Male Lead's Canon Fodder Wife

Before the villager could say another word, Pan Meijia left without giving them another glance. While she hated people harming her friends and family, she would never laugh over another person's pain. She looked down on those who did that.

Twenty minutes later, she arrived at the Lu family's house. Mother Lu was watering the vegetables in the yard when she saw her muttering to herself.

"Meijia, what are you doing talking to yourself?" she asked.

Hearing her words, Pan Meijia pushed the gate open and entered the yard while saying, "Aunt Lu, it's nothing."

Mother Lu noticed her emotions but didn't pry further. She put down the water dipper and asked, "Meijia, your eldest sister-in-law just gave birth, yet you run over to my place. Did something happen at home?"

Pan Meijia shook her head and replied, "My eldest sister-in-law's mother is taking care of her and the newborn baby. Even if I go there, I can't help with anything. So, I came to visit you since I have nothing to do at home."

After she said this, she placed the bamboo basket down and added, "Aunt Lu, my husband hunted some wild animals in the mountains. We couldn't finish them, so he asked me to bring some over for you and Uncle Lu."

Mother Lu already treated Pan Meijia as her own daughter, so she didn't refuse their good intentions and said, "Help me thank your husband."

Pan Meijia nodded and said, "Aunt Lu, I also brought some brown sugar, some eggs, and two fish for the second sister-in-law. Having twins is tiring, and her milk might not be enough. My mother said that drinking more fish soup can help increase the milk."

"Your mother is right. Ah Cheng went to fish yesterday but only managed to get two small fish, which was not enough at all. Fortunately, you sent two big fish over. Now, I don't have to worry about the soup anymore," Mother Lu said with a smile.

Pan Meijia felt comfortable when she heard her words. She liked how the Lu family treated her casually. It made her feel as if she were part of the family.

"Aunt Lu, if you need anything, just let me know. My husband is a rough man, and he often goes to the mountains. I can ask him to catch more fish for you," she offered.

"Then I won't refuse your offer," Mother Lu said.

After she put the fish into a jar with water, she took out a jar from the kitchen and said, "Your husband likes to eat sauerkraut. I made some yesterday, take it back. After two weeks, it will be ready. With the cold weather, it can be stored longer and won't be as sour as during summer."

Looking at the sealed jar, Pan Meijia's eyes lit up. While she liked pickled vegetables made by her third sister-in-law, her husband liked sauerkraut made by Mother Lu.

So, when she heard this, she accepted the jar and said, "Thank you, Aunt Lu!"

Seeing how happy she was, Mother Lu smiled and added, "When you almost finish the sauerkraut, just tell me. I will make more for you and your husband."

"Okay!"

As they chatted, Han Yuluo had already finished lunch and was on his way to his brother's house. Along the way, the villagers greeted him with smiles, while others looked at him with meaningful gazes.

Before he decided to return to this place, he had already prepared himself to be criticized and gossiped about by others.

He also understood that it took a lot of courage for his girlfriend to follow him back. So, no matter what happened in the future, he was determined to protect her.

In the worst-case scenario, he would leave this place and bring her and the children to another place. He didn't believe that there were no places for them in this vast world.

From his current place to his brother's house, it took him thirty minutes to walk there. When he arrived, he saw his brother helping his sister-in-law wash the clothes.

This was the first time he had seen his brother doing house chores. But what surprised him most was how his brother treated his sister-in-law.

When he left, his brother always belittled, scolded, and even hit his sister-in-law. But now, he could see the care and tender affection in his brother's eyes when he looked at her.

He stood at the gate for a long time before he recovered from the shock. After calming down, he knocked at the gate and said, "Brother, it's me, Yuluo."

The moment they heard his voice, Han Yuheng quickly wiped his hands and went to open the gate. Seeing his younger brother standing outside, he couldn't hide his joy.

Reaching out, he hugged him and said, "Yuluo, it's good to see you."

Han Yuluo had come with the intention of asking for an explanation. But when he saw the changes in his older brother, he no longer thought negatively about him. He returned the hug and replied, "Brother, I'm back."

"Come inside," Han Yuheng said as he pulled his brother into the yard and closed the gate.

As they walked toward the house, Bai Luyun quickly washed her hands and greeted him, "Brother-in-law, you are here."

Han Yuluo always had a good impression of his sister-in-law. So when he saw her, he smiled and softened his tone, "Sister-in-law, it's been a while since we met. How are you?"

"I'm doing well. Come inside and have some water first," she said as she led him into the house.

The moment they entered the house, they heard a baby's cry. Turning toward the bedroom, Han Yuluo asked, "How is my nephew?"

"Ah Ting is doing well. He is no longer as weak and thin as before. I will go feed him some milk first," Bai Luyun replied.

After she left, Han Yuheng made a cup of sugar water for his brother and asked, "Yuluo, do you like the house I prepared for you?"