What?
Comrade Zheng got two holes drilled into him by Captain Pei's glare?
The villagers paused their work and pricked up their ears to listen.
Even Shen Nanchu, who had just walked up behind Zheng Tongwei, was burning with curiosity.
"Ah, speaking of it brings nothing but tears."
Zheng Tongwei let out a long sigh.
Yesterday, he had indeed been thoroughly crushed by this couple—Shen Nanchu and Pei Zhengnian.
Now that Pei Zhengnian had just returned, Zheng Tongwei couldn’t afford to miss such a golden opportunity to get closer to him.
After tossing and turning all night, he finally ca up with a brilliant plan.
Today, he would make sure the jealous Pei Zhengnian believed that Zheng Tongwei had absolutely no improper thoughts about Shen Nanchu.
Zheng Tongwei took a deep breath to steady himself and began his performance.
"Uncles, aunties, be the judges here."
"Do I look like a bad person to you?"
The elderly villagers shook their heads, then nodded.
"Well, bad people don’t exactly wear their wickedness on their foreheads!"
"But so far, Comrade Zheng’s actions have been quite upright."
Zheng Tongwei inwardly wiped away bitter tears.
"Let tell you, Captain Pei absolutely adores Nanchu."
Pei Zhengnian rarely wandered around the village, let alone with Shen Nanchu.
On top of that, Pei Zhengnian and Shen Nanchu were a strikingly handso couple—unlike any other pair in Wang Family Village. Naturally, the villagers were endlessly curious about them.
"Really? Tell us more!"
The more gossip-loving won quickly surrounded Zheng Tongwei.
Zheng Tongwei never imagined he’d be this popular one day.
Rolling up his sleeves, he launched into his tale.
"Listen, Captain Pei might look like he could take down a wild boar with one punch, but he’s completely whipped by Nanchu."
"If Nanchu tells him to go east, he wouldn’t dare go west."
"The mont Nanchu sheds a tear, Captain Pei would kneel to catch them."
Shen Nanchu froze. "System, does Pei Zhengnian really listen to this much?"
The system calculated. "Based on incomplete statistics, the male lead complies with 99% of Host’s requests."
Shen Nanchu: "..."
A scarily obedient male lead.
(つ﹏⊂)
The won burst into lively discussion.
"Captain Pei looks like he could punch a boar to death, yet he’s a total henpecked husband!"
"Hands over his salary, eats all the leftovers, does all the chores, obeys every word—what a well-rounded man!"
"Ha! Maybe your husband should learn from him!"
The won dissolved into laughter.
This… wasn’t the reaction Zheng Tongwei had expected. He wanted everyone to see how much Pei Zhengnian cherished Shen Nanchu!
How did it turn into Pei Zhengnian being a pushover?
If Pei Zhengnian found out…
Zheng Tongwei shuddered at the thought. The ntal image was… beautiful.
He hurriedly backtracked.
"Ah, it’s not as exaggerated as you all think."
"Nanchu isn’t that fierce—she’s actually very gentle, beautiful, and generous."
"She’s kind-hearted, always helping others."
"And she treats Captain Pei extrely well too."
A heavy silence fell over the crowd.
Was this Shen Nanchu that Zheng Tongwei was describing the sa one they knew?
Maybe soone else with the sa na?
The Shen Nanchu in the villagers’ mories was nothing like the sweet angel Zheng Tongwei was painting her to be.
"Comrade Zheng, it seems you know my wife very well."
Shen Nanchu had been listening with great interest when Pei Zhengnian’s voice suddenly sounded behind her.
Of all tis, Pei Zhengnian had overheard Zheng Tongwei’s later praises.
The villagers, well-versed in drama, imdiately cleared a path.
Pei Zhengnian and Shen Nanchu now stood right in front of Zheng Tongwei.
This was the definition of a mortifying mont.
Pei Zhengnian stepped closer. "Comrade Zheng, you seem to have an exceptionally thorough understanding of Comrade Shen Nanchu."
"Heh, hehe…"
Zheng Tongwei forced an awkward but polite smile.
"Well, I’ve worked with Comrade Shen for a while, so I know her just a little…"
"Actually, Comrade Zheng has only been in Wang Family Village for a little over half a month. We’ve only worked together a handful of tis."
Shen Nanchu shot Zheng Tongwei a look.
Her expression seed to say, I’m telling the truth—why are you making up stories about us?
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After all the tis he’d helped Shen Nanchu, this was how she repaid him?
Zheng Tongwei’s gaze turned mournful.
What an ungrateful woman.
"Captain Pei, you’re so outstanding—only soone as remarkable as Comrade Shen could be your match."
Zheng Tongwei desperately flattered.
Heh~
Hehe~~~
Pei Zhengnian glanced at Zheng Tongwei, disdain flashing in his eyes.
He strode over, his iron-like arm hooking around the weaker man’s shoulders.
Zheng Tongwei stiffened.
"Comrade Zheng, didn’t you say yesterday you wanted to discuss village matters with ?"
"I’m free now. How about we have a proper chat?"
Could Zheng Tongwei refuse?
Pei Zhengnian’s grip was like a vice around his shoulder.
He was half-convinced that if he said no, Pei Zhengnian would crush his bones on the spot.
"Y-Yes, of course."
Shen Nanchu didn’t buy for a second that Pei Zhengnian—that dog—actually wanted a friendly chat. This was 100% a power move.
n could be so childish sotis.
After watching the two "buddies" walk off, Shen Nanchu went for a stroll, with the round ball of fluff, iqiu, trailing behind her.
Officially, she was still under the guise of working for the cultural relics bureau, so she had to make her daily rounds.
By now, Shen Nanchu had explored every inch of Wang Family Village’s mountains. She could probably navigate them blindfolded.
iqiu led the way, sniffing left and right, while Shen Nanchu followed.
Soon, the little dog guided her to a patch of wild mulberries.
Shen Nanchu noticed the berries had ripened—tiny, dark fruits with a sweet-tart flavor.
She picked a bunch and stored them in her system space, snacking as she walked.
The system even kindly chilled them for her.
The duo wandered happily through the hills—until Shen Nanchu’s brows furrowed slightly.
iqiu had brought her to a stone wall covered in dense vegetation.
She knew this spot but had never paid it much attention before.
iqiu barked twice at her, then suddenly ducked into the greenery.
It was hollow!
Shen Nanchu had never noticed.
iqiu popped back out, tilting its head. Its pitch-black eyes glead with curiosity as it stared at her.
Shen Nanchu reached out and pushed aside the thick foliage—
A narrow opening, just wide enough for one person, appeared before her…
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