Rustic Charm: The Doctor Immortal
Chapter 217: A Life for a Life

Chapter 217: Chapter 217: A Life for a Life

Looking at Zhou Hui’s pretty face, Chen Dashan felt a warm surge in his heart, comforted and at ease.

This was what home felt like.

"You haven’t had breakfast yet, have you?"

Zhou Hui’s eyes flickered, her cheeks flushed red, and she turned her head away, unable to look at Chen Dashan as she took his arm and headed into the house.

Only then did Chen Dashan look up, carefully surveying the renovated ancestral home.

A two-story western-style house, the exterior walls coated with white paint, a spacious courtyard, and sturdy armored doors. From the outside of the courtyard, the size of the ancestral house was the same as other houses in Stone Village, except that its facade appeared more modern, and the courtyard walls were whiter, but overall, there was not much difference.

His sister-in-law was discreet by nature, Chen Dashan could imagine that even giving Zhou Hui more money, she would stick to the principle of not flaunting wealth.

Seeing Chen Dashan looking around, Zhou Hui turned her head, smiling warmly at Chen Dashan: "Take a look at our new house, what do you think? If there’s anything you’re not satisfied with, I’ll have someone fix it!"

Today, Zhou Hui wore a beige short-sleeved shirt, her skin snowy white, smooth and radiant. The sweetheart neckline of the shirt was not low, but it stretched tight over her chest, as if ready to burst at any moment.

Around her waist, she tied a deep blue apron that cinched her slender waist, her perky buttocks were very fleshy, and as she moved, her curves seemed to dance with vitality.

Coupled with Zhou Hui’s height of 165 cm, her figure was slender and well-proportioned, her black hair casually tied at the back of her head, adding a touch of laziness. With her naturally beautiful and simple face, she had an aura no other woman possessed.

"Oh!"

Chen Dashan came to his senses, his large hand firmly grasping Zhou Hui’s small hand.

Though not as delicate as the women in the city, it was very warm. Chen Dashan smiled and said, "I think it’s quite good. The outside is simple, but the courtyard is not to be underestimated, complete with rockeries and water, sister-in-law, the layout is exactly to my liking."

Feeling the heat in Chen Dashan’s palm, Zhou Hui shuddered all over.

Like a hot potato, she quickly bowed her head, dropped Chen Dashan’s hand, and stammered, "It’s all... it’s all done by the local masons, I... I didn’t put much effort into it."

"Go wash your hands, I’ll go serve you food."

Zhou Hui spoke quickly and left without lifting her head, trotting away.

Watching his sister-in-law’s retreating figure, Chen Dashan felt helpless. He could sense his sister-in-law’s feelings for him. After three years of living together day and night, depending on each other, not to mention the way she looked at him, he didn’t believe she had no feelings for him. It was just due to identity, due to societal views, and the gossip of the village.

Going to Furong County was the best choice!

Chen Dashan was even more determined to take Zhou Hui to live in the county.

One reason was to take care of Zhou Hui, and second, to leave behind bad memories and allow Zhou Hui to start a new life.

A few minutes later, Zhou Hui had the meal prepared.

Chen Dashan handed Zhou Hui a diamond necklace he had bought, casually saying, "This is for sister-in-law, do you like it?"

"For me?"

Zhou Hui’s face flushed red. The last time Chen Dashan had given her gold jewelry, which still lay untouched in the cabinet. Now wasn’t this just a waste of money?

Zhou Hui smiled, her small hands gently caressing the red box as she softly said, "Sister-in-law likes it."

"I’ll keep it for you, and when the time comes for you to get married, sister-in-law will bring it out."

As she said this, Zhou Hui’s eyes dimmed.

Chen Dashan was young and handsome, now even more so as a well-known wealthy man in Longshan Town. Every family in the surrounding villages knew of Dashan’s big business, and which girl wouldn’t want to marry Dashan?

Moreover, Dashan was also of marriageable age; it was all inevitable...

Thinking about this, Zhou Hui felt a bitter taste in her heart and quickly changed the subject: "If your elder brother were alive, knowing how capable you are, he would also be happy for you!"

Chen Dashan was taken aback as he remembered his older brother, Chen Dahai.

Simple and honest.

Wholeheartedly wanting to support his own education, his brother, who kept all the good things for himself, Chen Dashan felt miserable. Li Xiaobao, the murderer, it was time for him to go and apologize to his brother.

"What has Li Xiaobao been busy with lately?"

Chen Dashan asked casually while eating.

Zhou Hui said, "These days, no one in the village has seen Li Xiaobao, people in the village say..."

Zhou Hui looked up and assessed Chen Dashan’s expression. Seeing that he was looking at her, Zhou Hui’s plump red lips moved, "People in the village say that Li Xiaobao is afraid of your revenge, so he has fled and gone into hiding!"

"Hiding?"

"Does he really think he can escape?"

Chen Dashan’s voice was ice-cold, sending shivers down one’s spine. Zhou Hui looked down, as Li Xiaobao had killed Chen Dahai, and she too harbored vengeance for her husband’s death. It was men’s business, and she didn’t want to intervene. Lowering her head, she changed the subject, "Let’s go offer incense to your brother later."

"Let’s visit him and tell him that the ancestral house has been built and that you have also become capable, so he doesn’t have to worry."

Chen Dashan nodded.

Looking at Zhou Hui’s profile, her long eyelashes trembling, her delicate nose and red lips, at her age of over twenty, she shouldn’t be living as a widow in this small mountain village.

"Sister-in-law, I bought a house in the county town. Once it’s ready, why don’t you move and live in the county town with me?"

Chen Dashan suddenly spoke.

"Clack!" A sharp sound echoed as Zhou Hui’s chopsticks slipped from her hand. She gazed at Chen Dashan with disbelief, joy, and struggle in her eyes.

Chen Dashan put down his bowl and chopsticks, and took hold of Zhou Hui’s hands, "Sister-in-law, you are my family!"

"We are family, no matter where we are, we must live together. Now I have business in the county and can’t leave. You living in the village and my inability to come back often worry me. If you moved to the county, I could come home to see you anytime."

Zhou Hui bit her lip, hesitating, "What about... the chickens and ducks at home..."

Seeing her clueless expression, Chen Dashan laughed, "Don’t worry, I’ll arrange for someone to take care of them. If you want to come back home, I can arrange for someone to bring you back anytime. How does that sound?"

"Just take pity on me, alone and lonely in the outside world."

Seeing Chen Dashan’s handsome face pleading with her, Zhou Hui nodded and said, "Alright, I’ll come and stay for a few days whenever I have time, cook some meals, and wash some clothes for you."

The two finished talking.

They had a simple breakfast and then packed up to go pay respects to Chen Dahai.

The scenery of the mountain village was beautiful. The midday sun was harsh, but it wasn’t very hot on the mountain. It was cool and breezy under the trees. Chen Dashan turned to look, the houses of Stone Village stacked like blocks, all under his feet.

"Big brother, when I find Li Xiaobao, I will definitely bring him in front of your grave to apologize, to pay a life for a life!"

Chen Dashan sprinkled the white liquor in his hand in front of Chen Dahai’s grave.

He stood up and left.

"Buzz, buzz, buzz..."

"Buzz!"

Before he reached home, his phone in his pocket vibrated incessantly.

Chen Dashan frowned and pulled out his phone. It was a call from Peng Hu. Peng Hu usually called only when something serious happened. Thinking this, Chen Dashan quickly answered the call.