Chapter 253: A Sudden Slap in the Face_1

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Although he was already a very beloved leader in the camp, in front of Wei Ruo and the others, his childish nature was still hard to hide.

Wei Ruo said with a smile, “One of the purposes of my visit today was to ask what kind of medicine you are in need of. Tell me which kinds you use the most, and I will prepare more.”

“Okay!” Xu Zhengyong nodded heavily.

Xiumei couldn’t help but say, “Although the Young Miss doesn’t mind the cost of the medicine, she does care about you. So don’t get injured if you can, don’t use medicine if you don’t need to. It would be best if you returned safe and sound every time like this time.”

Hearing this, Xu Zhengyong first showed a happy smile because of the concern, and then responded seriously, “I obviously don’t want to get injured either. I wish I had more strength to kill more Japanese Pirates, but the battlefield is unpredictable. Sometimes even good skills can’t resist that, just like what happened to Sir Wei this time…”

Speaking of Wei Mingting, Xu Zhengyong hurriedly asked Wei Ruo, “How is Sir

Wei doing now, Ruoruo?”

■’His condition has stabilized, and he regained consciousness yesterday afternoon. Now he just needs to take his medicine on time and rest.” Wei Ruo replied.

“That’s good!” Xu Zhengyong was pleased, then he nervously asked Wei Ruo, “Ruoruo, you haven’t been exposed, have you?”

Xu Zhengyong knew that since Wei Mingting was able to be saved from such a severe injury, Ruoruo must have had a hand in it.

So he worried whether Wei Ruo might expose his secret, not because he was paranoid, but because he didn’t trust anyone from the Wei Family except for

Wei Mingting.

“Don’t worry, this time Doctor Cheng who treated him was someone I met during the epidemic prevention time. He covered for me throughout the process, no one noticed anything unusual.”

“That’s good. As long as you’re safe, I’ll be relieved!” Xu Zhengyong let out a big sigh of relief.

Then he asked Wei Ruo, “Ruoruo, are you staying for dinner today? My mom has been preserving some pickled mustard greens to make pork belly for you, she doesn’t let me touch it even though I want to eat it.”

“Now I’m craving it,” Wei Ruo laughed.

“There’s also braised bamboo shoots with pickles. The big snow last year destroyed a lot of bamboo, but the bamboo shoots from those that survived are very strong and tender. My dad bought a lot when he passed by on his way to the brewery. Coupled with the pickles my mom makes, it’s simply unbeatable!” Xu Zhengyong continued to describe vividly.

Wei Ruo laughed, “Then I must try it. It’s been a while since I’ve had these two dishes.”

The Wei Family came from the north, and their dietary habits were somewhat different from those of the people in the south. Although they had been in the south for many years and began to accept the food here, they still weren’t used to dishes like pickles and pickled mustard greens, so they hardly ever made them.

Because of this, Wei Ruo hadn’t had these dishes for a while.

Upon hearing this, Nursie’s face lit up with a smile. She put on her apron and walked into the kitchen, calling out to Xu Zhengyong to help, “Xiaoyong, bring some firewood to the kitchen! I’m going to cook.”

“Okay!” Xu Zhengyong grinned, then quietly told Wei Ruo, “My mom hasn’t cooked for you in a long time, she’s been worried about you. She’s been concerned about whether you’re used to eating in other places. I bet she’ll cook a huge variety of dishes for you today.”

“I know.” Wei Ruo knew Nursie’s feelings for her all too well, it’s a pity she didn’t have much chance to be by Nursie’s side.

Nursie busied herself in the kitchen for a while, preparing a feast of sixteen dishes.

Xu Zhengyong laughed and said to Wei Ruo, “Ruoruo, do you know? I only got sixteen dishes in the few days I’ve been home. It seems like I’m the foundling and you’re the real child!”

As soon as Xu Zhengyong finished speaking, a furious scolding came from his mother.

“Eat your meal properly, and stop talking!”

Xu Zhengyong took the opportunity to act like a spoiled child with Wei Ruo, “Ruoruo, see how pitiful I am?”

“Yes, pitiful. Let Xiumei comfort you.” Wei Ruo said.

“Great, great. Xiumei, comfort me quickly.”

As soon as Xu Zhengyong finished speaking, he saw Xiumei rolling up her

sleeves:

“Sure, I see you aren’t feeling too well. Let me help you relax!

“Cough, cough… Xiumei, using fists is not suitable, right? Although I didn’t get seriously injured on the battlefield, I did fight for half a month after all, and my body is a bit weak…” Xu Zhengyong quickly changed his tune.

“I see you’re in very good health, especially your mouth! You just keep chattering on and on, it’s so energetic!” Xiumei rolled her eyes at Xu

Zhengyong.

Xu Zhengyong continued to joke around with Xiumei, laughing.

Since there was no rule about not speaking during meals at the Xu household, Xu Zhengyong and Xiumei occasionally quarrelled during the meal, making it especially lively.

Wei Ruo’s mood was lifted by the joyful atmosphere, and the fatigue of the past few days also dissipated much.

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Wei Ruo stayed at the Four Treasure House until after supper. By then, it was dark. Reluctantly, Xu Zhengyong escorted Wei Ruo and Xiumei into the carriage.

With his endless chatter of advice, Wei Ruo and Xiumei left the Four Treasure House.

As soon as they got back to the Military Prefecture, they ran into Wei Yichen. During the days when Wei Mingting was unconscious due to severe injuries, Mrs. Yun didn’t send for him as his return would be of no use, and might even affect his studies.

Presumably, after Wei Mingting recovered yesterday afternoon, Mrs. Yun sent someone to notify the Anzhou Academy.

“Big brother.” Wei Ruo greeted him and was about to walk inside.

Wei Yichen quickly followed her and blocked Wei Ruo’s way.

Wei Ruo lifted her head, looking at Wei Yichen with slight confusion. He was serious with furrowed brows and his eyes emitted blame.

Just as Wei Ruo was about to ask what was going on, Wei Yichen suddenly raised his hand and slapped the unsuspecting Wei Ruo in the face.

“Slap ”

Wei Yichen’s slap came so unexpectedly that even Xiumei couldn’t react in time.

“I’ve always sided with you while you disobey rules and go out to play all the time. I think that’s okay, that I can’t demand a standard for you based on common people’s daughters. But this time, you’ve gone too far!”

“Our father was on the verge of death, and you, as his daughter, showed no concern at all. At a time when Wanwan was taking care of him at his bedside, all you wanted to do was run away. Has the family ever tried to stop you from going out? Did you have to go out at that time?

Wei Yichen looked at Wei Ruo with a resentful face, his eyes reddening, and his lips tightly pressed.

Wei Ruo reached up and touched her sore left cheek, then gave a light laugh. “Who told you that I didn’t care about father? Who told you that I wasn’t taking care of father?”

Wei Ruo raised her face, stared back at and questioned Wei Yichen, a bizarre smile appearing on her face, which Wei Yichen did not expect at all..