The Delicate Darling with Her Rough Man novel Chapter 97

Chapter 97: Chapter 96: Not Alone

Li Hongmei had no interest in Yun Hao, and even less in Xu Wenwan. She didn’t bother to greet them, simply focusing on digging for mushrooms.

Down below, Yun Hao and Xu Wenwan hadn’t noticed Li Hongmei. They stood together, their faces tinged with excitement.

"Yun Hao..."

"Wen Wan..."

They spoke at the same time, then both fell silent. Their eyes met for a moment before they quickly looked away.

For once, Xu Wenwan seemed a little shy.

"Yun Hao, you go first!"

Yun Hao cleared his throat to break the awkward silence. "I wanted to ask... are you getting used to things at Village Chief Xu’s house?"

Yun Hao hadn’t paid much attention to the whole "swapped at birth" situation at Village Chief Xu’s home before. He’d heard a thing or two about it, but that was all.

But now that he knew Village Chief Xu’s daughter was Xu Wenwan, he naturally became concerned.

He had even made a point of asking Hu Ziqiang about it yesterday.

Hearing Yun Hao’s question, a flash of sorrow crossed Xu Wenwan’s eyes before she quickly masked it. She forced a smile and said, "I’m doing fine."

Yun Hao frowned. "Are they treating you poorly?"

Xu Wenwan shook her head. "No, they... they’re very good to me. It’s just... I’m not used to life here."

Yun Hao believed her.

Xu Wenwan’s adoptive family was well-off, and she had been pampered since she was a child. It was only natural that she wouldn’t be used to life here.

He hadn’t been used to it either when he was first sent down to the countryside. It took him a month before he started to adjust.

"That’s good to hear. If you ever have too much work and can’t handle it, just come find me. I’ll help you."

Xu Wenwan’s face instantly filled with gratitude.

Up above, picking mushrooms, Li Hongmei heard this and pouted, her face a mask of disdain.

’She couldn’t stand women who were prettier than her and knew how to put on an act.’

She knew Yun Hao hadn’t been home in a long time and that exchanging letters was difficult, so she shared all the good news she could.

Yun Hao was thrilled to hear it all.

"That’s great."

"Wen Wan, thank you. I wouldn’t have known any of this if it weren’t for you."

Xu Wenwan shook her head shyly. "Yun Hao, I was so happy I’d be able to see you here at Qingshan Team. I was a little worried about coming, but seeing you here... I suddenly feel at ease."

"Having you here makes me feel like I’m not alone."

Yun Hao was deeply moved. They had grown up together, childhood sweethearts, and their families had even joked about them getting married one day.

’Looking at the ever-more-beautiful Xu Wenwan, he knew in his heart that he had feelings for her.’

Just then, the image of a bright, smiling face suddenly flashed through his mind, and Yun Hao jolted in surprise.

’Why on earth am I thinking about Gu Jiaojiao right now?!’