Chapter 56

Small courtyard.

After having breakfast together, Gu Qichuan and Zhou Yubai went to work.

Shen Qingli sent Zhou Yubai out as usual, “I’ll take Xiao Hei up the mountain later. I have a lot to do today, so I may not be able to come back in time for lunch.”

“Okay, be careful and pay attention to safety.” Zhou Yubai reminded.

Shen Qingli nodded.

Gu Qichuan looked at Shen Qingli and asked, “Going up the mountain to collect herbs?”

“Well, I treated a patient yesterday and prepared medicine for him.” Shen Qingli was very frank with Gu Qichuan. Gu Qichuan was a smart man and would not say anything that he shouldn’t.

“Be careful. I’ll give you the money when I come back in the evening.” Gu Qichuan paused, “After I finish building my house, I’d like to come to your house for dinner.”

“Okay, we have a big family anyway, so we don’t need a pair of chopsticks from you.” Shen Qingli smiled and waved to them.

The two left together.

The captain already knew that Gu Qichuan had moved into Zhou Yubai’s house. Although he didn’t understand why, since both parties had no objection, he naturally would not interfere.

When assigning work, just let them work in pairs.

Zhou Yubai: There’s no need to take care of me like that.

Gu Qichuan: Same as above.

After Shen Qingli sent Zhou Yubai and Gu Qichuan away, she prepared the meals for lunch.

“Ruirui, mom won’t be back until the afternoon, so please heat up the food for lunch.” Shen Qingli said.

“Okay, Mom, be careful when going up the mountain, and rest when you are tired.” Gou Wa was a little worried. He actually wanted to go with Shen Qingli, but Niu Niu couldn’t be left alone to take care of her.

“Okay, don’t worry.” Shen Qingli found some snacks for Niu Niu, then carried the basket and took Xiao Hei up the mountain.

Gou Wa closed the door and then he had to clean up the house before he could take Niuniu out.

On the mountain.

Shen Qingli asked Xiao Hei to go play.

She released her mental power, made sure there was no one around, and immediately began to let herself go. Her figure was as agile as a… monkey in the mountains, jumping up and down happily.

She quickly found the medicine that Zhuzi needed.

Then, Shen Qingli entered the space. She left herself enough time to rest well in the space.

First, I went to the villa to take a comfortable hot bath, and then I found the herbs to prepare scar-removing ointment in my own medicine garden.

Her medicine garden is not big, but the herbs in it are all grown by her with great care. With space for nourishment, their efficacy is much better than those in the mountains and forests.

Shen Qingli held her introductory medical notes and thought for a long time. The quality of her paper was too good, unlike a product of this era…

I had to work hard to memorize the introductory medical book for Gou Wa.

She is such a dedicated mother.

Shen Qingli chuckled, moved her mind, and left the space.

Just as Shen Qingli was about to go down the mountain, she suddenly heard a weak cry for help.

She walked towards the sound.

“Hey, Lao Qin, how did you fall into the trap? Don’t worry, I’ll find something to pull you out.” An elderly man anxiously turned around several times before he found a relatively thick branch.

“Lao Qin, you caught it, I will pull you up.”

“Ouch, ouch, Lao Zhuang, I can’t move.”

“What should I do? Don’t worry, I’ll go back to the bullpen to see who’s there and call someone to help.”

“Lao Zhuang, stop shouting. We are all old. It is hard for them to climb the mountain. Stop struggling. I think it is better for us to die here.”

“Old Qin, what discouraging words are you saying? Although our situation is not good now, it will eventually pass.”

“Lao Zhuang, do you believe it?”

The two people fell silent.

Lao Zhuang sat down on the edge of the trap and spoke with sobs for a long time.

“Old Qin, when we fought the Japanese before, it was very difficult. I thought it would never be more difficult than that time. So many of our brothers and sisters died. We finally won, but now we are defeated by our own people.”

“Yeah, talking about it, I find it quite ridiculous. I, Qin, have let my parents, my wife, and my children down in my life, but the only thing I have never let down is the country. However, my parents, my wife, and my children did not give up on me, but the country gave up on me.” Old Qin wiped away his tears.

“Alas, those people will definitely get their comeuppance.”

“Whether they get retribution or not, I won’t be able to see it. Lao Zhuang, you go back first, come back in two days, and then bury me on the spot. We are brothers, and I will leave first.” Lao Qin felt a sense of relief that he was about to be freed.

Lao Zhuang couldn’t hold back his tears. He covered his face and sobbed.

Their life was so difficult. They had nothing to eat or drink, and still had to work every day. Although Kaoshantun was not criticized and denounced as often as in other places, people from the Revolutionary Committee often came to examine their thoughts.

They were all passionate men who had carried guns, but now…

These people have such a hard life.

A few days ago, Lao Zhang secretly hanged himself on a tree behind the house under the cover of night. When they went to look for him, he was already dead.

These dark days without sunlight are so hard to endure.

Shen Qingli stood not far away, listening to the conversation between the two old men, feeling mixed emotions.

This was the first time she had faced the victims of this national farce since her time traveling across time.

They went through fire and water for this country without fear of hardship or death, yet they were beaten and insulted by their own compatriots.

It’s sad just thinking about it.

“Are you guys okay?” Shen Qingli stepped forward and asked gently.

“Little girl.” Lao Zhuang was stunned for a moment when he saw Shen Qingli, and hurriedly wiped his tears.

“Is someone coming?” Lao Qin asked.

“There was a little girl who passed by here while collecting herbs.” Lao Zhuang replied.

“Let her go. Contacting us will bring her trouble.” Lao Qin leaned dejectedly in the trap without raising his head.

Shen Qingli had already walked over. She looked at the depth of the trap. With her current skills, it wouldn’t be a problem for her to jump in and pull the person out. But the problem was that she looked a little weak…

“Uncle, don’t be afraid, I’ll find a way.” After Shen Qingli said that, she took out a whistle and blew it, and soon Xiao Hei ran over.

Such a huge monster rushed over, and Lao Zhuang was startled…