Lu Xiao chuckled, took her by the wrist, and walked toward the temporarily built reservoir. "Let me just wash my face, and I'll be right with you."
The reservoir had been built by the soldiers, stacked with stones. The clear water reflected the blue sky and white clouds, a beautiful sight.
Su Tang stood on the bank, watching him cup water in his hands to wash his face. Droplets trickled down his jawline and into his collar, soaking a dark patch into the fabric.
"Hasn't my cousin gotten even more built than before?"
Wang Xinxin had appeared at her side at some point, a cloth bag in her hand.
"Look at the muscles on his arms. The other day, he carried three wooden beams without even breaking a sweat."
Su Tang shot her a playful, scolding look, but her eyes couldn't help but drift to Lu Xiao's taut back and shoulders.
'He really has been exhausted these past few days. His face has even gotten a little thinner.'
"For you."
