Joyful Motherhood in a Rural Family

Chapter 105 - 105: 103: The Murder Case: The Official Visits and Sisi’s Confused Heart

Liu Sisi’s mood was awful too.

In her previous life, after her parents died, many relatives came out of nowhere, trying to adopt her and win her favor.

When they learned that there were no compensations after her parents’ death, they all disappeared. She had been with her grandfather since she was a child, witnessing the cold and warmth of the world.

From childhood to adulthood, she had always been used to controlling everything in her own hands.

She spent her childhood busy fighting against bullies, middle school busy studying and learning to survive, high school busy with academics while taking care of her sick grandfather. When she went to college and her grandpa passed away, she made arrangements for her grandpa while working hard at part-time jobs…

So busy that she had no time for love!

In her mind, as long as everything she did meets her own expectations, it would be good.

Why is this time different?

When she thinks about leaving the Di family, her heart feels a strange sense of urgency, as if something very important is about to leave her! But what exactly is it?

The more she thinks, the less she understands!

When she can’t figure it out, she stopped thinking about it and focused on copying the book A New Account of the Tales of the World.

Meanwhile, Di Yelei came by and saw her concentrating on copying. He turned around and continued digging the well.

She wrote until night falls, only then stopping and rotating her wrists. This was not a relaxing work.

For dinner, Liu Sisi still braised the rabbit meat, and to ward off hunger, she made pancakes with chive fillings. The dough was already prepared at noon; the pancakes came out golden with a tempting aroma.

She picked a few large ones, put them on a plate in the basket, and let Di Xuan take them to their grandfather. She then stir-fried the vegetables and set the table with bowls and chopsticks before coming to the edge of the well.

The sound of the heavy shovel digging the soil still came from inside.

“The food is ready.”

Standing there for a while, Liu Sisi suddenly didn’t know what to say.

“Sisi? Okay, I’ll be done soon!”

Di Yelei’s cheerful voice came from below, and he quickly increased the pace of his work.

Not long after, he jumped out of the well, showing her a wide smile with his gleaming white teeth, and immediately bent down to grab the rope hanging on the edge of the well opening. With a strong pull, a large bucket of muddy water droplets and silt was pulled up from the bottom of the well.

Di Yelei conveniently dumped the sludge to a corner of the courtyard wall.

He wiped his sweat: “Tomorrow, I’ll go up to the mountain to carry some bluestone back and seal the well opening, leaving a small access for water fetching, making it convenient and safe.”

Liu Sisi nodded slightly: “I think the terrain here is not bad, so why not build a small water pool under it? We can plant some lotus flowers and raise some small fish in it since the water source here never ends, so we don’t need to worry about it drying up.” After saying that, she bit her lip in annoyance.

She was about to leave, so why was she still thinking about these things? What a worrywart!

Di Yelei’s eyes lit up!

He praised her: “Sisi, you are so thoughtful. Not many people around here grow lotus flowers unless they are a wealthy family who would plant some in their courtyards.”

After pondering for a moment, he added, “I remember there are lotus roots for sale in the city. Tomorrow, after I go hunting on the mountain, I’ll head to the county directly and buy the lotus roots to plant. How big and what shape do you think the water pool should be?”

Looking at the chatty man beside her, covered in mud and sweat or perhaps well water dripping from his forehead, he did not bother to wipe it off; instead, he spoke to her with a humble and pleasing tone, as if seeking her approval…

All of a sudden, Liu Sisi felt that something collapsed inside her heart!

A wave of panic welled up from the bottom of her heart.

That strange feeling appeared again, as if she was about to lose something precious, making her heart twisted into a knot, constantly tugging at her.

She took a deep breath and held it for a while before finally exhaling slowly. She couldn’t resist his careful and pleasing gaze any longer, scanning the surroundings and considering for a moment.

“I don’t know much about these things. This area was originally a muddy pond, so why not dig around the edge of the pond and make a narrow strip about one meter wide and five meters long?”

“…What’s a meter?” Di Yelei hesitated.

Liu Sisi rolled her eyes: “I mean, three feet wide, extending to the edge of the courtyard, and also turning the small piece of land outside the courtyard into a small pond, or a deepwater field.”

Wasn’t it?

This place was adjacent to the foot of the mountain, and although the well water source was small, it flowed all year round. If it were to be developed into a deepwater field, the area would be too small for rice cultivation, but it would be feasible for growing lotus and raising fish.

Di Yelei thought for a moment: “It would be difficult to turn it into the small pond you mentioned, but it would be feasible to transform it into a deepwater field. However, the area would be too small, and it would only be suitable for growing lotus flowers or something like that.”

Liu Sisi looked at him firmly: “Why?”

Why are you still treating her so well? Just because of her casual words, you really want to dig a well, dig a pond, and plant lotus flowers?

You could have refused!

Why, why! Why …

She wanted to get angry and yell, but in the end, she couldn’t say anything.

“What why?” Di Yelei asked curiously.

“Nothing…”

Liu Sisi closed her mouth, knowing that she couldn’t ask this question no matter what.

“Let’s eat, you go take a shower first.”

After saying that, she turned around and entered the house. The frustration in her heart was indescribable.

“Okay, then! I’m coming.”

Di Yelei replied loudly, his smile gradually fading.

He missed those days when they were together, warm and full of vitality. Most importantly, Sisi made him feel at home. But now, they seemed like strangers.

After dinner, Liu Sisi continued to copy writings by lamplight, while Di Yelei sat across from her, weaving bamboo strips. The two accompanied each other quietly, peaceful as they silently did their tasks. But beneath the tranquility, there were turbulent emotions.

Liu Sisi stole a glance at him and recalled the recent events that had occurred.

It had to be said that Di Yelei was really good to her; not only did he pamper her, indulge her, work diligently, and endure hardships, but his hunting income was also quite good. Moreover, he handed over all his income to her for safekeeping, and he was very handsome – except for being a bit too naive.

Such a person would be hard to find any flaws in – even in modern times.

But she was just angry at him!

Angry that when she saw herself being bullied by that dog-shit Businessman Zhang, he not only didn’t come forward to help but hid! This clearly showed that he didn’t trust her, Liu Sisi!

Did he really think she was a flirtatious brothel girl?

Liu Sisi became even angrier when he tried to force herself on her!

Wait a minute!

Why was she angry?

Having never been in love in both her past and present lifetimes, Liu Sisi was a complete romantic idiot.

Even though she hadn’t been in love, you don’t have to eat pork to see pigs run. Considering her recent reactions, she felt that she was making a big deal out of nothing!

It is said that a lover’s eyes can’t even bear a grain of sand!

Could it be …

In an instant, a sense of clarity spread through her mind.

“Ye Lei…”

“Sisi…”

Both of them called out to each other at the same time, then stopped talking, looking at each other and laughing in unison.