On the twelfth of June, Wufu snuck up the mountain before dawn for her daily training, only descending when she was drenched in sweat. Then she took a bucket to the mountain stream, first filling up the large tank at home with water, before joyfully bathing in the stream while still clothed.
The mountain stream was beautifully formed, with water cascading down from the mountain, creating a small pool with clear and pure water that was also incredibly sweet.
Therefore, for their daily water needs, Wufu and her family always fetched water from here. Although it was a small distance from their home, in Wufu’s eyes, it could be completely ignored.
This little pool wasn’t just Wufu and her family’s water supply; it was also her secret bathing spot. After all, the mountain stream was incredibly cool, and in this hot summer, soaking in it while enjoying the cool mountain breeze was just like being in a natural air-conditioned room.
Indeed, every morning and evening, Wufu loved to wash up here before heading home.
Returning home in her dripping wet clothes, Madam Zhou happened to see her and her expression shifted slightly.
"You bathed in the stream again?" Madam Zhou casually grabbed a dry cloth from the clothesline and draped it over her, chiding, "That stream water is very cold. Although the weather is hot now, you can’t be too indulgent, especially in the early morning and evening when the mountain wind is quite cold. What if you catch a chill?"
"It’s fine, I’m quite healthy!" Wufu was not concerned.
"That’s just you not listening," Madam Zhou disapproved, saying, "You’re not allowed to do this anymore. Even if you wash, you can’t come home soaked ."
Wufu glanced up and down at herself. What was the problem? She wasn’t naked.
Seeing her lack of understanding, Madam Zhou found it amusing yet exasperating and playfully pinched her, saying, "Wufu, you’re a young lady now, you can’t be so careless!"
Only then did Wufu notice the two mounds rising on her chest and raised an eyebrow.
Originally, Wufu’s development hadn’t been great due to their unhappy days and the mother-daughter’s hard life, which meant she often lacked proper nutrition.
But things were different now; they had more money at their disposal, and she kept finding ways to improve her own nutrition. Especially since Xiao Yu arrived and Wufu declared she looked thin and should be nourished, she had Madam Zhou add some meat to every meal so they all could improve their diets together.
Sure enough, with improved nutrition, everyone benefitted. Madam Zhou herself looked two years younger than before, and for Wufu herself, her chest had begun to grow from buns to baozi.
Summer clothing was thinner than winter wear, and once Wufu’s clothes were wet, they clung to her body, naturally accentuating a curvy figure with clear outlines.
Good thing they were in a mountain village. If she were in one of those wealthy households with strict rules, a young lady of such a house appearing this way would have been scrutinized by men and might have ended up confined in the family temple or completely disgraced.
At the same time, Madam Zhou also warned Xiao Hong Yu not to bathe in the mountain stream and cool off like Wufu, lest any rogue catch a glimpse of her, not to mention catching a cold, which would be even worse.
"Madam, rest assured, I definitely won’t go if Miss doesn’t take me!" Hongyu looked at Wufu with a mischievous grin.
Meaning if Wufu took her, she would have to go. Wufu gave a half-smile, knowing that her boldness had grown and she was being used as a shield.
Wufu didn’t argue with Madam Zhou about her nagging on this matter. Why make her worry? So she smiled and said, "Mother, don’t worry, I’ll be careful from now on."
"Quickly change your clothes. In a moment, I’ll comb and style your hair nicely, and then you’re off to your maternal grandmother’s house for your uncle’s wedding feast," Madam Zhou said joyfully.
Wufu’s smile briefly faltered, and she nodded her head before turning around, her eyebrows slightly furrowed.
Who knows, this visit might stir up some more trouble!