After the three of them had agreed, Ye Shuning went to a deserted place and entered the research institute to find a set of boys' clothes for Ling Xuan. She also took out the things she had bought before, as well as some fruits and other food that she had prepared in advance.
Now that there are outsiders here, Ye Shuning can only take out all the things in advance.
After preparing clothes for Ling Xuan, Ye Xingguo took Ling Xuan to a bathhouse, took a bath, and changed into new clothes.
Ye Xingguo's eyes lit up at the sight of Ling Xuan, who had cleaned up. The young man was so handsome, with an air of nobility about him, that it was obvious he wasn't from an ordinary family. It was precisely because Ling Xuan's previous appearance and aura had been obscured by his dirtiness that it hadn't attracted anyone's attention.
Ye Xingguo said with a smile: "He is still a handsome boy."
Ye Shuning smiled and said, "It's a good thing Ling Xuan looked so embarrassed before, otherwise he would have attracted too much attention."
Ling Xuan felt a little shy and happy when the uncle and little sister in front of him praised his handsomeness. At least his appearance was attractive.
Ye Shuning's mental age was obvious. Seeing a teenager as old as Ling Xuan, she immediately mistook him for a child. Seeing the bruises on his face, she said with some pity, "Does it hurt? Go back and apply some medicine."
Ling Xuan touched his face and said, "It doesn't hurt much anymore. Can I call you Sister Xiao Ning?"
Ye Shuning asked, "How old are you?"
Ling Xuan said: "I am sixteen years old."
Ye Shuning smiled and said, "Then you have to call me sister. I'm seventeen, almost eighteen. Come on, go home with us."
Because they had to wait until dark to enter the village, the three of them were not in a hurry and pushed their bicycles back slowly.
Along the way, Ye Shuning also chatted with Ling Xuan and took the opportunity to learn a lot about the situation in Nangang.
Seeing that Ye Shuning was interested in the situation in Nangang, Ling Xuan was willing to talk more and told Ye Shuning everything he knew.
Although they had only been together for a short time, Ling Xuan already trusted Ye Shuning. The two of them actually got along quite well.
Ye Xingguo was afraid that Li Shaozhong would worry at home, so when they were halfway there, he asked Ye Shuning to ride her bicycle back first, and he walked slowly behind with Ling Xuan.
Ye Shuning simply took away all the things she wanted to bring home this time, so that her father wouldn't have to carry the heavy load on the journey.
When Ye Shuning brought the things home, Li Shaozhong was already looking around the yard worriedly.
Li Shaozhong breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Ye Shuning finally come back. Seeing that Uncle Ye didn't come back with her, he asked, "Xiao Ning, where is Uncle Ye? Why didn't he come back with you?"
Ye Shuning said: "My dad is behind us. We rescued a young man in the county town."
Then Ye Shuning told her about Ling Xuan's situation.
Li Shaozhong frowned and asked, "Can you believe what he said?"
Ye Shuning said, "He must be telling the truth. When we met him, he was being beaten by a group of people. He was in a very miserable state."
Li Shaozhong said, "Let's wait until we meet the person first."
As he said that, he helped Ye Shuning unload the backpack from the back of the bicycle and move it into the house.
Ye Shuning followed behind and said, "My dad and I have discussed that we can't let the villagers know about Ling Xuan's existence, so my dad has to wait until dark to take him home."
Li Shaozhong thought about it and nodded, "That's good. We should still be cautious."
Li Jingyu had long been thinking about Aunt Xiao Ning coming back from the county town to buy him some delicious food. However, the little guy was very sensible and just stood by Ye Shuning and waited without making any noise.
Ye Shuning was so touched by Li Jingyu's cuteness that she quickly took out the food she had prepared for the little guy, "Auntie bought a lot of delicious food for Jingyu today."
As he spoke, he took out White Rabbit milk candies, cakes, and fruits, which made the little guy open his eyes wide with joy.
Li Shaozhong saw that Ye Shuning had bought so much food for his nephew and said, "Why did you buy so much for him? He usually has plenty of food."
Ye Shuning said, "Oh, children, of course they like to eat snacks. Besides, adults can eat these fruits too."
Ye Shuning took out the cloth she bought for Li Jingyu and said, "Jingyu, auntie bought you some cloth. I'll make you new clothes later."
Li Shaozhong knew at a glance that the cloth coupons he gave to Ye Shuning had been used by her to buy fabric for her nephew's clothes. He said helplessly, "Didn't I tell you to buy two clothes? Why did you use them all for Jingyu?"
Ye Shuning waved her hand and said, "Last time in Kyoto, Aunt Yang bought me several sets of clothes. You bought me some more, and Brother Li also sent me some fabric. I don't lack clothes.
Jingyu didn't bring many clothes with him, so I made him two this time. I also bought some cotton, so Jingyu and I could each make a cotton coat.
Brother Li San, do you have a cotton-padded jacket? If not, I’ll make you one.”
Li Shaozhong said, "I already have cotton-padded clothes, you don't need to make one for me."
Seeing that Uncle Ye hadn't returned, Li Shaozhong thought this was a good opportunity. It would probably be hard to find another chance to spend time alone with Ye Shuning, so he decided to tell her his feelings. He had been preparing for this day for a long time.
He pulled Ye Shuning and said, "Xiao Ning, I have something to tell you."
Seeing Li Shaozhong's serious expression, Ye Shuning said, "What's the matter? Tell me."
Li Shaozhong rubbed his hands and asked nervously, "What do you think of me?"
Ye Shuning was stunned when she heard this. She didn't know why Li Shaozhong asked this, so she replied, "You're fine."
Li Shaozhong continued to ask, "How is it a good idea?"
Ye Shuning was somewhat baffled. She didn't know what had happened to Li Shaozhong today. Why did he insist on hearing her evaluation of him? She could only say, "You are upright, knowledgeable, and capable. You are an excellent person."
Ye Shuning said some nice things, but Li Shaozhong was still very happy.
He stared at Ye Shuning with burning eyes and said, "How about we date? Your goal is to get married."
Ye Shuning was stunned by these words. She stared wide-eyed for a long time before she said in disbelief, "You mean the two of us? Dating, the kind that means getting married in the future?"
Li Shaozhong nodded heavily and said, "Of course, if you're not going there to get married, wouldn't that be considered hooliganism?"
Ye Shuning felt that she was a little confused and didn't know why Li Shaozhong wanted to date her.
Li Shaozhong was a little anxious when he saw Ye Shuning was silent for a long time. "Xiao Ning, I don't know how to say nice things or sweet words. But once I set my mind on someone, I will be with them for life and never abandon them. I will do my best to be a good husband and a good father. Xiao Ning, can you give me a chance?"
This was the first time Ye Shuning heard a man confess his love to her so solemnly in person. She was a little confused. She looked at Li Shaozhong, blinked, and said, "Do you not mind what happened between Yan Jingwen and me before?"
Li Shaozhong shook his head. "Of course I don't mind. I didn't understand you before, so I was a little prejudiced. But now I'm glad that you and Yan Jingwen broke off the engagement, otherwise how would I have had the chance? Xiao Ning, give me a chance, I won't let you down."
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