Ji Zhuo probably also felt that it was a bit unreasonable for him to be angry about this. After all, although it was his money, he wasn't the one cooking.
Ji Zhuo took a bite of the egg. He hadn't eaten for two days, but for some reason, the egg tasted bland.
Seeing that Ji Zhuo had difficulty moving, Lin Xihe peeled another egg and brought hot tea to Ji Zhuo.
Ji Zhuo stuffed the egg into his mouth in one gulp and then drank a mouthful of hot water.
"You're quite good at taking care of people."
"You mean serving tea and water?" Lin Xihe then realized that because Ye Yunfan had just come, she was in a good mood and had done these things without thinking.
After Ji Zhuo reminded her, she realized that she had gotten used to doing odd jobs as a junior assistant for the past year, and that these tasks of serving others came naturally to her.
Over time, they truly became worthy of the title "Lin Niu Ma" (meaning "a horse in the forest").
"You're so annoying. When I'm nice to you, you'll have something to say, but when I'm not, you just have a long face."
"If you take good care of me, I will definitely treat you well once I recover from my injuries."
"Really? My greatest wish in this life is to do nothing at all, but to rest all the time."
Ji Zhuo: "......"
Ji Zhuo was speechless for a moment by this abrupt and naive wish, not knowing how to respond. He felt that the woman in front of him had a whimsical way of thinking and was different from ordinary people. He was full of helplessness, but he was also amused by her appearance and felt a little warm in his heart. The corners of his mouth almost turned up, but he forcibly held back.
"You'll have to give me lots and lots of money then. I'm a man who loves money. But you behaved quite well today. If anyone else comes over, find a quiet place to hide. Don't let anyone find out you're in my house," Lin Xihe instructed seriously.
"Are you afraid I'll ruin your reputation?" Ji Zhuo raised an eyebrow at Lin Xihe.
“Otherwise what? I didn’t think much when I saved you, but now that I think about it carefully, if I continue to live in this village and word gets out that my family once hid a man, that would be really awful,” Lin Xihe explained, frowning.
“You didn’t have so many concerns when you bandaged me yesterday.”
"How could I have imagined getting married like this yesterday?" Lin Xihe rolled her eyes at him.
"So, after seeing that doctor today, you're already thinking about getting married? You couldn't wait to hold his hand and even eagerly showed him your arm?" Ji Zhuo's tone carried a hint of sarcasm, revealing a possessiveness that even he himself was unaware of.
"Are you out of your mind? So what if I only started thinking about these things because I saw him?"
"He's a doctor. Let me check his wound to see if there's anything wrong. You'll have to change your own dressing today. Men and women shouldn't touch each other. Stay away from me. Once you're healed, leave quietly and don't cause me any more trouble." Lin Xihe was so angry that her face turned red.
Lin Xihe was furious, like a firecracker that had been lit. She gripped her sickle tightly, slammed the door shut, and locked Ji Zhuo inside, thinking that out of sight, out of mind.
Just as they were passing by Aunt Li's house, Ye Yunfan's clear voice caught up with them: "Miss Lin, where are you going?"
"I'm planning to pick some wild fruit and go to town in a couple of days to exchange it for some money. Doctor Ye, are you done with Aunt Li?" Lin Xihe stopped at the sound of her voice, and when she looked up, her puffed-up face blushed slightly. She also shifted the grip on her sickle, holding it awkwardly.
"Aunt Li has a cold, and the plaster is ready. I was just about to go up the mountain to gather herbs. What a coincidence! If you don't mind, we can go together. It'll be good to have company on the way."
"Your pharmacy is so grand, why did you have to come up the mountain yourself?" Lin Xihe raised an eyebrow, her eyes sparkling with curiosity. She felt a growing sense of goodwill towards the unpretentious Doctor Ye.
“Gathering herbs requires hands-on experience for the best results. Miss Lin, do you recognize any herbs?” Ye Yunfan stepped aside, gesturing for them to come together. The two walked side by side, maintaining just the right distance between them. A gentle breeze ruffled their clothes, as if stirring their hearts.
"I only recognize dandelions and perilla, I can't compare to you." Lin Xihe lowered her eyes and smiled gently, her voice like the sound of bells, revealing a hint of shyness, as she followed Ye Yunfan's steps.
The village roads are narrow, and you can occasionally see young men and women working together. When others see them, they often stare at them.
Ye Yunfan seemed oblivious, talking about the herbs he encountered along the way up the mountain, emphasizing the poisonous ones, his expression earnest, his voice gentle, his concern overflowing.
Half a day later, the two headed down the mountain. Lin Xihe carried a basket of wild fruits, picked out the reddest and largest ones, and handed them to Ye Yunfan: "Dr. Ye, thank you for today. Please have a taste."
"Miss Lin, when you go to the city in the future, remember to come to my clinic. Don't hesitate to ask me for help if you encounter any difficulties." Ye Yunfan took the medicine, his gaze fixed on her face, making a silent promise.
"Thank you, everyone in Xinghua Village is kind, I'm fine."
Lin Xihe bowed slightly, a smile playing on her lips. Gratitude was hidden deep within her heart, and her feelings for Ye Yunfan were taking root and sprouting in this exchange.
"It's getting chilly in autumn. The clinic has some new medicinal tea. I'll bring it to you next time; it'll be perfect for warming you up." Ye Yunfan noticed her slender figure and spoke with concern.
"No need, I'm in good health." Lin Xihe waved her hand hastily, both afraid of being impolite and hoping to see him again.
Seeing her unease, Ye Yunfan understood. He thought to himself that next time he would take the opportunity to see Aunt Li serving tea, he would not make things difficult for her. His eyes were full of affection, and he looked forward to their next meeting.
On the way down the mountain, they arrived at the place where they had saved Ji Zhuo last time.
Lin Xihe unexpectedly discovered many red wild fruits in the grass and was about to pick them when Ye Yunfan stopped her.
“Miss Lin, this fruit is called Red Cang Fruit. It has a unique smell, and this is the first time I’ve seen it on the mountain. It usually only grows in extremely cold places. It looks like it’s edible, but eating it will cause stomach pain. However, the effects of this fruit come on quickly and go away quickly. If you see it again, please don’t pick it.”
"Is this fruit poisonous?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Xihe's thoughts instantly drifted back to the day she saved Ji Zhuo. Only then did she realize that Ji Zhuo had been playing her all along.
Oh my god!
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