The back mountain is very large, and Mu Yan and Shen Li kept climbing to the top of the mountain for a while. Since this herb grows on the cliffs, it is natural to go to these places to find it. They didn't know if they could find it, but when they thought of the red bean lying on the hospital bed, they couldn't help but make up their minds that they would not let go of a glimmer of hope, even if they had to turn over this mountain!

The sun rises and sets, and the night in the mountains is not safe, so after discussing it, the two decided to go back to rest first, and continue to come out to look for it tomorrow morning. Although the herb was not found, at least there was some hope. Coupled with the arrival of Li Yunlan, Aunt Gui finally stopped being so desperate.

In the evening, Mu Yan cooked a meal, and the four of them sat together and ate quietly. Aunt Gui had hope, her expression immediately became different, and she finally had an appetite. Li Yunlan didn't twist either, he ate with a bowl, and often helped Aunt Gui pick up vegetables, as if he had already served Aunt Gui as his mother-in-law.

It was a peaceful night, but unexpectedly, the sudden fire light and noisy footsteps outside made everyone in the wooden house have a bad premonition.

Sure enough, Shen Li opened the door and walked out to see that it was the village chief who came here with a group of villagers. Aunt Gui and Mu Yan also walked out one after another, and Li Yunlan followed last. As soon as he appeared, a woman rushed out of the crowd opposite, walked over and grabbed him and cried: "Okay, you stinky boy with no conscience, you really came here, you don't even want your own mother for the sake of other people's mothers and daughters, don't you?"

As soon as these words came out, Mu Yan and Shen Li immediately understood who this woman was. Li Yunlan frowned, and said helplessly: "Mother, I have already told you, Aunt Gui and Hongdou mother and daughter are helpless, and no one can take care of them." ”

The woman glared and said unhappily, "Then it won't be your turn to take care of it!"

It's okay if she doesn't say this, but as soon as she said it, Li Yunlan's face became even more ugly. He withdrew his hand and flicked his sleeve and looked at the group of villagers opposite.

"I know that the red bean girl is very sick, but she and Aunt Gui are also from the village. Aunt Gui's family has been practicing medicine for generations, saving the lives of many people in the village. Now that someone's daughter is sick, you don't know how to be grateful, and you still drive them to live in this halfway up the mountainside, don't you feel guilty in your hearts?"

"It's-"

As soon as Yunlan's voice fell, the villagers on the other side looked at me, I looked at you, and no one had anything to say for a while. In the end, they all moved their eyes to the village chief, who was embarrassed, coughed and said helplessly: "Yunlan, in fact, we are all forced to do so." Now that you know about Red Bean's illness, you should understand why I drove away their mother and daughter. Although it is not a rich and prosperous place, I am the head of a village, and it is my responsibility to keep my villagers from any danger. ”

"You're right. Yun Lan nodded without refuting. "From your point of view, it really should be done. That's why I didn't beg you to agree to Aunt Gui's mother and daughter coming back. You have your responsibility, I have my thoughts, I can't watch their mother and daughter die in despair in this cabin. ”

Yunlan's mother was so angry that she gritted her teeth, she knew Yunlan's temper too well, so she went to ask the village chief for help, hoping to come over with her and persuade Yunlan to go back. But according to the current situation, this kid seems to have an iron heart. Thinking of this, he couldn't help tugging at his sleeve and said angrily: "What do you want to do with a stinky boy?"

Yunlan looked back at her and said lightly: "Mother, you and everyone go back, I will take care of their mother and daughter here." ”

"Take care of it, how to take care of it!"

The woman was obviously so angry that her breathing became heavy. "It's not that you don't know what kind of disease that girl has, whether it is contagious and will kill people! I am just a son like you, if something happens to you, how can I explain to your father, how to explain to the ancestors of your Li family!"

As she spoke, the woman began to weep. Seeing her like this, Yunlan couldn't bear to say anything. At this time, the woman wiped her tears and turned to look at Aunt Gui, stepped forward and said, "Aunt Gui, everyone is a neighbor, I am not unkind, I also like your red beans." But, you have to think about it, if there is any accident in our family Yunlan, how can I live! ”

Aunt Gui pursed her lips, and after being silent for a long time, she looked up at Yunlan. "Child, listen to your mother and go back with her. ”

"Aunt Gui......"

Yun Lan was surprised, and just wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Aunt Gui reaching out her hand. I saw her sigh lightly, tugging at the corners of her mouth to reveal a faint smile.

"The hearts of parents all over the world, I understand your heart for red beans, you are affectionate and righteous, but your parents gave birth to you and raised you, you can't ignore their feelings. So, you might as well go back. This illness depends on the destiny of heaven, if Hongdou and I survive, it will be a big fate, and we can go back to the village when the time comes. If she can't make it through, she can go underground to see her father together. Don't worry, aren't there still Ah San Gongzi and Miss Weiyang to take care of us? It's okay, you can go back with your mother. ”

"Together, Aunt Gui, you ...... too?"

The woman heard the clue in the words and asked suspiciously. Aunt Gui didn't hide it, and reached out and rolled up her sleeves.

"Ahh

When the woman saw the chickenpox on her arm, she was startled and took several steps back. Then he suddenly remembered something, and hurriedly pulled Li Yunlan over and looked at his arms and neck. I was slightly relieved to find that there was no sign of infection.

Aunt Gui ignored her, and just walked in front of the villagers, and they were all scared to retreat again and again, but the village chief held on and leaned back. Aunt Gui smiled when she saw this, and stopped knowingly.

"Village Chief, I don't ask you to remember my kindness, I can understand you doing this. But now I have only one thing to ask for, and I hope you can say yes. ”

The village chief stroked his beard and said solemnly: "You say come and listen." ”

"If my girl and I can't survive this, I hope you can bury our mother and my old man together in the future. Hongdou's father died early, so that our family could be reunited underground. ”

"It's-"

"No way!"

While the village chief was still hesitating, a voice suddenly sounded. When everyone looked back, they saw that Ximei didn't know when she also came over.

"Ximei, why are you here?"

The village chief frowned at her, but Ximei pretended not to hear, and said to herself, "Dad, you can't agree to her request." Smallpox is so bad, how can they be buried when they die?"

Ximei glanced at the few people opposite, glanced at Li Yunlan again, sneered, and finally moved her gaze to Aunt Gui.

"Aunt Gui, don't blame me for speaking straight. Do you think, if you and Hongdou die, who would dare to touch your corpses? What if you are infected? Isn't it an indirect burial for you? So, for the good of everyone, you should burn down a fire along with your little cabin. ”