Chen Hui walked in from outside, looked at Xu Keke, and frowned at Ding Tou, saying, "Why do you insist on having such a little thing serve you? What does she know?"
"Hey, I was just worried about delaying the work. Besides, I'm fine, it's just a burn, and this girl is the same. Just tell her to do things."
Ding Tou flattered Chen Hui, then snapped at Xu Keke, "What are you still doing? I need to take my medicine, hurry up and get me a glass of water."
This was exactly what Xu Keke wanted. She obediently picked up the large ceramic teapot from the table and went out as he had instructed.
The hot water dispenser was outside, near the canteen, and was for the foremen. Xu Keke deliberately took a detour, walking past the dormitory. It was already afternoon, and all the female workers were busy in the workshop; there was no one in the courtyard.
In the corner of the dormitory near the courtyard wall, there was a pile of withered grass and shrubs. Xu Keke noticed it on her first day; they were withered morning glory leaves, dried out by the sun.
Xu Keke strolled over to the side, originally just to give it a try, but unexpectedly, she actually found the morning glory inside.
Morning glory seeds. Xu Keke learned this from the memories of the hosts in her previous world. Xu Keke glanced around warily, and after confirming that no one was around, she picked up a nearby stone and crushed the morning glory seeds.
Then sprinkle the powder into the teapot. The effect will be even better after steeping in hot water.
Xu Keke carefully carried the teapot back, but Chen Hui was no longer there. Ding Tou looked at her with ill intent.
Xu Keke poured him a glass from the table, and Ding Tou took the opportunity to touch her hand while receiving the glass. If he wasn't worried about spilling the water and burning himself, he would have done even more.
The sticky look in her eyes and the lingering sensation on her hands made Xu Keke feel even more disgusted than when the soup clung to her skin that day.
But this glass of water couldn't be spilled, not a single drop. Xu Keke suppressed her discomfort and waited until he held the glass steadily before pulling her hand back. She then rubbed it vigorously with her clothes behind her back. Each rub felt like it was tearing her skin apart, only then could she somewhat alleviate her discomfort.
The water had cooled down by the time they got there, so Ding Tou took some medicine from the side and drank it with the water.
After taking the medicine and feeling better, he tried to tempt Xu Keke again.
"Didn't you eat enough for lunch? Come here, come here, there's something good to eat."
Xu Keke didn't look at him, still standing against the wall with her head down. After trying to coax her for a long time, seeing that Xu Keke didn't move, Ding Tou finally lost his patience and angrily yelled at Xu Keke.
"You won't listen to me. Wait until I get better, and I'll break your legs."
Xu Keke believed this. This pervert had beaten the original owner of her body almost every day in her past life. He beat her in all sorts of ways. He loved seeing her terrified and frightened. He took pleasure in tormenting her.
But Xu Keke isn't afraid of him now, because although he can walk and move, he won't get up unless there's a special need. After all, his injuries still hurt when he moves.
Xu Keke seemed deaf, standing still and waiting no matter how he shouted or what he said.
Getting up and facing Ding Tou is already quite strenuous, let alone chasing or hitting him. Ding Tou can't do anything strenuous right now. He can only watch Xu Keke gather her strength. If looks could beat someone up, his looks would have already killed Xu Keke half to death.
Just as Xu Keke had estimated, Ding Tou suddenly felt as if his intestines were about to twist together. His pupils dilated, and ignoring the pain, he jumped off the bed.
Despite the pain, I rushed to the toilet next door.
After seeing the person enter the restroom, Xu Keke pulled the wire she had picked up outside from her back and waist and threw it on the ground to the side.
Ding Tou stayed inside for a long time without coming out. When he finally emerged, he was completely exhausted and reeked of feces.
Xu Keke kindly fed him some more water. There wasn't much water left in the pot, so Xu Keke took the teapot out to refill it, and took the opportunity to eat the medicine she had just received.
She had originally planned that if Ding asked why the medicine was missing, she would say that he had spilled water when he got up, which had soaked the pills, so she had thrown them away.
But Ding Tou couldn't distinguish between the churning of his intestines and the burns that were hurting him more. The diarrhea had left him weak, and he couldn't even remember to take his medicine, let alone that he was missing it.
Ding Tou didn't think about going to the hospital or calling a doctor. He knew very well that if he caused any more trouble, they would tell the boss and he would be sent home.
Xu Keke stood there, bewildered, pretending she knew nothing about needing to take medicine. A few days later, Ding Tou's burns became infected, emitting a foul, purulent odor.
He smelled terrible, and Chen Hui and the others came to see him once, but never came back. Ding Tou was the younger brother of the boss's fifth concubine. Since the boss married his seventh concubine, their relationship with Ding Tou was just a formality; as long as he didn't get involved in anything, they wouldn't bother with him.
Ever since Ding Tou started having stomach aches every few days, Xu Keke has been quite relaxed here. Because of the discomfort, Ding Tou barely eats and survives on just water.
In her past life, the original owner worked during the day and was dragged here at night. She would only get a day off if she was beaten too badly to get up. In this life, Xu Keke stays here day and night to take care of Ding Tou.
Others might think Xu Keke is living a good life, but only Xu Keke knows how miserable she is. She constantly tries to control her violent emotions.
Her injuries had healed, and her low-grade fever had subsided. However, she was mentally ill. She was inherently a cold person, and having witnessed the original owner's helplessness, she became irritable and uncontrollable. Beneath her calm exterior lay a restless, murderous intent. Xu Keke knew this was wrong; once she started, she wouldn't be able to stop.
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