Chapter 613 Fang's Father Who Wanted to Die

Mr. Fang stared in astonishment at his daughter who had suddenly returned home, paused for a moment, and then his fingers quietly clenched.

He assumed that his wife and daughter would be working outside at this time and wouldn't be able to come back anytime soon.

So when I woke up, I remembered that I had overheard their conversation last night. I knew how much pressure the mother and daughter were under, and that they only ate one coarse flour bun per meal, just to save some food so they could call a doctor for him in the future.

Fang's father knew he was a burden, and his injuries were getting worse; he could clearly feel his life slipping away.

Rather than dragging their broken bodies down, it would be better for them to die sooner and be reborn. They won't live much longer anyway, so why add more pressure to them?

So, after thinking about it for a very long time, Mr. Fang finally made up his mind to end it all and rolled off the bed.

To everyone's surprise, the daughter, who usually didn't return until dark, suddenly appeared at the door.

Fang Xiyue helped her father lie back down on the bed and then turned around to pour him some water.

She was unaware of her father's determination, only thinking that he had accidentally fallen off the bed, so while feeding him water, she excitedly told him about what had happened that day.

"Dad, I was so lucky today. I met a girl named Lu. She used to work in the wasteland, but now she goes hunting in the mountains like me. She can shoot arrows, and she's very good at it. We only went out to the outskirts today, and we not only caught pheasants and rabbits, but also a roe deer."

After finishing his water, Mr. Fang was stunned by what he heard. "You hunted a roe deer?"

"Yes, it was just the two of us. I found the roe deer's tracks, and Ayu drew his bow and shot the arrow, so we finished our hunt for the day by this time and carried the roe deer back to the village. The officer not only gave us grain but also a few extra chickens. Dad, let's have a good meal tonight."

Mr. Fang was somewhat dazed. How could two girls have managed to hunt roe deer, pheasants, and rabbits at this time of day?

I don't know whether to say they were lucky or incredibly strong.

Fang Xiyue continued, "However, what makes me happiest isn't that. Dad, Ayu told me that her brother is a very skilled doctor, and she agreed to have him come and treat your injury and prescribe medicine. It's just that her brother has gone to the county town and won't be back until tonight. So Dad, just wait a little longer, and a doctor will treat your injury tonight. The reward is half a chicken, that's what Ayu said. Actually, I think she's losing out a bit, but it's okay, Ayu is younger than me, and I'll take better care of her when we go hunting in the future."

Mr. Fang was even more surprised, "A doctor?"

“Yes.” Fang Xiyue nodded happily. “Dad, you should rest first. I just picked a lot of shiitake mushrooms and wood ear fungus with Ayu. While the sun is still strong, I’ll dry them first so we can make more dishes later. It’s still early. Ayu and I have agreed that after we bring this basket back, we’ll go to the foot of the mountain.”

As she spoke, she trotted out and began busily getting to work.

Mr. Fang watched her retreating figure and listened to the commotion outside, remaining lost in thought for a long time.

How long has it been since my daughter has been this energetic?

If he were to try to kill himself again, would she still be able to laugh like she does today? Oh well, let's wait and see. Maybe things will really get better?

Perhaps the doctor who comes tonight can really cure him.

(End of this chapter)