Just as Liu Ya also recognized him as the sixth son of the housekeeper.
People in the village see Liu Ya out picking wild vegetables and hunting pigweed every day. There is no girl in the village who doesn't have to work and run the house. However, Liu Ya has been too thin since she was a child, so it's hard for everyone not to cherish her more.
It can be said that Liu Ya is very pitied by everyone in the village.
She has a small face, very fair skin, and a bit sweet and toothy appearance, which is quite good-looking, so everyone also loves her appearance. Liu Ya bit her lip gently and spoke to Guan Chibei:
"Guan Sixth Brother."
Guan Chibei stopped. Since he had assumed his original identity, he naturally had to deal with the personnel affairs in the village. He looked at Liu Ya and asked, "What's the matter?"
Liu Ya raised her big watery eyes and looked at Guan Chibei timidly, her eyebrows seemed to be tainted with a hint of shyness, and talked to Guan Chibei: "Brother Guan Liu, are you going to the river when you come out?"
It was just a casual chat, nothing that could not be answered. Guan Chibei nodded.
"At this time, why don't Brother Guan Liu stay at home and take a nap?" Liu Ya's voice was soft but sweet, which was nice to hear. Suddenly, as if she remembered something, Liu Ya's expression turned slightly ugly, and she added: "You go to the river every day to catch fish for your wife to eat? Brother Guan Liu, is your wife in confinement? Although it is to replenish the body, the women in the village don’t need to be so expensive. It’s good to eat fish and meat every few days.”
"Why does Brother Guan Sixth's wife still let Brother Guan Sixth go into the river every day? It's already so cold today, and the river must be very cold. Brother Guan Sixth, you..."
"How can I bear it? Although Brother Guan Liu is a man, men should pay more attention to their health." Liu Ya's brows were filled with sadness and she looked at Guan Chibei with concern.
Guan Chibei didn't expect that Liu Ya would suddenly come out and talk to him, and that was what he was talking about. Liu Ya was not familiar with the housekeeper before and had never spoken to Guan Chibei before. Today was the first time.
Guan Chibei frowned slightly and said, "I'm not afraid of the cold. Are you okay?"
Liu Ya opened her eyes wide and looked at Guan Chibei's tall and thin figure with a clean and handsome face. She lowered her eyes, bit her lip lightly, and couldn't help but whisper tentatively:
"Whatever... Brother Six, I wonder if you can help me kill pigweed? I have to pick wild vegetables... very soon, please... I didn't pick enough wild vegetables today. It's too late to kill pigweed. I'll need more later." I have to take care of my younger brothers and sisters, and I may be asked to do some work at home, so I might be too late.”
Liu Ya looked at Guan Chibei with a trace of pity on her face.
It's just a matter of beating some pigweed. It doesn't take any effort for the villagers, especially the men. Logically speaking, Guan Chibei would help if there was no important emergency.
Liu Ya added softly: "I know it's your fault, Brother Guan Liu, but it's Liu Ya's fault. Liu Ya will thank Brother Guan Sixth next time."
Guan Chibei fixed his eyes and looked at Liu Ya deeply. He didn't know if it was an illusion, but Liu Ya seemed to have been seen through by him. Guan Chibei's face didn't change much, and he said calmly:
"I have something to do. I have to go down to the river to catch fish for my wife and family. I have no time now. If you want to help, go to the village to find someone. Now is your free time. With a little effort, some villagers will help you."
Liu Ya's palm-sized face turned pale in an instant.
She stood in front of Guan Chibei awkwardly, her small hands clenched tightly, her eyes suddenly filled with panic, and her voice trembled: "Brother Guan Liu..."
(End of chapter)