Liu Ailan is eight months pregnant.

Today I was craving something sour, so I went to the supply and marketing cooperative and bought some plums. On my way back, I felt the sun was quite strong, so I turned onto Hongluo Road. But when I got there, I suddenly felt dizzy and lightheaded, and I fell face down straight down.

The stones along the roadside were uneven, and Liu Ailan's forehead bumped right into one of them.

Blood trickled down a patch.

When Xu Nuo and Su Zhao found her, Liu Ailan was already unconscious, her eyes were almost unfocused, and even her breathing was frighteningly weak.

An ordinary person might have died just like that, but Liu Ailan, worried about the baby in her arms, was still able to close her eyes and grab onto something when she heard Su Zhao and Xu Nuo's voices, murmuring, "Save...the child, save..."

Liu Ailan was gripping Xu Nuo's hand tightly. The edges of her fair hand were already red from being squeezed. Xu Nuo hissed in pain, but refrained from struggling.

She was so anxious she was almost crying: "What should I do?"

Su Zhao's expression was grim: "The nearest clinic is a twenty-minute walk from here, but this comrade's condition..."

Liu Ailan's condition was extremely bad. Not only had she lost a lot of blood from her head, but her lower body was also soaked with blood. Moreover, it was unknown whether she had injured her internal organs. If she was moved rashly, she might not make it to the hospital.

Xu Nuosheng lived in a civilized era and had rarely even seen human blood. Now, seeing the wet, puddle-like ground, his hands trembled.

"Su Zhao, turn around."

Su Zhao was taken aback and looked up at her.

She was clearly terrified; her delicate face was filled with anxiety, and her eyes were moist with worry.

Her disoriented and confused demeanor made her completely unconvincing when giving orders.

But for some reason, Su Zhao obediently turned his head away.

A moment later.

"alright."

Liu Ailian's state at this moment was completely different from before. Xu Nuo used some method, but her breathing gradually became steady, and even her pale lips regained some color.

Seeing him in a daze, Xu Nuo reminded him, "Quick, take him to the hospital."

Su Zhao quickly picked up Liu Ailan and carried her straight to the hospital.

Because she was pregnant, Su Zhao was afraid of pressing on Liu Ailan's unborn child, so the way he held her was awkward and strenuous. Fortunately, the fact that they were holding a pregnant woman covered in blood attracted a lot of attention from passersby.

After learning about the situation, several people rushed to the hospital. On the latter part of the journey, someone even brought a bulldozer to help get Liu Ailan to the hospital.

Xu Nuo has always been a lazybones who would rather lie down than stand up. Because she was worried about Liu Ailan, she had run all the way with her. Now she was exhausted and leaning against the wall, panting heavily.

Seeing that her face was flushed and her eyes were wet, Su Zhao went over and asked, "Are you alright?"

"It's...nothing..." Xu Nuo waved her hand, too tired to speak.

Because of this incident, the two of them forgot about having dinner.

Fortunately, Xu Nuo's herbal water had a miraculous effect. Not only was Liu Ailan's life saved, but her unborn child was also born smoothly.

The doctor said, "Comrade, your wife is truly resilient. Congratulations!"

Liu Ailan's husband wept with joy and expressed his deepest gratitude to everyone.

Upon hearing this news, Xu Nuo and Su Zhao exchanged a glance and finally smiled.

Xu Nuo said, "That's great."

Su Zhao looked at her and nodded: "Yes."

Liu Ailan was out of danger and insisted on thanking her saviors in person. So several people came into the ward. Seeing Liu Ailan's earnest face, they all said shyly, "It's nothing. When one is in trouble, all sides help."

"We met them halfway through the journey, and we really have to thank these two young men."

"Yes, yes, these two young comrades found you."

Liu Ailan had suffered such serious injuries and had just given birth, so she should have been extremely weak. However, at this moment, her face was rosy and her spirits were quite good.

If Xu Nuo and Su Zhao hadn't been quick-witted and nimble-fingered, she would have sat up to thank them.

"I was knocked unconscious and I really don't remember anything. I just remember someone feeding me something. As soon as I drank it, I became clear-headed and the pain in my wound stopped. I just couldn't open my eyes."

Everyone looked at Xu Nuo and Su Zhao with curiosity, wanting to know what was so magical.

Xu Nuo intended to give a casual answer, but Su Zhao picked up the conversation: "It's some ginseng water that she always carries with her."

Ginseng water?

"Oh, it's ginseng water. I've heard that stuff can save lives."

"Thank goodness for this comrade's ginseng water."

Liu Ailan's eyes grew even more eager. What is ginseng? Ordinary people are reluctant to eat it themselves, let alone share it with others.

"Comrade, thank you so much, you saved my life and my child's life."

Liu Ailan's husband, Liu Jianguo, is the director of the organization department of the cultural troupe. He is extremely grateful to Xu Nuo and Su Zhao and insists on asking for their address and names so that he can visit them another day to express his gratitude.

"Su Zhao? Xu Nuo? Why do these two names sound so familiar?"

Liu Jianguo pondered for a moment, then suddenly slapped his thigh and asked incredulously, "You...you are the top scorers in the college entrance examination in Lu County?"

When he said that, everyone remembered, and even the passing doctor stared at the two of them curiously.

The two of them standing together truly looked like a perfect match, a handsome man and a beautiful woman.

They set off at four o'clock, but were delayed by Liu Ailan's matter, and didn't arrive at the Su family's house until almost seven o'clock.

Chen Qingxia and the others waited so long the flowers had almost withered, fearing something might have happened to the two of them. They only breathed a sigh of relief when they heard that they had rescued someone on the road.

Xu Nuo was a little embarrassed: "I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

Grandpa Chen has confirmed that Xu Nuo is the one who makes herbal teas. Now he sees her as wonderful in every way and says kindly, "It's alright, it's alright. This is a good thing, a good thing indeed."

Saving lives is already a good deed, but saving a pregnant woman, and most importantly, ensuring the safety of both mother and child, is an even greater act of merit.

The dishes on the table had all been reheated, and Chen Qingxia called out, "Come on, come and eat!"

Xu Nuo thought this was a celebration of Su Zhao's return, so she invited everyone to dinner. She didn't expect that the Su family would only invite her as a guest tonight.

Fortunately, she had attended various social events with her parents since she was a child, so the atmosphere at the meal was quite harmonious.

Xu Nuo's sweet words made Old Master Chen laugh heartily, and the smile in his eyes became more genuine.

Chen Qingxia was extremely conflicted.

She naturally wanted Xu Nuo's skills, but she was also very envious of the noblewoman from a high-ranking family.

Because the journey had been delayed and it was already quite late by the time they finished their meal, Xu Nuo said goodbye and went back.

Grandpa Chen chuckled and said, "Little Nuo, you should come often and keep this old man company."

Xu Nuo nodded obediently: "Okay, Grandpa Chen, you should get some rest."

Su Zhao followed her out: "It's too late, I'll take you home."

Xu Nuo naturally wouldn't be coy and refuse; she wouldn't dare walk home alone so late.

When she got home, Xu Nuo said goodbye to him and was about to go upstairs when Su Zhao called her back. "I came back late this time because of an event related to English, but we are short-staffed. Would you like to give it a try?"

It's no wonder Su Zhao didn't mention it at first; these days, people's proficiency in foreign languages ​​isn't high enough. Some of those who were labeled as rightists in earlier years were known for their foreign language skills.

As a result, he was accused of treason and collusion with the enemy, and of having ulterior motives.

Therefore, many people are still quite averse to foreign languages. Xu Nuo had such high scores in foreign languages, but she still didn't apply for an English major. Su Zhao was afraid that this was the reason.

I'm just asking this question.

Unexpectedly, Xu Nuo replied without hesitation, "Sure."

Su Zhao was pleasantly surprised: "Really? You're willing to participate?"

It's just an English activity, why not participate? She's free anyway.

Xu Nuo nodded.

"Then I'll be returning to Shanghai in seven days."

"So urgent?"

Su Zhao nodded. This vacation was relatively short, and he could only stay in Luxian Village for about ten days. He was just about to tell her to think about it when Xu Nuo replied without hesitation, "Okay, then let's leave in a few days."

She agreed so readily that Su Zhao didn't know what to say, but simply smiled gently and said to her, "That's great."

When she got back, Xu Jinan and Xue Ping interrogated her again. When Xu Nuo told them that she had saved someone on the street that day, Xu Jinan and Xue Ping looked at her with expressions of great excitement and thrill.

Xu Jinan said, "This Su Zhao is really good; he's a kind child."

Xue Ping nodded: "Mom's judgment is correct."

Xu Nuo didn't dare tell them that she was going to Shanghai with Su Zhao the day after tomorrow, afraid that if she did, Xue Ping and Xu Jin'an would just open a bottle of Da Bai Li soda to celebrate.

Xu Nuo returned to her room, intending to discuss it again tomorrow.

She's said it now, and Xue Ping and Xu Jin'an might stay awake all night until dawn.

Although there were still a few days left, Xu Nuo still tidied up her things a little.

What pretty little dresses and jackets! And all her various beauty and skincare products—you wouldn't believe it until you organize them all!

That's too much.

Xu Nuo reluctantly moved the skincare products away, figuring they could be remade in Shanghai anyway, so she left them all to Xue Ping.

Xu Jinan knocked on the door: "Nuonuo, the water is ready."

Okay.

Xu Nuo responded and took her pajamas to the bathroom to take a shower.

The rushing water dampened her thoughts.

According to the timeline in the book, Xu Yan will stay in Luxian Village for a while longer, and Li Xian will not go to Shanghai so soon.

Therefore, the main setting of the current storyline is still in Lu County.

So Xu Nuo wanted to leave Lu County as soon as possible, so that she would be away from the main plot and everything would be fine, right?

The next day, Xu Nuo told Xu Jin'an during dinner that she wanted to go to Shanghai earlier than planned.

Xu Jinan and Xue Ping's originally cheerful faces instantly turned into expressions of deep sorrow.

"Nuonuo, don't go to that event anymore. Wait until school starts before you go."

Xue Ping was reluctant to part with her daughter. The thought of her precious daughter, whom she had raised with so much care, leaving home soon made her want to cry. "I'm really worried about you, a girl all by yourself. Just wait until school starts and go with Su Zhao."

Xu Nuo looked at them and said, "This time I'm going with Su Zhao."

What?

Xu Jinan and Xue Ping exchanged a surprised glance.

Then they both gave me a relieved look: "Okay, go ahead."

"Su Zhao is a good boy, Dad is not worried."

Xu Nuo: "..."

You're overthinking it.

real.

…

Xu Nuo has been packing her luggage for the past few days.

A pretty dress.

bring.

Beautiful shoes.

Also bring.

Stylish little bag.

Bring one.

Anyway, in Shanghai, what can't you buy?

And most importantly, bring money.

Xu Nuo took stock of her assets today and realized that she had unknowingly become a small-time rich woman.

Over the past few months, although she spent money lavishly, she still managed to save more than 3,700 yuan.

Her gaze fell on another metal box.

This is Li Xian's money.

At first, she didn't intentionally divide it into such detailed categories. It was just that there happened to be two metal boxes in the drawer, and she wanted to keep track of how much money she had earned.

So each time, she would put her own in one place and Li Xian would stuff it into another iron box.

Xu Nuo couldn't remember exactly how much money was inside, but it had nothing to do with her now.

Anyway, she, a nobody supporting character, definitely can't afford the male lead's money.

So she taped the box shut, planning to return it to him sometime one day.

She went to Luxian Village on the third day, and was still riding that tractor that made people dizzy and question their existence.

Those who can't ride a bike look on with envy as they watch others pedal their bicycles with such ease.

These past few days, perhaps due to the busy farming season, not many people have been taking tractors in and out, so Xu Nuo chartered the vehicle all by himself.

Enjoying a leisurely life.

Unexpectedly, before even getting off the tractor, he encountered Duan San, who was in a hurry.

For some reason, he looked much thinner and had a worried expression.

Xu Nuo called out.

"Duan San".

Duan San looked up, startled: "Xu Nuo."

Since they were almost at Luxian Village, Xu Nuo simply stopped the driver, jumped out of the car, and walked in with him.

Duan San went into the city early this morning, but unfortunately he didn't get any useful information. His mood was like a mess, confused and panicked.

In the past, whenever he had trouble, Brother Li always had a way to help him resolve it. Now that it's Brother Li who's in trouble, he can only worry helplessly.

Fortunately, the police didn't find anything suspicious in Brother Li's house this time.

Moreover, Luo Chen has already been released.

But Li Ge's background is different from Luo Chen's; we don't know...

Duan San sighed in frustration, drawing Xu Nuo's sidelong glance.

She asked curiously, "Why did you come? You look so worried."

Although Xu Nuo is Xu Yan's younger sister, this matter cannot be known to others.

Duan San shook his head: "No, by the way, did you come to Luxian Village to see your sister?"

Although Xu Yan and Li Xian will be together in the future, according to the plot of the book, Xu Yan probably hasn't fallen in love with Li Xian yet, and her heart is probably still with Luo Chen.

Therefore, it's best to hand the money over to Li Xian.

Thinking of something, Xu Nuo asked Duan San, "How is Luo Chen?"

"ah?"

"Wasn't he sick a while ago and didn't even take the college entrance exam? Is he better now?"

Duan San's heart sank back down; he had thought Xu Nuo knew about Luo Chen's arrest.

"alright."

Xu Nuo nodded: "That's good."

These past few days, the village has been buzzing with rumors about Luo Chen and Xu Yan. Duan San couldn't help but ask, "Your sister and Luo Chen...are they really...really dating?"

Xu Nuo didn't want to answer and shrugged.

Duan San became even more irritated and couldn't help but complain, "It's just that Brother Li is suffering."

Xu Nuo's face suddenly turned cold.