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Chapter 37 Unable to Feel Love
Fang Fei was so frightened that she quickly covered her mouth and stared wide-eyed, not daring to say another word.

Is it that serious? Why would someone with heart disease come here instead of staying home? Are you trying to scam her?

Countless doubts flashed through Fang Fei's mind.

When Shen Zichen heard that Ji Sisi had a heart condition, his expression froze and his eyes widened in surprise.

She actually has a heart condition? Recalling the time he took Ji Sisi to a higher place to dig for cordyceps, Shen Zichen felt a chill run down his spine.

Fang Fei pursed her lips and reluctantly apologized, "I was too harsh, but I was worried about Shen Zichen and that's why I said the wrong thing. I hope you can understand."

Fang Fei was determined to assert her ownership; she wanted everyone to know that she liked Shen Zichen and that no one could take him from her.

Everyone at the educated youth settlement knew that Shen Zichen, that blockhead, was the only one who couldn't sense her love.

She was always running around, which caused her to say the wrong thing and almost cost someone their life.

Ji Sisi also understood the meaning behind her words, but looking at Shen Zichen's expression, she felt that this woman was in unrequited love.
Shen Zichen's face was so black it could drip ink.

"Fang Fei, I have no feelings for you, not even as friends with you. Please don't say anything reckless and cause me unnecessary trouble. Don't use your reputation to blackmail me."

Fang Fei was surprised that Shen Zichen would reject her so bluntly. The proud Fang Fei was unwilling to accept this and wanted to question Shen Zichen about what was wrong with her.
But when Fang Fei met the onlookers' stares, her resentment turned to shame, and she ran away crying.

Shen Zichen watched her run away with a cold expression, showing no intention of chasing after her.

Later, when there were fewer people around, Ji Sisi gave the money to Shen Zichen.

"I sold a total of 110. Your quality is better than mine, and you have a larger quantity, so I'll give you 60. I'm not sure when we'll dig again, but I'll tentatively schedule it for the week after next. I'll be here collecting firewood these next few days, and I'll let you know when that happens."

Shen Zichen was overjoyed but dared not show it. He stared blankly at the money wrapped in a cloth bag in his hand, frozen in place, at a loss.

This was the first time he had ever received so much money; it all felt so unreal.

He could hardly contain his excitement, his voice trembling as he spoke, "Thank you, thank you so much."

"Is it true that you have heart disease? If you have heart disease, it's not suitable for you to dig for cordyceps for a long time. The air up here is thinner and the air pressure is higher. Digging for cordyceps is also very tiring. Let's just finish this one time. This money is already a lot."

Shen Zichen was worried.

Ji Sisi didn't expect that Shen Zichen would overhear her words, which were meant to scare Fang Fei.

"I'm not seriously ill, I'm fine. I was just saying that to scare that woman."

We can't not dig! If we don't dig, something really bad will happen to her. We're almost at our goal of two thousand yuan!
Ji Sisi also plans to enhance her five senses. By then, she will be able to see in all directions, hear in all directions, and have a nose that is more sensitive than a dog's. Just thinking about it makes me feel really cool!

"Okay, then I'll listen to you."

Since he was already there, Shen Zichen decided to gather some firewood to take back for cooking and preparing for the winter.

Are you waiting for someone?

Ji Sisi noticed that Shen Zichen kept staring at a certain spot, looking longingly.

Caught red-faced, Shen Zichen nervously shook his head and denied it, "I, I didn't."

Shen Zichen didn't know why, but the image of Lin Miao running on the grassland that day lingered in his mind for a long time.

When he saw that Ji Sisi was all alone, a barely perceptible hint of disappointment flashed in his eyes.

Seeing that he was unwilling to say more, Ji Sisi did not ask any further questions.

When they got back, Li Hongying said, "Sisi, I've seen you and that male educated youth together often. I know you two don't have anything going on, but others don't. You should avoid suspicion. Luckily, no one from our compound or your compound came today, otherwise, we really wouldn't be able to explain ourselves." Ji Sisi knew that Li Hongying was thinking of her, so she wasn't annoyed and patiently explained to Li Hongying.

“I had heard that there were many medicinal herbs that were good for the body on the snow mountain. The first time I went there, I wanted to try my luck. It just so happened that Shen Zichen knew a lot about Chinese medicine. He helped me, and that’s how we became friends.”

"Don't worry, sister-in-law, I'll be more careful in the future and won't give anyone cause for gossip."

It looks like she needs to find someone to go with her. A threesome, that should be fine, right?

Ji Sisi and Li Hongying passed by a large building where many people were chatting and mending clothes. When they saw the two of them, they all struck up a conversation, especially with Ji Sisi, who subtly inquired about what she had bought in town the day before.

"Sisi, you came back so late yesterday, you must have bought a lot of nice things in the county town, right?"

The others seemed to have planned it all along.

"Didn't Director Qi already prepare the 'three turns and one sound' (referring to a set of three-round equipment, a sewing machine, a radio, and a watch)? Why did he still take you shopping? Are they buying things for the wedding?"

"Yes, you two have both got your certificates. Are you waiting for Director Qi to come back so you can hold the wedding banquet?"

Ji Sisi was bombarded with questions, leaving her unsure of how to respond.

She laughed it off, "I just bought a little something. Yes, we'll have a banquet when he gets back. My sisters-in-law must come and help me then. I'm so clumsy, I'm afraid I won't do a good job. But you are all very capable. I'm just waiting for you to help me out."

As soon as these words came out, the whole place fell into silence.

Good grief, we just wanted to ask around, and you're actually thinking of sending us over to do the work?
Some people think quickly.

"Of course we'll help. Director Qi is a big leader, and we'd love to be the first to help. We just don't know what you've prepared. Tell us now so we can see what needs to be done in advance."

Ji Sisi was also impressed by this sixth brother and was determined to get to the bottom of it.

"I just want to buy some wedding candy, melon seeds, peanuts and the like. Sister-in-law, you promised to come, so please do. This is my first time getting married, and I don't know anything about it, so I'll have to rely on you all."

The two kept repeating the same thing over and over.

Finally, seeing that they couldn't get any information out of Ji Sisi, some of them actually fell into her trap and agreed to help.

As Ji Sisi left, she didn't forget to rub salt into their wounds, saying, "Remember to come, sisters-in-law!"

Li Hongying couldn't help but laugh and gave Ji Sisi a thumbs up.

"You're really something. You shut them up with just a few words. You didn't see the looks on their faces."

Li Hongying kept giggling.

Ji Sisi was also infected by the laughter, and her mood improved a lot.

Just as Ji Sisi and Li Hongying left the dam, Guo Xiaolan arrived and sat down next to them on a small stool.

"Sisters-in-law, Shiming and I will soon have our marriage certificate ready. When he comes back, please come to our house for our wedding banquet."

"Guo Meizi, you've come at just the right time. Ji Sisi invited us too. You two came together, so it's not like your dates will coincide later on, is it?"

If the dates coincide, you'll have to visit two households a day, which inevitably leads to comparisons.

Guo Xiaolan's smile froze. "What a coincidence! It's alright, Sisi and I will discuss it and try to avoid it."

Guo Xiaolan has clearly realized that she is no match for Ji Sisi. Since they will be spending a lot of time together in the future, there is no need to keep dwelling on those little things from the past.

(End of this chapter)