Big Joe, Little Joe loves me

Chapter 164 Conflict in the mountains and countryside

To the south of Shouchun, there is an unnamed small village.

This is a sparsely populated barren mountain village. The whole village is surrounded by mountains on three sides, and there are few people.

Every once in a while on the mountain road, you can see some huts scattered on the road.

At dusk, on the Yangchang Mountain Road, two horses galloped forward one after the other.

The two on the horse are Xiao Qiao and Zhao Yun who escaped from Shouchun.

Why do you say escape?
Because they offended Yuan Shu's son-in-law, Huang Yi, Huang Yi sent troops to follow them all the way, and they entered this barren mountain village in desperation.

Seeing that the sky was getting dark, Zhao Yun proposed to find a place to stay first.

The two got off their horses and knocked on the door of a house.

The head of the household is a middle-aged man, surnamed Bao Mingping, and has a beautiful wife, Mrs. Li.

This Mrs. Li has a big belly, and it looks like she is pregnant.

Bao Ping was very enthusiastic. He not only provided Zhao Yun and Xiao Qiao with a temporary residence, but also prepared a sumptuous dinner for them.

"Come on, two brothers, have a taste. This is the rabbit meat I just brought back yesterday."

Bao Ping said with a smile, while pouring wine for Zhao Yun, he said: "My wife is best at cooking this rabbit meat, you are lucky today."

Xiao Qiao was so hungry that her chest stuck to her back, so she quickly took a bite.

"It's delicious, my sister-in-law is very skilled." Xiao Qiao praised it sincerely.

Although Xiao Qiao was used to eating big fish and meat since childhood, it was the first time that he ate such delicious rabbit meat.

Compared with many chefs, this skill is not inferior at all.

While eating, Xiao Qiao said: "This rabbit meat is so delicious, sister-in-law, why don't you go to Lujiang with me, so that my sister and brother-in-law can taste it, what is delicacy in the world."

"Eat more if you like it." Li Shi smiled slightly, and took the initiative to pick up a piece of rabbit meat for Xiao Qiao.

"Little brother is from Lujiang, why did he come here?" Li Shi asked casually.

"As long as you talk too much, eat your food." Although Bao Ping was accusing Li Shi, he put a piece of meat in his hand, and the relationship between the couple seemed to be quite good.

Zhao Yun mopped his cheeks, thoughtful.

Bao Ping's hands were full of veins and calluses. At first glance, he looked like a Lianjiazi who used weapons all the year round. Such a person was definitely not an ordinary mountain villager.

Although Zhao Yun had doubts in his heart, he also understood that they just met by chance after all, and it was inconvenient to ask many questions.

The four of them had dinner, and the sky was completely dark.

The thatched hut was not big, so Zhao Yun and Xiao Qiao were housed in a firewood room next door, which was where Li usually made fire and cooked meals.

The firewood room was small enough for two people to lie flat, but Zhao Yun couldn't calm down and fall asleep.

Because men and women are different.

"Go to sleep, I'll watch the night outside the door." Zhao Yun voluntarily exited the firewood room.

Xiao Qiao was not polite, and fell asleep directly. After a day of driving, she was already exhausted.

Xiao Qiao was asleep, while Zhao Yun was walking back and forth outside the door, full of worries.

At this time, Bao Ping came out of the room to have a rest, and happened to see Zhao Yun.

"Brother Zhao is so late, why haven't you rested yet?"

Bao Ping came to Zhao Yun's side and chatted casually: "Brother Zhao is probably not an ordinary person."

Bao Ping was also a thoughtful person. The white horse that Zhao Yun was riding was not an ordinary breed at first glance, not to mention that Zhao Yun had a spear hanging on his horse.

These days, there are quite a few people who carry swords and knives, but it is extremely rare to carry a spear with them.

"Brother Bao is not an ordinary villager." Zhao Yun took a deep look at Bao Ping.

"Then you really guessed wrong, now I'm really an ordinary villager." Bao Ping sighed slightly.

Now he is an ordinary villager, that is to say, he was not an ordinary villager before.

Zhao Yun understood the meaning behind the words, and asked, "Why did Brother Bao fall to this point?"

Bao Ping smiled and said, "Degenerate?"

Zhao Yun cupped his fists and said, "I made a mistake."

Bao Ping waved his hand: "This world is not peaceful. I'm just tired of fighting and killing. Now this kind of life of working at sunrise and resting at sunset is quite good."

Zhao Yun was silent, he could understand Bao Ping's choice.

Some people like troubled times, and the more chaotic the world is, the more they like it, while some people like a peaceful life without disputes, and it is their long-cherished wish to live in peace.

"Based on the accent, brother Zhao should be from the north, why did he come to the south? Could it be because of that girl?" Bao Ping asked.

"Brother Bao saw it!" Zhao Yun was a little surprised: "How did you see it?"

Xiao Qiao's current attire doesn't look much different from that of a man. It's hard for someone who doesn't know the inside story to find out, at least the Zhao Yun before.

"Guess, now it seems that I guessed it right." Bao Ping said with a smile: "If I'm not mistaken, Brother Zhao likes this girl very much."

"No." Zhao Yun shook his head.

"You don't have to deny it. I've lived for so many years. It's not in vain. You can see the thoughts of men and women." Bao Ping stood with his hands behind his back and looked up at the sky: "A word of advice, just say it if you like it. A man should take the initiative in this kind of thing, hiding it is the gesture of a little girl."

"My daughter-in-law didn't like me back then, but now you see, she still can't leave me." Bao Ping smiled happily, and reached out to pat Zhao Yun's shoulder: "Okay, it's getting late, I'll go back to the house to accompany you." Daughter-in-law, you should also rest quickly, remember my words, men must take the initiative."

Zhao Yun smiled and touched his head, watching Bao Ping go back to the house.

initiative?

Zhao Yun, who spent the first half of his life in martial arts and never liked girls, expressed that he didn't know how to take the initiative.

Zhao Yun glanced at the quiet woodshed, sighed, and then leaned against the door of the woodshed, leaning against it all night.

The next day, early in the morning.

Xiao Qiao and Zhao Yun came to bid farewell to Bao Ping. Bao Ping and Zhao Yun hit it off and insisted on pulling Zhao Yun to stay for a few more days.

Xiao Qiao's heart is like an arrow, and she didn't want to stay for a long time, but Li's cook was preparing to cook a delicious meal. The hospitality was hard to bear, so Xiao Qiao and Zhao Yun decided to leave after lunch.

At noon, the scorching sun hangs high.

Before Xiao Qiao had time to eat delicious food, two unexpected guests arrived quietly.

"Bao Ping, Li Li, you two shameless adulterers and sluts, get out!"

The visitor had an unfriendly expression, spoke rudely, and cursed people very loudly, and ordinary people on the nearby mountain road heard the sound and came here one after another.

At this moment, Bao Ping and Zhao Yun were out hunting, but they hadn't come back yet, only Xiao Qiao and Mrs. Li were busy in the kitchen.

Hearing the insults, Xiao Qiao ran out in a hurry, and when she saw the stinky faces of the two, she scolded her head and face, "Where did you come from? Before I get angry, you'd better get out as far as possible." Far, otherwise you will have to walk around without food!"

The two uninvited guests were about 20 years old. One had a beard and the other had a scar on his face.

The bearded man stood up and said, "Who are you? We're looking for Bao Ping and Li Li, those two bastards. Irrelevant people get out of the way!"

Xiao Qiao's complexion darkened, and he said coldly: "You are a bitch, keep your mouth clean for me, if you dare to curse, believe it or not, I will cut you off with a sword!"

The bearded man snorted coldly and said, "Don't be ashamed, if I don't teach you a lesson today, you really don't know how many eyes Prince Ma has!"

As soon as the words fell, the bearded man suddenly drew his knife, and the sharp blade slashed straight at Xiao Qiao.

(End of this chapter)