Seeing that the two old men's complexion improved at a visible speed and their breathing became steady, the last bit of doubt in Yu Bai's heart completely dissipated.
She then took out three or four more similar incense sticks, wrapped them in oil paper, and handed them to Jiang Zhou.
"Sir, please keep these. If you feel any discomfort on the way, just light one and it will help you feel better."
In fact, Yu Bai is very confident in the refreshing incense he made.
Once the fragrance enters the body and regulates the breath, it is impossible for the two elderly people to suffer a relapse of their previous symptoms in a short period of time.
But she didn't know where the river boat was taking the old man, or how far the journey was. Giving her a few more would be a precautionary measure and would fulfill this good relationship.
The deeper reason was that Yu Bai really didn't want to take them to the county hospital in person.
It would take nearly four hours to go back to the city from here and then rush back to the village from the city, no matter how fast or slow you rush.
If we take a detour to the county hospital, the round trip would take too long.
By then, let alone attending Li Baizhong’s dinner party, I’m afraid I might even miss dinner.
Since Li Baizhong wanted to introduce someone to her, she absolutely did not want to leave any bad impression on the other party by being late.
Thinking of this, Yu Bai stuffed the incense stick into Jiang Zhou's hand and spoke directly, his tone apologetic:
"I'm so sorry, I have something urgent to rush home, so I'm afraid I can't take you two old people to the hospital. You can use this incense first, it should last until you get there."
Jiang Zhou was helping his grandmother, who had just woken up and looked bewildered but obviously much more comfortable, and he waved his hands repeatedly when he heard this.
"Ma'am, please don't say that! Today's matter is thanks to your help. Jiang Zhou will remember it in his heart!"
"Grandpa and grandma are awake too, go and do your own thing, we'll figure it out on our own!"
Yu Bai nodded slightly, said no more, turned around and got into his car, started the engine, and the wheels kicked up a small cloud of dust, and soon disappeared around the bend of the national highway.
She didn't notice at all that the moment her car disappeared, the young man behind her named Jiang Zhou, whose smiling eyes suddenly became deep.
He slowly stood up, his eyes fixed on the direction where Yu Bai left, his eyes flashing with brilliance, full of scrutiny and inquiry.
After a moment, he lowered his head again, his eyes falling on the unremarkable dark brown incense sticks in his hand. His fingertips gently stroked the rough incense sticks, his brows slightly furrowed, as if thinking about something, not knowing what he was thinking about.
Jiang Zhou’s thoughts are actually very simple.
It turned out to be her—Yu Bai!
This thought flashed through his mind like a bolt of lightning, and he suddenly understood.
In fact, Jiang Zhou had already had some vague guesses in his mind the moment the woman took out the dark brown incense sticks.
There was no other reason, it was just that he had it at home too, and one could even say that he was quite familiar with it.
This incense was given to his grandparents by Professor Li Baizhong.
Professor Li and his grandparents have been close friends for many years and have a deep friendship. Whenever he gets something new and useful, he always thinks of giving one to the old couple.
This calming incense and refreshing incense is one of them.
Professor Li mentioned with a smile at the time that it was personally prepared by his clever niece, and the effect was excellent and priceless.
After using it, my grandparents really praised it.
Jiang Zhou just listened casually at first and didn't think much about it.
But now, recalling it, I vaguely remember Professor Li mentioning that his niece, who was skilled in making incense, had a name that... seemed to have the character "Bai" in it? Or was it just... Yu Bai?
Fragments of memory quickly pieced together in my mind.
And just now, the woman clearly said that this incense was made by her own hands...
In a flash, everything was connected.
Jiang Zhou's eyes suddenly lit up and his mind suddenly became clear.
So that's why! No wonder she's so decisive and efficient, and possesses such a unique fragrance!
So, the woman who just came to the rescue and was in a hurry was the mysterious "little niece" mentioned by Professor Li - Yu Bai?
This inference is almost certain.
Jiang Zhou's mouth corners involuntarily curled up into a meaningful arc.
The world is sometimes so small.
Jiang Zhou was thinking a lot, but Yu Bai was speeding along at lightning speed.
When he returned to his own courtyard, the first thing Yu Bai did was to move his mind and flash into the space.
She walked to the rows of sandalwood shelves and sorted the herbs and spices she had bought today and put them in order one by one.
“Woo woo…Ah ah…”
Just as she finished tidying up, two white shadows came over happily. They were her beloved ones - Zhaocai and Laifu.
When they saw Yu Bai, they were like seeing a long-lost relative. They rubbed around her feet, wagging their tails like two little fans, and refused to let go.
"Okay, okay, I know you miss me." Yu Bai was amused and confused by their enthusiasm. He bent down and rubbed their little heads one by one.
The two little guys were getting bored after staying in the space for too long, so Yu Bai simply let them out of the space temporarily and let them have fun in his yard.
The yard is not big, but it is a spacious enough paradise for the two little ones.
Watching them chasing and playing, Yu Bai felt a lot more relaxed.
Yu Bai waited until the two little guys were exhausted from playing and their tongues were hanging out before he put them back into the space and carefully added water and food.
I took a quick shower and changed into clean clothes. I looked at the time and guessed that Professor Li Baizhong's family should be preparing for dinner.
She certainly wouldn't go empty-handed.
From the newly prepared incense, he carefully selected a few boxes of calming incense and refreshing incense, wrapped them in simple and elegant brocade bags, then locked the door and walked towards Li Baizhong's house.
These incenses are both a thank you gift and a token of our appreciation.
Yu Bai arrived at the courtyard of Li Baizhong's house with ease. He raised his hand and gently knocked on the familiar wooden door.
"Knock, knock, knock."
"Here they come!" A voice responded from inside, and footsteps were approaching.
"Squeak--" the door opened.
However, what she never expected was that the person who opened the door was not Professor Li, nor his wife, but a young man with a tall figure and clear eyes - it was none other than Jiang Zhou, who had asked her for help on the national highway in the afternoon to take his grandparents to the hospital!
Yu Bai: "!"
Her pupils suddenly shrank and she almost thought she was dazzled!
How could it be him?!
How come he is here?!
A hint of understanding flashed across Jiang Zhou's deep eyes, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously raised that meaningful arc again, but this time, there was a bit more playfulness in the arc.
"Miss Yu Bai?
"We meet again. The world is indeed small."
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