Enjoy yourself
Jiang Yi ran several hundred meters away in one breath, and Shangguan Muya and Xia Zhi couldn't catch up with her. When the two arrived, they saw her sitting alone by the lake in a daze, her back view looking particularly lonely and desolate.
The sun was about to set behind the western mountains, and a sliver of crimson light on the horizon was reflected on the water. The water moved with the wind, and a gentle breeze rippled across the lake, creating shimmering waves that captivated the viewer.
The two of them caught their breath, took a deep breath and then exhaled slowly, and slowly approached Jiang Yi, sitting down on either side of her.
"Miss……"
"Jiang Yi, if you're feeling down, why not talk to us? Don't keep it all bottled up inside."
Jiang Yi chuckled softly, "I'm fine, just a little scared, scared that He Lin is dead..."
As if suddenly realizing what she had said, she turned her head and spat, "Pah, pah, pah, what am I saying! He'll be fine."
Shangguan Muya smiled: "You see, you still believe in Young Master Lin, right? He needs you by his side most right now."
Jiang Yi gave a bitter smile: "There's nothing I can do if you don't believe me."
Heaven has been so unfair to He Lin. He was poisoned with a Gu curse when he was young and has suffered so much torment over the years, not only in physical pain but also in the wear and tear on his will and mind.
He was born into a noble family, but they threw him into the mud to be trampled and humiliated. After enduring countless hardships and barely surviving, he was forced into the Yu Ling Pavilion, a hellish place that resembled the eighteenth level of hell, where he had to fight against countless ghosts to survive. It wasn't until he met his aunt Su Tong that he began to feel a little bit of human warmth and kindness...
Although male protagonists in novels always have to go through some hardships to grow, when such an absurd thing actually happens to her, especially to the person she likes, Jiang Yi still finds it hard not to be moved and angrily denounce the injustice of fate.
Now there is finally a chance to cure the Gu poison and get rid of the pain. What's even more ridiculous is that the success rate is only 50%.
Jiang Yi smiled bitterly to herself. He Lin's agreement was not a compromise with her fate, but rather a sign that he had no other choice.
Anyway, having one chance is better than having none at all. What if...?
A bell rang from not far away. The three looked up and saw Zhuoma rushing towards them, with a black eagle circling overhead. It was Amu Li.
Watching Zhuoma run freely, Jiang Yi recalled a quote she had seen online: "It is said that a person only has three chances in their life to defy fate."
One is birth, one is the college entrance examination, and one is marriage.
Upon closer inspection, this statement is incorrect.
It's not entirely wrong, but it's too absolute, which makes it seem like there are loopholes everywhere.
But everything depends on being alive; only by being alive can anything be possible.
Jiang Yi stood up, brushing the dust off her dress. Fine, she'd go along with it, even if it meant risking her life. She'd gamble with He Lin this once and for all; if she lost, she'd never go back...
"Sister, we're having a bonfire party tonight, why don't you come along?"
"A bonfire party?"
Little Zhuoma grinned, revealing her white teeth, and looked up, laughing, "Yes!"
Jiang Yi pressed further, "Did your grandfather say when he would help He Lin get rid of the Gu worms?"
"Sister, don't worry. My grandfather has already asked Brother Qingmu to find a shaman. He said we need to prepare for one night first, and then he can remove the worms from that brother tomorrow."
Jiang Yi nodded: "Okay."
"Okay, let's go. I'll take you to eat. After we eat, the bonfire party will start soon."
"..."
The night breeze was still quite cool. Jiang Yi, wrapped in a white woolen cloak, sat on the outer edge drinking, watching men and women holding hands and forming circles around the bonfire, dancing. The atmosphere was very pleasant. If it were in the past, she would definitely be the first to rush over without hesitation when she encountered such a lively environment, but now she really didn't have the mood for it.
Shangguan Muya and Xia Zhi were sent off to dance with everyone else, leaving her as the only outsider watching.
Soon He Lin arrived, took the wine jug from her hand, shook it, and couldn't help but frown.
"Why did you drink so much?"
Jiang Yi reached out to snatch it back, "Give it back to me, I want to drink it, don't stop me, okay?"
"no."
"Give it to me!"
"No."
After saying that, He Lin tilted his head back and gulped down the wine in the pot in a few mouthfuls, leaving not a single drop.
Jiang Yi felt a sudden surge of anger, as if she were sulking with He Lin, and turned her head away from him.
"You are not allowed to die."
After a long while, Jiang Yi suddenly uttered these three words.
He Lin paused for a moment, then laughed: "Don't you want me to die?"
Jiang Yi retorted angrily, "Nonsense!"
"Okay, then I'll try my best not to die, alright?"
"He Lin, I've come this far with you through thick and thin. If you dare to die, all the gold and silver in your study cabinet will be mine, you hear me? And the first thing I'll do when I get back to the capital is use your money to woo handsome men! Don't even think about making me a widow for you!"
"Hooking up with...handsome guys?"
"It's about using your money to have fun... men."
Even though He Lin was a man of great experience, he was almost speechless when he heard Jiang Yi's words.
After he came to his senses, he couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth: "Jiang Yi, do you believe me?"
"Um."
“Since you trust me, you should also believe that we can go back together.” He Lin smiled slightly as he spoke: “I met an old Taoist priest before. He looked at my face and told my fortune. He said that I have a tough life and that God can’t take me away for the time being.”
Jiang Yi patted his arm and said, "Even if you have no taboos, you should still be careful what you say in daily life. Don't keep talking about death or anything like that. It's unlucky! Especially at a time like this."
"Okay, I'll do as you say."
"He Lin, I actually have a lot to say to you, but after thinking about it, I'll wait until you're safe and sound before I tell you."
He Lin leaned closer to her, raised a hand to hold Jiang Yi's nape, and with their heads close together, he whispered, "Me too. After the Gu worms are cleared from my body, I'll tell you all my secrets. Will you still want to hear them then?"
Jiang Yi nodded: "Of course."
A gentle smile flickered in He Lin's eyes.
Qi Junxu walked over from a distance and saw this scene. He couldn't help but purse his lips, then crossed his arms and looked at the lively crowd dancing around the bonfire.
Jiang Yi pulled He Lin up, and the two joined the revelry.
When life is going well, one should enjoy it to the fullest.
Who cares whether tomorrow or an accident comes first, as long as I'm happy in this moment.
...
Last night, we had too much fun and were jumping and playing around with everyone until very late. We also drank quite a bit of alcohol. Zhuoma was right; the corn liquor from southern Xinjiang is fermented to a very high alcohol content. When we drank it, it tasted sweet and sour and was quite refreshing. We didn't expect it to be so strong and have such a powerful aftereffect that Jiang Yi had a terrible headache when she woke up the next day.
Looking around, He Lin was no longer in the room. The warmth next to the blanket was still low, so he must have been up for a long time.
Jiang Yi sat up and rubbed her temples. After a while, she finally got out of bed and threw off the covers.
"Xia Zhi, why are you the only one here? Where are He Lin and the others?"
Xia Zhi remembered He Lin's instructions before leaving. When she saw Jiang Yi come out, she quickly went to greet her and deliberately changed the subject: "Miss, you're awake. Are you hungry? I'll go and bring you some food."
"Eh, Natsumi?"
Before Jiang Yi could finish speaking, she disappeared in a flash.
Strangely enough, yesterday they all stayed at Qingmu's house so as not to disturb the clan leader. Now, not only is the host not home, but He Lin and the others have also disappeared.
Didn't we agree to remove the Gu worms today?
Jiang Yi pulled up a chair and sat down. Just as she was pouring water to drink, she suddenly seemed to remember something, slammed the teapot and teacup on the table, stood up abruptly, and ran out.
Xia Zhi brought in the food and came face to face with Jiang Yi.
"Miss, where are you going?"
"Miss!"
Xia Zhi couldn't call her back at all, so she could only put down her things and follow her. During the process, she stepped on her own skirt and almost fell to the ground.
Jiang Yi ran all the way, managing to run at the level of an 800-meter sprint, with a clear goal in mind, heading straight for Zhuoma's house.
He Lin must have gone to see the clan leader ahead of time without telling her!
Jiang Yi was both angry and anxious.
As they approached the building by the lake, Qi Junxu stopped her.
Jiang Yi, breathless from running, placed her hands on her knees to catch her breath and asked, "Where's He Lin?"
"They've already gone inside."
Jiang Yi was about to walk past him and go upstairs when, unexpectedly, Qi Junxu grabbed her arm.
“Jiang Yi, believe it or not, He Lin said he doesn’t want you to go in.”
Yin Zhaobai also said, "Yes, Jiang Yi. He said he hopes that when you wake up, you will see a healthy person, and at that time the heart-eating worm in his body will be completely eradicated."
"How long have He Lin and the clan leader been inside?"
"About the time it takes to drink a cup of tea."
Jiang Yi cursed inwardly and looked up at the room on the second floor.
"Zhuoma, did your grandfather say what method he used to get rid of the Gu worms?"
Zhuoma shook her head and said, "Grandpa didn't tell me, but last night I heard Grandpa and the shaman say that the Gu worm had been inside Big Brother's body for too long, and the only way to remove it was by surgery."
"Use a knife? What does that mean?"
"I don't know either."
Jiang Yi's heart leaped into her throat. Could this be a modern surgical procedure?
Wouldn't that mean we'd have to cut open He Lin's heart with a knife to get the heart-eating worm out?
Jiang Yi couldn't even imagine the pain of undergoing surgery without anesthesia.
She used to feel pain for ages if she accidentally cut her finger while cutting fruit, but now He Lin is going to have to undergo invasive surgery to remove worms while she's fully conscious?!
Without anesthesia, they just used a knife to remove it!
Jiang Yiguang was so scared just thinking about the scene that she almost fainted.
She stepped forward and tightly wrapped her arms around Zhuoma's: "Do you have any anesthetic here?"
Zhuoma's answer made her heart sink instantly.
What is "Mafeisan" (麻沸散)?
Oh no! Could it be that Hua Tuo hadn't yet invented Mafeisan (a type of anesthetic) by this time?
Jiang Yi turned around and asked Qi Junxu, still unwilling to give up, "Doesn't Daliang have it either?"
Qi Junxu and Yin Zhaobai both shook their heads.
"I've never heard of this before."
Jiang Yi was going crazy. Just then, a series of cracking sounds came from the second floor, as if something had been knocked over.
Without hesitating for even a fraction of a second, Jiang Yi decisively ran upstairs.
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