Market day is also a day off for everyone.
On days when she doesn't have to work, Baiyun usually goes to the family compound to visit the Guan family.
She was supposed to go in the morning, but her sister said she had something to do in the morning and asked her to go in the afternoon, so she stayed in the room reading.
After taking a nap, she immediately changed her clothes, told Lü Amei and Che Xiaoni, and went out.
She hadn't gone far from the Che family's house when she saw Xi Mufan leaning against a tree, seemingly reading a book.
Is he reading outdoors on such a cold day?
What's wrong with this?
She hadn't been in contact with Xi Mufan for quite some time, but Xi Mufan himself would occasionally bring her some food.
He ostensibly wanted to give his friend Guan Wenru some nourishment and asked her to deliver it to her.
Aside from that, the two had little interaction.
Bai Yun originally intended to ride away directly, but after thinking about it, she pushed her bicycle to his side. "Dr. Xi, it's so cold outside, don't read here, or you'll catch a cold."
Xi Mufan looked up, stuffed the book back into his military green crossbody bag, and without answering her question, simply said, "Are you going out?"
"Yes, I'm going to find Grandma and my sister."
"Perfect!" Xi Mufan handed her another net bag containing a small paper packet and a can of malted milk powder. "This contains some red dates and malted milk powder. Please give it to Comrade Wenru. She is pregnant and needs nutrition."
Bai Yun hesitated for a moment, then took the gift. "Okay, but Dr. Xi, you've been bringing my sister things quite often lately. How many times has this happened? Last time it was milk candy... and the time before that it was walnuts..."
Xi Mufan said calmly, "It's only right for friends to look after each other. Her husband isn't around, so we friends should help her out if we can. It won't hurt for her to get some extra nutrition."
Baiyun still felt that he had feelings for her sister...
She pursed her lips, her eyes filled with suspicion and wariness as she looked at Xi Mufan.
After thinking for a moment, she couldn't help but tentatively say, "Comrade Xi Mufan, although my brother-in-law is on a mission and won't be back for a long time... but! He will definitely come back! Please don't... don't get any funny ideas!"
"?" Xi Mufan was taken aback at first, but looking at Bai Yun's tense and wildly misguided expression, he finally couldn't help but chuckle, "Bai Yun, what kind of nonsense are you thinking about all day long?"
He shook his head helplessly, and as if possessed, reached out and gently ruffled Baiyun's hair. "Of course I knew your brother-in-law would come back! Your sister is just a very good friend of mine! Nothing more!"
Baiyun was a little confused by his rubbing of her head, but upon hearing his frank explanation, her tense body and expression instantly relaxed, and she let out a long sigh of relief.
"Oh! That's good! That's good! You scared me! I thought... hehe..."
She scratched her head sheepishly, then her face broke into a bright smile. "You should have said so earlier! I won't misunderstand anymore."
Just as she was about to leave, she suddenly remembered something. "Dr. Xi, are you free? Let's go together! My grandma and sister ask you every week if you can come out for a meal with them. Since you're a doctor, you could check on my sister's condition and tell her what pregnant women should pay attention to!"
Grandma Guan and Guan Wenru did invite him several times, but he was a man after all, and it wouldn't be appropriate for him to go when Commander He wasn't around.
He wanted to refuse, but when he caught a glimpse of someone in a corner not far away, his expression changed slightly, and he nodded for the first time ever. "Alright, it's been a while since I've seen Grandma Guan. I'll go say hello to her."
“Okay.” Baiyun immediately handed him the bicycle. “Then you take me with you. I can’t carry you.”
Xi Mufan smiled and said, "Okay, get in the car."
Soon, Xi Mufan pedaled his bicycle, carrying Bai Yun, the wheels rolling over the somewhat frozen ground of early winter, heading towards Guan Wenru's home.
After they had walked away, Che Xiaoni slowly emerged from behind a pile of hay nearby.
She clearly saw Xi Mufan give things to Bai Yun, smile at Bai Yun, and even saw him... affectionately pat Bai Yun's head!
Che Xiaoni recalled that during this period, no matter what reason she gave to Xi Mufan, whether she wanted to ask him questions or give him something, he would always say that he was busy or that there were other people present. He always deliberately and politely kept his distance, as if he was afraid of being alone with her for even a moment.
But now, the stark contrast is breaking her heart!
She bit her lower lip hard, her face was pale, and her eyes were filled with disappointment.
So just how awful is she that Xi Mufan wouldn't even be friends with her?
...
Xi Mufan and Bai Yun arrived at Courtyard No. 1. As soon as they entered, Bai Yun greeted the military families warmly.
Guan Wanxin and Guan Wenru, who were talking inside, smiled when they heard her voice.
Guan Wanxin went to open the door and saw Xi Mufan standing there. Her eyes lit up with surprise and delight. "Mufan, you're finally here! Come in, come in!"
Xi Mufan quickly greeted her, "Hello, Grandma."
"Okay, okay." Guan Wanxin stepped aside to let them into the house. "Xiaoyun, come in quickly, is it cold outside?"
"Grandma, we're not cold." Bai Yun put the net bag on the table as soon as she walked in. "Sister, Dr. Xi brought you some more food!"
Guan Wanxin and Guan Wenru smiled helplessly.
Guan Wenru looked at Xi Mufan and said, "I have plenty of food here, so please eat more."
She gestured for everyone to sit down, then looked at Xi Mufan and teased, "What wind blew us here today, Dr. Xi? It's usually harder to see you than to see my lover. Did the sun rise in the west?"
Xi Mufan chuckled, "Your mouth is still so sharp. How's your health?"
"It's great." Guan Wenru shared the story of the triplets with them.
Xi Mufan and Bai Yun were both surprised and delighted, and they both offered their congratulations.
However, what Xi Mufan is most interested in right now is that old Mr. Chen. "Wenru, next time you see that old gentleman, could you ask him for me if he takes on any apprentices?"
Guan Wenru raised an eyebrow, "You want to study traditional Chinese medicine?"
"It's never a bad thing to learn more."
"Okay, I'll ask for you next time."
The two chatted for a while longer, then Guan Wenru looked at Bai Yun and asked, "By the way, where's Xiaoni? What's she been busy with lately?"
Bai Yun shrugged. "Xiao Ni has probably been a bit busy lately. I haven't been able to talk to her much. I rarely see her except on my way to and from get off work."
Guan Wenru narrowed her eyes slightly, "Didn't you go to the market together today?"
"No, I asked her to go with me this morning, but she said she was busy."
After Bai Yun finished speaking, she suddenly thought of something, leaned closer to Guan Wenru, and whispered, "Sister, it seems like Sister Xiaoni is chasing after a jerk!"
"Cough..." Xi Mufan choked unexpectedly after taking a sip of tea.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
