The Darling Husband Picks Up a Stranger to Farm With

[Completed novel: The Little Husband of the Taciturn Scholar. Currently updating: Forced to Take a Young Master as a Live-in Son-in-Law. Welcome, dear readers!]

After transmigrating, Zhou He went from being an orphanage teacher to a frail single father with no parents but a child to care for. He had no support in the village, his home was bare, and his baby was crying to be fed.

Zhou He sighed. "Life doesn't stop getting harder."

To keep himself and his child from starving, he had to climb the mountain despite his weak health. Who would have thought he'd come back with a man in tow?

The little one sighed. "Papa, can we afford to feed him too?"

People in the village gossiped to his face. "He's already sickly and so poor he's got nothing to eat. Both the grown-up and the child are foundlings. They'll either starve to death or die of illness. What good is being handsome if he'll never find himself a wife in this lifetime?"

But Zhou He didn't care. He glanced at the man's stern face and pursed his lips. He could let him stay. They could make do by spending less and working more. Somehow, they'd get by...

Jiang Xianli woke up with no memories. Looking at the state of the household, he couldn't help shaking his head. This father and son had it so hard, and they'd saved his life, so he ought to help them in return.

He could nurse his health back to normal, earn money, and take care of the child too...

But as he helped them, he found himself wanting more than just to lend a hand. He wanted a place in the life of the lovely, hardworking Zhou He and his sweet, innocent child...

Later, the villagers didn't get to laugh at them. Instead, they watched the family thrive. Matchmakers wore out the doorstep, all eager to arrange a marriage for the two men, but none of their attempts worked. People privately wondered whether the two of them had some sort of hidden ailment.

They had no idea that inside the house, Zhou He was blushing with embarrassment, his eyes red at the corners as he was held tight in the man's arms. He heard him ask, "Be good. What should you call me?"

Zhou He trembled as he answered, "Husband."

(Short scene)

Jiang Xianli fed the chickens and horses, cooked and cleaned, then leaned down to whisper in Zhou He's ear, "You're frail, and your belly is heavy. Sit still and let me do it."

The little one massaged his legs, brought him water, and clowned around to make him happy. "Liu'er is good. I can help. Papa, there's a little brother in your belly, so you should lie down!"

Hugging a small quilt, Zhou He blushed with embarrassment. "It's only been two months. I can work. I'm not that frail..."

A clever, capable pursuer vs. a kind, frail pursued

Tips:

1. [Updated daily, so jump right in. Please don't wait for it to pile up =3=]

2. A cozy, gentle, sweet story about raising a child. No major golden finger, just everyday family life. There will be another baby later on (child count +1), and the pursuer's identity will change later in the story.

3. I'll read every comment from you dear readers. Thank you, kisses~

Currently updating: Forced to Take a Young Master as a Live-in Son-in-Law. Blurb:

At first, a proud young master who's all bluster and denial, later a steady and dependable husband-type pursuer, vs. a kind, naturally sweet, resilient, and pitiful pursued

Lu Liu is a poor little thing. Orphaned from a young age, he gets by in the Lu household through honesty, hard work, and taking on as many chores as he can.

Then one day, the Lu family brings home a down-and-out young master from a wealthy family to be his live-in son-in-law.

Everyone in the village says Liu'er has finally reached the end of his hard days. The man is tall and handsome, and when he stands there, he looks like an official. He seems capable, too.

Who could have guessed that this young master would be picky about everything, from food and clothing to where he slept? He argues with the family all day, can't stand his husband's timid, submissive nature, and turns the whole household upside down.

The Lu family's uncles regret it, and the aunts cry and complain. They shouldn't have brought him home! He's a lazy man who does no work. What use is it to hold on to his indenture papers?

The villagers say once more, "Poor Liu'er. He's so capable and obedient, but now his life will never get better. What a hard fate!"

After hearing this, the timid Lu Liu thinks it over carefully. Ever since Yao Zheng arrived, he's been able to eat his fill. He no longer has to wear the old clothes his uncles don't want. He even gets new fabric when there's no festival, and his hemp shoes have been replaced with cloth shoes that are soft and warm. He's also moved out of that ruined earthen house. He's eating well and sleeping well, and he's even grown taller!

"Is this really a hard life?"

At that moment, Lu Liu is lying in Yao Zheng's arms. As soon as he asks, the man wraps an arm around his waist and plants a hard kiss on his chin. Then he earnestly promises, "My little young master, I promise our life will only get better and better!"

Lu Liu feels the satin bedding beneath him, looks at the jade ornaments in the room, and takes in the warmth rising from the heated floor. He nestles closer to the man and smiles contentedly.

"How could this be a hard life? It's so sweet~"

(Short scene)

? When the live-in son-in-law first arrived, he couldn't do a thing around the house and knew nothing about farming. He expected to be dressed and fed, but wouldn't even open his mouth when food was served (because it tasted bad).

Liu'er: You rest. I'll cook. How about I boil you some duck eggs?

Yao Zheng: Boil three!

? Later, the live-in son-in-law could wash clothes, cook, feed the chickens and ducks, fix the house, hunt, and go up the mountain or down to the river. There was nothing he couldn't do, though he would inevitably get hurt now and then.

Liu'er hugged him and cried, heartbroken. "I'm used to doing these chores. You're a young master, so you shouldn't have to do them. Let me do it."

Yao Zheng: You rest. I'll do it. You're my little young master. I'll take care of you for the rest of my life, all right~

Theme: Treasure your good fortune and work hard at life