Chapter 40

Wang Xiaoqiang had long been aware of Xia Gui Fang's existence. Perhaps because of the legal troubles Guo Biao faced, Xia Gui Fang's worries were lifted, and her spirits lifted, making her look much better than before. Her face was fair and rosy, a healthy beauty like a blooming peony. Moreover, this girl had well-developed breasts and buttocks, full and plump, not light in weight. Her slender waist seemed unable to bear the weight of her ample chest, almost bending, and her long, beautiful legs also seemed to struggle under the weight of her full hips, almost bending as well.

Wang Xiaoqiang secretly admired her for a while. At this moment, he suddenly noticed that the crowd was gathered in groups, laughing and joking, with a hint of laziness. Seeing this, Wang Xiaoqiang walked over to Xia Gui Fang's group.

When the crowd saw Wang Xiaoqiang approaching, they teased Xia Gui Fang even more:

"Hey, Xiaofang, Xiaoqiang is coming over..."

"Xiaofang, does Xiaoqiang let you work?"

"Look, Xiaoqiang is coming to find Xiaofang!"

The last sentence was said by Xia Sanwa, who, after speaking, looked around at everyone with great satisfaction.

Seeing Wang Xiaoqiang really coming over, Xia Gui Fang blushed, her heart pounding, and her limbs felt constrained. In the past, she could face Wang Xiaoqiang calmly, but ever since her father mentioned that she should be betrothed to Wang Xiaoqiang, she had been too shy to face him. She noticed that Wang Xiaoqiang seemed to be deliberately avoiding her as well.

After Wang Xiaoqiang walked over, he glanced at everyone and said, "It's getting late, everyone, let's get to work. The wages are settled daily. If anyone slacks off, their wages will be deducted. Xiaofang, you don't need to work; just supervise for me..."

After saying this, Wang Xiaoqiang turned and left coldly. The scene fell silent. When Wang Xiaoqiang was far away, the crowd burst into even more enthusiastic teasing:

"Hey, Xiaofang is really becoming the boss's wife..."

"Xiaoqiang really knows how to care for people; he doesn't even let her work!"

"Xiaofang is really blessed."

Xia Gui Fang's face turned even redder, but this time she did not lower her head. Instead, she glanced at everyone and said coldly, "You can talk and laugh, but the wages Xiaoqiang gives you are not low. If you don't work hard, you won't deserve the wages. Since Wang Xiaoqiang has asked me to supervise, I won't hesitate to offend anyone. Now, let's start working."

After Xia Gui Fang spoke, everyone immediately stopped talking and laughing and went to work.

Xia Sanwa walked up to Xia Gui Fang and gave her a thumbs up, saying, "Impressive, you really have the look of a boss's wife!"

After saying this, Xia Sanwa also went to work.

It was impossible for Wang Xiaoqiang to have no ulterior motives. He asked Xia Gui Fang to supervise partly for fairness and partly to reduce her workload. However, what he didn't expect was that Xia Gui Fang had a natural talent for management. With just a few words, everyone obediently went to work. And Xia Gui Fang didn't just supervise; she also joined in the planting, working while supervising.

The tubers of the yuzhu (Chinese yam) needed to be buried more than a foot underground. First, a long and deep trench had to be dug, which was quite heavy work. Generally, men and women worked together, with men digging the holes and women planting the seeds.

Wang Xiaoqiang paired up with Liu Juyi to take care of her, trying to avoid giving her heavy tasks.

The day's work passed quickly. During the work, only one person slacked off, and that was Liu Guifu. After receiving Xia Gui Fang's report, Wang Xiaoqiang publicly deducted 20 yuan from Liu Guifu's wages. Liu Guifu looked unhappy but did not protest, as she had indeed slacked off and rested for half an hour, which was unacceptable.

Considering that Xia Gui Fang both supervised and worked, Wang Xiaoqiang decided to give her an extra 20 yuan as a bonus, but she refused.

After dinner that day, Wang Xiaoqiang took the 20 yuan he had deducted from Liu Guifu and returned it to her, telling her not to spread the word.

Liu Guifu understood Wang Xiaoqiang's intentions but was surprised by his kindness. Taking the money, the usually thick-skinned Liu Guifu blushed and lowered her head, saying, "Xiaoqiang, I'm sorry. I wasn't intentionally slacking off; I was feeling unwell..."

"Uh, if you're unwell, don't work tomorrow," Wang Xiaoqiang said, about to leave, but was pulled back by Liu Guifu.

As the saying goes, a widow's door is full of trouble. Being suddenly pulled by Liu Guifu, Wang Xiaoqiang felt uncomfortable and awkwardly tried to pull his hand away. However, Liu Guifu held on tightly, and he couldn't pull free. Liu Guifu said, "Xiaoqiang, I'm feeling better now. I can work tomorrow."

Wang Xiaoqiang was puzzled, thinking her illness had come and gone too quickly. However, he didn't show it and said, "If you really can't work, don't force yourself. I know you're in a difficult situation, so I'll give you an extra day's wages..."

Liu Guifu was deeply moved but felt that Wang Xiaoqiang didn't believe her. She defended herself, "Xiaoqiang, I just had my period, and today is the last day..."

Wang Xiaoqiang, being a novice, didn't understand and asked, "Period? What period?"

Liu Guifu giggled and gave Wang Xiaoqiang a flirtatious look, "You know, my period..."

"Uh, you mean your aunt is visiting?" Wang Xiaoqiang still looked curious.

"Your aunt is the one visiting!" Liu Guifu laughed, "Giggle... I'm dying of laughter!"

Liu Guifu was wearing a homemade pink, low-cut T-shirt, and her chest was already exposed. With this intense laugh, her chest jiggled, the white skin catching the eye.

Wang Xiaoqiang quickly looked away but suddenly realized his hand was still in Liu Guifu's plump hand. He tried to pull it away again.

Liu Guifu didn't let go but pulled Wang Xiaoqiang closer, her eyes full of flirtation, "Xiaoqiang, are you really that clueless or just pretending?"

"I understand, I was just joking," Wang Xiaoqiang laughed.

"Hey, you, you big bad guy..." Liu Guifu gave Wang Xiaoqiang a playful glance, "Then let me work tomorrow?"

"Since your period is over, you can work," Wang Xiaoqiang said, trying to pull his hand away again.

Liu Guifu didn't let go but pressed her plump body closer, whispering in his ear, "Xiaoqiang, your field is planted, but mine has always been barren... Will you help me plant it?"

"Help yourself, work hard, and you'll have plenty. You have cucumbers in your yard, don't you?"

"You, you big bad guy!" Liu Guifu was almost driven to a rage.

Taking advantage of the moment, Wang Xiaoqiang forcefully pulled his hand free and fled from Liu Guifu's house.

They say a widow's door is full of trouble. Wang Xiaoqiang felt that a widow's door was a trap, and without strong willpower, one couldn't escape it.

He was still breathing heavily, and the memory of her pressing him close made his scalp tingle.