The carefree life of Yang Shuisheng, the village miracle doctor

"No...no, no."

Cai Yuzhu quickly waved her hand, apologetic smile on her face, with a hint of barely perceptible awkwardness.

"Thank you for your kindness, Shui Sheng."

"But I have a child waiting for me to go home and cook, so I won't go. Maybe next time, I definitely will next time."

When she mentioned her child, her eyes softened, but she also became more resolute in her decision to decline.

Yang Shuisheng didn't try to persuade him further, and nodded: "Okay, we'll talk about it next time. The child is the priority."

Just then, Zhao Erniu and his group returned to get the second batch of tofu.

Yang Shuisheng then told them to leave the market along with the several boards of tofu and return to the entrance of the noodle shop where the tractor was parked.

The goods have been loaded onto the vehicle.

"Master, could you please help me take my things back to Taohua'ao and deliver them directly to the threshing ground at the village entrance?" Yang Shuisheng thought for a moment and then said to the tractor driver, "A few of us will take a bus back, which will be faster than you. When we get to the village, just ask where the threshing ground is, and someone will tell you."

"I'll settle the wages when I get back."

"Okay, sure." The tractor driver nodded quickly in agreement. "Don't worry, I'll make sure it's delivered."

Then Yang Shuisheng said to Zhao Erniu and the others, "Erniu, you guys go back to Shili Xiang Restaurant and wait for me. I have some things to take care of. I'll come find you when I'm done, and we'll go back together."

"Okay, Brother Shuisheng, let's go over there first."

Zhao Erniu and his companions now obeyed Yang Shuisheng's every word. They agreed and headed towards Shilixiang.

Yang Shuisheng then turned into another street.

He first went to the tailor shop and told the tailor the measurements of Liu Yulan's shoulders, chest, and waist that he had secretly measured with a tape measure.

Then, he bought a sturdy brass padlock at a grocery store he passed by.

Finally, they returned to Shili Xiang Restaurant.

"Shuisheng, you're back?"

Xu Xiuxia has finished packing.

She changed into a clean floral shirt and black pants, combed her hair again, and applied some powder to her face, making her look more refreshed and neat.

There was a small cloth bag at her feet, bulging with what looked like her usual kitchen knife or other tools.

Seeing Yang Shuisheng return, Xu Xiuxia's face immediately lit up with a bright smile: "Have you bought everything? Can we go now?"

"Okay, everything's ready. Let's go." Yang Shuisheng nodded.

Xu Xiuxia picked up her tool bag and walked towards the town's bus station with Yang Shuisheng and the others.

Luckily, as soon as I arrived at the station, a minibus heading towards Taohua'ao was about to depart.

However, the bus was crowded and seating was limited.

Yang Shuisheng and Xu Xiuxia naturally sat in the last row of two adjacent seats, where it was relatively quiet. As for Zhao Erniu and the others, they were scattered in the front rows.

The car started and wobbled out of Daliang Town, onto a bumpy dirt road.

Xu Xiuxia seemed to be in a good mood. She turned to Yang Shuisheng with a smile and said, "Shuisheng, speaking of which, I've never been to your house before."

"I'm going to help out this time, and also to get familiar with the place. That way, I can easily find you if I need anything in the future."

Do you live alone?

Her words carried a hint of probing, but also a touch of intimacy.

She had long harbored feelings for Yang Shuisheng, a young, capable, and kind-hearted man, and couldn't help but feel a little curious.

Upon hearing this, Yang Shuisheng's heart skipped a beat, and he felt a little embarrassed.

There's another Lin Wan hiding in the house!

If Xu Xiuxia saw this, it would be impossible to explain.

So his mind raced, trying to figure out how to deal with it.

Should we refuse outright?

It seemed too abrupt, and since Xu Xiuxia was there to help, it wouldn't be right not to let her come over and take a look.

To gloss over it?

But once they got to the village, if she really wanted to go, there was nothing anyone could do to stop her.

Lost in thought, he absentmindedly hummed in response.

A faint, feminine fragrance lingered around his nose, emanating from Xu Xiuxia beside him.

The smell wasn't strong, but it was exceptionally clear in the enclosed, bumpy carriage, seeping into his nose in wisps, making his already somewhat agitated heart feel even more strange.

He subconsciously tilted his head to the side, wanting to get some fresh air.

But as he turned his head, his gaze fell on Xu Xiuxia's slightly open shirt collar, which was parted from sitting down.

The collar of Xu Xiuxia's floral shirt was a little loose today, and with the car bumping along and her slightly turned to speak to Yang Shuisheng, the collar unconsciously opened a little more.

From Yang Shuisheng's vantage point, looking down, one could just see a glimpse of snow-white cleavage, and the full, rounded breasts encased in light pink underwear, trembling slightly with elasticity as the ride continued.

Although it was just a glimpse, her fair skin and alluring shape acted like hooks, instantly capturing Yang Shuisheng's gaze and making his throat feel dry.

Xu Xiuxia, however, was completely unaware. She was looking out the window at the fields and forests rushing past, a relaxed smile on her face, and saying, "This road is getting harder and harder to travel, full of potholes."

Just then, the minibus suddenly ran over a pothole that was neither too big nor too small.

"Clang—"

The entire vehicle jolted violently.

"ah!"

Caught off guard, Xu Xiuxia cried out in surprise. Her body was pulled by inertia, and she uncontrollably tilted to the side, in the direction of Yang Shuisheng.

Yang Shuisheng also subconsciously reached out to help her.

As a result, Xu Xiuxia bumped right into Yang Shuisheng's arms.

Her arm, through the thin fabric of her clothes, happened to press against the inside of Yang Shuisheng's strong thigh, while Yang Shuisheng's hand, unmistakably, pressed against a soft and surprisingly elastic spot—the side of her chest.

"ah--"

Xu Xiuxia blushed instantly, frantically trying to sit up, repeatedly apologizing, "I'm...I'm sorry, Shuisheng, I wasn't sitting properly."

"It's okay, this stretch of road is bumpy, just be careful."

Yang Shuisheng also felt a little embarrassed. Holding her hand, he could feel the softness of her body and her slight trembling. The fragrance at the tip of his nose was even stronger.

He quickly let go of her hand and sat up straighter.

Xu Xiuxia sat down with a flushed face, her heart pounding like a drum.

When she bumped into him, she could clearly feel Yang Shuisheng's strong muscles and his intense masculine aura, which made her heart pound.

She glanced at Yang Shuisheng furtively, and only breathed a slight sigh of relief when she saw that his expression was normal, but the blush on her face wouldn't go away for a while.

Only then did she realize that the tool bag she had casually placed at her feet seemed to have been knocked to Yang Shuisheng's feet, so she bent down to pick it up.

But it just so happened at that moment.

"Clang—"

The minibus once again crashed into a deep pothole, even more violently than before.

The ride was extremely bumpy; the entire carriage felt like it was about to jump up.

"ah--"

Xu Xiuxia was bent over, her center of gravity was unstable, and the sudden violent jolt caused her to completely lose her balance.

She gasped in surprise, her whole body swaying uncontrollably.

This time, it wasn't a collision into someone's arms.

Rather, because of her bent-over posture, her head, without tilting to one side, was firmly buried face down between Yang Shuisheng's legs due to the force of the jolts.

Time seemed to freeze at that moment.

Yang Shuisheng only felt a soft, warm head and a fragrant face suddenly pressed against his lower abdomen.

Even through his pants, the sudden close contact and warm touch, along with Xu Xiuxia's short, muffled sobs, sent an electric current coursing through his body.

Xu Xiuxia was completely dumbfounded!

She felt a sudden darkness before her eyes, her face slamming into something warm and hard, her nose filled with Yang Shuisheng's scent.

This posture, this position...

Her mind went blank with a "boom," and blood rushed to her head, turning her entire face and neck bright red.

She froze there, too afraid to move, and even forgot to breathe.

The two remained frozen in this extremely awkward, ambiguous, and indescribable position for several seconds in the gradually stabilizing carriage after another bump.

"I'm speechless. What a terrible road this is."

The two only separated abruptly, as if electrocuted, after the driver cursed and other passengers in the carriage complained.

Xu Xiuxia was flustered and almost crawled to sit up, her head bowed and her hands tightly covering her burning face. She wished she could disappear into the ground and didn't dare to look at Yang Shuisheng. Even her ears were red as blood.

Yang Shuisheng shifted his body awkwardly, took a few deep breaths, and forcefully suppressed the uncontrollable restlessness in a certain part of his body.

Although he tried his best to keep his face calm, he couldn't hide the embarrassment in his eyes and the strangeness in his body.

An eerie silence filled the carriage, broken only by the roar of the engine and the sound of the wind outside the window.

The group of people in front, including Zhao Erniu, were completely oblivious to the awkward scene unfolding in the back row and continued chatting.

Neither of them spoke again; they both sat upright, staring straight ahead.

However, when the bus passed a row of trees and the light outside dimmed, Xu Xiuxia saw Yang Shuisheng's tent in the reflection of the bus window.