Chapter 195: Escape
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
When Ye Ling gave Master Bai the mushrooms, she told him that the other tenants could pick the mushrooms, as she didn’t come here often, and it would be a waste not to harvest them.
Master Bai likely conveyed Ye Ling’s message to the other tenants, but they felt too awkward to pick all the mushrooms on her house’s roof. Instead, they dried some and intended to give them to her the next time she visited.
Ye Ling accepted the dried mushrooms and unlocked the door with the key.
Inside, after closing the door, Ah Hui looked at the somewhat simple house with curiosity and surprise.
Ah Hui only knew that Ye Ling was powerful. Now, it seemed that Ye Ling was still very mysterious, with another identity and a hidden residence in town.
Ye Ling handed the spare key to Ah Hui, saying, “You can stay in the medicine shop during holidays or when Mai Zi and others go out to purchase goods.
Here, there are more people, so it’s safer.”
Considering Ah Hui was a woman and the varied characters in the black market, Ye Ling wouldn’t dare leave Ah Hui alone in the shop without Mai Zi and the others.
Ah Hui took the keys gratefully, saying, “Thank you, Sister Ye Ling.”
Ye Ling smiled, took out a few bills, and handed them to Ah Hui. “Aunt Mei sent this over two days ago. Take it. If you need anything else, go buy it yourself.
Just remember not to let anyone see your face, understand?”
Ah Hui nodded solemnly, then took out two bills, handing the rest to Ye Ling.
“Sister Ye Ling, I don’t need that much money. You can take it.”
Ye Ling hesitated for a moment but didn’t accept the money. Instead, she smiled and said, “I don’t lack money. You can take it. A woman needs money for confidence. I don’t like lecturing. I just want to share this wisdom with you.” Ah Hui was momentarily stunned, her eyes showing a hint of confusion.
Ye Ling didn’t mind whether Ah Hui understood her message. She went to the courtyard, lifted the plastic sheet, and placed a few jars of medicinal wine into a basket.
Afterward, Ye Ling sought out Master Bai and briefed him on Ah Hui’s situation.
Master Bai readily understood that Ye Ling hoped he would look after Ah Hui as much as possible.
“Don’t worry. I’m here. I won’t let anything happen to her.”
“Thank you, Master Bai,” Ye Ling expressed her gratitude. After a brief hesitation, she asked, “Master Bai, is someone in your family sick?”
Master Bai was taken aback. “How did you know?”
Ye Ling then began recounting the incident when Master Bai had intentionally left behind the pig’s lungs during the pig slaughter.
“Do you know about this?” Master Bai looked at Ye Ling with some surprise.
Ye Ling smiled. “My family has been practicing medicine for generations, and I have some knowledge of medicine. Though my abilities are limited, if there’s anything I can assist you or your family with, I’ll certainly do my best.”
Master Bai nodded. “You’re a kind child. However, my grandson has to go to the county hospital for a follow-up every three months. He left yesterday and should be back in a few days. I’ll ask you to take a look at him when he returns.” It turned out that Master Bail s grandson was the unwell one.
With Ye Ling’s doubts now clarified, she didn’t delve further into the topic. She cupped her hands and said to Master Bai, “Alright, I’ll be leaving now. I
appreciate your help in taking care of Ah Hui.”
After the conversation with Master Bai, Ye Ling left carrying her basket.
Before nightfall, she returned to the educated youth dormitory.
Not long after Ye Ling had arranged things for Ah Hui, Aunt Mei arrived at the pharmacy to inquire about her.
“Where’s Ah Hui? What’s her situation now?” Aunt Mei, feeling uneasy and displaying an unfriendly tone, asked Ye Ling.
Ye Ling was momentarily surprised and showed a puzzled expression. “Didn’t Ah Hui already go back?”
Aunt Mei’s eyes widened. “What did you say?”
Ye Ling stroked her chin, pondering for two seconds before responding, “Around seven o’clock last night, Ah Hui mentioned that she had recovered and could return home. Yun Jie and I escorted her to the door. I assumed your family had reunited.”
Aunt Mei’s vision darkened, and she nearly fainted.
A family reunion? Ah Hui hadn’t gone back at all!
Aunt Mei lifted her head and fixed her gaze on Ye Ling.
Ye Ling, that deceitful person, couldn’t be trusted. She must be lying!
“Auntie, don’t you believe me?” Ye Ling shrugged. “It’s the truth. If you don’t believe me, there’s nothing I can do. But think about it carefully. I have no reason to lie to you. What good would it do for me?”
Aunt Mei frowned. Despite her disdain for Ye Ling, the fact remained that Ye Ling had no reason to prevent Ah Hui from going back..