Chapter 3: Sleeping Together on the Same Kang

Du Shi tried it out in front and smiled in approval, saying: "Sanlang, this method is truly excellent. Where did you learn it from?"

Turning over and rolling a bit forward, the two might end up close to each other, which is too dangerous for a solitary man and woman. Du was quite embarrassed, so she intentionally let Xiaoman sleep in the middle, separating herself from Xie Yi

Du asked in confusion: "Sanlang, what are you doing?"

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Alas! Just thinking of Xie Yi's mischievous gaze and smile makes Du's cheeks flush with a hint of heat, stirring up ripples in a heart that has been calm for many years, gradually turning into waves

The bed in the east room was quickly moved aside, and the earthen blocks and old bricks beneath the ruins of the west room became excellent materials. By digging up some soil from the yard and adding a bit of crushed straw and mud, a very good adhesive was created. Then, a heavy wooden board was found to serve as a trowel.

"It's cold at night... it's cold to sleep," Xiao Man suddenly blurted out. Upon hearing this, Du's expression changed, and he wanted to stop her but couldn't help coughing repeatedly

Du's face became increasingly hot and flushed, as the "uncle and aunt" shared the same room and slept on the same bed

Xie Yixiao said with a smile: "Do you really think I intended to drown myself in the lake? In fact, it was the immortal elder who enlightened me and gave me that backpack... The package accidentally fell into the water, and I went in to retrieve it, which was quite unexpected"

The warmth emanating from the earthen kang increased a slight sense of warmth, and in the darkness, Du felt a warmth on her face, especially after lulling Xiao Man to sleep. Inside the room, only the slightly heavy breathing of the "uncle and aunt" remained, as if they both found it difficult to fall asleep, each burdened with their own thoughts

Who would have thought that as soon as the little girl got onto the kang, she chose the position against the wall on the left side, which was closest to the stove and therefore the warmest. Indeed, she is a clever little girl who knows how to consider her older brother and sister-in-law.

Under the curious gazes of Du Shi and Xiao Man, Xie Yi came and went, and within just a few hours, a simple and practical earthen bed was constructed

Xie Yishan smiled and said, "That was taught to me by the old man with the white beard."

Alas, it is exhausting

The mud on the kang has not yet completely dried, so for the first two nights, we merely shared the same room. Two beds were laid out on either side of the room, and each of us went to sleep separately

Xie Yi also found it difficult to fall asleep. In the room, there was a beautiful woman, and it was not surprising that his thoughts wandered and he began to daydream. However, he inexplicably recalled a saying, one about beasts and those worse than beasts.

Although there are familial titles between the uncle and the niece-in-law... the events of those years were fraught with misunderstandings. However, it has been accepted as it is for so many years; how can one clarify it? Even if one could clarify it, how could one bring oneself to speak?

This heated kang serves as a barrier for the entire family during winter, and no one can do without it; otherwise, someone may suffer from the cold and fall ill. Therefore, matters of sleep seem to require some compromise, and it is best to adhere to moderation.

Du's expression suddenly froze, and her recently restored charming face turned crimson again. She stammered, "Are you saying... that the three of us... are all sleeping on this kang?"

The understanding Du said softly: "Sanlang, do not overthink it. You were very ill yesterday... It's nothing, this piece of silk will be finished soon, and selling it will allow us to buy bedding and blankets..."

The stove is located under the eaves of the east room. A hole is dug in the wall, and a chimney is constructed on the outside of the opposite wall. Finally, the work is completed before nightfall

In summary, during these two nights, Xie Yi and the Du family did not sleep well. The atmosphere in the room was somewhat ambiguous and very subtle

The heat from the fire passed through the kang tunnel, and soon the damp mud began to "smoke," gradually drying out. Xiaoman stepped forward and touched it with her small hand, excitedly exclaiming: "Third Brother, it's hot!"

Sharing a kang is a step further than sharing a room; at least before, we were still separated on two beds at opposite ends of the room, but now we are connected, on the same plane.

In this way, the beautiful sister-in-law and the young and handsome young man sleep on the same kang, just inches apart, with no barrier in between. The dry wood and fierce fire suggest that even a slight spark could ignite a blazing flame

Of course it is hot!" Xie Yi smiled and said, "If you sleep on this, will Xiaoman still feel cold?"

Such a response made Xie Yi even more uncomfortable. A piece of silk fabric, Du Shi did not know how to endure the hardship, and it took a long time to weave it, repeating the same process over and over again.

Worry and embarrassment inevitably lead to sleepless nights, yet Du does not dare to toss and turn, deeply fearing that it might disturb Xie Yi or lead him to misunderstand her feelings

The treasure bag ultimately remains empty, unable to conjure up more treasures.

Having squandered the family fortune, yet forcing women to endure hardships to support the family, is utterly inhumane. Providing for the family and ensuring that the sister-in-law and younger sister are well-fed and warmly clothed is an inherent responsibility and obligation that one cannot shirk.

The situation is not right

Xie Yi also experienced hesitation; should he perhaps reside elsewhere?

This kindness must be repaid, and I must dedicate myself in return, hehe

However ... ...

However, at present, under the deliberate control of both parties, everything is safe and sound, with no immediate risk of "fire".

"Sister-in-law, this item is called a heated kang. With this, winter will no longer be cold." Xie Yihan replied with a smile, having returned from the lakeside with some dried yellow reeds, and flames soon ignited in the stove.

However, there is no other place; apart from that, there is only a more dilapidated hall, without a heated kang. The cold night stretches endlessly, making it truly desolate, and it is simply unbearable.

Moreover, the house is graced with beautiful women, yet to overlook such blessings and retreat at a distance is certainly not the behavior of a normal man

Not cold

"Sister-in-law, don't worry so much. With a warm kang to sleep on, our family of three can get through the winter peacefully". Xie Yishao had no choice but to interject and brush it off.

Three https://www.hetushu.com/com Brother San fell into the water, his clothes got wet, cold then scalding, even the quilt was given to Brother San... Sister-in-law and Xiao Man no longer had the warm thick quilt. Xiao Man is very clever; although her speech is intermittent and occasionally childlike, she basically explained the situation clearly

Xie Yi crouched down, holding his younger sister's rosy little hand, and gently asked, "Little Man, tell Third Brother, is it very cold at night? What is going on?"

The issue of heating urgently needs to be addressed. After observing both indoors and outdoors for a while, Xie Yi came up with an idea. ... It's just heating, after all; it may not necessarily require a lot of quilts and blankets, for example ...

Even without this layer, a solitary man and woman, nameless and without ties, sharing a bed...

The beauty is captivating, and just a few more glances will leave one restless and distracted, let alone sharing the same bed...

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"Hmm, the weather is cold; perhaps she has caught a chill," Du said anxiously. "I will make some ginger soup later to help Xiaoman ward off the cold."

On the third day, the soil on the heated kang had dried. First, a layer of special reed mat from Huaiyang was laid down, followed by bedding. Despite the howling north wind and the icy world outside, the heated kang was incredibly warm.

White-bearded Immortal? This is the second time I have heard of this legendary figure, and Du's eyes widened in surprise

Xie Yi felt a pang in his heart again; Du was indeed a kind and good woman, willing to endure hardship and cold herself rather than let herself be wronged

Without needing to say anything, Du did not speak further, feeling compelled to act. The Xie family only had a small area, and the heated kang could only be built in one place. Should they drive the younger brother outside, or should they endure the cold with Xiao Man?

The distinction in the relationship between uncle and aunt is significant, and since the period of filial piety for the parents has not yet passed, one cannot act recklessly. This matter is indeed a considerable test; not everyone can embody the qualities of Liu Xia Hui. In this regard, Xie Yi questions whether his self-discipline is perhaps not as strong as that of the previous spendthrift.

Du's wife is a good sister-in-law. Upon seeing her sister-in-law with mucus hanging from her lips, she quickly took out a handkerchief to wipe it.

In his dual role as both a doctor and an elder brother, Xie Yi expressed his concern: "Xiao Man, have you caught a cold... gotten chilled?"

Oh, is that so..." Du Shi nodded with a mix of belief and skepticism. The fact that San Lang had no intention of taking his own life was more important than anything else. If he were to encounter the immortal elder's guidance, that would be truly wonderful. To be honest, judging by the current situation, it seemed that San Lang had indeed turned over a new leaf.

However, it is difficult to maintain boundaries when a solitary man and a solitary woman share a bed and sleep together

Du rarely suffers from insomnia, and her emotions are quite complex, filled with shyness and embarrassment. As for her worries, she cannot quite articulate them; what if Xie Yi were to come over, what would she do then?

Xie Yi sighed and began to organize his belongings, but his younger sister, Xiao Man, suddenly started sneezing repeatedly

The current residence of the Xie family is in a state of disrepair, with numerous drafty cracks in the walls, making it inherently uninsulated. Yesterday, Xie Yi fell into the water and became ill. Du Shi tried to share the few blankets they had with Xie Yi, resulting in both the aunt and niece catching a cold together