Rebirth: The Courtyard Bride Is Cool and Radiant

Chapter 251: Chapter 251: How can you examine without touching, why are you screaming?

Fearful that something else might happen at the Zhiqing Point, the team leader quickly gathered the items from the table, put them back into the drawer, and locked it. He then turned to the Branch Secretary. ”Let’s go and take a look. Let’s hope nothing else happens.”

Several people rushed off toward the Zhiqing Point.

When they arrived, Qiao Yuxiang was in a fury. ”Why has no one come yet? Are you planning to just stand by and do nothing while I’m in agony? If there’s anything wrong with my leg, I won’t let you off easy.”

As soon as these words were spoken, the faces of the other Zhiqing turned cold. Bai Suli retorted even more bluntly, ”Qiao Yuxiang, what does your broken leg have to do with us? Besides, everyone else was resting inside just fine. No one else had an accident, so why did you? Blaming us for it? You must be delusional.”

The team leader and the others felt it was inappropriate to enter the female Zhiqing’s room, so they sent for Gao Ruhua, the Women’s Director.

When Gao Ruhua arrived, she had also brought Xue Linfang along. ”Linfang, help her check if her leg is truly broken.”

Xue Linfang was somewhat apprehensive. After all, she had only ever assisted Doctor Gong before, basically just helping out. But now that she was here, she couldn’t back down.

She removed her shoes, stepped onto the kang (a traditional heated bed-stove common in northern China), reached out, and touched Qiao Yuxiang’s leg.

But her hand had barely touched it when Qiao Yuxiang shrieked, ”AH, my leg! Do you even know what you’re doing?”

The shriek startled Xue Linfang. Once she collected herself, she flared up too. ”How am I supposed to check it if I don’t touch it? What are you screaming for?”

With that, she glanced at Qiao Yuxiang’s leg. To treat this leg, she’ll have to go to the health clinic anyway, and it’s not like the money spent will be mine. Screaming this loudly means her leg must really be injured.

She turned to Women’s Director Gao Ruhua and said, ”Her leg is definitely injured. Doctor Gong hasn’t recovered yet, so we should get her to the health clinic quickly. Any more delay might cause problems.”

Just then, the Zhiqing who had gone to the livestock farm to borrow an ox cart returned. ”The ox cart is here!”

Gao Ruhua looked at the female Zhiqing in the room. ”Zhiqing Li, help her get dressed. I’ll find some people to carry her out.”

Li Rongjuan nodded in agreement.

Qiao Yuxiang was truly desperate now. She didn’t even know what time she’d been abducted the day before. Her leg had been like this for so long; she was terrified it wouldn’t heal. If that happened, she was afraid she’d be quickly abandoned and left in this poor, remote place forever.

Soon, the Women’s Director returned with some men. ”Zhiqing Li, is she ready? I’ve found people to carry her.”

Li Rongjuan heard the question from the doorway. ”Ready, ready! Come in!”

Several male Zhiqing filed in. Each grabbed a corner of the bed quilt, and they carried her out of the Zhiqing Point.

Old Lockhead was already waiting outside the Zhiqing Point with the ox cart. Seeing them come out, he quickly gripped the ox’s reins with both hands. ”Careful now! Watch out for my ox!”

Hearing this, Qiao Yuxiang’s expression soured. That damned old man! Am I worth less than an ox?

The Branch Secretary, being elderly, didn’t go with them. He only instructed the team leader, ”If the commune health clinic can’t handle it, go straight to the county. Don’t delay.”

The team leader naturally understood the implication in the Branch Secretary’s words and nodded. ”I understand.” However, he also had a practical concern. ”Zhiqing Qiao, treating this leg will probably cost a lot. Do you have enough money with you?”

Only then did Qiao Yuxiang remember something she’d almost forgotten. She took the key from around her neck and looked at Li Rongjuan, who was standing nearby. ”Zhiqing Li,” she said urgently, ”could you please open my locker and get the small tin box from inside for me?”

That was all the money she had. Realizing she might not be back for some time, she quickly added, ”And bring my shoulder bag and lunchbox too.”