Stunning Check-in: A Carefree Life Begins in the Countryside

Soon,

Looking at the pile of firewood in front of them, Luo Jian and the others were somewhat bewildered.

"Xia, did you carry this out from deep in the mountains today?"

Luo Jian's lips twitched slightly. Based on his many years of experience, he would have to carry it more than a dozen times.

not only that,

Each time it has to be over 100 jin (50 kg), not even counting the bundles of firewood.

Xia An shrugged. "Otherwise, each load weighs over a hundred pounds, plus a bundle of firewood. It's exhausting after a whole day."

"If I weren't so fast, I'd probably still be carrying things from the inside out."

Luo Jian and the others' lips twitched slightly, and they unconsciously gave him a thumbs up.

"Xia, the educated youth, is amazing!"

Xia An waved her hand and smiled, "Alright, let's not talk about this anymore."

"Brothers, we're all here to help. Just do what you can, and don't overdo it."

As he spoke, he began packing firewood.

Upon seeing this, Luo Jian and the others put down their baskets and began filling them with firewood.

Most of the baskets used for carrying firewood in the village are the same, and when full, they weigh only about 80 jin (40 kg).

If it's wet, then that's a different story.

Luo Jian was packing firewood when he suddenly remembered something and looked surprised.

"Xia, the educated youth, is so lucky! These firewood pieces are just the right moisture level for burning in the stove."

"That's not all," another young man said, equally surprised and doubtful.

"We all know that oak and black birch are difficult to cut down, but didn't you realize that?"

"These firewood logs are all the same size; did you chop them better than the village elders?"

The group looked surprised and turned to Xia An with astonishment and suspicion in their eyes.

Xia An smiled, offered no explanation, and simply said casually:

"I've studied a little, and I have some talent."

Luo Jian and the others' lips twitched slightly, feeling rather speechless.

He knows medicine and he can hunt!

He's strong, and he's so good at chopping firewood!

Why does it seem like this educated youth Xia knows a little bit of everything and is even better than them?

Not long after.

Everyone filled their baskets.

They were carrying each other on their backs, about to come and help Xia An.

But Xia An smiled slightly, picked up the basket and slung it over his shoulder, then picked up a wooden stick and lifted two bundles of firewood.

"Brothers, I'm going ahead now."

With that, he walked away quickly and lightly.

Upon seeing this, Luo Jian and the others were stunned and looked at each other in bewilderment.

They glanced at the pile of firewood, watched Xia An quickly leave, and looked surprised.

Luo Jian shook his head and smiled, "Now I finally understand why Xia, the educated youth, was sweating so much before."

Another person chimed in, "How else could it be? They must have carried more and walked faster before."

"They probably didn't get much rest either."

The group nodded in agreement.

"Let's not talk about this anymore, let's go."

The group nodded in agreement, wanting to hurry and catch up with Xia An, but found it difficult.

"Let's just keep up with Xia Zhiqing at our normal pace; trying to keep up will only make us tired."

Someone spoke up, and the others nodded in agreement.

Seeing Xia An far ahead of the others, he soon arrived in the courtyard.

Aunt Guihua frowned slightly. "Those little rascals Luo Jian, they're always so slow and lazy when asked to help out."

Uncle Luo shook his head and chuckled, "Guihua, you've misunderstood them."

"Their pace is normal. It's because the educated youth from Xia walk too fast that you feel they are dawdling and slacking off."

"Is that so?" Aunt Guihua asked in surprise.

The other middle-aged men looked surprised and chimed in.

"We're all old folks now, we've seen a lot, and our eyesight is pretty good too,"

"Xia, the educated youth, was very relaxed and quick on her feet, much better than those young people."

Upon hearing this, Aunt Guihua and the others looked surprised, their eyes gaining a deeper look.

I wonder what he's thinking.

Luo Shutong asked in surprise, "I saw Xia Zhiqing carry it twice, and he didn't even break a sweat."

"How long did he carry that load to be so sweaty?"

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Xia An, who was carrying a basket on his back and walking away, with expressions of surprise and doubt.

But they soon found out.

When Luo Jian and the others arrived and recounted what had just happened, everyone was somewhat surprised.

"I thought Xia Zhiqing was amazing, wasn't he? He's good at everything!"

"I discovered it when I was cooking; her wood-chopping skills are much better than my husband's."

"I've noticed that too."

The crowd was buzzing with discussion.

Aunt Guihua, seemingly lost in thought, looked at Luo Yunshu and chuckled:

"Yunshu, this Xia educated youth is really good. Do you want me to help you carry it?"

Luo Yunshu blushed instantly, quickly waved her hand, and said somewhat awkwardly:

"Fourth Aunt, no need."

"No need?" Aunt Guihua teased with a smile, looking at her with a half-smile.

"Is our little Yunshu planning to do it herself? Is she confident in her abilities?"

"I...I..."

Luo Yunshu felt a little nervous as everyone looked at her with teasing smiles.

"Fourth Aunt, please stop talking."

She said something dismissive and then lowered her head, remaining silent.

Time passed slowly.

Even with the help of Luo Jian and others, it took three trips to carry all the firewood back.

Xia An was fast on foot and carried it four times.

There were a total of 22 bundles of firewood. Xia An carried four bundles each on his last three trips.

On the last trip, Luo Jian and the others each added a bundle and carried it all back.

At this point, the post-treatment procedures at the clinic had been completed.

They are cleaning up waste and other garbage.

Xia An distributed cigarettes to everyone again, then found Luo Shutong and said with a smile:

"Uncle Luo, I think we can finish today. I'll go get some coarse grains so we can all cook a meal before going back."

Luo Shutong shook his head.

"No need, you've spent quite a bit these past few days, we feel bad about it."

"Besides, if we can finish work before the end of the day, everyone can go home and help their families cook some meals and get some rest earlier."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Xia An nodded slightly and didn't try to persuade her any further.

At this time,

Luo Yunshu walked over. "Brother Xia An, the fire is just right for heating the kang (heated brick bed) here."

"How about we cook here today? That way we can save some firewood?"

"Alright," Xia An nodded, "Is there anything I can help you with?"

"Need not,"

Luo Yunshu quickly waved her hand, "Brother Xia An, you've had a long day, go back and get some rest."

Xia An smiled and did not refuse.

The two arrived at Luo Yunshu's house, but Li Yuxue did not seem to have returned yet.

Luo Yunshu blushed slightly and whispered:

"Brother Xia An, you can rest here. We'll call you for dinner later."

Looking at her charming appearance, Xia An felt a surge of attraction.

He glanced outside, then pulled Luo Yunshu by the waist and pinned her against the wall.

Luo Yunshu's heart pounded like a drum. She gently pushed him and whispered:

"Don't do that, someone will find out."

Her coy, alluring expression warmed Xia An's heart.

"They haven't finished work yet, there won't be anyone here."

As he spoke, he lowered his head.

Luo Yunshu looked up at him, slowly closed her eyes, and leaned closer.

A short while later

Luo Yunshu quickly pushed Xia An away, straightened her clothes, lowered her head, and blushed.

"Brother Xia An, I'll head over now. If I stay too long, people will gossip."

As she spoke, she rubbed her cheek, picked up the cooking utensils and ingredients, and left.

Xia An wiped her mouth, smiled, and went into the inner room to rest for a while.

But at this moment,

A faint smell of blood wafted in, and Xia An couldn't help but raise an eyebrow slightly.

He looked outside and saw Li Yuxue carrying a wild rabbit and walking quickly into the yard.

She threw the rabbit on the stove, fetched a basin of water, went into the inner room, and began to wash it.

Seeing that she didn't seem to notice him, Xia An simply stepped forward and said:

"Let me help you!"

Li Yuxue's delicate body trembled, and she turned to look at the source of the sound, her face showing a hint of surprise.

What are you doing here?

Xia An laughed, "I was just here, you just didn't notice."

As he spoke, he put his arm around her slender waist and took the towel from her hand.

Li Yuxue's delicate body trembled slightly, somewhat tempted, but she quickly shook her head.

"Don't be like that. I saw Yun Shu go out just now. She should be back soon."

"No!" Xia An shook her head, resting her chin on Xia An's shoulder, and chuckled softly.

"They're heating the kang (a traditional heated brick bed) over at the new house; she said she'd cook there to save firewood!"

"There's still half an hour before I finish work; I can have a small meal in that time."

Li Yuxue gave him a coquettish glare, her voice soft and shy.

"To be clear, it's you who's a little full, but I'm definitely full."

As she spoke, she turned around and hugged him...

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