Bab 318: What a Good Woman

This afternoon, Li Hua had to stay at home to help with the farming, so she had to put her research on the spicy soup recipe on hold for the day. She informed Gu Zi that she wouldn't be coming over in the afternoon.

Gu Zi thought this was just as well, as it would give her the opportunity to clean the house in the afternoon.

Just as she opened the main gate of her courtyard, Shi Tou, the boy next door, suddenly appeared out of nowhere. He jumped in front of Gu Zi, pinching his chubby cheeks and making a scary face, exclaiming, "Ah, a ghost is here!"

Gu Zi looked at his plump face, suppressing the urge to pinch it. Pretending to be scared, she patted her chest and said, "Oh my, how terrifying! Is that you, Little Shi Tou? You've nearly scared me to death!"

Shi Tou quickly hugged Gu Zi's thigh and said, "Don't be scared, Fairy Sister. Shi Tou will protect you."

Amused by his antics, Gu Zi invited him in for some candy.