Joyful Motherhood in a Rural Family

chapter 116

“Third Sister-in-law, are you okay? What happened to your hand?”

The two of them had noticed the cloth band bound around Liu Sisi’s hand a while ago, but only asked about it now.

“I’m fine. I just got my hand pierced by shards of tile. Brother Zhang, Ye Lei… is he okay?”

There were many questions she couldn’t ask, couldn’t express, no matter how worried or frightened she was, she didn’t want to show it in front of others.

“With Brother Ye Lei’s impressive skills, you don’t need to worry. He won’t come to harm.”

During the conversation, Zhang Peng pulled out a porcelain bottle from his body and put it beside her: “This is medicine for blade injuries. Apply the powder directly onto the wound morning and night. It’s very effective. We all use this medicine. You should take it.”

“Thank you Brother Zhang, Brother Li Wu.”

Liu Sisi softly thanked them and gratefully glanced at the two before finally stowing away the porcelain bottle.

“It’s getting late, you should rest early, we’ll head back first.”

Seeing Liu Sisi’s reddened eyes and her fragile posture that seemed like a breeze would knock her over, they didn’t know how to comfort her, so they decided to take their leave.

Liu Sisi tightly clutched the money bag, suddenly feeling physically and mentally exhausted.

Why? Ye Lei!

Zhang Peng and Li Wu both returned, so why haven’t you come back?

I know, you couldn’t have killed Big Mouth Li! I believe in you!

But where are you now, won’t you come home anymore? I miss you, I miss you so much…

That night, she sat by the window looking at the crescent moon in the sky, suffering from insomnia.

The next day was Market Day, and not needing to go to the Gan Mansion, Liu Sisi got up early feeling groggy. It felt like there was a fire burning in her throat. Not only did her wound not heal, but it also turned white and started to fester.

Injuries in summer were such a nuisance!

She poured the medicinal powder onto her palm and forcefully wound the cloth band around a few times. Holding the knot with her teeth, she soaked the dirty strip of cloth for washing later and tightly covered the cooked dishes. She then left for the bookstore.

Halfway there, Liu Sisi felt her head grow heavier, her breath quickened and she started sweating profusely, even the road beneath her feet seemed to sway. She sat down and took a rest on the big stone by the roadside. Afterwards, she gritted her teeth, rose to her feet, and forcibly continued walking.

Her foot slipped, she staggered, and her vision went black. A wave of vertigo overcame her and she fainted by the roadside…

When she regained consciousness, she could smell the unique scent of herbal medicine.

After opening her eyes, it took Liu Sisi a while to recognize that she was lying in the same partitioned room of the clinic she once visited. Through the half-opened door, she could clearly see Dr. He who had treated her father-in-law during their previous visit.

Who had brought her here? She wonderes as she got up to put on her shoes, then she left the partitioned room.

“Dr. He, thank you for treating me. I am grateful.”

Seeing the previous patient leave, Liu Sisi quickly stepped forward to express her gratitude.

“Young wife, you’re awake, huh? How do you feel, has your health improved? Why not rest some more?” Dr. He still wore a kind face.