Han Jingchen looked at Pei Manning, who had been quietly standing by his side, her face calm and composed. "I'm not going to eat. We have something else to do this morning. I'll come to An County to see you next time."

Liao Weiguo also looked at Pei Manning, thinking that they might have something to do, so he gave up reluctantly, "Okay, since you have something to do, I won't keep you here. Next time you come to An County, remember to come find me! And Jiang Ye, you come too."

"Don't worry, Weiguo. Remember that sister-in-law is very good at cooking braised fish. I've been thinking about eating it again. I won't be polite to you." Jiang Ye said with a smile.

"Come on, I'll ask your sister-in-law to do it for you!"

After leaving the Public Security Bureau, Han Jingchen and Jiang Ye took Pei Manning to the street.

To Pei Manning, the county town, which still retains most of its original appearance, did not have much of an impact: moss-covered old bluestones, mottled and paint-chipped columns, blue-brick and tiled houses, and only two-story arcades on the main streets.

There was not a single street vendor or peddler hawking his wares; the entire county was quiet and ancient.

Most pedestrians, both men and women, were wearing black, gray, and blue clothes of similar styles, which were washed bleached or even patched, and looked gray.

Pei Manning gave up the idea of ​​taking on an embroidery job. No one would wear embroidered clothes...

"Don't you want to buy anything?" After shopping for a long time without buying anything, Han Jingchen frowned. Is it so troublesome for a woman to go shopping?

Pei Manning came back to her senses and shook her head. She just wanted to take advantage of the two grown men around her to avoid being deceived by the store owner and see if she could take a job. She didn't want to spend their money anymore.

"Are you sure you don't want to buy it?" Han Jingchen lowered his eyes, looked at her deeply, and reminded her meaningfully, "If you miss this opportunity, you won't be able to find this store anymore."

Where

Did you find such a sucker like him?

Pei Manning shook her head again, her eyes calm and firm.

Han Jingchen said nothing more and went straight to buy a pen and a small notebook. When he came back, he saw that it was almost time, so he sent Pei Manning back to the hospital.

The entire county town is not very big, and the hospital is not far from here. It only takes more than ten minutes to walk back.

Along the way, Pei Manning was worried. Realizing that Han Jingchen and Jiang Ye were about to leave, she was full of confusion and worry about her future.

"Wait here for a while, then go out for a while." Han Jingchen spoke up as soon as he entered the ward, interrupting Pei Manning's thoughts.

Pei Manning didn't know what he was going to do, so she just nodded slightly.

As soon as Han Jingchen left, Jiang Ying stayed in the ward, feeling a little cramped and uncomfortable being alone with Comrade Pei, who was as handsome as a fairy.

At this moment, Pei Manning turned to look at him. Her dark eyes were bright and she looked at him as if she was talking. There was some hesitation in her gentle eyes, as if she wanted to ask him something.

Jiang Ye suddenly became alert, thinking about what Brother Shen said not to reveal too much to Pei Manning, especially about the military.

He scratched the back of his head and said, "Comrade Pei, um, go to the restroom too."

After saying this, he ran away quickly, fearing that he would be eaten by the goblin if he was a second late.

Pei Manning was stunned for a moment when she saw Jiang Ye leave in embarrassment, then sat down beside the bed.

She touched the gourd on her chest, frowning slightly. All her things were in it. If she could quickly open the Xumi world in the gourd, it would at least solve her urgent problem.

Just as I was thinking about it, I felt a familiar sense of heaviness. After the world spun around, the scenery in front of me had changed. The air no longer smelled of medicine, but instead exuded a light fragrance.

A small courtyard made of green bricks, several acres of land full of precious flowers, a stream, and in the distance the mist-shrouded peaks of Mount Yong...

Pei Manning was stunned for a second, then immediately ran into the small courtyard with blue bricks. The room was filled with boxes of jewelry, silk satins, antiques and porcelain. She did not sort them out, but only picked out a few inconspicuous rings and gold bracelets.

These things could be hidden and carried, or exchanged for cash. Even if the Sumire Realm was suddenly closed again, she would at least have something to use in an emergency.

She wrapped the thing in an ordinary handkerchief, then wrapped it in oil paper, and then soaked the oil paper in water for a while.

Fearing that Han Jingchen and Jiang Ye might come back suddenly, Pei Manning did not dare to stay in the Xumi Realm for long. As soon as she came out, she hid the oil paper package in the reed cotton jacket she was wearing.

Reed cotton quilt

The clothes were very bulky and were still wet from having been soaked in water. They were torn everywhere and so dirty that you couldn't see their original color.

While doing this, Pei Manning broke out in a cold sweat and his heart was pounding.

"Comrade Pei?" Jiang Ye pushed open the door.

Pei Manning was startled and looked back, only to see that both of them had returned.

"Comrade Pei, you haven't taken off this dress yet? Look at how torn it is. You should stop wearing it."

Jiang Ye walked into the ward without noticing Pei Manning's disordered breathing. She just looked at the torn quilt in her hand with some surprise. There was not even any cotton in it, only some reed fluff. This thing could not keep out the cold at all.

Han Jingchen walked behind Jiang Ye, narrowed his dark and long eyes, stepped forward, and stared at the panicked Pei Manning with suspicion.