Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2445: 2381: Truly Free-Spirited
Previously on Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s...
Zhu Shun found himself stealing glances at Chiang Xiao even after quite some time, his expression filled with admiration.
His thoughts were completely occupied by the shocking moment he'd witnessed upon charging into the woods.
A vibrant young woman had gripped a snake firmly at its weak point without flinching. The creature had been twisting wildly at first, yet she abruptly tightened her hold and snapped its neck clean off.
What a bold move!
“Brother Shun, what's with those stares?” Chiang Xiao had finished cleaning her hands in the lake by now.
She'd scrubbed them repeatedly.
After crushing the snake, a persistent slimy odor seemed to cling to her skin no matter what.
“Gotta admit, sister-in-law, you're incredible! Sure, I've encountered women who don't fear snakes before, but they were all shady types up to no good, and some even guzzled snake blood raw. Still, you leave me stunned. You're supposedly just a regular college girl.”
Chiang Xiao sighed in response, “Brother Shun, I already said I'm terrified of them too—their texture grosses me out completely. I had no choice in the moment.”
She'd noticed the serpent hanging from an overhead limb, directly behind Wang Yi's position. What else could she have done?
During past trips to Bai Gu Mountain, she'd always packed repellents to ward off any snakes.
How could she possibly not dread them?
Yet right then, with it already in her grasp and realizing it was poisonous, she worried it might escape and strike back, so she ended it swiftly.
Didn't everyone notice her washing her hands over and over?
Yet Zhu Shun appeared genuinely awestruck.
“Fear? Not a trace of it that I could spot.” Zhu Shun shook his head in disbelief.
Chen Yin chuckled nearby, “You're missing the point, Brother Shun—my sister-in-law isn't your typical college student.”
“Really?” Zhu Shun perked up. “Got some secret side to her?”
“What secret side?” Meng Xinian chimed in. “She's an artist, a renowned painter with real skill.”
“An artist taking down snakes with her bare hands?”
Zhu Shun's quip sent Wang Yi into fits of laughter.
She and Chiang Xiao had already checked out the catch earlier. Wow, what a massive fish! Easily twenty or thirty pounds!
Word was, it had wedged itself between a pair of boulders in the water. When Zhu Shun dove in, he struggled alone to shift the stones and snag it, locked in a real tussle, never imagining backup would arrive.
The giant fish was still thrashing wildly when they finally hauled it in.
“Brother Shun, why have you been eyeing this fish for days?” Wang Yi asked with curiosity. “You from around here?”
Zhu Shun dismissed it with a wave. “Nah, like I mentioned, I jog a stretch then take breaks. When I'm restless, I hunt for scenic spots to linger a bit. Stumbled on this gem and loved it, so I had a boat built just for me. Figured I'd float around the lake leisurely, and spotting this beast during a dip? Irresistible!”
Zhu Shun chatted about it all so offhandedly.
Chiang Xiao eyed the vessel.
That modest craft? No shelter, tough to even roll over while sleeping solo—camping out here for days?
A true wanderer?
This Zhu Shun really was unlike anyone she'd met, the epitome of living unbound.
Zhu Shun went on about his ongoing battle with the hefty catch.
“Spotting this monster, I figured, perfect—meals sorted for days, no hunger pangs ahead!” He even mimed wiping drool as he spoke.