A Good Country Wife-Chapter 87 - Going into the Mountains to Search for
Chapter 87: Chapter 87 Going into the Mountains to Search for Someone_1
Chapter 87: Chapter 87 Going into the Mountains to Search for Someone_1
Wu Qiang and his wife were in a groggy state of sleep when they heard a knocking at the door. Opening the door, they saw Lin Yue standing there with an anxious look on her face. It was still drizzling outside, but Lin Yue was so worried that she hadn’t even taken an umbrella and had run over directly, soaking her outer layer of clothing, which she seemed to disregard.
“Yueyue, what’s happened to you? You’re in such a state so early in the morning,” Zhang Chunhua, having also dressed and come out, asked in surprise upon seeing Lin Yue like this.
“Brother Wu Qiang, my husband has been in the mountains for five days now, and he’s still not back. I don’t know if something happened to him. It rained so heavily yesterday, and I’m really worried. Could you accompany me into the mountains to search for him?” Lin Yue had originally planned on searching for him by herself; however, she didn’t know the way in the mountains, and her slight frame wasn’t enough to fill the gap between a wild animal’s teeth. She feared venturing into the mountains only to lose herself before finding her husband. After much consideration, she had no choice but to seek help from Wu Qiang. After all, he was Erhu’s best friend since childhood, and Erhu had told her to go to Wu Qiang if there was ever any trouble. She figured Wu Qiang probably wouldn’t refuse.
Zhang Chunhua knew about her husband’s friendship with Zhao Erhu; she was certain that if Erhu was in trouble, her husband would never shirk his duties. Therefore, without further ado, she pulled Lin Yue, who was standing outside, into the house. “Yueyue, it’s still raining out there. Come in and we can talk. Don’t catch a cold,” she urged.
“Sister Chunhua, I’m sorry for disturbing you so early in the day, but I’m really worried about my husband. It rained so much last night, didn’t stop all night long. I don’t know how Brother Erhu is doing now, and I’m so worried I couldn’t sleep a wink. That’s why I came to consult with Brother Wu as soon as day broke.”
“What are you talking about? What’s the relationship between Erhu and my family’s Wu Qiang? It’s right for you to come to him if there’s trouble. Isn’t that right, honey?”
“Sister Chunhua is right. Are you saying Erhuzi still hasn’t returned?” Wu Qiang frowned, thinking that it was already the fifth day. Knowing how much Erhuzi doted on his wife recently, he would definitely try to hurry back from the mountains and wouldn’t linger. But if something did happen, it wasn’t impossible for him to be delayed. However, this season’s wild beasts were particularly fierce. It was difficult to say what might have occurred. He hoped Erhu hadn’t been injured by a wild animal. At the time he had learned that Zhao Erhu intended to go hunting in the mountains during this season, he had advised against it, suggesting he wait a while longer, but Erhu had refused to listen.
Seeing how worried Lin Yue was, Wu Qiang didn’t want to voice all his concerns and instead chose comforting words to pacify her. “Sister-in-law, don’t worry too much. I’m well aware of Erhu’s capabilities. In these here parts, his hunting skills are unmatched. It’s unlikely anything has happened to him. Perhaps he’s found some tricky prey. It’s not unusual for hunters to keep watch for a day or two to catch a sly quarry and return late. Look, if you’re still worried, I’ll head into the mountains to see if I can find Erhu and bring him back.”
“Ah, then thank you, Brother Wu. I’ll come with you. I can’t sit still at home either, and I’d be relieved to see him sooner,” Lin Yue exclaimed, happy that Wu Qiang had agreed.
“That won’t do. The mountain trails are treacherous, and with last night’s rain, they will be even more difficult. It wouldn’t be convenient for you, as a woman, to follow. I’d end up having to take care of you instead, which would be a burden. You’d be better off waiting at home. If you’re really unsettled, Sister Chunhua can keep you company,” he replied.
Lin Yue wasn’t unreasonable, she knew Wu Qiang’s blunt words were true. “Alright then, but Brother Wu, be careful on the road yourself.”
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