Chapter 137: You Are My Sister

Along the way, they saw the villagers busy harvesting rice in the fields.

Despite this year’s severe drought, the rice in Yun Bian Village had not been greatly affected.

The rice grains were about 70-80% full, even better than previous years.

When Er Zhu saw Ye Xin Ran and her husband heading towards East Mountain, he greeted them enthusiastically. “Xiao Er Ge, Xiao Shao, are you heading to the mountain?”

Xiao Huai’an nodded.

Hearing the sound, the villagers all raised their heads. “Don’t worry about the work on the mountain, once we finish harvesting the rice, we’ll go up to help you plant!”

“Ye Nai, I picked some grapes from the mountain yesterday. Let Chang An come by to pick them up later!”

“I pickled some salted vegetables with perilla leaves. If Ye Nai likes them, I’ll send some to you.”

The women all greeted Ye Xin Ran, and she responded to each of them in turn.

Lu Chang Qing watched curiously, and then heard Ye Xin Ran greet an elderly man approaching them, saying, “Li Zheng uncle, why aren’t you in the fields?”

The old man, carrying a hoe, replied, “Our rice is two days later than others, so there’s no rush to harvest. I’m going to help you plant the Bing Ling Hua flowers on the mountain.”

Ye Xin Ran hurriedly said, “No need, uncle, I have enough help here.”

“Your help?”

Li Zheng sized up Lu Chang Qing and Wei Jing Yi from head to toe, then said, “You two look like you’ve never worked in the fields. Can you really do the work?”

Ye Xin Ran understood Li Zheng’s misunderstanding and quickly explained, “They’re not workers, they’re from Yong Le Hall. They’re waiting for us at the foot of the mountain.”

“I’m not so sure they can do a better job than me. I’ll come along and help as well.”

Seeing Li Zheng insist, Ye Xin Ran did not object further.

Along the way, more villagers greeted Ye Xin Ran. Lu Chang Qing could no longer hold back and sighed, “Dr. Ye, you are so well-loved in the village!”

“Everyone is just very warm-hearted,” Ye Xin Ran explained.

Li Zheng, hearing this, added, “You must be guests of the Xiao family, right? You wouldn’t know, but Xin Ran is like a lucky star to our village. She helps everyone make money and solves our problems. This child has a kind heart, she’s a truly good person!”

Lu Chang Qing felt a surge of pride and immediately added, “She really is a great person!”

Li Zheng glanced at them both. “You two are young and I’ve never seen you before. Who are you to the Xiao family?”

“We’re patients, we came to see Dr. Ye,” Wei Jing Yi answered for Lu Chang Qing.

But Lu Chang Qing added, “We could also be family.”

Ye Xin Ran paused, then looked at Lu Chang Qing, and it seemed that both of them saw something in each other’s eyes.

When they reached the foot of the mountain, the medical staff from the clinic were indeed already waiting there. Xiao Huai’an led the group up the mountain, while Ye Xin Ran stayed behind with Lu Chang Qing, walking slowly together.

“You said we could be family, what do you mean by that?” Ye Xin Ran asked.

Lu Chang Qing thought of his aunt’s words but still said, “I mean it literally. Actually, I think Dr. Ye might be my sister!”

“How are you so sure?” Ye Xin Ran asked.

“I just feel it!” Lu Chang Qing looked at her. “Didn’t you feel something special when you saw me?”

“Maybe… there was something?” Ye Xin Ran recalled how she had felt uncomfortable in her chest both times he was around.

Could it be that twins truly have a psychic connection?

“There’s no need for any verification between us. We’ll know the answer just by looking at each other,” Lu Chang Qing said with certainty.

Ye Xin Ran did not argue, and seemed to accept the idea easily.

The only one who could not accept this was Wei Jing Yi, trailing behind them.

“What?”

They are siblings?

So, Lu Chang Qing isn’t interested in Ye Xin Ran, but because she is his sister?

But if she’s his sister, then what about the one in the Marquis’ residence?

His mind was full of questions, and he almost wanted to grab Lu Chang Qing and demand an explanation.

However, Lu Chang Qing didn’t have time to pay attention to him right now.

He just looked at Ye Xin Ran and said, “Sister, you’ve had a hard life these past years, haven’t you? Once we get word from Mother, come back to the capital with us!”

“Is the capital good?” Ye Xin Ran asked without agreeing or refusing but rather countering with a question.

“The capital?”

Lu Chang Qing thought for a moment. “It has large mansions, countless servants, and various delicacies. Once you’re in the capital, you won’t have to do anything. People will serve you for your meals and clothes. Whatever you like, I’ll take you to buy it.”

“Are you happy there?” Ye Xin Ran asked again.

“Happy?”

Lu Chang Qing paused.

“My heart has always been sick, so I don’t really know what happiness feels like, but after meeting you, I feel like I’m happy.”

Ye Xin Ran then replied, “Although the capital is bustling, I don’t like depending on others to live, and I don’t like being at the mercy of others. Life in Yun Bian Village is comfortable, and I don’t want to leave just yet.”

“But what if Mother wants to see you?” Lu Chang Qing pressed anxiously.

“She has other daughters around her. After all these years of raising her, after so many years of being together, I think she would favor them over me, someone she’s never met,” Ye Xin Ran explained.

“Mother wouldn’t do that. If she doesn’t accept you, then I won’t leave either!” Lu Chang Qing declared quickly.

“A true man’s ambition lies in the world. You’re a young master from the Marquis’ household. Why stay cooped up here in this mountain village?” Ye Xin Ran replied.

Lu Chang Qing said, “I can do anything. I can help you farm, chop firewood, and fetch water.”

“Don’t rush to make a decision. If you really want to stay, then stay for a few days. Once you’ve stayed long enough, you can go back.”

Lu Chang Qing found the situation quite strange.

Why hadn’t his sister shown any surprise, let alone joy, upon learning that he was the young master of the Marquis’ household? In fact, she didn’t even seem remotely astonished!

Didn’t she want wealth and honor?

Even if she didn’t want wealth and honor, didn’t she want him?

Once this thought formed in his mind, Lu Chang Qing started feeling uncomfortable again.

It must be because of Xiao Huai’an!

It was Xiao Huai’an who had captivated his sister, making her stay here wholeheartedly!

After they went up the mountain, they saw Xiao Huai’an already directing everyone to divide the tasks.

“Xin Ran, this whole area needs to be planted. Once we finish here, should we cross the mountain to the other side?” Li Zheng asked when he saw Ye Xin Ran coming.

Ye Xin Ran nodded. “Once this area is done, we’ll go to the back. Bing Ling Hua flowers reproduce by their roots, and by next year, this area will be even more flourishing!”

“Good, good, good! That means we can make even more medicine! What a good thing!” Li Zheng exclaimed.

Ye Xin Ran joined the workers, while Lu Chang Qing and Wei Jing Yi stood aside, feeling somewhat out of place.

Wei Jing Yi observed everyone’s actions, considering whether he should plant a couple of flowers himself.

When he turned around, he saw that Lu Chang Qing’s gaze was fixed on Xiao Huai’an.

It looked… almost resentful?