"That’s good." However, seeing that Ye Zi’an was lying on his stomach the whole time, Yang Chuxia could imagine how uncomfortable it must be without even trying it herself, especially with the hot weather. Fortunately, Yang Dachuan was fanning him on the side; otherwise, his sweat would soak through his back, and his wound might become infected.
"Oh, Xiaxia, can you do me a favor?" Ye Zi’an asked with some difficulty.
"What’s the matter? Just tell me." Now, it wouldn’t matter if he asked her for one or even ten favors. After all, Ye Zi’an was lying here because he saved her, so it would be difficult to repay his kindness.
"Well, I used to work at the Júde Building in town as an accountant. I was originally supposed to go there every other day, and today is the day I should be going back to work. But I haven’t gone yet, and I’m afraid the shopkeeper might be anxious. So...could you help me? Go and tell the shopkeeper for me." Ye Zi’an said with a smile. But then, he realized that his injury might take another seventeen or eighteen days to heal, fearing it would affect the restaurant’s business. So, he continued, "If the shopkeeper has any objections or disagrees, then help me resign from my job."
Hearing this, Yang Chuxia nodded, "Alright, I’ll go!" As she walked to the door, she turned back and smiled, "Don’t worry, I’ll definitely try my best to put in a good word for you with the shopkeeper so that you don’t lose your job."
After that, Yang Chuxia handed the black fish, tofu, and wood ear mushrooms she had bought to the cook at the clinic and paid him ten copper coins to make fish stew, before leaving the clinic to go to the Júde Building.
Júde Building was not the largest restaurant in town, but it was said to hold the second-ranking position. Currently, it was situated facing the first-ranked restaurant in the center of the town.
At this time, it was already lunchtime, and the number of people eating there had increased. However, compared to the livelier atmosphere at the restaurant across the street, Júde Building was a bit less lively.
"Are you here to eat or order food?" the waiter inside hesitated for a moment as he saw a young girl enter.
Noticing the young girl dressed in clean, white clothes with a patch on her shoulder, he suddenly lost interest in attending to her. But recalling the shopkeeper’s usual instructions, he reluctantly approached her to ask what she wanted.
"Is your shopkeeper here? I need to see your shopkeeper!" the girl’s voice was crisp and clear. Upon hearing this, a middle-aged man standing behind the counter raised his head.
"What can I do for you, Miss?"
"Shopkeeper, Ye Zi’an used to work for your restaurant, didn’t he?"
Hearing this, the shopkeeper nodded, "Yes, he’s always been very punctual. I don’t know why he hasn’t shown up today. Are you looking for him, Miss?"
Yang Chuxia waved her hand, "No, I’m not looking for Ye Zi’an. Shopkeeper, I’m his neighbor from the same village. I came to tell you that Ye Zi’an was injured trying to save me, and he’s currently being treated at the clinic. His injury is quite severe, and he may need to rest for a while, so I was wondering if you could grant him some time off?"
The shopkeeper frowned upon hearing this, "Is his injury that severe?"
"Yes, it’s quite severe, with the wound on his back close to his shoulders. He came to town yesterday and has been lying in the clinic ever since, not even daring to go home for fear of the wound tearing open. So please, shopkeeper, show some mercy and grant him some time to recover. Once he’s healed and able to move, he’ll immediately come back to work."
Yang Chuxia’s words were extremely sincere, atleast it was unprecedented for her to use the word ’please’ before.