Chapter 38 Chapter 38 (Minor Repair) Geng Yunye...
Geng Yunye was delayed for a while by Chen Ying. When he arrived at the hospital, Cheng Xin had already finished delivering the rabbit.
In the rabbit nest, three cubs were dead, and only two were still moving weakly.
Fortunately, Cheng Xin had prepared a delivery room for the rabbits in advance. She moved gently and carefully transferred the cleaned cubs and the weak mother rabbit to the main room.
Cheng Lei was busy adding fresh grass to the rabbit's nest. He was usually the one cutting the grass, and he was hoping that the rabbits would give birth safely. However, three of the cubs died during the first birth, and he felt very sad.
He suddenly raised his head and stared at Chen Ying with a hint of anger and confusion in his voice: "Why do rabbits give birth to babies early?"
Chen Ying was frightened by his sudden look, her eyes flickering and she waved her hands hurriedly to explain: "I don't know, if you don't believe me, check it out, I really didn't do anything to the rabbit." She just kicked the rabbit's nest a few times when no one was around, but who knew that the rabbit suddenly fell to the ground and started twitching.
Geng Yunye frowned and squatted down to carefully observe the rabbit nest that had just been emptied. After a moment, he found a clue and pointed to the fence on the door of the rabbit nest. He said calmly: "There are footprints on the door of the rabbit nest."
Chen Ying's face turned pale instantly, and she burst into tears without warning.
"I know you don't believe me, but I really didn't do anything to the rabbit. I swear if I hurt the rabbit, no one will like me anymore!"
Seeing this, Xu Fengxia stepped forward to stop them, "Pooh, pooh, pooh, kids, don't swear randomly. We're not doubting you, we're just asking about the situation because you're the only one at home."
Chen Ying was already feeling guilty, so she took this opportunity to vent all the grievances she had just suffered outside the door, crying, "Anyway, I'm not likable, and I've been disliked since I was a child, so just consider it my fault."
Cheng Lei curled his lips and turned his head away, muttering to himself that he had only asked a question, but why did Chen Ying react so strongly.
Cheng Xin took a deep breath, suppressed her suspicion of Chen Ying, and took out the letter from Liu Cuicui: "There's a letter from your family."
She had already started to suspect Chen Ying. Rabbits are naturally timid and easily frightened. How could a pregnant rabbit suddenly give birth prematurely when she and her brother had done their best to take care of it? But there was no solid evidence, and there were outsiders at home.
When Chen Ying heard this, her shoulders trembled slightly due to nervousness. She sobbed softly, took the letter, glanced at the contents, and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
She choked up and said, "I'll pack up and go home now."
Xu Fengxia quickly grabbed her arm and persuaded her, "It's already afternoon. You can still catch the bus tomorrow morning. Your brother still has a week to get married."
Chen Ying knew that she had to go back and, if possible, convince her family to support her in starting a business.
She wiped her tears and sniffed: "I'll go pack my things first." Then she hurried back to the house.
After Geng Yunye finished moving the things from the car, he walked up to Xu Fengxia and said, "Auntie, I have to go. If I am any later, I will have to travel at night."
Wang Xiuping hurriedly tried to persuade him to stay: "Why are you leaving in such a hurry? I said I'd make you some egg pancakes. Stay at my house tonight."
Geng Yunye declined with a smile, his eyes unconsciously following Cheng Xin's figure, and explained: "I only borrowed the tricycle for one day, and I have to return it to him tonight. Maybe he will need it tomorrow. By the way, I will go to the hospital to see if Uncle Cheng needs any help."
Wang Xiuping had to give up trying to persuade him to stay. She said with a look of regret, "You have helped us a lot. I would feel bad if I don't invite you to my home for a meal."
"Aunt, let me taste your cooking next time when you have time." Geng Yunye responded with a smile.
Xu Fengxia gently pushed her daughter and said, "Go and see them off quickly."
Cheng Xin raised the corners of her mouth slightly, with a faint smile, and personally escorted Geng Yunye to the door, and gently reminded him, "Be careful on the road, pay attention to safety."
Geng Yunye felt a pang of pain in his heart when he saw Cheng Xin pretending to be relaxed.
His eyes were full of concern. "I know you feel bad. Anyone would be worried if their rabbit died. Rabbits can reproduce. Once it recovers, the next litter will surely be large and strong. By then, the yard will be full of lively little rabbits. Your worry will become how to sterilize the rabbits."
Cheng Xin pulled out an unnatural smile, waved her hand casually, and said in a pretentious and cheerful voice: "I know, it's not that sad actually, it's just a pity to see the little rabbit die just after it was born."
She originally wanted to earn some money to support her family by raising rabbits, but she felt so sad to see these little lives die at birth. The dead little rabbit lay in her palm, as if it was still curious about the world, but it was no longer alive. This scene lingered in her mind, and even if she tried to pretend that nothing was wrong, she couldn't hide the loss and sadness in her heart.
Geng Yunye did not turn around and leave immediately. Cheng Xin's gloomy look still made him feel like he was being scratched by a cat.
He put one hand in his pocket, looking hesitant as if he wanted to say something.
Cheng Xin stared at him without blinking, waiting for his next words.
Geng Yunye clenched his fists and unclenched them several times before he made up his mind and suddenly took out a navy blue handkerchief from his trouser pocket.
I would rather embarrass myself than let her continue to be sad.
He avoided looking at Cheng Xin and stammered, "The embroidery on this handkerchief is so bad. I thought if you could help fix it, you might be happier when you see it in the future."
After saying this, Geng Yunye quickly added: "I know this is a bit troublesome for you, but if you don't want to, forget it." He stood there awkwardly, like a young wife standing in the corner as punishment, completely losing his usual resolute soldier appearance.
"You also embroidered the handkerchief?"
Cheng Xin was surprised and curious. She took the handkerchief and unfolded it gently. Seeing her name embroidered crookedly on it, she couldn't help but burst out laughing: "Your original embroidery is quite personal."
Geng Yunye touched his nose and smiled sheepishly: "I just embroidered it casually when I was free. Can you make it look better?"
Cheng Xin raised her lips and smiled from the bottom of her heart, "Okay, leave it to me. I promise to make it beautiful for you."
Geng Yunye looked at her with tenderness in his eyes, and they smiled at each other.
Chen Ying returned to her room and leaned against the door, her heart pounding. She knew her behavior had aroused suspicion, so she racked her brains to think of a solution, "No, I have to think of a way to get over this..."
As night fell, Chen Ying quietly slipped to the rabbit hole while no one was paying attention.
She wanted to destroy the footprints found by Geng Yunye, but just as she approached the rabbit hive, she saw Cheng Lei coming towards her with a bundle of freshly cut grass.
Chen Ying was so frightened that she almost cried out. Her brain was working rapidly. She immediately squatted down and pretended to check on the rabbits, muttering to herself, "Little rabbits, you have to grow up quickly."
Cheng Lei frowned and said suspiciously, "Don't touch it. We are not sure whether this litter of rabbits is pregnant or not. Don't get scared again."
Chen Ying looked aggrieved and explained, "I know, I just came to check on the other rabbits. I was too excited just now."
As she spoke, she took out a handful of dogtail grass from her pocket and carefully placed it next to the rabbit's nest, saying flatteringly, "I picked this specially when I went to the back mountain. You often mentioned that rabbits like to eat fresh grass, and I kept it in mind."
Cheng Lei still had doubts, but he didn't say much.
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