Educated Youth in the Countryside: She is the Village's Embroidery Queen!-Chapter 405: Men Remain Boys Until Death

"We didn’t take care of Chichi that much, she almost took care of us."

The two of them were sincere, all about that honesty.

Wen Shi was a bit embarrassed and looked to Yi Chichi for help.

She sighed, took the oiled paper package from Wen Shi’s hand and shoved it over, "Stop the chatter, hurry up and take it, we’re going out too."

Zhou Qiuyu and Ge Sujuan, unable to refuse anymore, could only thank them and leave with the oiled paper package.

Watching the two fade from view, Yi Chichi turned to Wen Shi, "Are you going to borrow a sled?"

"Actually, I could take you on my bike."

"...What if it slips and we fall?"

Wen Shi put an arm around her shoulder and laughed, "Wife, your man is tall, long-legged, and strong, with impeccable cycling skills. I promise you won’t fall."

"If we fall, you’ll be sharing a bed with Xiao Jiu tonight."

"Then let’s go with the sled!"

His change of heart was quick, making Yi Chichi roll her eyes, "You’re really lacking ambition."

When it comes to whether he could share the same bed with his wife, Wen Shi felt he couldn’t risk it.

After all, accidents are unpredictable.

Better safe than sorry.

So, ultimately, the couple decided to take the sled out. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

On the way, they not only ran into Wen’s mother and company, but also an unfamiliar uncle asking for directions to Uncle Yaozi.

After pointing him in the right direction and sending him off, Yi Chichi looked at the uncle disappearing into the snow, puzzled, "I’ve never seen him before, I wonder why he’s looking for Uncle Yaozi."

Wen Shi wore a wolfskin hat, half his face wrapped in a scarf, exposing only his handsome brows.

Wen Sheng calmly said, "As long as Uncle Yaozi doesn’t harm anyone, no one will trouble him."

Yi Chichi’s mouth twitched, "I finally understand why you got beaten so often as a kid."

This mouth really isn’t likable. Silent, he’s a good lad; once he speaks, you’d want to sew it shut.

"Old Wen, you better just be a quiet pretty boy."

Wen Shi was taken aback, "Does that mean I’m not charming when I speak?"

"...You are, but your mouth isn’t appealing."

Wen Shi didn’t care about others’ opinions; he only cared about Yi Chichi’s.

"Do you like it?"

"Absolutely like it!"

After all, his sharp tongue never targets her. "But around others, you really should watch your words."

"I’m not a fool; I only act this way around you and mom. In front of others, I still mind my image."

Unless someone provokes him repeatedly, then he becomes unforgiving.

Yi Chichi felt reassured, "Let’s go to the medicinal herbs acquisition station first, then the supply and marketing cooperative, and grab the remittance while passing by the post office."

"As you say."

Whatever his wife said goes; he was ready to follow orders.

Unfortunately, luck wasn’t on their side. The station was out of tiger cane; they had Huangqi and Gastrodia, but the tiger cane was completely gone.

Yi Chichi was at a loss, never imagining tiger cane could ever be in such high demand.

However, Wen Shi’s three prescriptions for body conditioning all required tiger cane. What to do now?

"Comrade Xiao, do you know where I can find tiger cane?"

She was anxious. The Comrade Xiao behind the counter knew her as someone from Kao Shan Village.

Without much delay, he pointed to the community hospital and said kindly, "The hospital recently received a batch, there should be plenty left. You can try the hospital’s pharmacy."

Yi Chichi, "..."

Goodness, she had completely forgotten about the hospital.

"Thanks, I’ll head over now!"

After politely thanking him, she pulled Wen Shi towards the community hospital, heading straight for the pharmacy.

Another issue arose, as they didn’t have the prescription, the pharmacy wouldn’t dispense the medicine.

Yi Chichi was out of options, she had to find Mu Da.

Upon understanding her intention, Mu Da didn’t rush to help but asked why she needed tiger cane.

Yi Chichi explained the situation, and Mu Da understood, standing up, "Let’s go, I’ll go with you to get the medicine and head back together."

"Auntie, did you get off work?"

"Yes, I’m off work."

She hadn’t gone home for three days and nights, and had the afternoon to the next morning off.

"I’ll just change my clothes first."

"Okay."

Five minutes later, Mu Da emerged carrying a large bundle, having changed out of her white coat.

Yi Chichi checked her clothes, feeling they were thick enough, and reminded her, "Auntie, put on a padded jacket, it’s cold outside."

The hospital had heating, making it much warmer than outside.

Mu Da’s clothing might be just right indoors, and short periods outside would be manageable, but prolonged exposure would be too much.

"There’s a heavy cotton jacket in the pharmacy, I’ll put it on later."

Saying this, she led Yi Chichi away.

With Mu Da’s help, Yi Chichi successfully obtained the tiger cane.

Outside, they found Wen Shi amusingly playing with a dog, leaving Mu Da with a headache as she asked Yi Chichi, "How can you put up with this childish man?"

Yi Chichi sighed and whispered, covering her mouth, "Auntie, men stay young at heart till they die. Honestly, my uncle’s not much better than Wen Shi."

She’s even seen Uncle Yaozi shamelessly fake tears to coax a kiss from Mu Da.

So given both are like this, neither should dislike the other.

Mu Da, "..."

Men staying young till death does seem fitting, the more she thinks about it.

That’s fine, then.

"Wen Shi, stop playing with the dog, let’s go to the supply cooperative."

She called out, and Wen Shi responded energetically, bounding over to help carry the bundle. "Auntie, are you happy living here with Uncle Yaozi?"

"Happy!"

With a career and a partner, life couldn’t be better.

Even though the northern winters are long and cold, she still feels content!

Wen Shi asked for confirmation, "Truly happy? You’re not lying, right?"

"Truly happy, and I won’t lie to you!"

Mu Da understood the deeper meaning behind his question and smiled, "Go back and tell the leadership, I thank them for their concern, but I’m really doing well, utilizing all my skills and continuing to contribute to the healthcare field."

Yi Chichi slowly realized that Wen Shi not only came back for a family visit but also had a mission.

Looking at Wen Shi, she saw his eyes crinkle with delight, "That’s good then. Leadership was worried you’d be mistreated, and if you weren’t doing well, they’d transfer you back."

Mu Da chuckled, "Transferring now might be difficult; it’s unlikely they’ll release me here."

Yi Chichi, "If it were me, I wouldn’t let you go either."

Everyone knows what a medical expert means to local healthcare.

Especially the leadership.

If the island leadership dared to issue a transfer order, the local side would risk defying it to keep her, to keep such a valuable asset.

If they can’t block it, they’ll go up the hierarchy.

Get higher leadership involved, and eventually, the medical expert becomes theirs through joint effort, layer by layer.

Like choosing between one hearty meal and consistent sustenance.

Therefore, it was easy for Mu Da to come, but hard to leave.

Wen Shi didn’t mind these matters. He said, "Leadership just wants you to be well!"