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

Chapter 149 Jealousy

"Sister Ruoxue, let me help you."

Lin Xilei ran over to the stove and helped Li Ruoxue.

Li Ruoxue sized up the girl in front of her, who was several years younger than her, but in this era, she was no longer a girl, but a woman.

She was a graceful woman with a curvaceous figure.

From the conversation between her and Lin Dachun, Ruoxue overheard it and roughly guessed the past events and the relationship between the two of them.

"Xi Lei is such a sweet girl. Da Chun never mentioned you to me before," Li Ruoxue said, trying to start a conversation.

"Sister Ruoxue, I don't know anything about my family. This is my first time here. They used to come to see me. I wasn't very old then," Lin Xilei replied.

Lin Xilei had already heard about what happened at home, so she naturally knew what kind of relationship Li Ruoxue had with her family.

To put it bluntly, we're all one family.

"It's so hot today, and there's a water shortage here," Li Ruoxue said.

"Yeah, but it's still much cooler than in the city."

"I'm afraid you won't be used to the living conditions or the food. Rural food is all farm produce, not as good as city food," Li Ruoxue replied.

"No, I can do it. Thank you for taking care of me all these years, Sister Ruoxue." Lin Xilei was also very sensible.

"It's him who has always taken care of me," Li Ruoxue replied.

The two women were getting along for the first time. They didn't dislike each other, nor did they particularly like each other. For now, they decided to get along peacefully.

Lin Xilei won't stay in this house for long.

Lin Dachun saw all of this and felt nothing but love.

"I'll go fetch some water." Lin Dachun got up, picked up two buckets, and went out.

Although there is still water in the family's water cellar, we sometimes have to keep it on hand for emergencies.

Now that there are two women in the house, they need more water for washing and bathing.

Lin Xilei must have walked a long way; she should at least get a good foot soak.

During dinner, the family ate together, and Lin Dachun felt especially happy. After his son died, he felt like the light in his heart had gone out, but Li Ruoxue's understanding and the appearance of Lin Xilei had rekindled the light in his heart.

"Eat more, it's all simple food. Just tell me what you want to eat, and I'll get it for you." Lin Dachun gently stroked Lin Xilei's hair, speaking with affection.

"I'd like to eat braised pork belly, but I haven't been able to find any."

Hearing this, Li Ruoxue, who was standing nearby, said with a hint of jealousy.

"Huh? Braised pork? You didn't mention that before."

Lin Dachun was taken aback at first.

"Does that even need to be said? Everyone likes to eat meat, and braised meat is even tastier. Can you go up to the sky and pick it? Now that Sister Xilei is here, you're doting on her now, aren't you?" Li Ruoxue was clearly a little jealous.

"Ha ha."

Lin Dachun laughed, pinched Li Ruoxue's cheek, and said affectionately, "I love you too. Braised pork it is. I'll go hunting in the mountains tomorrow and we have to have a good meal."

"Okay, you said it."

Li Ruoxue seemed a little jealous.

"Hehe, vegetables are fine," Lin Xilei replied.

Night falls.

"I've brought all the water. The temperature has finally dropped a bit tonight, so feel free to wash up; there's plenty of water," Lin Dachun said.

"Hmm, where do you take a shower?" Lin Xilei asked at this moment.

In the city, there are dedicated toilets for bathing, but these cave dwellings don't have that anymore.

"Let's do it here. There's a big wooden barrel and a wooden tray over there; you can use them," Li Ruoxue explained.

After saying that, Li Ruoxue seemed a little embarrassed.