Zhao Xin Nuan also had to go through a similar process, but the latrine was truly terrifying for her.
She absolutely refused, almost soiling herself.
Zhao Chen Guang originally wanted Jun Jiu Li to come and hold her, but Jun Jiu Li was busy wrestling with the small earthen stove and immediately refused.
Zhao Chen Guang had no choice but to do it himself. Facing the stone wall, a centipede crawled out from a crevice, scaring her half to death. She yelped and struggled incessantly.
"What?"
Before Zhao Chen Guang could even react to what was happening, Zhao Xin Nuan's flailing hand wiped across his eyes.
"Ahhh, there are bugs, there are bugs, Daddy, run quickly!"
With a crack, the wooden plank couldn't bear the weight and snapped. Zhao Chen Guang fell directly into the pit. He reacted quickly, lifting Zhao Xin Nuan high.
The pit wasn't deep, reaching up to Zhao Chen Guang's calves.
"Xin Nuan, stop crying. Stand still, Daddy is coming out."
Zhao Xin Nuan stood steady, pulled up her pants, and ran out. She had been truly terrified.
"Mom, Mom, Daddy fell into the toilet, hurry and save Daddy!"
Shui Wa: "Pfft~ Hahaha..."
Zhao Chen Guang crawled out of the pit with black lines all over his head, his feet feeling so awkward he could have dug out a three-bedroom apartment.
Especially the smell, it was truly unbearable. He didn't dare to get too close to Jun Jiu Li.
"How did you get like this? There isn't enough water in the house to rinse off."
"I saw the ditch when we came. I'll go there to clean myself. You can bring me clothes later."
"Okay."
Zhao Chen Guang kept his head down. Fortunately, this place was secluded, and he didn't encounter anyone.
The sky was gradually darkening. People washing clothes wouldn't choose this time, so Zhao Chen Guang confidently stepped into the water.
The water around him instantly became murky, and several maggots fell from his pant legs into the water.
Zhao Chen Guang endured the disgust and cleaned himself. Soon, Jun Jiu Li brought his clothes.
He didn't have the face to ask Jun Jiu Li to wash his clothes and quickly sent her away.
Shui Wa: "Hahaha, it's good there's a ditch, otherwise you'd have to fetch water for him, wouldn't that be killing a thousand enemies and losing eight hundred of your own? Hahaha~"
Jun Jiu Li: "Why do you think this village is called this name?"
Zhao Chen Guang washed for a long time, still feeling like he smelled. However, fearing Jun Jiu Li would worry, he could only hurry back to the thatched hut.
Upon returning, he found wooden planks and rebuilt the latrine.
"You're back, come and eat."
The meal was the two dried potatoes Jun Jiu Li had saved for him. This was truly a case of a clever woman unable to cook without ingredients.
The potatoes were shriveled. Peeling them was a challenge, and after peeling, some parts were already green.
His stomach was empty, so Zhao Chen Guang could only eat them in large mouthfuls.
Starting the fire was quite a drain on firewood. Xu Han took three potatoes and joined them for cooking.
"This water and firewood were all gotten by Brother Xu Han. Tomorrow, I'll get some with you."
"Mm, good. Thank you, Brother Xu Han, today."
"We don't know how long we'll be staying together, so don't be so formal."
"Mm."
Zhao Xin Nuan: "Daddy, are you hurt? I'm sorry, it's all because Xin Nuan was disobedient."
"It's okay, Daddy is fine."
"Daddy, I want to eat meat. This thing is numb and doesn't taste good at all."
Zhao Chen Guang fell silent. He couldn't get meat for his daughter, and the future wouldn't be much better than the present.
"Xin Nuan, be good, quickly wash your feet and go to sleep."
Zhao Xin Nuan stopped asking for meat and obediently got into bed to sleep.
In her dream, she dreamt of chicken legs, her drool wetting the pillow. When she woke up, nothing was there. Muzzy-headed, she was being called by Jun Jiu Li to put on her outer clothes, ready to get up.
"Mom, why are you up so early? I'm so sleepy."
"Didn't we agree yesterday? To go to work with Mommy and Daddy. We don't know what arrangements the village has for you, and we're not at ease leaving you siblings alone at home."
Zhao Xin Nuan rubbed her eyes: "I don't want to stay here with Brother, I want to go to work with Mommy and Daddy."
"Okay, you're so good."
Children didn't have to work. Zhao Chen Guang was assigned to dig land, and Jun Jiu Li was assigned to throw potatoes. The two children found a spot under a tree to sit.
The tools Zhao Chen Guang was given were very poor. Even with all his strength, he couldn't dig very deep. He had to dig two or three times to be considered qualified.
Xu Han had told him yesterday that unqualified work wouldn't earn work points. The people in the brigade were afraid of getting involved with them, so they were given the hardest land with the most stones.
If someone noticed his digging was unqualified, they wouldn't remind him. You could only exert more effort and try to do your best.
Otherwise, if your work points were deducted, a day's work would be for nothing. The village had very little grain. If you wanted to get a share of the grain, they naturally wouldn't like it. The fewer work points, the happier they were.
However, after digging a small ditch, Zhao Chen Guang's hands became sore and stiff, and his speed gradually slowed down.
Jun Jiu Li was quite far from him. The land over there was already dug, with holes specifically made for planting.
There were two tasks: throwing manure and throwing potatoes. The baskets were large, and the potatoes were heavy when filled.
One potato per hole, and it involved a lot of walking while carrying them, so the villagers preferred throwing manure.
The mud and dust covering the potato skins got into their fingernails, making them uncomfortable. After a busy morning, it was lunchtime.
Everyone stopped working and went back to eat. When Jun Jiu Li walked over, she saw Zhao Xin Nuan crying.
Seeing his precious daughter crying again, Zhao Zhi Li quickly rushed over to ask.
"What's wrong?"
"It's so itchy, my body is so itchy."
Zhao Xin Nuan rolled up her sleeves and scratched incessantly. Zhao Chen Guang saw several red, swollen bumps and felt extremely distressed.
"You've probably been bitten by ants. We won't come this afternoon. Daddy will fetch water later, and we'll wash with hot water."
"Wuwuwu, I feel like there are bugs crawling on my back, I really feel so uncomfortable~"
Zhao Chen Guang, heartbroken, picked her up and rushed towards the thatched hut. "It's not convenient here, Yang Yang. I'll take Nuan Nuan first. You and Zhi Li can follow slowly."
"Mm, okay."
Zhao Zhi Li felt a pang of concern seeing Jun Jiu Li's sweat-drenched face, but he still avoided Jun Jiu Li's attempt to hold his hand.
Mommy's hands were covered in so much mud, they were really dirty. He wasn't looking down on Mommy, just on the mud.
"Mommy must be very tired. I can walk by myself."
"Yes, very tired. Mommy has never carried such heavy things, nor stood in the sun for so long."
"Mommy has worked hard. When I grow up, I'll help Mommy share the burden."
"Okay, Mommy is waiting for that day."