Interstellar to 80s: A Scientist's Farming Mission

’I know, but I don’t want it to be you.’

An Ning felt ill. The moment Jiang Xia finished speaking, an uncomfortable feeling bloomed in her chest.

It was a strange sensation. She didn’t sense any mortal danger, but the unfamiliarity of it frightened her.

The turmoil in her heart was swift, and An Ning’s mind quickly formulated a response.

"Jiang Xia, thank you, but I am not subject to the Five Deficiencies and Three Shortcomings."

"My master once said that my destiny is quite special."

Hearing her answer, Jiang Xia was still worried and asked again, "Are you sure? I’m not lying. I’m being very serious."

"I know. I’m even more serious."

An Ning’s firm reply put Jiang Xia at ease for the time being.

After Jiang Xia spoke, An Ning remembered the car crash and said, "Next time, don’t swerve. I can protect myself."

"I know, but I can’t help it."

It should have been a straightforward confession, but unfortunately, An Ning misunderstood. "I suppose," she replied. "I understand."

Jiang Xia lowered his head with a bitter smile. He understood what An Ning meant. She would be willing to sacrifice herself to protect him simply because he was Jiang Xia—her friend.

Jiang Xia felt both bitter and sweet. When he looked up again, all emotion had vanished from his eyes.

The two spoke for a while. After sharing the messages from Leader Li and Director Zhao, they decided to find someone to confirm the relationship between Xiao Xian, Jiang Xia, and Xiao Yan.

The main point of their discussion was choosing the right person for the job.

Finally, they settled on the man who had previously helped An Ning investigate Xiao Yan.

Although their injuries weren’t life-threatening, they still needed to rest and recover.

So, after a few minutes, Yin Xuemei and the others returned. Zhou Xiaoshan and Yang Jianguo wheeled Jiang Xia back to another room.

Yin Xuemei stayed to take care of An Ning. However, when An Ning saw An Guoping hovering at the door, hesitant to enter, she had a bad feeling and called out.

"An Guoping, what did you do?"

An Guoping shuffled in from the doorway, looking conflicted.

"Sis, this isn’t my fault. Our mom called the Yu Family, and Li Chengze answered. As soon as he picked up, he asked if Master was okay, and then Mom... went crazy."

"After Li Chengze came and told me what happened, I called home to check. They should be on their way here now."

Just as An Guoping finished speaking, Li Chengze poked his head in guiltily from the doorway, then walked over to An Ning’s bedside to apologize.

"I’m sorry, Master. I didn’t do it on purpose. I had just gotten back from outside and heard the news about you, so I was getting ready to come to the hospital. But then the phone rang, and in my panic, I just..."

After the two of them finished explaining, they waited for An Ning’s scolding.

"An Guoping, go back and get the place ready for them to stay. See if you can find out which train Mom is on, get in touch, and arrange to pick her up from the station."

"Okay!"

An Ning didn’t get angry. An Guoping and Li Chengze, as if granted amnesty, scurried out of the hospital room to make the arrangements.

Inside the room, Yin Xuemei helped An Ning lie back down and tucked her in. "Get some rest. As long as your auntie sees you looking well, she won’t be so worried."

An Ning shook her head. "You don’t understand. A mother’s worrying never stops."

Yin Xuemei chuckled and teased, "You say that like you have a lot of experience."

"When you’ve seen enough, you more or less know how it goes."

An Ning lay in bed, staring at the ceiling, her thoughts returning to the moment of the crash.

’Feng Shui and Mysticism... they really work.’

"Yin Xuemei, when you get back, please help me find someone. Her surname is also An, and her name is Anna. She’s a professor in the history department at Beijing University."

"Okay. You rest well. I’ll go look for her."

Yin Xuemei agreed, making a mental note of it. An Ning drowsily drifted off to sleep again.

An Ning and Jiang Xia, who both had concussions, slept fitfully for nearly two days.

On the third day, both of them felt their minds were much clearer, and the buzzing sensation was gone. It was also at this time that the people from Shili Gou arrived.

In the early morning at the hospital, An Ning was drinking the congee Yin Xuemei had made. It was so fresh and delicious that it whetted her appetite.

Just as she was about to finish the last of it, Lin Cuihua arrived.

With congee still on the corner of her mouth, An Ning held the bowl and met Lin Cuihua’s gaze from the doorway. She called out cautiously, "Mom!"

After two days of anxiety, Lin Cuihua could finally relax when she saw An Ning eating and drinking well in her hospital bed. But in the next moment, her eyes fell on the cast on An Ning’s leg, and her worrying started all over again.

"What did the doctor say? Will there be any lasting problems with this leg?"

"It’s fine. I just need to eat more pork bone soup."

An Ning was half-joking, but it was true that there was nothing seriously wrong.

Lin Cuihua came in carrying a bag and sat down in the spot Yin Xuemei vacated for her, first thanking Yin Xuemei.

"Xuemei, thank you so much."

"Auntie, given my relationship with An Ning, I’d be willing to take care of her for a lifetime."

Lin Cuihua patted the back of Yin Xuemei’s hand, sat down, speechless, and looked at An Ning’s face.

"You’ve lost weight."

"Have I? I’ve been eating so well these past two days, not doing anything but lying here. I feel like I’ve gained weight."

Lin Cuihua shot An Ning a look. "What else did you want to do? You’ve already landed yourself in the hospital."

"Honestly, you... How could you not tell me about something so serious?"

At this, Lin Cuihua felt a little angry, but seeing An Ning’s condition, her heart ached too much for it.

"Mom, how did you get here? Did you come by yourself?"

"Such a big person, and you didn’t see me."

A voice from outside made An Ning break into a wide smile, and she called out, "Second Brother!"

An Guoming walked in from outside, followed by An Sancheng. The two of them had waited outside for a moment, worried it might be inconvenient if An Ning was in a compromising position on the bed.

Yin Xuemei made way for the An family members, standing in a corner with a look of sincere fondness in her eyes.

’She liked and envied a family like this.’

The family chatted for a bit, and An Ning learned that Grandpa Jiang, Uncle Jiang, and Master Tang from their neighborhood had all come as well.

Since the three of them were all leaving, Da Huang had even followed along. And since Da Huang was coming, Xiao Lang ended up coming too.

An Guoming had arranged the whole trip, allowing everyone to arrive smoothly in Beijing and meet up with An Guoping and the others.

Everyone had come to the hospital first, and An Guoping was currently outside in the garden watching the dogs.

After Lin Cuihua and the others were more or less done talking, they went to the next room to visit Jiang Xia. Likewise, Grandpa Jiang, Uncle Jiang, and Master Tang also came over to see An Ning.

It was the first time An Ning and Uncle Jiang had met, and they both had a good impression of each other.

After everyone confirmed that An Ning and Jiang Xia were truly out of danger, they prepared to go back and get settled in first, planning to return later.

Meanwhile, Master Tang took over the matter of their meals, freeing Yin Xuemei. An Ning also urged Yin Xuemei to hurry back to her classes.

Finally, An Guoping led everyone back to their lodgings to get settled, while An Guoming escorted Yin Xuemei back.

After the two of them left, An Guoping stared foolishly at their retreating backs and said, "Why’s he escorting her back? Sister Xuemei always comes and goes on her own."

SMACK!

Master Tang slapped An Guoping on the back of the head and said, "Idiot!"

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