The mountain was very humid, giving off a musty smell.

"Brother, let me bring you a blanket."

"No need," Jiang Chengzhou drank the malted milk powder his sister had prepared in one gulp. "It'll be down in a couple of days. Besides, with so many people around, it's not appropriate to make an exception."

Su Li returned after walking around outside. "Why aren't they wearing shoes?"

Jiang Chengzhou looked at him. "Who are you asking about?"

"Brother!" Su Li was very sensible.

"We were all wearing rain boots, and in this sweltering heat, the sweat soaking and sticking to our feet caused the skin on our feet to rot..."

Linlin frowned and looked at her brother's feet.

Jiang Chengzhou was wearing shoes that concealed the inside of the shoes.

Jiang Chengzhou stood up and pinched her cheek. "Why are you frowning at such a young age? It's a special time, we can't worry about that."

Linlin pouted and went to get his clothes, intending to wash them for him.

How could Jiang Chengzhou let his sister wash his clothes? He quickly snatched them from her hands, saying, "It's not safe here. You should take Su Li back first."

Seeing that Linlin was standing still, Jiang Chengzhou softened his tone, "Listen to me, I'll go back when I'm done."

"Su Li," Jiang Chengzhou, unable to persuade his younger sister, had no choice but to order his younger brother, "Take your sister back."

Su Li tilted her head and glanced at Linlin, "I have to listen to my sister."

"I'm leaving, I'm not talking to you anymore!"

Linlin bit her lip, then turned and left.

"You're in trouble." Su Li made a face at Jiang Chengzhou and quickly followed her sister.

Linlin is her parents' darling. Her brother dares to make his sister suffer. Just wait and see.

However, Su Li was disappointed.

Linlin only sulked for a short while, but couldn't sit still in the afternoon.

She rummaged through the family's medicine cabinet, took out a large jar of anti-inflammatory and tissue-regenerating ointment, then found two pairs of clean cotton socks in her father's wardrobe, and took Su Li up the mountain again.

This time, she didn't need Jiang Chengzhou to persuade her; she delivered the items and immediately went down the mountain.

Su Li chased after her, "Sis, didn't you say you wouldn't talk to him?"

Linlin didn't even turn her head. "Who said that? That's my brother!"

Su Li pouted, thinking to herself that women were really hard to understand, but she still obediently followed.

Lin Zhilan stayed at the hospital that night and did not go home. The siblings took care of themselves and got along well.

The entire island community worked tirelessly for three days straight, finally managing to suppress the emergency situation of the disaster.

The seawater has receded, the collapsed houses are being cleared, and the blocked roads are being reopened section by section.

Su Lang finally managed to find some time to go home.

When he pushed the door open, Linlin was helping her younger brother do his homework in the living room.

As soon as she saw her father return, Linlin rushed over to him, "Dad, brother is back!"

"Chengzhou?" Su Lang was somewhat surprised, glancing around the room. "Where is he?"

"They're still working on the disaster relief in the mountains..." Linlin said worriedly. "Daddy, when will it be over?"

My parents are so busy that they can't come home all day long, and so is my brother. He's right at the doorstep, but he can't come back even once.

Linlin secretly cursed the damn typhoon in her heart.

"Soon," Su Lang reassured her daughter. "Is Mom busy too? What did you two eat at home?"

"I ate in the cafeteria, and my mom still hasn't come back."

Su Lang smiled and said, "Alright, don't frown. Everything will be fine after this period. Dad is going to take a shower; I have to rush back later."

Su Lang came in a hurry and left in a hurry.

The siblings were left alone at home again.

It wasn't until a week later, when temporary power was installed on the island and supply ships and other rescue teams arrived, that order gradually returned to normal on the island.

Lin Zhilan worked non-stop at the hospital for nearly 10 days and was finally able to go home and get a good night's sleep.

She arrived home in the afternoon. Linlin and Suli had gone to the cafeteria for lunch, and no one was home.

She didn't even change her clothes; she just collapsed onto the sofa, closed her eyes, and fell asleep.

Jiang Chengzhou returned at this time.

The mission is over, and he will have two days off.

The gate to the courtyard was unlocked. He pushed it open and immediately saw his aunt lying on the sofa, one hand dangling off the edge of the sofa, fast asleep.

Perhaps due to lack of proper nutrition and sleep, Lin Zhilan has lost weight, has dark circles under her eyes, and looks somewhat haggard.

Jiang Chengzhou watched for a while, then pulled up a low stool and sat down next to the sofa. He picked up a palm-leaf fan and slowly fanned his aunt.

After some time, Linlin and Suli returned with lunchboxes.

Both of them were stunned by the scene.

Jiang Chengzhou raised a finger to them and gently shushed them.

Linlin tiptoed over, placed the lunchbox on the table, and whispered, "There's not enough food. I'll go to the cafeteria and get some more."

"No need," Jiang Chengzhou stood up, put down the palm-leaf fan, "I'll make whatever's in the kitchen."

The supply ship to the island has just arrived; the wounded and civilians must be taken care of first.

There were only a few potatoes and eggs left at home.

Jiang Chengzhou cooked a pot of porridge, stir-fried some hot and sour shredded potatoes, and fried a few eggs, thus completing a simple meal.

After he finished doing all that, he turned around and saw Su Lang.

"uncle……"

Su Lang pinched the bridge of her nose. "I thought I was dreaming."

Jiang Chengzhou's lips curled up. "You missed me that much?"

"Yes."

Su Lang readily admitted it, which made Jiang Chengzhou feel embarrassed. "Ahem, let's eat first. Is your aunt awake yet?"

"She's still not awake. She's too tired. Let her get some rest first."

Su Lang washed his hands and prepared to carry Lin Zhilan to the room.

Jiang Chengzhou followed behind him, saying, "Are you sure you can handle this? Don't drop my aunt."

Su Lang glared at him. "Go, set out your food."

Lin Zhilan slept straight through until the next morning.

When she woke up, Su Lang was sleeping next to her.

The man, who was very vigilant, slept soundly this time. Lin Zhilan got out of bed without waking him.

The sun was shining brightly outside. Jiang Chengzhou was teaching Su Li to do her homework, while Linlin laughed beside him.

"Go home and rest properly. Don't do any dirty or hard work."

The three of them turned around at the same time and saw Lin Zhilan standing at the door, smiling broadly, looking radiant.

Aunt.

Jiang Chengzhou stood up.

Lin Zhilan walked over and stretched out her hands.

Jiang Chengzhou smiled and hugged his aunt.

"How have you been lately? Are you tired?"

The two spoke in unison, and then both burst out laughing.

Jiang Chengzhou's profession was specialized, so Lin Zhilan didn't inquire much about it. Instead, she told him about the things that had happened in her family over the years.

Jiang Chengzhou brought her breakfast over and listened patiently.

Lin Zhilan suddenly stopped talking, looked up at her eldest nephew, her pupils widening slightly. "Am I being a bit long-winded? Am I getting old?"

Jiang Chengzhou couldn't help but chuckle, "No way, Auntie is so young, an absolute beauty!"

Lin Zhilan snorted and tucked a stray hair behind her ear. "You have good taste."

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