Wu Xiaoshan noticed that Qin Yufeng's skin was white and flushed, as if a slight pinch might squeeze out water.
The few faint freckles that were once on her face had now also disappeared without a trace.
"Sister Yu Feng, you...are beautiful!"
Qin Yufeng's pretty face flushed red, and she dodged Wu Xiaoshan's heated gaze in a bit of a panic, stroking her hair beside her cheeks and changing the subject, "Xiaoshan, how did the sales go today? Did you sell everything?"
"Everything's sold. I even bought a new tricycle and two freezers," Wu Xiaoshan quickly averted his gaze when the topic turned to business and smiled as he pointed towards the freezers parked outside the door.
"Really?"
A delighted expression crossed Qin Yufeng's face as she hurried to the entrance of the courtyard and indeed spotted the two large freezers.
While Qin Yufeng marveled at the freezers, a group of villagers gradually gathered outside the courtyard. When they found out that Wu Xiaoshan planned to store mountain goods in the freezers, they all praised him, their eyes filled with envy.
After dealing with the crowd for a while, seeing that Old Man Li from next door had also come, Wu Xiaoshan immediately had Qin Yufeng fetch the ledger, and then he began to distribute the money in order in front of everyone.
As Wu Xiaoshan handed out stack after stack of bills, everyone's eyes turned red. Those who had sold mountain goods were thrilled, while those who hadn't felt deep regret.
Once the money was distributed, Wu Xiaoshan returned the mountain tricycle to Old Man Li, and after everyone had gradually dispersed, he moved the two freezers into the main room of Qin Yufeng's house.
By the time he finished all this, Wu Xiaoshan's stomach was grumbling with hunger.
He walked to the kitchen entrance and found Qin Yufeng stir-frying at the stove. Just as he was about to say something, his eyes narrowed.
Because he saw that the white glittering spots on Qin Yufeng's body seemed to have reappeared.
"Sister Yu Feng..."
Wu Xiaoshan approached Qin Yufeng and reached out. Qin Yufeng's tender body trembled, and her face quickly turned rosy.
"Xiaoshan, you...don't do this. It's not good for others to see!"
Wu Xiaoshan was taken aback. He had no unseemly thoughts, but thinking of the broad daylight, it indeed did seem inconvenient, and so he shook his head and stepped out of the kitchen.
During the meal, the atmosphere in the room was somewhat awkward.
Qin Yufeng kept her head down as she ate her meal and, after finally finishing, she put down her utensils and stood up.
She was wearing a khaki long-sleeve shirt that day and, having sweated quite a bit from cooking, a large patch of her shirt was soaked with sweat, sticking tightly to her body, outlining the black garment underneath.
Wu Xiaoshan happened to catch this scene and felt his mind go blank. All of a sudden, he stood up and grabbed Qin Yufeng, who was about to walk away.
Qin Yufeng was startled and let out an instinctive cry of surprise. When she turned her head, she felt her body lighten as Wu Xiaoshan lifted her onto the bed.
"Xiaoshan, what are you doing...let go quickly!"
Qin Yufeng snapped back to reality and hastily pounded on Wu Xiaoshan's chest.
"Sister Yu Feng, I...I like you! Don't worry, from here on out I'll take good care of you, and make sure you live a good life..."
Wu Xiaoshan said breathlessly, his eyes filled with Qin Yufeng's alluring and mature body.
"Xiaoshan, don't mess around!" Feeling Wu Xiaoshan's abnormal state, Qin Yufeng spoke fearfully.
But Wu Xiaoshan had seemingly lost his senses, completely ignoring her cries, tearing at her shirt like a frenzied beast.
Before Qin Yufeng could react, he pounced on her again, kissing her lips.
"Ah!"
Suddenly, Wu Xiaoshan cried out in pain and quickly stood up. He touched his lips and found that they were bleeding profusely.
In an instant, he snapped back to reality, then stared blankly at Qin Yufeng, who was tightly clutching the quilt and curled up in the corner of the bed against the wall.
"Wu Xiaoshan, are you insane!" Qin Yufeng stared at Wu Xiaoshan with red eyes, her body uncontrollably shaking.
"Sister Yu Feng, I..."
Wu Xiaoshan hadn't expected to be so bold, but then he straightened his face and declared in a serious tone, "That's right, I like you! Ever since the old man passed away, only Sister Yu Feng has stayed by my side through thick and thin. I... I truly like you!"
Qin Yufeng was stunned. Although she had long known that Wu Xiaoshan had developed feelings for her, she had not anticipated that his affection had reached this extent.
After a moment, Qin Yufeng suddenly let out a bitter laugh and said, "Xiaoshan, Sister... isn't worth your affection!"
"Whether you're worth it or not, I know very well in my heart!" Wu Xiaoshan firmly replied. Then he lunged at Qin Yufeng again.
Feeling the strong masculine scent emanating from Wu Xiaoshan's body, Qin Yufeng felt like she was about to melt.
In the end, she fixed her gaze, summoned all her strength, and screamed, "Wu Xiaoshan, you just want to sleep with me!"
"That's right, I do want to sleep with you!" Wu Xiaoshan responded without backing down.
"Fine!"
Qin Yufeng gritted her silver teeth and then said loudly, "I can give you a chance. As long as you can lead our Wolong Village to prosperity, when the villagers no longer have to worry about food and drink, I, Qin Yufeng, will definitely let you sleep with me!"
Her words struck Wu Xiaoshan like thunder, and he asked in a deep voice, "Really?"
"Really!"
Qin Yufeng didn't dodge. Looking straight into Wu Xiaoshan's passionate eyes, she added, "But if you sleep with me now, I, Qin Yufeng, will hate you for the rest of my life, and from now on, will never pay you any attention!"
"It's a deal!"
Seeing this, Wu Xiaoshan finally sobered up. He got out of the bed and walked slowly out of Qin Yufeng's bedroom.
Watching Wu Xiaoshan's retreating figure, Qin Yufeng's body relaxed, slumping heavily against the wall.
For some reason, her heart felt an intense sense of loss.
Wu Xiaoshan stepped into the courtyard and suddenly halted. No, the white spots on Sister's body have increased again; I must treat her soon, or she'll suffer once it flares up.
Thinking this, he rushed back towards Qin Yufeng's bedroom, only to see upon reaching the door, Qin Yufeng was replacing the undergarment he had torn earlier.
"Gulp!"
Seeing Qin Yufeng, her fair skin partly exposed, dressed only in her underclothes, Wu Xiaoshan couldn't help swallowing.
Qin Yufeng jumped when she saw Wu Xiaoshan return.
Realizing her reaction, Wu Xiaoshan hurriedly explained, "Sister, don't get me wrong, I saw your cold syndrome has worsened, and I wanted to give you another treatment."
Qin Yufeng was taken aback. She didn't doubt Wu Xiaoshan's words as she was well aware her condition was indeed flaring up again.
But thinking back to the last time Wu Xiaoshan had massaged her, her cheeks flushed once more.
Ever since Wu Xiaoshan's last massage, she hadn't had a single good night's sleep.
At night, the scenes would involuntarily replay in her mind, and afterward, she always dreamt about him, with Wu Xiaoshan dominating her dreams...
"Sister, don't think about it anymore. I will think of another way."
When Qin Yufeng remained silent, Wu Xiaoshan thought she was angry again, so he quickly dropped a remark and left the scene.
Earlier, a treatment method for Qin Yufeng's cold syndrome had crossed his mind; besides massage, acupuncture could be used, so he planned to buy some silver needles tomorrow in town to treat her ailment.
After leaving Qin Yufeng's home, Wu Xiaoshan put away the money at his house, then with a basket on his back, he went up to Wolong Mountain once again.
This time he wasn't looking for mountain delicacies or game, but rather he was intently gathering the medicinal herbs needed for the Skin Moisturizing Pill.
Only after he had gathered a full basket did he return home. However, he didn't start the alchemy process right away because he realized his spiritual power hadn't yet recovered.
Left with no choice, he began to earnestly cultivate the "Great Emperor's Art."
He cultivated through the night, and when Wu Xiaoshan awoke from his cultivation the next morning, suddenly, a rude knocking and shouting resounded at the door...