Chapter 425: Chapter 425: Leaving Without a Goodbye Chapter 425: Chapter 425: Leaving Without a Goodbye Ever since Big Bull Brother came to their home, the people in the village dared not bully the three of them—Madam Xie and her daughters—especially her grandmother’s family, who were also wary and dared not blatantly come to their door looking for trouble. But if he really left, what would they do if people started bullying them again?
“It’s all right, You and Mother eat at home, I’ll go look in the fields, perhaps he’s gone there because he’s worried about the watermelon seedlings.” Xuexue said as she walked out, planning to take a look at the fields.
“Alright then, whether you find him or not, come back quickly and let Mother know, so we won’t worry.”
Upon hearing this, Madam Xie finally felt relieved and instructed loudly from behind.
“Okay!” Xuexue’s voice came faintly from afar.
In fact, she herself had no confidence. If Big Bull regained his memory, he certainly would not stay long at their house. Every time she thought of this, Xuexue felt strangely unsettled, a mix of sensations she couldn’t describe. Perhaps they had grown accustomed to each other’s company, and the thought of parting was unbearable. She deceived herself with these explanations.
The fields in the afternoon, apart from the stretch of green, were utterly quiet, the silence filled with oppressing heat.
Being all open fields with nothing to obstruct the view, one could see everything at a glance—not even a shadow was present, much less Big Bull’s figure.
Xuexue’s heart couldn’t help feeling a surge of disappointment. It seemed he had really gone.
She turned and walked towards the village, her heart heavy with sadness.
At that moment, she felt truly alone for the first time after her rebirth.
Unbeknownst to her, Big Bull had already taken up space in her heart. She hadn’t noticed before, but now that he was gone, it felt as if even the sky had changed color.
She silently berated herself for her incompetence. Considering her current situation, what revenge could she speak of, when she could be easily overpowered by her enemies at any moment?
Xie Residence
When Xuexue returned home, disheartened,
As soon as she entered the courtyard, she heard a familiar voice coming from the main hall, which instantly lifted her spirits.
“Big Bull, where did you go? You had me so worried.”
Xuexue charged into the main hall with all her might, thrilled by the sight of Big Bull. The sense of finding what was once lost was overwhelmingly good. In that instant, she finally understood her feelings for Big Bull. In both her past life and this one, he was the first person to selflessly give without expecting anything in return.
This affection was truer, more heartwarming, unrelated to power or money.
“Wife, I didn’t go anywhere, I’ve been here all along.” Big Bull stood up, gazing tenderly at Xuexue.
A quarter of an hour without sight of her, and Big Bull had her so anxious. His heart felt like it was coated in honey; it seemed the first step of winning his wife was a success.
In truth, Long Yi had come by. He had gone to Xiao Shan near the village edge to hear the news from the Capital reported by Long Yi, which caused his delay, and he hadn’t expected this scenario.
“Next time you go somewhere, can you let me know, so I don’t worry?” Xuexue, realizing her feelings for Big Bull, and no longer reserved, walked up to him, gazing into his eyes as she spoke earnestly.
“Alright!”
Big Bull enfolded her in his arms, making a promise as he spoke.
“There, there, Big Bull Brother is back! Sister’s not crying anymore!” Chuner clapped her hands joyously from the side.
“Who’s crying!”
Xuexue twisted her body, protesting coquettishly.
“Still denying it? You were so worried when Big Bull Brother disappeared; you were practically crying.”
“You little brat, if you keep making things up, I’ll spank you, believe it or not.”
“Mother, Mother, Sister is going to hit Chuner, she’s so fierce.” Chuner swiftly ran to Madam Xie to tattle.