This is terrible! My future prime minister keeps trying to kiss me forcibly.

Her mind raced as she walked to the stove to sweep away the ashes, pondering how to break the deadlock.

Her eyes lit up when she caught sight of the charred pile of firewood nearby, and an idea came to her.

"I'll move these damp firewood to the yard to dry."

Before he finished speaking, he stood the broom upright in front of the stove and reached out to scoop up the firewood from the corner of the wall.

"hiss--"

Before He Jing could even utter a word of protest, he heard a gasp, and the woman by the stove abruptly pulled her hand back, clearly burned.

Even though the firewood has been extinguished, the residual heat can still burn the skin.

Ye Xiaoxiao gritted her teeth, pretending to be calm, and hid her moderately burned left hand in her sleeve. She continued to use her right hand to pick up the unburnt end of the firewood. On the surface, she seemed to have learned her lesson after suffering a loss, but in reality, this was just a ruse she was putting on.

She knew He Jing was watching her; no small movement could escape his sharp eyes.

But that's exactly the effect we wanted.

To survive, it's not unreasonable to use a few tricks, right?

He Jing caught a glimpse of her burned palm, his eyes narrowed as he scrutinized the woman whose behavior was rather unusual today. Even someone as intelligent as him couldn't fathom the woman's thoughts.

Ye Xiaoxiao walked out of the kitchen with a calm expression, threw the firewood in the yard, and felt the burning pain in her hands.

As she turned around, she saw He Jing carrying out a lot of firewood. He walked to her side, his dark eyes showing no emotion, and said coldly, "Don't get in the way of the kitchen. I'll have Wuyou and the others come."

Before Ye Xiaoxiao could say anything, he had already gone back into the kitchen.

She smiled, a sly glint in her bright eyes; her feigned injury was beginning to work.

Two little children under the eaves across the street were whispering to each other. When they saw Ye Xiaoxiao looking over, they immediately pretended that nothing had happened.

"Worry-free, Ah Yang!" He Jing's deep voice came from the kitchen, and the two little ones rushed to the kitchen in a flash.

Taking advantage of this brief moment, Ye Xiaoxiao went inside to check on Mother He's condition. She calmly took her pulse and had already made up her mind.

After suffering a severe emotional shock, He's mother remained in a state of excessive grief and worry for a long time, which led to lung problems. Coupled with years of malnutrition, she now appears pale, thin, and emaciated.

It's not a big problem; with the right treatment, it should heal in less than a month.

After coming out of the house, I saw He Wuyou and his sister returning from outside the yard carrying firewood. The two of them went into the kitchen and didn't come out again.

Ye Xiaoxiao was a little bored, so she simply moved a small stool and sat in the yard, looking up at the stars.

The Milky Way shone brightly, sparkling brilliantly. The night sky was a pure, deep blue, and before she knew it, she was mesmerized.

He Jing was chopping vegetables by the kitchen window when he looked up and saw the woman sitting in the yard.

At this moment, she was dressed in a coarse cotton robe, raising her head to gaze at the distant starry sky, her eyes hazy and dreamy, revealing a large expanse of her snow-white neck, which was somewhat striking.

As if sensing that he was looking at her, she turned her eyes to him and smiled brightly, like a dazzling starry sky.

He Jing's eyes flashed, and he subtly withdrew his gaze.

He thought to himself that he should get rid of this woman as soon as possible.

Ye Xiaoxiao looked away and saw a kind-looking old woman walking into the courtyard, carrying a bowl in her hand.

She remembered this person; she was Granny Wang, He Jing's neighbor. She was a kind-hearted and charitable person. Although she herself was struggling financially, she felt sorry for He Jing's family and would often send them things.

However, the original owner of this body never liked her and never gave Aunt Wang a friendly look whenever they met.

Ye Xiaoxiao stood up and went to greet her, her eyes lighting up with a smile: "Aunt Wang, what brings you here?"

Seeing Ye Xiaoxiao's sudden enthusiasm, Aunt Wang felt a little uncomfortable and quickly walked past her into the kitchen.

Ye Xiaoxiao: ?