Looking at Liu Ergou diligently working on his Grand Circulation, Ning Hua didn't disturb him, instead sitting down to wait quietly.
Half an hour later, Liu Ergou finished his practice.
Ning Hua then approached and said, "Ergou, you've worked hard this past week, and your progress has been lightning fast! Alright, let's call it a day. Whether it's work or cultivation, it's important to balance labor with relaxation. Take a break for today; do whatever you like!"
Having said that, Ning Hua didn't give Liu Ergou a chance to speak and limped back to his room.
Perhaps the water snake's bite had been too deep, because Ning Hua's thigh had been aching whenever he walked for the past few days. As a result, he spent most of his ti in bed.
Suddenly having free ti, Liu Ergou was at a loss, unsure of what to do.
After a brief mont of thought, Er Gou's eyes lit up. He knew what he was going to do today. Without any hesitation, he headed straight for his sister-in-law's room.
His sister-in-law had promised to help him with a bath last ti, but she forgot because sothing ca up. Today, no matter what, he had to make Xu Yulan keep her promise. He simply couldn't wait any longer.
However, when Liu Ergou burst into Xu Yulan's room, he suddenly fell silent. At that mont, he discovered that although Xu Yulan's room was very clean and tidy, there was a faint sll of mold. Following the scent, Liu Ergou found that a corner of his sister-in-law's room had started to grow moldy, and the air was also very humid.
It was only then that Liu Ergou realized it was ti to renovate their old house.
Having lived there for so long, he hadn't thought much of it before. But ever since he'd left for a while and co back, things had felt increasingly wrong, though he couldn't pinpoint what it was. Today, he finally understood.
After so thought, Liu Ergou imdiately took out his phone, called an acquaintance, and told him he wanted to renovate his house. The person on the other end of the phone agreed right away, saying they could do the renovation anyti and the price wouldn't be too high.
Upon hearing this, Liu Ergou's eyes lit up. He imdiately added several more ideas. Although they were all a bit troubleso, the person on the other end still agreed to each one.
Just as Liu Ergou was ready to hang up, the person on the other end suddenly said, "Uh, Er Gou, there's sothing I need to tell you. I don't have much manpower lately; it's just . My workers have either gone ho or are busy with other things. So, if I do the renovation by myself, it might be very slow..."
Hearing this, Liu Ergou fell silent.
Slow? How could it be slow? He was in a hurry to live here. The renovation couldn't possibly take a year or so, could it?
Just as Liu Ergou was nursing his headache, Li Dajiang happened to drop by. This puzzled Liu Ergou. He wondered what Li Dajiang could want with him.
While Liu Ergou was still wondering, Li Dajiang spoke up. "Um, Brother Gou, I've been in your village for so ti now.
"I truly appreciate all the care you've given during this ti!
"My sister and I have had plenty to eat and drink, and in just these few days, she has gained quite a few pounds!
"I'm so grateful to you!"
Having finished speaking, Li Dajiang was about to kneel and kowtow before Liu Ergou.
But Liu Ergou, quick-eyed and nimble-handed, caught Li Dajiang in ti and said with grave seriousness, "Li Dajiang, let tell you, a man's knees are worth gold! You can't just kneel before anyone! Do you understand?"
However, Li Dajiang shook his head and spoke earnestly, "I understand a man's knees are worth gold, but I am only kneeling to my benefactor, so there's nothing wrong with that. If it hadn't been for you, my sister might have been left a fool by the fever!"
Liu Ergou waved his hand. "It's nothing. I'm a doctor; it's my duty to heal the sick and save lives."
Saying this, Liu Ergou patted his forehead and asked, "I almost forgot to ask, what brings you here? Are you lacking sothing, or are you not quite accustod to living in the village?"
At these words, Li Dajiang waved his hands repeatedly. "No, no, no, that's not it! I... I..." He stamred for a long while without managing a complete sentence, which puzzled Liu Ergou.
Why had Li Dajiang suddenly beco so embarrassed?
Watching Li Dajiang stumble over his words, Liu Ergou furrowed his brow and said impatiently, "You're a grown man, stop hemming and hawing! Spit it out, or get lost!"
Seeing that Liu Ergou had ordered him to leave, Li Dajiang didn't dare to dawdle any longer. "It's nothing, really. I just wanted to see if there was anything I could help you with. After all, I've been idle these days, aside from my patrol duties. I haven't had anything else to do! I don't feel right about that, so I ca to ask if there's any other work for ."
Liu Ergou was gratified by Li Dajiang's words.
What a model employee. As his boss, this is exactly the kind of worker I like best.
Just as Liu Ergou was about to say there was no work, Li Dajiang suddenly spoke again. "Right, Brother Gou, I almost forgot to ask. Do you rember that group of guys who were with before?"
Liu Ergou nodded. "I rember. What about them? I left my phone number with them back then and said I'd look for them if I had work."
Upon hearing this, Li Dajiang quickly said, "Well, they called yesterday. They were wondering if you'd forgotten about them since they haven't heard from you in so long. So they wanted to ask on their behalf."
Li Dajiang's words instantly jogged Liu Ergou's mory.
Slapping his palm, Liu Ergou exclaid, "I'd completely forgotten about them!" Then he said to Li Dajiang, "Alright, Dajiang, I understand. You can go back to your work. I'll call them. As it happens, I have so work for them to do!"
Following his orders, Li Dajiang said no more and turned to head back to the plantation. anwhile, Liu Ergou took out his cell phone and made a call to the group from before.
「One phone call later.」
Then ca the wait, which lasted well into the night.
At this mont, Liu Ergou sat yawning at the door, gazing expectantly toward the village entrance. Just as he was about to give up and go to sleep, a noise finally ca from the village entrance.
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