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

"Uncle Xie told me about your situation."

Noticing Xie Lingxiu's unusual behavior, Xia An looked at her with a slight smile and said gently,

"Go back first, don't overthink it."

"We'll be busy harvesting wheat these next few days, so teaching here will have to be paused for a while."

"When I want to continue teaching them, I'll have them let you know."

Xie Lingxiu's face flushed slightly, her eyes filled with gratitude.

"Thank you, Brother Xia."

She bowed in thanks, a strange light flickering in her eyes, but it vanished in an instant.

Immediately, she turned to look at Xie Ling'er and her two little ones, and said softly:

"Ling'er, let me take you back."

"Okay, Aunt Lingxiu."

Kong Xiuyuan quickly said,

Then, she looked at Xia An and said, "Teacher, let's go back now."

"good!"

Xia An nodded with a smile.

Xie Ling'er clung to Xia An's neck, "Uncle, can I not go back?"

"all right!"

Xia An smiled and nodded, but then said, "But won't you be bored if no one plays with you?"

"Uh~"

Xie Ling'er's expression froze slightly as she turned to look at Luo Qingqing and the other girl.

"Qingqing, are you going back too?"

Luo Qingqing nodded, "Ling'er, I want to go back. I can help my grandma cut pig feed."

Xie Ling'er blinked. "I want to go too, but my grandma and the others won't let me. Can I go with you?"

"all right!"

Luo Qingqing nodded with a smile.

Xie Ling'er's eyes lit up. "Uncle Xia, then Ling'er is going back too."

Xia An smiled, put her down, and handed them a handful of candy.

"Go have fun."

"Thank you, Uncle/Teacher."

The three of them shared the candy and then left with Xie Lingxiu.

Xie Lingyun smiled, her gaze sweeping over the infirmary, and asked with some confusion:

"Brother Xia, where are Qingci and the others?"

"They haven't come yet."

Xia An casually agreed, "Let's dry the medicinal herbs first; they'll be here soon."

"good!"

Xie Lingyun nodded and followed him into the pharmacy, where he took out a winnowing basket containing medicinal herbs.

Watching Xia An busy at work, Xie Lingyun thought of what her mother had said last night.

Her ears turned red, her eyes darted away, and she hesitated.

Xia An noticed her unusual behavior but didn't think much of it.

I assumed she was just feeling shy because she was thinking about holding hands last night.

At this time,

But Xie Lingyun hesitated and asked, "Brother Xia, can a woman in her forties still have children?"

Xia An raised an eyebrow, glanced up at her, then lowered her head to dry the herbs.

"Isn't this common sense? It's possible to give birth, but the risks are quite high. Why are you asking this?"

"It's nothing, I was just curious."

Xie Lingyun quickly shook her head, her ears turning even redder, as if they were about to bleed.

Seeing her demeanor, Xia An couldn't help but shake his head inwardly, and asked casually:

"I remember you live alone, right? Did your aunt tell you to ask that?"

Xie Lingyun shook her head, "No, it's something I wanted to ask myself."

She hesitated for a moment as she spoke.

"My mother said she couldn't have children, but when I checked her pulse, I found that there shouldn't be anything wrong with her in that area, which is why I asked that question."

Xia An raised her eyes slightly. "If there's nothing unusual, then the problem isn't with her."

Xie Lingyun looked surprised. "Brother Xia, how did you know?"

Xia An shook her head and smiled, "I've met your mother. She came to see a doctor before you arrived. Do you think I wouldn't know if she has any problems?"

"Your father, on the other hand, has never been to the clinic, but he does have some health issues."

"Is there something wrong with my father?" Xie Lingyun blinked, looking somewhat puzzled.

"My dad looks perfectly healthy; there doesn't seem to be anything wrong with him."

Xia An looked up at her, hesitated for a moment, then shook her head and smiled.

"He hasn't come for a consultation. We've only met once, so I don't know the specifics."

"But judging from his complexion, he must have been injured when he was young, so it's not as simple as it seems."

Upon hearing this, Xie Lingyun blinked, as if her father had indeed been injured.

Is it...

Thinking of a certain possibility, Xie Lingyun blushed slightly, and her eyes showed a complicated expression.

Oh, I see.

No wonder my mother said that to me, so that's why.

But, will Brother Xia agree?

Thinking this, Xie Lingyun's blush spread from the base of her ears to her pretty face.

Her heart was pounding, and her eyes darted away, as if she dared not look up at Xia An.

Seeing Xia An enter the pharmacy, Xie Lingyun hurriedly followed, but suddenly tripped on the threshold.

"ah!"

She gasped in surprise, her body falling forward uncontrollably, her face turning pale.

Just then, the figure in front of her took two steps back and hugged her tightly.

Xia An's face showed a hint of helplessness, as well as a touch of doting affection.

"Be a little more careful, don't hurt yourself, okay?"

Xie Lingyun hugged Xia An's neck, feeling a sweet warmth in her heart, but also a lingering fear on her face.

Hearing Xia An's words, she looked up at the excessively handsome face in front of her.

Her heart pounded like a deer's, and as if possessed, she leaned in and kissed Xia An on the corner of her lips.

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Xia An was slightly taken aback when he heard the notification sound. What was going on with him?

Seeing him in a daze, Xie Lingyun also realized what was happening and blushed.

She was about to push Xia An away and run away, but Xia An suddenly hugged her a little tighter.

"Little girl, you think you can just leave after your sneak attack?"

Xia An grinned, his smile playful.

Xie Lingyun panicked, then felt a force coming from the back of her head.

"Hmm~"

Her eyes widened suddenly, then she realized what was happening; a struggle flickered in her eyes for only a moment.

Immediately, he closed his eyes.

Xia An raised an eyebrow, put his arm around her, and moved lightly to lean against the wall behind the door.

moment,

Hearing light footsteps outside the door, Xia An finally released Xie Lingyun.

Xie Lingyun's pretty face flushed red, her breathing became a little rapid, and she looked at Xia An with hazy eyes.

"Brother Xia, I..."

"Shh~" Xia An put a finger to her lips and whispered, "Someone's coming."

Xie Lingyun's eyes widened, a hint of panic flashing in them, and she tried to push Xia An away.

But then Xia An, carrying her, turned and entered the ward, whispering:

"You rest for a while, I'll go out first, and you can come out later, okay?"

Xie Lingyun nodded quickly, and Xia An rubbed her head before turning and walking out of the ward.

Watching Xia An leave,

Thinking about what had just happened, her heart beat even faster, and her pretty face flushed even more.

"What happened to me just now? Was it because I like Brother Xia that I acted like that?"

"That feeling was so wonderful!"

"But, if I do this, won't Brother Xia think I'm being disrespectful?"

Xie Lingyun murmured, her face flushing even more, a strange light flickering in her eyes.

Xia An walked out of the ward and encountered Luo Yunshu and Kong Qingci in the courtyard of the clinic.

"Brother Xia An, where are Ling Yun and the others? I heard they arrived earlier."

Luo Yunshu asked in confusion,

Xia An shook her head and smiled. "I don't plan to teach today. Lingxiu and the others have gone back."

"Lingyun isn't feeling well and is resting in her hospital room. Is there something you need to see them about?"

Luo Yunshu shook her head. "I was just asking out of curiosity. What's the matter?"

Kong Qingci glanced at the ward. "I didn't sleep well last night. I'm going to rest for a while."

As he spoke, he walked towards the ward.

Seeing this, Xia An didn't stop her, because there was no need to.

He seemed to remember something, turned to look at Luo Yunshu, and asked in a low voice,

"How did you two agree on this?"