86 086: take responsibility for the situation

How could they not be better than a shameless person? At the very least, it was a legitimate marriage. They were asked to marry, asked to marry.

But, so what if they were asked to marry? Wasn't it a life of working? It was better to live a life of luxury.

It was infuriating to think about it, but they were actually speechless. What else could they say besides praise?

Could they be better than others? But she was unwilling to open her mouth to praise, so there was a rare moment of silence.

After Kang Xiaoqiao finished pouring the water, she staggered and struggled to carry the shoulder pole away, while the other wives in the Wilderness curled their lips and began to pay attention.

"Tsk, what's there to be proud of? Isn't she just married to a good man?"

"Who says so? Tsk, she even went over to him. What's so great about that?"

"Hey, hey, I heard that she consummated her marriage with Unit Lu. The commotion was huge. She really doesn't know shame."

"Exactly. Hmph, she can do whatever she wants and eat whatever she wants. I don't know what Unit Lu likes about her."

"You still don't know that. No matter how bad she is, her cooking skills are incomparable to anyone else's."

"Besides, she's so good-looking. If I had her face, I might be able to find someone better."

"Tsk tsk, just think about it. But did you notice that her face seems to have turned white?"

"Yeah, I noticed that too. But if I don't go out every day and don't have to work, I might even be whiter than her. Hmph."

"You can do it now..."

She couldn't be bothered to care about what the Wilderness wives were saying behind her. Alright, she didn't have the strength to care at all.

The water is too heavy. What should we do? I feel like I'm gonna faint again. How-- How is this body so weak?

No, I have to persist. I'll be home soon. Will be home. In Kang Xiaoqiao's mind, she was confused.

Suddenly she heard a very deep and very seductive voice.

"Are you all right, girl? Let me help you."

Kang Xiaoqiao slowly raised her head. Sweat poured from her forehead like pitter-patter. Her small face was also a little red sun.

A pair of long eyelashes still had water droplets on them. Tao Zhengze could not help but feel his heart thump.

Although Kang Xiaoqiao was in a sorry state, he could see that she was a little cute. He could not help but smile.

Tao Zhengze was not bad looking and his smile was very heartwarming. Kang Xiaoqiao thought that this voice sounded a little familiar. So it was him.

She put down the shoulder pole and wiped her sweat with the back of her hand. Before she finished wiping, a clean handkerchief with a grid appeared in front of her.

Kang Xiaoqiao took it with a smile and said, "Thank you so much. The weather is too hot."

"Hey, why are you here?"

Tao Zhengze saw Kang Xiaoqiao taking the handkerchief and wiping her sweat without any hesitation. He said with a smile in his eyes, "I was passing by and saw you carrying water. You were about to pour it."

Then, he said with concern, "Your body hasn't recovered yet. How can you endure this hot weather? Where is your home? I'll help you carry it back."

Hearing that, Kang Xiaoqiao immediately said happily, "That's great. I really have to trouble you again."

Tao Zhengze smiled and said, "It's no trouble. It's just a small matter."

As he said that, he picked up the shoulder pole and left. Kang Xiaoqiao smiled and followed him.

From Kang Xiaoqiao's point of view, it was great to have someone to help her. She did not have such lofty sentiments as not to trouble others.

In Kang Xiaoqiao's mind, it was only right and proper for a man to help a woman.

Only a stingy man would care about gains and losses. However, she was really fated to meet this person called Tao Zhengze. Every time she encountered difficulties, she would meet him. It was simply her lucky star.

Along the way, many people saw it, but Kang Xiaoqiao did not think much of it. For men, besides using, wasn't it just using?

Someone taking the initiative to help her proved that she was charming. Although her current image was still a little lacking, it did not stop this sister from being charming.

Kang Xiaoqiao took the other person's handkerchief for the same reason as she took the tissue that was handed to her. If Tao Zhengze found out about this, he would probably have no idea how he would feel.

However, Kang Xiaoqiao still gave face to the person who helped her. If she wanted to chat with someone and find a topic to talk about, it would be too easy. On the way, the two of them chatted and laughed.

As soon as they entered the courtyard, they saw an angry certain someone looking at the two of them with fire in his eyes.

The heated atmosphere just now suddenly turned cold.

Xia Zijun's expression was not very good at the moment, but he did not open his mouth to scold people like the last time.

Although he was very angry now, his pair of peach blossom eyes narrowed. His left index finger poked at his eyebrows and slightly tilted his neck. He had an arrogant look and a disdainful tone. He said coldly, "The Tao Squadron is really free. They actually came to help a Wilderness wife carry water."

Tao Zhengze did not get angry when he heard that. Instead, he said calmly, "I just happened to meet her. I did my best."

After saying that, he turned to Kang Xiaoqiao and smiled. He said gently, "The water has been delivered. I won't disturb you. You have to take care of your body. It's better not to do this kind of work in the future."

Kang Xiaoqiao immediately said, "Don't. It's all thanks to your help today. In this hot weather, you should at least drink some water before walking."

Tao Zhengze shook his head and said, "No need. I have something to do, so I'll go first."

After saying that, he turned around with a smile. Kang Xiaoqiao said regretfully, "Alright then. I'll treat you to tea some other day to express my gratitude."

Tao Zhengze thought for a while, then nodded and said simply, "Okay."

Then, he left without looking back. Kang Xiaoqiao sighed. Then, she heard Xia Zijun, who was behind her, saying, "Tea? You want to treat him to tea? You want to express your gratitude? I think you want to express your feelings, right?"

Kang Xiaoqiao was furious when she heard this. She turned around and glared at Xia Zijun. She said angrily, "Who cares if I express my gratitude or friendship?"

"Are you sick?"

After saying that, she sat down on the stone bench and fanned herself while wiping her sweat with Tao Zhengze's handkerchief.

When Xia Zijun saw this, he went forward and snatched the handkerchief. He threw it hard on the ground and said, "I'm sick. Do you have medicine?"

"That Tao gave this to you, right? You're a married woman. Why are you so indecent? You took his things..."

Before he could finish, Kang Xiaoqiao quickly stood up and kicked Xia Zijun.

"Ah..."

Xia Zijun hugged his feet and jumped on the spot. He glared at Kang Xiaoqiao and said, "You're doing it again. You're doing it again..."