Reborn in the 1980s: I became a stepmother in the 1980s

Part 43 Been a soldier for several years

After a short while, her wrist began to ache, and she felt blisters forming in her palms. Her energy was draining faster than everyone else's, and she quickly fell behind. Just as she stretched her waist and pinched her sore hands, a wave of dizziness hit her. Zhou Yueshen draped his jacket over her sunburnt face and spoke in a low voice, "Go rest, I'll take over."

Sine wiped the sweat from her brow. She was wearing a light-colored casual t-shirt today, with thin and soft fabric. The crystal-clear sweat trickled down her skin, not absorbed by the fabric. The fabric clung to her skin, accentuating her delicate waistline and making her curves look even more exquisite, emitting a kind of indescribable... delicate beauty.

People around them were sneaking glances at her. Zhou Yueshen blocked most of the eyes, looking at her for a few seconds before averting his gaze. "Alright, I'll take over from here."

Sine wasn't one to force herself unnecessarily. Moreover, she appreciated how well her body had been taken care of by the original owner. She couldn't let herself ruin it. Women loved beauty, and naturally, she hoped to maintain her current appearance. Not to mention, it made her happy just to see herself like this.

As Zhou Yueshen bent down to start working, Sine inadvertently glanced over, noticing the powerful muscles and veins in his arms as they flexed with each movement. His hands were particularly large, capable of grasping a handful of wheat effortlessly. The thought of those powerful hands gripping someone made Sine's mind wander into inappropriate territory, causing her face to flush red. She quickly slapped her cheeks and averted her gaze.

Unbeknownst to her, Zhou Yueshen suddenly lifted his eyes and glanced at her from afar. As the evening approached, a few women headed home to prepare dinner, leaving the men to continue harvesting the wheat.

Because Sine was feeling tired today, Lin's mother didn't ask her to cook dinner, and she was relieved to have a relaxing evening. When everyone returned home later, they were disappointed to see that Lin's mother had cooked dinner, and their disappointment was palpable. This angered Lin's mother immensely, but everyone was too exhausted from the day's work and the mix of surprises and scares to protest too much.

As night fell, several children began to doze off. Due to the lateness of the hour, Lin's mother insisted on accommodating the two guests overnight. She prepared a room for them and even provided new bedding. Thinking that Sine had already gone to Zhou's house, Lin's family assumed that the two of them had already shared a room and didn't think much of it. After all, they were about to get married, so spending some time together to strengthen their relationship seemed like a good idea.

Lin's mother said, "Sine, you and Yueshen can sleep in this room tonight. If you need anything, just let me know."

Sine had some words on the tip of her tongue, but when she met Lin's mother's pleased gaze, she swallowed them back down.

Forget it. If she doesn't sleep with Zhou Yue Shen, she's worried about what the family will think. Anyway, they're getting married, so sleeping early or late is all the same. Besides, there's a child, so there's nothing to worry about. The next moment, Lin's mother said again, "I see Yao Yao and Xiao Feng have fallen asleep. You two just rest assured, the children will watch over you."

司念："....."

Zhou Yue Shen remained calm, and after Lin's mother left, he looked at her in silence for a while, his voice low, "Don't worry, if you don't agree, I won't touch you."

司念 was stunned for a moment. Did she seem resistant? Although she didn't expect much from men, it didn't mean she didn't want to cuddle with one at night. There hadn't been a man around for too long. She thought about it all day and finally found a handsome and mature one. But now he said he wouldn't touch her without her consent. Could she really agree to such a statement?

Zhou Yue Shen: "....." Why did her eyes seem so disappointed?

In the absence of Zhou's family convenience and without bringing spare clothes, Sinen just casually washed up and went into the room to sleep. The room was very clean, and the bedding was all brand new. Although it was a wooden bed, there were several layers underneath, and Lin's mother wanted to give them the best of everything. Sinen wasn't used to sleeping in pants, so she found a loose skirt from Lin's mother, a somewhat old-fashioned floral skirt that she wore, giving her a unique retro charm. Lin's mother blushed when she saw her daughter's figure. Whoever married their daughter would truly be blessed for eight lifetimes.

When Sinen returned to the room, it didn't take long for Zhou Yue Shen to walk in, still damp from the shower. He had sweated a lot during the day, so he had just taken a bath and washed his clothes as well. His sturdy chest was exposed, revealing numerous scars. Sinen glanced casually and was stunned for a moment. There was a deep scar near his heart, as if... it had been pierced by a bullet. She couldn't help but feel puzzled. Zhou Yue Shen was just a supporting character, so there weren't many detailed descriptions. She really didn't know what this person used to do. In addition to that obvious scar, there were many crisscrossing old wounds. Today, when he was working, Sinen had watched for a long time. How to describe it... his skill and fluidity were like a fish swimming in a river, agile and versatile, but the strength, it was like a wild beast in the mountains, full of explosive power.

Zhou Yue Shen and Sinen had been getting along for quite some time now, and their wedding was approaching. There were some things that needed to be discussed seriously. He sat on the edge of the bed, looking at Sinen, and after a moment of contemplation, he spoke earnestly, "There are some things I want to talk to you about."

Sinen shifted her gaze away from him, nodding slowly. "Go ahead," she said.

Zhou Yue Shen gestured for Sinen to sit down, and she turned to face him, taking a seat on the bed. Moonlight streamed into the small room, casting a hazy glow over the two figures. Zhou Yue Shen spoke slowly in the dim light, "Sinen, we've reached the stage of discussing marriage. Although I'm not sure why you came here, since you're willing to marry me, I won't mistreat you. You can make any requests you want, and feel free to ask me anything."

Sinen blinked her long eyelashes, her eyes shining brightly. "Alright, then I won't beat around the bush either. Why don't you want children?"

Zhou Yue Shen didn't seem surprised by the question. He replied calmly, "Initially, it was indeed because of the three children. You've seen my work—it's very demanding. I didn't want my children to end up like my sister's, neglected due to a busy father's work, causing irreparable harm to them."

Sinen nodded in understanding. It was already difficult enough for him to take care of his sister's three children, and adding another child would only increase his burden significantly.

"Why do you have so many scars on your body?" she asked, extending her fair fingers to point at his chest.

Zhou Yue Shen lifted his gaze to meet hers, his voice calm. "I used to be in the military for a few years. These are wounds I sustained during missions."