As Shunzi woke up, all the Qian family relatives and the villagers of Shiliu Village left, leaving only Qian Dama, her two grandchildren, Er Zhu, and Li Mei in the house.
“Shunzi, quickly thank your Brother Zhu!”
Just as Er Zhu was about to leave, Qian Dama suddenly patted her head and, while speaking, pressed Shunzi to kneel before Er Zhu.
“Qian Dama, what are you doing? It’s good that the child is awake.”
Seeing this, Er Zhu quickly helped Shunzi up.
“No, no, if it weren't for you today, Shunzi would have truly been lost.”
Qian Dama pushed Er Zhu’s hand away and pressed Shunzi back onto the kang.
“Shunzi, why don't you acknowledge Er Zhu as your godfather? It would be a way to repay him.”
While Qian Dama and Er Zhu were pushing each other, Qian Dashu, who was standing nearby, offered a good idea.
Er Zhu was so foolish, he would surely never get married. When Er Zhu was old, Shunzi could take care of him.
“No need. We have other things to do. I’ll be leaving now.”
As Er Zhu heard this, the corners of his mouth twitched slightly. He grabbed Li Mei, made up an excuse, and headed for the door.
He wasn't even married yet, and now he had a teenage son…
Er Zhu shivered, his pace quickening.
Beside him, Li Mei, watching Er Zhu’s rare speechless expression, let out a chuckle.
Let alone Er Zhu not wanting to be a godfather, she didn’t want Er Zhu to be a godfather either.
She wanted…
Thinking of this, Li Mei didn’t continue her thoughts. Her face instantly turned red, like a ripe apple!
After finally returning home, Li Mei made the bed and suddenly had a flash of inspiration.
“Er Zhu, why don't you open a clinic? Other villages have clinics, but ours doesn’t.”
Er Zhu, who was about to go practice his martial arts, stopped upon hearing Li Mei’s words.
He thought of the incident with the Sun family last time, and then of Shunzi. He nodded slightly.
When villagers had problems, they would come to him. However, he wasn't at home every second. If they couldn’t find him, or if time was wasted, it truly wouldn't be good.
“Alright, I’ll do it when I have time.”
In the blink of an eye, a week passed. Er Zhu had Fatty and others tidy up two single-story rooms at the village entrance. He also bought some medical supplies, and the clinic opened for business.
“Wang’s Traditional Chinese Medicine? That’s a good name!”
A villager looked at the golden signboard above the entrance and nodded in satisfaction.
Other villagers echoed in agreement with smiles, while Wang Hai and a few others showed disdain in their eyes.
A fool is still a fool, knowing a bit of medicine and opening a clinic?
But it’s good that he opened it. If Er Zhu gets beaten to death later, then all of Li Mei’s family property will be his!
Thinking of the money Er Zhu had earned recently, and then of Li Mei’s beautiful appearance, a trace of triumph flashed in Wang Hai's eyes.
Cousin, your fool is courting his own death, don't blame me for it!
Wang Hai looked up at the sky, a sinister smile on his lips.
The opening ceremony was lively and continued until evening. After everyone had left, Er Zhu sat in a chair, surveying the clinic.
All of this felt like a dream!
“Er Zhu!”
Just as he thought this, Er Zhu suddenly heard a sweet voice from the doorway. Without turning around, Er Zhu knew it was Yao Na!
“Er Zhu, I’m not late, am I?”
Just as Er Zhu was about to open the door, Yao Na pushed it open directly. A scent of fragrance accompanied her sweet words.
“No, are you off work?”
Er Zhu smiled slightly and asked, glancing at Yao Na.
A few days ago, he heard from Sun Erniang that Yao Na worked at the hospital. He also just learned that Yao Na was a nursing major!
If he had known sooner, it would have been great. His clinic desperately needed a nurse.
“Mmm, Er Zhu, I’m telling you…”
Yao Na nodded, about to say something to Er Zhu, but at that moment, her phone suddenly rang.
“Hello, Wang Hao, is something wrong so late?”
Yao Na didn’t want to answer, but when she saw the screen, she had no choice but to pick up.
Wang Hao was a senior who had helped her a lot in college!
“What, you’re sick? I… I’ll be there right away!”
Yao Na’s expression suddenly changed, and she shot up from her seat.
“Er Zhu, can you accompany me to the town?”
Yao Na hung up the phone and, grabbing Er Zhu’s hand, her eyes turned red with urgency.
Although everyone said there was no such thing as pure friendship between men and women, and although she had considered staying away from Wang Hao, he had still been kind to her!
“Okay, I’ll get the car.”
Seeing Yao Na on the verge of tears from anxiety, Er Zhu picked up the car keys and walked out.
Er Zhu didn’t want to be too ostentatious, so almost no one in the village knew he owned a car. But being low-key didn’t mean he wouldn’t help.
Yao Na stood there, stunned. A look of shock flashed in her eyes.
She had only wanted Er Zhu to accompany her in his car, but she hadn't expected him to buy one!
After all, no one in their village owned a car!
Yao Na suddenly felt that the normal people in their village were less sensible than a fool!
“Hurry up and get in, what are you thinking about?”
As Yao Na was in shock, Er Zhu’s voice pulled her back to reality. When she turned her head and saw the black luxury car, she couldn’t help but gasp!
She had thought it was just a regular car, but she hadn’t expected it to be a luxury vehicle!
A hint of admiration flickered in Yao Na’s shocked eyes. She looked at Er Zhu like a lovestruck fan.
Er Zhu pouted speechlessly, honked the horn discreetly, and Yao Na instantly snapped back to attention before getting into the car.
Twenty minutes later, the luxury car stopped at the entrance of an ordinary residential building.
“Er Zhu, I’ll go up and check first. Wait for me downstairs for a moment.”
Yao Na said something as she unbuckled her seatbelt, but perhaps due to her nervousness, the seatbelt wouldn't come undone.
Seeing the seatbelt twisted like a pretzel, Er Zhu unbuckled his own and leaned towards her:
“Let me help you.”
Yao Na, who was desperately trying to undo her seatbelt, suddenly smelled the faint scent of soap. She looked up and saw Er Zhu’s handsome face.
Yao Na stared at Er Zhu motionlessly, her heart pounding like a little rabbit’s, thump-thump-thump!
This… must be what it feels like to be smitten…
Yao Na stared blankly at Er Zhu, while Er Zhu was also uncomfortable. Smelling Yao Na’s perfume, sweat beaded on his forehead.
In the confined space of the car, the ambiguous atmosphere thickened, and the temperature rose!
“Alright, go take a look quickly.”
Just as Yao Na felt like she was about to go crazy from the heat, with a click, Er Zhu’s calm voice reached her ears.
“You… you wait for me here, I’ll be out soon!”
Yao Na jolted, instantly snapping back to awareness. She quickly opened the car door and fled upstairs as if escaping.
Watching Yao Na’s panicked retreat, Er Zhu also wiped the sweat from his forehead.
Fortunately, he had managed to release it at the last moment. Otherwise, he was afraid he wouldn’t have been able to resist…