Ugly girl only wants to farm

Xu Chaoyan pulled her sister-in-law aside and gently comforted her, "Don't be too anxious. Your brother just woke up, let him adjust first. As long as he wakes up properly, that's all that matters."

The old doctor was yelled at by Xu Chaoyan and began to scold the two of them: "This person has just woken up, why are you in such a hurry? Can't you take it easy? I finally managed to drag this person back, I'm so angry."

Despite his complaints, the doctor didn't hesitate. He opened his cloth bag, picked up a silver needle, and carefully inserted it into the acupoints on Meng Jiuhe's head.

After about half an hour, the doctor wiped the sweat from his forehead and said in a serious tone, "I just managed to save his life. Don't do anything reckless, or I'll be exhausted. Do you think I'm an ox? If you have any energy left, quickly pour me a bowl of water."

Xu Chaoyan carefully walked over with a bowl of water in her hands: "Thank you for your hard work, sir. Here, have some water to soothe your throat."

Meng Jiuxia, beaming with joy, chimed in, "I'll make dumplings for you later. This time, I'll make some steamed dumplings and prepare a dipping sauce for you."

The old doctor nodded: "It's not what I wanted to eat. You insisted on making it for me. Don't say I'm exploiting you."

Xu Chaoyan smiled and took the bowl from him: "We'd love to. You're such a skilled doctor, we admire you so much. What's a little food? If you don't mind, I'll cook you a hot pot another day."

"You must keep your word. You can't go back on your word. I will take it seriously."

After spending these days together, Xu Chaoyan discovered that the old doctor was just a bit short-tempered, but actually had a very kind heart.

After staying at the clinic for nearly twenty days, Meng Jiuhe also woke up. When he opened his eyes and saw Xu Chaoyan, the look of disgust in his eyes was still there. He thought to himself, "She's everywhere. Why is she bothering me?"

Meng Jiuxia suggested keeping it from him for a while, since he didn't know that his legs would never be able to walk again. She was afraid that her proud older brother wouldn't be able to accept this fact so easily.

Xu Chaoyan didn't care about his expression; he was just a patient, after all.

"Brother, how are you feeling? Is there anything wrong?"

Meng Jiuhe tried to move his leg, his brows furrowed: "Little sister, my leg..."

Meng Jiuxia quickly put down the soup bowl in her hand, took the pillow next to her and put it behind his back. She looked a little unnatural and said, "Brother, don't worry too much. The doctor said it's fine once it's healed. You can rest for a while and drink some bone broth. This was bought by morning glory flower early this morning."

Meng Jiu glanced at the woman talking to the doctor in the courtyard. He felt conflicted. After waking up, he heard his younger sister recount her experiences over the past few days. She had used her dowry money to treat his illness. He couldn't bring himself to say thank you, as if the words were stuck in his throat.

Meng Jiuhe's condition has basically stabilized. The doctor prescribed a lot of medicine and told Xu Chaoyan to boil it in hot water and let it cool to a suitable temperature for him to soak his feet.

The three of them rode in an oxcart, swaying and rocking all the way to the village. Before leaving, the old doctor asked Xu Chaoyan if she would like to become his apprentice, which Meng Jiuxia rolled her eyes at.

“She’s married, so don’t even think about it. If you want to eat hot pot, just say so. Don’t try to cover it up.”

The old doctor stroked his beard, trying to appear calm: "What are you saying, little brat? Do you think I'm such a shallow person? For the sake of food and drink?"

"Hmph, you are just a shameless, gluttonous old rascal."

Seeing that the two were about to argue again, Xu Chaoyan quickly stepped forward: "The old doctor has just cooked a new pot of ingredients for you in the kitchen, enough for you to cook twice. If you really crave it, come to Hongmiao Village to find us, and you can also give your patients acupuncture while you're at it."

"So this is where you were waiting for me, you cunning and treacherous woman?"

Xu Chaoyan smiled playfully: "I wouldn't dare to tease you, old man. It's just that the medicine is not easy to preserve. Besides, your disciple is a medicine fanatic, but unfortunately, I can't teach him."

"That's it, that's all."

Before leaving, the old doctor secretly slipped Xu Chaoyan a bottle of ointment, looking quite mysterious.

"I only saw how pitiful you looked when your husband disliked you. Take this ointment home and try it out. See how it works. Before, you were embarrassed to show me your face, so your sister-in-law suggested I get you some medicine. That girl is sharp-tongued, but I didn't expect her to be kind-hearted. I always see you two bickering, so I thought you didn't get along well in private."

After thanking the old doctor again, Xu Chaoyan hurried to the village.

Meng Jiuxia chattered incessantly the whole way, and she couldn't get a word in edgewise. Meng Jiuhe responded with a few words of affection and a smile.

Xu Chaoyan: So you can smile? But you have a completely different face when you're with her.

Xu Chaoyan finally breathed a sigh of relief after the oxcart had driven all the way back; she was finally back.

"Mom, we are back."

Meng Jiuxia shouted before he even arrived.

Xu Chaoyan was startled when she saw the somewhat dilapidated courtyard gate. She immediately pulled Meng Jiuxia back: "You watch over your older brother first."

"Mom, we are back."

Xu Chaoyan still didn't hear a response, so she went straight to her parents-in-law's room.

At this moment, Meng Jiudong opened the door and poked his head out: "Mother, she just went out. Father told me to come out and take a look."

Xu Chaoyan patted his head: "You've been very good at home these days."

Meng Jiudong nodded and then shook his head: "I am very well-behaved, but my grandmother is naughty, which makes my mother angry and my father so angry that he can't sleep well."

Xu Chaoyan looked around but didn't see her grandmother come out. Usually, when Meng Jiuhe returned, she would be the first to greet him. But now her room was wide open.

"Morning Flower, come quickly and lend a hand, open the house."

Hearing the commotion, the three members of the family from next door lined up and looked around.

The second uncle thought to himself that this kid was quite lucky, at least he woke up. He glanced down at the leg and a smug look flashed across his face.

At this moment, Li San Niang returned carrying a basket of herbs. Seeing that her son had woken up, she threw down the basket and rushed over, excitedly babbling incoherently, "Jiuhe has woken up! It's truly a blessing from the Bodhisattva, he has finally woken up."

Meng Jiuhe's eyes also reddened: "Mother."

"It's good that you're back. You've suffered these past few days. Come home and Mom will cook you something delicious."

Xu Chaoyan wiped her clean: "Mother, let's go back first and talk about it later. Don't let Uncle laugh at us."

The uncle smiled and said, "Third sister, it's good that she's awake. Hurry back, the wind is very strong. We have to thank you for this, you're a lucky wife."

Meng Jiuhe glanced up at the woman not far away; her starry eyes were moist and sparkled like stars.

A gentle breeze blew by, ruffling a strand of her hair, which she tucked behind her ear.

"Mother, why didn't Grandmother get excited at all when she heard that my eldest brother was better?"

Li San Niang's expression changed, and she hesitated, saying, "Let's go back and talk about it later."