Transmigration: Flirted with My Childhood Sweetheart
Chapter 375 - 374: Just Want to Heat the Kang

Chapter 375: Chapter 374: Just Want to Heat the Kang

Lin Nianhe and the others were returning in a cow cart, its bed still stained with blood, which was heart-wrenching to see.

Riding in a cow cart at this time was a tormenting experience; the northwest wind howled, cutting into the face like a knife, leaving it completely numb.

Lin Nianhe had forgotten to wear a scarf when she left, so she could only stand her military coat’s collar up and huddle her hands into a small ball.

The journey was very silent. Close to reaching the village, Li Xiaoshan finally asked, "Dad, is Brother Zhuangshi really not going to get better?"

Li Dahe’s eyebrows twitched, and he mumbled ambiguously, "I don’t know."

Li Xiaoshan thought for a moment, then turned to look at Lin Nianhe.

He figured that Lin Nianhe, with her broader experience, should probably know.

Lin Nianhe sensed his gaze, pursed her lips, and pretended not to notice.

She was not a professional doctor, but she had seen many external injuries over the years in the post-apocalypse world. With an injury like Zhao Zhuangshi’s, in these medical conditions, it was already good if his leg wasn’t amputated—there was about a ninety percent chance of him being lame.

After a while, Li Dahe said: "When he gets discharged from the hospital, Uncle Zhao can teach him to read and do math. Even if he can’t work the fields, he’ll have a way out."

He said this with his brows deeply furrowed, staring at the vast white snow, his face wrinkling into a walnut skin, full of worry.

Lin Nianhe thought for a moment and said, "Uncle Team Leader, why not let him take a look at the warehouse first? We are receiving more and more goods at the match factory, and certainly, someone needs to keep an eye on them. Uncle Zhao is not that old, and if Zhao Zhuangshi wants to take over his position... wouldn’t that be decades away?"

Li Dahe choked, then remembered that Accountant Zhao was indeed only in his thirties, certainly too early.

"Well, that could work."

"However, it’s important for him to study well. If he has an aptitude for learning, he might even be able to get into college in the future," Lin Nianhe tried to reassure Li Dahe in a relaxed tone, "By then, you won’t have to worry about his future."

Li Dahe rolled his eyes: "College? How? With the three hundred characters he knows?"

"Hey, don’t people always say the naughtier the child, the smarter they are? What if!"

Li Dahe gave Lin Nianhe a sidelong glance: "Are you talking about yourself?"

"Uncle, we’re discussing Zhuangshi’s situation, why drag me into it?"

"Sigh... Let’s just take it one step at a time."

During their conversation, the cow cart stopped at the entrance of the Educated Youth Corps.

Seeing Su Yuncheng waiting for her by the road, Lin Nianhe immediately stood up and jumped down.

She stood up too hastily, not realizing that her legs had been frozen somewhat stiff, and only when she landed did she feel her legs disobey her, collapsing and tumbling toward the snowdrift by the side of the road.

Several people in the cart tried to grab her, but it happened so suddenly that they only managed to stretch out their hands...

Then they saw Su Yuncheng scoop Lin Nianhe into his arms.

Lin Nianhe was not lightly scared, lying in Su Yuncheng’s arms, with the corners of her eyes reddened, "That scared me to death!"

She swore, she was really frightened this time!

Su Yuncheng patted her back, soothing her in a soft voice, "It’s okay, don’t be afraid... The roads here are slippery in the winter, so walk and do everything more slowly in the future."

"Mm!"

"Cough, cough!"

Li Dahe got off the cart, looking at the two still embracing, his face darkening.

Lin Nianhe, leaning on Su Yuncheng’s arm, turned her head and asked in a tender voice, "Uncle Team Leader, did you get caught in the wind? Do you need cold medicine?"

Li Dahe: "..."

Caught in the wind? He might as well be drinking snow!

"You two, get apart! What does this look like!" Li Dahe’s eyes bulged like a bull’s, and he started to scrape his right foot on the ground out of habit, kicking up a mist of snow.

Only then did Lin Nianhe remember that she was still in Su Yuncheng’s arms. She hurriedly moved her legs a bit and obediently stepped back half a step, looking up at Li Dahe with eyes full of docile innocence.

Li Dahe glared at Lin Nianhe, then turned and entered the Educated Youth Corps place, not forgetting to tell the others in the cart, "You guys go back first, I’m going to check on Educated Youth Yu."

Lin Nianhe watched him go in, then let out a sigh of relief, turned to Su Yuncheng, and said, "The doctor said that Zhao Zhuangshi will probably be lame in the future."

"At least his life has been saved," said Su Yuncheng, his tone not showing much fluctuation.

He had seen too many cases of life and death injuries, always appearing more cold-blooded than ordinary people when facing these matters.

Lin Nianhe nodded slightly and asked him, "Has Aunt Wang returned?"

"Not yet," Su Yuncheng steadied her arm, "The principal said she’ll teach your classes for today. You should go back and rest first."

"I want to go check on Sister Xiangqin first."

Lin Nianhe’s legs had already recovered to normal, but she didn’t say so, letting Su Yuncheng support her as they walked towards the house.

Su Yuncheng let go of her support at the door of Yu Xiangqin’s room.

"Go inside, lean on the wall and walk slowly."

Lin Nianhe looked at him, a smile curling the corners of her mouth, and purposely asked, "Aren’t you going in to take a look?"

Su Yuncheng replied seriously, "It’s not appropriate for me to enter a female comrade’s room."

Lin Nianhe took out her own room key from her pocket and asked, "Then, do you want to go to my place to wait for a while?"

Su Yuncheng: "Hmm, that works."

Lin Nianhe looked at him with teasing eyes: "So it’s appropriate for you to enter my room?"

Su Yuncheng: "It’s cold, I’ll go and start heating the kang (traditional heated bed) for you."

Lin Nianhe clasped her hands in respect, admiringly saying, "You find such good reasons, even Aunt Wang wouldn’t be able to pick out a single fault."

Su Yuncheng’s ears reddened slightly, he took the key from her hand and turned to leave.

What bad intentions could he have? He truly just wanted to heat the kang.

Lin Nianhe watched his retreating figure, fleeing as if in a panic, and couldn’t help but quiver with silent laughter.

After laughing for a moment, she sighed softly and pushed the door open to enter.

Yu Xiangqin was still on the kang, but by now, she had sat up, leaning against a pile of blankets, her complexion pale.

Li Dahe asked a few questions and, learning that her dizziness was not as severe, he instructed, "If you need anything, come find me. Visit the health clinic if necessary."

"Thank you, Uncle Team Leader, I’m fine," Yu Xiangqin’s voice was feeble, visibly lacking in strength.

Li Dahe waved his hand and turned around, almost bumping into Lin Nianhe.

Lin Nianhe stepped aside to let him pass, smilingly saying, "Don’t worry, Uncle Team Leader, if there’s anything, I’ll be sure to tell you."

"Mhm."

Li Dahe responded and left.

Only then did Lin Nianhe approach the kang, sitting down beside Yu Xiangqin to ask, "Sister Xiangqin, how are you feeling now? Are you still dizzy?"

"A bit, but it’s nothing serious," Yu Xiangqin replied, and then she asked, "How is Zhao Zhuangshi?"

Wang Xue and Miao Hongqi, who were beside her, also looked towards Lin Nianhe, awaiting her answer.

Lin Nianhe licked her lips and relayed the condition of Zhao Zhuangshi truthfully.

After hearing the explanation, Wang Xue gasped softly and covered her mouth.

Miao Hongqi frowned, casting a glance at Yu Xiangqin.

Yu Xiangqin’s pupils constricted, grabbing Lin Nianhe’s hand in haste, "Are you serious? Is it that serious?"

She had been so dizzy from the fall on the mountain that she only knew Zhao Zhuangshi was injured, but she was unclear about the specifics.

Lin Nianhe frowned seriously, nodding, "It’s true."

Yu Xiangqin’s face turned even whiter.

Her brow furrowed, and her eyes began to redden.

"It’s all my fault... all my fault... I shouldn’t have gone up the mountain today... Why did I insist on those few extra work points? I, I... I’m so sorry to him!"