Chapter 8 Bought for You
When we got home, Song Meilan and her husband had already prepared the meal.
The food was still not that good, just some bread, salted vegetables and a watery soup.
After eating these meals, Ji Zheng realized what bland soup meant.
After dinner, everyone went back to their rooms one after another, and Ji Hean cleaned up the pots and bowls as usual.
Since Ji Hean didn't have anything to do in the afternoon, Ji Zheng didn't stop them.
When going to bed, Ji Zheng realized that Ji He'an had not eaten any of the candies he had given them, and he had even left them on the table.
Ji Zheng looked at the candies on the table, frowned, and wondered, could it be that Ji Hean doesn’t like sweet things?
But as soon as this idea came up, it was rejected by Ji Zheng. After all, Ji Hean didn't look like the kind of people who could eat candy at home.
At this time, Ji Hean came in after washing up. Ji Zheng thought it would be better to ask him directly than to guess by himself.
"Why don't you eat this candy?" Ji Zheng asked.
Ji Hean was still huddled together. When he heard Ji Zheng's question, he carefully looked up at Ji Zheng, then glanced at the candy on the table.
There was some confusion on his face. It was not that he didn't want to eat it, nor that he didn't like to eat it, but he thought that Ji Zheng asked him to hold the candy. He didn't expect that Ji Zheng gave it to him.
"I...I..." Ji Hean hesitated, unable to speak for a long time.
When Ji Zheng saw him like this, he probably guessed the reason.
"I bought this candy for you." Ji Zheng explained, "It's too late today, eat it tomorrow."
Did you buy the candy for him?
Ji Hean stood there in a daze, with a confused expression on his skinny face.
Ji Zheng was tired after a long day, and the light in the room was very dim, so he didn't notice the expression on Ji Hean's face.
"Come and go to sleep." He waved at Ji Hean.
Ji Hean walked over obediently.
Listening to Ji Zheng's breathing, Ji Hean's mind was still a little confused, and Ji Zheng's words that the candy was bought for him kept echoing in his ears.
He glanced sideways at Ji Zheng very carefully, his round eyes filled with doubt and confusion.
Why was Ji Zheng suddenly so nice to him?
The moonlight from outside shone through the window paper. The light was very dim, and I couldn't tell what kind of insect was chirping in the night.
...
In a blink of an eye, it was the day agreed with the peddler, but today they all had to go to the fields.
Although the land we were going to was not big, it was very far away. Looking at the dry food that Ji's mother was holding, I knew that we would not be able to return by noon.
Ji Zheng had to find a way to stay at home, otherwise he and the peddler would miss the opportunity to get the medicine.
The injuries on Ji and An's necks seem to be getting worse these past two days. If they are not treated with medicine, they will probably start to rot.
Got to find a reason to stay home.
After thinking for a while, he decided to pretend to be sick.
Everyone else packed up and carried their farm tools to get ready to go. Ji Zheng also walked to the door with a hoe.
"It rained last night..."
"The land should be easier to deal with today."
"Yes, it can save a lot of effort."
At this time, Ji Feng was holding a hoe and chatting with Ji's father, waiting for Ji's mother who was packing dry food in the house.
Ji Zheng stood silently beside Ji Feng, and when he found the right opportunity, his body went limp and he fell to the ground.
"Ah! What happened?" Ji Feng quickly supported Ji Zheng.
Father Ji also hurried forward and asked, "What's the matter?"
Ji Zheng put on a weak look and said in a sad tone, "It's nothing, I just feel a little dizzy."
After hearing this, the expressions on Ji's father and Ji Feng's faces suddenly became solemn. After all, the original owner had injured his brain.
"Is it serious?" Ji's father asked hurriedly. If it was serious, it would cost money again.
"It's okay, Dad, don't worry, I'm just a little dizzy." Ji Zheng decided to pretend to the end.
As he said this, he pulled away the hand that was being supported by Ji Feng and took two steps to the side, as if to prove to Ji's father and the others that he was fine.
Seeing this, Ji's father and Ji Feng both breathed a sigh of relief.
"It's okay..."
Before Ji Feng could finish his words, he saw Ji Zheng swaying from side to side like a blade of grass blown by the wind, as if he would fall to the ground in the next second.
He quickly stepped forward to support Ji Zheng.
Ji Zheng took advantage of the situation and focused his strength on Ji Feng.
Father Ji was angry again. He frowned and said, "Just rest at home today."
"Dad, I'm fine. I'm just a little dizzy." Ji Zheng was waiting to hear this, but he still pretended to be in a panic.
As he said this, he tried to push away Ji Feng who was supporting him.
When Ji's father saw how weak he looked, his brows furrowed even deeper.
"Stop talking about it. You just got well. Just rest at home today."
This time, the tone and voice were much heavier, revealing a sense of unapologetic attitude.
"Boss, send him back to the room." Father Ji turned to Ji Feng and said.
Ji Feng nodded.
At this time, everyone else had packed up and came out with farm tools. Seeing Ji Zheng like this, they all asked him what was wrong.
Ji Zheng said a few words in a pretentious manner.
What farmers fear most is getting sick. No matter whether it is a major illness or a minor one, it means spending money. So when they heard that Ji Zheng was not feeling well, they all asked him to go back to his room and rest.
I was afraid that he would get seriously ill and have to spend money to see a doctor. He spent a lot of money on his treatment when he was sick a few days ago. If it happens again, the family will be emptied.
Ji Zheng glanced at Ji Hean who was carrying a large basket in the corner. His eyes turned and he raised his hand weakly waved at Ji Hean, motioning him to come over.
After receiving the instructions, Ji Hean trotted to Ji Zheng.
Looking at Ji Zheng's dying appearance, there was a hint of worry in his eyes.
"Brother, just let He'an help me go back." Ji Zheng leaned on Ji He'an as he said that.
Of course, on the surface he seemed to be leaning his whole body on Ji He'an, but secretly he was holding back his strength, otherwise Ji He'an's small body would have fallen apart.
Ji Hean is Ji Zheng's husband. When Ji Zheng said this, Ji Feng let go of Ji Zheng and said, "Okay."
Ji's mother looked at Ji Zheng's limp appearance. After all, he was her son. She said with some worry on her face, "Why don't we go to the town to take a look?"
As soon as these words came out, Ji Zheng instantly felt that everyone's eyes were focused on him.
Seeing a doctor means spending money, and going to town to see a doctor means spending even more money.
They still eat from the same big pot and have not separated the family, and all the money in the house is shared.
Ji Zheng had already spent a large sum of money a few days ago, and now he had to spend again. Everyone else felt a little uncomfortable.
Even though they are brothers, everyone is selfish, especially a family like theirs that is poor and has many sisters.
In a family like theirs, money is often more important than love.
Ji Zheng knew this, so he waved his hand and said, "Mom, I'm fine. I just need to take a rest."
Seeing Ji Zheng's refusal, Ji's mother didn't try to persuade him anymore and felt relieved.
"Then you should have a good rest at home." Ji's mother said. After thinking for a while, she glanced at Ji Hean and added, "You don't have to go to the third brother's house either. Just stay at home and look after the third brother."
These words were directed at Ji and An.
Ji Hean nodded slightly to indicate that he heard it.
Ji's mother was not angry about Ji He'an's behavior. After all, they had been together for a year and she understood Ji He'an a little bit. Although he always kept silent, he was still very diligent.
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Ji Zheng pretended to be sick and took a nap. When he woke up, the sun was already high in the sky.
Because there was no clock, he didn't know what time it was.
When I walked out of the room, I saw Ji and An drying their clothes.
I guess Ji Hean went to wash clothes while I was sleeping.
For some reason, Ji Zheng felt a little embarrassed.
After drying his clothes, Ji Hean turned around and saw Ji Zheng standing at the door. He was startled but quickly calmed down.
"Alang...you..." His voice was still small.
"I feel much better." Ji Zheng lied without blushing or beating his heart.
"What time is it now?" he asked.
"Si time." Ji Hean replied.
Although Ji Zheng's attitude towards him has changed a lot now, he is still very afraid of Ji Zheng. When facing Ji Zheng, he still dares not speak loudly or look up at people.
It was around eleven or twelve o'clock. Ji Zheng calculated in his mind, but he didn't know whether the peddler had come or not.
Thinking of this, he asked again, "Did you hear the peddler's bell today?"
"No." Ji Hean replied.
It seems that the peddler has not come yet. After all, he would knock on the bell every time he came, and the sound of the bell was quite loud. Besides, his house was not far from where the peddler sold his goods.
Seeing that Ji Zheng stopped talking, Ji Hean turned around and left quietly. He still had to go cut grass to feed the ducks.
Ji Zheng didn't say anything about Ji Hean's behavior, and even felt relieved.
Looking at the clothes still dripping in the yard and thinking of Ji Hean's thin little body, Ji Zheng sighed.
I felt a little sad in my heart. If I remembered correctly, Ji Hean was only sixteen years old.
But he was only eighteen years old, had never been in love, and had never liked anyone. He suddenly had a wife, and he really didn't know what to do.
Especially when Ji and An faced him, they were always like a rabbit seeing a wolf and were extremely scared of him.
This dynasty was particularly harsh on couples. Women and men could still get divorced, but couples and men could only get divorced.
Generally speaking, abandoned couples don't have an easy life. Most of them have only one way out, which is death.
Therefore, he and Ji He'an must not be separated, otherwise Ji He'an will definitely not survive.
So Ji and An are tied to him for the rest of their lives.
After receiving this information, Ji Zheng did not feel annoyed at all, and even felt a sense of relief that he could not explain.
At this time, the sound of bronze bells was heard in the distance.
The peddler is here.
Ji Zheng stuck his head out to take a look, then turned back into the room and took the few remaining coins.
When we arrived at the dam, we saw the peddler pushing a cart filled with things that were dizzying to the eyes.
There weren't many people around now, so Ji Zheng strode forward.
As soon as the peddler saw Ji Zheng, a smile appeared on his face and he took out a small bottle from the bag slung over his shoulder. The bottle was very small, only the size of two thumbs.
"This is the medicine I agreed to bring you last time." The peddler handed the bottle in his hand to Ji Zheng with a smile.
Ji Zheng took it and pulled out the wooden cork. The white paste exuded a faint medicinal fragrance that smelled cool.
After putting the medicine away, Ji Zheng took out the remaining money and gave it to the peddler.
The peddler counted the money with a smile on his face. After making sure it was all right, he put it in his wallet and said with a smile, "Would you like to buy anything else?"
Ji Zheng didn't have a penny on him, what else could he buy? He shook his head.
He turned around and was about to go back to give Ji Hean medicine, but before he had taken two steps, he was stopped by a voice.
The voice came from behind. He turned around and saw a man who looked about the same age as him. According to the original owner's memory, this man was called Li Wencheng.
They were from the same village and had played together when they were young. Later, Li Wencheng's father made some money in business, so he opened a shop in the town and the whole family moved there.
However, during the busy farming season every year, I would come back to help with the planting at home.
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