Chapter 10 My Mom is Right

• "Xiaofan, sorry to embarrass you..."
• "It's alright, Village Chief."
• Lin Fan held back his laughter.
• After thinking for a moment, he asked, "Uncle Sun, I have something I want to ask you."
• "Yeah, go ahead."
• "Why do the villagers either give me a perfunctory greeting or avoid me when they see me?"
• Lin Fan had observed this in the morning.
• Rather than avoiding him, it was more like they were avoiding Zhang Ling.
• "Well, it's my fault. Some people in the village are superstitious, and there's a rumor going around that Zhang Hui can use witchcraft..."
• Sun Jianguo explained to Lin Fan one by one.
• This was also the reason why Zhang Ling and Chen Yanfang, mother and daughter, were being ostracized by the villagers.
• It turned out that someone in the village spread the rumor that Zhang Hui used witchcraft when he was alive.
• Lin Fan's family used to be close to Zhang Hui's family.
• In the end, Lin Fan's entire family, except for him, died.
• Zhang Hui also died two years ago.
• In the village, when such a thing spread, who would dare to have any contact with this family? They were all afraid.
• "What a joke, there are still people who believe in this nowadays?"
• Lin Fan's face completely darkened.
• He guessed that there must be someone who wanted to cause trouble.
• "Xiaofan, you know, our village is quite remote, and not many people go out. Their thinking is quite old-fashioned."
• Sun Jianguo continued, "Of course, there are also many people who don't believe it, but gradually, the number of people who used to have contact with the Zhang family has decreased."
• "Uncle Sun, who is spreading rumors about my uncle Hui? What is their purpose?"
• "I can't speculate on that. Maybe Zhang Hui's wife knows something."
• "Alright, I'll find an opportunity to help mediate. It's not right for a village to have such misunderstandings."
• Lin Fan said.
• "Haha! Xiaofan, your idea is really great!"
• Sun Jianguo was so happy!
• Lin Fan's thoughts were completely beneficial to the village.
• "Xiaofan, Uncle wants to confirm something with you. Are you really not leaving? Are you staying in this poor mountain village?"
• "Yes, I'm not leaving. This is my home. Uncle Sun, you can let everyone in the village know that I will continue my grandfather's legacy and become a local doctor. No matter what symptoms they have, they can come to me."
• "Oh! Xiaofan, are you serious?"
• Sun Jianguo almost jumped up.
• Lin Fan not only wanted to stay, but also wanted to inherit his grandfather's medical skills!
• This was a great thing.
• In those years, Lin Fan's grandfather was a famous local doctor in the nearby villages!
• A local doctor was a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner.
• "Yes, I have inherited my grandfather's medical skills and also studied medicine abroad."
• Lin Fan didn't say much, afraid that Sun Jianguo wouldn't understand.
• "Great! This is really great!!! Xiaofan, you must stay for dinner. I have to thank you on behalf of everyone!"
• "Xiaoling has already prepared dinner for me. Uncle Sun, next time."
• "Alright!"
• Watching Lin Fan leave, Sun Jianguo immediately went to tell his wife the good news.
• With his wife spreading the news, by tomorrow noon, the whole village would know.
• Dinner at Zhang Ling's house tonight was sumptuous.
• Stewed pork trotters with soybeans, braised pork ribs...
• As soon as Lin Fan entered the house, he smelled the delicious aroma.
• Zhang Ling's cooking skills were excellent!
• "Xiaoling, your brother Lin Fan is back. Serve the food quickly."
• "Aunt Chen, don't be so polite. I can do it myself."
• "Alright, treat this place as your own home. Don't be restrained."
• The more Chen Yanfang looked at Lin Fan, the more she liked him.
• An idea sprouted in her mind.
• "Xiaoling, can you help Aunt Chen with something?"
• "Huh? What trouble does Aunt Chen have? Just tell me, as long as I can do it, I won't refuse!"
• "Can Xiaoling stay at your house until school starts?"
• "Huh? What?"
• "Mom! What are you talking about?"
• Lin Fan was stunned.
• Zhang Ling was too embarrassed to lift her head!
• Her mom was being too obvious.
• She knew that she had always liked Lin Fan.
• But there was no need to rush things like this, right?
• "Xiaofan, don't misunderstand. It's mainly because the matter with Xu Niu and Zhang Quanli hasn't been resolved yet. I'm really afraid that they will sneak into the house in the middle of the night. It's not a big deal for me, but it's a different story for Xiaoling."
• Chen Yanfang explained helplessly.
• "Aunt Chen, don't worry. As long as I'm here, neither Xu Niu nor Xu Hu will be able to get close to this house."
• "Xiaofan, you just came back. You should stay in the old house, and Xiaoling can come with you. I have to guard the Zhang family's house."
• "Aunt Chen, about this..."
• Lin Fan didn't know what to say.
• Chen Yanfang had already said so much.
• Clearly, she wanted to matchmake him with Zhang Ling.
• "Xiaoling, talk to Aunt Chen. If we live together, it won't be good for your reputation."
• Lin Fan whispered to Zhang Ling.
• As long as she insisted on not going, it would be fine.
• "I think my mom is right. Lin Fan, are you willing to let me move in and live with you for a while until school starts?"
• "What? Xiaoling, what did you say later?"
• "I didn't say anything. Lin Fan, where do I sleep?"
• Zhang Ling blushed and couldn't bring herself to say it. Anyway, she would keep this matter in her heart.
• Lin Fan knew everything about Zhang Ling, including her hearing, so he was helpless.
• He had always treated Zhang Ling as his sister.
• How could he, a person stained with blood, defile Zhang Ling, who was like a piece of flawless white jade?
• "You can sleep in my old room."
• "Okay."
• Saying that, Zhang Ling spread the bedding she brought from home on the old wooden bed.
• Although it was old, this wooden bed was handcrafted by Lin Fan's grandfather and was very sturdy.
• After setting up the bed, the next step became a bit awkward because the bathing area in Lin Fan's house was not that concealed...
• Like most mountain villages, outside the main house, there was a kitchen, a livestock room, a toilet, and a bathing area...