Chapter 100 Unexpected Guest

Chapter 100 Unexpected Guest

It was supposed to be a thank you, but Cheng Lanzhou felt uneasy listening to it.

She used to always pester him with "Lanzhou" or "My Lord," but now that they've both fallen on hard times, all she gets in return is a distant "General Cheng."

Cheng Lanzhou suppressed the inexplicable emotions in his heart, simply hummed softly, his tone flat, and then left with the words "It's good that it works" before turning and walking towards the other side of the fire.

Jiang Yutang looked at his back and suddenly found it funny.

This person clearly did something helpful, but acted as if he didn't want to be remembered, just like a reclusive master who "doesn't seek fame or fortune".

She was completely unaware of Cheng Lanzhou's thoughts.

Upon seeing that the herbs were usable, Yun was overjoyed and immediately went to fetch water to prepare the medicine.

Jiang Shengan breathed a sigh of relief, gently patted her shoulder, and tenderly instructed, "When the medicine is ready, drink it quickly, get a good night's sleep, and maybe you'll feel better tomorrow."

"Yes, thank you all for your concern." Jiang Yutang said with downcast eyes, looking so sensible that it was heartbreaking.

After drinking the boiled honeysuckle water, she went to sleep. When she woke up the next day, although her nose was still a little stuffy, her headache and sore throat were much better, and she was finally not as uncomfortable as she had been the day before.

When her family saw that she had woken up, they immediately gathered around and asked, "Tang'er, how are you feeling today? Are you feeling any better?"

Jiang Yutang immediately stood up and turned around. Although her voice was still a little hoarse, it was stronger than yesterday.

"I feel much better, thanks to that bowl of honeysuckle water last night."

Seeing that her complexion had improved, her family was relieved.

Holding a crumpled map, the escort said to the crowd, "Everyone, give it your all! Once we get over this mountain, we'll be out of Black Wind Slope's territory, and the bandits will most likely stop chasing us."

After all, what these mountain kings value most is protecting their own territory and they won't easily cross the line.

Everyone instantly perked up, wanting nothing more than to escape this dangerous area as quickly as possible.

During the midday break, Jiang Sumin took the initiative to start a fire to boil honeysuckle water for Jiang Yutang.

Looking at the white flowers bubbling in the pot, Jiang Yutang couldn't help but ask in confusion, "Logically speaking, honeysuckle only blooms in May and June. It's almost September now, so how come there are still some?"

Upon hearing this, Mu smiled and comforted her, "Perhaps it's a sign from heaven that you're sick and that these flowers were specially kept to help you recover."

If this had been said before, she certainly wouldn't have believed it, thinking it was just a coincidence or superstition.

But now, having personally traveled into the world of the book and experienced many things beyond her comprehension, she has gradually developed a sense of awe.

Indeed, people need pressure to be motivated; they will only run desperately when there are tigers and leopards chasing them.

The group of refugees crossed the mountain before sunset, completely escaping the dangers of Black Wind Slope. The escorts breathed a sigh of relief and decided to rest for the night at the foot of the mountain.

The guard with the pockmarked face, whose injuries were more serious, came to Jiang Yutang to change her bandages, grinning as he said, "Thank you for your help, Miss Jiang. I heard you were sick yesterday. Are you feeling better today?"

Jiang Yutang smiled gently: "I'm much better, thank you for your concern."

After cleaning the guards' wounds, she had used up the last of her spare medicine. The burden felt much lighter, but Jiang Yutang felt a growing unease.

She silently counted the days; her period had ended three days ago, and today was exactly the seventh day.

With trepidation, she avoided the crowd and walked into the woods. Taking a deep breath, she took out the book from her arms, closed her eyes, and flipped it open. She cautiously opened one eye and saw two red strokes on the page!

"yeah!"

Jiang Yutang clenched her fists and jumped up on the spot, but felt dizzy as soon as she landed. She quickly grabbed a tree trunk to catch her breath and smiled wryly: "One shouldn't be too cocky."

Next, she eagerly awaited the arrival of night, hoping that once everyone was asleep, she could travel back to the modern world.

Finally, as night fell, the only sound in the camp was the chorus of snores.

Unable to contain her excitement, Jiang Yutang carefully got up and walked to the edge of the woods. After confirming that no one was paying attention, she tiptoed into the woods.

Unbeknownst to her, the moment she stepped into the woods, Cheng Lanzhou, who was sleeping by the fire, suddenly opened his eyes and stared sharply in the direction she had disappeared.

Cheng Lanzhou quickly got up, calmed his breathing, and used his light-footed skill to chase after Jiang Yutang into the woods. He carefully avoided the branches and twigs on the ground, worried about alerting the person Jiang Yutang was meeting.

Just as he was wondering whether he should jump up the tree to observe, a white light suddenly flashed in front of him, and his expression changed and he rushed over immediately.

When Jiang Yutang opened her eyes again, she was back in her familiar modern room.

Before she could even reflect, she grabbed her phone. This time, she had spent fourteen days in ancient times, the longest she had ever spent in the past, while only half a day had passed in the real world.

She called the hospital to inquire about her grandfather's condition, and the nurse's words filled her with instant joy.

"Master Jiang woke up once this afternoon and seemed to be in good spirits!"

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Yutang grabbed her coat and ran to the hospital without even changing her shoes.

As Jiang Yutang arrived at the door of her grandfather's hospital room, she heard her grandfather's cheerful voice coming from inside.

She thought it was an old friend of her grandfather coming to visit, so she gently pushed open the door and called out "Grandpa" with joy in her eyes.

But when she saw who was sitting opposite her grandfather, the smile on her face froze instantly. It was someone she had never expected sitting opposite her grandfather.

The man was wearing gold-rimmed glasses and a well-fitting shirt; he was none other than Liu the Glasses, who had been trying to buy antiques from her.

When Grandpa saw her come in, he smiled and waved, "Little Fish is here? Come here quickly, this is Mr. Liu, a friend of your Uncle Zhao."

Liu Yanjing stood up, a humble smile on his face, but his eyes held a deep meaning that was hard to explain.

"Miss Jiang, we meet again."

Jiang Yutang stared at him with a stiff smile, her mind a complete mess. Uncle Zhao was over fifty years old; where had he gotten to know a thirty-year-old elite man?

Upon hearing Liu Yanjing's words and looking at Jiang Yutang's stiff expression, Grandpa asked in surprise, "You two know each other?"

Liu adjusted his glasses and explained gently, "We've met. Miss Jiang and I are still friendly business partners."

"Partner?" Grandpa was even more confused and turned to look at Jiang Yutang.

Jiang Yutang pulled up a chair and sat down on the edge of the bed, looking somewhat awkward. She forced a greeting to Liu Yanjing: "Long time no see."

Before he could finish speaking, Liu Yanjing chuckled lightly, his tone tinged with amusement: "What are you saying, Miss Jiang? Didn't we just meet yesterday?"

Jiang Yutang was taken aback, and instantly realized that she had let something slip. She quickly laughed awkwardly and rubbed her temples, saying, "Look at my memory. I've been too tired and sleepy lately, and I've been mixing up the days."

Unexpectedly, Liu the Glasses completely ignored her and kept asking, "Oh? I heard you say you were very busy before. I wonder what Miss Jiang is usually busy with?"

"I......"

Grandpa suddenly chimed in, took Jiang Yutang's hand and sighed, "In the end, it's still me who's dragging Xiaoyu down. If I hadn't suddenly become seriously ill and needed surgery, she wouldn't have to work three or four jobs every day to earn money, and she wouldn't even have time to get a proper sleep."

"Grandpa, I'm not tired."

Jiang Yutang gently patted her grandfather's hand, her tone firm: "As long as you are healthy, that's more important than anything else."

Liu Yanjing listened quietly to the sound, his eyes filled with curiosity as he looked at Jiang Yutang.

Jiang Yutang felt uncomfortable under his gaze, so she quickly pretended not to notice, picked up an apple and a fruit knife from the cabinet, and started peeling them.