Chapter 5: I've been latched onto!
Song Li had watched wilderness survival videos online and, based on her memory, managed to make a torch using firewood and kerosene.
It was still dark, but with torches for lighting, we weren't afraid of the dark.
But she encountered trouble at the foot of the mountain.
The man, clutching his chest, stood blocking the path leading into the mountains, as if he were injured.
"Help……"
He cried for help.
"Sis, what should we do?"
Song Xiaoxiao asked her if she was the first person to discover this person.
Song Li: "..."
The torchlight cast flickering light on the weak face on the ground.
Bending down to part the grass, you can see a tall, slender man with several bleeding wounds on his chest. He is wearing coarse cloth and has an ordinary face.
He had dark skin, a square face, thick lips, a flat nose, and rough skin.
He looked like an ordinary farmer.
At first glance, there seems to be nothing wrong.
But in her previous life, Song Li was a beauty blogger. In order to earn more tips and sell more products, she devoted herself to studying makeup techniques and even attended a medical aesthetics class, where she learned to read bone structure.
When the person in front of me speaks, his facial bones move, and you can vaguely see that his bone structure and skin are not consistent. This means that he is wearing a complete human skin mask!
Song Li didn't know how the ancients made this mask without silicone, but she was certain that this person's identity was questionable and dangerous, so she couldn't meddle!
"Um... I'm sorry, I don't know how to treat patients."
Although it was an excuse, it was actually true. She was just a cosmetics salesperson, and even if she had a special space, it would only be a space full of flowers and plants, and she couldn't save anyone.
The man persisted: "Miss, please take me home."
His strong will to survive also shows that he knows he can't rely on others.
This is a barren mountain, and it's still dark, so no other villagers will come here.
Song Li took a step back. "But I can't lift you up either."
man:"……"
"Then please go home and call someone for me, young lady."
Song Li scratched her neck: "I don't know your house."
"I live at..." the man wanted to say his address.
Without thinking, Song Li interrupted, "I don't know the way."
The man wasn't bleeding much and looked like he wouldn't die, so she picked up her little sister and confidently stepped over him.
The man again: "..."
This girl refuses to help him no matter what he says. Could it be that she has seen through his scheme?
On the human skin mask, two thick, lifelike eyebrows, meticulously embroidered with black wolf hair, are furrowed almost imperceptibly.
Not far away, Song Li, who had only walked a few steps, suddenly realized what she meant and turned back.
She has now traveled to ancient times, but her body from her previous life was smashed by a roof beam, so she probably can't go back.
This is a cannibalistic society where feudal power can crush people.
This person is someone of considerable influence; offending him could lead to serious consequences.
Song Li closed her eyes briefly, then walked back and squatted down next to the man.
Looking down for a closer look, I was so shocked that my heart pounded wildly.
You won't believe it until you see it! This man's bone structure is amazing; he's a true gem!
His face had strong lines, handsome features like a knife, a slightly upturned sexy chin, and a full, broad forehead.
Coupled with a golden ratio figure of broad shoulders, narrow waist, and long legs...
Song Li unconsciously swallowed.
In her past life, she had three major goals: to make a lot of money, to be a beautiful woman for life, and to raise handsome men.
The first two tasks were barely completed, but I didn't have time for the last one because I was too busy with work.
Unexpectedly, her time travel led her to meet a handsome man.
It's a pity that handsome men can be a source of trouble...
Sighing inwardly, he calmly asked, "Hey, how much money will you give me if I help you deliver a message home?"
There always needs to be a reason to help someone, especially since people of her status are bound to be suspicious. Her repeated refusals have probably already aroused their suspicion, so asking for money is the best excuse.
"One hundred coins, no, two hundred coins!"
Despite the pain from his wounds, Zhao Youchang said.
It's not that he's stingy; it's just that as a farmer, he can't be too generous, otherwise he'll easily be exposed.
Song Li thought for a moment, "Three hundred coins, I'll run there."
Her tactic is called "playing dumb to fool the enemy".
Those in positions of power are very suspicious. The more she nitpicks and seems petty, the more she can dispel their doubts.
After some haggling, the deal was finally struck at 260 coins.
Song Li carried Song Xiaoxiao down the mountain and went back to the village to find the person according to the address.
There was an old man in the Zhao family.
It was already dawn when the old man carried firewood out of the woodshed. An old woman was poking at the stove; she appeared to be the man's parents, preparing to make breakfast.
Song Li entered the room and explained the situation to Old Man Zhao and his wife.
The two elders became very nervous upon hearing this and hurriedly asked, "May I ask, young lady, where is my son now?"
"I'll take you there."
The ancient wilderness was vast and there were no road signs or anything, so Song Li couldn't describe it in a short time and had to lead the way.
As Song Li turned to leave, she looked at the thatched hut in front of her and the fenced yard around it, and felt that it looked somewhat familiar.
Did she come here sometime ago?
But saving lives was the priority right now, so he ran out without thinking.
...
Zhao Youchang had been lying down for a long time, and when he stood up, he was even taller. The old couple, Mr. and Mrs. Zhao, were too old to lift their tall son. Song Li couldn't bear to watch any longer and went up to lend a hand.
"Thank you so much for today, girl."
As soon as she got home, Aunt Zhao looked at her gratefully, her eyes showing none of the disdain and wariness that the other villagers had shown her.
Song Li, who was forced to accept the original owner's persona of chasing after every man she saw, was taken aback by the gaze.
At this moment, Old Man Zhao turned around to check Zhao Youchang's wound.
According to Zhao Youchang himself, he set up several traps on the mountain yesterday and went to check if any prey had fallen into them in the morning. However, he did not catch any prey but was accidentally gored by a wild boar.
Song Li remained silent.
Was she taken advantage of by a pig?
The cause of this injury is quite peculiar.
Just as she was thinking to herself, she suddenly noticed that all three of them were staring at her.
Aunt Zhao spoke up: "My son is so badly injured that we need to call a doctor to examine him, but I have to stay and take care of him. I really can't leave. Could you please ask the young lady..."
The implication is clear.
Song Li's eyes widened, and she couldn't help but blurt out, "Holy crap!"
How could this be?
The three members of the Zhao family have really latched onto her!
However, Aunt Zhao took it as a yes and said gratefully, "Then I'll have to trouble you, young lady."
Song Li: "..."
Qingliu Village is small and has no doctors; to get medical help, you have to go to the town.
The town is too far away; Song Xiaoxiao, a child, probably can't walk that far, and Song Li can't carry her that far either.
Although she drank the spiritual spring water last night and became stronger, her physical strength was still the same as before, weak and frail.
Left with no other option, Song Li could only take Song Xiaoxiao to the village head's house and ask the village head's wife, Liu, to look after her temporarily.
Why did Song Li take Song Xiaoxiao away instead of letting the Zhao family father and son take care of her directly?
Firstly, because the Zhao family had a strange background, Song Li searched through the original owner's memories but couldn't find any recollection of this family, so she didn't feel comfortable leaving Song Xiaoxiao in the Zhao family.
Secondly, because the original owner of this body used to chase after any man she saw, the villagers avoided her like the plague, and no one was willing to take care of her children.
Song Li had no choice but to bite the bullet and approach the village head, who was responsible for the village and couldn't ignore it.
As dawn broke, the villagers gradually got up and went out to fetch water and chop firewood.
Song Li figured the village head's family should be up by now, so without much thought, she handed Song Xiaoxiao over to Liu, who was up early to cook, and then rushed to the town.
In my haste, I passed by a thinly dressed woman with a pitiful appearance twice at the door, but I didn't pay her any attention.
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