Educated Youth in the Countryside: She is the Village's Embroidery Queen!-Chapter 337: Jumped Into the River?

"Police Guesthouse."

The place is quite safe, and Ning Jiandong felt relieved.

However, "It’s a bit far from there. From tomorrow, you should stay over."

Having them around is a bit safer.

"I’ll request a temporary single dorm room for you, and you can eat in the canteen. How does that sound?"

"Okay."

With assured safety for both living and eating, Yi Chichi naturally couldn’t refuse.

The key point is not having to spend money.

"Should we send a telegraph to Xiao Wen to inform him?"

"He’s in Yangcheng. I’ll talk to him tonight."

Ning Jiandong was displeased upon hearing this, "He’s in Yangcheng and hasn’t come to see me?"

"He’s busy."

Whether he can make it back tonight is still unknown.

If he can’t return, she has to check out of the guesthouse tomorrow and ask Hou Dahai’s colleagues to pass the message to him, so he won’t worry.

Thinking about it this way, she actually felt quite busy.

As it turned out, Wen Shi came back in the middle of the night, looking disheveled but unharmed.

He was soaking wet, with water plants hanging from his head.

Water was dripping from his pant legs, making him look like a water ghost just pulled out of a river.

Yi Chichi, who was woken from a sweet dream, turned on the light and was almost dumbfounded seeing his state.

"Did you jump into a river?"

She quickly poured some water and grabbed a towel, pushing him to the bathroom to shower. Wen Shi swiftly undressed and started washing, while answering, "A criminal tried to escape and jumped into the river in a panic, but he couldn’t swim, so I went down to catch him."

This was truly a panic move; otherwise, he wouldn’t have forgotten he couldn’t swim and jumped into the river to escape.

"Is the case resolved?"

"No."

This matter turned out to be quite big, exposing a whole chain of dens, "But the rest has nothing to do with me."

As he spoke, he handed over a towel, "Wife, help scrub my back."

Yi Chichi responded with a sound, took the towel, and started working hard as his scrubber.

Wen Shi faced away from her, chatting idly with closed eyes.

"What did you and Uncle Ning talk about?"

Yi Chichi briefly recounted the events at the Friendship Store, and Wen Shi fell silent.

"Why are you so quiet?"

"I think I need a moment of silence."

Wen Shi, overwhelmed, couldn’t fathom, "Can’t they find a good artist?"

"They can, but if someone isn’t in this line of work, they can’t grasp the essence of embroidery patterns."

Wen Shi had nothing to say; he wasn’t in that industry either and couldn’t understand the difference.

He only knew one thing — his wife really knew how to make money.

The income from drawing a few patterns was equivalent to over a year’s salary.

Such a disparity...

"Looks like it’s destined for me to live off you."

Yi Chichi teased him, "What’s the matter, living off me makes you feel ashamed?"

"Definitely not, I’d be more than happy."

Before he finished speaking, he turned and gave Yi Chichi a wet hug, "Tomorrow, let’s refund the train tickets. I’ll take you to the Friendship Store first, then head back to the island. How does that sound?"

"Okay."

Yi Chichi agreed, pushing him away, "Hurry up and finish washing then sleep."

"Got it."

Taking the towel from Yi Chichi, Wen Shi signaled her to step out, then poured a basin of water over his head.

Five minutes later, he lay next to Yi Chichi, feeling refreshed, and asked, "Wife, can you bring your tools to the island to paint?"

"No."

There’s too much painting equipment, making it inconvenient to carry.

"Running back and forth is too tiring."

"That’s true."

"Won’t you miss me?"

"Are you heading out to sea?"

Yi Chichi countered with a question, leaving Wen Shi with no thoughts.

"You’re right, I should stay and live at the Friendship Store."

Even if he returns, they wouldn’t see each other; this time going back means going out to sea, and when he’d return was unknown.

Instead of having his wife go back only to return alone, it would be better to stay at the Friendship Store.

At least it’s less tiring and safe too.

"Remember to send me a telegram when you board, and one when you get home."

"Okay."

"And also..."

He rattled off a string of instructions, with Yi Chichi nodding in agreement, but soon heard snoring. Looking up, Wen Shi, who had been talking to her a moment ago, was already asleep.

She smiled, reached out to turn off the light, and went to sleep.

When she woke, Wen Shi, energetic as ever, returned with breakfast: shumai, fish congee, and rice noodle rolls.

"The tickets are refunded."

Yi Chichi checked the time, not yet ten o’clock, "What time did you get up?"

"A little after six."

Wow, after a late night, getting up so early, no wonder he’s her man, with such amazing stamina and energy, leaving her speechless.

Thus, Wen Shi, while eating breakfast, noticed his wife’s gaze was rather peculiar.

He initially didn’t pay attention, but being watched with such a probing look eventually made him uneasy.

"Wife, what exactly are you looking at?"

"You look good."

Yi Chichi gave him a shumai, "Remember to take the money when you go back."

"Not saving it?"

"You take it back and save it."

In Yangcheng, depositing money wasn’t difficult, but withdrawing was troublesome, unlike future days when major banks were connected, letting you withdraw money anywhere.

Deposits had to be withdrawn where they were made. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

It’s better if Wen Shi saves it, making it easier to access when needed.

"Is there money at home?"

"Yes, Mom left her money with me to save, and there’s a few hundred at home."

Wen Shi nodded, "Alright, I’ll take it and save it. You’re not worried about me spending it recklessly."

"Feel free to use it if you can manage to spend it all."

Over a thousand yuan had significant purchasing power during this time, and the island offered limited high expenses, primarily the four major items.

However, Wen Shi had a watch, there was a radio at home, and a bicycle was unnecessary as he was either at sea or leading training, with no place to ride.

As for a sewing machine...

He didn’t need one either.

So Yi Chichi wasn’t concerned, "Remember to send some money and tickets to Xiao Ba and the others."

Wen Shi looked up, "Did you exchange tickets again?"

"Exchanged for a hundred nationwide tickets."

The amount was astonishing, but a good trade.

"Later, give me some, and you take the rest back. If you’re worried about safety on the way, mail it back via the post office."

Yi Chichi nodded in understanding, then put down her chopsticks, "I’m full, you can finish the rest."

Wen Shi, already accustomed, devoured the remaining food.

Then he cleaned up the dishes, checked out of the room with Yi Chichi, returned the lunch box at the nearby police station, and went to the Friendship Store.

They took the tram, taking about fifteen minutes on the road. By the time they arrived, Ning Jiandong and Gu Xinghua were not there, but the finance lady was.

Seeing the couple, she greeted them, "Xiao Yi, the managers are in a meeting. Let me first take you and your revolutionary partner to see the dormitory, and then we’ll go to the canteen to eat."

"Alright, thank you, Ms. Juan."

Yi Chichi smiled and thanked her, while Lu Juan cheerfully waved her hand, saying it was no trouble, and led the couple towards the dormitory.

They chatted as they walked, with her glances frequently landing on Wen Shi.

Wen Shi, feeling uncomfortable under her gaze, spoke up, "Ms. Juan, is there something wrong with me?"

"No, I just have something I’d like to ask your help with."

Help from him?

The couple paused in surprise, then became interested.

"Please tell us, if we can help, we will certainly do so!"