After brushing her teeth, she scrubbed her face thoroughly, making absolutely sure that 444 would not mention the "black grime" on her face again.
After returning to her room, she found an old wooden comb in the bedside cabinet and combed her hair smooth. She braided it into a long plait before walking out of the room again.
"Second Brother."
After Su Yihe finished chopping the firewood, he continued with yesterday's work. Sitting beneath the eaves of the eastern room, he began weaving a winnowing basket.
Su Qiao walked over and was just about to speak when Ernie happened to come out of the room carrying an empty wooden basin.
When she saw Su Qiao, her eyes widened, and she hurriedly stepped between them.
"What are you doing here? Are you looking for food again?"
"I'm telling you, we don't have any food at all. If you want something to eat, go ask Grandma. She might even kill a chicken for you!"
Su Yihe hurried forward and pulled his sister back. "What did I tell you yesterday? You can't be rude to Danie."
Ernie looked a little aggrieved. "Brother, I'm only afraid you'll go soft again. When has anything good ever happened when she came over?"
"She either steals food or takes bamboo baskets to the peddler to exchange for candy. Anything good in our room, she'll take as soon as she sees it."
"Stop arguing. My head hurts."
Su Qiao listened with a dark expression.
She had only come to ask her brother to make her a toothbrush. Was there really any need to treat her like such a dangerous enemy?
When he heard that, Su Yihe grew anxious. "Sister, stop talking. Danie is still injured. Don't disturb her."
As he spoke, he urged Su Qiao anxiously, "Danie, go