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Chapter 288 This child is extraordinary (Please subscribe)
Wang Feng stared at Xu Ye for a long time, seemingly trying to determine the truthfulness of his words.

Finally, he slowly gave out an address.

“No. 23, Mianhua Hutong, Dongcheng District. My younger brother’s name is Wang Lei, and he is 12 years old.” Wang Feng’s voice was a little hoarse.

"My younger brother has difficulty walking; he had polio when he was a child."

Xu Ye nodded and noted down this information. He put down the food and water he had brought and turned to leave.

"Wait!" Wang Feng suddenly called out to him.

"Could you please pass on a message to my brother? Tell him that I've taken on a big job and will be going away for a while."

Xu Ye stopped walking without turning around: "I will."

After leaving the space, Xu Ye checked the time; it was almost six o'clock.

He ate dinner quickly and told Wang Huiyu that he had to go out for a while.

"Going out so late?" Wang Huiyu asked with some concern.

"I'm going to pick up a child. His older brother works for my friend and asked me to look after him for a few days," Xu Ye explained simply.

As night deepened, Xu Ye rode his bicycle through the alleyways.

He wasn't very familiar with this area of ​​Dongcheng District, and it took him quite a while to find No. 23 Mianhua Hutong.

It was a low, single-story house with a faint light shining from the windows.

Xu Ye knocked on the door, and a childish voice came from inside: "Who is it?"

"Is this Wang Lei? I'm a friend of your brother Wang Feng."

The door opened a crack, revealing a thin, small face.

The boy was leaning on a wooden stick, and his right leg was noticeably thinner than his left.

"Where's my brother?" Wang Lei asked warily.

Xu Ye squatted down so that he was at eye level with the boy: "Your brother got a big job and will be away for a while. He asked me to take care of you."

A flicker of disappointment crossed Wang Lei's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure: "Oh, he's gone again."

This casual tone made Xu Ye's heart clench.

He said softly, "Pack your things and come home with me. I have hot meals and a spare room for you."

Wang Lei hesitated for a moment: "Can I bring Da Huang with me?"

"rhubarb?"

A large, tan-colored dog darted out of the house and nuzzled affectionately against Wang Lei's leg. Xu Ye smiled: "Of course."

Half an hour later, Xu Ye drove Wang Lei and Da Huang home.

When Wang Huiyu saw the thin boy, she immediately went up to him with heartache: "Oh dear, why is this child so thin?"

"Come in, dinner is ready."

Wang Lei stood somewhat awkwardly at the door, with Da Huang guarding him warily.

Xu Ye patted the boy on the shoulder: "Don't be afraid, this is my sister-in-law, she's a very nice person."

"Sister-in-law," Wang Lei called out timidly.

Xu Ye patted his head and led him to wash his hands.

The dinner at home was quite lavish, making Wang Lei's eyes widen in amazement.

Clearly, he had never seen such a lavish meal.

"Eat more, we have plenty of food at home." As he spoke, Xu Ye put some food into Wang Lei's bowl.

"Brother, this is too much, I can't finish it," Wang Lei said quickly.

“There’s no need to eat all this. You’re at the age where you’re growing, so you should eat more.” As she spoke, Wang Huiyu put some food on Wang Lei’s plate as well.

Wang Lei thoroughly enjoyed the meal.

Because this was the most sumptuous meal he had ever eaten.

After dinner, Wang Lei offered to clear the table and wash the dishes.

So Xu Ye let him do it.

Xu Ye knew that he wouldn't feel at ease if he didn't let Wang Lei do something.

We brought him back to live with us, firstly because of Wang Feng, and secondly because we wanted someone at home to take care of our sister-in-law in case of any accidents.

“Sister-in-law, if Wang Lei wants to do some work in the future, just let him do it.”

“Otherwise, he won’t feel at ease staying here with us,” Xu Ye told Wang Huiyu.

Wang Huiyu nodded; she understood.

However, I was mostly moved.

She felt that Xu Ye was looking for someone to share her workload and make things easier for her.

So Wang Huiyu went to rest, because she didn't want to disappoint Xu Ye's kindness.

After Wang Huiyu went to rest, Xu Ye returned to the kitchen.

"Alright, you'll stay here from now on. If anything happens, just talk to my sister-in-law."

Wang Lei hesitated for a moment, then whispered, "Brother Xu, has something happened to my brother?"

Xu Ye glanced at him, then asked, "Why do you ask that?"

“He never lets anyone else pick me up. He promised me that he would take me to see a doctor after he finished this job.”

Xu Ye was silent for a moment, then gently patted the boy's head: "Your brother is indeed in some trouble, but he'll be fine."

"I'll take you to see a doctor tomorrow, okay?"

Wang Lei's eyes lit up: "Really?"

"Really, don't overthink it." With that, Xu Ye walked out.

He never expected that someone like Wang Feng would have such a sensible younger brother.

Thinking of Wang Feng in the space, Xu Ye's feelings became complicated.

After smoking for a while in the yard, Wang Lei finished tidying up the kitchen.

Wang Lei tidied up very well and had a real talent for organizing and tidying up; he did an excellent job.

Compared to Wang Huiyu, she was even better at summarizing and organizing, as if she had received professional training.

"Come on, I'll take you to your room." With that, Xu Ye led Wang Lei to another side room.

Living here, Xu Ye can hear everything he makes.

At the same time, it will not affect Wang Huiyu.

The side room was a small room for Xu Ye, but it was a luxurious room for Wang Lei.

Before, he lived in a small, single-story room, which he shared with Wang Feng. He not only had to live there but also cook.

This side room is much bigger than the small room he used to live in, and he lives there all by himself.

Even in his wildest dreams, he couldn't imagine living in such a big room.

After settling Wang Lei in, Xu Ye returned to his room.

He did not enter the workshop space, but instead soldered electronic components in the room.

He hasn't finished designing his own refrigerator yet; once it's finished, he can register it as a patent.

At the same time, they can also make meritorious contributions.

Xu Ye worked until late at night before going to sleep, full of energy.

The next morning, Xu Ye took Wang Lei to his workplace.

He took half a day off before taking Wang Lei to the hospital for a check-up.

After examining Wang Lei, the doctor said that if his leg had been treated a few years earlier, the results would have been much better, but it's not too late now.

"Several surgeries will be needed, along with rehabilitation training. Your walking ability should improve significantly," the doctor said.

Wang Lei's eyes lit up, but quickly dimmed again: "But...the surgery must be very expensive, right?" Xu Ye patted his shoulder: "Don't worry about the money."

On the way home, Wang Lei remained silent.

He didn't speak until they were almost home: "Brother Xu, why are you so good to me?"

Xu Ye stopped and looked at the boy intently: "Because seeing you reminded me of a friend."

"Alright, don't think about it too much, I'm going to work." With that, Xu Ye patted Wang Lei's head.

"Alright, I have to go back to the station. You stay home, and if anything happens, just tell my sister-in-law." With that, Xu Ye got back onto his bike.

Wang Lei nodded and quickly said, "I will protect my sister-in-law."

With Wang Lei at home, there will be much less gossip.

Otherwise, it would be easy for rumors to spread about Xu Ye and Wang Huiyu.

Xu Ye went straight to the institute and continued doing his work.

After get off work, he would borrow a book to take home.

He reads very quickly, which surprised the librarians.

When Xu Ye returned home that evening, he found that Zhu Lin and Julie had both come over.

It turned out that Zhu Lin had asked Julie to come and see Wang Huiyu.

After all, Julie has been living here for quite some time and has some personal relationship with Wang Huiyu.

Therefore, it is perfectly reasonable to invite Julie over.

In terms of medical skills, Julie is much better than Zhu Lin, especially in the field of obstetrics and gynecology.

With Julie arriving, Zhu Lin could naturally follow, which would give her the opportunity to meet Xu Ye.

This is a win-win situation, so how could she possibly miss it?
Julie was sitting in the courtyard taking Wang Huiyu's pulse, her brows slightly furrowed.

Wang Lei stood obediently to the side, while Da Huang stared warily at the two strangers.

"The pregnancy is stable, but the qi and blood are a bit weak." Julie withdrew her hand and turned to Xu Ye, saying, "I'll write a prescription, and you can go to the pharmacy to get a few doses."

Julie gave her sister a meaningful look, then took out paper and pen from her bag to write a prescription.

Xu Ye noticed that Zhu Lin had specially changed into a light blue dress today, and her hair still had freshly permed curls.

“Xu Ye,” Julie suddenly lowered her voice, “this child is…”

"It's a friend's younger brother, I need to take care of him temporarily for a few months." Xu Ye took the prescription and noticed that it also had a detailed note on how to prepare the medicine.

Zhu Lin leaned closer to look at the prescription, her hair brushing against Xu Ye's arm.

She had a faint scent of face cream on her, completely different from the engine oil smell in the research institute.

After saying that, the two of them went to get the medicine.

Xu Ye never expected that Julie would give him a chance.

After coming out, he immediately asked, "Why did Sister Li agree to let the two of us go get the medicine?"

"My sister really approves of you, but my mom is so stubborn. By the way, where did you buy this door lock? I've never seen it anywhere else."

“My sister also wants to install one like this; it’s much more convenient than those old-fashioned ones,” Zhu Lin asked as they walked.

Neither of them rode bikes, which meant it would take longer and they would have more time together.

"I made this myself. If your sister wants some, I'll make a few and come to install them," Xu Ye said with a smile.

"Okay!" Zhu Lin laughed happily.

This is a great opportunity to win over his sister, so naturally Xu Ye should make the most of it.

She felt that if her older sister had her support, she would be more likely to persuade her mother.

Throughout the journey, Zhu Lin shared her experiences filming and scriptwriting.

It must be said that Zhu Lin is indeed very talented, and the stories she writes are very suitable for being made into movies.

However, it's not suitable to film now; we'll have to wait until the 1990s.

However, Xu Ye still offered affirmation and encouragement, after all, the first work was already very impressive, and he would naturally be able to write more suitable works for the present.

Xu Ye gave several suggestions, which Zhu Lin carefully noted down.

When the two returned with the medicine, it was already dark.

Julie was teaching Wang Lei to identify medicinal herbs in the yard, while Wang Huiyu sat to the side mending clothes, and Da Huang lay lazily at Wang Lei's feet.

"Sister, we're back." Zhu Lin carried the medicine bag and walked briskly into the yard.

She glanced at Xu Ye furtively, her cheeks slightly flushed.

Julie took the medicine packet, examined it carefully, and nodded: "Hmm, the herbs are of good quality."

She turned to Wang Lei, "Xiao Lei, go to the kitchen and get the medicine pot. I'll teach you how to decoct the medicine."

Wang Lei's eyes lit up, and he quickly walked towards the kitchen, leaning on his wooden cane—although he had difficulty walking, his movements were surprisingly agile.

Xu Ye noticed that Julie's gaze followed Wang Lei's back, her eyes flashing with a thoughtful light.

“This child is extraordinary,” Julie suddenly whispered to Xu Ye.

"He can identify medicinal herbs faster than medical students, and his finger dexterity is far beyond that of ordinary people."

Xu Ye's heart skipped a beat: "His legs..."

“My leg looks like a sequela of polio, but the nerve responses are still there.” Julie’s voice was even lower.

"Soviet experts have recently been testing a new type of neurostimulation therapy, perhaps..."

Before she could finish speaking, Wang Lei returned with the medicine jar.

Julie immediately regained her normal expression and began to instruct him on how to control the heat.

Zhu Lin leaned closer to Xu Ye and whispered, "My sister isn't usually this patient when teaching people. She seems to really like Xiao Lei."

Xu Ye nodded, seemingly lost in thought.

After dinner, the Zhu sisters said goodbye and left.

Wang Lei took the initiative to clear the dishes, his movements were so quick and efficient that he didn't seem like a child.

Xu Ye noticed that the angle at which he placed the bowls and plates was almost perfect, and even the chopsticks were aligned neatly.

"Xiao Lei," Xu Ye suddenly spoke up, "did your brother teach you any special skills?"

Wang Lei paused for a moment, then whispered, "My brother taught me how to repair watches. He said that repairing watches can help you develop a steady hand."

Xu Ye's eyes lit up: "You can repair watches?"

Wang Lei nodded and took out an old pocket watch from his pocket: "This was given to me by my brother, and I fixed it myself."

Xu Ye took the pocket watch; its surface was badly worn, but it kept exceptionally accurate time.

He opened the back cover, and the parts inside were arranged neatly, even the smallest gears were spotless.

This is something that ordinary children could never do.

Xu Ye had made up his mind.

In the dead of night, Xu Ye entered the workshop space.

Wang Feng was sitting on the ground, fiddling with an exquisite metal part in his hand.

“Your brother is very special,” Xu Ye said bluntly.

He slowly raised his head, a hint of wariness flashing in his eyes: "What did you find?"

“His watch repair skills, and that almost obsessive-compulsive tidying habit,” Xu Ye looked directly into Wang Feng’s eyes, “who exactly are you two brothers?”

Wang Feng remained silent for a long time before finally sighing: "Our family has been 'mechanics masters' for generations, specializing in making some special machines."

Xu Ye's pupils contracted slightly: "So, your skills?"

"It's a family heirloom, but it seems useless in this day and age," Wang Feng said with a wry smile.

Not needed?
How could it not be needed?
(End of this chapter)