The Happy Farmer Wanderer-Chapter 647 Fireside Chat_1

After another check to ensure the scent of the elixir wouldn’t seep out, Li Qing finally went toward Han Mei’s house with a peaceful mind.

Almost the moment his front foot left, a chubby orange cat sprang down from the treetops, heading straight for the well.

With one swipe of its paw, the huge stone that Li Qing had placed on top was cracked into pieces by the orange cat.

It then ripped open the well cover and slipped down the well along the rope.

But it had hardly descended two meters before it came back up, furious, and began to snarl and bare its teeth at the well.

The rope Li Qing had used was too thin and slippery for its paws to get a grip.

The obviously angry orange cat, seeing that it couldn’t descend, attacked the steel wire rope tied to the well, biting it wildly with both paws and mouth.

Despite sparks flying everywhere, the steel wire rope was undamaged. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

After a long while of busy effort, the orange cat with its deep yellow eyes glinting with vengeful humanity, chased in the direction where Li Qing had disappeared.

There was bright light in Han Mei’s courtyard.

Long gone was its former solitude and desolation; it could now be said to be the liveliest yard in the village, bustling all day with people coming and going.

When Li Qing entered, several women were sitting around a stove boiling tea, with beer placed on the side.

"This cozy, huh?" Li Qing said with a smile.

"You’ve all had your fill, but we’ve been busy the whole night; we should have some treats too, right?" Tian Yue’e said with a smile.

"Definitely, definitely," Li Qing laughed and sat down beside them. "Come, let me grill some meat for you."

"Where did you wholesale these army coats from? How comes everyone has one?"

Han Mei smiled and said, "We bought them on purpose, the weather is getting colder, and army coats are convenient for our work."

"It’s just a bit of a shame; it hides all your beauty and figures," Li Qing said sadly.

Winter was approaching, no more little skirts, no more long white legs to see.

Looking at the people around him, in summer, each one shone in their own way, charming and lively.

But now, look at them, each with an army coat, wrapped up like a ball, hiding everything.

"We’re not those city women who’d sacrifice warmth for style," Tian Yue’e said with a sly, light laugh. "Warmth comes first, and these army coats are really practical. I remember there was one made of real wool, that thing was truly warm, even if you were naked under it, you could still stroll outside without a care."

"I have one, if you want to wear it naked, I’ll give it to you!" Li Qing said laughing.

That army coat could almost be considered an antique in their house.

But it truly was warm.

As long as you didn’t mind it being old-fashioned, wearing it through the winter would definitely not be a problem.

Tian Yue’e giggled, "Qingzi, you’re quite the schemer, the intent behind your words is clear to us all."

Li Qing flipped the beef on the grill, brushed on some seasoned oil, and said with a laugh, "It comes from the heart but stops at the body, it’s the respect I owe you all. To have thoughts about you is normal; it would definitely be a problem if I didn’t."

"Just say you have a thing for us, no need to mess with the classics," Tian Yue’e said, her eyes soft and mouth curved in a smile, as she started to laugh.

"Here, the beef is ready," Li Qing handed over the cooked beef.

These women knew how to enjoy themselves, gathering around the stove to boil tea in such an orderly fashion.

Just then, Li Qing’s attention was caught by Wu Xingxing’s legs.

Black stockings?!

When she stood up to get some meat, her straight legs in black silk were unmistakably revealed.

This stark contrast suddenly put a gleam in Li Qing’s eye.

"Xingxing, open up your coat and let me see," Li Qing said.

Wu Xingxing wrapped the military coat tightly around herself, "Why? It’s cold!"

"Your military coat paired with black tights is both earthy and fashionable. It made me a bit curious," Li Qing said with a smile.

The contrast was simply too striking, it tickled Li Qing’s curiosity immediately.

She was really curious about what Wu Xingxing was wearing underneath.

"It’s a dress inside, just normal attire. What else could I wear?" Wu Xingxing’s face turned slightly red.

"Let me see!" Li Qing said.

"We can take a look inside the house later, it’s pretty cold outside at night," Wu Xingxing said, "I don’t get what’s so curious, Auntie is wearing pajamas inside."

Only then did Li Qing notice that both Han Mei and Yu Lan had bare legs, and Tian Yue’e was also wearing stockings.

Qin Wenjun, however, was slightly more conservative, wearing jeans.

Li Qing couldn’t help but laugh, "Now I’m really confused if you guys are cold or not!"

"Say you’re not cold, all wrapped up in military coats, but say you’re cold, it’s either bare legs or stockings, and out of five people, only one is wearing pants."

"We’re sitting next to the fire, what’s there to be cold about? You’re making a big deal out of nothing," Tian Yue’e said, and then slyly smiled, "Qingzi, why don’t you guess what your sister-in-law is wearing inside? There’s a prize if you guess right."

Li Qing’s eyebrows raised slightly, "First, tell me what’s the prize?"

"How about a reward of both ice and fire? Later, I’ll give you something cold, and then have Auntie Yu Lan give you something hot, nice and warm," Tian Yue’e said, snickering mischievously, her eyes full of playfulness.

Hearing this, Li Qing’s eyes lit up at once.

Once Tian Yue’e said that, what Auntie was wearing under the military coat was definitely not just some simple pajamas.

It was definitely something special.

"Auntie isn’t wearing the emperor’s new clothes, is she?" Li Qing asked with a grin.

Han Mei’s cheeks turned a quiet red, and she shook her head discreetly.

"Emperor’s new clothes? What’s that?" Yu Lan asked, puzzled.

Qin Wenjun, while holding back a giggle, explained, "It means wearing nothing."

"Then that means I am..." Yu Lan instinctively began, but suddenly stopped midway.

Hmm?

Li Qing quickly turned his head, his eyes suddenly shining like a thousand-watt bulb.

These ladies had plans today.

The implication of Yu Lan’s words was clear; she wasn’t wearing anything.

Tian Yue’e gave Yu Lan a secretive glance and urged, "Qingzi, I’ll give you a hint, you only have three chances, oh, and if you guess wrong, there’s a punishment, and you’ve already used up one chance."

"What happens if I guess wrong?" Li Qing asked curiously.

Tian Yue’e’s sly smile was tinged with a hint of lewdness, "If you guess wrong, you’ll be punished by eating grapes."

"Eating grapes?" Li Qing was a bit confused by Tian Yue’e’s meaning.

"Like Ximen Qing eating grapes, you understand, right?" Tian Yue’e said with a laugh, "Anyway, Auntie Yu Lan already let the cat out of the bag, so let’s punish you by having you eat Auntie Yu Lan’s grapes."

Li Qing actually knew about eating grapes like Ximen Qing.

After all, during his high school days when regulations weren’t strict, those kinds of books were at their peak of prevalence. Works like "The Plum in the Golden Vase," "The Secret History of Wu Zetian," "The Story of Bai Jie," etc., could all be found. The vendors boldly displayed them for sale right in front of the school gates.

For five yuan a book, the whole dormitory would get excited, and then they’d discuss how to embark on their first risqué encounter.