Chapter 442: A Night of Thunder and Rain

A night of thunder and rain.

The next morning, when the sky revealed a fish-belly white, the wind stopped, and the rain disappeared.

Lying in bed listening to the thunder, Li Heng, who hadn't closed his eyes all night, simply got up halfway to write a letter to Xiao Han. He didn't return to bed until dawn, when he fell into a deep sleep again.

Around 5:30 in the morning, Song Yu gently pushed open the bedroom door. Seeing him in a deep sleep through the crack, she immediately went downstairs and said to Chen Laoyezi Song, who was preparing to go fishing in the courtyard:

"Grandpa, wait a little longer, Li Heng is still sleeping."

Hearing this, Chen Laoyezi Song took off his water boots, rolled a cigarette with white paper, and sat on a stone stool nearby, smoking it slowly in big puffs.

Song Shi, who was preparing to help, also put down the tools in his hand and sat on the stone stool on the other side, smoking a cigarette; he was smoking a rolled cigarette.

The father and son didn't talk, each smoking their own.

Half an hour later, the little aunt got up, stretched, came to the courtyard, and asked, "Eh, it's this late, why haven't you gone to pull the nets today? Could it be that the nets were stolen?"

Song Yu had to explain the situation that Li Heng was still sleeping.

Hearing this, the little aunt found it quite interesting and teased her eldest brother, "Eldest brother, it seems that in the future, besides sister-in-law being able to manage you, there's one more son-in-law."

Before Song Shi could reply, Jiang Yue came out after combing her hair and smiled to help her husband out of the situation, "Young people being able to sleep is a blessing, proving they have a good body."

The little aunt was greatly surprised, turned her head, and looked at her sister-in-law carefully, feeling that her sister-in-law had changed a lot overnight. But she couldn't see exactly where the change was for a moment.

At 6:30, the Song family members were all up, gathering in the courtyard to chat. Even Grandmother Song, who usually went up the mountain to pick tea at this time, wasn't very anxious, chatting idly with her children and sons-in-law.

Song Yu checked the time. When the hand reached the 40-minute mark, she went upstairs to the second floor again, entered the bedroom, and reached out to shake Li Heng, who was still sleeping soundly:

"Li Heng, wake up."

Li Heng turned over and opened his eyes halfway.

Seeing his confused look, Song Yu smiled beautifully and said softly, "Let's go fishing, Maning is waiting."

Li Heng didn't move, staring at her foolishly, thinking she was especially beautiful.

Feeling his ardent gaze, Song Yu calmed down, then stretched her right hand out in front of him. Her expressive eyes seemed to be saying: If you don't get up, prepare to take me away from Junshan Island.

The underlying meaning was: My face is all staked on you.

Li Heng understood her gaze, glanced at his watch, and was immediately scared into jumping up, "My god! It's so late, why didn't you call me earlier?"

Song Yu had a faint smile in her eyes, didn't answer, and reached out to hand him the clothes at the end of the bed one by one.

Getting up was quick, washing up was even quicker, and he ran downstairs in 3 minutes.

As soon as he went out, more than ten pairs of eyes looked over. Li Heng didn't explain the reason for sleeping in, but shouted a sweet greeting all the way. Not only did he shout, but his face was also filled with the brightest and most sunny smile, and the atmosphere in the courtyard instantly became great.

Amidst the laughter, those who should go fishing went fishing, those who should pick tea leaves went to pick tea leaves, and those who should make breakfast went to prepare the dishes. The whole house was suddenly busy.

On the way to the lake, Sun Manning seized the opportunity of being alone to tease Li Heng, "Aiyo! The great writer son-in-law is really amazing, really has status, actually making 20-plus people wait for you for over an hour!"

Li Heng was speechless, feeling guilty in his heart, "I didn't do it on purpose."

Hearing this, Sun Manning nodded seriously, "Of course, this matter can't be blamed on you. If you want to blame someone, blame one of your wives for not being considerate. If it were Mai Sui, she would have run over to comfort you last night."

Li Heng looked at the person walking in front and scolded repeatedly, "Lower your voice! Lower your voice for me, do you understand that this place is surrounded by enemies? Be careful, or I'll be so angry I'll peel your skin off."

"Pfft! You're still a romantic veteran, not knowing how to cherish the fragrance and pity the jade. I'm at least a woman with a chest and a perky butt. If I were you, I'd hug me to bed, do that first, then do that, and finally do that..." Sun Manning gestured with her fingers, chattering all the way.

Li Heng stopped abruptly, turned around, frowned, and stared at her, "You like teasing me recently, you haven't really fallen for me, have you?"

Sun Manning rolled her eyes repeatedly, carrying her hands behind her back and complaining wildly, "Do you really think I'm stupid? Fighting for a man with beauties like Song Yu, Xiao Han, and Mai Sui, isn't this looking for death?

You guys are having fun in bed, and I'm holding a lamp for you at the end of the bed? Your children are eating delicacies at the table, and my children are picking up bones on the ground?

Your children look like their father and mother, all beautiful as flowers; my children were okay, but when compared together, I'll be damned! Where did these ugly things come from? I can't even look at them myself, do you understand a ball! Why would I have designs on your butt! Get lost!"

Her "understand a ball" was learned from Ye Ning, applied flexibly.

Li Heng was amused by her and laughed out loud, thinking to himself that he hadn't seen this girl like this before. Although she was a bit silly, she was also a happy treasure.

The fishing boat was larger and better than he had imagined. There was a covered awning on it, where one could live simply, and even cook and live.

Besides Li Heng, Song Yu, Song Shi, Sun Manning, and Chen Laoyezi Song, the little uncle-in-law also came up.

Getting on a fishing boat for the first time, Sun Manning was especially excited, looking here and there, occasionally paddling the lake surface with her hands. That playful energy was just like a child.

Song Yu asked with concern, "Are you afraid of water?"

Li Heng replied, "Not afraid, I grew up secretly bathing in the river, I'm a swimming expert."

As the fishing boat moved further and further away from the shore, he asked, "Do you often come to the lake when you're on vacation?"

Song Yu shook her head, "I did when I was a child, but when I grew up, I rarely came."

Arriving at the fishing area, the others were instantly busy. The little uncle-in-law steered the boat, and Chen Laoyezi Song and Song Shi pulled the nets and picked the fish. Li Heng squatted nearby and watched, because with Sun Manning, this girl who was all hands and feet, there was no space left for him to show his skills.

The first net of fish was quite good, mostly silver carp, bighead carp, and crucian carp, and there were also quite a few icefish, adding up to dozens of jin.

When the second net of fish came up, his interest was aroused. So many mandarin fish, this was one of his favorite fish to eat.

Sun Manning was also a foodie, happily shouting to Li Heng repeatedly, "Li Heng, your cooking skills are so good, show off your skills at noon and make a rich full-fish feast for Song Yu."

The little uncle-in-law was surprised and joined the conversation, "Li Heng can cook too?"

Sun Manning answered first, "Little uncle-in-law, you don't know this, Li Heng's skills are very good, super good, much more powerful than the chefs in ordinary restaurants."

Hearing this, everyone on the boat looked at him.

Can write, can compose music, is he also so good at living at home?

Seeing that Song Yu also showed a rare look of anticipation, Li Heng immediately didn't hide it anymore and said straightforwardly, "Sure, I'll make lunch, whatever you want to eat, just order the dishes."

"Hehehe! This, this, this, and that..."

Sun Manning ordered several types of fish in one breath, "Steamed, braised, deep-fried, the more the better, bring one of each, ha."

Li Heng nodded, "No problem."

With Sun Manning, this happy treasure, the journey was lively. Everyone was busy while chatting, and time passed very quickly.

A total of 4 nets of fish were pulled, and there was even a rare red-fin fish, but after Li Heng, Song Yu, and they finished taking photos, it was released by Chen Laoyezi Song.

Chen Laoyezi Song said that the number of red-fin fish had not been many in recent years, and today's fish harvest was rich enough to eat, so he released it back into Dongting Lake.

Because there were too many fish, after breakfast, Chen Laoyezi Song and the eldest aunt went to the county town on the shore to sell the fish.

Sun Manning, a young lady from the city, was full of curiosity about everything and called her two cousins, shouting that she wanted to go together. In the end, this girl secretly asked Li Heng, "Do you want to mail a letter?"

Li Heng glanced at Song Yu, who was talking to Jiang Yue and Song Shuyu, gave a wink, and said in a low voice, "At the very bottom of my backpack, I just wrote it last night."

"Received!" Sun Manning immediately understood his meaning and let herself go to get it.

Li Heng whispered to stop her, "It's best to send it to Changsha to be mailed."

"Little Di understands, Little Di is not stupid!"

Saying this, Sun Manning obscurely stretched out a hand, her index finger and thumb constantly rubbing.

Li Heng understood, walked into the corner of the room, took out 30 yuan, and handed it to her.

Sun Manning was dissatisfied, "This little bit, are you dismissing a beggar? Doesn't the bus driver need labor remuneration?"

Li Heng handed over another 30 yuan.

Sun Manning widened her eyes, "Li Millionaire! Li Big Tycoon! Why are you so stingy?"

Li Heng was speechless, "Please! Now a day's work is only 1.5 yuan, this is already two months' wages. I only have 160-plus yuan in cash on me, you have to leave me some."

"Leave a fart! There's food and drink on the island, and a great beauty like Song Yu to accompany you, you're dying of happiness! Quick! Quick, give it all to me, I'm doing dirty work for you. If you really feel at a loss, just find time to sleep with me on the way back. Anyway, whether you want to sleep with me or not, I'll just treat it as the money you sleep with me for, the money must be given to me." Sun Manning's mouth was like a machine gun, chattering endlessly.

By the end, she didn't care about martial arts anymore and reached out to grab it directly. This action immediately attracted the attention of Song Yu, Jiang Yue, and the little aunt who were chatting outside.

Seeing this, Li Heng gave in and gave her all the money.

Getting the money, Sun Manning said happily, "Song Yu's birthday is coming soon. By then, school will have started, and we'll be so far apart that I won't be able to celebrate her birthday. I plan to buy her a gift in advance, but I don't have enough money on me, so I can only rely on your relief."

Li Heng complained in his heart, you want to buy the moon with so much money, but seeing Song Yu walking over, he was too lazy to talk nonsense, "Go quickly and come back quickly, come back at noon to help me cook."

Sun Manning made an OK gesture and ran to the second floor to get the letter.

Song Yu asked him, "Do you want to go to the county town for a walk?"

Li Heng shook his head, "Not going, staying at home to accompany you."

Song Yu smiled beautifully, "If you want to move, I can accompany you to the county town."

Li Heng still shook his head, pointing to the tea mountain opposite, "Let's go up for a walk, take a few photos at the place where we took photos last year, and then come back to prepare lunch."

Song Yu asked, "The place from last year?"

"Yes, in the future, when I have time, I'll try to come back every year to accompany you to take one in the southeast direction of the mountain top." Li Heng thought of some photo spots on the internet in later generations, decades as one day, feeling very romantic.

Song Yu looked at him, then looked at the mountain top, and said quietly, okay.

The tea mountain was not high, and there were tea farmers picking tea everywhere. The two saw Grandmother Song, the little aunt, and Jiang Yue. He asked, "Should we help for a while, I feel quite embarrassed."

Song Yu said, "Aren't you going to cook? Not yet, I'll bring you here when I have time in the afternoon."

"That's fine." Li Heng nodded.

Seeing the two taking photos everywhere, the neighbor next to them asked Jiang Yue, "Jiang Yue, I saw this boy come last year, and he came again this year, is he your son-in-law?"

Jiang Yue had the heart to deny it, but Li Heng and her daughter were taking photos not far away. If she denied it and Li Heng heard it, what would he think?

But if she had to admit it, she was a bit unwilling, and also a bit afraid of ruining her daughter's reputation. It would be fine if Li Heng married her daughter in the future, but if he married someone else, her reputation in this area would be completely stinking.

Thinking of this, Jiang Yue looked at her little sister-in-law with a look for help.

Little sister-in-law Song Shuyu understood, but didn't respond directly to the neighbor, instead asking with a smile, "Sixth Aunt, do you think they are a good match?"

Sixth Aunt was a term of address for seniority, but she was actually only in her 40s.

Sixth Aunt carefully sized up Li Heng and gave a thumbs up, "A match! You couldn't find such a handsome boy even with a lantern in these ten miles and eight villages. Yu Bao really has good eyes."

Hearing this, Jiang Yue's heart cooled by half, and she immediately understood what her little sister-in-law was planning.

Noticing her daughter-in-law's expression, Grandmother Song, who had always been relatively cautious, lowered her voice and asked, "Yu Bao has been so close to a boy for the first time since she was a child, and even brought him home, which proves she likes him quite a bit. Yueyue, what exactly do you look down on?"

Song Shuyu had also wanted to ask this question for a long time. Hearing this, she stopped picking tea leaves and walked over.

How could Jiang Yue not understand this truth? But she couldn't explicitly say that Li Heng was a flirt, otherwise the scene would be very ugly, and she estimated that her father-in-law would turn his face on the spot.

Don't look at how much her father-in-law loves Li Heng now. Hearing that he was coming, he started tidying up the house a few days ago, went to the city to buy some brand-new daily necessities, and even bought expensive ones. Yesterday afternoon, he specifically set the nets, just wanting to get fresh fish and shrimp for Li Heng to eat.

But this kind of liking was built on a premise, and that was that Li Heng was sweet-mouthed, talented, and most importantly, very attentive to his precious granddaughter. If there was a flaw in being "attentive," the consequences would be unimaginable. How much her father-in-law liked Li Heng now, he would be that unwelcoming after turning his face.

Under the serious gaze of her mother-in-law and little sister-in-law, Jiang Yue sighed secretly and phrased it, "It's not that I look down on him. If there really were such a son-in-law, it would be our family's blessing, and Yu Bao's blessing.

But I'm worried now that they are still too young, their temperaments haven't stabilized, and Li Heng is so excellent. Mom, you know that feelings are hard to say. If they break up in the future, it will harm Yu Bao."

Patiently listening, Grandmother Song nodded, "The reason is this reason, and what you said is also right. But now a good marriage is right in front of us, and I see that Yu Bao cares about this Li Heng quite a bit. Why not seize the opportunity to try it now? Can you ensure that you will meet someone better in the future? Can you ensure that the person you meet in the future will definitely be right? Will it be smooth sailing?"

Jiang Yue was speechless.

Little sister-in-law added on the side, "Being happy yourself is the most important thing. If Yu Bao misses this one, and Li Heng is picked up by another woman, then she won't be happy in the future, and it's almost impossible to find someone better than Li Heng. Sister-in-law, I hope you can think of this point."

Jiang Yue wanted to speak but stopped, and finally lost her voice, turning her head to look at Li Heng, who was taking photos for her daughter. She asked herself more than once in her heart: What kind of magic does this Li Heng have? He has bewitched the entire Song family from top to bottom.

The problem was, she still couldn't refute it.

PS: Updated first, edited later.

10,900 words updated.

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