Wang Xichun stayed at Duan Yandong's house for three days. There was not much conversation between the two, only a few words during the meal.

Duan Yandong took care of all three meals a day. She ate whatever he bought.

Duan Yandong either sat quietly reading, processed medicinal materials, or went out to work.

But he only spent a short time outside working. Sometimes Wang Xichun watched him go out, then took a nap. When he woke up, he would find him reading quietly at the wooden table.

He took good care of Wang Xichun. She is still unable to get out of bed and move around, so Duan Yandong helped her with some inconvenient things.

She slept on the bed at night, and Duan Yandong slept beside the bed because there was only one bed in the room.

She took a bath in the house, while Duan Yandong took a bath outside the house, because there was no decoration in the house to block the view.

Duan Yandong made a pot of tea, returned to the wooden table beside the bed, and poured a cup of tea for Wang Xichun.

"Drinking some tea will do you good."

"Thank you." She took the cup, blew on it a few times, and then asked, "What kind of tea is this?"

"Baizhu tea is a famous tea in this county." Duan Yandong replied.

Wang Xichun took a sip of tea, and a faint fragrance spread in her heart. She felt that the tea was a little bitter, but it was soon replaced by a rich sweetness, which calmed her mood.

Duan Yandong took a sip of tea and said, "After all the hardship comes happiness."

After dinner, Duan Yandong took out a mortal novel and put it on the bed.

He heard that many girls liked to read this book, so he bought her one to pass the time.

For a person who is bedridden for a long time, every day can only be spent in bed.

Either sleeping or daydreaming, such a life is indeed a bit boring.

"If you feel bored, you can read this book. I heard from the bookstore owner that many girls like to buy this book."

Duan Yandong picked up his medicine box and prepared to go out.

Before leaving, he reminded her, "I will be back late today. You should rest early at home alone. Remember to take medicine in an hour."

"Okay, be safe when you go out."

Wang Xichun watched Duan Yandong close the door and pick up the novel "Fanjian" to read. She was actually a little confused.

He hasn't been out so late in the past five days. Is there something special happening today?

When he comes back, ask him what he did.

......

......

Time flies and two months go by in a flash.

Wang Xichun was able to get out of bed and move around, and the relationship between the two became closer, no longer as unfamiliar as it was at the beginning.

She is now working as a zither player in a teahouse, and she just received the money she earned from working there last month today.

She handed the small bag of money to Duan Yandong.

Facing the puzzled look on his face, she explained, "This is the money I earned as a musician in a teahouse last month. You have spent a lot of money since you took me in. This money is for medical expenses and food."

"I don't know how much money you've spent on me, and you never tell me."

Wang Xichun could see that after she came here, Duan Yandong had packed food from the restaurant at first. In the past half month, he cooked for himself, mostly vegetarian dishes, and only had some minced meat every two days.

Most of his money was used to buy medicinal herbs for her, and some was spent on meals for the two of them. He also bought clothes and daily necessities for her.

Duan Yandong is a good doctor. He occasionally goes out to work and helps the girls in Yunxialou give birth. Some girls are kind-hearted and don't want to abort their babies.

Yunxialou's business is very good. Some famous doctors charge very high prices. Some girls are unlucky and cannot afford the money, so they ask Duan Yandong to help the girls in the brothel give birth.

He would just take some money.

"I can't take this money from you, keep it for yourself."

After all, Wang Xichun is homeless, so it would be better for him to keep the money for himself.

Now that she has a new job, she can leave his shabby little house and rent a place to live outside before the rumors spread.

Duan Yandong lived in a remote place with not many neighbors nearby. One of the neighbors noticed that there was a new girl in his family.

He explained to the neighbor that this person was his relative and was temporarily staying at his house for a while.

A girl's reputation is important.

Although the two of them have been sleeping in the bed, one leaning against the bed, for the past two months, who would believe it if they told others about it?

Duan Yandong was about to return the purse to Wang Xichun when she lowered her head and gently pulled the corner of his clothes.

"Just accept it. I still want to live here and I don't want to cause you any trouble." She said in a low voice.

"I never thought you were a bother. You can stay here as long as you want."

He held Wang Xichun's hand, put the purse in her hand, and continued, "Just pay for the food this month. I'll eat whatever you buy. I'll cook whatever vegetables you bring back."

"Is this okay?"

Wang Xichun raised her head, revealing her clear eyes, with a hint of joy flashing in them.

She let go of the hand that was holding Duan Yandong's clothes, and said with a smile: "You said it, you can't go back on your word. I'll go out and pack some food now."

Her smile is like a blooming flower, exuding charming fragrance. Her smile is so pure and beautiful.

Duan Yandong looked away. He didn't dare to look at her directly, fearing that his heartbeat would be too obvious.

Wang Xichun walked out of the room with a smile, and Duan Yandong continued to read the book in his hand.

......

......

Wang Xichun pushed open the door and walked in, putting the packed food on the table with a smile on his face.

"I bought some braised fish. You said you like it. There's also some spicy chicken. I've never had it before. I want to try it once."

She washed the chopsticks and handed them to Duan Yandong.

Duan Yandong had never eaten spicy chicken before. A few years ago, he heard from an old doctor that this dish is quite spicy and children should not eat it.

So he never tried this dish.

Wang Xichun picked up a piece of spicy chicken and put it in Duan Yandong's bowl, saying with a smile: "Try it. I don't know if it tastes good or not."

Duan Yandong looked at the spicy chicken with its tempting aroma. He put it into his mouth and immediately felt a strong spicy taste.

"You should eat this. I don't like it very much," he said.

"Okay, then you eat the braised fish, and I'll try this."

Wang Xichun picked up a piece of spicy chicken and put it into her mouth. Unlike Duan Yandong’s reaction, she picked up another piece of spicy chicken and put it into her mouth.

"I think it's delicious. You don't like it?"

Duan Yandong's lips began to heat up, his tongue felt the burning stimulation, and waves of spicy taste rushed up.

Is this really edible?

It was the first time that Duan Yandong realized that he couldn't eat spicy food, or rather, he didn't like it very much.

While eating the braised fish, he watched the sweat dripping down Wang Xichun's forehead, and he handed her a towel.

"Wipe the sweat off your face before eating." Duan Yandong said.

Wang Xichun took the towel and wiped the sweat from his forehead. Duan Yandong picked up another piece of spicy chicken and put it in his mouth.

He picked up the kettle next to him and drank the whole kettle of water, trying to relieve the spicy feeling in his mouth.

Duan Yandong thought, this thing is really spicy.

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