Han Feng climbed up and sat opposite Bai Zhi, flashing her a faint smile as warm as the sun.
"How is work going for you, Han Feng, do you feel tired?"
Despite the cold wind, Han Feng’s voice seemed full of vigor.
"It’s okay, Grandpa Bai. I didn’t understand things at first, but I’m young and can learn. How is Xingxing’s foot doing?"
It was only after his return that he learned what had really happened to Bai Zhi’s body. If he had been puzzled as to why Bai Zhi frequently went for acupuncture check-ups, he only found out the reason when he visited the pharmacy.
After so many years of acupuncture, how could there be no harm? All that required gradual nurture and care. Thinking of this, Han Feng’s eyes would blaze with anger.
He hated himself for not noticing Xingxing’s issue sooner, especially since they used to play together so often.
Back then, Xingxing did so much work every day; how had he never considered that her body might be injured?
"It’s much better now; you don’t need to worry, Brother Han Feng. I can run and jump now; I’m really quite well."
As Bai Zhi spoke, she even patted her foot to demonstrate to him.
"You still need to be careful, Xingxing. If you need any help, you must tell me. You took care of me before, and now it’s my turn to take care of you."
In Han Feng’s gaze toward Bai Zhi, there was not only emotion and gratitude but also an intense concern.
"Don’t worry about Xingxing, Han Feng. You just focus on your job and take good care of your mom. She’s had a tough time over the years."
Everyone knew that Han Feng was a simpleton, so he could blurt out whatever harsh words came to his mind, not to mention the hard work and gossip his mother had to endure to make money.
"Grandpa Bai, I understand. I will definitely be filial to my mom from now on."
They soon arrived at the town. After parting ways with him, they continued toward the county city, reaching it by noon. Bai Dan took Bai Zhi directly to their renovated house in the county.
The house was all done up, bright and spacious. Bai Zhi liked it very much; it was her and her grandfather’s home.
"Grandpa, aren’t we..." going somewhere else?
"Xingxing, do you want to move here after the New Year? You could go to school in the county at that time."
Now that Bai Xin’s down jacket business was doing well, it might be better to develop it further in the county city.
"Grandpa, I think the village is nice, and besides, I need to focus on recuperating now, right?"
Bai Zhi didn’t have much inclination to move to the county city; after all that had happened, staying in the village seemed better to her.
"Grandpa understands you. Let your aunt move there by herself. Her down jacket business is doing quite well."
Bai Dan felt reassured, thinking Xingxing was really well-behaved. Now was a time of many issues; indeed, the village problems required close attention. And Xingxing and the others needed to work hard to improve themselves.
However, this house was prepared for Xingxing, so naturally, he wanted to show it to her.
"Okay, let my aunt come."
Bai Zhi nodded with a smile. After sharing a meal, they headed back, taking Bai Zhi to the mountains to gather herbs.
By the time they reached the thatched cottage, Moh Li had already arrived. Bai Dan had informed Moh Li ahead of time, hoping he could come out two days earlier.
It had been several days since Bai Zhi last saw Moh Li, and she noticed a weariness on his face.
"Alright, Xingxing, go make some extra food to bring along; we’re about to set off. Moh Li, did you bring your Jade Pendant?"
Hearing Bai Dan’s words, Bai Zhi looked at Moh Li in surprise. Another Jade Pendant?