Chapter 61
Shu Rui and Lu Ling squeezed out through the railings and, on the outskirts, ran into Lu Father, Lu Yu, […]
The Husband’s Little Inn
The Husband’s Little Inn
After his uncle passes away, Shurui’s aunt arranges a marriage for him—
to become the second wife of Wu the Rich Merchant, a man in his forties from the town.
Shurui refuses.
Under cover of night, he packs his belongings and takes with him the deed to a shop his parents left behind, preparing to head to the prefectural city to seek a way forward.
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While fleeing the forced marriage, Shurui causes trouble on the road—his cart runs into a handsome young man.
The young man opens his eyes, clutches his head, and says it hurts badly. He remembers nothing. Amnesia!
Shurui doesn’t believe it for a second.
With his dark, pockmarked face, he cries disgustingly at the man:
“Have you even forgotten me, husband? We’re loving spouses!”
The handsome young man stares at him in silence for a long while. He truly doesn’t remember having such a husband.
But, believing that having one is better than having none, he calmly accepts it:
“Then I’m hungry. I want to eat.”
“………”
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On Ten-Li Street, there’s an old shop that had been closed for many years, its dust thicker than the roof tiles.
Slowly, it’s repaired and brought back to life.
A new signboard is hung—it’s an inn now.
The inn is small: four guest rooms and one communal bunk room.
The place isn’t large, but it offers lodging and meals alike.
The two young people running the business—one is a ge’er, who serves as both proprietor and cook.
The server is handsome, looks a little slow, but is surprisingly skilled.
Today’s menu includes sour bamboo shoots stewed with green fish, shepherd’s purse egg cakes, bitter tea broth…
The rooms are already full, no more guests accepted for the night……
Days drift by, and the little inn weathers sunny winds, rain, and snow, year after year.
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Reading Guide:
Elementary-school-level romance
Ge’er fiction, everyday slice-of-life
Sweet, small-town living
Tags: Sweet Romance, Market Life, Daily Living
Main Characters: Ji Shurui, Lu Ling
Other: Daily Life, Business Management
One-line Summary:
Run the kitchen well, live each day well, and enjoy a happy little life.
Theme:
As long as you don’t give up, there is hope.
The Husband’s Little Inn
Chapter 62
Hearing Shu Rui’s voice, Lu Ling—who had been crouching on the roof spying for quite some time—stopped hiding. Looking slightly
The Husband’s Little Inn
Chapter 63
At the sound of knocking, Liu shi was the first to open the door, with Lu Yu following a step
The Husband’s Little Inn
Chapter 64
“I think your whole family is wonderful,” Shu Rui said. “Reasonable, kind—and they treat me so well.” Back at the
The Husband’s Little Inn
Chapter 65
In the days leading up to the opening, Shu Rui learned from previous experience and went to the tax office
The Husband’s Little Inn
Chapter 66
Zhong Dayang had pulled Lu Ling through three full performances outside. If Lu Ling hadn’t grown tired, they could have
The Husband’s Little Inn
Chapter 67
By evening, without the performances to draw a crowd, the inn’s foot traffic was less than at lunch. Shu Rui
The Husband’s Little Inn
Chapter 68
Shu Rui saw Lu Ling emerge from the shared dorm, face long. “What’s wrong?” he asked. Lu Ling shook his
The Husband’s Little Inn
Chapter 69
The next day, Shu Rui stir-fried minced pork with pickled beans and kneaded dough to make hand-pulled noodles. He prepared
The Husband’s Little Inn
Chapter 70
The storyteller took a seat by the window, enjoying the bamboo shoots braised with pork that Qing had served. The
The Husband’s Little Inn
Chapter 71
That evening, Shu Rui worked in the rear kitchen preparing dishes, Lu Ling served them, and Qing ran errands. Business
The Husband’s Little Inn
Chapter 72
“It’s almost winter. The weather has turned cold, and seasonal changes easily cause colds. You must keep warm; even brief
The Husband’s Little Inn
Chapter 73
The next morning, Shu Rui woke a little later. No fever, head clear, though still weak and lightheaded. He stepped
The Husband’s Little Inn
Chapter 74
This day, the inn closed a bit earlier. Shu Rui, still recovering, had prepared only a small amount of food
The Husband’s Little Inn
Chapter 75
Later, Shu Rui and Lu Ling had breakfast. They checked out the three dormitory guests. Qing arrived at the inn.
The Husband’s Little Inn
Chapter 76
A few days later, before dawn, fine rain tapped on the roof. Not heavy, but the air was noticeably colder.
The Husband’s Little Inn
Chapter 77
That day, Yang Chunhua took the opportunity to visit her young uncle’s house and told him about Shu Rui’s plan
The Husband’s Little Inn
Chapter 78
At the city gate, people came and went constantly. Guards were stationed outside to enforce city regulations, forbidding merchants from
The Husband’s Little Inn
Chapter 79
Inside, Lu Fang drank a cup of hot tea, warming his body before rising to inspect another area before returning
The Husband’s Little Inn
Chapter 80
In the following days, Shu Rui remained mindful of the street office’s influence. Lu Ling continued his daily solicitation at