Chapter 106 Reaction
Xiang Lei's parents were just ordinary villagers in Luohu Brigade. These hardworking villagers, who toiled in the soil, raised the only college student in the surrounding villages.

The eldest son is intelligent and studious, and is also filial and warm-hearted. After graduation, he resolutely refused the good job assigned to him and chose to return to his hometown to become a junior clerk, just so he could be closer to his family.

This child, who was perfect in every way and the pride of the couple for most of their lives, was gone just like that; it was as if it had taken half their lives away.

You can imagine how excited the couple was when they received the news.

The two quickly obtained a certificate from the brigade leader, left the office, went home to pack their things, and hoped to get to Yuan County as soon as possible, because they couldn't be completely at ease until they saw it with their own eyes.

The captain met the expectant gazes of the others, silently turned away, sighed deeply, and shook his head.

Yan Xi had recovered from her mixed emotions of grief and joy. "Captain, is my younger sister and her family also at that hospital in Yuan County?"

"No, the young man who called specifically said that your sister and her family should have been sent to the Sixth Production Brigade of Baiyang Commune if nothing unexpected happens."

"Thank you, thank you, Captain!"

After getting the certificate, Yan Xi also ran home.

Old Mrs. Yan, who was waiting anxiously at home, felt her heart race and her breath catch in her throat when she heard her daughter-in-law excitedly say, "Mother, Brother Xi is back!"

He nimbly walked to the door of the main room and, sure enough, saw his son running home.

"So, any news about Xizi?"

"The bus my sister and her family were on had an accident. Mom, don't panic, they're all alright. They're in Baiyang Commune right now, I'm on my way there to check on them!"

Having anticipated this, Yan Xi grabbed his mother and pinched her philtrum hard until she slowly caught her breath before letting go and finishing his sentence.

"Hongmei, let me count the money and tickets. I need to go over there to find out how the person is doing!"

"Yes, yes, I'm going right now!"

Qian Hongmei patted her still-shaken heart, quickly went back into the house, took out the hidden banknotes from the cabinet, and without even checking the exact amount, grabbed them all in her hand and hurriedly went to the main room.

Just like her husband thought, saying that no one is alright means that no one is alive. Since it was a car accident, how could no one be injured?

This amount of money and tickets is probably not enough, after all, there are four people. I just hope that nothing serious happens to my sister-in-law's family!
"Here, Brother Xi, I've brought out everything I have at home!"

"Is that enough? If not, Mother has more..."

"Mom, don't rush. I'll ask you for more if I need it. I'll be going now!"

"Wait a minute! Hongmei is sorting out a few clothes that Xinwa's family can wear!"

"Yeah!"

Yan Xicai, having just picked up his things, ran into Xiang Shan and his wife at the village entrance. The three of them didn't exchange many pleasantries and immediately set off for town together.

……

Baiyang Commune, Sixth Production Brigade.

Dr. Ge's house is not big. Apart from the room where he lives, the other two rooms have been converted into a pharmacy.

The space felt even smaller with several patients huddled together inside, but the shelter from the wind and rain, along with a hot and clean meal, made them extremely content, having just escaped death.

Luo Fusen and his son Luo Wu also regained consciousness shortly after the acupuncture treatment. After learning everything from their daughter/sister, they were even more grateful to the three of them, especially Su Ning.

At the same time, she was happy and gratified that she had such a group of reliable and trustworthy friends.

"Xiao Ning."

"Uncle Luo, how are you feeling now? Is there anything else that's bothering you?"

Su Ning mingled among the crowd, distributing porridge and multigrain steamed buns that she had just exchanged with the villagers, together with Luo Shuangshuang.

Seeing Luo Fusen waving, he quickly stepped forward and asked, "Does your wound hurt? I'll go get Dr. Ge."

"No, no, Xiao Ning, don't be nervous."

Afraid of aggravating his wound, Luo Fusen could only wave his hand slightly. He could still bear the pain. "I heard from Youyou that something happened in Gushi?"

"Yes, after Gaoyun Bridge collapsed, a mudslide also occurred in Weijie. Various rescue departments had already rushed there before we set off."

Nodding with a complicated expression, Luo Fusen glanced at his injuries and felt helpless.

Logically, as the top leader, he should have rushed back immediately after such a major incident to participate in and follow up on all rescue efforts.

"Does Team Six have a phone?"

"After I arrived, I asked the brigade leader, and he said that only the commune has this service, and the teams below haven't been able to get telephone lines yet."

"Uncle Luo, don't think too much about it. Your injury doesn't allow it. Let's eat something and try to recover as soon as possible before returning to work."

"Haha, okay, I'll listen to Xiao Ning."

Luo Wu couldn't help but laugh out loud. It was the first time he had ever heard a junior speak to his father in such a commanding tone.

My sister's friend seems to be truly fearless and doesn't care about her father's official position. She's pure-hearted and sincere, which is great... And yet, she's... luckier than me.

"Brother Luo, you should have some too."

"Okay, thank you Ningning."

Bringing his thoughts back, Luo Wu smiled and replied, "It's Mid-Autumn Festival today, and you've been so busy and tired that you can't enjoy the holiday."

"Brother Luo, what are you saying? Your lives are far more important than a holiday."

Half-jokingly and half-seriously, Su Ning finished handing out the porridge and then took two more from the basket of multigrain steamed buns, giving one to each of them.

"Xiao Ning, how is your Aunt Yan?"

"Dr. Ge said that her dizziness and blurred vision were due to blood clots in her head from the impact. He is giving her acupuncture and expects she will be fine in a while. Xiyou is watching over her."

"That's fine, that's fine."

Relieved, the Luo father and son began to eat.

Buckwheat and mixed grain steamed buns have a slightly bitter taste and a bit of a scratch on the throat when chewed carefully, but they have a unique flavor when eaten with broken rice porridge.

Seeing that everyone was able to eat and there were no unusual reactions, Su Ning greeted the Luo family father and son and turned to go to the kitchen to brew medicine for everyone.

……

Night falls earlier on rainy days; by five o'clock, it was already a hazy gray outside.

After a busy day, I feel like a spinning top, and when I stop, my whole body aches.

This year's Mid-Autumn Festival will be unforgettable not only for her and the injured, but for all the people of Gushi.

"Ning Bao Gai".

How is Aunt Yan?

Luo Shuangshuang nodded and said softly, "She said she felt much better after the acupuncture. I came out as soon as I saw her fall asleep. Is there anything else I can help with?"

"All that's left is to brew the medicine, which will take some time to keep an eye on."

"I'll accompany you."

Listening to the pattering of raindrops on the roof tiles, the two sat around the small stove, staring at the bubbling medicine pot.

"Ning Baogai, I want to be a nurse."

"Ok?"

Do you think it's too late for me to start learning now?

"No matter what you want to learn, it's never too late to start as long as you take action."

Luo Shuangshuang looked up, her dark pupils reflecting the gleaming firelight. "I want to try."

"Okay, I support you."

"So do you think my parents will agree?"

The job at the department store was decided after a long discussion among my family. In my mother's words, it was respectable and not too strenuous, which was perfect for her, a lazy and spoiled little thing.

Luo Shuangshuang rested her chin on her hand. She didn't know how hard or difficult it was to work as a medical nurse, but she just wanted to try and see if she could do it if she put all her effort into it and learning it.

"If Uncle Luo and Aunt Yan object, it's because they're afraid you can't handle the hardship. But if you really understand, you should explain it to them. They will be your biggest supporters."

"Yes, I'll have a good talk with them once they're all better when we get back."

"Okay... Uncle Yan?"

Out of the corner of her eye, Su Ning caught sight of someone being led into the courtyard through the open door. She exclaimed in surprise and shook Luo Shuangshuang, who was deep in thought.

"Xiyou, Uncle Yan is here!"

"What? Where?"

Luo Shuangshuang immediately stood up and followed her gaze to the courtyard. When she saw that familiar figure, her eyes suddenly welled up with tears for some reason.

"Uncle! Waaah... Uncle!"

"Again!"

Just as Yan Xi was thanking the kind young man who had led the way, she heard her niece's voice behind her. Surprised and delighted, she quickly turned around and hugged the person who was rushing towards her.

"It's alright, it's alright, don't be afraid, Uncle's here, Uncle's here!"

(End of this chapter)

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