HLnovel Chapter 225 Lady Luck
Chapter 225 Lady Luck
The initial idea of keeping Fang Jiawen gradually became vague as time went by.
Seeing the two men getting tense, Zhou Shuqiong interrupted to ease the atmosphere: "Stop arguing. The world is unstable and the news of the call for men may reach the Divine Doctor Valley at any time. I think you should stay in the team so that you can take care of each other."
Fang Weiyi glanced at the women's clothing on himself, turned his head silently, and fell silent.
Fang Jiawen sat down heavily, glared at Fang Weiyi angrily, and decided to ignore him.
After listening to Zhou Shuqiong's advice, Xiao Zhixue shook her head gently and let out an almost inaudible sigh.
Well, if they want to stay, let them stay.
Although the help they provide on a daily basis is limited, they can at least share some of the pressure when large-scale injuries occur.
In any case, she knew in her heart that marrying any of the brothers was impossible, and this was a fact she understood better than anyone else.
As her thoughts wandered, the image of Fan Yanmu quietly emerged in Xiao Zhixue's mind.
She couldn't help but wonder what he was doing at this moment and whether the war in the southwestern border had been quelled by him.
He must have heard about the court's conscription.
Xiao Zhixue efficiently processed the lettuces in her hands and carefully put them into the bag.
This time, she did not distribute the lettuce to everyone. After all, the quantity was limited. If she distributed it, there would be little left for her own family.
It would be more appropriate to save these foods that we have collected with great effort for future needs.
As for the other people in the village, they have healthy hands and feet, so finding wild vegetables should not be a problem for them.
After the meal, everyone started to move and dispersed around to look for wild vegetables.
This place is far away from the prosperous Zhangzhou, and there are few people in the wilderness.
Finding food on their own became their only option, otherwise they would have to eat on an empty stomach the next time.
The women went out to pick vegetables, while the men stayed behind to take care of the children in case they got lost.
Xiao Zhixue was sitting by the campfire to keep warm. Fang Jiawen approached her and asked curiously, "Miss Zhixue, your medical skills are so superb. Where did you learn them from? It seems that even my uncle can't compare to you!"
Especially the magical Jade Spirit Pill, even her father couldn't refine it as quickly as she did.
However, Xiao Zhixue was able to produce a large number of Jade Spirit Pills in a short period of time, and the effects seemed to be better.
"I learned it in my dreams."
Xiao Zhixue replied calmly, without saying any more.
When these words were spoken, Fang Weiyi and Fang Jiawen both opened their eyes wide in surprise. Learning medicine in a dream was something they had never heard of and it was unbelievable.
Fang Jiawen refused to give up and continued to ask: "Miss Zhixue must be joking. There must be a more skilled master who taught you in private."
Xiao Zhixue didn't even raise her eyelids, and replied calmly: "Whatever you think."
Fang Jiawen mistakenly thought that he had guessed the truth, and ran to An Ying'er excitedly: "Sister Guan, did you hear that? I guessed right!"
An Ying'er just smiled and didn't make any comment.
Obviously, anyone with a discerning eye could tell that Xiao Zhixue didn't want to talk about this matter any more. Only Fang Jiawen took it seriously. He was truly a simple and honest young man who didn't understand romance.
There was a hint of gloom in Fang Weiyi's eyes. He knew very well how insignificant his position was in Xiao Zhixue's heart. He was even unwilling to reveal where he studied medicine.
Soon, the women who went out to pick wild vegetables came back, each of them with sorrow on their face, and their hands were empty, without even a wild vegetable leaf.
The women in the village all knew that Aunt Hu was straightforward, bold and careful, and much braver than them.
The strange thing is that although everyone is somewhat in awe of Xiao Zhixue and usually doesn't dare to approach her easily, Aunt Hu is the only one who is different. She often takes the initiative to chat with Xiao Zhixue and talk about family matters.
That day, the sisters encouraged Aunt Hu to test Xiao Zhixue and ask her where the precious lettuce was found.
Aunt Hu slowly walked up to Xiao Zhixue, smiling, and asked affectionately, "Miss Xiao, where did you dig those wild vegetables last time? We have been looking around for a long time, but we didn't even see any wild vegetables, let alone the roots and leaves. There is only enough food for two meals at home. If we can't find any more wild vegetables, I'm afraid we will all be starving."
Xiao Zhixue looked at the villagers around her who were all frowning, and felt mixed emotions.
She stood up and decided to lead everyone to look for clues about wild vegetables again.
"Come on, I'll take you to dig wild vegetables, but the snow is so heavy, I'm not sure if I can dig any."
There was a hint of uncertainty in her words, but they were also full of persistence and hope, as if telling everyone that no matter what the result, they should try their best.
Aunt Hu's laughter was like a spring breeze, warm and hearty. Her words were full of trust and gratitude towards Xiao Zhixue. A chrysanthemum-like smile bloomed on her face, carved by time. "We are satisfied to have Miss Xiao leading the way. As for whether we can dig up treasure, it all depends on God's mood."
Xiao Zhixue's simple words shone into the sisters' hearts like the warm sunshine of spring. The worries caused by food shortages between their brows quietly dissipated, and trust and hope shone in their eyes.
In the eyes of everyone, Xiao Zhixue is the "lucky goddess" who can always find life in desolate places, and wild vegetables always seem to appear happily under her feet.
The group of people, wearing heavy cotton clothes and thick snow boots, stepped into the old land covered with snow again.
Although all the lettuces here had been picked, Xiao Zhixue did not hesitate. Her kind heart drove her to continue exploring, eager to find more signs of life in the vast snow, even if only to alleviate the hunger of her fellow villagers.
An Ying'er followed closely behind, taking every step with extreme firmness. Her eyes were full of determination. She didn't want to be a burden to the team, but a useful member.
In the cold wind, her cheeks flushed with a healthy blush, which was the result of her desire to work and her contribution to the team.
As time went by, the snow under everyone's feet became thicker and thicker, sometimes even reaching above their knees, making every step forward particularly difficult.
Seeing this, Xiao Zhixue couldn't help but feel a little worried. She turned around, her bright eyes full of concern for everyone, and suggested, "It looks like we won't be able to find any wild vegetables here. Why don't we go in another direction? Maybe we can find some there."
Her voice was gentle yet decisive, and everyone nodded in agreement, fully trusting her judgment.
Led by Xiao Zhixue, the team headed eastward. After an unknown amount of time, Zhang's surprised shout broke the silence of the snow, "Look over there, what is that!"
Her finger trembled as she pointed to a miracle not far away.
In that world covered in silver, there is a vibrant green that is stubbornly growing.
When everyone heard the sound and looked, the green seemed particularly precious under the winter sun, as if it was hope specially bestowed by nature.