Gu Shengyin was about to refuse when Shih Lei, who had gone out to deliver something, happened to return.
"A Xiu, Iâve watched you grow up, how come I donât know where you learned about those medicinal materials?" Shih Leiâs expression was somewhat unpleasant.
He was still carrying his empty basket, and Gu Shengyin noticed there seemed to be a fish lively jumping inside.
Presumably, someone saw him delivering something and gave it as a return gift, right?
A Xiuâs eyes flashed when she saw Shih Lei.
When she first came to this world, she did have some thoughts about Shih Lei.
This man, handsome with a good body and temperament, would absolutely be the best choice for a husband in her world.
But she ultimately abandoned the idea: no matter what, he was just a village hunter.
She couldnât possibly stay in this place; once she got out, she wasnât afraid to find a better, high-quality man.
In her heart, she always looked down a bit on people like Shih Lei from the mountains.
Hearing Shih Leiâs words, she retorted somewhat defiantly, "I learned it from the doctor at the village entrance."
Shih Lei responded unceremoniously, "I just came back from Old Man Wang and Doctor Li at the village entrance. Doctor Li didnât tell me he knows any herb that purifies blood and resolves bruising."
With one sentence, A Xiuâs face turned red and white.
Shih Lei continued, "A Xiu, Shitou watched you grow up, really doesnât know whatâs wrong with you lately. If you donât know something, donât speak randomly. Stuff that goes into your stomach isnât something you can just talk nonsense about. Be careful, Auntie Zhou will scold you again."
A Xiu saw the disbelief on their faces, and hearing Shih Lei mention Auntie Zhou, she knew her plan was probably off the table, and she went out looking displeased.
Shih Lei, seeing that she left, said to Gu Shengyin, "I always feel that A Xiu has been acting mysterious lately. If she tells you anything, you mustnât believe her."
Gu Shengyin nodded, "Donât worry."
She changed the topic: "I see that fish is quite fat, where did it come from?"
Shih Lei glanced at it and, smiling, said, "Auntie Zhang saw me deliver a message, so she shared one of her sonâs catches from the river today. Letâs have fish soup for lunch."
Gu Shengyin gave him a look: "Have you ever received any return gift from Auntie Zhouâs house?"
Shih Lei smiled at her, "I know, youâre not someone who is so petty."
Their relationship progressed quickly, and now he could speak so lightly with Gu Shengyin.
Shih Lei thought to himself, knowing Ah Luan so well, it was evident she wasnât really interested in money or treasure, not sure why she was so particular about Auntie Zhouâs family.
Gu Shengyin glanced at him, "Do you think I care about those few pieces of meat? I just feel bad for the hard-won prey you got, why waste it on those people who are like ungrateful wolves."
Call me narrow-minded, call me petty, I just donât like it.
Shih Lei continued to smile, "I know, I know, you just want the best for me."
Clearly, she cares about him.
How could Ah Luan be so considerate?
Shih Lei thought happily, truly there was no better woman in this world than Ah Luan.
The two of them enjoyed a pot of fish soup, living leisurely days.
Gu Shengyin calculated the time; in half a month, people from Tianze should come looking.
Her memory was also almost ready to "recover."