The rural doctor is busy with farming, and her abstinent husband can't bear it

As she spoke, she raised the dagger in her hand, indicating her nervousness and misunderstanding.

Jiang Ziling saw this and cold sweat broke out on his forehead. He quickly explained, "I was worried about you not coming back, so I came out to look for you. I saw a faint fire flickering at the foot of the mountain, so I followed the trail and came here."

After hearing this, Su Yu said unhappily, "You have a mouth, but can't you just shout? You made me nervous for nothing."

Jiang Ziling was slightly embarrassed and replied, "I heard that ghost lights often appear in this mountain, so I was very careful along the way and didn't dare to make any noise, for fear of disturbing the ghosts."

Su Yu was amused by his statement and teased, "Have you ever seen a will-o'-the-wisp?"

Jiang Ziling shook his head and said frankly: "I have never seen it with my own eyes, but I heard about it from the elders in the village when I was a child."

Su Yu told him helplessly: "Will-o'-the-wisp does exist, but it is not red, but blue, and it mostly appears in cemeteries, so you don't have to worry about encountering it here."

Jiang Ziling replied seriously: "Ayu, this is the cemetery. All the people who died in Liushu Village are buried here."

As soon as these words came out, Su Yu's eyes widened instantly, and he exclaimed "Ah" in astonishment. Then he jumped to Jiang Ziling's side and looked around with horror on his face: "Really?"

Jiang Ziling nodded gently and consoled him, "It was probably because it was dark and you took the wrong road and ended up here by mistake."

Su Yu was even more flustered when he heard this. He hurriedly grabbed Jiang Ziling's arm and said nervously, "Then let's leave quickly and don't disturb the peace of our ancestors."

Although she was not superstitious about ghosts and gods, she was in the cemetery at the moment, and the gloomy atmosphere around her still made her scalp tingle and she could not keep her inner peace.

Seeing Su Yu snuggling up to him at this moment, Jiang Ziling couldn't help but smile warmly.

Normally, I saw her acting decisively and vigorously, and always thought she was fearless. But now I know that she also has a weak and timid side.

Thinking of this, he felt a desire to protect her. He silently held Su Yu's hand tightly and said firmly, "Don't be afraid. I'm here."

The two smiled at each other in the darkness and went on an unknown journey hand in hand. Each other's company became the best medicine to dispel their fear.

Although Jiang Ziling had some difficulty walking, he was familiar with the winding mountain road and walked steadily and firmly.

His existence was like a beacon, illuminating Su Yu's confused mind, allowing her to find support and direction in the vast mountains and forests, and a sense of security surged in her heart.

She asked with concern: "You came out specially to find me, what about Xier at home alone?"

Jiang Ziling had a gentle smile on his face, and he looked into the distance softly: "She is a well-behaved child. She knows I will come back, and will wait for me quietly at home. In the past, when I was out, she always spent her time like this, playing with toys, reading picture books, or taking care of the little cat, and never cried or made a fuss."

Su Yu listened with a trace of sadness in her heart, and was moved by the tenacity and independence of Jiang Ziling and Xier, the father and daughter.

She sincerely expressed her gratitude to Jiang Ziling: "Thank you very much. If you hadn't shown up in time, I would have lost my way in this dense forest and gotten into trouble."

Jiang Ziling smiled calmly, his brows revealing a sense of responsibility: "Of course not. If I were in your shoes, I would probably toss and turn all night and not be able to sleep if I couldn't find you tonight. You are safe and sound, which is the best comfort."

Hearing Jiang Ziling say this, Su Yu's heart seemed to be gently wrapped by a warm current, warm and soothing.

She also mentioned what she saw on the mountain during the day: "Today I found many wild fruits and mushrooms on the mountain, but unfortunately the situation was urgent and I didn't have time to pick them."

Jiang Ziling nodded, his eyes sparkling with his familiarity and love for the mountains and forests: "I know all those places. I know the environment in the mountains much better than you do. I know exactly what grows in each season and where to find it."

Su Yu couldn't help wondering: "Since the resources in the mountains are so rich, why don't the villagers come to pick and use them?"

Jiang Ziling's face was slightly dim, and a trace of grief flashed in his eyes: "As far as I can remember, my grandfather often took my father to the mountains to hunt. At that time, there were many hunters in the village who made a living by hunting. However, almost every family had relatives who died from wild beasts in the mountains or as expected. The women in the family were heartbroken and no longer allowed the men to venture into this dangerous forest. As a result, the number of hunters gradually decreased until they disappeared. Now only my eldest brother and I are still holding on, but we also failed to escape the bad luck and were left with scars. Since then, this mountain has become a forbidden area in the hearts of the villagers, and no one dares to set foot in it easily."

After hearing this, Su Yu felt a sense of awe for the mountain. He secretly decided that he must be adequately prepared next time he goes into the mountain and not be so reckless again.

The two walked side by side. Although Jiang Ziling moved a little slowly, they talked all the way and did not feel the journey was long.

When I got home, it was almost late at night. The moonlight was shining on the quiet village, and everything seemed peaceful and harmonious.

Su Yu originally thought that Xier had already fallen into a deep sleep, but when he opened the door, he saw the little girl curled up beside the stove, her small body looking particularly thin in the light of the fire.

Her rosy little face was slightly hot from the heat, and her eyelids were heavy. It was obvious that she was trying hard to suppress her sleepiness while waiting for her father to come back.

Su Yu put down the backpack distressedly, walked up quickly, and asked softly: "Xi'er, why don't you go to bed? What are you doing here? Are you hungry?"

Xier didn't answer, but pointed at the boiling hot water in the pot with her tender little fingers.

Su Yu was just guessing that she was thirsty and wanted to drink some water, but Jiang Ziling had already walked over to her and explained with understanding: "She is boiling some water for me to get home, so that I can have some hot water to wash away my fatigue and warm my feet."

Su Yu was shocked when he heard this, and he was even more amazed at the understanding and thoughtfulness of this three-year-old girl.

What moved Su Yu even more was the scene that followed. Xier pulled up her sleeve and led her to a wooden barrel in the corner of the room. She gently patted the water in the barrel with her little hands.

Su Yu didn't understand what he meant for a moment and looked at Jiang Ziling in confusion.

Jiang Ziling leaned over and patiently asked Xier: "Are you saying that this water is for Auntie Yu to take a bath?"

Xier nodded vigorously, and then put her hands together and placed them next to her ears, which was their family's unique "sleeping" gesture.

Jiang Ziling smiled and translated: "She probably meant that Auntie Yu must be very tired from climbing the mountain, and she should take a hot bath and have a good sleep."

Su Yu stood there in a daze, his lips slightly opened, but he was speechless for a moment, not knowing how to respond to this delicate care that transcended his age.

Before, she was surprised by Xier's understanding; at this moment, she was deeply moved by this consideration that transcended blood ties, and was even moved to the point of being speechless.