Chapter 537 Wait for me to come back

Shi Yuyan was stunned for a moment, then realized that she seemed to have made a stupid mistake. She rubbed her aching head and shut up timidly.

The people who were to pick them up have been chosen, but considering that Ye Wanxi and her companion are outsiders to the people in the village, the other party may not be willing to trust them and come out with them.

After discussing it, everyone decided to have Wu Chi put on protective clothing and go with Ye Wanxi and the other person.

The departure of a few people does not mean that others can relax.

Leaving Shi Lang aside for now, Shi Yuyan, as a professional in this field, is definitely at the forefront.

He himself didn't seem to feel anything about it, or rather, he was mentally prepared for it, but for some people, it was a different story.

Shi Yuyan never expected that she would meet Tao Wan under such circumstances.

It had been more than a week since they last met. Tao Wan looked fine, not much different from before, but Shi Yuyan looked much more haggard, and even looked a bit unkempt with a stubble beard because of what had happened in the past two days.

Upon meeting unexpectedly, neither of them knew what to say.

Until a cold wind blew by, Tao Wan couldn't help but shiver.

Shi Yuyan's expression changed slightly. She immediately stepped forward, took off her own hoodie and put it on Tao Wan, also putting the hoodie hood up on her.

While putting on her clothes, she said with a stern face, "Why are you wearing so little? You can't be exposed to drafts during your postpartum period, or you'll catch a cold. If it gets serious, it can cause headaches later on. How can you be so careless?"

Tao Wan was scolded by him, and subconsciously gripped the hem of her hoodie, lowering her head and remaining silent.

Seeing this, Shi Yuyan felt remorseful. She opened her mouth, wanting to make amends, but couldn't utter a word for a long time.

Finally, he asked softly, "Why are you here?"

“I heard something happened in the village, you…”

"I'm fine, it's nothing serious. You and Grandpa stay home quietly. Someone will bring you supplies. Try to stay home as little as possible during this time, and it will be over soon."

Tao Wan and Grandpa Tao were immediately confined upon returning to the village. The only people they had contact with were Grandpa Wu and a few elders.

In addition, Wu Chi had repeatedly emphasized before returning that this matter should be dealt with after he returned. Therefore, before Tao Wan and Grandpa Tao could gather the villagers to discuss the matter, the two who were isolated first became one of the safest people in the village.

Shi Yuyan wasn't worried about Tao Wan carrying the virus, but she was worried that she and Grandpa Tao would get infected later, so she could only emphasize it repeatedly to get their attention.

However, Shi Yuyan was really overthinking it.

Tao Wan had long been aware of the seriousness of the matter, and it was precisely because she knew this that she was worried and chose to take it upon herself to come out and see him at this time.

"And what about you?"

"What?"

"We can stay home and wait for everything to pass, but what about you?"

"Me?" Shi Yuyan laughed. "I can't. I'm a doctor. Everyone else can back down, but I can't. Do you want me to be a deserter at a time like this?"

This question stumped Tao Wan. She was indeed worried about Shi Yuyan's safety, but at the same time, she didn't want anything to happen to the clansmen who had accompanied her as she grew up and had always taken good care of her and her grandfather.

Right now, what they need most is a doctor.

Tao Wan opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but then she heard someone calling Shi Yuyan's name from not far away.

Shi Yuyan quickly turned her head and replied, "Coming right away."

He then looked at Tao Wan again and smiled slightly, "I should go now."

"……Um."

Shi Yuyan raised an eyebrow: "Besides 'hmm,' don't you have anything else to say?"

Tao Wan unconsciously tightened her grip on the hem of her clothes: "You, come back safe and sound."

"I'd rather hear something else."

Tao Wan paused, then looked up at him: "What?"

Shi Yuyan didn't answer immediately, but stared at her for a long while. Then she took a deep breath and said solemnly, "Everything before was my fault. I didn't respect you enough, I didn't love you enough. Because of selfishness, I chose to run away and ignored your feelings. I'm sorry for letting you come back alone to face such an awkward situation."

Tao Wan was completely taken aback by his sudden remark. She stared blankly for a while before muttering softly, "Why are you suddenly bringing this up?"

Shi Yuyan wanted to say, "I'm afraid if I don't say it now, I won't have the chance to say it later."

The words were on the tip of his tongue, but fearing he might frighten her, he finally just smiled faintly and asked, "After everything is over, would you be willing to come back with me?"

Tao Wan had anticipated this topic. She remained silent for a moment before asking only two questions: "Why?"

"Because I am the baby's mother?"

“No,” Shi Yuyan shook her head, “it’s because I want you to be my wife.”

Silence spread between the two until the urging voices from not far away rang out again.

Shi Yuyan turned her head and responded again. Just as she was about to turn around and say goodbye to Tao Wan, she felt someone touch her cheek.

Shi Yuyan froze, touching the side of his cheek where he had been kissed, standing there in disbelief.

It's worth noting that ever since Tao Wan moved into the Shi family home, their relationship has been awkward.

Perhaps sensing his avoidance, Tao Wan also deliberately avoided suspicion, and the two became even more distant than when they first met.

There has never been any intimate contact, such as kissing.

But now...

Tao Wan blushed slightly and whispered, "Then come back safely."

Shi Yuyan suddenly realized what was happening and was overjoyed: "Even if it's just for this, I will try my best to come back. Wait for me."

He quickly stepped forward and kissed Tao Wan on the forehead, giving her no time to react before turning and running away.

Tao Wan was also stunned. She watched Shi Yuyan's departing figure and began to pray silently in her heart that the disaster would pass as soon as possible and everything would return to its original peace.

Many people share this idea, but Lady Luck may not be on everyone's side.

The first batch of suspected patients that Ye Wanxi and her team brought out included more than a dozen people, four or five of whom had already progressed to the middle stage or even the critical stage.

Their family members and those in close contact with them naturally became important subjects of observation.

However, to everyone's surprise, Ye Wanxi and her companion, as well as the Wu family who knew the villagers well, thought that they had encountered such a thing without any warning, and that their first time picking up people would probably not go smoothly.

But when the time came, it was discovered that apart from a few particularly unreasonable individuals who insisted that they were not trying to save people but rather to rescue others, the others were very cooperative. They only asked a few people to take care of their families before letting others follow them out.

Afterwards, Ye Wanxi and the others learned that the young people in the village had benefited from their previous trips outside the village to broaden their horizons. Although they did not understand the virus, they were willing to learn about it.

(End of this chapter)