Period drama: Old Cao's carefree life

Chapter 163 A Lotus Emerges from Clear Water

Cao Wei Da looked disgusted, but denied it outright, saying, "No, no, how could I dislike your smelly feet? Your feet don't smell."

Before Liu Rusi could even show a satisfied expression, he added, "It's a bit sour, though. If you're eating noodles, you don't even need to add vinegar; your shoes alone are a condiment."

"You, you're so annoying~~" Liu Rusi was extremely annoyed and slapped him several times, pouting as she explained, "I...I didn't have sore feet, it's because those shoes aren't breathable."

"No, I want to wash my feet and wipe myself down. I feel so uncomfortable all over. Can you pour me some water?"

Cao Weida, who was eagerly anticipating the upcoming activities, was naturally very willing, but he said with disdain, "I really need to wash up, otherwise I'll be marinated by tomorrow."

"Wait here, I'll go get you some right away."

He got up and left the room. After a long while, just as Liu Rusi was getting anxious, Cao Weida came in carrying a basin of hot water.

"Huh? Where did you get the hot water?" Liu Rusi asked curiously.

This room looks like no one has been in there for days. The kang (heated brick bed) is cold, and I didn't see Cao Weida boiling water just now. How did hot water suddenly appear?

“I stole the kettles from my neighbors, I stole from three different houses, and that’s how I managed to gather this much. It should be enough for you to wash.”

"You're so mean!" Liu Rusi chuckled to herself. Who would steal hot water when they don't steal anything else?

She could already picture the bewildered expressions on the faces of the people whose hot water had been stolen the next morning when they woke up and wanted to wash up.

Cao Weida rolled his eyes. "You're really heartless. Who am I doing all this for? I'm just trying to keep you from getting cold water. And instead of being grateful, you're saying this to me."

"Fine, I guess I wasted my kindness. You don't need the hot water then."

Liu Rusi quickly admitted her mistake, "No, I'll take it, I was wrong, okay?"

Although the temperature has warmed up a bit now, it's still quite cold at night. If you wash with cold water, you'll suffer.

But if she didn't wash, she would feel sticky and uncomfortable all over after sweating so much.

If there's hot water, who would want to use cold water?

"I'll pour it for you." After finding a bucket and rinsing it clean with water, I filled it halfway with cold water and put it into the room, adjusting the water temperature to a moderate level.

They found a kerosene lamp and lit it so she could see better.

Then they covered all the windows and other windows to prevent light from getting in, and instructed:

"Don't let the wound get wet. It can't get wet until the wound scabs over."

Everything he did was seen by Liu Rusi. Although they were all inconspicuous little actions, they were extremely touching.

After Cao Wei Da left, he closed the door, sat down in a chair, lay down, and smoked a cigarette.

Soon, the sound of splashing water came from inside the house. The noise, which was only separated by a door, stirred something within him.

I don't know how much time passed, but there were already seven or eight cigarette butts piled up on the ground before the clattering sound inside the house finally stopped.

"Brother Wei Da, I'm all better." Liu Rusi's voice, as melodious as a nightingale's, came from inside the room.

Cao Weida, who had been waiting so long that he was practically waking up, perked up and opened the door while yawning.

For a moment, Cao Weida held his breath, his eyes filled with amazement and greed.

Under the dim light of the oil lamp, Liu Rusi sat on the bed with her delicate shoulders exposed, a small section of her bodice peeking out from under her perky skin. The bright red fabric clung to her fair, jade-like skin, making it appear translucent and delicate, as if it could be broken with a touch.

Her long, black hair, like a waterfall, was wet and cascaded down her back, with a few stray strands falling on either side of her face, adding to her charming and delicate appearance.

Her eyebrows were curved like a crescent moon, slender and beautiful, with slightly elongated ends, carrying a subtle charm that seemed to be able to stir the heartstrings out of thin air.

Her eyes were as captivating as autumn water, and her already stunningly beautiful face looked even more delicate and radiant after her bath.

A phrase suddenly popped into his mind: "A lotus emerging from clear water."
Seeing his stunned expression, a smile flashed in Liu Rusi's eyes. Hmph, you've been conquered by my charm, haven't you!
It seems my efforts weren't in vain.
She said coquettishly, "What are you looking at? Do you want to take a shower too? There's still hot water."

"Alright, I'll wipe myself down too." Cao Weida secretly swallowed, bent down and carried the basin out, took off his clothes and wiped himself down with the now lukewarm water in the basin.

When he went back in, Liu Rusi was already lying in bed.

With only her eyes showing, she moved to the side when she saw him come in, and casually lifted a corner of the blanket.

The meaning is simple: hurry up and lie down inside.
Since they had extended such a warm invitation, how could Cao Weida refuse the beauty's kind offer? Cao Weida was the most soft-hearted of all.

The moment he lay down, a hot, delicate body snuggled into his arms. Cao Weida felt a rush of heat to his nose; this vixen, Liu Rusi, was only wearing a tube top and underpants.
The next moment, a delicate hand grabbed his large hand and placed it on her waist, the smooth touch making him unable to put it down.

"Isn't Liu Rusi a bit too bold and direct?" Cao Weida's heart couldn't help but race as he heard Liu Rusi's voice in his ear, "Brother Weida, do you think I'm pretty?"

Her voice trembled, clearly indicating that she was not as calm as she appeared.

"Of course you're beautiful. If you're not beautiful, then what other beautiful women are there in this world?" He wasn't lying; it was a genuine compliment.

Liu Rusi's looks, compared to those entertainment stars in her previous life, including those from early Hong Kong, if not exceeding 100%, are definitely more than 95% better.

In particular, her innate charm adds a great deal of femininity to her.

And this was just a naive young girl.

Upon hearing this answer, Liu Rusi smiled with satisfaction. Her eyes sparkled, like silken threads, filled with deep affection. "If I really wanted to be your fifth concubine, would you accept?"

“If you’re willing, of course I have no problem with it. Either way, I’m the one who benefits the most.” Cao Weida looked down at her, meeting her eyes.
"But you'd better think it through. Once you make this decision, it will be too late to back out."

Cao Weida was well aware of her current state. When a person is constantly on edge, they are more likely to become dependent on those who provide them with a sense of security, and they are also more likely to develop a close relationship with them quickly.

This sense of dependence can lead the dependent to make impulsive decisions and actions, especially after physical contact or eye contact, which can be interpreted as a special signal, creating an ambiguity that goes beyond a normal relationship.

If there is no specific romantic interest, then this impulse will be channeled into any available outlet for venting.

Why would a small group of women be recruited so aggressively for sexual slavery?
Why do so many rapes occur in most armies of the world after their wars, while the armies of various countries turn a blind eye to this?
Because they all knew that these soldiers needed to vent, and if they were prevented from doing so, the consequences could be very serious, and it could very likely cause a mutiny.

To summarize: not all armies possess the iron discipline and steely will of the Red Army.

He knew all this perfectly well, but he didn't intend to tell Liu Rusi.

Taking advantage of someone's misfortune?

Taking advantage of someone's misfortune is taking advantage of someone's misfortune. Cao Wei Da never considered himself a good person. He figured he'd eat the duck that was already in his hands first.

"No, I will never regret it, I need love! I, I want you to caress me." She was no longer thinking rationally; all she knew was that she needed to vent, she needed a man to vent on her, she needed a man's strong arms to embrace her.

"You injured your leg."

"Just be careful, it'll be alright."

If Cao Wei Da still held back after everyone had said that, he would truly be worse than a beast.

He rolled over and pinned her down.
"Bear with it."

The next day, just as the sun was rising in the east, Cao Wei Da woke up.

Looking at the girl curled up in his arms like a kitten, he smiled knowingly and gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes.

It must be said that Liu Rusi truly lives up to her reputation as a woman with innate charm; her voice is indeed very pleasant, clear and melodious, and one can listen to it for more than an hour without getting tired of it.

Although she didn't possess the alluring charm of Xinghong that captivated him, she still offered him a different kind of allure that he found equally irresistible.

She leaned forward slightly, and upon sensing the movement, Liu Rusi frowned and let out a loud groan, but she was too exhausted to wake up.

He stroked her smooth back, then went around to feel the softness of his fingertips, and lit a cigarette.

He exhaled a smoke ring, recalling everything that had happened last night. To be honest, he hadn't expected things to develop so rapidly between them.

The key point is that all of this was initiated by Liu Rusi.

And just like that, without him even realizing it, he had another woman.

Moreover, she is the daughter of Shen Shichang, the commander-in-chief of the anti-suppression headquarters, and the future Lady Liu, who will have a prominent status in Beiping!
Although he had many advantages in terms of timing and location, taking advantage of the opponent's weakest moment with a strong stance, it is undeniable that part of the reason was that he was too handsome, which made Liu Rusi lust after him!

"So, boys, you really need to take good care of yourselves when you're out and about."

Feeling secretly pleased, he looked down at Liu Rusi, who was as docile as a kitten.

This guy is a hopeless romantic. Now that they've gotten into this entanglement and made a deep impression on each other, he's confident that Liu Rusi will definitely fall for him.

Does that mean Liu Rusi will become his devoted, love-struck lapdog?
With Liu Rusi around, even without the help of Xu Jingge and Wu Jingzhong, I can still walk sideways in Beiping after the Japanese devils leave and before liberation!

Hmph, just thinking about it makes me happy.
(End of this chapter)