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"Alright, husband, go tell them to eat."
Upon hearing this, Chen Jie nodded and immediately said, "Brothers, let’s stop training for today."
Everyone heard this and stopped their movements. By then, they had gained a preliminary understanding of the Grand Ancestor Long Fist. Next would be to gradually master and deepen their knowledge.
Moreover, many of these men had their deep understanding of certain moves.
Chen Jie, judging by their talents, had them learn from others who had mastered any moves they struggled with. By corroborating with each other, they would progress quickly.
Thus, the group ceased their martial arts practice.
They all clasped their hands and said, "Thank you, Jiu Si, for the instruction!"
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Chen Jie waved his hands and replied, "No need for formalities, from now on we’re all brothers."
At this moment, a short man spoke up, "It’s getting late, let’s all head home. Tomorrow, let’s set a time to gather and train together again."
Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.
Chen Jie looked at the short man, remembering him as a clever fellow. He had remembered the boxing forms after just two demonstrations and always asked critical questions.
Chen Jie looked at him and asked, "What’s your name?"
The short man quickly replied, "Upper Peach Village, Qi Chunhua."
Chen Jie responded, "That’s a nice name. Train well. Everyone, after I leave, Brother Qi will be your captain. If there’s anything you don’t understand, consult him first. If he can’t solve it, come find me."
The people were initially startled by his words, then clasped their hands together and said, "Yes."
Chen Jie said, "Alright, we’ve trained all day and must be hungry by now. Your sister-in-law has prepared some food. Have this meal, then head home."
Saying this, Chen Jie gave Hu Zi a meaningful look, and Hu Zi immediately went to help.
Soon, the food and drinks were ready. They ate mixed rice made of sorghum and millet, and the only dish was salted meat stir-fried with wild vegetables.
The wild vegetables were scant, the salted meat abundant.
Su Yunjin minced the salted meat and mixed it with minced wild vegetables to create a large pot of meat sauce.
At that moment, a big bowl of mixed rice topped with a layer of meat sauce, a dozen men squatting together, devouring it enthusiastically—it couldn’t be more appetizing.
Years later, many would reminisce that this meal was the most delicious they had ever had.
After they had eaten their fill, the people took their leave.
Chen Jie and Su Yunjin returned home and put Daisy to sleep.
Su Yunjin quietly slipped into Chen Jie’s room.
Chen Jie wasn’t asleep and saw the "lamb enter the tiger’s den."
He didn’t hold back, immediately pulling his wife into his arms.
Today, Su Yunjin didn’t resist, even taking the initiative, taking Chen Jie by surprise as his wife had never acted like this before.
But indeed, this demeanor made her even more enchanting.
Chen Jie was utterly captivated.
That night truly felt like:
The moon sets, crows cry and frost fills the sky, curtains flutter, sleep hard under the flickering candle.
Autumn winds blow, fallen leaves rustle, a smile blooms like spring touching the dujuan,
Love reaches the deepest red, lightly she undresses, accompanying her lord in slumber.
...
Halfway through the night.
Chen Jie lay embracing his wife, who seemed as if drained of strength. Indeed, his wife had been very keen on progressing.
Chen Jie had spent half the day teaching her poetry, but she, feeling his instruction inadequate, then took the lead, showcasing the tenderness of her poetic talent.
Only a love that pierced to the bones could cause such fervor.
Cradling her, Chen Jie relished her warmth.
He toyed with the hair at her temples.
"Wife."
"Hmm?"
Su Yunjin responded, and Chen Jie said, "You look so beautiful today."
Wife retorted, "Wasn’t I beautiful before?"
Chen Jie continued, "Today you are even more beautiful, especially just now..."
"Don’t say it!"
Su Yunjin placed her two fingers on Chen Jie’s lips, her hands carrying a faint scent of orchids.
"Alright, alright, I won’t say it."
Chen Jie removed Su Yunjin’s hand.
He looked at her earnestly.
Su Yunjin’s face turned crimson under his gaze, she felt so embarrassed she wanted to find a crack in the ground to crawl into.
Was she too wild just now? But today she really loved him so much!
"What are you looking at?"
Wife, unable to bear being watched any longer, finally spoke up.
Chen Jie paused slightly and said, "I am looking at my wife, wife, I find you different today."
"How so?"
Su Yunjin asked curiously.
Chen Jie said, "How can I put it? Before, you were like a bud about to bloom, beautiful yet timid."
"Today, you are like a blooming peony, with a boldness that dares to compete with spring!"
"So wife, what happened? Such a big change?"
Hearing this, Su Yunjin fell silent for a moment and then said, "Husband, because today I am truly, truly happy!"
"Happy?"
Chen Jie was somewhat puzzled but also somewhat enlightened.
Yes, these days, Su Yunjin had been very oppressed. Every few days when things seemed to get better, Chen Jie would upset Yu Biao.
In Xiantao Town, Yu Biao was known as Master Yu, which in the eyes of ordinary people, was like a celestial being, or perhaps a tyrant at the village level.
To upset such a person would not have a good outcome.
Therefore, Su Yunjin’s heart had been in her throat that day, and then they had to live at the Bai Family, where they did not dare to leave the house. Although the Bai Family treated her well, there was also a feeling of being at someone else’s mercy, a bitterness that only she knew.
Moreover, watching her husband desperately practicing martial arts every day while she was unable to help, the helplessness caused Su Yunjin to reach her limits of suppression.
Today in the duel, Yu Biao was so fierce, his two palms had made Li Sanding cough up blood, her heart was in knots until her husband stepped on the stage. She felt her heart stop beating.
Finally, her husband won.
At that moment, she could no longer hold back. She released all the pent-up fear from her heart, crying inconsolably.
What followed were joyful events one after another; her husband was favored by a major master who took him as an adoptive son, promising a bright future.
After returning to the village, she was overjoyed. Those neighbors who used to scornfully look at her were now all warm and complimentary.
She was no longer the broom star that couldn’t lift her head; she would no longer be bullied or looked down upon!
That moment she was truly elated.
Who could understand? That feeling of being despised, suddenly gone, she felt like the happiest person in the world.
And all this was brought to her by her own husband.
So today, on the bed, she released all her joy, boldness, and exuberance.
In that moment, she felt more alive.
In that moment, she loved this man to her very core!