The next day, when delivering the medicinal food, Xia Chuyi told Uncle Xia and Aunt Xia about the extra person in the shop.
Uncle Xia nodded and said, "I know about it. Old Qian came to find me last night and talked to me about this matter."
"He asked me to tell you that he feels at ease with his brother’s child under your care."
"He also said that you do not cede to men in bravery and that you have the demeanor of a great general, hahahaha."
Uncle Xia couldn’t help laughing when he remembered Old Qian praising his niece.
"Hahahaha, my sister is indeed a woman who doesn’t cede to men!" Zhao Xiaogui, who could already sit up, joined in the foolish laughter.
Aunt Xia chided gently, "You two just know how to laugh foolishly! Don’t put so much pressure on Chuyi!"
"Chuyi, listen to your aunt. It’s okay whether you manage to get into university or not."
"If you can help Old Qian’s niece, then help her. If not, she has her own way out."
Xia Chuyi smiled and responded, "Auntie, I understand."
Aunt Xia nodded and said, "Right, Chuyi! The doctor said that Xiaogui has recovered very well and can be discharged tomorrow!"
"Really?" Xia Chuyi was extremely surprised.
Zhao Xiaogui took over the conversation, "Really, really, really true—thousands and thousands of truths. If I don’t get discharged soon, my head might heal, but my butt will rot from lying down!"
Aunt Xia rolled her eyes at him and, not bothering to respond to him, directly said to Xia Chuyi, "Chuyi, Xiaogui is getting discharged tomorrow, and your Uncle and I have decided not to go back to the countryside."
"We’ll make a trip home, grab some things, and after that, we’ll try to avoid going back to Heshan Village as much as possible."
After saying this, Aunt Xia looked towards Uncle Xia.
The implication was clear—she wouldn’t go back anymore, and if anyone was to go back, it would be the men on their own.
It was evident that Aunt Xia was also setting a boundary with Mother Xia.
"Ahem, ahem!" Uncle Xia cleared his throat twice but didn’t say anything.
The following day, Zhao Xiaogui was discharged from the hospital and moved into the new house. Chang Luhui, who had been keeping an eye on the hospital situation, also came over to help.
When Chang Luhui arrived, he brought news about Xia Lan.
In the end, it was He Qing who came to pick up the person.
When He Qing picked up the person, both he and Xia Lan didn’t look too pleased with each other.
Leaving the police station, He Qing’s expression was very unpleased, "Lanlan, how can you be so thoughtless, causing trouble at the police station?"
"I told you that I would try to find some connections to re-enter the army! What are you making a fuss for?"
"You know about that little bitch Xia Chuyi having an affair with Huo Yama, don’t you? If he finds out you’ve been troubling Xia Chuyi, I’m truly done for!"
Having been detained for several days, Xia Lan looked pale and asked, "Oh, so have you found any connections?"
Xia Lan’s indifferent expression annoyed He Qing, but he still tried to control his temper and said, "Our troop’s culture soldier, Ou Lianlian, comes from the Ou Family in Beijing."
"When she first came to the troops, it was Mrs. Huo, Huo Yama’s mother, who arranged for her to join the troops in the Provincial City... Everyone knows that she’s essentially here for an arranged meeting with Huo Shiqian."
"Some time ago, she went after him to the Southwest Army, and I’ve recently heard she’s returned to the Provincial City troops. I’m thinking of trying her connections."
"Given the Ou Family’s status and the Huo Family, at least they can be mentioned in the same breath—the most important thing is, Ou Lianlian likes Huo Yama, so she definitely won’t like Xia Chuyi!"
"We’ve suffered because of Xia Chuyi. If we talk to her about it, maybe she’ll be willing to help us!"
Actually, Xia Lan had been somewhat preoccupied, contemplating how to part ways with He Qing. In a daze, she heard "Ou Lianlian" several times.
"Wait, what did you say that person’s name is?" Xia Lan hurriedly asked.
"The one named Ou Lianlian?" He Qing prompted.
"Last name Ou?" Xia Lan was shocked.
It couldn’t be, what are the odds of that!