The Vicious Ex-Wife Stripped Me Bare, and Now the Commander Is Seeing Red Every Day - Chapter 9

Chapter 9: No Guile, No Common Sense! Bordering on Stupid.

Lin Ning didn’t pay her any mind at all. Why should she respond to such a brain-dead question?

Upon returning home, the two little lambs were put into the pigpen.

Lin Ning fed them some grass.

Gu Rou was like a curious baby, squatting next to the pigpen and staring at the lambs as they ate.

“Sister, lambs are herbivores. When winter comes and there’s no grass, what will they eat?”

It was only the first day back, and she was already worried the lambs would go hungry!

“Corn cobs, corn stalks—either will do!” Lin Ning answered naturally.

Gu Rou froze for a moment. “What are those?”

Lin Ning fell silent for a second. “You’ll find out when the time comes!”

After saying that, she turned and walked away. She was starting to understand why this girl died such a miserable death in the original novel!

No guile, and no common sense!

Bordering on stupid.

Once again, when the night was deep and quiet, Lin Ning brought Gu Rou to the cowshed.

This time, Father Gu had been pacing back and forth near the cowshed waiting for them. When he saw them coming, he nervously looked left and right to observe the surroundings.

“Quick, quick, come inside.” Father Gu pulled the two of them into the cowshed.

Lin Ning then noticed that the cowshed, which originally had only one wall, had now been surrounded by thin layers of straw pulp. It could block some wind and rain, and also hide them from prying eyes.

“Papa, Mama, you must be starving! These are rice balls made by Sister-in-law. Eat quickly.”

The first thing Gu Rou did upon entering was take out the rice balls and distribute them, one for each of them to eat.

Next, she took out the portion for her brother, Gu Yan. But instead of handing it directly to Gu Yan, she gave it to Lin Ning.

“Sister-in-law, you feed my brother! Anyway, he only listens to you.”

Gu Yan: “???”

Where did that even come from!

Lin Ning gave the rice ball to Gu Yan. “Eat.”

Gu Yan took it and spoke the first words between them: “Thank you!”

Then Gu Rou chimed in: “See, see? I told you, my brother would only eat if Sister-in-law fed him.”

Gu Yan turned his eyes to look at her, his gaze carrying the subtext: “Are you sick?”

Father and Mother Gu sat to the side, stifling their laughter.

Lin Ning sat directly beside Gu Yan and began to examine his body.

“The external injuries show signs of improvement. Bone injuries are harder to heal. I’ll use wooden boards to fix them in place first, and tomorrow I’ll bring you some bone broth to drink.”

Gu Yan ate the rice ball. It was a bit cold, but the taste was very good.

He didn’t dare to look at her. For some reason, it felt like she was different!

The her he was seeing this time felt very different from the her he had seen before!

“By the way.” Lin Ning turned to look at Father and Mother Gu. “Tomorrow, go find the village chief. Say that Gu Yan needs medical treatment and medicine. No matter what method you use, get the village chief to find a doctor to examine Gu Yan and prescribe medicine.”

Hearing Lin Ning’s words, Father and Mother Gu were both a bit hesitant. Finally, Father Gu spoke: “Xiao Lin, the village won’t look for a doctor to treat people living in a cowshed.”

Lin Ning nodded. “I know that. But Gu Yan must have a doctor come and prescribe medicine. Otherwise, when his injuries are completely healed, how will you explain it?”

As soon as she finished speaking, Gu Yan understood her meaning. He finally raised his gaze to look at her. “You mean, find a doctor to prescribe medicine as a cover-up, while my injuries are actually treated secretly?”

Lin Ning turned her eyes back to him and nodded. “That’s exactly what I mean.”

Father and Mother Gu understood as well. Father Gu nodded. “Alright, we’ll listen to Xiao Yan. Tomorrow I will go and plead with the village chief.”

Lin Ning thought for a moment. “Tomorrow, the other educated youths will arrive at the village. Gu Rou and I will also go to the village entrance to pick them up. So, that time point is the best to go. I will also speak up for you.”

Upon hearing this, Father Gu hesitated and asked her, “Is it really good to look for the village chief when the educated youths are arriving? Won’t it seem a bit like coercion?”

Lin Ning replied, “It is coercion. Do the people in the cowshed still want to maintain a good relationship with the villagers? The educated youths have just arrived, and the village chief will definitely want to show off the village’s kindness and simplicity. So, this moment is the best moment.”

“Furthermore, Rourou and I will be there tomorrow. We won’t let the scene become awkward. Just rest assured!”

While talking, Lin Ning had already tied the prepared wooden boards and sticks onto Gu Yan’s legs and arms.

Then she instructed Father Gu: “These sticks must be tied for at least two to three months. If the doctor asks, just say they were tied according to Gu Yan’s instructions.”

Having said all this, Lin Ning stood up and turned to look at Gu Rou. “Is there anything else you want to say? If not, it’s time for us to go.”

Gu Rou immediately nodded. “Yes, yes, yes! I still have words to say to my brother. I’ll leave right after I finish.”

Gu Rou ran to Gu Yan’s side, her eyes, which were almost identical to his, looking at him. “Brother, the lambs Sister-in-law bought are so cute. Do you want to see them?”

Gu Yan was also looking at her. After listening, he asked, “This is what you wanted to say?”

Gu Rou nodded and even repeated for emphasis: “They really are very cute.”

Gu Yan gave an “En” and continued, “Very good. When they grow up, they can be killed for meat.”

Gu Rou: “…Why are you saying the same thing as Sister-in-law!”

Gu Yan paused and turned his gaze toward Lin Ning.

But Lin Ning looked at Gu Rou: “Lamb skewers, lamb hotpot, whole roasted lamb…”

Then Gu Rou’s eyes began to sparkle: “Yes, yes, yes! Brother, when your hands and feet are better, the lambs should have grown up. At that time, go and help us slaughter the sheep, okay!”

Gu Yan: “Okay.”

While the two siblings were talking about such insubstantial things, Father Gu looked at Lin Ning: “Xiao Lin, you and Rourou should try not to come to the cowshed anymore if there’s nothing urgent. This place is not a good place after all. If you are discovered, it will have a bad influence on you.”

Lin Ning replied, “It doesn’t matter. We come at night and never stay long each time. No one will find out.”

Father Gu looked at her expression—it was very serious—but he sighed. “Xiao Lin, I know you are a good child, but listen to Papa on this matter. If it really doesn’t work, I’ll head over to your place every few days. If we are caught, you just push all the blame onto me.”

Lin Ning shook her head. “No. You are already living in the cowshed. If it’s discovered that you are acting without permission and even going to where the educated youths live, I’m afraid the village won’t be able to tolerate you.”

The two siblings who were talking over there heard the commotion on this side. Gu Rou immediately turned her face and said anxiously, “Papa, if you don’t let us come, what will you eat and drink?”

Father Gu said, “Starting tomorrow, we will be going to work. As long as we work, we can receive grain and cook for ourselves. There’s no need for you to deliver food.”

Mother Gu also chimed in from the side: “That’s right! Your father and I are both hardworking people; we won’t starve to death. Keep the money you have for yourselves and spend it sparingly. There are still many days ahead of you!”

Father Gu followed with a nod.

Gu Rou opened her mouth, wanting to argue, but only managed to say, “I won’t!”

Father Gu said helplessly, “Be obedient!”

“I won’t listen, I won’t listen!” Gu Rou said as she turned her head to look at Lin Ning. “Sister-in-law, you tell them.”

Lin Ning: “En, I won’t listen either.”

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