Chapter 393 Saving Lives
In Zi Yisheng's heart, learning about such a miraculous thing only sparked curiosity. How attractive could a mobile warehouse be? It would only be convenient.
However, just because Zi Yisheng was not interested, it did not mean others would not be covetous upon learning of it. Therefore, protecting the little girl's secret was of utmost importance.
"Shenge, let's put this warehouse matter aside. Try not to take things out of it from now on. After all, the items inside were not originally yours. What if taking them incurs some kind of price?
How about this, when we get back, I'll find a way to return everything you've taken out. You can just use it as a place to store money."
Ye Shenge suppressed a giggle. The supplies in the space were accumulated bit by bit by her mother's money. Of course, this would remain a permanent secret.
"No need. There was a letter in the warehouse at the time, stating it was given to a fated person. Since it chose me, it proves we are fated."
Zi Yisheng felt as if all sorts of miraculous things were happening around the little girl, which gave him a sense of insecurity, fearing that the warehouse might take her away.
"Also, I've named the warehouse 'Space.' Only I can enter it, no one else can. It can also save my life in times of danger."
"Really! That's wonderful. Our future path might truly be fraught with danger at any moment. This space is indeed a great thing."
Ye Shenge took out some home-style dishes from the space, and the two had a hearty meal in the cave. Ye Shenge, in particular, had rarely eaten vegetables recently and was having trouble with digestion.
"This space is great. From now on, I'll take you out for special meals every day."
"Mm, this was specially made for me by people hired by Mom after she knew about the space. She was worried I wouldn't have food to eat in special circumstances. It's also fortunate that the space is static, so all supplies can be kept fresh."
Zi Yisheng took out a handkerchief to wipe Ye Shenge's mouth. He himself ate with great satisfaction, thinking that Aunt Bai's hired cook was good.
"When we get home, I'll have Uncle Gong and Han Hao make more dishes for you to store."
They had been out for too long, and Ye Mu'en was already impatient. He had even gone to tell their parents.
Ye Dad remained quite calm, trusting Zi Yisheng's character. Moreover, the story they had agreed upon retained many details about the space, describing it merely as a magical mobile warehouse, so Zi Yisheng wouldn't be tempted to be greedy.
Ye Mom was a bit worried, fearing her daughter might fall for the wrong person. Matters of the heart had too many uncertainties.
"Mu'en, go take a look. Don't let your little sister catch a cold."
While she said that, everyone understood the underlying sentiment.
"Quick, save her! Doctor Fan, Doctor Dang, this person is burning up!"
This shout made Ye Mu'en stop in his tracks. He couldn't see who was coming through the rain, but whoever it was must know someone in the cave.
"Quick, Mu'en, go help!"
Ye Mu'en rushed closer and saw it was the captain and a few others. He couldn't see who was being carried, but he didn't waste time and led them to Elder Fan and the others' cave.
The village chief saw them approach and hurried over.
"What happened? What's wrong?"
Gong Aidang, who was carrying the last person, collapsed onto the ground, panting heavily.
"Uncle, it's the newcomer, Zhi Zhi. We saw her collapse in the woods while looking for food. She was burning up so badly, we had no choice but to bring her here."
The village chief had no time for politeness; saving the person was the priority.
Zhang Chunli was placed on an empty plank bed. Elder Fan took her pulse, while Elder Dang went to boil fever-reducing medicine.
"She has a cold and fever, and she's been frightened. I'll give her a couple of acupuncture needles first."
"Wait a moment, let me change her clothes first. Wearing wet clothes isn't good."
Xia Hong took out an old shirt of hers, and the other women used bedsheets to cordon off the bed. They nimbly stripped Zhang Chunli.
Zi Yisheng, carrying Ye Shenge, returned to their cave and only then heard about what happened in the neighboring cave.
"Do you want to go see?"
"Let's go take a look. If something happens in the village, we can't just stand by and do nothing."
Ye Shenge remembered this Zhang Chunli. She wasn't a good person and was known for causing trouble in Qingyuan.
Since the eldest had gone, the rest also went to join the excitement.
Chen Tangtang looked at Zhang Chunli's flushed face and didn't know how to describe her feelings, especially since this person had caused her trouble before.
"How did she end up collapsing in the woods?"
Gong Aidang and two others were eating hot food, the best they had eaten in over ten days.
"Don't mention it. Zhang Chunli and Wang Qingwenme three came out looking for you. I heard they wanted to ask you for food."
Chen Tangtang's temper flared upon hearing this. Did they think she was too easy to bully? The slight softening of her heart vanished instantly.
"Heh, dreaming. If it weren't for Ouyang's support, I would have run out of food long ago."
Ouyang patted the chubby young man's shoulder. He had become even rounder recently.
"There's no need to get angry. Do we have to give them food just because they ask?"
"Exactly. Once she recovers from the fever, kick her out. And now we have to feed and shelter her."
Qi Xuan couldn't stand seeing anyone bully the people she protected. Chen Tangtang was her friend now, and no one could bully her.
Gong Aidang rubbed his belly contentedly, glad to be full.
"Once she wakes up, we'll take her away. Carrying her back is too tiring."
Gong Wenliang had already gone to find his parents, telling them about everything that had happened recently and his own mistakes.
Wang Fengling clapped her thighs in joy. Without the troublemaker, her son, even if he lived with his children, would have a better life than before.
"Alas~ it has come to this. Fine, in the future, I hope you can support the family and raise the children well. We don't ask them to be incredibly capable, but they must absolutely not be as scoundrels as Zhang Yuan."
Gong Wenliang knelt before his parents. He no longer wanted to live the muddled life he had before. He was ashamed of his parents' guardianship over the years and would make amends with the rest of his life.
Gong Wenxing also knelt beside him. He had been the worst elder brother, never thinking of supporting the family for his parents, and instead habitually spending the money his younger brother earned through hard work.
Gong Wentao remained silent throughout. He was long past the age for deep brotherly affection. To put it bluntly, his feelings for his two elder brothers were not as deep as the feelings he had for the brothers who had gone through life and death with him.
Therefore, if they had any conscience, they should treat their parents better and make them happy. As for themselves, it was entirely unnecessary.
"You must all be well from now on. Do we still have food?"
Wang Fengling only worried if her children would go hungry. The rest were adults and no longer needed her to fret over them.
"Yes, the food you left us will last a long time if we are careful."
"That's good. We are also living on your younger brother's provisions now, so I won't give you any food."
"No, younger brother has already given us too much."
As he spoke, Gong Wenxing looked at Gong Wentao with eyes full of apology.
Gong Wentao disliked this feeling and could only turn and leave.