Chapter 236

Xu Ran didn’t have any hesitation. He immediately indicated his intentions after he came in, “Village chief, I’m here to say goodbye to you.”

The village chief was confused when he heard this, “Goodbye? why are you saying goodbye?”

Xu Ran said, “Village Chief, I’m going to take my family to the north to take a look. Anyway, there’s nothing we can do with the plague. It’s good to go out and see.In any case, the plague can’t do anything. It would be better to go out and have a look.”

“So how long are you going to be gone? And when do you plan to come back?” asked the village chief.

Xu Ran said, “We’re not quite sure about it. For those who are out of town for fun, when they will come back may not be certain.”

Xu Ran still had a smile on his face when he said this, but the village chief was obviously different. He said seriously, “Why do you want to go out at this time? How dangerous it is outside! Besides, there’s nothing good outside. Why do you have to go out?”

Xu Ran said with a smile, “People always say that the sky is more blue outside. I just want to go out and take a look. Don’t worry, village chief. I’ll definitely come back. I’m just not sure when.”

The village chief did not say much. After all, he was not his own child. So he just nodded to show that he got it.

Then he asked Xu Ran, “Then, what about your guests? What should they do? I remember that they are from the town. Now that the town is under strict lockdown, they definitely can’t go back.”

Xu Ran said, “They still lived in my house. You know that Zhuo Yun and his family have been lived in my house for half a year. I can trust him. No matter how good the house is, it will fall apart if nobody lives in it. I can’t bear to give up such a good house.”

Although Xu Ran meant to make the village chief laugh, the village chief still remained serious and asked Xu Ran, “What about your fields, orchards, and animals? Have you abandoned all that?”

Xu Ran shook his head and said. “Of course not. Don’t worry, village chief! I’ve made all the arrangements. And you’ll have to help me if the villagers try to take them away.”

The village chief waved his hand. “Alright, you can count on me for that. I won’t let the villagers occupy your land. Go back early!”

Xu Ran said thanks, “Thank you, the village chief. Please take care of these things too.”

“Come on! Don’t say that again. It’s not like you would never come back,” the village chief scolded.

Xu Ran touched his head and repeatedly promised that he would come back.

When he left the village chief’s house, Xu Ran was still reluctant to part with him. For so many years, the village chief was the only elder who can give him some advice from time to time. He had always respected the village chief, but time and tide wait for no man and it seemed that the white hair on the the village chief’s head was getting much more.

He hoped that the village chief would be as healthy and healthy as he is now when he returned.

Xu Ran returned home and helped Liu Tong pack up his things. It was getting closer and closer to the day to leave. The more it got close to the day he left, the more reluctant he felt to part. Xu Ran thought that he would not miss so many people, but he still couldn’t help it.

And the person who was even more reluctant than them was Baozi. Baozi was very happy when he knew that he was going out. But later he found out that it was only his family who would leave, and Qing Shu wouldn’t go with them. He suddenly felt disappointed and said he was unwilling to leave, but  Xu Ran stopped him ruthlessly.

Therefore, in the past few days, Baozi has always been together with Qing Shu. Xu Ran even joked that Baozi would marry Qingshu so that he woule belong to him forever.

Unexpectedly, Baozi said yes immediately, and Qing Shu did not refute it. Xu Ran felt something was wrong, but he wouldn’t admit it because he was the one who said that.

It’s not a big deal for two brothers to be together, right?

He was quite indifferent to it.

Three days passed away and they had packed up all the things, but suddenly they didn’t want to leave..

Even Xu Ran himself was like this, not to mention the others.

But there was no time for hesitation. Lu Qi appeared. and Xu Ran’s expression seemed to say, “I knew this was going to happen. I’m glad I came.”

Xu Ran had to introduce Lu Qi to other people since he had already appeared, but he said Lu Qi was his friend and they met when they went to the County for exams.

Lu Qi took out a piece of paper from his arms and handed it to Xu Ran. “This is a prescription for the plague. Whenever you can go to the town, buy these medicine secretly and give them to everyone as a precaution against the plague.”

Xu Ran did not look at the prescription and handed it to Qin Shuwu. “Brother Qin, you’re on good terms with Doctor He. Please sneak to the town when people are not paying attention to find him to buy these medicine and prepare it for everyone.”

Qin Shuwu took the prescription and opened it. He knew every word on it, but he didn’t know what it was when they were together. They couldn’t find these medicine by themselves, so he just nodded and said, “Okay, I get it. I’ll do it as soon as possible.”

He had already said goodbye, so there was no need to say it a again now. Everything that needs to be explained has been done. Lu Qi urged Xu Ran to leave quickly.

In addition to the dried food he had to eat on the road, Xu Ran also brought a bag of potatoes and corn, which he planned to take with him for seeds.

If King Yan was really Liu Tong’s brother, he wouldn’t mind taking these things out and letting King Yan’s people live better.

Xu Ran remembered that it was possible to grow corn and potatoes in the Northeast, And he thought the climate of the Yanzhou was probably similar to the Northeast!

They’ve brought a lot of clothes and cotton quilts, because the farther north you go, the colder it would be. In addition, the weather would slowly turn cool after autumn. They had three carriages, but Tangtang and Guoguo loved to ride horses, so the wooden  carriage was barely used since they bought it.

And now it looks good again. Things were moved to the carriage one by one and soon, the three cars were almost full, and the rest was for people.

Xu Ran first carried Baozi, who could not bear to part with Qing Shu, into the carriage. Then he asked Liu Tong to stop him from coming down and bid Zhuo Yun farewell himself.

When they all got into the carriage and were about to leave, Wu Mei and the rest of people came. Even the village chief was included. At the same time, Xu Ran saw a person standing far away and looking at them. However, Xu Ran still recognized who him immediately, it was his father Xu Houcai.

Xu Ran thought for a moment before getting out of the carriage and walking to Xu Houcai. “Father, why are you here?”

Xu Houcai said, “I’m just here to send you off. It’s not like home outside, so you have to take care of yourself. I am sorry fot treated you badly in the past, but now that I’m old, I understand that you are a good boy, so I won’t say much.”

Xu Ran nodded and said. “Father, I understand. You can go back now! I promisde I will return.”

Xu Houcai waved his hand. “It’s okay. I’ll just stand here for a while. I’ll leave when you guys go.”

Xu Ran did not force him since Xu Houcai said so. So many people were waiting for him. Xu Ran waved at Xu Houcai and walked back to the carriage.

After saying goodbye to Wu Mei, the carriage finally moved and started to walk out of the village.

The group of people behind them was waving at them, saying that they must be careful on the road and come back early.

After leaving the village, Xu Ran saw another carriage parked on the road. There was another person standing beside the carriage and it was Du Xin.

It had been so many years since they had seen each other. Moreover, they were going to Yanzhou now, so Xu Ran didn’t hate Du Xin anymore.

As soon as Du Xin saw Xu Ran, he behaved in a noisy, gay and boisterous manner and said, “Xu Ran, I’m Du Xin, do you still remember me? I finally know where you live this time. Show me the second childe. I want to see what he looks like.”

Xu Ran slapped him away, “Shut Your Mouth! Don’t you know he is a master?” How could you look at him easily? Get the hell out of here!”

Du Xin turned to Lu Qi injuredly and complained about Xu Ran’s bad behavior.

“I’ll go back to the village immediately if you keep saying so!”

Hearing Xu Ran’s words, Du Xin obediently shut up, but he still looked aggrieved.

Liu Tong heard the voice outside and lifted the curtain to look out. “Ran, who is it?”

Du Xin was lucky enough to see the face of the second childe when he turned back and stared at Xu Ran. Du Xin covered his eyes in excitement and said, “Lu Qi, Lu Qi, I saw the second childe! I saw him!”

Lu Qi’s face was full of anger while Xu Ran just wanted to scold him. What a fool!

Lu Qi pulled Du Xin away before long and got into their own carriage and walked in the front.

Xu Ran also got into the carriage and explained to Liu Tong, “His name is Du Xin. I met him when I went to the county for an exam. As for Lu Qi, he is a doctor and I knew him. However, I guess they’re having a fling.”

Xu Ran didn’t lower his voice when he said this. so Lu Qi, who was not far away from them, just heard it. He smiled and thought that the second childe’s husband was quite impressive to see that .

There were nine people and four carriages in total.  Lu Qi and Du Xin‘s carriage was in front whileXu Ran’s was in the middle. Liu Tong and Baozi were sitting in the same carriage with Xu Ran, Gao Quan and Shao Yu’s carriage was behind them. Tangtang and Guoguo’s carriage was at the the rear. The two of them were sitting outside while Tangtang was driving and Guoguo was swinging a straw in his hand.