Chapter Thirteen: My Intimate Contact with He Shui Xiu

  These days, everyone is busy with their own work, only Kang Fan is busy with the Blue Demon team. After the wheat harvest season arrived, Kang Fan had to think of a way by himself. When borrowing farm tools from He's mansion, Kang Fan happened to tell He Shuichang about the magical aspects of the crops planted in Fenhe Camp, leaving He Shuichang speechless for a long time.

  Kangdi said that wheat can produce up to 1,000 catties per mu and corn can even reach 2,000 catties? He Shuichang didn't believe it.

  Kang Fan smiled confidently, "Shui Zhang, if you don't believe me, come with me today and see for yourself?"

  He Shuichang hesitated. Although the facts had proven that the campsite was not as sinister and mysterious as people said, he still didn't have the courage to enter there. The rumors that had been circulating for thousands of years weren't baseless, after all. That place must be a region unlike any other, at least it was a place where mysterious or terrifying events had occurred. As someone who already had a family to support, if anything went wrong, his whole household would be in trouble.

  Kang Dagei, then I'll go with you! He Shuixiu chimed in from the side, her face filled with longing.

  Kang Fan saw He Shui's long silence and didn't dare to respond rashly. Although he was already very familiar with He Shui, she was after all a rich family's young lady, and he had never been alone with her before. This time at the Fen River camp, it would take more than ten days or half a month, and less than seven or eight days. He Shui usually stayed at home reading books and recognizing characters, not going out of the main gate or stepping over the threshold. Recently, because she often went to the military camp, it had been spread among the villagers, and in this situation, how could Kang Fan dare to respond casually?

  I want to go with Brother Kang. He Shui Xiu pouted, pulled up He Shui Chang's sleeve, and gently swayed it, but her eyes were glancing at Kang Fan.

  He Shui Chang hesitated for a long time but finally couldn't resist his darling daughter's persistent requests and agreed.

  Kang Fan then took He Shui Xiu and rode the Red Hare to the camp. He Shui Chang stood in front of the horse, repeatedly instructing and reminding Kang Fan, holding onto the reins of Kang Fan's horse and refusing to let go. Kang Fan found him annoying, so he snatched the reins and galloped off. More than 20 Blue Demon team members closely followed behind.

  After running for a while, Kang Fan slowed down the pace, loosening the reins and letting the horse walk slowly. The gentle breeze blew towards them, and He Shui Xiu's sweet scent wafted into Kang Fan's nostrils, unknowingly, he had already wrapped his arms tightly around He Shui Xiu's soft waist, pressing closely against her. He Shui Xiu's pretty face flushed red, her eyes narrowed, her hair was blown messy by the wind, and with the horse's jolting movements, it shook even more, showing off her beauty.

  Kang Fan had never seriously looked at He Shui Xiu before, although they had met countless times, but every time it was just a glance. Only today did he discover that He Shui Xiu was actually so beautiful! Kang Fan now understood why Mei Xiang always intentionally or unintentionally used He Shui Xiu to test himself.

  You two didn't listen to the end and ran away, will your father scold you? Kang Fan asked.

  He Shui Xiu turned back and smiled: Father never scolds me, she's afraid I'll cry, once I cry he's at a loss.

  Kang Fan stared intently at He Shui Xiu, ignoring her words. He Shui Xiu waved her hand in front of Kang Fan's eyes and chuckled. Kang Fan subconsciously dodged back and couldn't help but laugh too.

  You look too good, brother is stunned. Kang Fan said.

  He Shui showed a faint smile and said: That's because you, Brother Kang, have never looked at me properly.

  Kang Fan smiled and said: You are a thousand gold lady, how dare I look more.

  At this time, the two of them arrived at a sunny river bay, where dense reeds occasionally had wild ducks flying up. He Shuishou looked with great interest, constantly making soft exclamations of surprise.

  This is all a familiar scene here, you were born here, what's strange about it? Kong Fan was puzzled.

  He Shui pouted, "It's been many years since Father allowed me to go out and have fun."

  Kang Fan fell silent, reining in his horse and dismounting first, then helping He Shui Xiu down from her horse.

  "Hug my neck," said Kang Fan.

  He Shui Xiu held out her arms to him with a reserved expression, her face even redder.

  Kang Fan caught her, got off the horse, and sat down on the riverbank. The Blue Demon team members who followed them saw that the two were so intimate, they tacitly ignored it and continued on their way, soon disappearing into the valley in front of them.

  Look around here and take a good look. What a beautiful view! Kong Fan couldn't help but praise it either.

  He Shui Xiu crouched by the river and excitedly splashed water at Kang Fan.

  Kang Fan licked the river water that splashed onto his lips into his mouth, making a show of smacking his lips.

  The water is so sweet. After Kang Fan finished speaking, he gazed at the crystal-clear river and suddenly had an urge to swim, then rolled into the river with a swish of his body.

  He Shui suddenly turned pale with fright.

  Before long, Kang Fan emerged from the water, throwing his clothes one by one to He Shui Xiu who was standing there in shock, leaving only his shorts on. With a strong and healthy physique, he dove back into the water again. The river water was crystal clear, and He Shui Xiu could see Kang Fan's figure swimming underwater like a fish. A moment later, Kang Fan suddenly emerged from the water, grabbed her hand, and pulled her into the river. Immediately, the entire valley echoed with He Shui Xiu's crisp cries of surprise.

  He Shui had swum in the river when she was a child, but as she grew older, her mother wouldn't let her go into the river casually. Now, with Kang Fan's protection, she quickly became proficient. She let go of Kang Fan's hand and, just like Kang Fan earlier, took off her outer garments one by one and threw them over, leaving only her undergarments on, completely disregarding Kang Fan's stunned expression, revealing her smooth white arms and legs as she swam around Kang Fan.

  Kang Dage, I haven't played like this in many years. He Shuixiu exclaimed happily, it's great!

  Kang Fan found himself constantly drawn to He Shui Xiu's half-naked body, feeling it was not proper, so he forced himself to get out of the water and hung He Shui Xiu's outer garment on a tree branch to dry. After playing with Adolf for a while, he lay down on the grass under the willow trees by the riverbank, closing his eyes to rest. At this moment, the sun shone brightly, the breeze was refreshing, and He Shui Xiu's thin silk clothes fluttered like colorful butterflies in the wind, making Kang Fan's eyes daze with confusion.

  He Shui Xiu stepped onto the shore, her two small feet bare and delicate, as if they would ooze water with just a pinch. Kang Fan was surprised to find that she didn't have bound feet like most women of their time.

  Shui Xiu, why didn't you bind your feet? Kang Fan asked in surprise.

  He Shui Xiu burst out laughing, her two dimples sparkling lively. I was afraid of pain, so my mother didn't wrap me up. She said this while leaning in enthusiastically. Kang Fan struggled to suppress the urge inside him and finally couldn't help but reach out and grasp He Shui Xiu's adorable feet. He Shui Xiu's face turned red instantly, the water droplets on her long hair rolling down her body like her skin was sparkling. She stood still, her eyes dazed, her small mouth naturally open, her pink lips trembling, a few white teeth flashing in and out of sight. Kang Fan collapsed...

  Sunshine, gentle breeze, green riverbank, fluttering water birds, slender willow branches... everything is so beautiful.

  He Shui Xiu warmly and clumsily welcomed Kang Fan, murmuring: Brother Kang, I also want to be with you all day like Sister Mei...

  When he heard the name "Mei Jie", Kang Fan's scorching body instantly cooled down, he stopped all his movements and stared blankly at He Shui Xiu below him.

  "What's wrong?" He Shui Xiu asked him, her body trembling uncontrollably with excitement.

  Kang Fan remained silent, took a long deep breath, and then quietly helped He Shui Xiu put on her clothes. He put them on one by one with great hesitation, reminding himself repeatedly: Kang Fan, after this piece there's another one, don't stop, bear it for a bit and it'll be over.

  He Shui stood there stupidly, letting Kang Fan mess with him as he pleased.

  After finally wearing the last piece of clothing, Kang Fan plunged into the river, and the cool river water instantly diluted all his emotions. He stayed submerged in the water for a long time, thinking back to the impulsive process from head to toe, and then, with the help of the increasingly unbearable suffocation, he forced himself to forget... Fortunately, due to He Shui Xiu's overly delicate body, Kang Fan's every move was as careful and slow as touching flower petals. However, he still lost control and took off all of He Shui Xiu's clothes. If it weren't for He Shui Xiu shouting out "Mei Jie" (those three words that were too sensitive for Kang Fan) in her confused and infatuated state, Kang Fan would have never had the thought to stop his next move!

  Kang Fan climbed back to the shore and returned to normal. He slapped his own face with an awkward expression, hastily saying to He Shui Xiu: "Shui Xiu, I was dizzy just now! What a fool, what a fool..."

  Kang Ge, don't be like this! He Shui Xiu hastily grabbed Kang Fan's hand, I...I didn't blame you...

  After a stalemate, Kang Fan silently put down his hand. He Shui Xiu lowered her head and awkwardly rubbed the hem of her clothes. Kang Fan picked her up and helped her ride on Chi Tu, then he also rode on, shielding He Shui Xiu in front of him.

  He Shui leaned silently into Kang Fan's arms. Kang Fan's heart was suddenly filled with sweet pain, feeling his whole body go soft, and although he was holding the reins in his hand, he had a feeling that he hadn't grasped anything at all.

  Arrived at the camp, a golden wheat field came into view, with the breeze blowing over it, creating wave after wave of ripples. The Blue Demon team members were already busy, each wearing only their upper body, with strong muscles shining brightly in the sunlight.

  Zhong Hanqiang had already built a garage, and the four cars were parked safely inside, which was safe and convenient for car maintenance. There was still plenty of food in the camp's kitchen, and the raised chickens, fish, pigs, sheep, etc. were all fat and strong. The vegetable garden also had a lot of fresh vegetables, and there was nothing lacking. After settling He Shuisheng in Meixiang's house, Kang Fan eagerly joined the harvesting team.

  Kang Fan, where did he work as a farmer? As soon as he started, he was looked down upon by his teammates. Everyone rushed up and knocked him to the ground, lifted him together, and threw him onto the ridge of the field, never wanting him to work again. Kang Fan had no choice but to pat the dirt off his body and return to the campsite to cook for the team members and boil water.

  He Shuixiu came to help with great enthusiasm, but Kang Fan found that she was incredibly clumsy and couldn't even help a little bit. So Kang Fan asked her to sit aside and sing songs instead.

  Good sister, brother asks you: if you don't want to sing, just sit honestly. Is that okay? Kang Fan said with a bitter smile.

  He Shuixiu was unhappy, sitting on a stool beside the stove, propping up her cheek with her hand, not speaking or making a sound. Kang Fan quickly made a big stew and pancakes, covering them in a pot to keep warm. She also boiled a kettle of water and set it out on the stove. In addition, she cooked millet porridge and made tomato scrambled eggs especially for He Shuixiu to eat. He Shuixiu sat there properly, slowly chewing her food, occasionally raising her head to look at Kang Fan. Kang Fan felt a wave of tender affection wash over her, making her heart itch and scratch.

  After He Shui Xiu finished eating, Kang Fan took her to the grasslands to hunt wild rabbits, into the woods to shoot wild chickens, and to the Fen River to catch fish, all to improve the soldiers' rations. He Shui Xiu found everything novel and exciting, darting about with gleeful laughter that echoed through the valley. Kang Fan was also infected by her joyful mood, happily following her around, his heart filled with tender feelings. This young lady, normally shy and reserved, rarely speaking, blushing when meeting others' gazes, now seemed like a bird freed from its cage, her joy bursting forth from deep within, merging with the surrounding landscape and Kang Fan's heart. Amidst the excitement, however, Kang Fan felt a tinge of sadness: Shui Xiu, you've been suppressed for too long; you should have been this way earlier! Recalling He Shui Xiu's bold and carefree behavior towards him on their journey, Kang Fan's vision blurred.

  He Shuixiu was tired from playing, her pretty face flushed red, the hair on her forehead wet and dripping, she ran back to Kang Fan's side, picked up the water bottle and gulped down water, then panted and said: Brother Kang, I can't walk anymore...

  Kang Fan had caught enough game, so he carried He Shui Xiu back and forth. He Shui Xiu's fragrant breath was beside Kang Fan's face, and the two hands hanging from his chest were constantly interlocking fingers. Kang Fan's heart was fluttering with a strange but pleasant feeling. Suddenly, He Shui Xiu began to sing, her voice sweet and melodious, like the gentle flow of the Fen River. Kang Fan was enchanted and slowed down his pace.

  The team members had eaten and returned to the field to work, leaving the dining room in disarray. He Shui Xiu helped Kang Fan clean up, then squatted beside him to watch him cook the game meat. When Kang Fan turned back to look again, she was already squatting there asleep, so he picked her up and put her on Mei Xiang's bed.

  Kang big brother I'm sleepy, I'll sleep... He Shui Xiu murmured drowsily and immediately fell asleep again.

  After dark, the team members returned one after another. Kang Fan brought up a large pot of braised pork, wild chicken and rabbit, as well as red-braised carp and steamed buns, and opened all the bottles of Fen liquor sent by He Shui Chang to entertain them. The team members cheered and ate and drank with abandon, having the time of their lives.

  He Shui Xiu woke up and walked out of the house rubbing her eyes. Kang Fan hurried to greet her.

  Kang Dage I'm also hungry. He Shui Xiu said pitifully.

  Kang Fan smiled, then you go back to the house and wait, there are many mosquitoes outside. After finishing speaking, he turned around and entered the kitchen, and handed a plate of sugar-coated cucumber and a bowl of chicken noodle soup that he had made by himself to He Shui Xiu and sent them into the room.

  He Shui Xiu was really hungry, and she wolfed down the food in a flash. When she looked up, she saw Kang Fan staring at her, and she realized that she had been a bit too enthusiastic. She felt a little embarrassed and said, "Kang Ge, your cooking is just too delicious, so I...".

  That's right. Kang Fan smiled and said, "Alright, go back to sleep."

  He Shui grabbed hold of him and said: "Kang brother, wait until I fall asleep before you leave."

  Kang Fan nodded in agreement, then went to the kitchen to fetch hot water for He Shui Xiu to wash up. He Shui Xiu didn't avoid him either, and simply washed her face and feet in front of him before lying down on the bed with her eyes closed. After a while, she opened her eyes again to take a look at Kang Fan, then turned over and fell asleep peacefully. Kang Fan tiptoed out and closed the door behind him.

  Outside, the team members went to sleep after eating and drinking enough. Today they really did a lot of work, almost harvesting one-third of such a large wheat field. At this rate, farm work can be finished in five or six days. Kang Fan simply ate something, sat outside for a while, then went to see He Shui Xiu again before returning to his own room to rest.

  In the following days, Kang Fan and He Shui Xiu became partners, doing chores such as cooking, washing pots, washing dishes, serving tea and water. Kang Fan found it quite dull, but He Shui Xiu was having a great time, transforming into a lively, energetic, talkative and singing girl, truly a big change! As for this point, Kang Fan felt quite accomplished.

  The harvested grains and vegetables were stored in the warehouse after necessary processing. Kang Fan planned to reserve all these grains and vegetables as seeds for promotion of planting throughout the county next year. This way, the local grain yield would increase by 5-6 times! If students could develop various fertilizers and successfully replicate the high-efficiency pesticide brought by Zhong Hanqiang from the 21st century, the yield would be further increased. With over 400 million mu of arable land in the county, if all were planted with wheat, the annual grain output of the entire county would reach 4 billion jin. If all were planted with corn, it would be 8 billion jin! This is a fairly impressive theoretical figure.

  After the camp's work arrangement was settled, Kang Fan and others were ready to leave. He Shui Xiu stayed with everyone at the camp for a week, her skin was obviously darker, but her spirit was surprisingly good.

  When He Shui came out to greet him, Kang Fan took the opportunity to bid farewell.

  Kang Fan looked at He Shui Xiu beside him and said: Take care.

  He Shui Xiu's eyes were filled with sadness. Kang Fan playfully winked at her and galloped away on his horse.