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After a flurry of activity, the doctor on duty gave Xu Hongqi a tetanus shot and re-bandaged his right hand, but it was not easy to apply for a rabies vaccine.

Hua County, where Xu Nian is located, is relatively wealthy, so these special medicines are available, but not in large quantities, and using them requires many procedures.

Xu Nian was waiting anxiously. Seeing his daughter like this and then looking at Xu Hongqi lying on the hospital bed receiving an IV drip, Xu's father got up and walked outside.

He came back about half an hour later, and soon someone gave Xu Hongqi a rabies vaccine.

Xu Nian was quite surprised to see this, but his father seemed to be overwhelmed. He said to his children, "I called your aunt, and she asked the hospital staff here to help."

The legendary aunt "appeared" in Xu Nian's life again in a different image. Xu Nian was filled with admiration, gratitude and curiosity.

At this time, Brother Xu San said: "It has to be my aunt. This is the one in our family." Then he gave a thumbs up.

Only then did Xu Nian realize that her aunt was studying Western medicine, and was one of the earliest to learn it. She thought that this aunt was really popular wherever she went, and couldn't help but want to meet her in person.

Now that the danger was over and he had his family by his side, Xu Nian felt much more relaxed. He was also in the mood to ask his father, "Dad, when will my aunt come back to visit?"

Xu's father hadn't seen his sister in two years either. He said uncertainly, "Maybe next year. Your aunt called your grandmother and said your uncle just got a promotion this year, and they have a lot of things to do at home, like hosting a New Year party, so they can't be busy."

Xu Nian was puzzled: "Promotion? To what?"

When talking about this, Xu's father looked proud and said, "He was promoted to regiment leader. He was deputy regiment leader before, and was promoted to regiment leader this year."

Third Brother Xu, who was also listening with great interest, said, "Dad, why didn't I tell you that my uncle has been promoted to colonel? This is a good thing!" As he said this, he sighed that my aunt's family are really capable people.

Only then did Xu Nian realize that he was a soldier, and a soldier with a military rank. His entire family was highly educated and highly skilled. This was definitely a powerful combination.

As they talked, they became more and more sleepy. After all, at this time of the day in the countryside, everyone was asleep. Only with the patients coming in and out of the hospital did it seem not so late, as if it was still an activity time.

Third Brother Xu was young. Seeing that Father Xu and Little Sister were so sleepy that their eyelids were drooping, he said, "Why don't you two sleep on the bed next to them? I'll watch over them."

Father Xu waved his hand and said, "You guys go to sleep, I'm not sleepy yet."

After hearing this, Xu Nian began to feel a little guilty again. If she hadn't failed to do her job well, everyone would probably be sleeping soundly in bed now. Why would they be here pushing back even the chance to sleep?

Finally, Xu's father decided that he and his son would each be on duty for half the night, and Xu Fengcheng would go to bed first.

Xu Qinghua went to the backyard of the hospital to check out the donkey cart, and gave the inspection fee to the security guard. When he came back, he took two stools off the cart.

Xu Nian did not lie on the hospital bed, but chose to sit on a stool and lie on the side of Xu Hongqi's bed. Xu's father did not say much. He loved his daughter, but some experiences can also help children grow.

Xu Nian was really sleepy, and even though his posture was uncomfortable, he fell asleep after a while.

She looked like she was sleeping soundly, but Xu Nian's sleep was bizarre. One moment she heard the warning from the messenger of time and space, the next moment she felt the warmth of her family, and finally there was a replay of the scene of Xu Hongqi beating the dog, which was cruel and cold. Xu Nian was afraid but could not escape, and finally Xu Hongqi's pair of sharp, red eyes looked at her.

Xu Nian wanted to shout but found that no sound could come out. She woke up suddenly and saw that someone was really staring at her. It was Xu Hongqi who woke up.

When Xu Nian woke up, he did not feel the shock he had in his dream. He straightened his upper body and slowly relaxed his body and emotions. It was too dark at night, with only a faint light coming from the corridor at the door. Two pairs of eyes met, and everything around was quiet. A sense of fate arose spontaneously.

The night provides an environment that breeds evil. Xu Hongqi feels that this situation is very strange and subtle. Strictly speaking, Xu Nian is not to blame for what happened today.

Instead, it allowed him to vent his anger and made him realize that he was no longer the weak and incompetent self he was eight years ago. If he wanted, he was not afraid of anyone now.

Xu Nian felt the atmosphere was a bit awkward, so he asked in a low voice, "Are you still feeling bad?"

Xu Hongqi was now feeling relaxed physically and mentally. Seeing Xu Nianwen, he replied nonchalantly, "Not bad."

After answering, he didn't remain silent but asked calmly: "Why are you back again? Didn't I tell you... to get out?"

Seeing him still saying such things, Xu Nian felt guilty but still a little angry. She pouted unconsciously and said, "Can you please speak properly? Why are you always rolling around on girls?"

Xu Hongqi heard the unhappiness in her voice, which made it seem more real. He didn't like living in a falsehood, just like Xu Lingchun and Liu Jun's family at the beginning.

Xu Nian saw that Xu Hongqi didn't say anything and stopped talking. Who wouldn't be angry?

Besides, she was still very sleepy. She tried to hold on for a while but couldn't outlast Xu Hongqi, so she said reluctantly, "Let me sleep a little longer!" After that, without waiting for Xu Hongqi to say anything more to provoke her, she continued to lie on the place where she had just slept and closed her eyes to pretend to be asleep.

Xu Hongqi looked at it and chuckled, then slowly closed his eyes, not trying to reject this kindness that seemed to be floating in the wind.

Xu Nian slept soundly in the second half of the night. When she woke up, she saw three men already cleaning up. Xu Fengcheng was about to wake up the little girl, but when he saw that she had woken up on her own, he said, "Niannian, quickly tidy up. The doctor just said that you just need to be careful to avoid inflammation. We are ready to go home."

Xu Nian quickly got up after hearing this, but she felt sore all over from sleeping in a sitting position all night, and she felt a little dizzy when she stood up suddenly. Then she felt someone holding her. She closed her eyes for a while, and when she looked up again, she saw Xu Hongqi's back. The words of thanks came to her lips but she couldn't say them out loud.

On the way, Xu Nian felt strange seeing Xu Hongqi answering every question from Xu's father. She didn't know what strange events had happened so early in the morning, so she wanted to ask about Xu Third Brother who was being attentive to Xu Hongqi on the other side, but he was too busy to deal with her.

"Hongqi, I suggest you stay at your uncle's house for a while. I don't think your current place is safe."

"Uncle, thank you, but it's not appropriate for me to live in your house. I'd better go back. I'm already in this state, what can happen if it gets worse?" His voice gradually became lower as he spoke.

Father Xu, who was driving the car, turned his head and looked at Xu Hongqi. "Don't be too pessimistic, son. We went through so many hardships to establish the new China, but there is nothing we ordinary people cannot overcome. I don't mean any harm. I just want you to take good care of your health in our home. When you are well, you can leave if you want. I won't stop you."

Listening to the conversation between Xu's father and Xu Hongqi, Xu Fengcheng saw the opportunity to interrupt and said, "Yes, Hongqi, live with us. We have enough space. I'm two years older than you, so we can still hang out together. I can also introduce some friends to you. It's better not to go to that shabby village of yours."

Xu Hongqi didn't say anything, but looked at Xu Nian, which made Xu Nian confused. She was a little nervous and didn't dare to think of anything. But Brother Xu San next to her kept winking at Xu Nian, saying that if she answered slowly, her eyes would probably cramp.

Seeing this, she could only say to Xu Hongqi dryly, "Brother Hongqi, you can live in our house."

Xu Fengcheng felt that his sister was usually very smart, but why did she fail at the critical moment? It seemed like he was disappointed in her.

Now we are halfway there and still haven't convinced him. What will happen to his job?

But Xu's father really felt sorry for the child and was unwilling to let Xu Hongqi go back to live alone no matter what. So he planned to live there himself for a while, at least to let the child recover before doing anything else.

Not only was Xu Hongqi surprised to hear this, but Xu Nian was also stunned. She didn't want her father to go anywhere else, and this was her fault, so she was very excited when persuading Xu Hongqi.

"Brother Hongqi, your leg and right hand are injured now. It's inconvenient for you to cook. Please stay at my house."

However, after saying that, Xu Hongqi replied, "No big deal, I can use a stick."

Seeing this, Xu Nian added, "But what if you're alone and someone continues to bully you? Even if you fight hard, you won't have the upper hand."

When she mentioned it, Xu Hongqi replied, "Then I'll go find the captain. Seeing the commotion yesterday, the captain also found it troublesome."

"But what if the captain is not here? Just like yesterday, no one will care at all." Xu Nian was very angry when he talked about this. Isn't it said that farmers are simple? It seems that is not always the case.

I couldn't help but look at Xu Hongqi and said angrily: "The people in your village are very bad."

Xu Hongqi found her expression a little funny but then his face darkened. "That's not my village."

Before Xu Nian could say anything, Xu Fengcheng immediately followed up, "So it doesn't matter where you live, just live at my house!"

Father Xu also wanted his children to persuade Xu Hongqi, so he listened attentively without interrupting. Now, when his son finished speaking, he nodded in agreement and turned back to look at Xu Hongqi.

Xu Hongqi neither refused nor agreed, but just lowered his head, not knowing what he was thinking. However, the three people from the Xu family thought he was thinking and did not disturb him. But he still didn't say a word when they were halfway through the journey.

Finally, it was Xu's father who said, "I'll go home, pack up, and live with Hongqi for a while. That's it."

After saying this, Xu Fengcheng became dejected. Xu Nian really wanted to kick Xu Hongqi, but he couldn't say anything to Xu's father.

During the silence, Xu Nian calmed down and thought, if she were in Xu Hongqi's shoes, would she agree to help from someone she had heard of?

Father Xu helped the Xu family, but that was just what the Xu family said; he actually didn't know. He also had no memory of the Xu family, so it would have been difficult for someone with such a strong sense of self-esteem to accept help for no reason and even live in someone else's home.

That is to say, his aunt and uncle's family occupied his family's things, so he took it for granted that he had the right to live there, even if it was a dilapidated house, but that was his insistence.

Xu Nian thought about making one last effort, and this time looked at Xu Hongqi with a sincere look, "Brother Hongqi, it's not for nothing that I let you live in my house, but I think you have to help me."

Xu Hongqi raised his eyebrows and looked at Xu Nian.

Xu Nian was embarrassed after saying that, "You know I'm going to junior high school soon, but... my grades are just average, so I wanted you to give me some extra lessons."

After saying that, she covered her face with some embarrassment, and Xu Fengcheng quickly agreed after hearing this, "Yes, my little sister is very bad at studying, and she needs you to make up for it. It just so happens that you are staying at my house during this period, which is really convenient."

The corners of Xu's father's mouth twitched when he heard this, and if Xu Nian's eyes could kill, his brother would have been torn into pieces.

Because of Xu Nian's words, Xu Hongqi was no longer silent, but slowly said to Xu's father: "Uncle, I will teach Xu Nian well. I guess I will disturb your family for a while." After saying that, he glanced at Xu Nian.

As soon as he finished speaking, Father Xu smiled and said several times, "Okay, okay, okay."