"Do I have to marry someone just because they did me a favor? Come on! Use your head. Can't we just see this as a test?"
"Take Gu Zhendong for example. Back then, we were in a hurry to go to the countryside. All we could think about was how to be nice to him. We never really tested him at all."
"One last thing. Do you think the doctors in the military district hospital are more reliable or those from other places? Which is more important, my father's life or your pride?"
After Fang Qin's rapid-fire speech, Lin Zhiyuan's mind was suddenly enlightened.
"Right! Why couldn't I just see it as a test?"
After saying that, Lin Zhiyuan immediately turned around. In a natural, big - brother - in - law tone, he said, "Xiao Zhou, my father's illness really can't be delayed any longer. You figure this out."
Lin Wanning, who was sitting on a small stool doing some work, thought her elder brother's sudden change in attitude was really strange.
"Don't worry, big brother. I'll definitely handle this properly." As Zhou Huaian spoke, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up.
When Lin Zhiyuan heard the words "big brother", he almost stumbled while walking. He gritted his teeth and reluctantly glanced back at Zhou Huaian.
At this moment, Zhou Huaian had no time to look at Lin Zhiyuan. Since he was here, his whole heart and mind were filled with Lin Wanning.
He wanted to smile but also wanted to show himself as reliable in front of Lin Wanning. So he pursed his lips and calmly sat down in front of Lin Wanning. Even his voice was soft, "The water here is a bit cold. Let me do it."
As he said these words, his heart was pounding in his chest.
These ten - odd days felt like several years to him. He used to not understand what "a day apart feels like three autumns" meant, but now he truly understood the bone - deep longing.
Now he just wanted to be glued to Lin Wanning, but he couldn't just sit there blankly in front of her.
So he deliberately said this. To his surprise, Lin Wanning took it seriously. "Okay, my hands do feel cold. You do it. I'll go cook. There are quite a few people for dinner today. I'll cook some nice dishes."
The burning passion in Zhou Huaian's heart was instantly extinguished by Lin Wanning.
He frowned slightly and looked at Lin Wanning with a hint of resentment in his eyes. Seeing this, Lin Wanning quickly stepped forward and asked with concern, "What's wrong? Can't you wash? If not, I'll do it."
Lin Wanning rolled up her sleeves again, but Zhou Huaian immediately stopped her. "I'm fine. I'll wash. The water is cold."
This conflicted Zhou Huaian truly cared about Lin Wanning, and he also really wanted her to stay with him.
Lin Wanning immediately understood. A smile involuntarily welled up in her eyes. There were still so many people waiting for dinner. She didn't have time to be lovey - dovey with him. "Okay, you do it."
But before leaving, she generously gave Zhou Huaian a sweet smile. If Lin Wanning had just left like that, Zhou Huaian would have just felt a bit disappointed.
But with that smile and then leaving, Zhou Huaian was completely captivated by Lin Wanning. He even speeded up his work.
All he could think about was how to get Fang Qin, who was sitting under the stove pulling the bellows, out of the way so that he could get closer to his Wanning.
Many times, the plan is good, but reality is not so kind. Just as Zhou Huaian finally finished preparing all the food and was about to go to the kitchen,
Lin Zhiyuan called out to him, "Come here and help me fix this kang."
Zhou Huaian... His expression instantly froze. There was even a hint of annoyance in his eyes. He always felt that Lin Zhiyuan was doing this on purpose. Otherwise, he wouldn't have said those things at first.
Lin Wanning saw Zhou Huaian here, completely different from his usual dignified self. He rolled up his sleeves, cleaned the house, and helped carry bricks. He was so diligent that Lin Wanning could hardly believe this was the once - proud Zhou Huaian.
Even Zhao Yongsheng, who was following behind to help, thought it was incredible. He had been with Chief Zhou for the past few days.
In everything he did, Zhou Huaian was decisive and always had a straight face. Especially when dealing with the Song family, he openly showed his disgust.
But now, when he came to his future wife's hometown, he was just like a local young man trying to please his future in - laws.
Zhao Yongsheng even thought he had learned a lot from Colonel Zhou. If he ever fell for a girl in the future, he would go to her parents' house to curry favor like this.
Fang Qin, who was helping Lin Wanning light the fire, couldn't help but praise, "It would be really good if he could still be this nice after they get married."
"Sister - in - law, don't get ahead of yourself. It's still too early."
For some reason, Lin Wanning's face instantly turned as red as a ripe apple.
She was busy cutting ginger slices for the chicken when, carelessly, the kitchen knife cut a gash in her finger.
In pain, she quickly put down the knife. Hearing the noise, Fang Qin rushed over. Seeing Lin Wanning's cut finger, she shouted in panic, "Zhiyuan, Zhiyuan, quickly get the gauze at home. Xiaomei's finger is cut!"
Although Lin Wanning felt a bit of pain, she thought a one - centimeter cut wasn't really worth all this fuss.
Moreover, the loud shouting made her feel a bit embarrassed.
"Go to the hospital. Come on, go to the hospital with me." Zhou Huaian, who came with the gauze, frowned and seriously wanted to take Lin Wanning to the hospital.
Lin Wanning almost rolled her eyes at him. "If we go to the hospital, the doctor will definitely say that the wound would have healed if we had come later."
"No. This is a kitchen knife. We should get a tetanus shot." Looking at the still - bleeding finger, Zhou Huaian was extremely worried.
He carefully wiped the antiseptic on Lin Wanning's finger and then slowly wrapped the gauze around it.
Lin Wanning just stood there blankly in front of Zhou Huaian. They were very close. Lin Wanning could feel Zhou Huaian's warm breath, and her heart started beating faster. Seeing Zhou Huaian so worried, her heart was in a mess.
With a blushing face, she even avoided looking directly at Zhou Huaian. "It's okay. The knife isn't rusty, and the wound isn't deep."
But Zhou Huaian just couldn't be at ease. He was so worried. "Let's just ask the doctor, okay?"
His deep, meaningful eyes were eagerly waiting for Lin Wanning's response. And Lin Wanning's fair, rosy cheeks were like a juicy peach. When she answered Zhou Huaian, she slightly raised her head, her eyes shy and timid.
Just this one look made Zhou Huaian's mind go blank. As their eyes met, the air seemed to be filled with an ambiguous atmosphere.
"Hey, Wanning, you're injured. Go rest. I'll do it."
Seeing this, Fang Qin quickly left them alone to have a good chat. Young people needed that. After not seeing each other for ten days, how could they not miss each other?