Just as Zhou Yan's hand was about to fall, Ning Huan was about to raise her hand to block it.
All that could be heard was someone shouting, "Stop it, all of you!"
Everyone turned around and saw that it was the village chief. They all made way for him.
The village chief saw the Zhou family women causing trouble again and shouted, "Zhou Dashan!"
No sooner had he finished speaking than Zhou's father emerged from the bustling crowd.
"They're here! They're here!"
Mr. Zhou stepped forward with a smile. Seeing his own family members standing in the courtyard, he knew without a doubt what had happened.
Before the village chief could speak, he frowned and said unhappily, "What are you all doing here! Second Girl, what were you trying to do just now? Were you going to hit someone?"
"Eldest daughter, why are you getting involved in this? Take your mother and go home right away."
Zhou Yan stepped forward, displeased, and said, "Father, you don't know, it's all because of that bitch Ning Huan. She deliberately slandered me!"
Zhou's mother stepped forward and tugged at Zhou Yan's sleeve, lowering her voice to say, "Alright, stop talking now."
But she persisted, saying, "Mother, I did nothing wrong."
Mr. Zhou said impatiently, "That's enough, all of you stop making a scene and go home."
Then he looked at Ning Huan and said, "Third brother's wife, I heard about this on my way here, but no matter what, this is a family matter. If you have any complaints, let's talk about it behind closed doors."
Zhou's father's attitude made Ning Huan unable to argue any further. After all, he was an elder, and since he had spoken, she had to listen to him.
Ning Huan nodded and said, "I will do whatever Father says."
The village chief, standing behind Zhou's father, said with dissatisfaction, "Zhou Dashan, mind your own business. You're making a mess of things all the time; it's outrageous!"
Zhou Dashan nodded repeatedly and replied, "Yes, the village chief is right. I will discipline him strictly."
As he spoke, he turned to look at Zhou Yan and her mother, and snorted coldly, "You two better behave yourselves. If you cause any more trouble, see how I teach you a lesson!"
Zhou's mother shrank back guiltily and muttered softly, "What trouble could I possibly cause..."
Zhou Yan retorted indignantly, "Father, why?! It's clearly this bitch..."
Zhou Dashan interrupted Zhou Yan and shouted angrily, "Shut up! If you say another word, believe me, I'll tear your mouth apart!"
Zhou Yan was indignant at being scolded, but dared not refute it and could only suppress her anger.
Seeing this, the village chief said to the villagers standing nearby, "Alright, everyone, disperse and go about your business. It's time for you all to go."
Everyone left.
The village chief walked up to Ning Huan, patted her on the shoulder and said, "Jing An's wife, although there are some things I shouldn't have said, I hope you can restrain yourself. Jing An is sick, so you should avoid causing him any trouble."
Ning Huan nodded: "Yes, Village Chief, I understand."
Although Ning Huan didn't start this incident, she has a bad reputation in the village, and any further explanation will only annoy people.
I had no choice but to agree.
After everyone had left, Ning Huan slowly walked back.
The four little ones, who were lying by the door, whispered after seeing what had happened today, "This bad woman should be able to cure Daddy's illness now, right?"
Da Bao shook his head and said, "Didn't you hear what happened? That bad woman just wants to get Dad treated, but she doesn't have the money. Where can she get treatment?"
Erbao asked in confusion, "Didn't Auntie just say she gave Daddy money? Can't we use that money to treat Daddy's illness?"
"Of course not."
Da Bao said, "The money Auntie gave us isn't enough to buy medicine for Daddy."
Hearing this, Xiao Sanbao said anxiously, "Daddy's injury is very serious. Although he doesn't say it, I know that Daddy is in a lot of pain. I even heard Daddy sighing and turning over in pain at night."
Little Sibao said sadly, "What should I do? I don't want Daddy to be sad."
Just as the little ones were feeling down, Zhou Lan came out from behind them: "What are you little rascals whispering about?"
She smiled and patted the heads of the four little ones.
The little ones exchanged glances, sweetly called out "Auntie," and ran off.
The little boy asked in confusion, "Why do we have to leave? Can't we just tell Auntie and ask her to find a doctor to treat Daddy?"
Xiao Erbao said, "No, Dad said that Auntie isn't doing very well either. We have to help her and Grandma often. If we ask Auntie to help us, she'll also find it difficult."
Hearing Erbao say that, Xiaosanbao could only nod and say, "Okay."
Ning Huan went back to the kitchen and poured a bowl of spiritual spring water for Zhou Jing'an. Just as she was about to take it to him, she heard Zhou Lan's voice.
“Jing’an, I know we don’t have enough money to buy you some medicine right now, but you can’t just stand by and do nothing. At the very least, we should go and get a doctor to see what’s wrong.”
Then Zhou Jing'an's cold voice rang out: "Big sister, I know my own body. I'll be fine in a few days. There's no need to call a doctor."
Zhou Lan said worriedly, "But..."
Before she could finish speaking, Ning Huan walked in: "Big sister."
Zhou Lan nodded.
"My lord, have some water."
As she spoke, she poured a cup of spiritual spring water for Zhou Jing'an and gave the other cup to Zhou Lan.
Zhou Lan took a small sip and discovered that the water actually tasted sweet.
He couldn't help but ask, "Sister-in-law, why is this water so sweet?"
Ning Huan thought for a moment and said, "I just put a little sugar in the water, thinking that my husband would feel better if he drank some sweet water."
Zhou Lan nodded upon hearing this and then said, "You're very kind, sister-in-law."
Then she sighed and said, "But as the older sister, I still have to remind my younger brother and sister-in-law a few more things. My third brother is injured right now, so you really need to take good care of him."
Ning Huan nodded in agreement.
She then said, "Sister, please don't worry. I've already thought of a way to make money so I can find a doctor for my husband."
Zhou Lan immediately asked, "What method?"
Ning Huan pointed to the mountains in the distance and said, "I went out yesterday and found some medicinal herbs in the mountains in front of our village. I happen to recognize some of them, so I can pick them and sell them at the clinic in town."
"The money we earn can be used to hire a doctor and get medicine for my husband."
Upon hearing this, not only Zhou Lan, but even Zhou Jing'an couldn't help but look at Ning Huan.
"Sister-in-law, are you telling the truth?"
Zhou Lan asked happily, "If that's the case, then there's a way to treat Jing An's injury."
Ning Huan nodded in agreement, but secretly thought to herself: She had never even been to the mountain, how would she know if there were any medicinal herbs there?
The herbs she mentioned were all precious herbs from her consciousness space.
Thinking of this, Ning Huan felt extremely heartbroken. But these herbs were nothing compared to the chance to save her life in the future.
But it's good to go up the mountain and take a look; maybe it can replenish her herb library.
Better a short, sharp pain than a long, drawn-out one. She decided to go up the mountain tomorrow, then return to town to sell the herbs and earn money.
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