Xie Yuyao put the gift box back into her handbag. "I think I'll sell this ginseng first. I'll go back to the mountains another day and see if I can find any more ginseng."
Zhao Honghui: It seems she still has some stock.
He concealed his thoughts and said, "We'll sell it directly to Qi Tai, that black market boss."
Before Xie Yuyao could even mention the low prices at the pharmacy, she smiled broadly and said happily, "Great! Let's get a good price."
When the two arrived in the county town, it was nearly noon. This is why they did not travel with Yang Shumei and Zhao Jianbin.
"Let's go have lunch first, and then we'll go find Qi Tai in the afternoon."
Xie Yuyao added, "After we finish eating, let's go to the hospital first to see how Yu Wenbo is recovering. I heard he'll be discharged soon."
"good."
So the two went straight to the state-run restaurant, had a hearty lunch, and then bought some apples to take to the county hospital.
When they arrived at the county hospital ward, Yu Wenbo was doing rehabilitation with the help of his third brother, Yu Wenjiang, his forehead covered in a thick layer of cold sweat.
Upon seeing Xie Yuyao and Zhao Honghui, whom he hadn't expected, he stopped and exclaimed breathlessly, "Xie Zhiqing, Comrade Zhao, you've arrived!"
"It's been a long time since you've been here. How's your recovery going?" Xie Yuyao asked with concern.
Yu Wenbo sat down on the hospital bed and smiled weakly: "I'm fine, I can get out of bed now. I was worried before that I might be bedridden for the rest of my life."
"Take your time, don't rush." Xie Yuyao habitually picked up the kettle and poured him a cup of the "smuggled" spiritual spring water.
Seeing this familiar scene, Yu Wenbo and Chen Kai, who was accompanying him, both smiled.
Since Yu Wenjiang arrived, the number of male educated youths accompanying him has been reduced to one. Of course, the others haven't been idle either; much of the firewood that used to be there has been buried and destroyed, so they need to hurry up and chop firewood to prepare for the winter.
Standing to the side, Zhao Honghui's gaze was deep and unfathomable. No wonder she always fed Yu Wenbo water; it turned out that it had been secretly replaced with some kind of nectar or fine wine.
So in the days after she was sent to the hospital, she insisted on visiting her in the county town.
So it seems the water she repeatedly offered him must have been the same. No wonder his leg injury, which usually flares up much earlier, is still lingering even now that the weather is cold.
Yao Yao possesses so many extraordinary treasures; she must not let anyone else discover them.
He could tell that Yao Yao wasn't very close to Yu Wenbo, yet she was willing to risk exposure to help him wholeheartedly. How could a girl like that possibly harm someone else!
Zhao Honghui felt ashamed of his initial doubts about her, which strengthened his resolve to protect her.
Yu Wenbo gulped down a glass of water, and his brother reached out and took the empty glass, placing it back on the bedside table.
“This is my third brother, Yu Wenjiang. He came from our hometown a few days ago.”
"Wenjiang, she's the Xie Zhiqing I told you about."
Yu Wenjiang bowed to Xie Yuyao in gratitude: "Sister Yuyao, thank you for saving my brother!"
After he arrived, he learned about how his older brother was injured. If it weren't for her pointing out the location and providing first aid that night, his older brother might have already lost his life at the educated youth compound.
"No need to thank me, it's because your older brother has a strong will."
Before his elder brother could introduce him, Yu Wenjiang bowed to Zhao Honghui and said, "Are you Brother Honghui? Thank you for your help; it allowed my brother to get to the hospital for emergency treatment as soon as possible."
"Don't mention it, it was nothing," Zhao Honghui said. "What did Dr. Huo say? Has the discharge date been set?"
Yu Wenjiang smiled and said, "Dr. Huo said my elder brother is recovering very well, and if someone takes good care of him, he can be discharged and go back to recuperate. We just discussed it and decided to go back to Qingshan Village tomorrow."
"Then I'll borrow a car to pick you up."
"Thank you so much! My brother is still quite weak and is worried about how to get back." Yu Wenjiang said with delight.
"I'll go find Dr. Huo, you two can talk."
After Zhao Honghui left, Yu Wenjiang moved a chair for Xie Yuyao to sit on and said familiarly, "Sister Yaoyao, if you and Brother Honghui need anyone to run errands, just ask. I've already searched all over the county town and can find the place."
Xie Yuyao exclaimed in surprise, "You've only been here a few days, and you've already become familiar with everyone?"
"Hehe, if we're not familiar with the area, we won't get lost."
Yu Wenbo said, "My third brother has had a good memory since he was a child. If my father hadn't fallen ill, he wouldn't have started working right after graduating from junior high school."
When Xie Yuyao heard about his family situation, she couldn't help but sigh, "How is your father?"
"Still the same as before, bedridden and relying on herbal remedies to keep him afloat." Yu Wenbo felt heavy-hearted when talking about his father.
After he woke up, he was filled with regret, wondering why he had impulsively gone to the dilapidated house to salvage the food.
If he also becomes a bedridden patient, this family will fall apart.
Fortunately, he was luckier than his father. He received generous donations from many fellow members of the educated youth team, which prevented his treatment from being delayed due to medical expenses. He also received treatment from highly skilled doctors, giving him a chance for a full recovery.
Yu Wenjiang was more optimistic than his older brother. "The doctor said there are other treatment options, but the treatment costs are high. I will work hard to earn money and try to cure our father as soon as possible."
"You're lucky if you can support yourself." Yu Wenbo had no expectations of him.
"Sister Yuyao, I want to sign up to go to Qingshantun to work in the countryside. Can you help me?" Yu Wenjiang had heard about her deeds and knew that she had connections with the brigade leader.
“With my older brother in this condition, our whole family is worried about leaving him here alone. If he is sent home, he won’t even be able to afford a meal.”
Xie Yuyao asked doubtfully, "Winter is coming soon, is it normal to send educated youth out at this time?"
"Yes, there was no fixed month for educated youth to go to the countryside. My family could try to be assigned to Hongqi Commune, but I was afraid that once I got to Hongqi Commune, I would be assigned to another brigade."
"When we arrive at Qingshan Village tomorrow, I will beg the brigade leader not to send my older brother back, and to accept me as an educated youth as well. Can you put in a good word for me?"
“Your elder brother is recovering from his injuries and cannot travel long distances. Once he recovers, he will not be sent back.” Xie Yuyao also wanted Yu Wenbo to stay and recover so that she could give him more spiritual spring water to drink.
"As for you, when did you graduate? What have you been doing since then?"
Yu Wenjiang then explained his situation in detail: "After graduating from junior high school last June, I couldn't find a formal job and could only collect scraps near my home to make a living. Even so, people often took over my territory. When my parents found out, they wanted me to sign up for the rural work program so that I could at least support myself, but I was worried about my dad. Now that my brother's situation has happened, I'm thinking of just staying here."
After listening, Xie Yuyao felt reassured and said with a relaxed smile, "Tell the brigade leader about your family situation, and he will consider it accordingly."
The astute Yu Wenjiang knew without her needing to say it explicitly that the matter was basically settled.
He kept his gratitude to himself and said happily, "Then I'll talk to the brigade leader when I get back tomorrow."
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