The Prime Minister’s Little Wife

Chapter 69: Shooting a Flying Bird

Xu Zhizhi watched the three of them eating the dumplings she had made, their faces filled with happiness. They ate one after another, not even minding the heat. Her mood was at its peak, and she couldn’t stop smiling as she ate her dumplings.

“Brother-in-law, sister, brother, look! This is the one I made. It’s so delicious!”

Xiaowu picked up a plump, white dumpling and held it up for everyone to see.

Xu Zhizhi said, “Xiaowu, you’re amazing! It looks like a golden ingot. So pretty!”

He was overjoyed eating the dumplings he had made himself. Not only had he enjoyed a delicious meal today, but he had also learned how to make dumplings. It had been such a fun day.

“Hey, Xiaowu, look! Isn’t this the one you made?”

Xu Daniu picked up a small, ugly dumpling that was rolling around and held it up in front of his younger brother.

Xiao Jingheng looked at the dumpling, which was clearly the one he had made, and then glanced at Xu Zhizhi, who was also smiling at the oddly shaped dumpling.

He lowered his head, feeling utterly embarrassed. He had always been exceptionally smart and proud since childhood…

Xiao Jingheng had wanted to add more filling, but if he did, he couldn’t seal the dumplings properly, and the wrappers would tear.

Later, fearing the filling would spill out when pinching the edges, he had used less filling. The dumplings ended up looking like dull, shriveled shells—small and ugly…

“Daniu, that dumpling of yours is very unique! It looks like a starving soldier who can’t stand straight. It’s so vivid and creative. Do you know who made it?”

Xiao Jingheng looked up at Xu Zhizhi’s exquisite, breathtakingly beautiful face. Her eyes were smiling, sparkling like stars in the night sky.

Her voice was like a nightingale’s song, clear and melodious, each word floating into his ears and then into his heart, leaving a deep impression.

He felt his heart fill with joy, and the dumplings in his mouth tasted as sweet as honey.

“It was Brother-in-law who made it! Brother-in-law is so amazing, making such unique dumplings!” Xiaowu exclaimed excitedly.

“Ah! So that’s how it is! Brother-in-law is incredible!”

Both Xu Daniu and Xu Xiaowu looked at their brother-in-law with admiration.

Xu Zhizhi watched her two younger brothers looking at Xiao Jingheng with such admiration, and she suddenly felt relieved.

Seeing Xiao Jingheng eating dumplings while grinning foolishly, her mood also lifted.

Heaven knows how guilty she had felt earlier when she saw Xiao Jingheng lowering his head in embarrassment.

It was as if she wouldn’t feel comfortable unless she said something to ease the awkwardness!

Everyone was stuffed after eating. Xu Zhizhi realized she hadn’t checked the traps in the mountains for a few days, so she decided to go take a look. It would also help her digest the meal.

“There’s still some dumpling filling left. I want to learn how to make dumplings too. Xiaowu, stay and teach me,” Xu Daniu said as he cleared the dishes.

Xu Xiaowu, who had been holding his sister’s hand, was about to say he didn’t want to stay when he saw his older brother wink at him. Xiaowu immediately fell silent.

“Mm, you stay and teach your brother how to make dumplings,” Xiao Jingheng said expressionlessly.

Xu Xiaowu stayed behind to teach his brother how to make dumplings. He was happy to be the teacher, but he was a bit puzzled.

“Brother, why do you want to learn how to make dumplings? Can’t you wait for sister to come back and teach you?”

Xu Daniu said, “Can’t you see? Brother-in-law obviously doesn’t want us to go. Sister and brother-in-law are going out alone. Why would you tag along?”

Xu Xiaowu was sharp. Once he heard this, he understood. He stuck out his tongue and said, “How was I supposed to know that? I just wanted to join in on the fun!”

“You’re so clueless! Didn’t you see how brother-in-law’s expression changed when he heard you wanted to go?”

“I didn’t see it. I’m too short to notice!” Xiaowu said in a childish voice.

“Well, I saw it. That’s why I pretended to want to learn how to make dumplings, so I could keep you here. This way, sister and brother-in-law can have more time to bond.”

Xu Xiaowu was even happier. “That’s great! This way, Sister Honghua won’t keep pestering brother-in-law when she sees him.”

Xu Daniu agreed wholeheartedly. The two brothers happily chatted as they made dumplings.

Xiao Jingheng and Xu Zhizhi arrived at the trap site and found two foolish rabbits inside.

Xiao Jingheng tied the rabbits’ legs together and placed them in the basket. He noticed a small bow and arrows inside.

Although the bow was made of old bamboo, it was delicate and beautiful. The arrows were sharp and looked quite lethal.

“Zhizhi, who made this?”

Xu Zhizhi said proudly, “Of course, I made it! What do you think?”

“It’s very good, just a bit small.”

“My arm strength isn’t enough to handle a bigger one. Don’t underestimate it—it’s quite powerful!”

“Zhizhi, can you shoot arrows?”

In her previous life, Xu Zhizhi had often practiced shooting at clubs. She wasn’t a sharpshooter, but she was decent.

Little guy! How dare he underestimate her!

She didn’t bother explaining. Instead, she picked up the small bow, nocked an arrow, and squinted one eye.

“Whoosh!” As soon as she released her hand, the arrow landed steadily on a small branch of a tree in front of them.

A flash of surprise crossed Xiao Jingheng’s deep eyes. He was about to say something when…

“Xiao Jingheng, you try. Let’s see who’s better,” Xu Zhizhi said, her dark, bright eyes filled with anticipation.

“Watch closely,” he said in a low voice.

He leaped up and pulled the arrow from the tree trunk.

Just then, a bird flew up from the tree, causing the leaves to rustle and fall.

He drew the bow and shot the arrow.

Xiao Jingheng’s movements were smooth and decisive. The arrow flew straight toward the bird.

“Thud!”

The bird was hit and fell from the sky, landing on the ground in front of them. It flapped its wings in pain.

“So amazing!” Xu Zhizhi’s eyes widened in disbelief as she walked forward. The arrow was one she had made, and the bird was small. The arrow had pierced right through its body!

Heavens! Wasn’t this the kind of scene you only saw in dramas?

Xu Zhizhi looked at Xiao Jingheng with admiration, her excitement making her wave her arms around. She picked up the bird and examined it from all angles, her face flushed with excitement. Her shining eyes were completely focused on Xiao Jingheng.

“Xiao Jingheng, was it just luck that you hit it?”

Even though she had seen it with her own eyes, she couldn’t believe it was real! A good-for-nothing playboy hitting a flying bird?! It must have been luck, not skill.

“Try again.”

Xiao Jingheng smiled without saying a word. He looked up at the sky, where birds that had been startled earlier were now flying back.

Xiao Jingheng shot another arrow, and another bird was hit, falling to the ground.

This time, Xu Zhizhi had no choice but to believe that he truly had the skill.

She looked at Xiao Jingheng with pleading eyes, tugging at his arm and shaking it gently. Her clear, black-and-white eyes were filled with obvious longing.

“Xiao Jingheng, teach me! Teach me!”

“Alright.”

Xiao Jingheng looked at his little wife’s expectant and pleading expression. He couldn’t bring himself to refuse her at all.

(End of Chapter)