1970s Gangster Couple Chapter 24

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Xiao Xiao looked up at Wang Wei with a gaze that seemed to mix displeasure and a hint of a smile, asking, "Do you dislike me?"

Wang Wei, feeling a tingling sensation on his scalp from that look, quickly changed his tone, saying, "I was just kidding. Even though you can't handle these trivial tasks, you are smart; that's what makes it a great job!"

Xiao Xiao instantly smiled with narrowed eyes, nestled in Wang Wei's arms, and rubbed against him like a little cat, saying, "I knew you knew me the best."

Wang Wei felt that he had conceded too quickly just now, which seemed a bit unmanly.

However, facing Xiao Xiao's sharp retorts and fearing another one of those glances she gave earlier, not to mention the possibility of her getting upset and him feeling guilty, he could only snort and say, "Who called me your man!" trying to salvage a bit of his pride, even if it was just a little.

Xiao Xiao wholeheartedly agreed with Wang Wei's words, saying, "Exactly, you're the manliest!"

Wang Wei instantly felt comfortable.

Since they were going to build a house, the first thing they needed was a homestead. Wang

Wei was a decisive man of action. As soon as the decision was made, he immediately took Xiao Xiao around the whole village to look for suitable land.

Now that the busy spring ploughing is over, and people had some free time, with the weather not too hot, the villagers of Xiaoqian Village gathered in small groups, twisting straw ropes in their hands, chatting, and enjoying each other's company.

When Wang Wei and Xiao Xiao came out, everyone couldn't help but look in their direction.

There was no help for it; these two people were simply too good-looking, especially Wang Wei. Among the short and less impressive men of Xiaoqian Village, he stood out like a god wherever he went.

Whether they were older single women or young married women, those with strong wills might just be distracted for a moment, while some who could not withstand the impact of beauty had their gaze practically glued to Wang Wei.

Xiao Xiao scratched at Wang Wei's palm and gave him a sidelong glance.

Wang Wei instantly caught on and glared at the onlookers as if his eyes had turned to ice.

He shouted, "What are you looking at? I already have a wife. If you want to look, go look at someone else!" He felt uncomfortable being the center of attention like this. He was also uncomfortable being watched by so many people; he thought it might have been better when people used to avoid him from a distance. If Xiao Xiao got angry, could these people really help him pacify her?

"Wow, he's so fierce..."

"He really is a wolf cub..."

The women who were captivated by his charm were finally awakened by Wang Wei's shout. Considering his previous reputation, they were instantly frightened and scattered in all directions.

After Wang Wei shouted, Xiao Xiao immediately switched from scratching to gently caressing, her fingers circling in his palm. She looked at him with a playful smile and said,

"Why are you like this? They're just girls, you know. You've made them so sad!" If her smile hadn't resembled that of a cat who had stolen some cream, her words might have been more believable.

Wang Wei clicked his tongue, grabbing her mischievous fingers and sneered, "Xiao Xiao, is it fun for you to play these games with me? How come I didn't realize you were so hypocritical before?"

Xiao Xiao giggled, "You still have a lot to discover about me." Suddenly, she reached up, grabbed Wang Wei's neck, lowered his head a bit, and whispered in his ear. Though her tone was soft, it carried a mysteriously seductive quality, "After we get to know each other better, you'll understand." As she pulled away, intentionally or unintentionally, Wang Wei felt like something wet had brushed against his earlobe.

After pondering the meaning behind Xiao Xiao's words and the intimate sensation from a moment ago, Wang Wei felt like a pot of boiling water, with steam bubbling up vigorously.

Wang Wei grabbed Xiao Xiao tightly, gritting his teeth, "You...damn it..." Why was she so flirtatious! He instinctively glanced around and thankfully, after he shouted earlier, there was no one nearby.

At this moment, Xiao Xiao gazed at him with innocent, shining eyes and asked in confusion,

"What's wrong with me? Oh, why is your face so red? Don't tell me you have a fever." As she spoke, she reached out to touch Wang Wei's forehead.

"Pretending, you're pretending. I've seen through you..." Initially, Wang Wei thought Xiao Xiao was a timid and shaky little rabbit. However, the first time she got angry with him on the ice, he realized that even if she was a rabbit, she had sharp rabbit teeth that could bite.

Later, he realized how absurdly wrong he was. She wasn't a rabbit at all; she was clearly a versatile enchantress. Which rabbit would calmly say they want to have a child with him without changing their expression? That kind of electrifying look that seduces people.

But despite everything, he just loved Xiao Xiao the way she was.

Xiao Xiao's lips curled up, "So, now that you've seen through me, what are you going to do? Don't abandon me~, don't, husband, I can't live without you, ying ying ying..."

t/n: ying ying ying is whimpering.

"Alright, have you had enough fun? Let's get to work!" Wang Wei felt emotionally drained. He had no idea how to handle Xiao Xiao. Physical force was out of the question, and if he used a slightly harsh tone, she would start crying. Even before the tears appeared, he would be overcome with guilt. It felt like a losing battle where he was hurting himself more than his opponent.

"Oh." Seeing that she had teased enough, Xiao Xiao immediately composed herself, obediently saying, "Oh," and let Wang Wei lead her around.

In the village, the well-located areas had either been designated for other purposes or developed, and even the slightly fertile lands had been turned into fields.

After looking for quite a while, the two finally settled on a location not far from the foot of the mountain.

After looking around for a long time, the two finally settled on a spot not far from the foot of the mountain. The terrain was relatively flat, making it convenient for building a courtyard in the future. What's more, if they built the house near the foot of the mountain, it would be much more convenient for them to go up the mountain later on.

The only drawback was that it was a bit far from the center of the village, with few households nearby. However, while others might see this as a disadvantage, Wang Wei liked it.

"Let's choose this place, alright?" Wang Wei looked around and was the first to seek Xiao Xiao's opinion. If Xiao Xiao disagreed, he would change the decision without a second thought. Of course, this was just what he was thinking in his mind; he would never let Xiao Xiao see any trace of hesitation on his face.

Xiao Xiao nodded, "The one you choose is the best."

She never spared sweet words, giving Wang Wei the illusion of being immersed in a honey jar every day.

"How come you have no opinion at all?" Wang Wei complained, but the raised eyebrows betrayed his true feelings.

"What's wrong? The one you chose is good, why should I say anything?" Xiao Xiao complained with a playful glint in her eyes.

Wang Wei felt like he was being blown away by her words, as if he was going to fly into the sky. He coughed and patted Xiao Xiao's head, saying, "Don't praise your own man so much in front of others in the future, or they might think you're shameless."

Xiao Xiao coquettishly replied, "Got it, I'll try to restrain myself. But if I can't resist because you're just too good, don't blame me, okay?"

In an instant, Wang Wei felt like he wanted to just swallow her whole. He flicked Xiao Xiao's nose and said, "Stupid!"

Since they had decided on the location, Wang Wei wanted to finalize things. As it was getting dark, Wang Wei and Xiao Xiao caught a wild chicken and headed to the home of the village captain in Xiaoqian Village.

Curious, Xiao Xiao asked Wang Wei, "Why are we bringing a chicken?"

When it came to food, Wang Wei was not generous at all. Besides occasionally giving some leftovers to the children in the Wang family, the only other times were when Xiao Xiao couldn't bear to see the sad expressions on the faces of the sisters in the Xiao family. It was only then that Wang Wei reluctantly gave some food.

"When you ask for a favor, it's only right to be generous." It wasn't that Wang Wei didn't understand this concept before, but he used to be indifferent and felt there was no need. After all, he was a lone individual, and he could do whatever he wanted. Now, things were different. With the addition of a sweet burden, he wanted to give Xiao Xiao the best of everything.

Xiao Xiao, being the little princess of the Xiao family and a tech expert, was used to others seeking her help. However, when Wang Wei explained, she immediately understood, nodding in agreement to show her understanding.

The captain of Xiaoqian Village was also surnamed Wang, named Wang Desheng. His ancestors and Wang Wei's grandfather belonged to the same lineage, but the Wang family had been in the village for generations. Over the years, the distant relationship had faded away, and in practical terms, they had no real connection.

When Wang Wei and Xiao Xiao arrived, Wang Desheng was sitting at the door, furrowing his brows and smoking, looking troubled.

His wife complained from behind, "Smoking every day, the whole yard is filled with the smell of your cigarettes, choking Jiaxing." Jiaxing was Wang Desheng's only grandson, just three years old. He was squatting at the door, playing with small insects, but his grandfather's smoke made him cough uncontrollably.

Choking his only grandson, Wang Desheng immediately extinguished the cigarette. Still, he couldn't help but retort to his wife, "What do you know? Last year, the village had a reduced harvest. It took a lot of effort for me to convince the county to allocate more to the village, at least enough to support us until this year. But look, it's only been a few months, and it's already this hot. The weather might play tricks again, and if we face another reduced harvest this year, the village will have no way to survive!" Despite being only forty this year, Wang Desheng had already turned half of his hair white. The knots between his eyebrows seemed like an unresolved and tangled puzzle.

The captain's wife shuddered at the thought of those years when the mountains were almost completely barren. She couldn't help but shiver and said, "What are we going to do?" As she lifted her head, she noticed someone seemed to have arrived at the door.

"Who is it?"

"Auntie." Adapting to the local customs, Xiao Xiao sweetly called out to the captain's wife.

"You are .... Ermei?" Xiao Xiao had changed so much that the captain's wife couldn't immediately connect the image of the dark and thin girl from the Xiao family with the charming young woman before her. It was only when she saw Wang Wei's green eyes that she remembered Xiao Xiao married him.

"Auntie." Wang Wei also nodded at the captain's wife. "I have something to discuss with Uncle. Is he around?"

The captain's wife's heart skipped a beat, and her voice trembled, "What... what's the matter?" Could it be that Old Wang has offended this evil star? Coming here by himself isn't enough, now he's brought his wife along for reinforcement?"

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The author has something to say:

Wang Wei: Well, that's an insult to me. Do I need someone else's help if I want to fight? Besides, just look at my wife. I cherish her so much that I can't bear to see her hurt. Would I ever let her get into a fight?

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