klisemfg Chapter 39 We've Found Someone
Chapter 39 We've Found Someone
The forest was unusually quiet at night, with only the rustling of leaves in the wind and the occasional chirping of birds.
The sky was dotted with stars, making the night sky exceptionally beautiful.
Chu Ci looked up at the sky and thought of Shi An.
She didn't know what Shi An was doing at that moment, but she inexplicably thought of him.
No reason.
After watching for a while, Chu Ci suddenly sighed, "How wonderful it would be if I could admire this beautiful starry sky with Shi An..."
In a small courtyard at the foot of the mountain, Shi An was carrying a bucket of water to water the vegetables in the garden.
Just then, Song He walked over carrying a basket and greeted Shi An from afar: "Brother Shi An, I'm here! My father made osmanthus cake, let's eat together."
Upon hearing the sound, Shi An put down the water ladle in his hand, quickly walked to the door, and opened it to welcome Song He.
"Thank you, Xiaohe."
"You're welcome, Brother Shi'an. Aren't you bored staying home all by yourself every day?" Song He asked, looking at Shi'an with her big, watery eyes.
Shi An lowered her head slightly, thought for a moment, and then replied with a gentle smile, "No, I have things to do every day, and I really like my life now."
"Okay, I haven't been doing too well lately," Song He said silently, clutching the hem of her clothes, her mood unusually low.
"What's wrong?" Shi An asked with concern.
Song He hesitated for a moment, but finally mustered up the courage to voice her worries: "I recently went to the town's clinic to study..."
Shi An nodded, indicating that he knew about it.
"Yes, I heard about it."
"The shopkeeper thinks I'm a boy and will get married sooner or later, so he doesn't teach me properly at all," Song He said, somewhat dejectedly.
"........."
Shi An patted Song He on the shoulder, unsure of what to say.
After all, that's just how the world is; men are inherently much weaker than women.
And since the shopkeeper was also a woman, she would naturally be more willing to teach her female apprentices.
Finally, Shi An could only comfort him, "Don't be discouraged, Xiao He. Although you can't learn much at the clinic, you can study on your own. I believe that with your intelligence, you will definitely become an excellent doctor."
Song He still looked very disappointed, but she nodded nonetheless, "Well, that's all we can do for now."
To distract Song He, Shi An pointed to the sky and said, "Xiao He, look, the stars are so beautiful."
"Yes, it's really beautiful," Song He said, looking in the direction Shi An was pointing, a look of surprise on her face.
His eyes sparkled with a bright light, as if drawn to the starry sky.
"Brother Shi'an, do you know why stars shine?"
“I don’t know why either, maybe they just glow on their own,” Shi An replied gently, his gaze falling on the night sky, feeling its tranquility and beauty.
"I heard from the old lady next door that for every person who dies on earth, one more star will appear in the sky."
Song He's sudden remark startled Shi An.
He thought of his deceased parents and relatives. Had they also turned into stars in the sky?
This thought made him raise his head and look up at the night sky, a complex emotion welling up in his heart.
He pondered silently, his thoughts drifting away.
"Brother Shi'an, do you believe what Grandma said?" Song He turned her head and looked at Shi'an, her eyes sparkling.
Shi An was silent for a moment, then said softly, "I don't know, but I hope it's true."
His voice carried a faint trace of sadness and longing, as if he were hoping to find some solace in the starry sky.
Song He smiled and said, "I hope it's true too, so we can make a wish upon the star, and maybe the star will hear our wishes."
His eyes sparkled with anticipation, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, revealing his inner joy and longing.
Shi An smiled and nodded, "Okay, let's make a wish together."
The two closed their eyes and silently made their wishes.
The stars in the night sky twinkled faintly, like dazzling gems set against the black canvas of the sky.
They gaze silently down at the earth, as if listening to the voices of the people.
Song He closed her eyes tightly, clasped her hands together, and silently prayed that her path to becoming a doctor would no longer be fraught with difficulties.
Shi An was also immersed in the atmosphere of making a wish. His thoughts drifted to the distance, and images of the future appeared in his mind.
He hoped to bring Chu Ci more joy and warmth, and accompany her through every beautiful moment.
The stars in the night sky twinkled, as if witnessing their wishes.
A gentle breeze caressed their faces, bringing a refreshing feeling.
At this moment, time seemed to stand still, leaving only the sound of each other's heartbeats and their expectations for the future.
***
Qishan.
Chu Ci simply set up a tent, preparing to sleep there.
Just as she was about to lie down, a rustling sound came from behind her.
Chu Ci instantly became alert, picked up his long sword, and walked towards the source of the sound.
A white shadow was slowly crawling in the quiet mountain ravine, looking rather frightening.
Chu Ci narrowed his eyes and walked closer to see that it was an injured woman. Her leg was obviously injured and she could not walk upright. She could only slowly crawl forward like a caterpillar. It was unknown how long she had been crawling.
After a moment's thought, Chu Ci stepped forward and offered a helping hand, attempting to assist the woman.
However, as she approached, the woman's eyes widened in horror, she screamed, and fainted.
After all, Chu Ci hadn't brought any change of clothes, and she was covered in blood, looking quite terrifying.
In this quiet mountain valley, the woman naturally mistakenly believed that the Chu Ci was a vengeful ghost seeking death.
After waiting a while and confirming that the woman had indeed fainted, Chu Ci carefully stepped forward and pinched her philtrum with his fingers.
Not long after, the woman slowly woke up, but when she saw Chu Ci, the fear on her face did not lessen, and she still wanted to scream loudly.
Chu Ci quickly reached out and covered her mouth, whispering, "Don't shout, or you'll attract the wolves."
The woman stared wide-eyed at Chu Ci in terror, her hands struggling frantically.
Chu Ci emphasized again, "Don't shout!"
The woman seemed to understand the meaning of the Chu Ci (Songs of Chu) and gradually stopped struggling.
Besides, the hand covering her mouth was warm, and the other person was a human being.
Chu Ci sensed that her emotions had calmed down, so he slowly released his hand from her mouth.
He Baobao took a few deep breaths, trying to calm himself down, and then carefully examined the unfamiliar woman in front of him.
She looked young and beautiful, but her eyes revealed a calm and resolute quality.
"Who...are you?" He Baobao's voice trembled slightly.