue Ru, you have changed. Don't you love me anymore?" This sentence was like adding fuel to the fire, making everyone laugh even more happily.

Chen Xueru looked at everything in front of her, feeling shy and helpless. Her face was red, and she waved her arms anxiously, trying to dispel the sudden joyful atmosphere: "Oh! You are so annoying! Go away, go away!"

Although her voice was a little coquettish, the blush on her face revealed the sweetness in her heart.

After a busy and joyful interaction, the crowd finally dispersed. Hou Jie's prank was successful and the store returned to peace. However, the air was filled with joy and warmth.

Chen Xueru walked quickly to Hou Jie angrily, her bright eyes seemed to be able to shoot sparks. She stretched out her small and delicate hand without hesitation, grabbed Hou Jie's ear with lightning speed, her face was so red that it seemed that water could drip out. She pulled his ear and walked him towards the second floor, every step was full of strength and determination.

Who would have thought that this abominable guy would do something weird while walking. It was so embarrassing and infuriating. "Oh! Wife, spare me! I won't dare to do it again."

The shop assistant Qiu Ju and others were making a fuss, imitating their words, and teasing them, "Oh! Wife..."

Chen Xueru glanced at them angrily, dragged Hou Jie up to the second floor, entered the room and closed the door.

Before she could react, she was taken into this guy's arms and kissed on her little mouth.