Exile after Divorce? Empty the Scumbag Husband First!-Chapter 363 - 345: Since You All Want to Live, I’ll Give You a Way Out (5)

Chapter 363: Chapter 345: Since You All Want to Live, I’ll Give You a Way Out (5)

Just as she was about to inquire, Liu Shu chuckled and told her.

"How convenient is it for you, as a woman, to sleep in a large shed with so many people? You’re surrounded by women and elderly people, causing much inconvenience."

"I have nothing much to do these days, so I can take care of you."

Upon hearing this, Cui Zhu quickly lowered her gaze. "Aren’t you afraid of catching the epidemic? Mr. Liu, I appreciate your kindness, but I can’t drag you into this!"

"It’s inconvenient to stay here for much longer, you should just go back..."

"Zhu’er."

Liu Shu suddenly grasped her hand, causing Cui Zhu to look up in alarm and instinctively attempt to pull back.

But Liu Shu firmly held her hand, the warmth in his palm seemed to spread throughout her body.

These days, the two of them often interacted, becoming familiar with each other over time.

Especially when Cui Zhu dealt with matters for Ruan Mian’s cargo line, they met almost daily.

Some feelings had already unknowingly emerged.

Cui Zhu had witnessed Liu Shu’s goodness towards her.

Moreover, Liu Shu treated others well too, with enthusiasm and efficiency; no matter how she looked at it, Cui Zhu found him to be an excellent person.

She just didn’t expect that after contracting the epidemic, he would still risk his life to take care of her.

Despite this, there was still some concern in her heart.

"My lord, this is no joke, the epidemic is terrifying, if you..."

"Zhu’er, I’m a man of stature, how could I be afraid of this?"

"Compared to the epidemic, I’m more afraid something might happen to you."

"I know your nature; you’d rather come here alone to recover than bother Miss Ruan. So if I hadn’t come, you’d surely struggle as a woman."

His heartfelt words moved Cui Zhu, causing her eyes to heat up.

She tried her hardest to restrain her tears, feeling the warmth in their clasped hands.

The gratitude in her heart was indescribable.

She was also of marriageable age, and long ago, like other girls, she had envisioned a hopeful future with a good marriage.

Previously, when exiled with the young lady and others, survival was a question, so she didn’t think about other matters.

She just hoped she could survive.

But now that survival seemed possible, she couldn’t help but wish for a husband, like the lady and Lord Song.

Even though it was a shame that Lord Song had passed early, she was most aware of the deep affection between him and the young lady.

If she could experience such passionate love in her lifetime, she’d have no regrets.

Moreover, Liu Shu was respectful, never showing a hint of disrespect. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

This made Cui Zhu even more fond of him.

Since she couldn’t chase him away, she could only comply and let him stay to take care of her. They talked about anything and everything, having someone to chat with made Cui Zhu not feel so bored.

Time also passed more quickly.

It was at this moment she began to understand why, back then, the young lady and Lord Song could sit outside talking and chat all night.

At that time, Cui Zhu felt it was incredulous, thinking even with the closest family, one couldn’t talk so much, especially with a man.

But now Cui Zhu realized it was more than just talking for a whole night.

Later, Liu Shu brought up Ruan Junlan in conversation.

He mentioned once, while delivering goods for the medicine garden, he inadvertently saw Mrs. Ruan with something resembling firearms.

He was quite curious: "I heard from the others that Mrs. Ruan’s firearms are very powerful; even the barracks don’t have anything as good. Have you ever seen them?"

Cui Zhu was mildly surprised and instinctively shook her head, but added more.

"I never paid much attention to these things."

In matters regarding the young lady and the madam, Cui Zhu was mindful, advising earnestly.

"My lord, the rumors and hearsay from others shouldn’t concern you. Even if the madam does have such tools, it has nothing to do with us. It’s not necessarily good to be nosy."

Liu Shu paused, then smiled gently.

"You’re right, but we men, with our rough and tumble nature, like fiddling with these weapons. I even try to make them myself sometimes."

"If it hadn’t been that at the time I was the only male in the family, I too would have gone to the battlefield like ordinary men. But alas, at that time my family was still alive, so I couldn’t abandon them for personal desires."

The saying goes that a good man aspires to travel far, and Cui Zhu could understand his current regrets.

Liu Shu seized the opportunity to hold her hand and obediently said: "I understand what you mean, I’m just curious. I was thinking if the madam wants to venture into weapons trading, I would be the first to apply."