Chapter 78: Teaching Materials
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Min Nan’s tone was a little forceful and anxious. Ye Ling turned her head and looked at him in confusion. Wan Hai was also stunned for a moment.
Min Nan realized his reaction was a bit too intense and quickly provided an explanation, “I already knew how to cook. It’s just that you can’t even distinguish between sugar and salt. It’s better not to trouble Ye Ling. You won’t understand.’
Wan Hai rolled his eyes. He had initially intended to argue with Min Nan, but he seemed to discern something in Min Nan’s words and chose to remain silent, casting a meaningful glance toward him instead.
After dinner, Wan Feng cleaned up the bowls and chopsticks, while Ye Ling boiled some hot water and went to the backyard to take a bath.
A simple hut had been constructed in the backyard. The materials were brought back by Min Nan, and he had built the hut himself.
While Min Nan wasn’t a professional mason, the hut was beautifully built. Sun Li later added a few potted plants to the rooftop, lending the cottage an even more charming appearance.
Ye Ling looked at the hut. Before she entered, she suddenly remembered that she had already lived in Sun Li’s house for a long time, but she couldn’t stay here forever.
When the results of the pharmacy administrator selection were announced, and if she were to pass, it would likely mark the end of her stay at Sun Li’s.
At this thought, a pang of sadness and reluctance gripped Ye Ling’s heart. Throughout these days, she had come to feel a sense of belonging here, treating Sun Li, the three Wan brothers, and Min Nan as her own family.
Ye Ling stared at the swaying flowers atop the roof, a tinge of melancholy surfacing within her.
No matter how good the times were, they would end eventually. She would still return to her days alone.
She was already very lucky to be able to have such a good time. She should not ask for too much, nor should she indulge in short-term happiness. She still had many important things to do.
Ye Ling was about to return to her room to rest after her shower when Min Nan walked out of her room and called out to her.
Ye Ling turned her gaze toward Min Nan, a quizzical expression etched upon her face. Min Nan handed her a book and spoke softly, “This is a high school textbook I found. I haven’t managed to locate other subjects yet. You can use this for now. No need to hurry and return it to me.”
Ye Ling was taken aback. When had Min Nan managed to find high school textbooks for her?
Observing Ye Ling’s baffled countenance, Min Nan clarified, “Those two textbooks from earlier… they weren’t originally mine. That’s why I hesitated to lend them to you. I hope you’re not holding a grudge against me.”
Ye Ling hadn’t anticipated Min Nan to apologize for this matter. She had long forgotten about it. She had even reproached herself for not keeping her temper in check. And now, Min Nan, who bore no responsibility, was apologizing for the incident.
In that instant, Ye Ling felt that she had been quite childish. She also realized the sincerity and tenderness emanating from Min Nan. Never before had she encountered such a genuinely good person across her two lifetimes.
Looking at the book in her hands, Ye Ling hesitated for a moment before saying, “You can keep it for now. I’m not in a hurry. Also, I wasn’t mad at you.” Upon hearing Ye Ling’s words, Min Nan heaved a sigh of relief. The weight in his heart was finally lifted. He placed the book on the table beside him. “It’s alright. You can take it and read it. I might make a trip home in a while. I should be able to find more teaching materials then.”
Ye Ling truly didn’t know how to express her gratitude to Min Nan. She offered her thanks sincerely, “Thank you, Big Brother Min Nan.”
Min Nan chuckled. “It’s getting late. You should head back to your room and rest.”
Ye Ling took the textbook back to her room and skimmed through it.
For someone who hadn’t had the chance to sit for the college entrance exam in her past life, the contents of the book were quite challenging. She found herself struggling with even the first chapter.
Ye Ling sighed, muttering to herself, “This is much tougher than learning medicine.”
Ye Ling read the book for a while. As she couldn’t understand it, she soon felt sleepy and fell asleep in a daze.
When Ye Ling woke up the next day, she got up and prepared breakfast. After breakfast, she was left alone at home again. She took out her teaching materials and was about to continue studying with difficulty when she suddenly heard someone knocking on the door.
Who could it be?
Ye Ling stood up and walked into the courtyard. She stood behind the door and asked cautiously, “Who’s there?”
The knocking paused momentarily, followed by a girl’s voice coming through, “Is this Ye Ling?”
A girl? Ye Ling grew even more puzzled. She didn’t recognize the voice.
However, upon hearing that it was a girl, Ye Ling relaxed a bit. After a moment’s hesitation, she opened the door and saw a petite, slightly pale-faced girl standing outside..