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

As the setting sun cast its last rays, it signaled the approaching end of the day.

Xia An supported the woman's sprained ankle and performed acupuncture to remove stagnant blood and clear her meridians.

The woman looked at the handsome young man in front of her with a complicated expression.

Recalling what happened that day, she didn't know what to say.

Although her consciousness was hazy, she knew that this person had saved her, and that it was she who had done so willingly.

You really can't blame him for that.

Xia An casually asked, "To my shame, I haven't even asked your name or where you're from yet?"

"My name is Li Yuxue, a hunter from Fenggou Village. What's yours?"

Li Yuxue said calmly.

But the fleeting shyness in her eyes betrayed her.

My name is Xia An.

Xia An took out the silver needles, picked up a water bottle from her basket, poured some water, and began to massage the patient's ankle.

He continued, "I'm a newly arrived educated youth from Anping Village. I'm here today to collect medicinal herbs."

"By the way, why did you go hunting in the mountains alone? And you even encountered a pack of wolves?"

"I..." Li Yuxue sighed, her gaze drifting into the distance.

"I married into the village of Lijiatun. On the day I married into the family, a wild boar came into the village, and my husband died."

"He lives alone. People in Fenggou Village say I'm a jinx to husbands. There's so much gossip that I can't farm anymore, so I have to go hunting."

Xia An was slightly taken aback, and her hands paused for a moment.

He recalled Xue Mei from earlier, having initially thought Li Yuxue wasn't yet... but it turned out she was already a widow...

But then Li Yuxue continued:

"Fortunately, I learned a little hunting from my grandfather when I was young, so I didn't starve to death."

"Nothing happened for the past two years, but I never expected to encounter three wolves today. I killed two, and the third fled far away but followed closely behind."

"When I saw it summon a pack of wolves, I panicked and ran away, but I was eventually caught up with."

"Thank goodness I ran into you, otherwise I would be dead here today."

As she spoke, her face flushed, "I just don't know when I was poisoned..."

Xia An put her foot down and said, "I see you have abrasions. It's probably because you fell and the wounds got contaminated with plant toxins like datura. Fortunately, it's not fatal."

"Besides, I've already taken care of it for you, so there's no need to worry."

Li Yuxue blinked, nodded in realization, and said thoughtfully:

"I did encounter a plant that resembled a datura flower, but wasn't quite the same, when I fell."

"That's very likely it," Xia An nodded slightly, guessing.

As he spoke, he glanced at the sky. "It's getting dark; we need to get down the mountain as soon as possible."

"Your legs are still not good for walking, so you carry my basket on your back and I'll carry you down the mountain."

Upon hearing this, Li Yuxue shook her head.

"No."

"It's fine here. I'll stay here for one night. You should go back now."

Xia An frowned slightly. "What are your concerns about not wanting to go down the mountain?"

Li Yuxue hesitated for a moment, "There's nowhere to stay down the mountain, and besides..."

"Some people in Anping Village know me, and they'll spread rumors that won't be good for you."

Xia An shook her head and chuckled, "You don't need to think so much, I'll arrange accommodation."

"You twisted your ankle, I was just carrying you down the mountain, why are you making such a fuss?"

"and……"

Thinking of the six wolf corpses he had casually stored in his spatial storage earlier, Xia An continued:

"Furthermore, we just killed six wolves, and the stench of blood has already traveled far. That area is very close by, and it could be dangerous tonight."

"How can I feel at ease leaving you here alone tonight?"

Li Yuxue's face flushed slightly as she looked up at Xia An. "Are you worried about me?"

Xia An nodded. "Given our situation, isn't it normal for us to worry about you?"

Li Yuxue felt a warmth in her heart, and after a moment's hesitation, she gritted her teeth and said:

"I can go down the mountain with you, but you mustn't tell anyone about what happened today."

"It's impossible for us."

"Impossible?" Xia An raised an eyebrow. "Why? Don't you like me?"

Li Yuxue looked up at him, her eyes filled with shyness and timidity, yet also with determination:

"You're an educated youth sent to the countryside, and we don't even know when you'll be able to return to the city. No matter how we get together, it won't do me any good in the end."

"Instead of doing that, it's better to pretend that nothing ever happened; it's better for both of us."

Xia An fell silent for a moment; he truly dared not make any absolute guarantees about the future.

However, he disagreed with Li Yuxue's last statement.

Being with him is the best thing I can do for him; it's like a special monthly check-in.

And after being with him, whether openly or secretly, how could he possibly mistreat her?

Seeing Xia An remain silent, a hint of disappointment flashed in Li Yuxue's eyes.

However, at this moment,

Xia An suddenly grabbed her hand, looked at her solemnly, and said firmly:

"Yu Xue, I know very well that I'm not a completely good person, but since this has happened between us, I will take responsibility for you."

"I can't guarantee anything else, but as long as I'm alive, I'll make sure you're well-fed and clothed, and that you don't have to suffer like this anymore."

"I know you might not believe me, but please try to accept me and let time prove everything I've said, okay?"

Li Yuxue's eyes flickered slightly as she looked at the handsome face before her, and her heart was suddenly touched.

She blinked, her expression shifting, and it was unclear what she was thinking.

for a long time,

She took a deep breath and said, "Let's go down the mountain first, we can talk about the rest later."

"good!"

Xia An nodded.

The two walked out of the dugout, and Xia An had Li Yuxue carry the basket on her back. He then carried her on his back and quickly traversed through the mountains and forests.

Li Yuxue looked at Xia An, who was practically running, with a wary expression and said with some concern:

"The mountains and forests are dangerous, you can walk slowly."

Xia An maintained his speed and replied, "At this pace, we can get out of the forest before nightfall."

"Moreover, I have had good hearing since I was a child, and I have also learned a little about hunting, so I am confident."

Upon hearing this, Li Yuxue's eyes widened slightly, and she glanced back at the basket on her back.

And the spear tip emerging from the basket.

"I saw you gathering herbs, so you must be studying medicine. Your marksmanship is amazing, and you've even learned hunting. Do educated youth all study such a wide variety of things?"

Xia An shook her head. "I don't know about others, but I have a strong ability to learn and accept things, and I have studied a wide variety of things."

"If you're interested, you can try to accept me and get to know me gradually."

Li Yuxue's lips curled up slightly as she looked at the handsome profile in front of her, feeling inexplicably good.

But she didn't respond to Xia An's declaration of love, not because she didn't want to, but because...

dare not!

She was also attracted to such a handsome and capable man.

But firstly, we don't know his personality or character, and we don't understand him at all.

Secondly, she was afraid of bringing bad luck to her husband!

Seeing that she didn't speak, Xia An didn't say anything more about the topic.

They met for the first time today; time will tell.

He carried Li Yuxue on his back and hurried through the mountains and forests, his mind highly focused and vigilant, guarding against any potential dangers.