mtl008 Chapter 380 Stop thinking about those unnecessary things
Chapter 380 Stop thinking about those unnecessary things
During his time injured, Li Xiangyang finally understood how Li Xiaoyun felt after becoming pregnant.
From morning till night, either Li Xiaoyun was watching him take his medicine, his mother was worried about his wound getting infected, and even his younger sister Li Xiaohua would secretly observe his condition from time to time.
Fortunately, he returned to the village after his injury healed. Otherwise, in the city, with his whole family revolving around him, Li Xiangyang, who was used to being free, would have felt lost and disoriented.
“Xiangyang,” Li Xiaoyun suddenly said seriously, “I know you’re anxious, but as the old saying goes, it takes a hundred days to recover from a broken bone. Your injury really needs to be taken good care of.”
Li Xiangyang sighed, "I know, but I feel really uncomfortable staying at home all day like this."
Li Xiaoyun suddenly laughed: "Now you know how I feel, right? Being watched by the three of you every day, unable to move an inch, isn't that unpleasant?"
Li Xiangyang was taken aback, then laughed: "Ha, so you're settling a personal score on official business."
“That’s called ‘empathy’,” Li Xiaoyun corrected proudly.
As the two were chatting and laughing, there was a knock on the door outside the courtyard.
"Xiangyang, are you home?" It was Wang Ergou's voice.
Li Xiaoyun opened the door, and Wang Ergou strode into the house, carrying a pheasant in his hand.
"Hey, I heard you got into a fight in the county town, and it was pretty bad?" Wang Ergou teased with a smile, but he couldn't hide the concern in his eyes.
Li Xiangyang gave a wry smile: "What fight? I was beaten up by a mob."
Wang Ergou handed the pheasant to Li Xiaoyun: "Sister-in-law, this was caught this morning. Stew it for Xiangyang to help him recover."
Li Xiaoyun took the pheasant and said with a smile, "Thank you, Er Gou, you're very thoughtful."
Wang Ergou sat down opposite Li Xiangyang, his brow furrowed slightly: "Tell me what happened. How could someone as skilled as you be like this?"
Li Xiangyang briefly recounted what had happened, and Wang Ergou shook his head after listening: "You always love to meddle in other people's business. But if it weren't for you, that girl would have been in danger."
Li Xiaoyun, who was preparing pheasants nearby, said without turning her head, "That's right, I'm still angry, and he only cares about others, not himself."
Upon hearing this, Wang Ergou secretly gave Li Xiangyang a wink, and Li Xiangyang shook his head slightly, signaling him not to say anything more.
"By the way, Er Gou, what brings you here today...?" Li Xiangyang changed the subject.
Wang Ergou slapped his thigh: "I almost forgot about the important matter! There's news from the forest farm. I heard that what happened at Forest Farm No. 17 has been reported, and the higher-ups are taking it very seriously. It seems they're going to send more people over."
Li Xiangyang nodded: "This is good news. The new mineral we discovered is indeed extraordinary."
"And also," Wang Ergou lowered his voice, "our affairs are settled too. I heard they're going to give us a major commendation, and there might even be a bonus!"
Li Xiangyang smiled slightly: "Let them record the merit then. That's not what we're after."
Wang Ergou chuckled, "That's right, but a bonus is always good." He paused, then added, "Once you're healed, shall we go for a walk in the mountains? I've found a great place; there are tons of pheasants."
“Okay,” Li Xiangyang nodded, “I’ll go after I get my stitches removed.”
Hearing this from the kitchen, Li Xiaoyun immediately poked her head out: "Don't even think about it! Even after the stitches are removed, it'll take another half a month to heal before you can go out!"
Li Xiangyang and Wang Ergou exchanged a glance and both smiled wryly.
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Days passed by, and two weeks had passed in the blink of an eye.
That day, Li Xiangyang got up early, carefully washed up, and prepared to go to the county hospital to have his stitches removed.
"Honey, I can go by myself today. You stay home and rest," Li Xiangyang said while buttoning his shirt.
Li Xiaoyun, however, was already dressed and ready: "Don't give me that, I'll go with you."
Li Xiangyang knew he couldn't refuse her, so he had no choice but to nod in agreement.
After a simple breakfast, the two boarded a horse-drawn carriage to the county town.
Along the way, Li Xiaoyun kept reminding him of various precautions, and Li Xiangyang just smiled and responded, but in his heart he could not contain his excitement at regaining his freedom.
Upon arriving at the hospital, Li Xiangyang went straight to the surgery department.
"Li Xiangyang?" A familiar voice came as I walked to the nurses' station.
Lin Yuqing stood there, and upon seeing Li Xiangyang and Li Xiaoyun, a hint of barely perceptible panic flashed across her face, but she quickly regained her professional smile: "You've come to have your stitches removed?"
“Yes,” Li Xiangyang nodded, “the time has just arrived.”
Lin Yuqing turned around and took out the medical record: "I'll go find a doctor for you."
Li Xiaoyun gently tugged at Li Xiangyang's hand, and the two sat down on the bench to wait.
Not long after, Lin Yuqing came over with a doctor.
The doctor examined Li Xiangyang's wound and nodded in satisfaction: "It's healing well; the stitches can be removed."
The stitch removal process was over quickly. The doctor gave a few instructions and left, leaving Lin Yuqing to pack up the instruments.
"Thank you, Nurse Lin," Li Xiangyang said sincerely.
Lin Yuqing gently shook her head: "This is my job." She glanced at Li Xiaoyun's protruding belly and smiled, "Your baby should be almost four months along, right? Take care of yourself."
Li Xiaoyun nodded: "Thank you for your concern."
The atmosphere among the three was slightly awkward, but much more natural than it had been two weeks ago.
"Well...we'll be going now," Li Xiangyang said.
Lin Yuqing nodded in acknowledgment: "Take care."
Leaving the hospital, Li Xiangyang breathed a sigh of relief, touched the scar on his head, and smiled, "It's finally completely healed."
Li Xiaoyun rolled her eyes at him: "Don't be too happy yet, you still need to rest for another half month when you get back."
Li Xiangyang pretended not to hear and pulled Li Xiaoyun's hand forward, saying, "Since we're in the city today, shall we go for a stroll?"
Li Xiaoyun couldn't refuse him, so she had no choice but to nod in agreement.
The two strolled through the streets of the county town, and Li Xiangyang even took Li Xiaoyun to a newly opened snack shop, ordering many of her favorite dishes.
"Why are you being so nice to me today?" Li Xiaoyun asked, looking at him suspiciously.
Li Xiangyang chuckled dryly, "No way, I've always been good to you."
Li Xiaoyun snorted, but a smile remained on her lips.
After lunch, the two went to the department store again, where Li Xiangyang bought a lot of things for Li Xiaoyun and their unborn child.
It was nearly evening when the two finally got a carriage to go into the city and hitched a ride back.
On the way, Li Xiaoyun nestled against Li Xiangyang's shoulder and whispered, "Now that the stitches are removed, are you planning to go to the mountains with Wang Ergou?"
Li Xiangyang was taken aback, then admitted, "Yes, that's exactly what I was thinking. I've been feeling really stifled these past few days."
Li Xiaoyun sighed, "I knew it." She paused, "Be careful, don't let anything else happen."
Li Xiangyang tightened his grip on her hand: "Don't worry, I promise you, I'll be safe and sound."
As night fell, the carriage slowly drove back to Xiaoliang Village.
When the two returned home, it was already completely dark.
Li Xiangyang helped Li Xiaoyun step into the house.
During the days of his injury, Li Xiaoyun was busy taking care of him, who had difficulty moving around, and also managing household chores. Even though she was pregnant, she never complained.
Thinking of this, Li Xiangyang said with shame, "I'm sorry, honey, you've had a hard time these past few days. It's all because I meddle in other people's business..."
"What nonsense are you talking about? You didn't do anything wrong. If everyone ignores things like that, what will happen when it happens to us? Alright, go to sleep early and stop thinking about those things."
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