But Axiang wasn't a fool either. She wondered if this Zhao Datu, with his sudden words, had an ulterior motive?
So Axiang remained silent, waiting to see what Zhao Datu would say next.
Zhao Datu continued to dig up potatoes. He had helped dig up this patch of potatoes, and after finishing, he helped Axiang carry them to the doorstep of her house. He then returned the basket to her, "I won't come in, so as not to cause any misunderstandings with your mother. By the way, Axiang, I always see you looking unhappy. You should smile more, you look beautiful when you smile. Alright, I'm heading back now, you should go inside."
Axiang hadn't spoken throughout, but not being savvy in the ways of the world, she now felt a touch of doubt. Could it be that Zhao Datu was sincere?
...
The next day, Axiang took some dirty clothes to the river to wash.
Although there was a well at home, it was more convenient to wash clothes in the river than having to pull up water each time you rinsed them.
