After a brief pause, Li Lanying burst into laughter, her voice light and somewhat amused as she said, “Ergou, are you trying to laugh me to death?
Your imagination is really something, you know.
At my age, who would want to date me!
Would you?”
“Yeah, I’d like to date you!”
Upon hearing the question, Chen Ergou didn’t hesitate for a second and immediately nodded eagerly!
Chen Ergou’s response came straight from the heart, for in his eyes, Li Lanying was an absolutely attractive woman!
Her figure hadn’t changed at all, the stunning vision made Chen Ergou stare unwaveringly!
“Silly boy!”
Seeing Chen Ergou nodding quickly and eagerly, Li Lanying felt a warm smile form on her lips; soon, she softly glanced at Chen Ergou and quietly explained herself, “Auntie isn’t going on a date, I’m heading to the city to deliver some living expenses to Ying’er!”
Upon hearing such an explanation, Chen Ergou nodded and curiously asked, “Is that so?
Then how do you plan to get there?”
“How else?
First walk to the town, then take a bus to the city.
The bus from our town to the city is very slow, so I need to take the afternoon off; after all, I should be back by evening!”
The bus from the town to the city came every half hour, and it was slow on the road too, so Li Lanying knew it would take her several hours to make the round trip!
Thinking of how cumbersome the entire journey would be for Li Lanying, Chen Ergou thought for a moment then said, “That’s so bothersome.
Let’s go together!
I can take you in my ox cart.
Besides, I was also planning to buy an automatic sprayer; that way, the water spraying will be more efficient in the future!”
Chen Ergou knew that currently, they were only dealing with seedlings, which weren’t too demanding.
However, once these seedlings grew up, the area needing watering would be much larger, so having an electric sprayer would significantly increase the efficiency!
“Well… okay then!”
Since Li Lanying didn’t have a reason to refuse Chen Ergou, she didn’t decline and simply nodded!
…
“When are they going to fix this road properly!”
As they departed the village in their ox cart, Chen Ergou muttered to himself, feeling a bit sore from the bumpy ride!
Honestly, the road to town was really terrible, especially when it rained; it was completely unusable!
“Once Medicinal Herb really gets established, I’ll consider buying a car!
After all, this ox cart is often too inefficient!”
As they slowly made their way along the poor road, the idea of buying a car sprang to Chen Ergou’s mind!
“Auntie, how are you feeling now?
Are you feeling unwell?”
Having traveled the bumpy road for quite a while, Chen Ergou actively asked!
Chen Ergou knew Li Lanying’s health wasn’t great, so he had been deliberately slowing down the pace.
Otherwise, he was really worried she wouldn’t be able to handle it!
Li Lanying, nearly leaning against Chen Ergou, shyly looked at him upon hearing his question and said in a soft voice:
“I…
I’m doing okay!
But Ergou, could you find a place to stop up ahead?”
After instinctively slowing down, Chen Ergou asked again, “What’s the matter?
Is our speed too fast?”
“No, it’s that Auntie needs to use the bathroom!”
Li Lanying opened her mouth and eventually brought herself to say what was on her mind!
Earlier, Li Lanying already felt the urge to urinate, and the constant jostling only intensified her need, so she knew she wouldn’t make it to the city!
So even though it was embarrassing and somewhat humiliating to say it out loud, she had no choice but to speak up!
“I see, okay!
I’ll look for a place to stop right away!”
Hearing that Li Lanying needed to use the bathroom, Chen Ergou quickly realized and urgently pulled the ox cart over under a nearby willow tree!
“Ergou, wait for me in the car, I’ll be right back!”
After Ergou had parked the car, Li Lanying hurriedly jumped out, saying this in a quiet voice!
Wait in the car?
Ergou said, “Auntie, I’ll wait here, but I’ve heard there are quite a few poisonous snakes around here.
When you go into the forest alone later, be as cautious as possible!
If you get bitten, it could be dangerous!”
“Poisonous snakes?”
Hearing Ergou mention the snakes hissing venom, Li Lanying instantly panicked…
Soon, her face showed full hesitation…
After all, she really did fear those creatures!
Even just thinking about those truly cold-blooded snakes made her feel like she could barely stand!
“Should I keep going until I reach the town?”
The moment this thought crossed her mind, Li Lanying shook her head!
Because she knew she couldn’t endure for that long right now!
Having realized this, she looked up at Ergou and said, “Ergou, can you accompany your auntie over there, please?”
“Me?”
“Yes, after all, auntie has let you take advantage of her quite a few times before, so this wouldn’t make much difference!”
After speaking her mind, Li Lanying felt relieved, thus, there was no shyness or embarrassment anymore!
Li Lanying knew that she had already let this Little Rascal take too many advantages in the past.
So this time, she might as well let him have another one!
Grinning, Ergou said, “Since Auntie is willing, I naturally have no objections!”
Seeing Ergou’s big smile, after giving him a huffy look, Li Lanying said somewhat helplessly, “Of course a Little Rascal like you would have no objections!
But I must tell you, you absolutely cannot tell anyone else about this, understand?”
Seeing that Li Lanying was looking at him while speaking, Ergou knew it was time to express his stance properly, “Rest assured, this is our little secret, I definitely won’t tell anyone!”
“It better be this way!”
Watching Ergou’s serious face, Li Lanying relaxed a bit and walked ahead towards the forest, and Ergou, glancing at her rapidly shaking buttocks as she moved, hurriedly followed!
…
“Auntie, we’ve come quite far already, is this about right?”
After walking for several minutes in the woods, seeing that Li Lanying hadn’t stopped yet, Ergou hurriedly spoke up!
After all, they could no longer see the roadside!
“Oh!”
Feeling a bit flustered, Li Lanying stopped, glanced shyly at Ergou, and said softly, “Ergou, just help me keep an eye on people!
And also keep watch for any poisonous snakes!
If you see a snake, make sure to alert me immediately, okay?”
“Yes, Auntie, leave it all to me!”
After swallowing a gulp of saliva, Ergou rapidly tapped his chest, promising repeatedly!
After hearing Ergou’s solemn assurances, Li Lanying took a deep breath…