Chapter 117 Zhou also learns the truth and breaks down!
Wang Guihua looked at Miao Zhaodi curiously, leaned closer and whispered, "What's the solution?"
Miao Zhaodi looked around the room and said mysteriously, "Zhou Zhiqing came to the countryside alone. Her family is not around and cannot take care of her."
I've inquired, she's only fifteen!
hey-hey……
Sister-in-law, this kind of young girl is so easy to please!
As she spoke, she glanced warily at the door and continued, "Sister-in-law, let me tell you, I know you're an upright person, but sometimes, to achieve your goals, you still have to lose face a little."
At this moment, Wang Guihua's expression was already very bad. She glared at Miao Zhaodi with displeasure on her face.
But Miao Zhaodi couldn't see it: "Besides, even if our construction has some minor flaws, it's not a big problem."
He's grown tall and handsome, with a great personality! He's also very good at farm work!
Supporting my family in the future will be no problem at all!
Although Zhou Zhiqing came from the city and was pretty, no matter how good a woman is, she will eventually get married.
Marrying someone else is not as good as marrying into our construction industry.
"She'll truly enjoy her life after coming to our Xie family!"
"Anyway, we were injured while saving her, so you can let her take care of us personally."
Over time, feelings inevitably develop.
hey-hey……
Maybe it will work out?
"If all else fails, I have one last trick up my sleeve! I guarantee it will work!"
"I have that... Sister-in-law, you know what it is, right? Hehe..."
Wang Guihua slapped Miao Zhaodi hard on the back with a "smack".
"Ouch... Sister-in-law, why did you hit me? It hurts!"
Miao Zhaodi grinned and said.
"Why would I hit you? Where did you get these cowardly thoughts from? Huh?"
You said it yourself, she's just a young girl. How can you do this? Are you even human?
Do you have the nerve to go around saying what you said?
"If you weren't my sister-in-law, I would have gone to the police station in the county town to report you!"
When Miao Zhaodi saw that Wang Guihua was angry, she quickly apologized: "Oh, sister-in-law, I was just saying that!"
I also have a son, so how could I not know how to get a wife?
Is that right? Don't be angry!
Don't be angry anymore, okay?
Wang Guihua rolled her eyes and warned, "Zhao Di, let me tell you, you can only say these things to me."
Don't go around gossiping about Zhou Zhiqing. If you offend him and he beats you up, I won't be responsible!
Miao Zhaodi didn't take it to heart at all: "How could that be? It's true that she knows medicine, but does a doctor know how to hit people?"
I don't believe it!
"Don't believe me? Then go and try it! But let me tell you, Zhou Zhiqing is a good kid, so don't bully him!"
They're also treating the problems that are affecting our family's construction now. If we see them again, we should be more polite to them!
Did you know?
"Don't be silly, can you guarantee you'll never get sick in your life?" Wang Guihua warned.
"Okay, I got it, I got it!"
Seeing that her sister-in-law had been angered by her, Miao Zhaodi didn't dare to say anything more and quickly ran away.
"Pah! With such wicked thoughts, you still dare to say you want to find a wife for your son? If you get a formidable daughter-in-law in the future, let's see how she handles her."
Shaking his head helplessly, he went to the kitchen to cook for his son! Zhou also went up the mountain to collect herbs, storing those he had in his spatial storage and planting those he didn't.
Along the way, I also encountered a wild hawthorn tree and a chestnut tree, which I saved in my space.
As it was getting dark, Zhou finally gathered enough medicinal herbs. It wasn't that he didn't want to go to the county town to buy them; currently, the only place that had Chinese medicinal herbs was the county hospital, but the variety was very limited. So, it was better to come up the mountain himself.
Fortunately, this green mountain area has abundant supplies!
Upon reaching the foot of the mountain, we went directly to the village chief's house and prepared the first dose of herbal medicine for Xie Jianshe!
"Xiao Ye, why don't you eat first? You must be tired after climbing the mountain for so long."
Wang Guihua felt a pang of sympathy seeing Zhou Ye covered in sweat.
Zhou also laughed and said, "It's okay, I'm not hungry yet. Xie Jianshe needs to take his medicine now, I have to go and brew it!"
Wang Guihua wanted to stop her, but it also concerned her son's health, so she sighed and decided not to.
A moment later, Wang Guihua came in with a big smile!
Seeing Zhou busy at the stove, he went to another small stove to work on his own.
Before Zhou Ye had finished brewing the medicine, he saw Wang Guihua carefully walk to his side, holding a bowl of cornmeal dumplings in her hand.
"Auntie, what's wrong?"
Zhou was also puzzled!
Wang Guihua picked up a dumpling and held it to Zhou Ye's mouth: "Xiao Ye, eat quickly, don't starve!"
Zhou Ye subconsciously stepped back: "Auntie, I haven't washed my hands yet, I'm covered in medicine!"
I'll eat it in a bit!
Wang Guihua smiled and said, "Xiao Ye, just treat your aunt as your own aunt, don't be so polite with me!"
Auntie cooled these down, so you can eat them without worry!
Oh, Auntie used a fan, not her mouth! Hehe..."
Zhou Ye was truly touched; it had been so long since anyone had treated her so kindly.
"No need..." she still chose to refuse!
But Wang Guihua genuinely liked and cared for her, so she directly brought the dumpling to her mouth.
"It's alright, child, go ahead and eat! How could you not be hungry? You barely ate anything for lunch and climbed the mountain for so long. What time is it already?"
If you were my child, I would feel so sorry for you!
Zhou softened and ate a dumpling. It was vegetarian, and although the cornmeal was a bit coarse and the taste wasn't very good, it was still delicious!
but……
That's enough!
She was fed a bowl of dumplings and finished it all. Wang Guihua smiled and said, "Good, what a good child!"
These past few days, you've been taking care of the construction, and I've been taking care of you!
After saying that, he hummed a rustic folk song and went to wash the dishes!
It's clear that Wang Guihua is in a very good mood!
"Xie Jianshe... took his medicine!"
The herbal medicine was ready, and a bowl of dark brown, rich herbal medicine was brought to Xie Jianshe's room.
Xie Jianshe weakly opened his eyes, smelled the medicine, and his pupils suddenly contracted.
Zhou was completely stunned!
"You...are afraid of taking medicine?"
Xie Jianshe's ears turned red, and he said, "What? How could a grown man like me be afraid of taking medicine!"
"oh……"
Unexpectedly, just as Zhou finished speaking, Wang Guihua's voice came from outside the door.
“Jianshe, don’t be afraid to take the medicine. It’s something that Xiaoye has been taking for a long time.”
They didn't even have time to eat!
You have to drink it all. Mom got you a piece of candy!
Zhou Ye: ...
Xie Jianshe's face visibly flushed! He looked at Wang Guihua, who had just entered and was unaware of the situation, with a sense of dejection.
"mom……"
"Huh? What's wrong? Did I come in at the wrong time? Sigh... I'm really not worried about you."
You've been afraid of taking medicine since you were little, because you hate the bitterness!
Didn't I bring some candy? It's even White Rabbit candy... Zhou Zhiqing, let me tell you..."
Before he could finish speaking, his eyes suddenly widened as Xie Jianshe picked up the bowl and gulped down the contents.
It was gone in just a few bites!
Wang Guihua gasped in astonishment: "Son...you...when did you stop being afraid of hardship?"
He muttered to himself, "Isn't the medicine Xiao Ye brewed bitter?"
Zhou Ye slowly began, "Auntie, the medicine I brewed is extremely bitter! After all, good medicine tastes bitter but is good for the disease!"
Wang Guihua blinked, glanced at her son who was looking at her with a hint of resentment, and then suddenly became alert!
He slapped his thigh and laughed awkwardly, "Haha...haha...Xiao Ye, I remembered wrong!"
Jianshe has never been afraid of taking medicine since he was a child, and he's never been afraid of bitterness!
hehe……
It's because I'm afraid of hardship! Yes, it's me!
I don't even eat bitter melon!
"Well... Auntie has something to do, so I'll go to the kitchen to get busy! You guys get on with your work!"
With that, the person immediately left!
Xie Jianshe pursed his lips and remained silent, his face contorted with frustration.
"Pfft..."
Zhou couldn't help but laugh out loud. Xie Jianshe not only blushed, but Zhou also felt that Xie Jianshe's whole body turned red.
He handed Xie Jianshe a bowl of candied fruit: "Here, the medicine I brewed is very bitter. It's rare to see someone with such heroic spirit, unafraid of bitterness!"
Want to try this?
Xie Jianshe desperately wanted to put the candied fruit in his mouth right now, but he dared not open his mouth, because if he did, he would probably vomit immediately...
Zhou saw it all and smiled to himself...
He put down the candied fruit, a smile playing on his lips, and said, "It's getting late, I have to go back!"
"Um!"
Xie Jianshe reluctantly agreed.
Never before had I wished Zhou would leave immediately.
As soon as Zhou Ye disappeared, the sound of "vomiting...vomiting..." came from inside the room.
"Pfft..."
Even after Zhou Yeren had reached the main gate, he still couldn't help but burst out laughing again...
This Xie Jianshe is quite interesting.
It was dark and the road was slippery, making it difficult to walk. Zhou was a little scared. There seemed to be some noises around her, so she shone her flashlight into the distance, but she couldn't see very clearly up close.
"who"
"It's me, Su Da!"
Su Da slowly walked out from the roadside!
"You're following me?"
Zhou also frowned!
Su Da said respectfully, "I'm sorry, Comrade Zhou, I'm following your instructions to protect your safety."
But I failed in my duty today!
I almost hurt you! I'm so sorry…
The apology was expressed sincerely. No one could have predicted what happened today, so Zhou really didn't blame Su.
"Su Da, don't blame yourself, it has nothing to do with you. Alright, we should go back now..."
Walls have ears!
Zhou didn't want to talk about what happened today in public.
Su Da nodded and followed Zhou Ye three meters behind without saying a word.
After Zhou Ye returned, he casually greeted Bai Xue and went back to his room!
Something's not right, something's really wrong with me!
Is it a loss of memory, or something else?
Mingming's brother told her that he was going to the mountain to rescue Grandpa and that she should wait at home.
But……
When exactly did I go up the mountain?
How could she not remember?
When she regains consciousness, it will be a matter of life and death!
Grandpa calls himself Xiao Ye?
What about the older brother?
Was my brother there before? Did he take me up the mountain?
"Thump!"
Looking out the open window, a note was thrown in.
"Come here immediately!"
This is my grandfather's handwriting!
What happened again? Or did Grandpa want to talk to me?
Zhou also felt like he was caught in a mystery!
After getting dressed, I didn't want to disturb Bai Xue, but to my surprise, Bai Xue was making steamed buns late at night!
"Sister Zhou, are you going out?"
"Yes, that's right!"
Bai Xue didn't ask any more questions, but simply told them to be careful and asked if she wanted to come along.
After Zhou refused, Bai Xue said that she would leave the door open for her!
"Knock knock...Grandpa, it's me!"
The door opened, and Zhou entered silently.
Grandpa sat in the main room, silently smoking his pipe.
"You're here? How's the Xie family boy?"
Zhou also told his grandfather about Xie Jianshe's situation, and then asked curiously, "Grandpa, I've noticed that you're very concerned about the village chief's family, why?"
Grandpa gave a wry smile, then began to reminisce about the past: "Xiao Ye, the village chief's family is a good family!"
When we first arrived, everyone avoided us because of our immigration status! Many villagers were very xenophobic towards us!
Even if it's work, they can't be assigned to work with us!
They say it's bad luck!
Do you know what we lived like back then? They were disgusted by our appearance!
But the village chief brought it all to an end!
He has been kind to us!
Grandpa's eyes were red when he said these things.
Zhou Ye moved his mouth, but still didn't speak, waiting for his grandfather to speak.
"The Xie family has saved us from countless disasters, especially Jianshe, who couldn't openly feed us back then."
Deliver it quietly in the dead of night!
If it weren't for him, we would have starved to death long ago! He only stopped working once we had adapted to everything here.
In the end, though, it was all in vain that I let him down!
Then he looked at Zhou Ye intently and said, "My child, I truly believe he is someone I can entrust my life to."
He can take care of you!
Look, you were personally involved in what happened today. What would have happened if Xie Jianshe hadn't been there? What would have happened to Grandpa?
Grandpa was scared!
I'm an old man, I'm fine with anything!
But you can't!
You're our family's only son!
Zhou Ye finally couldn't hold back: "Grandpa, is repaying a debt of gratitude only possible by offering yourself in marriage?"
As you said, our family situation is complicated. If I marry into the Xie family, I will be a burden to them.
"Then we're not repaying a debt of gratitude, we're repaying kindness with enmity!"
Zhou Weiren choked!
That's what they say, but others will be wary and won't act easily!
But before he could think, Zhou suddenly asked, "Grandpa, have you seen my brother today?"
"What"
He didn't react for a moment.
"Grandpa, today is strange! I told my brother about it, and he said he would come to find you!"
Let me wait for news at home!
But……
Why am I the one on the mountain?
Zhou Weiren fell silent for a moment!
Zhou Ye felt a little panicked: "Grandpa, say something, what exactly happened?"
Why am I on the mountain?
Where did my brother go next?
"Why……"
Zhou Weiren sighed deeply!
"Xiao Ye, do you really think you have an older brother?" Zhou Weiren looked into Zhou Ye's eyes and suddenly asked.
Zhou was completely dumbfounded and asked blankly, "Grandpa, what do you mean? My brother and I grew up together, why don't I have a brother?"
Besides, you're our own grandfather, don't you know that?
When we were sent to the countryside, you entrusted me to my uncle's care, but my brother insisted on going with you, saying he wanted to protect you.
What exactly happened between you and your brother? Why aren't you together?
Even though Zhou Weiren felt sorry for his granddaughter, he still had to tell her the truth.
"Xiao Ye, there is no older brother in this world. Your parents only had you!"
You don't have a brother, understand?
Zhou Ye frowned, looking at his grandfather in disbelief, as if his grandfather had told the biggest joke ever!
She felt a slight pain in her heart, as if some truth was about to burst forth...
Grandpa must be joking. How could there be no older brother?
When I was sent to the countryside, my brother told me to stay in Beijing and that he would protect our family.
Is all of this fake?
impossible!
Zhou didn't believe it either!
She clutched her grandfather's sleeve tightly, her voice trembling with tears, almost pleading, "Grandpa, don't lie to me. How could I not have a brother? My brother is very good to me."
He always appears to save me whenever I'm in danger!
How could he not be the older brother?
Grandpa, are you saying this on purpose because you think I'm disobedient?
Yes or no?
grandfather……
Tell me, you're just trying to scare me! Aren't you? If I really don't have a brother, then who is it?
Who is it?
Zhou Weiren's eyes were filled with tears. He tenderly wiped away Zhou Ye's tears and said in a hoarse voice, "Xiao Ye, there has never been a Zhou Ye! There is no brother! There really isn't!"
Even if Grandpa is angry, he wouldn't scare my little Ye like that!
Yes or no? "
"Your brother's appearance is just your fantasy! It's something you came up with yourself, Xiao Ye, you're sick!"
Did you know?
Zhou shook his head in disbelief: "No, no, Grandpa is wrong! My friend Bai Xue, she has met my brother!"
"Really, Grandpa, you have to believe me!"
Zhou Weiren moved his lips, then choked out, "Xiao Ye, you're really sick! We'll investigate your parents' matter slowly!"
"Grandpa will take you to see a doctor, okay?"
Zhou Ye completely broke down!
"Impossible! I can't be imagining things! Grandpa, you're lying to me, you're just lying to me!"
"You want me to do what you say first? Are you trying to control me?"
Zhou Weiren said with heartache, "How could this be? Xiao Ye..."
Zhou retreated, and then retreated again: "No, absolutely not!"
Suddenly, he turned and ran out, seemingly tireless, or perhaps filled with a violent force...
They rushed straight to the educated youth settlement!
Fortunately, there was no one on the road; it was dark, and everyone was asleep!
"Snow White!"
"Hey, Sister Zhou, why are you back so soon?" Bai Xue was busy making steamed buns and didn't have time to look at Zhou Ye!
When he looked back, he found Zhou Ye staring intently at him with sharp eyes.
A thought struck me: What happened to Sister Zhou? Why does she look so disheveled?
She hurried over to Zhou Ye's side and looked her over: "Sister Zhou, what's wrong? What happened?"
Is someone bullying you?
I'm going to beat her to death!
Unexpectedly, Zhou grabbed her wrist tightly and pulled her directly into the bedroom!
"Bai Xue, I have a question for you! Answer me carefully and seriously, and don't lie to me!"
Bai Xue paused for a moment, then immediately said, "Okay!"
She would never lie to Sister Zhou!
Yes, it's impossible!
"You've met my brother, haven't you?"
Bai Xue panicked for a moment. How... should she answer this?
"I...yes, I've seen it before!"
After thinking it over for a moment, Bai Xue answered decisively!
Zhou Ye breathed a sigh of relief!
She said that Grandpa was lying to her, how could it be true? What exactly did Grandpa want to do?
Once he caught his breath, Zhou also asked, "Thank you so much! You really helped me a lot!"
Isn't my brother handsome?
Bai Xue gave an awkward laugh and said, "Yes...yes, my brother is so handsome! He has a great personality and is incredibly patient!"
Sister Zhou, you're so lucky to have such a brother!
Zhou Ye lowered his head, and the smile on his lips disappeared.
My brother is handsome, that's true, but a good personality? Impossible! Patience? Even more impossible!
"Are you lying to me?"
Zhou Ye raised his head, his eyes no longer showing the gentle friendliness they had before, but filled with doubt and distrust!
Bai Xue is my friend, how could she lie to me?
Could it be that she and Grandpa are in cahoots?
What are they planning to do behind my back?
Bai Xue panicked immediately: "No, no, sister... how could I lie to you?"
Sister Zhou, I'm very good to you, aren't I?
Did I say something wrong?
"Wrong, all wrong! My brother has a terrible temper; he's reckless, bold, and impatient. You're saying the exact opposite."
Why?
Why did you say something wrong?
Zhou Ye stared at Bai Xue with bloodshot eyes, as if he needed her to explain herself!
Bai Xue was terrified, her voice trembling as she said, "Sister Zhou, please don't panic. You... sit down and tell me slowly, okay?"
"I'm asking you, why did you say it wrong? Didn't you just see it?" Zhou Ye's tears fell down in a steady stream.
Bai Xue's eyes immediately reddened...
She pouted and said in a tearful voice, "Sister Zhou, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to lie to you!"
Really, Sister Zhou, your brother is just a little different. I have actually met him.
He... is slightly different!
Zhou Ye slumped to the ground in despair!
Looking helplessly at Bai Xue, he said, "My brother... doesn't exist, right?"
Bai Xue couldn't hold back any longer and began to sob softly.
She hugged Zhou Ye tightly, stroking her hair: "Sister Zhou, it's okay, it's okay, it's just a small problem!"
Things will get better gradually.
"Sister Zhou, let's take it slow, okay?"
"No rush. Besides, even if we take a step back, we have an older brother, which I think is pretty good!"
I don't think he meant you any harm!
Besides... it hasn't affected our lives at all!
Sister Zhou, don't be afraid!
I'll always stand by your side, okay?
"Heh...hehe...haha..." Zhou Ye laughed bitterly.
With a loud slap, he slapped himself: "Zhou Ye, come out here! Come out here! I want to ask you, why did you show up here?"
You clearly don't exist, so what's the point of your appearance?
You've always known that your existence is abnormal, haven't you?
Why didn't you tell me?
Why? "
"Zhou Ye, come out here!"
Seeing that Zhou Ye was about to hit her again, Bai Xue felt extremely distressed: "Sister Zhou, please don't do this, please don't do this, okay?"
Aren't we doing well now?
Let yourself off the hook, okay?
Nobody will know about this, really! I promise!
Zhou Ye looked as if she had been pulled out of tears, completely devoid of life.
Of course, she didn't answer Bai Xue...
"Tap tap..."
"Who?" Zhou Ye's heart jumped into his throat! He looked outside warily.
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