Transmigrated as Cannon Fodder — I Rise to Female Lead Through Hard Work-Chapter 46: Sharing a Bed Again

Sponsoring research, donating to schools, helping orphans... and being a big taxpayer, putting such a talented person (a wealthy individual) simply in a school teaching would be a loss for the country.

However, Ding Ancheng’s personnel relationship has always been retained at the school, but he is not bound or restricted by this identity. Look at how the country takes care of him, ah, really enviable.

"What are you looking at me like that for?"

Ding Ancheng’s words brought Yi Roujing back to her senses. Apparently, she had been staring at him in a daze.

Yi Roujing was looking at him, but she was also lost in thought. Ding Ancheng couldn’t figure it out, so he directly asked.

"Curious," Yi Roujing replied, "I..."

Yi Roujing didn’t get a chance to continue because Ding Ancheng, who was just half a foot away, suddenly moved closer, covered her mouth with one hand, and then half-embraced her into a nearby grove. The two ended up behind a tree barely big enough to hide them.

Yi Roujing was rarely at a loss because she had to be careful with the quail eggs wrapped in her dress hem, so she followed Ding Ancheng’s movements and had to cooperate.

When things quieted down, the cool, grassy scent filled her nose, and Yi Roujing comforted herself in hindsight, relieved that Ding Ancheng hadn’t used the hand he caught birds with to cover her mouth... No, even if he hadn’t caught anything, he had tied them up, so why wasn’t there any smell?

Yi Roujing’s slight nose twitch was clearly felt by Ding Ancheng’s palm, and unlike regular breathing, she was sniffing. This realization made Ding Ancheng’s lips curl slightly. He lowered his head to look closely; Yi Roujing had deliberately made her dress hem wider, staying a bit away from the tree to not crush the quail eggs.

"Heh—" Ding Ancheng couldn’t help but chuckle softly, causing Yi Roujing to stiffen because it was so close, as if right by her ear.

"Song Zhiluo, let me take that for you."

"No need."

"Song Zhiluo, how heavy is this bucket of water? If you need water, just call me. Why tire yourself? Your hands are meant for teaching students."

"I really don’t..."

Before Song Zhiluo could finish speaking, a big hand came over to snatch the bucket she was holding. The force was so strong that some water splashed out, wetting her skirt hem, causing a barely noticeable frown from Song Zhiluo.

Yi Roujing watched Song Zhiluo and a man already at where they had been standing, somewhat puzzled about why they hid if it didn’t matter to others.

Yi Roujing slightly tilted her head, and then the breath at her ear got even closer. A deep, warm voice followed into her ear, "If we’re discovered, there’ll be less meat for us."

What? It was clearly their catch, yet if discovered, they’d have to share it. What kind of world was this? Yi Roujing pouted in dissatisfaction, only then realizing her mouth was still covered. She immediately pressed her lips together.

Ding Ancheng felt the softness disappear and lowered his hand.

"Who’s that guy?" Yi Roujing redirected her focus, asking softly.

"The team leader’s youngest son, Ding Xingye," Ding Ancheng explained.

"Brother Xingye, fetching water at the educated youth point is rotational. If others can do it, I can too," Song Zhiluo said, suppressing her emotions.

"How can they compare to you," Ding Xingye blurted out. Realizing what he said, he awkwardly scratched his head, "Song Zhiluo, I didn’t mean anything by it. I just think you shouldn’t be doing this kind of work. I’ll carry the water to the educated youth point entrance and then leave."

The two came quickly and left just as fast.

"Let’s hurry home," Yi Roujing urged once they exited the grove, ready to head straight home. Ding Ancheng followed closely; if the light was brighter, anyone would be surprised by his gentle expression.

"Wow, did you guys gather all this during a walk?" Ding Anmin exclaimed, unable to remain calm seeing Ding Ancheng and Yi Roujing returning with quail and quail eggs. "Take me along next time for such good stuff."

"I can join too," Ding Anguo echoed. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

"Don’t block your big brother," Li Hongying appeared, taking the goods and urging Ding Ancheng to wash up.

Yi Roujing searched through the bushes and washed up again, this time even washing her hair. When Ding Ancheng came inside, he saw her lying obliquely on the bed, head off the side, her hair almost ten centimeters from the ground.

At that moment, Yi Roujing lamented the lack of a hairdryer, internally sighing, wondering how long it would take for her hair to dry enough to sleep.

"Where’s the dry towel?" Ding Ancheng’s voice came as he entered. Yi Roujing heard it clearly but didn’t mind, thinking he would sensibly leave since she occupied the whole bed. Unfortunately...

"The towel is wet," Yi Roujing replied without turning her head. Then the door opened and closed again.

Yi Roujing’s eyes brightened; he left! She sat up all at once, smiling like a cat with cream.

"Creak—" The door opened again as Ding Ancheng walked inside, Yi Roujing’s smile still hadn’t disappeared, freezing in place.

Ding Ancheng raised an eyebrow, walked over, and draped a new dry towel over Yi Roujing’s head, then began rubbing it a few times with considerable strength that made Yi Roujing sway with the motion. Then the force on her head decreased.

Is this person drying my hair? Yi Roujing felt uncertain, hurriedly grabbed the towel, and began drying her own hair. "I-I can do it myself."

Upon hearing this, Ding Ancheng let go, went to open the cabinet, and failed to find the blanket he used last time.

Yi Roujing felt a little embarrassed because that blanket had been given to Mr. Qi.

When Ding Ancheng turned around with a playful expression, Yi Roujing immediately explained.

"Looks like there are no extra blankets at home," Ding Ancheng concluded.

"Otherwise, you could take An Guo’s..."

"Half of this blanket is mine tonight," Ding Ancheng pointed at the bed’s blanket, sitting down. Yi Roujing’s body slightly swayed.

"Dry your hair before sleeping," Ding Ancheng noted watching the paused Yi Roujing. After saying this, he lay down, taking the inner side of the bed and covering himself with the blanket.

Yi Roujing was half-opened mouth but didn’t speak, just sneaking a glare at Ding Ancheng, only to get caught. Yi Roujing turned around, back facing him, and vigorously rubbed her hair.

After drying her hair, Yi Roujing found a thin padded jacket for winter from the cupboard, extinguished the oil lamp. While Huaixi County had electricity, the brigade hadn’t yet, so every household used either candles or oil lamps.

Yi Roujing was too embarrassed to fight for the blanket, covered herself with the padded jacket, lay down, and soon fell asleep. She wasn’t sure if it was due to being unaffected by environments or what, but with Ding Ancheng on the bed, she fell asleep quickly, perhaps even better than usual.

In the darkness, Ding Ancheng opened his eyes and turned to look at Yi Roujing, marveling at her carefree nature. With her nearby, he found himself unable to sleep soundly after all.