Every household began lighting their lamps as the sky darkened. There was little entertainment in the village. They were early to bed and early to rise.
Liu Duo felt discomfort all over and really wanted a bath. In her memory, she had not had one in days. Her period made her desire for a shower even stronger. Otherwise, it was not sanitary.
Ye Ling was in the kitchen boiling hot water for their wash. Liu Duo walked over and said, "Ling, could you please boil more hot water. I want to take a bath. I don't feel right."
"Oh, sure," he nodded.
Just then, Ye Liu came by and leaned against the door, arms folded in front as he joked, "Perfect, I want a bath too! Little Duo, we think alike. Let's take one together!"
"Like hell we are. Go away!" Liu Duo rolled her eyes. She suddenly realized that Ye Liu had never been serious.
