Cannon Fodder in an Era Drama — I Survive with Acting-Chapter 46: Fei Jin, You Bad Guy

Song Qingya slowly closed the courtyard gate.

With a soft CREAK from the old wooden gate,

she finally shut out the day’s hustle and all the clamor of the outside world.

She took a deep breath, and the tension she’d held all day began to melt away.

She lay down gently on her bed, closed her eyes, and entered the mystical space that belonged only to her.

Her eyes opened to a familiar, tranquil scene.

The spring was still veiled in a faint, ethereal mist.

And the black soil had yielded its first harvest.

The vegetables she had planted were now ripe—vibrant green, fresh, and incredibly tempting.

With a flicker of thought, Song Qingya extended her finger and tapped lightly in the air.

As if by magic, the crops scattered across the field immediately arranged themselves into neat rows, eventually forming a small mound.

Then, with another thought, the vegetables obediently moved themselves into the storehouse.

Gazing at such a bountiful harvest, a satisfied smile spread across Song Qingya’s face.

This was more than enough for her and Fei Jin to eat for a long time. In fact, there was plenty left over to give away as friendly gifts to everyone.

Song Qingya looked up at the calendar hanging on the wall.

「Time flew by.」

In the blink of an eye, the pivotal moment for the resumption of the college entrance exams next year was approaching.

In another year or so, private businesses would be legalized.

Many people with foresight would seize this rare opportunity.

They would make their fortunes overnight.

At this thought, Song Qingya couldn’t help but feel a surge of excitement.

’These next two years are crucial for me.’

’I can use the abundant resources in my space to accumulate my first fortune and build a solid foundation for the future.’

Just then, the courtyard gate made another soft sound.

Someone had pushed it open from the outside.

The person who came in was Fei Jin.

Seeing his familiar figure at the door, Song Qingya suddenly remembered something important and couldn’t help but pat her head.

"Oh no! I was so busy teaching everyone how to cook that I completely forgot to come get you!"

Fei Jin smiled faintly.

He casually hung his coat on the hook behind the door and comforted her, "You were working hard for everyone’s sake. You don’t need to come get me in the future."

Hearing this, Song Qingya shook her head.

"How could I do that? I promised I’d come get you every day. I can’t go back on my word!"

Song Qingya felt a little regretful about missing the chance to walk with Fei Jin in the sunset today.

But she quickly came up with an idea, deciding to give him a little romance as compensation.

’Stargazing together in the courtyard would be a nice alternative,’ she thought.

「The moon gradually drifted west.」

The chirping of cicadas rose and fell all around them.

Song Qingya had Fei Jin bring down the old, dusty rattan chairs from the attic and wipe them clean with a damp cloth.

Then, she had him place them in the most prominent spot in the courtyard.

"I put a watermelon in the well to cool, Ajin. Go cut it in half, I want to eat some."

"Alright."

Fei Jin agreed readily.

"Remember, just cut it in half, don’t slice it up! And bring me a spoon. I can eat half a watermelon all by myself."

Song Qingya instructed.

"Okay."

Fei Jin nodded.

"Oh, right, there are some date pastries I made in the kitchen. Bring those out for dessert, too!"

Song Qingya added.

"Okay."

Fei Jin’s replies were still simple, but they sounded exceptionally gentle.

"It’s really hot, so don’t forget to bring the cattail fans so we can cool ourselves down. That way it won’t be so stuffy tonight."

Song Qingya reminded him.

...

Song Qingya lay back in the old rattan chair.

Her whole body relaxed and stretched out.

Meanwhile, Fei Jin bustled back and forth between the courtyard and the kitchen.

Eventually, even Song Qingya started to feel a little bad about it.

But Fei Jin remained good-tempered, doing everything she asked.

Finally, Fei Jin handed her half of the watermelon, the condensation on its rind carefully wiped clean. At the same time, he draped a thin jacket over her shoulders and said, "Be careful not to catch a cold."

Song Qingya felt the warmth from the jacket, and a warm feeling spread through her heart.

Then, she scooped out a bite from the center of the watermelon.

It was both sweet and crisp, a sweetness that seemed to reach right into her heart.

Song Qingya closed her eyes in blissful comfort.

When she opened them, she found Fei Jin looking at her intently.

"Huh? Is there something on my face?"

Song Qingya asked in confusion, gently touching her cheek.

"Yes."

Fei Jin replied.

"What is it?"

Song Qingya furrowed her brow, her eyes filled with puzzlement.

However, before she could think any further,

Fei Jin suddenly reached out and grabbed her wrist firmly.

In that instant, she felt a force pull her into his embrace.

"Hey, Fei Jin, you... you rascal..."

Song Qingya’s words turned into a playful protest on her lips.

Before she could finish, she was cut off by a series of his kisses.

His lips landed on her face, catching her completely off guard.

Fei Jin could even taste the lingering sweetness of watermelon at the corner of Song Qingya’s mouth.

Under the canopy of endless stars, the long rattan chair in the courtyard creaked all night long.

It wasn’t until the sky began to show the pale white of dawn that everything gradually quieted down.

The next day, when the first ray of dawn shone into the room, Song Qingya awoke, her back and waist aching.

She groggily turned her head, and seeing the handsome face beside her, she couldn’t help but feel a little apprehensive.

She was reminded of an old saying: "There’s no such thing as a worn-out field, only a worn-out ox."

’How come it’s the other way around for us?’

Fei Jin’s physical stamina was simply unbelievable.

Even with the extra stamina boost she got from the system, she still couldn’t match him.

At that moment, she was seriously considering whether to spend three hundred points to experience being in the state of a Female General for a day.

’That way, at least I could experience what it feels like to have abundant, unflagging energy.’

While her thoughts were drifting, Fei Jin, who was beside her, had already gotten dressed and washed up.

Seeing him like this, Song Qingya couldn’t help but ask, "Why don’t you sleep in a little longer?"

After all, it was Saturday.

According to his usual schedule, Fei Jin shouldn’t have to report for duty.

Fei Jin carefully fastened the last button on his shirt. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

Then he turned around and gently drew the curtains for her.

"I have some things to take care of today."

"You can keep sleeping in."

Hearing this, curiosity drove Song Qingya to ask, "What’s so important?"

She remembered clearly that today was indeed a rare day off.

"Did you forget what we talked about before? About building the toilet and bathroom."

Fei Jin explained.

"Since I don’t have to work today, I found a few people to come over and help."

His words immediately reminded Song Qingya.

She had actually forgotten all about it!