"Yes!" The person next to him immediately responded and turned to convey the order.
Lin Hui also came to the scene and stood next to Director Li, looking worried and speaking gently, "Old Li, don't be too anxious. This rain will eventually stop. Take it slow, safety is the most important thing."
Director Li glanced at her, his brows relaxing slightly. "I know, it just caused a lot of delays."
Lin Hui lowered her eyes slightly, a barely perceptible smile curving her lips.
She gently brushed the mud off Director Li's shoulder. "Business is important, but you can't neglect your health. What will happen to the work if something happens to you? What will I do?"
Director Li looked at her tenderly and gently held her soft hand. "Don't worry, how could I bear to abandon you?"
Lin Hui lowered her eyes, concealing the sarcasm in them.
This seemingly sudden mudslide was not a natural disaster at all, but rather the result of her own planning.
She had contacted people lurking in the area beforehand, and they secretly cut down large trees that stabilized the mountainside during the torrential rain, loosening the soil at the foot of the slope, all to create this accident.
If it succeeds, that would be the best outcome.
If she fails, she has other alternatives.
Unexpectedly, the heavens were so cooperative; the rain poured down harder and harder, inadvertently helping her out.
Lin Hui's purpose was clear: firstly, to use a mudslide to cut off the railway and block the route of the General Corps, preventing them from returning for a short period of time. Even if it was only a temporary obstruction, it would still disrupt their plans.
Secondly, this also gave her ample time to stay here and obtain the precious external injury prescription from Xu Xinghe.
She will continue to maintain a gentle and warm demeanor, cultivate a good relationship with Xu Xinghe, and make that naive girl completely let down her guard and regard her as a trustworthy sister-in-law.
Then, taking advantage of her status as Director Li's wife, she would find opportunities to subtly inquire, or obtain the complete prescription firsthand by claiming she was helping Director Li when Xu Xinghe was willing to share it.
In the final and most crucial step, she would secretly alter the core proportions of the prescription and then hand the fake prescription over to Director Li.
In this way, she could not only secretly obtain the real prescription but also complete her secret mission.
It also allows the General Staff to obtain invalid, altered prescriptions.
Even if it's just a temporary obstacle, it's enough for her to escape calmly, take the real medicine prescription, and leave this place, thus making a great contribution.
Thinking of this, Lin Hui looked up in the direction of the military headquarters.
She quickly withdrew her gaze, put on her gentle expression again, and said softly to Director Li, "Let's go back to the guesthouse first. It's raining heavily here, and there's nothing we can do to help. Don't get soaked here. We'll come back and check on things when the rain gets a little lighter."
Director Li nodded.
In the rain, the two figures gradually disappeared into the distance.
Back at the guesthouse, Lin Hui helped Director Li take off his coat. "Old Li, I'm worried that Xinghe might not have anything to eat at home alone. Why don't I go check on her?"
"No, it's still raining, and the military has a canteen."
Lin Hui glanced at him. "What are you talking about? Do you think the cafeteria food is the same as what I get?"
She lowered her voice and chuckled softly, "Do you still want the prescription? It's in times of crisis that our true feelings become apparent. If I don't go with her when it rains, when will I?"
“That makes sense…” Director Li thought it made sense and gently pulled Lin Hui into his arms. “Then I’ll have to trouble you, Madam.”
"It's not hard work, I'm going now." Lin Hui hurriedly rummaged through her suitcase and pulled out a box of beautifully packaged pastries, grabbed an umbrella and headed out.
It was still drizzling outside.
Holding an umbrella, Lin Hui walked unsteadily to the gate of Xu Xinghe's courtyard and gently knocked on the door. "Xinghe, are you home?"
Xu Xinghe had just finished tidying up her tools in the medicinal herb field when she heard this and quickly opened the door. She was somewhat surprised to see her. "Sister-in-law, why did you come in such heavy rain?"
"It's raining and the roads are slippery, so I was worried you wouldn't want to go out to buy food." Lin Hui walked in with a smile, handing over the box of snacks she was carrying. "I brought some osmanthus cake from the capital. It's sweet but not greasy. Try it."
Xu Xinghe frowned slightly as she looked at the box of delicate pastries.
She had already accepted Lin Hui's cosmetics, and now she was bringing snacks as well; she felt really bad about it.
She turned and went into the house, took out a small brocade box from the cabinet, and handed it to Lin Hui. "Sister-in-law, you gave me so many things before, but I never had a chance to reciprocate. This is just a small token of my appreciation, you must accept it."
Lin Hui opened the brocade box and saw two exquisite little pieces of jewelry inside.
While not priceless, they all exude exquisite craftsmanship.
It's obvious at a glance that this was definitely not bought from an outside supply and marketing cooperative.
She immediately waved her hand in refusal, "Xinghe, you silly child, why are you being so polite with me! I gave you this gift because I genuinely like you, how could I accept your return gift?"
“Sister-in-law, if you don’t accept it, I’ll never dare to take anything from you again.” Xu Xinghe’s attitude was firm as she stuffed the brocade box into her hands. “How can we only let you give when we’re together? I’ll feel at ease if you accept it.”
Looking at her earnest eyes, Lin Hui knew that refusing again would only create distance, so she could only accept it helplessly, "You're really too serious. Then I won't be polite."
Her gaze fell on one of the pearl hair clips.
The pearls on the hair clip are round and full, and the design is simple and beautiful.
She took it out, her tone somewhat affectionate, "This hair clip is so pretty, Xinghe, would you help me put it on?"
"Okay." Xu Xinghe took the hair clip and asked Lin Hui to turn around.
She gently brushed aside the stray hairs by the other woman's ear, carefully pinned the hair clip to her hair bun, adjusted its position a few times, and said, "Okay, sister-in-law, it looks great, it suits you."
Lin Hui raised her hand to touch the hair clip on her head, looked at her reflection in the small mirror on the wall, and suddenly her eyes reddened.
Large tears rolled down her cheeks. She raised her hand to cover her mouth, her shoulders trembling slightly, her expression pitiful. "If I had a daughter, she would be as big as you now, and she would put a hair clip on me like this, and talk to me..."
Xu Xinghe was startled by her sudden tears. "Sister-in-law, don't be sad..."
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry." Lin Hui quickly wiped away her tears and forced a smile. "It's all because of this awful weather. The rain is making people irritable and my emotions are unstable. I didn't mean anything by it, I just suddenly felt a bit sentimental. Don't take it to heart."
As she spoke, she secretly observed Xu Xinghe's expression.
This self-inflicted injury tactic worked!
Women are soft-hearted; they can easily lower someone's guard with just a few words.
She was Director Li's wife, a military dependent, so Xu Xinghe naturally wouldn't be wary of her.
Then I can approach her in a planned way and I believe I can get the prescription for the external injury medicine soon.
Lin Hui turned around and opened the box of pastries she had brought.
The sweet aroma of osmanthus cake instantly filled the air, with neatly arranged pieces that shone with an enticing off-white color.
"Try it." Lin Hui picked up a piece and handed it to her. "This is something I specially had someone buy from a time-honored brand in the capital. It's not easy to get this kind of food normally. Have a few more pieces."
Xu Xinghe took it, took a bite, and found the sweet and glutinous texture mixed with a faint osmanthus fragrance to be delicious.
Lin Hui suddenly sighed, "Xinghe, I know that sometimes I'm too enthusiastic, which might make people feel uncomfortable or even a little overwhelmed. But I just can't control it. When I see a child I like, I want to treat her with all my heart. If you find me annoying, please don't keep it to yourself, just tell me directly."
"No." Xu Xinghe certainly wouldn't say anything heart-wrenching at this time. "Sister-in-law, you're such a good person, how could I find you annoying?"
"That's good." Lin Hui smiled. "Then I won't disturb your rest any longer. Take your time eating. If you're still hungry, your sister-in-law will bring you more next time."
After saying that, without waiting for Xu Xinghe's response, she picked up the umbrella that was placed aside, opened it, and turned to walk out of the courtyard gate.
The raindrops pattered on her long dress, soaking it and making her already slender figure appear even thinner and more frail.
She didn't turn around, but simply held up her umbrella and walked step by step into the drizzling rain.
It quickly became a tiny figure and disappeared at the end of the alley.
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