Just then, Ma Decai called out from the outer room, "Yu Fen, Yu Fen, are you in there?"
Zhuang Yufen glared at the outside.
"This damn ghost, so annoying!"
The last time she and Chu Dazhuang were about to get it on, it was Ma Decai who had ruined it. This time, just as they were about to seal the deal, there was Ma Decai again, yowling outside.
At this moment, Chu Dazhuang was anything but idle; with his hands moving all over, he had made Zhuang Yufen melt into utter softness. It had been a long while since she'd felt this good.
With Ma Decai, her days were filled with frustration. That wimp might look impressive outside, flaunting himself as the village head, but at home, he was just two words:
Useless!
"I'm tired, just resting in the room... mmm mmm..."
The latter two moans were thankfully suppressed in time, but they still managed to stoke Chu Dazhuang's fierce determination, driving his onslaught even more vigorously.
Zhuang Yufen was almost unable to hold up.
Just then, footsteps approached, and Ma Decai had already reached the door: "Yu Fen, are you in there?"
Whether he actually heard something or not, his voice carried a hint of suspicion. Chu Dazhuang knew he could not continue any further.
Once again, only halfway there.
He felt both annoyed and amused. His "Peach Blossom Radiant Hexagram" seemed eerily accurate; it was as if the heavens themselves were conspiring against him.
Every time he was on the brink of success, he just couldn't reach home base.
Impressive!
Resigned, Chu Dazhuang could only sheathe his weapon of love, but not before pinching Zhuang Yufen's cheek. She, in turn, reluctantly reached out and took a feel of his body.
Chu Dazhuang, clutching his clothes, fled through the window.
Zhuang Yufen rose to her feet, dressed herself, and made her way to the door to tidy up a little before opening it, but then her face turned dark: "What are you yelling for, in broad daylight? You think there's a man in my room? Can't even let a person sleep in peace, seriously!"
Ma Decai actually did sweep a glance inside the room, but of course, he noticed nothing. He then grinned and said, "Yu Fen, I was just thinking of going to the city to stock up and wanted to bring you to the county town. Remember that outfit you liked last time? How about I buy it for you?"
Zhuang Yufen, tempted by the promise of new clothes, grudgingly let Ma Decai off the hook.
The couple left the small department store and drove away in their little truck. Chu Dazhuang, who had been hiding behind a corner, now strode out conspicuously.
He headed back into the small department store to find Ma Xiaoqin sitting alone at the counter, lost in thought, with dry tear stains at the corners of her eyes.
"What's wrong?"
"Big brother Dazhuang! You, you how..."
Chu Dazhuang made up a story, saying he had left earlier and was hiding outside.
"It's all because they want me to marry Xu Gen'er. You know, my dad is just being unreasonable. He says if I don't marry, he'll just die in front of me!"
Ma Xiaoqin had evidently given in, for after all, that was her flesh and blood that had raised her. In truth, Chu Dazhuang didn't want Ma Xiaoqin to suffer for him either.
As for hanging himself from a tree, Chu Dazhuang hadn't quite thought that through yet.
"Alright, I understand, for the sake of your dad you shouldn't do anything foolish."
Ma Xiaoqin saw Chu Dazhuang say this, and she was even more moved. She grabbed Chu Dazhuang's hand and said, "Big Brother Dazhuang, I don't care. Even if I marry Xu Gen'er for my dad's sake, I still want to give my first time to you!"
Chu Dazhuang hadn't expected her to be so stubborn, but then again, this was her choice, and he couldn't influence it. Besides, it seemed foolish not to take advantage of a good opportunity that presented itself.
He was right about that.
"Big Brother Dazhuang, let's meet at the ruined temple behind the village at nine o'clock tonight. I'll wait for you!"
Chu Dazhuang nodded, with the time and place set, he couldn't refuse.
Ma Xiaoqin gave him a pound of pig's head meat and half a liang of laobai dry liquor, advising him to eat more, the implication being to save up his energy.
Chu Dazhuang understood what she meant, and before leaving, he didn't forget to tease Ma Xiaoqin a bit more, only heading out with the pig's head meat and the liquor, feeling pleased with himself, when customers came into the small department store.
The sun was setting in the west.
Chu Dazhuang pushed open the door to his home and saw the yard was quiet; his uncle and aunt were not around. He thought about going back to his room for a delicious meal, but then he heard some noise from the pigsty.
Carrying the liquor and meat, he walked in, only to see his sister-in-law Wang Guiqin feeding the pigs. The setting sun bathed half of her body, exposing Wang Guiqin's voluptuous figure beneath her floral shirt to the light.
Chu Dazhuang approached her with a smile and hugged her, whispering in her ear, "Sister-in-law, have you missed me?"
Wang Guiqin was startled at first, but when she recognized it was Chu Dazhuang, her lips curved into a smile as she said, "It was all your fault I couldn't sleep well last night."
"What did you do, then?" asked Chu Dazhuang, his hand not staying idle as he caressed her body.
Wang Guiqin, with a spoon for pig feed in her hands, suddenly lost her strength; the spoon dropped to the ground, and several pigs ran over to her feet, snorting as they licked the spilled feed on the ground.
At that moment, Wang Guiqin reached out and pulled Chu Dazhuang's head closer, reciprocating his advances.
Chu Dazhuang truly felt frustrated; he was on the verge of losing control.
However, Wang Guiqin quickly grabbed his hand and slightly pushed away to create some distance, "It's broad daylight. If you're thinking about that, wait for the evening."
She glanced at the meat and liquor in Chu Dazhuang's hand, "Where did you get these from?"
With that said by Wang Guiqin, Chu Dazhuang laughed and handed them over to her, "I have capabilities now. This is what I earned from treating someone. From now on, you stick with me, and I guarantee you won't be poor again. I will take care of you!"
Upon hearing this, Wang Guiqin was both surprised and delighted, only to caution Chu Dazhuang that treating people without a license was illegal.
"I'm just giving massages; you don't have to worry. I don't prescribe medication, so what law would that break!" said Chu Dazhuang, which somewhat reassured Wang Guiqin.
"When did you learn how to give massages?" she asked, curious.
"Sister-in-law, this is a family heritage. Oh, wait till tonight, and I'll give you a massage that will leave you feeling too good to be true!"
As Chu Dazhuang spoke, he firmly pressed a spot on Wang Guiqin's lower back, precisely an acupoint mentioned in the "Ultimate Tui Na Technique."
The pressure made Wang Guiqin shudder, and she unconsciously "Hmm"ed, feeling a current of tingling sensation that made everything from the roots of her hair to the tips of her toes responsive.
She collapsed softly into Chu Dazhuang's arms, surprised and excited, and lifted her fist to pound his chest lightly, "You're so naughty!"
Having experienced Chu Dazhuang's skill, she was even more joyful. With a man with potential by her side, she carried the meat and liquor, "I'll go cook. You go lie down in the room for a while."
Chu Dazhuang nodded in satisfaction, following Wang Guiqin into the house and not forgetting to plant a kiss near her ear, "Save a portion for us to have in bed tonight."
Wang Guiqin agreed with a laugh and then pushed him into the inner room.
At this point, Chu Dazhuang felt on top of the world, lying on the bed, humming a little tune while waiting for Wang Guiqin's food and drink to be ready.