NOVEL WEB Chapter 295
Chapter 295: The Story of Little Mister Ah Niu Comes to an End:
The sound of gongs and drums filled the air.
Red silk ribbons fluttered.
A festive atmosphere spread through every corner.
In the outskirts of Yanshan City, within the area where the Survival Army’s people resided, the streets were lined with buildings adorned with curved eaves. Rare red decorations hung outside, and large, eye-catching lanterns swayed gently in the spring breeze.
“Ah Niu, congratulations!”
“We always knew that boy Ah Niu would make something of himself!”
“That’s right, that’s right!”
When Xu Xi arrived at the outskirts of the city, this was the scene he witnessed.
A sturdy man, dressed in clean cloth garments with a bright red silk sash draped over him, stood among the crowd. His simple and honest face was filled with joy as he accepted the blessings and laughter of his neighbors.
Every time someone made a jest about men and women, his sun-darkened face, as rugged as iron ore, would turn awkwardly uncertain. Perhaps the sunlight was too bright, making his face feel hot.
At this moment, Ah Niu spotted Xu Xi’s arrival.
“Brother Xu! Brother Xu!” He waved excitedly like a child, his voice carrying his heartfelt welcome.
All nervousness and unease instantly vanished.
The onlookers tactfully stepped back, leaving space for Master Xu and little Mister Ah Niu to talk.
“Ah Niu, congratulations.”
Xu Xi smiled and sat down with Ah Niu on two chairs.
“From now on, you’re the head of a household. You have your own family, a new life. You must take responsibility for it.”
“Hehehe…”
The honest and simple man suddenly became bashful. Scratching his head, he was too embarrassed to face Xu Xi’s words of blessing.
“My mother said that everything we have today is thanks to Brother Xu.”
“I think so too.”
“I’m dumb, I’m slow, I only know how to eat.”
“It was Brother Xu who saved my mother and me.”
“I will listen to you. I won’t let my mother and Cui’er suffer!”
Cui’er was the girl Ah Niu was engaged to.
His eyes gleamed brightly, filled with determination. He stood up from his chair, thumped his chest, and solemnly promised Xu Xi in a loud voice that he would never disappoint him.
Under the sunlight, that joyous, honest face gradually overlapped with the one Xu Xi remembered—the face once drenched in the blood of demons.
“I believe in you, Ah Niu.”
“You can do it.”
Xu Xi looked up.
The sun shone high, illuminating a land lush and green.
There were no towering mountains, no despairing demons.
The people, including Ah Niu, had finally found true peace.
No longer…
Would anyone have to sacrifice themselves.
“Ah Niu, do you feel happy now?”
Like a moment relived through time, Xu Xi asked the question.
Ah Niu was stunned for a moment, then broke into an even bigger, almost foolish grin.
“Very happy!”
“Brother Xu, I’m so happy!”
So that’s how it is…
Xu Xi smiled, stood up, and gently patted Ah Niu’s shoulder.
“As long as you’re happy, that’s what matters.”
“Mm! I know!”
Ah Niu responded with his usual sincerity.
His simple and honest face, bathed in sunlight, seemed slightly flushed.
But his reddened eyes were the most obvious.
“Brother Xu, there’s too much dust in the wind today,” he muttered, wiping at his eyes with his arm, as if trying to remove specks of dust.
The more he wiped, the redder his eyes became.
The more he wiped, the slower his hand moved.
Even his voice, caught in his throat, grew hoarse and choked.
In the end, with swollen red eyes, he forced a smile and bid farewell to Xu Xi.
“Brother Xu, I’m going to marry Cui’er now. You must watch over me! I’ve prepared a big red banquet for you!”
“Mm, I will.”
Xu Xi’s expression was gentle as he nodded lightly.
Having received Xu Xi’s promise, the man stepped forward with brave determination amid the festive sound of gongs and drums.
He embarked on a new life.
Xu Xi watched that familiar figure rush toward the sunlight, bathed in golden radiance, steadfast and fearless, stepping onto a brand-new path.
Not the path of Little Mister Ah Niu.
But the path of Zhang Tieniu.
What would Ah Niu experience in the future? What kind of person would he become?
Xu Xi didn’t know.
Because that simple, honest man would never again suffer hunger and cold.
He now had a new life, a new goal—one that even Xu Xi couldn’t predict.
How wonderful.
Watching Ah Niu’s departing figure, Xu Xi couldn’t help but smile.
…
The wedding officially began.
Most of the Survival Army’s people came from impoverished backgrounds. They couldn’t bear to waste resources on grand celebrations.
But today was an exception.
Ah Niu’s wedding was a joyous occasion.
The people came together, some contributing money, others labor, organizing a grand banquet and a large wedding procession.
Even though the two households were only a few steps apart, they still ensured the ceremony was as grand as possible.
Xu Xi watched as Ah Niu, with a radiant and foolishly happy smile, greeted his father-in-law.
His clumsy and rustic demeanor was amusing.
“Sir, what are you doing?”
Someone squeezed in beside Xu Xi, nudging closer and closer until they were pressed against him.
It was Wu Yingxue, arriving late.
“Nothing much, Yingxue. I was just feeling a little sentimental, thinking about Ah Niu settling down.”
As Xu Xi spoke, he subconsciously turned his head.
To his surprise, Wu Yingxue was not wearing her usual red and white martial attire today.
Instead, she had donned a long, light-green dress, something he hadn’t seen her wear in a long time.
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“Yingxue, why are you…”
“Sir, I’m not foolish.”
Her slender fingers pinched the collar of her dress, smoothing out the tiny wrinkles with a gentle touch.
She explained, “Today is a day of celebration. Of course, I couldn’t wear red.”
Red was the color of joy.
On a wedding day, both the groom and bride wore red clothing or adorned themselves with red accessories.
The girl understood this custom, so she had carefully prepared and chosen to wear a light-green dress today to avoid disrupting the occasion.
“Sir, do I look good?”
Her bright eyes blinked playfully.
“Mm, very beautiful.”
“Yingxue, I remember you wore this once before.”
“Oh? Sir actually remembers…”
Hearing Xu Xi’s response, the girl seemed a little surprised.
In truth, she had chosen this dress because, in the third simulation, Xu Xi had once praised the county princess for wearing it.
Since he had complimented it before, it must look good.
That was how simple Wu Yingxue’s thoughts were.
“Of course, I remember,” Xu Xi nodded. “How could I forget something that looked so nice?”
Hearing that, the princess looked delighted.
She grinned, though she remained composed and restrained, careful not to move too much, lest her lively habits accidentally damage her beautiful outfit.
She leaned in close to Xu Xi.
“Sir has great taste~~~”