Chapter 71 Spicy and Swollen

Qi Yue looked at the bowl of black medicine that exuded an unpleasant bitter taste and frowned.

Changing the subject, he said, "Ah Yun should be back soon. Go wash your clothes. I'll drink this medicine after it cools down a bit."

Ti'aluo touched the edge of the bowl with her finger and reminded him, "It's already warm. It will become more bitter if it cools down."

Qi Yue: "I like to drink cold drinks. The weather is getting hotter and hotter. Cold drinks can quench your thirst."

"Do you want me to force you to drink it or do you want to drink it yourself?" Ti A Lao saw through her thoughts at once and threatened her while holding the medicine bowl.

Qi Yue frowned and complained, "Can't you be a little gentler? You keep threatening to force me to drink the medicine, and I told you I'll drink it myself later."

Ti A Luo didn't believe her at all. He picked up the medicine and poured it into his mouth again.

When Qi Yue saw that he was trying to repeat what he did in the morning, he was so scared that he turned around and wanted to crawl onto the kang.

But the earthen kang is so small, where can you hide?

She was immediately pressed down on the kang by Ti'alao and forced to take some medicine, which made her face wrinkled with bitterness.

After he let go, Qi Yue didn't have time to heave before her mouth was blocked again, this time with a sweet cake.

It’s just…just feed me the cake, why do you have to feed me with your mouth?

Ti A Luo didn't know what was wrong with her. After feeding her the medicine, she saw that she had a bitter face, so she wanted to feed her some sweet cake.

But for some unknown reason he took the cake and stuffed it into his mouth, and then kissed her again with the cake.

At the beginning he could explain that he was feeding her medicine, but later on it really didn't make sense.

Gradually, Ti A Luo couldn't think of much anymore.

Because it’s really sweet and soft…

Even after the sweet cake was completely consumed by both of them, Ti A Luo was still reluctant to let her go.

He felt the heat in his body gradually flowing down because of this kiss, and the more he kissed, the more passionate he became.

Qi Yue's nose was filled with his scent, full of hormones mixed with a slight smell of sweat, but it was not unpleasant at all.

Ti'aluo knew that what he did was wrong, as she was the one his brother liked, but he really couldn't control the urge to get close to her.

Moreover, he found that Qi Yue didn't mind him kissing her at all. Maybe... she actually liked him a little.

Thinking of this, Tia Luo's heart beat faster.

Suddenly, there was a "bang" sound outside the door, which woke Ti'aluo up immediately. After he regained his senses, he hurriedly let go of the person.

Qi Yue leaned on the kang, her lips were as red as if they were dripping with blood, her chest heaving, and she looked at him panting.

Ti A Luo didn't dare to look at her directly. With a red face, he said "I'm sorry" in panic and left the inner room.

Fortunately, it was just the pile of firewood outside the door that fell down. Ti'alao felt guilty and went to stack the firewood more steadily.

After a while, Tiayaun came back after taking a bath.

Seeing him stacking firewood, he asked, "Brother, has Ah Man finished drinking the medicine?"

Tiaro didn't dare to look up at him. He lowered his head and said "hmm" in a depressed tone.

Ti Ayun didn't pay too much attention to his reaction, but just urged: "Brother, go and take a shower quickly, otherwise it will be inconvenient when it gets dark later."

Ti A Luo still kept his head down, responded sullenly, went back into the house to get his clothes and left the yard.

Tiayun just thought that hunting today was too tiring and didn't think much about it.

Then he went to the kitchen to boil some water, lit the oil lamp in the inner room, and brought the warm hot water in to Qi Yue.

He blushed and said, "Ah Man, you are still injured. Take a towel and wipe it with hot water before going to sleep. I will go to guard the door for you. Call me if you need anything."

Qi Yue took the towel and said, "Thank you, A Yun."

Tiayun grinned, left the room and closed the door for her.

While guarding the door, Tiayun kept thinking about whether she should find a way to do something to supplement the family income. After all, there was one more person to feed and her brother was under a lot of pressure.

After Qi Yue finished scrubbing, Ti Ayun helped her take the water out and pour it out. Then she went back to the inner room and told Qi Yue about her troubles.

But fearing that she might misunderstand, he continued, "Ah Man, the main reason is that the Autumn Examination is coming soon, and I have to take the exam then. My family is so strapped for cash, and I also want to help. I don't want my brother to suffer so much..."

Qi Yue nodded in understanding, thought for a moment and gave a suggestion: "You are such a good cook, why don't you try making food and selling it?"

Although she was happy to be praised, Tiayun knew very well that she did not have that much ability.

He touched his head and said embarrassedly: "I can only cook some ordinary dishes, which are not worthy of being served in a fancy restaurant. I am afraid that no one will be interested in them even if I cook them..."

Qi Yue said seriously: "It's not difficult actually. Just make some snacks that ordinary people can afford. This way, the cost is small and the money can be earned faster."

Seeing that Ti Ayun was somewhat excited, he continued, "I do have some food recipes, you can try them!"

As soon as these words came out, Ti Ayun immediately refused and said, "No! That must be the dowry recipe given to you by your family. How can you let me use it so easily! This... is not in accordance with etiquette."

Qi Yue waved his hands and said nonchalantly: "It's okay, I have a lot of recipes, all of which can be regarded as my board and lodging expenses. If my family can't find me for a while, I can't stay at your house for free."

After hearing this, Ti Ayun couldn't help but feel anxious, and her face turned red again: "No, it's okay, Ah Man can stay as long as he wants... It's just some worthless food and supplies, why would I need to exchange them for such a precious prescription..."

Fearing that this was too abrupt, he added, "How about this, Ah Man, let me use your recipe, and I'll share the profits with you."

Traditionally, this kind of food recipe has been a secret recipe passed down from generation to generation in each family. He can't take such a big advantage.

Seeing that he accepted the proposal, Qi Yue also smiled and nodded in agreement: "Alright, let's do this, bring paper and pen, I will dictate the formula to you."

Ti Ayun took out the rough jute paper, pen and ink, and carefully wrote down the recipe.

Only then did I notice that Qi Yue's lips seemed a little red and swollen.

He asked with concern: "Ah Man, what's wrong with your mouth?"

Qi Yue touched his swollen lips, thinking about how to answer.

Suddenly I heard some noise in the yard. It was Ti A Luo coming back from bathing.

Her eyes fell on Tialuo who had just walked to the door.

The corners of her lips curved up as she said, "The cake your brother bought just now was mixed with chili peppers, and it made me swollen from the spiciness."

Joking words floated out from the house, and Ti A Luo paused.

His face, which had calmed down after taking a cold shower, turned red again.

Tiayun was somewhat surprised. He frowned and scratched the back of his head.

Seeing Ti A Lao outside the house, he asked him loudly in confusion: "Brother, where did you buy the cake? How come it is mixed with chili? This store owner doesn't want to do business properly!"

Tiara: ...

I want to change my brother...