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After a deep coma lasting three days and nights, Hu Ba finally woke up. He stared at the face before him and asked, "Why is it you?"
"Who else did you expect?" Lu Zhenxuan replied with a cheeky grin. "If you want to see Little One, she disappeared after bringing you back that day."
Hu Ba's gaze dimmed, and he fell silent.
Lu Zhenxuan was relentless. "Did you do something to make her hate you? I saw the look in Little One's eyes; it seemed like she never wanted to see you again!" He huffed, thinking about how Hu Ba had yelled at him before—he couldn't resist the urge to scare him a little.
Hu Ba weakly retorted, "Lu Zhenxuan, you can leave now."
"By the way, there's something else. Now everyone in All City knows about what happened back then." Hu Ba looked up in disbelief, and Lu Zhenxuan smirked. "They blame Little One's departure on you, calling you a heartless scoundrel. They're rallying against you."
Hu Ba remained silent, and Lu Zhenxuan continued, "You know, as the Jail Boss, you've caused me so much trouble! Don't think I'll help you again."
Hu Ba closed his eyes, ignoring him. The worst had already happened; what else could frighten him?
As his wounds began to heal, Lu Zhenxuan dumped Yamen's mess back on Hu Ba. Hu Ba had once hinted that anyone who helped him capture Lin Dongyu would be rewarded. Now that they had taken advantage of her and discarded her, wasn't that bound to trouble their consciences? It was only natural for them to vent their frustrations!
Hu Ba was preparing to bid farewell to Lu Zhenxuan; there was no reason for him to stay in Fengcheng County any longer. He needed to find Little One. Suddenly, the outcry outside ceased, replaced by a low voice saying, "Uh, I wasn't driven away? Please don't curse me; I still need to give birth to Xiao Hu!"
"About what happened back then? I apologized to Zou Shuheng and clarified that it was an accident; it had nothing to do with Da Hu! Please don’t misunderstand him!" The woman desperately explained. Zou Shuheng harbored resentment; his beloved sister had devoted herself entirely to this man without ever regretting it until her death. He blamed Hu Ba for taking his sister away and shifting all the blame onto him. Lin Dongyu only felt pity for Hu Ba upon learning this.
"Don't worry; Da Hu is a good person; he won't hurt me... Isn't that what you told me?"
The door swung open as Hu Ba rushed outside and eagerly embraced Lin Dongyu. "Little One!" She was back! The crowd outside recoiled in fear, worried that if Da Hu got angry, they might face dire consequences. What a terrifying expression he had!
Hu Ba desperately wanted to touch her and kiss her, proving this wasn't a dream—that she had returned and wasn’t afraid of him; she still wanted to be with him.
Lin Dongyu pushed his inappropriate hands away. "He won't harm you; please..."
"On what grounds can you guarantee that?"
"I am his wife; of course I can guarantee it." But as soon as she said this, she noticed Hu Ba glaring fiercely at the onlookers. Lin Dongyu stomped on his foot and scolded loudly, "Why are you glaring? Have you thought about how hard I've worked to explain for you? Do you want a beating?"
With Lin Dongyu's repeated assurances, the crowd gradually dispersed. Upon hearing this news, Lu Zhenxuan was quite pleased. "Indeed, the charm of a woman is powerful."
"Which bastard said that the Little One despises me and never wants to see me again?" Hu Ba strode into the hall.
Lu Zhenxuan nearly choked on a pastry and quickly took a sip of water, looking at Lin Dongyu for help. "Little girl, why did you run away?"
"I went home for a bit!" Lin Dongyu glanced at Hu Ba, her cheeks flushed as she replied, "I had to let my father know that I'm getting married, right?" Then her father got very angry and had a poor impression of the bastard who took his daughter away, but she decided to keep that part to herself for now.
"Your father?" Hu Ba was taken aback. "Aren't you an orphan?"
"Who said I was?"
"Then why are you sneaking around?"
"I call it being a master thief! A career in thievery! Please respect my profession!" Lin Dongyu declared with righteous indignation before proudly adding, "My family is the Thief Family, the Lin family of Azure Blood Manor, you know?"
Thief Family?
The usually silent Master Gu scoffed, "I was quite curious back then about how you concluded that she was all alone."
Hu Ba was left dumbfounded.
Lin Dongyu suddenly became curious. "By the way, how did you end up liking me in the first place?"
Did he have to admit that he thought if he didn't marry soon, he would be left without heirs? That this young and lively girl seemed just right for bearing children? That her youth meant he could train her? That being alone meant he didn't have to consider family ties? That her clumsiness made her easy to bully and thus brought him joy...?
"Because you're young and beautiful, and you've reignited hope in my withered heart! Anyone who speaks the truth at such times is a fool!"
Though she knew he was probably just flattering her, Lin Dongyu found it quite pleasing. She decided to share some good news with him: "By the way, my father sent my brother to handle the marriage arrangements. They're already waiting for you at your house."
"Your brother?" This was a nightmare!
Da Hu felt despondent about not being able to find a wife.
He had barely survived the questioning from Lin's brothers; he had finally managed to send away those brothers who were there to "evaluate whether their future brother-in-law's daily behavior was up to standard"; he had finally embraced warmth and tenderness in his arms, yet his little wife refused to marry him!
They had done everything they shouldn't have, yet she remained free and often visited the Holy Forest Pavilion. However, he had already informed Guan Xiuping at the pavilion to pay special attention to Zou Shuheng and groom him as the new Oiran, to prevent Zou Shuheng from constantly thinking about running off with his wife.
Now, even walking down the street, no one was afraid of him anymore, and they often teased him: "Da Hu, haven’t you brought your little lady home yet?"
Da Hu glared angrily! But it was ineffective!
Even in prison, the inmates were no longer respectful: "Da Hu, are you feeling unfulfilled?"
Da Hu could only respond with silence.
When would he finally be able to marry his little lady?
As for this matter, Lin Dongyu had her reasons: "You know our family is the Thief Family... My father said I can't marry before I complete my training, to avoid bringing shame to the family."
Hu Ba pondered how to cheat the system: "What counts as completing training?"
"One hundred successful heists."
Hu Ba grimaced: "So I won't be able to marry you for a lifetime?"
Lin Dongyu kicked him playfully: "Da Hu! You might as well sleep with a pillow for the rest of your life!"
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