A domineering country girl flirts with her son, and Commander Huo can't resist.

Jiang Yushun and the others didn't want to disturb the patient too much, so they left after saying a few words.

Soon only Qiao An and Huo Jiyun remained in the ward.

Huo Jiyun stared at Qiao An without moving for a while before finally asking, "Now can you tell me about your situation?"

"Do you repair machines for machine tool factories? Or are they all imported?"

He could hardly believe that Joan, who couldn't even speak properly four years ago, could now repair machines and catch spies.

Qiao An sat on the edge of the bed. Since Huo Jiyun already knew, she might as well explain it clearly to avoid misunderstandings in the future.

She resorted to that same old "get it all figured out" rhetoric again.

After she finished speaking, she began to observe Huo Jiyun's reaction.

"The world is truly full of wonders."

Huo Jiyun looked up, his expression calm, as if he would quickly accept Qiao An's statement.

His gaze shifted slightly before finally settling on Qiao An's hand.

"I made a lot of money this time, more than I earned in several years."

Before leaving, Yu Linzhou slipped six thousand yuan into Qiao An's hand.

Five hundred for machine installation, five hundred for fault diagnosis, and five thousand for repair costs.

"Hehe, I earned this through my own abilities." Joan's eyes curved into crescents as she put the money into her wallet.

"Once you've recovered, we'll bring the kids to town."

Listening to Qiao An speak, Huo Jiyun couldn't help but smile, for reasons he didn't know.

Over the next few days, Qiao An focused on taking care of Huo Jiyun, preparing three meals a day for him, each one meticulously prepared.

She even asked Mo Yuxuan to buy her ginseng to help Huo Jiyun improve his health.

During the few days that Qiao An was away from Lianchi Village, the Huo family was very lively every day.

Shen Xiufang and Huo Jifeng lost their bicycle, and the police searched for a long time but couldn't find it.

It eventually became a headless case.

Liu Huying cried and wailed at home every day; 230 yuan was their last savings.

Taking this opportunity, Wang Shuyun and Huo Jiyu mocked Shen Xiufang every day, calling her a spendthrift woman.

Huo Jifeng remained completely silent and uninvolved in this matter.

If Shen Xiufang hadn't been pregnant, Liu Huying would have loved to slap her twice.

From morning till night, the Huo family never had a moment of peace.

The neighbors can see a big show every day.

The Mu family's situation wasn't much better in the cowshed, which was located far to the east of the village.

Mu Yu, who had been belittled by Mu Linjiang and Fang Hui, finally straightened her back.

"Xiaoyu, is it really impossible to plead with Hao Renming again?" Fang Hui's brows furrowed.

Mu Yu looked at Mu Zhiyuan with disdain.

"Mom, he was fired by the Party Secretary of the machine tool factory. Do you think Hao Renming has that much nerve?"

"I went through so much trouble to get him a temporary job at a machine tool factory. It only requires him to do odd jobs and he gets twenty yuan a month. If he can't even do such a simple job, what else can he do?"

Mu Zhiyuan bit his lip, his eyes fierce. "I studied in D country, and the machine tool factory's production line was imported from D country. Master Sun asked me to repair it; could I refuse?"

Mu Yu rolled her eyes at him. "You still have the nerve to say you studied in D country? Don't you know what you did during those years? You don't even know your own worth."

"Mu Yu! Have I given you the nerve to talk to me like that?"

Mu Zhiyuan was the eldest brother in the family. His younger siblings used to treat him with utmost respect, and everyone around him addressed him as Young Master Mu. No one dared to say that to him.

"What did I say? You can't stand me telling you the truth? Don't forget how you got your job!" Mu Yu retorted defiantly.

"—Smack!"

Mu Zhiyuan turned pale and slapped Mu Yu hard across the face.

"You little bitch! I'd almost forgotten if you hadn't mentioned it." Mu Zhiyuan's expression was ferocious. "All the food and drink our family has, and my job, comes from you, doesn't it?"

"You rely on getting into men's beds, you rely on selling your body!"

Mu Yu's eyes were bloodshot, and tears streamed uncontrollably down her face. "You bastard!"

"Good sister, I should thank you! Your health has saved the Mu family's life!"

"Mu Zhiyuan! Stop talking!" Mu Linjiang, who had been silent all along, stopped him.

"It's your own fault for being so useless, don't take it out on Xiaoyu."

Mu Linjiang looked at the house not far away, where the lights hadn't been on for several nights.

He suddenly felt a pang of regret. If only he hadn't abandoned Qiao An back then, perhaps she could have helped them in their time of need.

According to Mu Zhiyuan, Qiao An has been playing dumb to deceive others.

Pretend you know nothing in front of them, when in fact you can even repair imported machinery and equipment.

Mu Linjiang never expected that after so many years in business, he would make a mistake.

Mu Yu covered her face and sat back on her bed.

Mu Linjiang gave Fang Hui a wink, and she immediately understood, taking dinner over and gently comforting her.

Although Mu Linjiang disliked Mu Yu's dirty body, they could only rely on Mu Yu to make a better living in Lianchi Village.

But these days will end soon if we just hang in there.

Mu Linjiang received a letter from his former subordinate, saying that many capitalists in the capital were beginning to be exonerated one after another.

This upheaval should be coming to an end soon, and perhaps in less than two years they will be able to return to Shenzhou.

Mu Linjiang's heart began to pound wildly at the thought of those golden nanmu wood chests in the basement of the old house.

That was his capital to turn his life around.

As long as they return to Shenzhou, the Mu family will one day become a wealthy and prestigious noble family.

If Joan heard this, she would probably laugh her head off.

The eleven large chests made of Phoebe zhennan wood were now lying obediently in her space.

After staying at the Armed Forces Hospital for eight days, the doctors finally allowed Huo Jiyun to leave.

His wound has healed, and he only needs to rest at home from now on.

These days, Qiao An takes care of Huo Jiyun during the day and goes into her space to farm at night.

Instead of using the seeds from here, she had Mo Yuxuan buy high-yield wheat and rice seeds.

While Huo Jiyun was sleeping, he took the opportunity to go to the machine tool factory to find Director Geng and ask him to help buy piglets, calves, and lambs.

In the past eight days, Huo Jiyun has visibly gained weight, while Qiao An looks much thinner.

Huo Jiyun felt very guilty.

Today is the day I'm discharged from the hospital.

Just as Qiao An finished packing her luggage, Li Daoming arrived, accompanied by two soldiers in military uniforms.

"Commander Huo, shall I send someone to escort you back to Lianchi Village?"

Huo Jiyun originally didn't want to use them, but now that Qiao An knows his identity, he doesn't intend to hide it from the Huo family.

"Alright, then thank you for your hard work, Minister Li."

Two soldiers, one on each side, lifted Huo Jiyun and carried her to the green jeep parked outside the hospital.

Qiao An put her luggage at her feet and sat down in the back with Huo Jiyun.

With the engine roaring, the jeep slowly drove out of the armed forces headquarters.

As they passed through the commune gate, Mu Yu and Hao Renming came out from inside.

Many people in the commune compound knew about her relationship with Hao Renming. Although no one said anything, their eyes were full of contempt and disdain when they looked at her.

Hao Renming's wife works in the county town and only comes back on holidays, which is why he dares to be so blatant.

There weren't many cars in Jinshui Town, and Mu Yu couldn't help but glance at the green Jeep a few times.

Once you take one look, you can't take your eyes off it.