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Chapter 42 - 42 42 Wife Ruirui is grown up now he should
Chapter 42 - 42 42 Wife Ruirui is grown up now he should
?Chapter 42: Chapter 42 Wife, Ruirui is grown up now, he should sleep by himself Chapter 42: Chapter 42 Wife, Ruirui is grown up now, he should sleep by himself Actually, Su Yunjin had heard the commotion not long after Chen Jie got up.
Over the past year, Su Yunjin’s sleep had been extremely light, fearing that Chen Jie might suddenly rush in to harm her and Ruirui.
Although that concern no longer existed now, the habit had persisted.
As a result, when Chen Jie began practicing martial arts in the courtyard today, she heard the rustling sound of feet on the ground along with the sound of air being cut by his punches, which carried the swish of his clothes.
Chen Jie was also careless enough to step on a tile in the courtyard, making a louder noise. Suspecting it might be a thief, Su Yunjin opened the window to take a look.
And what she saw was Chen Jie practicing punches under the moonlight.
In the moonlight, the man dressed in hemp cloth showed a resolute face, stepping forward and throwing powerful punches that cut through the air with fierce sounds. His stance was solid, his movements vigorous yet controlled, transitioning his balance with precision, each strike full of strength and force like a tiger in motion.
Soon, sweat poured from him like rain, yet the determination in his eyes didn’t waver. Every punch and every step was delivered with full intensity.
*This punch carried the resolve to rise above, the next was a rebellion against the unfairness of fate, and another—an act of protecting the family he loved deeply.*
Seeing him practice diligently like this, Su Yunjin’s eyes grew misty.
*She had witnessed the worst version of Chen Jie—the drunkard and gambling addict, a man she viewed as a demon.*
But looking at him now, he was entirely transformed—a figure filled with hope for life and the future.
He had become someone dependable.
Was he practicing for their family, for her?
*Su Yunjin asked herself this question. She used to think it impossible for him to do anything for her, but now, his changes made her heart swell with a touch of sweetness—it had to be for her.*
Unknowingly, she was mesmerized.
Looking at Ruirui sleeping soundly, clutching his pillow in bed, and Chen Jie punching diligently in the courtyard, Su Yunjin felt life was beautiful.
*The sinking sun in her heart began to rise once again.*
“Why are you still awake at this hour?”
As Su Yunjin stared off into the distance, a deep voice suddenly sounded near her ear, accompanied by the strong scent of masculine sweat after exercise.
Su Yunjin’s body almost went soft.
“Don’t whisper near my ears!”
Su Yunjin quickly covered her ears, her face flushed. Chen Jie chuckled. So, her ears were her sensitive spot, huh?
“Why aren’t you asleep at this hour?”
Chen Jie asked again. Su Yunjin turned the question back on him, “Why aren’t you asleep at this hour?”
Chen Jie couldn’t tell her he was preparing to kill Ma Liu, so he made up an excuse, “Today I was at Doctor Bai’s house, and Wu Hong—the one who practices martial arts under Chief Zhang at the county office—happened to be there. He taught me a new set of punches and said I have talent, telling me to practice diligently since I have the potential to become a Martial Artist.”
“A Martial Artist?”
Su Yunjin froze!
Even someone from her scholarly background knew that Martial Artists ruled this world.
Her scholarly background only held value in the former dynasty, where the Imperial Family and scholars together governed the realm. Back then, scholars trumped Martial Artists, and Great Scholars ranked above warriors.
In those days, it was said: “Only those whose names are sung outside the East Gate are true heroes.”
But since the fall of the former dynasty, the status of Martial Artists had skyrocketed. The foreign invasions even severed the lineage of the Great Scholars of the previous dynasty.
Now, Martial Artists were the true heroes, while scholars had become almost worthless. Even families like hers, once part of the academic elite, could only preserve a few meager plots of land to barely survive in the countryside.
So becoming a Martial Artist was the only chance to defy fate and change one’s life dramatically.
After becoming a Martial Artist, not only would income sources and tax benefits improve, but social status would rise too.
For example, there were only two Martial Artists publicly acknowledged in Xiantao Town—Yu Biao, who owned the gambling house, and Wu Zhong, who ran the fishery.
Now Chen Jie was saying he might become a Martial Artist. That was truly the way to rise above.
This would be equivalent to passing the Scholar exam in the former dynasty!
“Mm, Wu Hong said I have good talent, and if I practice diligently, I’ll definitely achieve something!”
“That’s wonderful! Husband, you’re amazing…”
Su Yunjin looked at Chen Jie, and Chen Jie looked at her. Their eyes locked, and for a moment, there seemed to be an ambiguous tension growing between them.
“Wife, since your husband is so impressive, shouldn’t you reward him a little?”
Su Yunjin, her face red, stammered, “W-what do you want?”
“What do you think your husband wants?”
Chen Jie gazed at her with a look of blatant intensity. Instinctively, she shut her eyes tightly, pressed her lips together. It seemed like she already knew his intentions.
Chen Jie leaned closer, inching toward her.
He could even see the woman’s nervous lashes trembling slightly. This world’s women were truly pure, truly good…
Their lips grew closer and closer. Su Yunjin could already feel Chen Jie’s heavy breaths. Her mind went blank, as though her thoughts had shut down.
Chen Jie was now nearly at her lips, even sensing her soft breaths.
“Sis… I want some pork cracklings.”
Suddenly, Ruirui’s voice cut through the moment. Su Yunjin jumped in fright, her eyes snapping open. Seeing an opportunity that couldn’t be wasted, Chen Jie quickly planted a kiss, their eyes meeting.
Su Yunjin flushed furiously!
*Ugh… sob…!*
Just as Chen Jie was about to pry open her teeth, Su Yunjin snapped back to her senses and weakly pushed him away.
“Don’t let Ruirui see! That’s so embarrassing.”
Chen Jie saw her reaction, understanding he couldn’t push too hard—it might backfire. After all, he’d already kissed her, and there was no way the swan could fly away now, could it?
But that little Daisy!
Chen Jie suddenly found the adorable little Daisy somewhat of an obstacle.
Chen Jie stroked his chin and thought about whether the kid had some family to send her back to for a couple of days. Not much time, even one day would do—just enough to get things done!
But thinking it through, he had to abandon the idea. No, the kid was an orphan, with no parents or home to rely on!
Chen Jie’s face grew dark as he turned toward Su Yunjin.
Su Yunjin also knew he was upset, and she herself felt a bit disheartened…
“Wife, let me tell you something.”
Su Yunjin looked over.
Chen Jie said seriously, “Ruirui is already five this year. That’s a big kid now. She should learn to sleep by herself…”
Su Yunjin, hearing this, glanced at Ruirui and replied, “Actually, she still has one month left before her birthday. Only then will she officially be five years old.”
Chen Jie, “Well, four years old isn’t that young either. She should be sleeping by herself, don’t you think?”
Upon hearing this, she couldn’t help but laugh, “What are you arguing with a child about?”
Chen Jie pretended to look stern, “This child disrupted my plans; she simply can’t stay. She needs her own bed immediately!”
Su Yunjin looked at Chen Jie acting like a child himself and comforted him, “Alright, alright, I understand. Just give me some time, okay? I need to prepare for it.”
Chen Jie, “What are you preparing for?”
Su Yunjin lightly pressed her lips together, saying nothing.
Seeing her reluctance, Chen Jie also realized he was being too impatient. However, he felt puzzled too—it had been a year since they married. Why was she still like this?
Eventually, he still said, “Alright, wife. I won’t pressure you. It’s only 1 a.m. now; go back to sleep for a while.”
Chen Jie gently closed the window, leaving Su Yunjin alone…