1970s Gangster Couple

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Xiao Xiao's face turned cold upon hearing this. She approached her third sister and asked, "What about you? What do you think?"

The third sister wiped away her tears, with a sense of determination in her voice, "I won't marry. If Mom and Dad force me, I'll find a rope and hang myself, returning this life to them."

Patting her sister's head, Xiao Xiao said, "Silly girl, talking about life and death. Life is precious. If you don't want to marry, don't. We're in a new era, and arranged marriages are an outdated practice. Don't worry, as long as you stand firm, they won't dare to force you into a marriage against your will."

"Really?" Hearing Xiao Xiao's words, the hope in Xiao Sanmei's eyes rose. Somehow, her elder sister in front of her was still gentle, and her tone was soft, but the words she spoke made her want to believe.

"Of course it's true. You're my little sister. How could I watch you jump into a fire pit?" Xiao Xiao gently tidied up the stray hairs on her forehead. This girl must have had a sleepless night; her hair wasn't even combed in the morning.

The tender scene of Xiao Xiao caring for her sister's hair made Xiao Sanmei feel soft and warm inside. She broke into a smile through her tears. "Second sister, I didn't expect you to become so good at boasting. Back at home, who was as timid as a rabbit? If it weren't for me and Simei protecting you, who knows how many people would have bullied you! You say you know the value of life now, but why did you jump into the icy hole back then?"

Xiao Xiao gave an awkward smile. "Why bring up the past? Can't I acknowledge my mistakes and change?"

Her words made her younger sisters burst into laughter. Although Xiao Sanmei still worried about her marriage, Xiao Xiao's comforting words lightened the mood considerably.

During the meal, Xiao Xiao and Wang Wei sat together, their closeness drawing no more than an amused glance from those helping with the house construction.

Taking a sip of porridge, Xiao Xiao told Wang Wei about Xiao Sanmei's situation.

Wang Wei snorted, "If they force you into marriage, even if it's your parents, I'll still give them a beating." He feared nothing when it came to protecting his wife.

Xiao Xiao smiled faintly at his words. This fool didn't know that the original host's marriage to him was forced by Xiao parents.

After another sip of porridge, she calmly said, "Sanmei doesn't want to marry, and I'm going to help her."

Wang Wei nodded, "You're my wife; you can do whatever you want. I won't let anyone bully you." He truly found his in-laws detestable.

Hearing this, Xiao Xiao suddenly leaned in, and her lips lightly touched his cheek. "You're so sweet~"

Caught off guard, Wang Wei choked on his porridge.

Xiao Xiao quickly patted his back. "It's my fault. I know you're shy..."

Before she could finish, Wang Wei hastily retorted, "Make it clear! Who's shy? Am I, a grown man, supposed to be shy around my own wife?" He scoffed and glanced sideways. "Isn't that a joke!"

Seeing that he had recovered, Xiao Xiao nodded with a smile. "Yes, my mistake. Every time I see you, I feel shy, always thinking about doing intimate things with you..."

"Cough!!!" Wang Wei, in this moment, spewed out all the porridge, emitting a thunderous cough.

Xiao Xiao: "..."

Xiao Xiao devised a plan—first, gather information about the prospective groom, then help her third sister deal with Xiao Fu and Xiao Mu. If she could persuade them, that would be great; if not, she would have to resort to more assertive measures.