Transmigration: Flirted with My Childhood Sweetheart-Chapter 13 - 12: Losing One’s Mind

Su Yuncheng's thoughts were unknown to Lin Nianhe.

She felt embarrassed seeing him transport items back and forth, and even though she wanted to be self-sufficient, he stopped her and wouldn't let her lift a finger.

This made Lin Nianhe feel quite awkward.

She was running a fever when she arrived and wasn't sure if the original owner of the body hadn't made it, or what exactly had happened, but in any case, she was now occupying someone else's body.

She not only enjoyed the love of Mr. Lin and Aunt Lin but was also stuffed with a large sum of money, and now a childhood friend came to bring warmth.

She truly felt guilty.

Su Yuncheng had just placed the last small iron pot on the stove when he turned around and saw Lin Nianhe standing by the door, her face showing shame.

He was startled for a moment and even blinked hard when he saw her still with that expression, his puzzlement grew deeper.

He knew a bit about how silly Lin Nianhe could be.

At ten years old, she dared to swing a plank and crack someone's head open — the Jingshan's little tyrant was not a name taken lightly.

Yet, she looked clever and cute, and could pretend to be innocent; even if the elders in the compound saw her beat someone up, they would only say, "Even a rabbit will bite when cornered."

Seeing her being so obedient and well-behaved without any elders around, like today, was a first for Su Yuncheng.

So...

Had she caught a cold before going to the countryside and her persistent high fever damaged her brain?

As Lin Nianhe was pondering how to repay her debts of gratitude, she suddenly felt an inquisitive gaze on her. She immediately came back to her senses, turning around to meet those deep black eyes.

She blinked and smiled, "Brother Yuncheng, thank you for your trouble."

Su Yuncheng's expression remained neutral, but his tone was much gentler, "Why be so formal with me? You're lacking many things here. If you need any furniture, I can bring it to you by ox cart after work."

What he spoke of was furniture, but what he thought was that he should bring her more medicine.

The young girl was not of age, it wouldn't do to leave her untreated.

Lin Nianhe quickly said, "No need for that, I've already asked the village carpenter uncle to make me some furniture yesterday, it should be ready in a few days."

After a pause, she added, "The brigade leader is very nice, and the aunties in the village are simple and easy to get along with. You're busy with work, so you don't need to be distracted by me."

The time he came indicated he had made a special trip before going to work. Coming from the town by bike also took about forty minutes; when she woke up, he must have already left.

Monetary debts are easy to repay, but how can you compensate for a debt of favors?

So...

Better not to bother with her, let her be free on her own.

Hearing such sensible words from her, Su Yuncheng's worry deepened.

She seemed sicker than he had imagined.

It looked like he had to find out where there was a famous doctor when he got back.

As he was pondering this, a bright red tomato appeared before his eyes.

Lin Nianhe held up the tomato, her smile beaming, "Sorry, Brother Yuncheng, I didn't boil any water this morning. Have a tomato to quench your thirst."

The girl's pale, soft palm was contrasted by the bright red tomato, the tips of her fingers stained with a hint of red.

Su Yuncheng's heart skipped a beat for no apparent reason.

He quickly took the tomato from her hand, advising her, "Be careful when you work, don't compete with others. You have a weak constitution; it's most important to take care of your health. It's chilly here in the mornings and evenings; you're not wearing much. Also, I work at the police station in town; if you need anything, come to me."

His visit yesterday was at the request of Mr. Lin, but the words he said today had a few more ounces of genuine concern.

Lin Nianhe obediently agreed and even went directly to her bedroom to fetch a coat and put it on in front of him.

Her docile behavior left Su Yuncheng bewildered, and as he left, the frequency of his pedaling on the bicycle was somewhat strange.

I need to rush back and get a doctor.

Although the sick little girl is well-behaved and soft, her life is even more important!

Of course Su Yuncheng had no idea that the well-behaved and soft little girl had taken off her coat as soon as she returned to the cornfield and had cast him aside from her thoughts.

As handsome as the young man might be, he couldn't keep her from thinking about what to have for lunch – that was the real deal!

Back in the cornfield, Lin Nianhe was inevitably asked a few idle questions by the aunties, and she cheerfully picked out what she wanted to say, satisfying their curiosity.

All morning, Lin Nianhe's back ached, her legs were weak, and her hands hurt from weeding.

When the gong sounded for the end of work, she slumped onto the ground, her legs shaking too much to stand.

After taking off her gloves, she saw that her palms were mottled with red streaks and a little swollen.

She finally had a clear understanding of what "every grain is the fruit of hard work" meant.

Luckily, she had completed two-thirds of her task for the day, so with an extra push in the afternoon, she was sure to finish it.

When tasks were assigned in the morning, the team leader said that since it was their first day on the job, their plots were smaller, but the corresponding points were fewer; completing her plot would earn her five points.

Lin Nianhe looked up at the remaining field and felt that five points a day was her limit.

Those who could earn ten points must be immortals...

"Team leader, I've finished my task. What should I do this afternoon?"

The voice of Wen Lan reached Lin Nianhe's ears.

"Finished already? Wait, let me take a look... Wow! You've weeded it so cleanly! Good, good! Unexpectedly, Educated Youth Wen is quite the worker, not even worse than the men!"

Lin Nianhe instantly widened her eyes, disbelievingly looking in the direction of Wen Lan.

Seeing her stride behind the team leader onto the ridge with plenty of energy to spare made Lin Nianhe shiver.

Wang Shumei's plot was right next to Lin Nianhe's, and now she was in the same state as Lin Nianhe, sitting on the ground, not wanting to move, both in silent shock.

Wang Shumei stiffly turned her head and silently looked at Lin Nianhe.

They both saw the bitterness of being shown up in each other's eyes.

Lin Nianhe chuckled and got up from the ground, supporting her weak legs and trembling as she moved towards the edge of the field: "The wise may also have their moments of oversight ha ha ha..."

Wang Shumei nodded in agreement and helped Lin Nianhe, both trying to walk more steadily.

"Hey, why are you two so useless?"

Wen Lan stood at the edge of the ridge, effortlessly pulling Lin Nianhe and Wang Shumei out of the field with one hand each.

Lin Nianhe: "..."

Wang Shumei: "..."

Wen Lan didn't notice their complex expressions, smiling like a sunflower, while slapping the dust off her work gloves she said: "The team leader said he'll assign me another plot this afternoon. If I earn another five points, I'll have completed my task for today! Farm work isn't that hard. I heard before that some Educated Youth cried every day after coming to the countryside, don't you think that's sick?"

Lin Nianhe: "Ah, right, right, right."

After all, she has countless grains and oils, so there's no way she could starve.

Wang Shumei: "You're awesome, you have the final say."

After all, she wasn't relying on points for food, and had no desire to compete with this silly girl.

Wen Lan looked at the two staggering figures and complained: "How did I end up with two silly girls like you!"

With that, she supported one on each side and pulled them both back.

When the three, Lin Nianhe, returned to the Educated Youth Corps, they happened to bump into the postman riding his bicycle.

"Comrade Miao Yulan! Comrade Lin Nianhe!"

The postman stopped in front of the gate of the Educated Youth Corps and shouted into the courtyard.

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