Chapter 112 - 112 Pale and Pudgy

112 Pale and Pudgy

Lu Jiao went to harvest some of her vegetables from the garden. Outside her gate, Lin Chunyan walked over. Lin Chunyan was extremely grateful for Lu Jiao and her eyes were full of love as she looked at Lu Jiao.

“Third aunt.”

Lu Jiao instantly remembered that she promised Lin Chunyan a prescription, “Ah, Chunyan! Let me get you your prescription.”

Lin Chunyan quickly said, “Third aunt, there’s no rush. My mother-in-law is asking Huzi to get me my medicine tomorrow morning. I came over to see if you need help with anything around the house.”

Lu Jiao wanted to decline but Lin Chunyan was already inside and picked up the broom.

Lu Jiao stopped her, “Don’t! Put it down. I have someone doing that already.”

Lin Chunyan thought Lu Jiao was being nice and said with determination, “Third aunt, don’t be courteous. I can help around. I’m used to doing housework.”

She then started to sweep the yard without letting Lu Jiao speak.

Lu Jiao knew then that Lin Chunyan was determined to help and that she probably felt better if she helped.

A better mood would help her with her illness. Lu Jiao went to the east bedroom.

Inside, the four little ones were conversing with Xie Yunjin.

“Daddy, don’t let that ugly woman in.”

“If she dares to come back, tell her off.”

“Daddy, she’s not as pretty as mommy. Mommy’s chubby with her face so pale like a big steamed bun. She’s so pretty.”

After he heard what the Fourth Born had to say, he speechlessly stared at him. Will this boy’s perception of beauty get very skewed as he grows up? A face like his mother was considered pretty?

The First Born stared, “Daddy, we don’t want you to have kids with other people. You are only allowed to have kids with mommy.”

Lu Jiao was just about to enter the room when the First Born said that. Lu Jiao felt extremely awkward.

Xie Yunjin coldly stared at her and said calmly, “Chubby with a pale face like a big steamed bun. Truly beautiful.”

Honestly, Lu Jiao had lost a bunch of weight and was not as unbearable to look at as before. After some time together, he didn’t find her ugly, but rather cute.

Xie Yunjin would never admit that. This woman taught his sons about concubines, which caused them to be so worried every day.

Lu Jiao didn’t speak. The Fourth Born excitedly responded, “My mommy is beautiful! Look, so pale and so pudgy! She’s also very strong. Not only can she carry us, but she can also carry you!”

The First, Second, and Third Born stared. Something about that statement sounded weird.

Xie Yunjin started to laugh like he had just heard a joke. His handsome face emitted rays of an evil charm.

He checked out Lu Jiao from head to toe then sarcastically commented, “Pale, pudgy, and as strong as a bull.”

The four little ones couldn’t sense the mockery but Lu Jiao could. He was mocking her for not being pretty and acting like a man.

Hmmph.

Lu Jiao wasn’t going to humor him. She went to the side of the room to write a prescription but soon realized…

She didn’t learn how to read yet so she didn’t know how to write.

She was a little dumbfounded. First, she stared at the paper, then she looked at Xie Yunjin, and finally, she grinned.

Xie Yunjin noticed her expression and knew right away that she needed him to write on her behalf.

He closed his eyes right away and acted exhausted, “I’m a little tired. I’m going to sleep.”

The four little ones instantly shouted, “Daddy, go ahead and sleep.”

The four children then hid outside to discuss what tasks to give Zhou Xiaotao next. That woman was sent here to help them out.

Inside, Lu Jiao went to the bed and smiled with her eyes, “Xie Yunjin, help me out and write me a prescription.”

Xie Yunjin opened his eyes a little and smirked, “That’s your business. How is it my problem?”

Lu Jiao whispered, “I am doing this for a Xie villager.”

Xie Yunjin responded, “I didn’t ask you to.”

Lu Jiao then asked in disbelief, “Don’t you care about the villagers a lot? You should be happy that I am looking after them.”

Xie Yunjin said mindlessly, “You made promises to others, not me.”

He then closed his eyes to ignore her.

Lu Jiao glared at him. This guy was probably angry because she taught the four little ones what concubines meant. He was doing this on purpose.

Lu Jiao pondered and then her eyes rested on Xie Yunjin’s legs. She smiled.

“Since you don’t want to help, then whatever. Ah, I forgot to tell you something. The stitches on your legs need to be removed in a week. Dr. Qi taught me how, but it looks like you don’t need me to help you.”

Xie Yunjin half opened his eyes and angrily looked at her.

Lu Jiao was not at all scared. By now, she’s learned what Xie Yunjin’s personality was like. As long as she didn’t cross his line, he wouldn’t go as crazy as killing her. There was no reason to be afraid.

These two people silently fought. Though there were no words, their gazes tortured each other.

In the end, Xie Yunjin broke the silence, “I can help you write. In exchange, you need to keep an eye on Zhou Xiaotao and don’t let her in here.”

“I can do that. From now on, you write all my prescriptions until I learn all the characters.”

Lu Jiao decided then to learn the Three Character Classic from the four little ones as soon as possible.

Xie Yunjin agreed, “Alright.”

Lu Jiao extended a hand to shake Xie Yunjin’s hand, “Nice working with you.”

Xie Yunjin stared at Lu Jiao’s hand that gripped his. Different from his hand, her hand was soft and pudgy. There was even a dimple there. Her hand was hot, cushioned, and smooth.

Lu Jiao didn’t think too much. Only when Xie Yunjin lowered his head did she realize she was holding his hand.

This would be considered normal usually. However, at a time like this, it felt like she was taking advantage.

Lu Jiao tried to take back her hand but Xie Yunjin grabbed onto it hard. His hands were slender without any fat yet it was very powerful as he held onto hers.

Lu Jiao couldn’t help but exclaim over his masculinity. Though he appeared sick and weak, he had a lot of strength.

Just then, Xie Yunjin pinched the skin on her hand.

Instantly, she felt like she’d been played.

She retracted her hand quickly and glared at him, “Hurry up and write it for me.”

Then, she went to retrieve paper and a brush.