Chapter 6, The Sense of Happiness Comes from Comparison

Laughing and chatting, they arrived at the creek, still at that puddle. Watching Luo Xingyu wash her clothes for just a few moments, Gaoyuan frowned and said: "Can't you wash clothes?"

Luo Xingyu pleaded with a face full of desperation: "I beg you, I am not afraid of the cold"

Gao Yuan opened the backpack and took out a small plastic bag from inside

Luo Xingyu suddenly appeared somewhat annoyed, casting a glance at Gao Yuan, intending to clean her lunch box thoroughly before starting to wash her face vigorously

As she hung the clothes on a wooden pole, Luo Xingyu whispered, "Brother, Yuan Ge."

However, Gaoyuan has already created a water pit, and there is a lot of water in the pit. Moreover, beneath the water pit is a step, so when washing one's face, there is no need to squat down; one can simply stand under the water pit.

Luo Xingyu appeared somewhat annoyed, but her emotional intelligence was quite high; a simple sentence managed to slightly alleviate the current awkwardness

Gao Yuan said with a stern face: "I know that girls love cleanliness, but the temperature is only one or two degrees at most right now, and we cannot boil a lot of water for you to wash your hair, so do you want to freeze to death?"

Seeing Gao Yuan's somewhat dazed expression, Luo Xingyu finally smiled with satisfaction and said, "Lend me the mirror"

Luo Xingyu took the plastic bag and then exclaimed in surprise: "A toothbrush, where did it come from!"

Brother, I beg you, just let me wash up, brother

So you must be Nobita, unable to do anything at all

No, it is too cold

Luo Xingyu squatted under the puddle, while Gao Yuan was responsible for pouring hot water from the kettle into the lunch box. After mixing the hot water in the lunch box with cold water, it was poured over Luo Xingyu's head

Gao Yuan merely hummed in response, and Luo Xingyu immediately dared not say much more. However, after a while, she pleaded with a face full of desperation, "Is it really not possible?"

Gao Yuan is 1.82 meters tall, while Luo Xingyu appears to be less than 1.70 meters tall. Wearing Gao Yuan's clothes would certainly be oversized for her

Gao Yuan felt gratified; since Luo Xingyu was a smart and obedient child, then certain matters were worth entrusting to her

During the summer and autumn seasons, the stream would have a substantial amount of water; however, at present, there is only a trickle in the stream, with the water volume being extremely low, to the extent that if one were to scoop the water with their hands, the sand and stones would scrape against the skin.

No way! Go wash your face and brush your teeth first, you smell terrible.

Well, oh, here is the mirror for you, um, I have given it to you

The stone house where Gaoyuan lives consists of only two rooms; the outer room is used for various chores, while the inner room, which has a kang, serves as the bedroom

Then, Luo Xingyu once again looked at Gao Yuan with a pitiful gaze

How precious is a set of seven or eight pots and kettles? Just think about why nomadic tribes in ancient times regarded iron pots as treasures.

Luo Xingyu is not foolish; she simply has never washed clothes herself. Once Gao Yuan demonstrated how to wash the clothes, she understood immediately

Gao Yuan let out a sigh and said, "Your body is too weak. If you were in better health, I wouldn't mind you taking a bath, but in your current state, I can guarantee that you will catch a cold after bathing. And if you are not foolish, you should know that there are no doctors available if you fall ill now"

Finally, someone can speak, and both individuals are very happy

Luo Xingyu stayed behind to wash her clothes, while Gao Yuan went back to handle some miscellaneous tasks. He moved the disassembled pork to the outer room of their residence and found a place to bury the discarded wild boar entrails. By the time he finished dealing with these matters, Luo Xingyu had also returned with her damp clothes.

Luo Xingyu rolled up the cuffs and the legs of her pants, yet they still appeared loose and empty on her. However, compared to the dirty school uniform she wore before, this outfit was not only much warmer but also significantly more attractive

I am 43, definitely older than you, so you can make do with what I have. Hmm, you can change your clothes here, change out of everything you are wearing. In a little while, take them out to wash. I will wait for you outside

Thank you, brother

Alright, Doraemon

Luo Xingyu was astonished, and she said in surprise: "How did you know what I was going to say"

Luo Xingyu is still smart and obedient, and she regretfully said, "Alright, I won't wash it anymore"

When a solitary man and woman are alone together, especially when the duration of their future interaction is uncertain, certain matters should still be avoided, and certain words should also be refrained from being spoken

All of it is given to you

Is this what an older brother should say

Gao Yuan filled the lunchbox with water, threw a handful of sand into it, and then shoved it into Luo Xingyu's hands, saying: "First, clean your lunchbox, then use the lunchbox to brush your teeth. After brushing your teeth, fill both the water bottle and the lunchbox with water, and once you bring it to a boil, you can drink it."

Luo Xingyu brushed her teeth three times, using half of a small tube of toothpaste.

Luo Xingyu took the small mirror, held it in her hand, and examined herself from top to bottom and left to right. Then, she raised her head proudly and said, "Hmph, now you know how beautiful I am, right? Even without makeup, I am still a stunning beauty!"

It is impossible to take a shower, stop talking about it

Gao Yuan turned his head to one side and said, "Hurry up and brush your teeth, then leave. Be careful not to catch a cold."

In her lifetime, Luo Xingyu had never washed her hair under such rudimentary conditions, yet being able to wash her hair in such simplicity made her feel very happy

Certainly, she would not take off her clothes to wash her hair, so inevitably, the collar of Luo Xingyu's clothes became wet. Seeing Luo Xingyu with her hair dripping wet, wearing thin clothes that were half soaked, shivering in the cold wind, Gao Yuan couldn't help but say: "I shouldn't have agreed to let you wash your hair. Now I can't even keep my spare clothes dry. Come on, let me get you some clothes."

Go wash your old clothes by yourself, and wear them underneath after they are dry. I have soap.

Luo Xingyu really smells bad

Is that nonsense? Of course, it is what I have stored. Go brush your teeth, and be sparing with the toothpaste. This tube of toothpaste should last at least five days

Gao Yuan sighed and said, "Thinking about it, you do need to do your own laundry. Never mind, I will teach you."

Brother, I beg you, please get me some shampoo so I can wash my hair, alright? I'm not afraid of the cold water; I'm feeling really uncomfortable right now. I'm begging you, brother.

However, Gao Yuan said something he should not have said, and he immediately regretted it after he finished speaking

The clothing consists entirely of outdoor gear, including a black softshell jacket, a pair of softshell pants, and a fleece top

Gao Yuan was actually taken aback.

The next step is to boil two kettles of water using the lunch box, pour it into the water bottle, and then fill the lunch box with water, boil it, and take it to the side of the water pit

Did you send it to me

Finally, Gao Yuan sighed and then said irritably: "Alright, take the lunch box and the water bottle, go boil all the water, and wash with hot water. I really have no way to deal with you!"

If you behave, there will still be good things for you, come with me

One must admit that camouflage, or protective coloration, is indeed quite useful. After the previously dirty and snotty Luo Xingyu was cleaned up, she surprisingly became very attractive

However, out of a sense of self-awareness, Gao Yuan still walked quite a distance

Gao Yuan turned his head to one side and said, "I don't need to be very smart to understand what it means to take an inch when given a foot. If it were summer, I certainly wouldn't stop you. But the problem is that it is now winter, and even during the warmest part of the day, it is only two or three degrees. At night, it can drop to minus seven or eight degrees, and we don't even have a large pot to heat water. How do you plan to take a shower?"

Are you cursing at me? Is it really necessary to rush to give me a good person card? Or should I lend you the mirror again?

Gao Yuan understands that girls love beauty and cleanliness, but if the pursuit of cleanliness poses a threat to their lives, he would be very angry. As a survivalist, he believes that this is not worth it

I now feel that you can conjure anything, and I find you to be so magical and great

Luo Xingyu no longer harbors any vigilance towards Gao Yuan, as they have only known each other for less than half a day. However, in this apocalyptic environment, it is sufficient for her to establish a preliminary trust in Gao Yuan. Yet, there are still some things that cannot be said.

After more than ten minutes, Luo Xingyu came out

Upon seeing the wash area, Luo Xingyu couldn't help but sigh, "You have truly transformed this place well"

Luo Xingyu confidently said, "May I borrow the mirror for a moment"

You see, I am not even being cautious around you, well, it's fine if there is a little less hot water

Toothbrushes and soap are disposable hygiene products used in hotels, but at this moment, they certainly belong to treasures

Hmm?

Brother Yuan, I beg you, please.

These clothes are all brand new, I have never worn them even once. The socks are made of merino wool. What is your shoe size

In fact, Gao Yuan does not mind helping Luo Xingyu with the laundry, but there are certain intimate garments of the girl that he ultimately finds it inappropriate to wash, so it is still necessary for Luo Xingyu to do it herself

Luo Xingyu's eyes were filled with grateful little stars as she exclaimed, "Brother, thank you, you are truly a good person"

Call Brother Yuan

"It's useless anyway, you might as well use it as a mirror. I mean, as an ordinary mirror."

When Gao Yuan went out, he took the door made of tree branches with him. There was a bar placed beside the door to prop it up, but Luo Xingyu did not prop the door up, which made Gao Yuan quite pleased

Washing continuously, washing continuously, while washing my face I thoroughly cleaned my neck, and while washing my hands I washed up to my elbows. A small portion of the soap had been used, and just when I felt a pang of heartache looking up high, Luo Xingyu finally lifted her head again

Gao Yuan glanced at Luo Xingyu and said: "This is for you. From now on, this Qibaohu will be yours. Take good care of it; if it gets damaged, you won't have it anymore."

Thus, Luo Xingyu washed her hair for the first time in three months and used up a small bottle of shampoo

The term 'good-looking' is insufficient to describe Luo Xingyu; it should be said that she is extremely good-looking, exceptionally good-looking.

They are so thin that they resemble a stick and have no chest at all

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For some unknown reason, after Luo Xingyu washed her face clean and freshened her breath, the effect of her acting cute began to improve.

The inner room's kang is covered with dry grass, and on the grass lies a stored sleeping bag, along with a backpack

Luo Xingyu was so delighted that she almost jumped up, but at that moment she suddenly realized something and exclaimed, "Do you have shampoo? You must have it, right!"

The clean face of Luo Xingyu can show a blush, not from the cold

This statement can be described as stunning

There is certainly shampoo, but it cannot be given

After taking his clothes out of the bag and placing them in Luo Xingyu's hands, Gao Yuan thought for a moment and then took out a brand new pair of socks from the bag

Given to you

Little stars once again appeared in Luoxingyu's eyes

My lunchbox

Hmm?

Regardless of anything else, being able to brush one's teeth is already a great blessing. Luo Xingyu happily followed Gao Yuan to the small creek that runs through the village.

With both hands cradling the toothbrush pouch, Luo Xingyu felt as if she had obtained a treasure. At that moment, Gao Yuan also took out a small bar of soap and placed it in Luo Xingyu's hands.