The kang (heated brick bed) for left-behind women

Chapter 142 Cool

"Together??" Lin Dachun was taken aback.

"Yes, this way we can save some water, we won't have to fetch water, because there's not much water left. We still need to cook dinner tonight," Li Ruoxue explained.

Actually, there wasn't much water in the water tank, but after it rained, there was still a lot of water in the cistern in front of the yard.

The sun had been scorching all day, and the loess slope was like a giant steamer, even the wind was scalding hot.

Li Ruoxue slumped on the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed), too weak to even lift her hand.

Sweat trickled down her temples and into her collar, darkening the collar of her pale white blouse.

"Yeah, that's true. We should close the door, otherwise that lecherous old Cao will peek again."

Lin Dachun walked to the water vat, scooped up a ladle of water, and gulped it down.

The cold water burned down my throat, bringing a moment of coolness, but the stickiness on my body didn't lessen at all.

He put down the water ladle, looked at Li Ruoxue's tired appearance, and nodded.

Li Ruoxue raised her head, a hint of embarrassment flashing in her eyes.

"Really together?"

Although I've given Da Chun a bath and scrubbed every part of his body, I've never actually bathed with him.

We never sat together in the big wooden barrel.

"Well, I'm fine with it, it's just that I'm worried you might feel embarrassed." Lin Dachun looked at Li Ruoxue awkwardly.

Li Ruoxue blushed.

The thought of the two of them taking a shower together later is indeed quite awkward and embarrassing.

But it's good to save some water.

Lin Dachun went to the kitchen and brought in the largest wooden basin, placing it on the ground in the middle of the cave dwelling.

Then I scooped a few ladles of cold water from the water tank and poured it in—the water was freshly drawn from the tank and was ice-cold. When it was poured into the basin, it stirred up tiny water droplets, bringing a touch of coolness to the sweltering air.

"Ruoxue, come here, let's take a shower together," Lin Dachun called out.

Li Ruoxue walked over and looked at his broad, sweaty back, biting her lip.

The soaked fabric clung tightly to her body, outlining the soft curves of her chest and the slender contours of her waist.

Facing Da Chun, he began to unbutton his shirt.

One, two...

The pale white shirt was open, revealing a pair of...full...breasts...

She unbuckled her belt again.

When the blue cloth trousers were taken off, they fell to the ground, making a slight rubbing sound.

Lin Dachun has also taken off his clothes.

For the two of them, being naked was something they had done many times before.

But it was still a bit awkward being face-to-face.

Li Ruoxue blushed, her heart pounding, and she pursed her lips, still feeling very embarrassed.

"Um... well... I'll go get the soap..." Li Ruoxue suddenly said softly as she went to get the soap.

Lin Dachun stiffened: "Huh?"

"I'll lather you with soap."

Li Ruoxue brought over the soap.

This was said so naturally, as if it were something completely ordinary.

But in this stuffy cave dwelling, facing each other, especially in this special relationship, took on a different meaning.

Lin Dachun walked to the edge of the basin.

The water was clear and slightly cool, reflecting the flickering flames of the oil lamp and his own blurry reflection.

Lin Dachun scooped up a ladle of water and poured it over Li Ruoxue's head.

The icy water instantly enveloped her body, causing her to gasp.

It quickly turned into a feeling of comfort, like countless cool hands caressing every inch of burning skin.

Lin Dachun also poured a ladleful of water on himself.

Li Ruoxue immediately came over and started rubbing Lin Dachun with soap.