Rebirth: Solely Cherished by the Devoted Commander novel Chapter 24

Chapter 24: Chapter 24 Zhao Xiuxia Is Very Distressed

Bai Fanglan realized that ever since she met Sun Chan, her luck had never been good! Truly a jinx.

Everyone dispersed.

Han Dong then said to Sun Chan, "I’ve found a job."

"Really? That’s great. Make sure to work hard," Sun Chan said with a smile. "From now on, you should focus on something serious and make the most of your circumstances."

"Sun Chan!" He hesitated for a moment, then said, "Would you be willing to give me a chance? How about us being together..."

"We’ll always be friends." Sun Chan patted his shoulder, "Keep it up. No matter what happens, I’ll support you."

Han Dong looked at her helplessly, knowing that his family’s background was significant and his parents were extraordinary, yet Sun Chan still rejected him. She really was... so different. Looking at her beautiful face, he felt a sudden stir in his heart, but quickly turned his head away.

Indeed, he didn’t come by in the following days; he went to work instead. Although he couldn’t do much at work, his parents were very relieved.

As for Li Zhaodi, she searched around but couldn’t find a caretaker job. After what happened, no one would hire her, and eventually, she ended up working as a vegetable washer at a daycare.

According to Aunt Wang, she worked herself to exhaustion, and her monthly salary was less than thirty yuan. She complained about being tired every day; it’s unlikely she’ll last long.

Bai Fanglan occasionally saw her at the hospital and glared at her harshly; Sun Chan tried to avoid her and avoid speaking with her. It wasn’t because she feared her, but engaging with such people was a pure waste of time. She was very busy and didn’t want any dealings with her.

Sun Chan was striving diligently, and her life showed some promise. However, Zhao Xiuxia from the village was in trouble. That day, she came back from the fields in the afternoon, exhausted to the point her legs felt like they would break. She collapsed onto the kang bed, unable to get up.

Zhao Xiuxia was full of regret! Why didn’t she keep an eye on Sun Chan back then? Otherwise, she wouldn’t have to endure this work! Now her daughter was studying outside, the family’s fields needed tending, the pigs needed feeding, the garden needed tidying, and water needed fetching for laundry and cooking. Additionally, she had to do the shared mandatory labor in the village. Not to mention, Zhou Jinzhu harassed her every few days, demanding people in a terribly rude manner.

And just as she was thinking about it, he showed up, walked in, and addressed Mother-in-law, "Sun Chan’s always missing, so how about Sun Lijuan instead? Anyway, I’ve seen what needed to be seen. With Sun Chan gone, just marry her to me."

Zhao Xiuxia was fuming with rage, suppressing her anger as she said, "Don’t worry; Sun Chan is right in the city. Once we have news, we’ll have her back for the wedding!"

"I’m eager to have a son, y’know! When will it be? Don’t think you can fool me, old hag!"

Zhao Xiuxia got up to chase him away, "Even if I don’t mind how you speak to me as your mother-in-law, it’s just these few days. Wait a bit; I won’t trick you, okay? We all live in the same village. How could I deceive you?"

Zhou Jinzhu cursed and left, while Zhao Xiuxia lay back on the kang bed, cursed Sun Chan for a while, and just as she felt a bit sleepy, she heard someone shouting from behind the house, "Zhao Xiuxia, your woodpile is on fire!"

Through the glass, she could see thick black smoke billowing, prompting Zhao Xiuxia to shout anxiously for help, then fetched water from the well, and after a long effort, they finally put out the fire; however, the woodpile was mostly burnt.

No need to ask; it must have been that damned Zhou Jinzhu!

Two passing young nurses spoke softly, "Doctor Bai looks so pretty today."

"Yes, it’s her fiancé’s grandfather’s birthday; of course, she has to dress up."

Sun Chan pondered whether it was Gu Lianzhang. Her hand instinctively touched her clothes pocket, but she knew Bai Fanglan wouldn’t help if she asked to pay back money, so she continued carrying her basin.

Bai Fanglan knew that Gu Junming was waiting at the hospital entrance; she dressed up specifically, wearing a black skirt and white mid-heel leather shoes, with her long hair cascading over her shoulders. No matter the time, Gu Junming always stood there straight, his figure like a towering tree. Bai Fanglan ran over, her admiration in her eyes unmistakably plain.

"What brings you here?"

"Your grandpa called the camp to have me come pick you up. Let’s go." Gu Junming maintained his usual gentle attitude, neither too close nor too distant.

"Really? My grandpa must have a great relationship with you! He’s actually been in contact?"

Gu Junming remained silent. During this time, Bai Chuan had been doing whatever he could, probably aware of his impending downfall, attempting to fight one last time. However, Gu Junming acted as if he knew nothing, letting him do as he pleased.

Gu Junming turned to leave, inadvertantly noticing a young girl supporting an elderly man with a cane, taking a walk in the courtyard.