Ancestors, I told you to seduce the villains, not to turn evil.

Xu Manman's dream was like a TV series, and she watched the whole plot from the perspective of an observer.

But the brain can't remember so many details, like the old man's fate.

It was only after seeing the old man that I remembered him.

Xu Manman also recognized that one of the two thugs in the corner was the one who killed the old man.

So, these two people were specifically there to keep an eye on the old man.

Xu Manman did not rush forward. She waited for the two thugs to leave before approaching the old man.

As soon as Xu Manman walked over, the broom in the old man's hand was snatched away by the young man.

"Grandpa, you rest. Let me do this work."

With that, he quickly went to sweep the streets.

It was at this moment that Xu Manman stepped forward.

"Hello sir, my name is Xu Manman. My husband is a soldier. He was shot during a mission and injured his bones. I would like to ask you for help."

Xu Manman explained her purpose, not expecting the old man to agree to her request on the first try.

She was already prepared to visit him three times.

The old gentleman wasn't as serious or aloof as Xu Manman had imagined.

On the contrary, he even praised Fei Huainan a few times.

They then inquired about Fei Huainan's condition.

Xu Manman described the symptoms in detail, and the old man was silent for a moment before speaking: "Your wife's leg can be treated, but her body is severely depleted, and the wound has not been properly treated, which will worsen the condition."

"Here's what you'll do. Go back and let him rest for a few days, then bring him here and I'll treat him."

The old gentleman was no stranger to gunshot wounds; he was a military doctor in his youth and had been to the battlefield, so he was very knowledgeable about gunshot wounds.

Knowing the patient's identity, he couldn't help but recall the days when he was on the front lines.

The old gentleman had a very good attitude and was content with whatever came his way.

Since he can treat and save lives anywhere, it makes no difference to him.

The only thing I'm worried about is the leader; I wonder how he is doing now.

Xu Manman thanked the old man and got a recipe for a medicinal diet from him. She went to the pharmacy to get some medicine and bought a hen in the county.

The hen cost 2.2 yuan, and the medicinal herbs cost 4.5 yuan.

She carried her things back, her heart filled with hope.

As long as Fei Huainan's leg can be healed, he won't turn evil like in the dream, and naturally he won't perish together with her.

She managed to save her own life.

Xu Manman had considered running away, but at that time, household registration control was very strict. If she ran away, she would be an unregistered resident and wouldn't even have a place to stay.

Furthermore, she and Fei Huainan got married and registered at the Civil Affairs Bureau.

Where can she run to?

Besides, she'd rather live an honest and upright life than hide away.

Xu Manman saw hope that Fei Huainan's leg would be cured, and she felt that there was something to look forward to in life.

However, his good mood soured when he saw Li Meng and his second brother.

She knew that Li Meng had been looking for her recently.

However, she had been avoiding Li Meng and had other things to do, so she really couldn't take care of her and hadn't seen her for a few days.

Li Meng and Li Erge were talking about something, and both of them looked unwell.

Xu Manman silently turned her face away and quickly left.

Back home, Fei Huainan sat on a rock to dry mushrooms.

She picked these mushrooms from the mountain and left them in the kitchen, without having time to prepare them.

Upon seeing this, Fei Huainan took it out and dried it in the sun.

He heard footsteps, turned around, and saw Xu Manman with a bright smile, her whole being lively and vibrant.

Fei Huainan's heart stirred. Judging from Xu Manman's expression, she had probably seen that old gentleman.

Xu Manman put down her things and looked at Fei Huai with a smile: "I saw the old man and told him about your symptoms. The old man said that the leg can be cured, but you are weak and need to take care of your health first."

"The old gentleman prescribed a medicinal diet, and I also bought an old hen, which I will stew in a while."

She thought she was very clever for meeting the old man on just one trip.

"However, the hen and medicinal herbs weren't cheap; they cost six yuan and seventy cents."

Adding the 1.63 yuan she spent last time, she spent a total of 8.33 yuan. She still has 1.87 yuan left, and the extra 2 mao (0.2 yuan) is her own money.

Xu Manman took out each item one by one for Fei Huainan to see, her almond-shaped eyes sparkling. After speaking, she looked at Fei Huainan.

Fei Huainan cleared his throat and inexplicably felt that Xu Manman was like a child who was asking for praise.

However, he still went along with it and said, "Great."

Xu Manman was satisfied. She asked Fei Huainan to start the fire while she began to prepare the medicinal herbs and also processed the hen.

The hen was already killed. She washed it, chopped it into pieces, stir-fried it in a pot, added boiling water, then added medicinal herbs, and started stewing it.

This medicinal dish is similar to Cantonese soup, but with a much stronger medicinal flavor.

Xu Manman stewed the chicken in a pot over a wood fire for more than two hours, and the whole yard was filled with the aroma of chicken.

She ladled out a bowl of chicken soup and meat and delivered it to Aunt Lin's house next door.

Aunt Lin refused: "Huainan is just right and needs some nourishment. You've been working hard lately and also need nourishment. We don't have anything to do, so we don't need chicken soup."

Xu Manman insisted.

Aunt Lin always lends a hand when there's something going on, so it's nothing for her to bring a bowl of chicken soup.

"This chicken soup contains warming and nourishing medicinal herbs, so it's good for people with weak constitutions to drink and replenish their energy."

It's a mild and nourishing formula with no major contraindications, but it might cause internal heat in people who are strong and healthy.

After explaining everything, Xu Manman took the empty bowl and went back.

Aunt Lin was carrying a bowl of chicken soup when she noticed there was a chicken leg inside. The broth was rich and flavorful, and you could tell it was delicious just by the smell.

But this bowl of soup would be wasted if eaten like this.

Aunt Lin added water, potatoes, and glass noodles to the stew.

Even so, the potatoes and vermicelli, still tinged with the flavor of meat, were completely devoured during dinner.

When Xu Manman returned home, Fei Huainan paused for a moment before speaking: "Please set aside a bowl for me; I'll give it away."

As he spoke, he stuffed a ten-yuan note into Xu Manman's hand.

Looking at the money, Xu Manman had no objections whatsoever.

Since the chicken wasn't small, she took a large bowl and filled it with several pieces of meat.

The meat has been stewed until it's tender and juicy, making it very easy to chew.

Fei Huainan was still thinking about how to explain to Xu Manman, but she didn't expect that Xu Manman didn't even ask.

As he requested, a large bowl was left, and Xu Manman filled a small bowl for herself, while Fei Huainan filled a large bowl as well.

Since it was related to treating his leg, Fei Huainan didn't hesitate and ate it all.

Wait until it gets dark.

He went out again.

He arrived at the cowshed with practiced ease, knocked rhythmically on the door, and it opened.

An old man opened the door and scolded Fei Huainan as soon as he saw him.

"Didn't I tell you you're not allowed to come here anymore? Why don't you listen to me!"

Fei Huainan was used to it. He carried the basket inside and said, "My teacher's wife is sick and needs to eat something good."

Professor Wang's eyes instantly welled up with tears. He and his wife depended on each other for survival, and he was also startled when his wife suddenly fainted last time.

Thinking of his wife's serious health problems, he finally stopped saying anything more.