The hint of melancholy hidden in her eyes did not escape Qin Zheng's notice. Qin Zheng stood by the kang (a heated brick bed), looking at her with a slightly complicated expression.

He seemed to want to say something, but hesitated to speak.

Finally, he reached out and gently touched Ye Yun's head. His voice was slightly hoarse from working all morning, and he whispered to comfort her, "Don't be sad. Your parents might have something important that kept them from coming. If they have time, they will definitely come to see you."

Ye Yun smiled and said, "You're overthinking it. I have nothing to be sad about."

Qin Zheng: "..."

Can you really believe her based on that expression?

"Zhengzi, your friends from the county town have arrived! Come out quickly!"

Qin Xiang'e's joyful shouts came from outside.

Ye Yun raised an eyebrow and gave Qin Zheng a look, signaling him to go out and take a look.

As soon as Qin Zheng left, she opened the window and saw Chen Zhenxing, Bald Lin, and the others carrying things and laughing as they entered the yard.

Seeing this, Gu Jin, who had been busy with Qin Zheng since early morning, clenched a cigarette and angrily yelled at them, "You bunch of good-for-nothings, how dare you come so late! Were you slacking off at home? Hurry up and finish watching the kids and come get to work!"

Bald Lin and his gang chuckled.

Lin Jiao and Jiang Yuan were behind them.

The atmosphere between the two was a little strange. Lin Jiao walked in front, while Jiang Yuan followed a step behind her, carrying two heavy bags in his hands. He even reached out to help Lin Jiao with her things.

As a result, Lin Jiao quickly moved far away from him, carrying her things, as if she was afraid of getting involved with him.

Jiang Yuan wasn't embarrassed by the rejection. Instead, he pouted and complained to Lin Jiao for a bit, looking aggrieved like a wronged little wife.

Too far away, Ye Yun couldn't hear what Jiang Yuan was saying to Lin Jiao.

But Lin Jiao's eye-rolling reaction was so obvious and clear that Lin Jiao had a pretty good idea of ​​what was going on.

Qin Zheng quickly led them into the house.

Five or six men, of varying builds and heights, crowded the already small space as soon as they entered the room.

Since men and women are different, they didn't stay long. They congratulated Ye Yun, saw what the sleeping Xiao Chuqi looked like, praised her sincerely, and then consciously put down their things and left the room.

They were all perceptive people, and after they went out, they helped Qin Zheng prepare the banquet.

They originally thought they were just guests visiting, like the other relatives, and that they would just have to leave after the meal. Bald Lin even asked Qin Zheng and his group with a smile when he got to the door.

As a result, Qin Zheng kicked him.

"Where are you going to sit? Can't you see how busy we are? Go get back to work! Go visit your relatives!"

Goodness, one per table.

Fortunately, Bald Lin and his gang were businessmen and eloquent, managing to make even Qin Zheng's relatives, whom he didn't recognize, laugh heartily.

Seeing this, Ye Yun helplessly closed the window, thinking to herself that Qin Zheng really knew how to exploit people.

However, he didn't treat Bald Lin and the others as outsiders at all, which was good. It would be beneficial to the relationship between the brothers, and it would prevent them from becoming outsiders who could only come to give gifts and eat at Qin Zheng's place because of her and the child's presence.

"How are you?"

Lin Jiao stayed in the house.

She was unfamiliar with the place and didn't know anyone there, so she figured she wouldn't be of much help if she went out. She simply stayed in the house to keep Ye Yun company.

Ye Yun turned her head and met Lin Jiao's concerned gaze.

A deep sense of guilt surfaced in Lin Jiao's eyes. She bit her lip, her tone tinged with embarrassment: "When you had your accident, I was in the neighboring provincial capital, not in the county. I heard you almost had a difficult childbirth..."

If she were here, she could help Ye Yun with her own abilities.

Ye Yun found her guilt inexplicable and said frankly, "Why are you sad? This has nothing to do with you, and you have no obligation to do anything for me."

Lin Jiao was stunned.

The way she said that makes it sound like her friend was being a bit presumptuous.

She pouted and said with dissatisfaction, "Fine, fine, it was all my wishful thinking. I was just trying to make it up to you for the harm I caused you in the past. If you don't appreciate it, then forget it."

Oh, you're angry now.

Ye Yun found it amusing, shook her head, and said helplessly, "Alright, I know what you mean. It's enough that you have the intention."

Lin Jiao crossed her arms and hummed.

Ye Yun was amused by her petty and timid manner. Ye Yun tugged at her sleeve and coaxed her gently, "Alright, Dr. Lin, don't be angry with me. I really do have something I need to ask you."

"Oh?" Lin Jiao became interested when she heard her say that.

Her face quickly turned serious, perhaps realizing that what could make Ye Yun speak was no ordinary matter, and her tone became even more somber: "What big thing are you planning to do now?"

"What do you mean by 'again'?"

Ye Yun gave her a gentle reproachful look, then extended her wrist in front of her with a charming smile: "I would be grateful if you could take a look at my current recovery status, little divine doctor, and see if I can withstand the long journey?"

"..."