Educated Youth in the Countryside: She is the Village's Embroidery Queen!-Chapter 133: Old Flames Rekindled

Knowing what he was going to say, Yi Chichi smiled, "No way."

"I didn’t even say anything."

The child complained, dissatisfied. Yi Chichi laughed; indeed, he hadn’t said anything yet, but she could already guess it.

He simply didn’t want to do his homework.

"Anyway, not doing homework is impossible."

"But I have no books to read."

He looked dejected, and Yi Chichi fell silent.

This is indeed a problem.

In the team, besides children like Niu Niu, who were too young to be accepted by the school, children around Qin Jiu’s age were all attending school.

He had no friends either.

Though people in the team, due to the captain’s advice, didn’t make things difficult for the old man and his family, they were unwilling to have contact.

The relationship between both parties could be described appropriately as ’well water does not violate river water.’

The child had also been advised not to play with Qin Jiu, which led to him having no friends.

His world consisted only of the old man’s family, and his aunt was an unexpected surprise.

The time spent with her was like a prisoner on work release for Qin Jiu.

Looking at the child’s red eyes, she took a deep breath, "Things will get better, let’s hang in there."

Once this year is over, next year she’ll discuss with the captain’s team seeing if there’s a way to get Qin Jiu into school.

"Will we ever see the light?"

Qin Jiu dared not hold out hope; a deep expression unbefitting his age marked his young face.

"We will."

Yi Chichi patted his head, "The future will get better, darkness and light always cycle, and when the darkness passes, the light will come!"

Her voice was resolute, her gaze bright and determined.

Staring into her eyes, Qin Jiu felt like he was looking at the sun, a bit blinding. He blinked and showed a brilliant smile.

"Auntie, I believe in you."

His small hand hooked onto hers, and Yi Chichi smiled as she held it tightly, then let go.

"Let’s go, Auntie will take you back."

"...The team members are back from work."

The child reminded, not wanting to cause trouble for his aunt, normally he would return on his own.

"No worries, we’ll take the shortcut." 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

Avoiding the main road, going behind the houses, the dense bushes and woods made it easy to hide their figures, being careful they wouldn’t be discovered.

Yi Chichi, familiar with the route, flatly refused Qin Jiu’s proposal to go back alone, taking him down the path to the cowshed.

The old man and his family hadn’t returned yet, but their figures could be seen coming this way.

"Same tomorrow."

She instructed Qin Jiu, the sensible child nodded, "I’ll wait for Auntie."

"Good."

She checked the time, knowing she needed to leave quickly.

"Ask the great-grandfather and others tonight if there’s anything needed, Auntie will try to get it ready for you."

"Okay."

After dispensing the necessary instructions, Yi Chichi turned and took the path back.

Just as she arrived at the medical room, Uncle Yaozi and the others returned.

"What’s Uncle Liang’s condition?"

"Staying at the hospital for a few days."

It’s not really a big deal, but Aunt Niu insisted on a few days of hospital observation, and the doctor couldn’t refuse her.

Though medical resources are tight now, assigning a hospital bed isn’t much of an issue.

While Yi Chichi was bending to sort the medicinal herbs, she replied with a sound to Wen Sheng, "I didn’t make a record of Uncle Liang’s case, Uncle, make sure to note it down yourself tonight."

"Okay."

After they finished sorting the herbs, Yi Chichi prepared to bid goodbye and head back to the Youth Corps Courtyard, but Uncle Yaozi suddenly said, "Chichi, I have to travel afar!"

His voice was low and powerful, with a hint of excitement.

Yi Chichi abruptly looked up at him, discovering his eyes shining brightly like they were on fire.

His expression was filled with longing.

Well, it’s the classic case of the old house catching fire, burning with no salvation.

"Going to see Aunt Mu?"

"Yes."

Uncle Yaozi nodded, showing a bashful smile like a young buck, saying, "I’m going to find her to fulfill the promise made back then."

"Have you talked to the team captain and them?"

Yi Chichi rubbed the goosebumps on her arm, feeling that an old man in love is quite terrifying.

Especially with this bashful smile, it sent a chill through her.

It always feels like she’ll have nightmares sleeping at night!

"I have."

Yi Chichi instantly understood, the captain’s team agreed.

As for her, she’ll act as the watchful half-undecided barefoot doctor, ready to offer outside assistance when needed.

"Can, can I refuse?"

She asked pitifully.

Uncle Yaozi rolled his eyes, "Why would I care whether you agree or not? Just diligently watch over the herb garden, process the medicinal herbs, go to the foot of the mountain to collect herbs, and provide treatment when necessary."

"The crucial issue is this treatment part."

Yi Chichi wailed, "With my skills, I’m really afraid of treating people to death, alright."

"Carry the barefoot doctor’s manual, I trust you’ll handle minor ailments, major ones go to the hospital."

As he spoke, he took out a ticket, "Look, I’ve even bought the ticket."

Yi Chichi, ...wow, this speed is pretty fast.

"Did you inform Wen Shi?"

The news was sent back by Wen Shi, and if he were really to go, Wen Shi would have to lead him to find someone.

Otherwise, with an island that large and Uncle Yaozi unfamiliar with the place, finding someone wouldn’t be easy.

Her concerns were proven unnecessary.

Uncle Yaozi said cheerfully, "I sent a telegram, Wen Shi replied too, and he’ll come to pick me up then."

Well, now there’s really no way to stop him.

"Then go, I’ll watch over the medical room."

"On return, I’ll bring you some seafood."

This can be arranged.

Yi Chichi’s eyes brightened, "And bring some dried fruits."

The island has abundant marine resources, and the fruit resources are equally plentiful.

Due to inconvenient transportation, nowadays Southern fruits are extremely difficult to transport to the North, and special Northern products to the South are equally difficult.

Mangoes, lychees, bananas, these fruits are all overabundant in the South, almost disappearing from Northern cities.

Uncle Yaozi’s trip to the South wasn’t initially on her mind.

Now that he’s going, let him be a human carrier bringing goods along.

"Additionally..."

Looking around and seeing no one nearby, she lowered her voice to add, "Uncle, check if there’s any bird’s nest, if there is, bring some back for me."

Uncle Yaozi’s eyes brightened, "Does the South have bird’s nests?"

"There are Golden Swift’s nests on the island."

"I’ll bring some for you."

Yi Chichi beamed, "I’ll get you the money."

As she ran back a distance, she remembered something and returned, "Oh, Uncle, do you have any grain coupons?"

"No."

Resolute, justified.

"You do!"

Way to go, so she was waiting for her here.

Can she refuse?

Absolutely not.

Hence, Yi Chichi went home to get a hundred bucks and twenty pounds worth of national grain coupons to give him.

Uncle Yaozi was stunned by her generous gesture, "How many dried fruits are you planning to buy with so much money?"

Glancing again at the grain coupons, "These tickets are plenty too."

"A wealthy home and a rich road, bring more for safety."

Yi Chichi insisted, "Uncle, take them all. Decide on the quantity yourself."

Uncle Yaozi looked deeply at her and accepted her kindness.

"I’ll deal with it when the time comes, I’ll convert the grain coupons when I return."