Fortunately, the only consolation was that Kang Tianhai, as a sparring partner, could bring Kang Xiaoqiao some happiness.
"Second brother, get up. Come, come, we're fighting--"
Kang Tianhai slowly got up from the ground. He grimaced and said, "Little sister, when did you become so good at fighting? Did Xiao Zhou give you special treatment? Why? I'm a man with better physical strength than you, but I'm always abused by you?"
Kang Xiaoqiao stood at the side and made a pose. Her forehead was covered with beads of sweat. She looked at Kang Tianhai with bright eyes and a smile. "Brother Zhou's little kitchen? Forget it. If you like it, you can go. Come, let's fight again."
Whoo-hoo-hoo-hoo!
Kang Tianhai was once again put down, he was not convinced and stood up. He did not believe. If he could not even beat his little sister, was he still a man?
After more than a month of training, Kang Xiaoqiao felt a lot lighter than before. She became more and more powerful.
From the initial rejection to now, she had started to get used to this kind of training because she knew very well that the enemy was very powerful. No matter how powerful the bodyguards were, they were not as good as her own abilities. This way, she could still protect herself in a critical moment, so... She was especially serious in her studies.
At this moment, she suddenly heard Kang Daqiao's voice. "Little sister, second brother, you guys rest first. It's time to eat."
As she spoke, she had already walked forward and handed Kang Xiaoqiao and Kang Tianhai a hot towel. Kang Xiaoqiao wiped her face, feeling extremely comfortable.
When she heard that they were having breakfast, her eyes lit up as she said, "Sis, what did you make this morning? I'm starving."
Kang Daqiao smiled and said, "I baked beef patties and potato strip soup. You guys have been training until you're so tired every day. You should take some supplements."
When Kang Xiaoqiao heard that, she smiled and said, "Aiya, sis, you're too kind."
After saying that, she sprinted away. Kang Xiaoqiao realized that her body weight had started to increase recently, and her small face had become a little chubby. This couldn't be done without the delicious food that Kang Daqiao cooked every day.
It was estimated that she exercised a lot and ate a lot.
It was already mid-April, and the temperature had started to rise again. The grass had also sprouted.
After breakfast, Kang Xiaoqiao took a hot shower and changed into a set of clean clothes. Then, she followed Kang Daqiao to the wasteland.
As they walked, Kang Daqiao said happily, "Little sister, look, this side has already been cleaned up. The ground has already been turned over."
"That side is just a little bit away. After we turn over everything, we can plant the flower seedlings. Second brother has recently gone to the nursery to order the flower seedlings. We just need to wait for the weather to warm up."
Kang Xiaoqiao walked as she watched. Her new factory was already in good shape and was developing according to the plan. When the weather was warm, they would start laying the foundation. They still needed to build some factories. Now, they had enough.
At this moment, the spring breeze was cool and carried the smell of soil. Kang Xiaoqiao was relaxed. She looked up and saw that many farmers were busy in the wasteland. There were also patches of black soil that had been dug up. This place belonged to her. Everything here belonged to her.
Standing here, Kang Xiaoqiao truly felt safe. This was something that the small courtyard in the ministry could not provide.
Thinking of the small courtyard in the ministry, the smile on Kang Xiaoqiao's face slowly faded. It had already been two months, and there was no news from Lu Yichen. Kang Xiaoqiao ground her teeth in hatred.
At this moment, Kang Tianhai changed into a clean set of clothes and walked over. "Little sister, you guys are here?"
Kang Xiaoqiao turned around and smiled. "Second brother, you were looking for me?"
Kang Tianhai nodded and said with a gloating expression, "Yes, one good news, one bad news. Which one should you listen to first?"
Kang Xiaoqiao looked at his expression and looked into the distance. "From the ministry? I'm not listening. I'm not interested."
After saying that, she turned around and left. Kang Tianhai immediately chased after her. "Hey hey hey, don't go."
"Sister, Aunt Wang is looking for you. She said that there's something missing."
When Kang Daqiao heard that, she asked, "What is it?"
Kang Tianhai spread his hands. "I'm not sure either. Why don't you go and take a look?"
Kang Daqiao immediately nodded and said, "Yes, yes. I'll go right away."
"Little sister, you stay here and watch. I'll be back in a while."
After saying that, she ran far away while Kang Xiaoqiao grinned. How could her big sister be so gullible?
Then, she looked at the smiling Kang Tianhai and glared at him unhappily. Kang Tianhai was not angry either. Then, he took out a cigarette and put it in his mouth. He took out a lighter and slowly lit it himself. Then, he took a puff. He blew out a smoke ring and said, "Little sister, aren't you curious?"
Kang Xiaoqiao squatted down and used a dagger to dig out a flower. She put it in her hand and picked the leaves. "What's there to be curious about?"
Kang Tianhai said casually, "Have you really given up on that Lu guy? When do you plan to get a divorce?"
Kang Xiaoqiao stopped picking the mother-in-law. A cold light flashed in her eyes as she said, "You don't need to worry about my matters. You just need to arrange everything in the factory."
Kang Tianhai naturally heard Kang Xiaoqiao's displeasure, but he continued as if he did not hear it. "That won't do. You're my little sister. If I don't care about you, who will care about you?"
"Fine, fine, fine. It's your own matter. You decide it yourself, okay?"
"However, I recently received news that Lu Yichen's little lover--"
Before he could finish speaking, Kang Xiaoqiao turned her head coldly and stared at Kang Tianhai. Instantly, Kang Tianhai waved his hand and said, "Fine, fine, fine. It's not a little lover. I said the wrong thing, the wrong thing."
"Lu's childhood sweetheart hasn't been well these past two days. I heard that she was causing a ruckus last night. It seems that she can't keep her child."
Kang Xiaoqiao stopped what she was doing when she heard that. What she quickly recalled was that pair of clear, untainted eyes. Such a kind and innocent person, without proper protection, would only be bullied outside.
If she couldn't keep her child, she would definitely be heartbroken.
Thinking of this, Kang Xiaoqiao hurriedly shook her head. Oh god, what was she thinking about? What was she thinking about? Whether she could keep her child or not, what did that have to do with her? She was simply overthinking things.
Thus, she said gloomily, "Don't inquire too much about what's going on over there. Do whatever you want."
Kang Tianhai saw that Kang Xiaoqiao didn't seem to be affected, nor did she seem to be happy at all. Instead, he felt a little depressed. What was going on?
Shouldn't this love rival be happy that she was suffering?
Then, he squatted down and dug up the dirt on the ground, picking up a flower with his bare hands. As he smoked, he said, "However, that Lu guy found a godly doctor for her overnight. I heard that he is still doing his best to protect her. Tsk tsk, this Lu guy is really considerate."
"I heard from the family courtyard that they will send back three meals a day. People are saying that when the child is born, Lu Yichen will probably divorce you. Many people are still holding a grudge for you."