21: Chapter 21 Set up a Stove First_1 21: Chapter 21 Set up a Stove First_1 Qiao Duo’er used a bedsheet to encircle a corner of the room, thereby shielding herself from someone’s gaze.
Although she was a bit ugly, allowing Tan Zhenghong to take a peek would still be to her advantage, but as a girl, she needed to maintain some dignity.
Qiao Duo’er touched her pockmarked face and suddenly felt a twinge of anticipation.
There’s a saying that one’s fairness can cover up many flaws, and if she could improve her skin and nourish her body, avoiding being as thin as a twig, perhaps she could escape being categorized as an ugly woman.
Her expectations weren’t high; she would be content just to become an ordinary-looking person.
Soaking in the warm water, Qiao Duo’er felt all her pores open, the weariness washed away, and her mood began to soar.
Actually, no one is indifferent to their own appearance.
Ah, these humble days finally had a sliver of hope.
After her bath, Qiao Duo’er put on clean clothes and lay down beside Tan Zhenghong, wrapping herself in a bedsheet.
She had considered sleeping elsewhere, but…
there really was no space left in the room for that.
The bed wasn’t large, but with each person sticking to their own side, there was more than enough room for one more person in the middle, making the distance between them quite safe.
Qiao Duo’er wasn’t used to going to bed early.
It was only about eight o’clock at most, and with someone else next to her, she really couldn’t fall asleep!
But without any form of entertainment, all she could do was lie in bed with her thoughts running wild.
However, she never expected to fall into a deep, sweet slumber in no time at all.
As a special agent, Tan Zhenghong was highly sensitive to the presence of others, but he seemed to be unaffected by Qiao Duo’er, an observation that gave her a little surprise.
The next day, Qiao Duo’er woke up hungry.
Seeing that it was already daylight, Qiao Duo’er got out of bed to wash up, and by the time she was done, Tan Yuancheng had already delivered the items from the division of the household.
A bag of rice, a bag of flour, One Tael of Silver, and a String of Copper Money.
“Can you find someone to set up a stove?” Qiao Duo’er looked towards Tan Zhenghong, not wanting to face Wang Clan’s disdain in the Main Room.
Qiao Duo’er always thought of herself as someone who holds grudges, so with rice and provisions on hand, the first thing she did was not to cook something to eat, but rather to find someone to set up a stove.
“Go next door to Erhu; he’s my brother,” Tan Zhenghong gestured towards the west.
During his childhood, he and Sun Erhu used to sneak into private schools to listen to the teacher’s lectures.
When they grew up, they often went hunting in the mountains together and developed a close bond.
It was Sun Erhu who carried him back after he broke his leg this time.
Qiao Duo’er nodded, but before she could go find Erhu, he arrived carrying a wild chicken.
“Brother Hong, you know I’m not skilled at hunting.
I only managed to bag this chicken on my trip to the mountains yesterday, but I’ve cleaned it all up for you.
Sister-in-law, you can just stew it directly,” Sun Erhu said cheerfully.
Qiao Duo’er looked towards Tan Zhenghong, as she was not familiar with Sun Erhu and unsure whether to accept the chicken.
Tan Zhenghong said indifferently, “We divided our household last night.
For now, help your sister-in-law set up a stove.”