Chapter 38 Let It Be

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"Thirty yuan per jin, Sister Zhang is really generous, but I can't guarantee how many local chickens and ducks there are in the village," Xia Liu admired but had little certainty. "No problem, as long as there are some available." Fang Fei was also very amicable. If it weren't for Xia Liu providing the oysters, the hotel's business wouldn't have picked up so quickly. With more foot traffic, not only were the oysters selling out, but other items on the menu were selling well too. Xia Liu nodded. This woman was truly generous. Local chickens at the market cost only about ten yuan per jin. It looked like they were going to be sold out in the next couple of days. Just as Xia Liu was about to get into the car, Fang Fei shot him an extremely seductive look: "Young man, why don't you stay and keep me company for ten thousand yuan a night?" Pfft! Xia Liu burst out, immediately got into the car, and then sped away from the county town. Too scary. Fang Fei's expression had been so earnest, but what if he had agreed and she immediately said it was a joke? That would have been super embarrassing. Xia Liu had been thinking about buying a new phone, but now it was almost eleven o'clock, and no one would open their store for him. Moreover, he was already eager to go to the seaside because he had made a promise with Zhang Qing last night to teach her how to swim at midnight tonight. If he hadn't been so stirred up today, Xia Liu wouldn't have been in such a hurry. Back at home, he briefly explained things to Zhang Xiaoxue before trying to head out, but she suddenly insisted he stayed to keep watch, or she wouldn't dare to take a bath. After much torment, Xia Liu finally managed to leave the house after midnight. Chapter Enjoy: However, due to his eagerness, he was unaware that a shadow was following him. When he arrived at the location, Xia Liu saw Zhang Qing moving her hands through the water, albeit in the shallow end. Although the lighting wasn't good tonight, Xia Liu's eyesight was extraordinarily sharp. At that moment, Zhang Qing's tender neck was exposed above the water, and although her long hair was tied up, the few strands that fell loosely made her look even more attractive and enchanting. Seeing Xia Liu arrive, Zhang Qing quickly swam back to the shore: "Xia Liu, you're late." "Sorry, I went to the county town at noon and was delayed, only just got home," Xia Liu was completely honest, even though he was nearly bursting, he still managed to keep a calm façade. "Being late requires a punishment," Zhang Qing said with a lick of her lips and a teasing look at Xia Liu. At that daunting scene, Xia Liu struggled to swallow his saliva and just as he was about to make a move, Zhang Qing came over to him. Seconds later, Xia Liu looked up at the moon, feeling cool air continuously hitting his face. "Hiss..." He hadn't expected Zhang Qing to pull such a move, instantly relaxing him from the day's stress. When the time was right, he lifted Zhang Qing up and carried her into the water, swimming and causing ripples on the surface. An hour later, Zhang Qing sat on the ground, her face wearing a look of utter satisfaction, her eyes slightly hazy. "Xia Liu, what do we do now? I have no energy left," Zhang Qing said with a hint of bitterness. Xia Liu's stamina was simply terrifying; if she hadn't been experienced, she might not even have been able to stand. "Sister Zhang, don't worry, your energy will come back soon, hehe," Xia Liu chuckled. "Hmm! Someone's here!" Xia Liu suddenly became alert, scrutinizing their surroundings. "Xia Liu, what did you say?" "Nothing, Sister Zhang, you rest here for now, I'm going to use the restroom nearby." "Alright, come back quickly, I'm scared of the dark," Zhang Qing said shyly. "Mhm, I'll hurry," Xia Liu replied with a faint smile. Zhang Qing being afraid of the dark? That was unlikely, but Xia Liu didn't have time to tease her. He quickly began running to check on the situation he had just discovered. Unfortunately, he couldn't find anyone after searching around. "Did I sense it wrong?" Unable to find anyone, Xia Liu looked confused as he walked toward the beach. After the rage in his body had subsided, Xia Liu was very comfortable teaching Zhang Qing how to swim. She was doing extremely well, showing much improvement from the day before. With a few more nights of practice, she would almost be ready to dive into the sea to gather oysters. Around three o'clock, Xia Liu and Zhang Qing returned together. Zhang Qing asked Xia Liu to come to her house for a bit, saying she had something important to tell him. Xia Liu didn't refuse, curious about the important matter. It turned out Zhang Qing had a medical report to show him. After looking at it, Xia Liu was surprised. Zhang Qing was not infertile; the issue lay with Zhang Kuang. "Tsk tsk, Zhang Kuang, Zhang Kuang, this is retribution," Xia Liu couldn't help but sigh. The last time he saw Zhang Kuang in the county, he had noticed the awkwardly proportioned woman following Zhang Kuang seemed to be pregnant. "Xia Liu, thank you. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have had the courage to get tested. Now that the results are here, I..." Zhang Qing started, tears streaming down her face. These past few years had been distressing, and if she weren't so resilient, she would have considered suicide long ago. "It's okay, Sister Zhang, you can lead a normal life now." "Xia Liu, can you help me?" Zhang Qing asked again, after Xia Liu had finished speaking. "As long as I can help, I absolutely will not refuse." "I want a child of my own. Xia Liu, can you help me with this?" Zhang Qing looked at Xia Liu with tearful, trembling eyes. She was already thirty, and in the countryside, a woman of her age without children was considered an outsider. Even though she looked much younger than her age, Zhang Qing still longed for a child. "This..." Xia Liu was momentarily stunned. The idea of a child had never crossed his mind. With this word, he had to consider his own issues. "Sister Zhang, I can't be certain about that; let's leave it to fate." Actually, Xia Liu wanted to tell her that he had a health issue that would make it impossible for him to father a child, even if they tried a thousand or ten thousand times. But he couldn't say that yet. For now, he would reassure Zhang Qing. Who knew what might happen in the future? Maybe she would meet her true love. "You've agreed!" Zhang Qing wiped away her tears, looking at Xia Liu excitedly. With no other choice, Xia Liu nodded and gave a bitter smile. After agreeing, an unexpected event occurred — Zhang Qing threw herself at him like she was on a stimulant. Xia Liu didn't leave Zhang Qing's house until past five o'clock, his steps noticeably unsteady. They say a woman in her thirties is like a wolf, and indeed it's true. If not for his special constitution, Xia Liu might have collapsed. As he walked home, Xia Liu suddenly saw a figure ahead. The figure also noticed him and quickly ran away. Xia Liu's expression immediately turned serious. If he wasn't mistaken, this was the person who had been spying on them on the beach. No way he was letting them get away! Whatever had happened on the beach with Zhang Qing had been seen, and while he wasn't worried for himself, if the news spread, Zhang Qing's predicament would be hard to imagine. Xia Liu's speed was no joke. After about a minute of chasing, he caught the figure in some bushes...

Chapter 38 Let It Be

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