Chapter 142 She loved him, but he loved her.

Chapter 142 She loved him, but he loved her.

After chatting with her grandfather for a while and waiting for him to fall asleep, Jiang Yutang quietly left the ward.

After leaving the hospital, Jiang Yutang headed straight for the trade market.

She first picked out a few solar lamps and several hot water bottles. In ancient times, there was no electricity, so these things didn't rely on charging.

If it weren't for the lack of electricity in ancient times, she would have loved to bring back electric heaters and rice cookers.

Standing at the market entrance, she thought for a moment that she couldn't just make do without electricity; that would be too difficult for a modern person.

So they went back and visited several more shops: "Boss, do you have any solar power generators?"

The boss assumed she wanted to open a factory and immediately began to enthusiastically introduce it to her, even asking her, "What kind of factory are you planning to open? How large is it? I'll provide you with the right models."

Jiang Yutang laughed and said, "For our own use."

The boss immediately looked surprised: "Using such a large piece of equipment in your own home?"

She scratched her face and made up an excuse: "My hometown is deep in the mountains and forests, and there's no electricity here, so it's convenient to use."

The shop owner then realized what was going on and recommended a small home generator to her: "It just depends on the weather; the power will be affected on rainy days."

"Something is better than nothing."

Jiang Yutang nodded. When she asked the price, it was 100,000. She patted her chest, thankful that she had the money now, otherwise she would have had to accept it.

After ordering the equipment, the boss promised to deliver it to my door within two days.

She then went to the supermarket and bought some snacks and desserts, as well as shampoo, shower gel, and soap.

Once everything was ready, I went back into the tent.

She had just started to get up when the pain in her leg kicked in, and she grimaced as she hid the things she had bought at the modern store into the wooden cabinet.

I'll take the things out "naturally" when I return from the clinic tomorrow, so as not to arouse suspicion.

You can't just say that these objects magically appear out of thin air after you fall asleep; that would be like "a hen laying eggs."

The next morning, Jiang Yutang heard his family getting up, so he got out of bed to go to the clinic together.

Yun came in carrying breakfast and quickly stopped her, saying, "You have a leg injury and it's inconvenient for you to go out. Have your fourth brother carry you to the clinic on his way."

Jiang Sumin obediently squatted down in front of her, waiting to carry her on his back.

Jiang Yutang deliberately frowned and teased, "Mother, look at Fourth Brother's skinny arms and legs, what if he drops me again?"

Enraged, Jiang Sumin abruptly stood up, his face flushed, and stormed out, shouting, "I'm not going to memorize it anymore!"

"Mother, look at him, he gets all worked up over a joke," Jiang Yutang said to Madam Yun with a smile.

Jiang Songzhi walked in from outside and smiled helplessly: "I'll carry you there."

She immediately smiled and leaned against Jiang Songzhi's broad back, wrapping her arms around his neck with a sense of security.

Upon arriving at the clinic, I saw Dr. Xu drying medicinal herbs in the courtyard as soon as I entered.

When Dr. Xu looked up and saw her, he was surprised and quickly ran over. His gaze fell on the splint on her leg, and he asked with concern, "How did you get your leg injured? I've never heard of doctors being sent to the battlefield during a war."

"I didn't go to the battlefield; I accidentally fell off my horse while fleeing for my life."

Jiang Yutang laughed and brushed it off lightly, but Doctor Xu looked reproachful, pursed his lips, and reached out to support her.

Jiang Songzhi handed her over to Doctor Xu, gave him a few words of advice and said, "Please take good care of her," before turning to go to the private school outside the wall.

Dr. Xu helped her into the inner room, pouring her hot water as he said with emotion, "Your brothers are all good people; they really care about you."

Jiang Yutang proudly raised her chin: "That's right! My four older brothers are all incredibly talented!"

Doctor Xu's eyelashes fluttered slightly as he lowered his head to continue arranging the medicinal herbs in front of him. He casually asked, "I heard that your third brother also went to the outer camp to fight. How is he?"

"He's doing well. I heard he'll be back to visit his family in a few days."

The medicine spoon in Dr. Xu's hand clattered into the medicine tray. She looked up abruptly, her eyes filled with excitement: "Really? When is he coming back?"

Jiang Yutang was startled by her unusual reaction, blinked and said, "It should be two or three days, but the exact time hasn't been determined yet."

Seeing Dr. Xu's barely suppressed joy, a thought suddenly popped into her mind.

Could it be that this girl has taken a liking to Jiang Huaiyu?

No way...

Jiang Yutang looked at Doctor Xu with a serious expression, but the other party was completely immersed in joy, and he increased the strength of his hand in grinding the medicine with the pestle, and the medicine in the mortar was crushed with a rustling sound.

Her lips twitched twice, and she slowly looked towards the entrance of the clinic and sighed inwardly.

Why did she have to fall for her third brother?

She had initially thought that Dr. Xu was gentle and considerate, a perfect match for the arrogant Jiang Sumin, and was even thinking about how to bring them together. But now, everything has gone awry.

Thinking of this, she smiled and asked, "Dr. Xu, how has Ayi been lately? Has my fourth brother been bullying her?"

Dr. Xu looked up and smiled gently, her eyes filled with tenderness: "Your fourth brother takes very good care of Ayi. It's all thanks to your advice that she went out more often. Now she's much more cheerful. It's just that the Nine Linked Rings puzzle. She's been fiddling with it for half a month and still can't figure it out. She keeps asking your fourth brother questions every day."

"That's good."

Jiang Yutang breathed a sigh of relief, but felt even more regretful.

Before they knew it, it was noon. At this time of day, Doctor Xu would usually take a food box to Jiang Sumin's place, and the three of them would eat and chat together.

Now that Jiang Yutang's leg injury forces her to stay at the clinic, Dr. Xu, worried about her, also stayed.

"Don't worry about me, go find my fourth brother and Ah Yi, they're definitely waiting for you."

"There's no rush this time," Doctor Xu said gently as he poured her some warm water. "Ayi is very attached to your fourth brother these days, so I feel at ease with him around."

No sooner had the words been spoken than the clear, cheerful laughter of children echoed from the courtyard gate.

The two peeked out and saw Jiang Sumin carrying a food box in his right hand and holding Ayi's hand with his left. Ayi was hopping around with a big smile on his face.

Upon seeing Dr. Xu, A-Yi immediately let go of her hand and pounced into her arms like a little cannonball.

Jiang Yutang asked in surprise, "Why are you here?"

Jiang Sumin put down the food box, snorted, and said with a hint of sarcasm, "It's because we're worried about your leg injury. We're afraid you'll go back to your mother and complain that the three of us are isolating you, the injured one."

"Fourth Brother, you hold grudges too much!" Jiang Yutang twitched the corner of his mouth, feeling both helpless and amused.

The four sat around the table for a meal. Jiang Sumin patiently picked out the fish bones for Ayi and occasionally bickered with Jiang Yutang. The atmosphere was warm and lively.

When Jiang Songzhi returned home in the evening, he didn't wait for Jiang Sumin, but instead waited for him.

Jiang Sumin squatted down and said, "If you say another word, you can crawl back yourself!"

Jiang Yutang didn't argue back and obediently lay on his back.

Jiang Sumin's back was not as broad as her older brother's, but it was still steady. She took very light steps, as if afraid of bumping her legs.

The two walked slowly along the stone path, their shadows stretched long.

Jiang Yutang lay on her fourth brother's back, her fingers unconsciously tugging at the hem of his clothes. After hesitating for a long time, she finally asked, "Fourth brother, what do you think of Doctor Xu?"

Jiang Sumin's voice carried a hint of doubt: "Dr. Xu? He's doing well."

Jiang Yutang waited a while: "That's it?"

"I'm not picking a wife, why are you observing so carefully!" Jiang Sumin said irritably.