A farmer has a shrewish wife; he's busy making money every day.

Ye Qingxue knew that the coachman was wary, and approaching rashly would only make them more defensive.

So she left immediately without lingering.

Instead, they returned to the vicinity of the county gate.

One driver isn't enough; we need to find several more.

But after observing for a whole day, they still couldn't figure anything out.

As the sun began to set, Ye Qingxue got up from the street food stall, intending to go home.

Out of the corner of my eye, I spotted a familiar figure; it was that thin rickshaw driver again.

Why aren't you at home taking care of the children?

Ye Qingxue was a little confused, but then she saw the thin coachman look around twice and come towards her.

Are you here to see her?

Ye Qingxue was somewhat surprised.

"Brother, that's great, you're really here." The thin driver was excited as soon as he saw her.

"What's wrong? Did something happen to Xiao Nan?" Ye Qingxue asked.

The driver suddenly laughed, "No, after taking your medicine, Xiao Nan slept soundly. This is the first time he's ever slept so well."

As if suddenly remembering something, he pulled out a few taels of silver from his pocket. "Oh right, this is for the medicine. I don't know if it's enough. If not, I'll go earn more. Cough cough!"

He started coughing again.

"Let me take a look at it for you too."

"Brother, I'm fine, don't worry about me..."

Without saying a word, Ye Qingxue grabbed his wrist and started taking his pulse.

His hand struggled slightly, then stopped moving.

After taking his pulse, Ye Qingxue breathed a sigh of relief.

"Your cough is caused by prolonged overwork and illness, external pathogens invading your lungs and causing your lung qi to rise in reverse. You've never had it properly treated, have you?"

The driver nodded: "Well, I don't need treatment anymore. I've lived all these years. Besides, I'm just a worthless life, so I might as well die. The main thing is to see Xiao Nan."

Ye Qingxue shook her head in disapproval: "What will happen to Xiao Nan if you die? Putting aside whether he can earn money to support himself, he might get so emotional that he takes his own life with you."

"If you can live well, then live well. It's not like it's an incurable disease. I'll go get you some medicine."

The driver was stunned by Ye Qingxue's words. Seeing that she was about to leave, he quickly grabbed her arm and said, "Brother, forget it, I really don't have any money."

Ye Qingxue didn't move, but turned to look at him: "If you don't have money, go earn it. I think you're doing a pretty good job as a coachman."

She noticed it that morning; although the driver was thin, he had a rather handsome appearance.

“But it’s hard for me to make money here…” He looked somewhat disappointed.

"Is it because of those two people?"

"Ah."

Ye Qingxue understood; he really couldn't afford to mess with people like the scarred man and the burly man.

Why are they causing you trouble?

The driver shook his head. "I don't know. I used to work as a rickshaw puller in the county, and business was very good. They suddenly appeared and kept chasing away my customers. They were fierce and menacing, and the customers didn't dare to say anything and all left."

Ye Qingxue frowned. Some people's malice is just so inexplicable.

They get upset when they see you doing well and will try to cause you trouble.

Ye Qingxue didn't directly say she wanted to help him, but comforted him: "Life goes on, so go ahead and try to earn money. I'll help you buy medicine; I'll think of a way."

She's not someone who easily trusts others; she also needs to observe.

The driver wiped his eyes and sighed, "Young man, you're right."

Ye Qingxue patted his shoulder, "Wait here for me, I'll go buy you some medicine."

After saying that, he turned around and left.

When they returned, they found that the coachman was no longer there.

His heart sank. He didn't know if the man didn't want to believe he was gone, or if those two men were causing him trouble again.

But not long after, the driver reappeared at the street corner.

He looked a little anxious, but his head was covered in sweat despite it being the middle of winter.

"Young man, you didn't have to wait long, did you? I just picked up a customer. Her destination is very nearby, so I was just trying to give her a ride."

As he spoke, he placed the ten coins he had just received from his pocket into Ye Qingxue's palm.

"This is what I just earned. Here you go. I know it might not be enough, but I'll work harder tomorrow and pay you back."

Ye Qingxue was somewhat surprised, surprised that he could attract customers so quickly, and also surprised by his sincerity.

Anyone with even a shred of selfishness would see Ye Qingxue as a sucker, feigning pitifulness to gain more.

However, Ye Qingxue will no longer help at that time.

Ye Qingxue smiled and accepted the money.

"This medicine is also taken once a day, preferably in the morning. Remember to take it on time."

"Thank you." The driver took the medicine and bowed to Ye Qingxue in thanks.

After saying that, he looked up and asked, "May I ask your name, young man? Will you be coming here again tomorrow?"

“My surname is Ye, and I will come tomorrow as well.”

"Okay, I understand." The driver nodded thoughtfully, then said, "My name is Zhang You, Brother Ye can call me Lao Zhang."

The two chatted for a few more minutes before saying goodbye to each other.

Ye Qingxue returned to the noodle stall, while Zhang You drove his oxcart home with joy on his face.

We've really met a great philanthropist this time!

Zhang You was filled with gratitude, and all he could think about was going home and hugging his precious son to share the day's events.

He might have the chance to watch Xiao Nan grow up!

As he caught sight of his familiar home in the distance, his excitement intensified.

However, just as he was about to reach his home, he discovered that the lock on the door had been broken.

Then they heard Xiao Nan's terrified cries for help coming from inside the door.

"Dad! Help! Don't come any closer!"

"Heh, you still dare to call me 'father'? We're looking for your father! Who bought your medicine? Tell us!"

Zhang You's heart sank suddenly, as if someone had poured a bucket of cold water over his head, extinguishing his excitement.

How did they find our house?!

The medicine in his hand rolled to the ground. He felt weak all over and practically crawled into the house on his hands and feet.

I saw Xiao Nan being choked by the scarred man with one hand.

"Let go of Xiao Nan!" Zhang You rushed forward, but was blocked by the burly man, who sent him flying.

With a thud, Zhang You fell to the ground. Ignoring his bruised hands, he stood up again and rushed towards them.

The result this time was that he was sent flying by a single punch.

"Don't waste your energy. Just behave and you'll avoid physical pain," the burly man said with a laugh, shaking his hand.

"Father! Don't hurt my father!" Xiao Nan struggled fiercely in the scarred man's hands.

"We have done nothing to wrong you, why are you treating us like this?"

The scarred man grabbed Xiao Nan, walked up to Zhang You, and kicked him. "I do whatever I feel like. I just want to hit you, and I'm happy to!"

Despair was evident in Zhang You's eyes.

The burly man walked over, his tone dangerous, "Tell me, who helped you today?"

Judging from his tone, Zhang You knew that if Ye Xiaoge found out, he wouldn't have a good ending.

He curled up on the ground, looking up at Xiao Nan's pained expression, a struggle flashing in his eyes.

Brother Ye is such a good person, he can't let him get hurt!

Then, as if having made some kind of decision, he closed his eyes.

"Hmph, you're quite the loyal one. Fine, I'll beat you half to death today and steal everything from you. Let's see if you'll talk then." The burly man walked towards Zhang You with a mocking expression, clenching his fists.

"Hiss! Damn!"

Xiao Nan suddenly bit the scarred man, broke free from his grasp, and ran to Zhang You, opening her arms wide.

"Don't bully my father!"

The scarred man spat, "Don't worry, kid, you can't escape!"

Zhang You hurriedly got up, hugged Xiao Nan, and shielded her with his body.

He watched in horror as the fist, as heavy as Mount Tai, hurtled toward him.