Chapter 25: The Mysterious Man

Although what 001 said sounded somewhat absurd, Su Ruo did not doubt its truthfulness.

Because at the instant she pounced on that man, she indeed felt a stream of energy continuously entering her body.

Moreover, this energy made Su Ruo's body feel an unprecedented sense of comfort.

As for whether these matters were too outrageous, Su Ruo didn't care, because the appearance of the system and her rebirth were already outrageous enough.

Although after 001's explanation Su Ruo had temporarily let down her guard against him, she still warned: "This is the only time, not to be repeated!"

001 immediately nodded like pounding garlic, guaranteeing there would be no next time.

Seeing 001's sincere attitude, Su Ruo no longer dwelled on it; she returned to the Zhiqing Dian, pretending to go back to her room to fetch something.

When Su Ruo came out of the room again, she had an extra basket on her back, containing the herbs she had gathered last time.

Li Shirou saw Su Ruo hurrying back, about to leave with a basket on her back, and stopped her, asking: "Su Ruo, what are you going to do?"

Su Ruo coldly looked at her and said: "What does it have to do with you?"

Chen Wei nearby, hearing this, immediately blamed: "Su Ruo, how can you be like this? Shirou heard that a landslide occurred at the village entrance, fearing you might be in danger, she stopped you from going out; you're like a dog biting Lü Dongbin, not knowing good intentions."

Su Ruo expressionlessly said: "Have you finished? Can I leave now?"

Chen Wei felt suffocated, feeling that every time she faced Su Ruo, it was like punching cotton, unable to exert any strength.

Li Shirou knew she shouldn't keep stopping Su Ruo, but for some reason she just didn't want Su Ruo to leave.

Even she herself didn't understand why she had such a thought.

She merely had a vague feeling that things shouldn't be like this, and Su Ruo shouldn't be like this.

She wanted to stop Su Ruo, make Su Ruo like her, be convinced by her, and have everything return to normal, although even she herself wasn't sure what the proper course was.

But Li Shirou was firmly convinced of one thing: the better Su Ruo fared, the worse she would be, so she desperately did not want Su Ruo to succeed.

Just as Li Shirou and Su Ruo were at an impasse, Wu Qingqing, who had been standing silently at the side, said: "Su Ruo, we are also concerned about you; it's too dangerous outside now, you'd better stay put at the Zhiqing Dian and not go out."

Su Ruo looked at the three people blocking her way, a feeling of irritation surged in her heart, and her voice inevitably carried a hint of coldness.

"I will say these words only once, hoping you remember them; I don't care whether you are sincere or not.

I am an adult now, I have basic judgment of danger, and I am capable of taking responsibility for my actions.

Therefore, I need no one to restrict me under the banner of doing good for me, nor do I need anyone who considers their control to be kind.

If you truly are this kind-hearted, go care more about others instead! I don't need it!

Finally, I remind you: we are merely educated youths who came down to the countryside together; so far we aren't even friends.

Moreover, we are not in a superior-subordinate relationship, so you have no qualifications or rights to bind me.

Where I want to go and what I want to do have nothing to do with you!

My patience has its limits; such incidents have already happened before, not the first time, but I hope this is the last!

If there is a next time, I will not waste more breath arguing with you about useless nonsense, but will settle it directly with my fists!"

After saying that, Su Ruo pushed Li Shirou aside and walked straight out.

Chen Wei watched Su Ruo's retreating back and shouted angrily: "Su Ruo, since you're so capable, if something happens in the future, have the ability not to come begging us!"

Su Ruo, without turning her head, said: "Rest assured, even if I die, I will never beg you!"

Beg them? Su Ruo would have to be crazy to do that; living too comfortably, giving them a chance to mock her!

Chen Wei's face flushed red with anger, pointing at Su Ruo: "You, you, you..." unable to utter a word for a long while.

Li Shirou, eyes red, said: "Weiwei, sorry, it's all my fault, dragging you into being scolded."

Chen Wei immediately said: "How can this be blamed on you? It's clearly all Su Ruo's fault!"

When Qi Zhiyong came out of the room, seeing this scene, he frowned and asked: "What's going on?"

Chen Wei, fuming, complained: "It's not anyone else but that Su Ruo; we kindly warned her that it's dangerous outside and told her not to go out.

Unexpectedly, she not only didn't appreciate it, but also scolded us, saying even if she got into trouble, she wouldn't seek help from us, telling us to stop meddling."

After hearing that, Qi Zhiyong's face also darkened, saying: "Since it's like that, from now on we won't interfere in her affairs."

Li Shirou and the two others were all stunned upon hearing that, after all everyone knows what it means for a girl to live in the village without any protection or support.

Their Zhiqing Dian could stay peaceful only because there were many of them, huddling together for warmth; otherwise these female educated youths would likely have been bullied by the village's old bachelors long ago.

Qi Zhiyong made up his mind; he must let Su Ruo taste some bitterness.

Li Shirou and the two others also thought this way, only Li Shirou and Wu Qingqing had heavier thoughts and did not show it.

Only Chen Wei was so happy she almost jumped up; she now hated Su Ruo to death and hoped Su Ruo would encounter trouble soon, the worse the better.

Su Ruo didn't know their plan; even if she did, she wouldn't care, not to mention she already had self-protection abilities now, and even if she didn't, she wouldn't pin her hopes on others.

Her past life's experiences made Su Ruo understand that in this world, the only person she could truly rely on was herself.

As soon as Su Ruo entered the Brigade Headquarters, she heard women's painful wails.

Several injured women sat in the courtyard, wailing and crying out; the few young men who had brought them back stood helplessly at the side, not knowing what to do.

Among them, a woman in a blue jacket had the most miserable wail, cursing nonstop while she screamed.

Su Ruo walked over and said: "I am a doctor; the Branch Secretary sent me to examine your wounds."

After Su Ruo said that, the several injured women all looked at her with doubtful eyes.

The woman who had just been screaming the loudest spoke first: "Little girl, I see you haven't even grown your hair fully! How dare you claim to be a doctor—who would believe that!"

"And you still want to treat us; I don't care, I won't let you treat me—what if you make my condition worse?"

"My whole body hurts; I feel like I'm dying—you must immediately send me to the hospital!"

Su Ruo glanced at that vigorous woman; she showed no sign of being near death. Su Ruo knew the woman was fine, wouldn't die soon, and turned to the other injured women, saying:

"The road out of the village is blocked by mud and rocks; there's no way to send you to the hospital. Please consider whether to let me treat you."

Although Su Ruo wanted to use this opportunity to prove her medical skills to the villagers, it wasn't absolutely necessary.

Even if this fails, once the Branch Secretary's son's leg heals, the villagers will naturally trust her medical skills.

Therefore, if these women refuse her treatment, Su Ruo won't insist; after all, you can't squeeze sweetness from a forced melon—even if she wants to heal and save people, she needs their cooperation.

Su Ruo's cold gaze swept over several women's faces; seeing no one speaking, Su Ruo turned to leave, just then a woman with a head injury spoke.

"Girl, you just saved me; I trust you. My head was smashed by a stone, it hurts terribly—please take a look at it for me."

As soon as the woman finished speaking, the fiercest woman called Ao snapped: "Li Guihua, you've gone mad, actually letting such a yellow-haired girl look at your wound!"

"Wang Sifeng, it's my own injury—I'll let whoever I want see it, you have no say! I trust this girl, and I want her to look at my wound."

Wang Sifeng grew even angrier upon hearing this, and cursed: "Fine, you Li Guihua, I think you've been addled by that stone."

Only then would you let this little yellow-haired girl look at your wound; later that stinking girl will kill you with her treatment—don't blame me for not warning you.

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Finally, thank you to the editor for the recommendation, and thanks to all you lovely readers for your reads, collections, monthly votes, recommendation votes—your encouragement is my greatest motivation; I'll work hard typing, typing, typing, hoping to strike it rich this year!

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