Chapter 38: Bit Him Hard
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Although it was said that the villagers were simple-minded and honest, no one could guarantee that everyone here was a good person. If someone with evil intentions approached her, wouldn't she be at the mercy of others?
Jiang Ju wanted to say something, but she held back. Actually, she came here on impulse back then. Now that she thought about it, she felt that she wasn't shrewd enough. However, she had already made a promise, so it was useless to say anything now.
Seeing that she was silent, Du Xi clicked his tongue and pinched her chin to force her to look up at him. "Stop hiding. In order to see you, I haven't eaten for the entire day. Do you have anything to eat? Bring it to me."
Du Xi made up his mind not to argue with her about this anymore. Afraid that she would feel uncomfortable, he changed the topic. Jiang Ju moved and got off his body. After resting for a few seconds, Jiang Ju moved to a corner and said, "There's still some potatoes left. Is that okay?" Looking at the dozen or so potatoes the size of an egg by Jiang Ju's feet, Du Xi was completely speechless. He was a burly man. Even if he ate all ten of such small potatoes, he would only be 30% full. "Is that all? Is there nothing else?"
Jiang Ju said, "There are also three sweet potatoes." Looking at her three slender fingers, Du Xi sighed helplessly. No wonder she had lost so much weight. It turned out that she could only eat these things every day in this lousy place. These things were not even enough for a single meal for him, but would probably last her a few days.
"Wait for me at home. I'll go buy some food from the villagers." He walked out. As soon as he finished speaking, he closed the door and walked out.
Jiang Ju stood in a corner as she stared at the three sweet potatoes in her hand. After thinking about it, she buried them in the fire pit. She didn't just eat sweet potatoes. It was just that the roads in the village hadn't been easy to walk recently, and seeing that these sweet potatoes were probably enough to last her for a few days, she didn't go out to buy food again.
If she had known that he would be back today, she would have gone into the village to buy some vegetables and meat. Du Xi was very quick. Before the sweet potatoes that Jiang Ju had placed in the fire pit were roasted, he returned with a bag of rice, a bag of vegetables, and a large plate of pork ribs. Before he even entered the door, his deep voice sounded first. "Light the fire. I'll cook meat and stew pork ribs for you today!"
Jiang Ju didn't move. After he entered, Jiang Ju said, "There's not that much water at home."
She had already used up the last bit of water before he came. Du Xi was speechless. This sort of life was really too pitiful. Not only didn't Jiang Ju get to eat well, but Jiang Ju didn't even have enough water. He gritted his teeth in exasperation. In the end, he couldn't help but reach out and pat Jiang Ju's head. "You child, if I didn't come today, were you really planning to stay here and starve to death?"
Touching her aching head, Jiang Ju looked up at him aggrievedly and said, "There's still a full pot of hot water in the pot." If she was alone, that hot water would be enough for her to drink for at least two days. Moreover, even if there was really no more water, she could go down and fetch water. How could someone with hands and feet die of thirst and hunger?
Everything she was thinking was shown on her face, so Du Xi didn't need to guess to know what she was thinking. He put the things back and stood in front of her to ask, "Where do you usually go to get water?" Jiang Ju replied, "At the village entrance, there's a well there." Upon hearing this, Du Xi carried the bucket out the door. After Jiang Ju walked to the door and saw his slightly angry look, she pursed her lips and couldn't help but laugh.
Hearing a soft laugh, Du Xi, who was about to go down the slope, stopped in his tracks and suddenly turned to look at her. Catching amusement in her eyes, he gritted his teeth, put down the bucket, and quickly walked back. Then, he pressed her against the door and kissed her passionately.
The pitiful weathered door creaked under his heavy pressure. The moment the door fell to the ground, the sound startled Jiang Ju. She subconsciously gritted her teeth and Du Xi let out a muffled groan.
When the taste of blood spread in his mouth, Du Xi took half a step back and distanced himself from the child. As he looked at the panicked little girl and felt the slight pain on the tip of his tongue, he smiled. This little girl had sharp teeth. She looked timid, but when he really angered her, she bit him hard.
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