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"Ahem, let me handle this," Zhang Xiaoxiao said, clearing her throat.
"Oh, sure," Dr. Li replied, handing her the syringe.
Zhang Xiaoxiao took the syringe and motioned for Zhao Guangcai to roll up his sleeve.
Zhao Guangcai obediently rolled up his sleeve. His arm was strong and muscular, with a bronzed complexion that looked very healthy.
Just a glance made Zhang Xiaoxiao's face heat up, and she quickly averted her gaze.
"You two make such a lovely couple," Dr. Li said with a smile.
Zhang Xiaoxiao awkwardly chuckled, unsure of what to say. She was accustomed to the medical environment from her previous life, where patients had to explain their conditions themselves; if someone else spoke for them, they would often be reprimanded. That was why she had asked Zhao Guangcai to talk to the doctor himself.
However, she forgot that this was a rural area, not a hospital, and Dr. Li had watched them grow up, so he wouldn't mind such things.
Dr. Li demonstrated how to give the injection, and then Zhang Xiaoxiao administered it to Zhao Guangcai. After the injection, Dr. Li reminded them of some precautions, such as not bathing for five days and only using a damp cloth to wipe down.
"Got it, we'll remember. Thank you, Dr. Li," Zhang Xiaoxiao said with a smile.
"You're welcome. You two can head back now," Dr. Li waved them off.
"Okay," Zhang Xiaoxiao nodded.
The two left the clinic. On their way home, they noticed a small car parked outside the the Li Family's house.
"Hey, whose car is that?" Zhang Xiaoxiao asked in surprise.
"I don't know," Zhao Guangcai shook his head.
"It looks like it belongs to Zhao Xiaosong," Zhang Xiaoxiao guessed.
She wasn't unfamiliar with cars from this era; in her previous life, she had encountered various vehicles—from old-fashioned jeeps to later models like BMWs, Mercedes-Benzes, and Audis—so this small car didn't seem unusual to her.
However, for Zhao Guangcai and the villagers, this car was quite a rare sight.
Zhao Guangcai appeared indifferent towards the car; he silently stared at Zhang Xiaoxiao. Seeing her fixated on the vehicle made him think she liked it too, and a flicker of regret and disappointment crossed his eyes.
Zhang Xiaoxiao didn't notice his unusual demeanor; she took his hand and said, "Guangcai, let's hurry home."
"Mm," Zhao Guangcai replied softly.
Once they returned home, Zhang Xiaoxiao suddenly remembered that she needed to boil water for Zhao Guangcai's medicine. But what if she couldn't start a fire?
"Guangcai, can you start a fire?" Zhang Xiaoxiao looked at Zhao Guangcai for help and asked.
"I can," Zhao Guangcai nodded.
"Then could you help me start one?" Zhang Xiaoxiao said with a cheerful smile.
"Alright." Zhao Guangcai agreed eagerly.
He got off the bed, put on his shoes, and walked toward the kitchen. Zhang Xiaoxiao quickly followed him.
Zhao Guangcai squatted in front of the stove, took some firewood and straw, then lit a lighter to ignite the straw, stuffing it into the stove. He then arranged the firewood on top. Soon, flames roared to life.
"Wow, Guangcai, you’re amazing," Zhang Xiaoxiao said admiringly as she watched him.
"What's so amazing about it?" Zhao Guangcai replied with a shy smile.
"I just think you're impressive," Zhang Xiaoxiao said, tilting her head playfully.
"Really?" A glimmer of amusement flashed in Zhao Guangcai's eyes.
"Of course," Zhang Xiaoxiao nodded seriously.
Zhao Guangcai smiled and fell silent, simply watching the flames. Zhang Xiaoxiao found him charming like this; despite his tattered clothes, his extraordinary aura shone through.
"Xiaoxiao?" Zhao Guangcai suddenly turned to look at her and called out.
"Hmm?" Zhang Xiaoxiao snapped back to attention.
"The water is boiled; you can take out the medicine now," Zhao Guangcai said.
"Okay." Zhang Xiaoxiao nodded quickly and went to fetch the medicine.
By the time she returned with the medicine, Zhao Guangcai had already poured the boiled water into a bowl.
"Take your medicine," Zhang Xiaoxiao said as she handed it to him.
"Mm." Zhao Guangcai nodded, took the medicine, and swallowed it in one gulp.
"Quick, drink some water to soothe your throat," Zhang Xiaoxiao immediately offered him a bowl of water.
"Mm." Zhao Guangcai nodded again and took a few sips.
"How do you feel?" Zhang Xiaoxiao asked with concern.
"Pretty good," Zhao Guangcai replied with a smile.
"Then you should hurry up and rest," Zhang Xiaoxiao urged.
"I don't want to rest," Zhao Guangcai shook his head.
"You just had an injection; you need to rest," Zhang Xiaoxiao said seriously.
"I'm not tired at all," Zhao Guangcai insisted.
"No way, you have to rest," Zhang Xiaoxiao said firmly.
"Alright," Zhao Guangcai conceded with a helpless nod.
"Hurry up," Zhang Xiaoxiao urged again.
"What about you?" Zhao Guangcai asked as he looked at her.
"I'll go check on the little fox in the woodshed," Zhang Xiaoxiao replied.
"I'll go with you," Zhao Guangcai said.
"No need, you should rest well," Zhang Xiaoxiao shook her head.
"Then I'll lie down for a bit. If you need help, just call me," Zhao Guangcai instructed her.
"Okay, I know," Zhang Xiaoxiao nodded.
With that, Zhao Guangcai returned to the house to rest. After Zhang Xiaoxiao finished tidying up the dishes, she prepared to head to the woodshed to check on the little fox. Just then, she heard shouting coming from next door.
Curious, Zhang Xiaoxiao stepped out of the kitchen and discovered that Sun Qiuhua and Zhao Xiaosong were arguing. So they were still here.
Zhang Xiaoxiao decided to go next door and watch the drama unfold.
In the neighboring yard, Zhao Xiaosong earnestly said, "Auntie, please give Xiu Mei to me. I will take good care of her."
"You wish," Sun Qiuhua shouted angrily.
"Auntie, what do I have to do for you to hand Xiu Mei over to me?" Zhao Xiaosong furrowed his brow.
"I've told you, you will not take my daughter away," Sun Qiuhua glared at him and said.
"Auntie, this is not as simple as you think. My mom will never give up on Xiu Mei," Zhao Xiaosong said in a low voice.
"Hmph, she was the one who handed Xiu Mei over to me in the first place. Now that she wants her daughter back, there's no way that's happening," Sun Qiuhua scoffed coldly.
"Auntie, this matter is not as straightforward as you believe," Zhao Xiaosong frowned.
"I don't care; I absolutely will not let you take my daughter away," Sun Qiuhua stated firmly.
"Auntie, why must you be so stubborn?" Zhao Xiaosong sighed.
"Stop talking nonsense and get out of here," Sun Qiuhua pointed towards the door and said.
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