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Chapter 45: Guardian Knights

As they talked about the rumors of aliens, the car quickly stopped in Peach Blossom Village.

It was the season of peach tree fruiting, and the air was filled with the sweet fragrance of the fruits. However, Lu Yisheng, who was in a hurry to find a doctor, had no mood to appreciate the scenery.

Soon, he saw more than a dozen fruit farmers picking peaches in an orchard from a distance. A middle-aged woman, about forty or fifty years old, was standing there scolding the fruit pickers angrily.

"You heartless bunch! These are my family's peach trees and fields! Who gave you permission to touch them? Stop it, don't pick anymore!"

The fruit pickers ignored the woman, and seeing this, she rolled up her trouser legs, ready to rush forward to protect her peach trees. However, two young and strong men blocked her way, refusing to let her pass. The woman could only watch helplessly as the fruit pickers happily collected the ripe peaches into bamboo baskets.

"This is thievery in broad daylight!"

Seeing this, Lu Yisheng angrily took out his phone to call the police. However, his phone was pressed down by Chen An, and just when he was confused, a shout of 'Mom' made him even more puzzled.

The woman paused for a moment when she heard the shout, then quickly turned around. When she saw Chen Xuemei, the anger on her face instantly turned into a joyful smile. She immediately got up and hurried towards the two, leaving Chen Xuemei standing there awkwardly. She could only watch her mother ignore her, go to her son, and extend her hand, continuously patting Chen An's body to check on her grandson's condition.

"Anzi, it's only been a few months since Grandma saw you, and you've grown taller again."

"Grandma."

Chen An raised the large hand trying to ruffle his hair, looking at the woman who seemed as energetic as a young man. "Can you greet my mother first? You made her very embarrassed,uncle Lu, let me introduce you, this is my grandma, Chen Yonghua."

"This madam."

Lu Yisheng, unexpectedly encountering a 'familiar face,' raised his phone in confusion and said, "Do you seem to have encountered trouble? Do you need me to help you call the police?"

"Uh, call the police? Why call the police? These are just my fellow villagers."

Chen Yonghua shook her head repeatedly.

"But...,"

Lu Yisheng was at a loss as he looked at Chen Yonghua and then at the fruit pickers transporting peaches.

"Those farmers are helping my mom pick peaches. After picking, they will deliver all the peaches to my house."

Chen Xuemei explained on the side.

"A group of presumptuous people."

Chen Yonghua helplessly looked at the villagers waving to them, "I clearly retired from being a barefoot doctor a long time ago, but these fools still come every year to snatch my farm work... Clearly, these should be left for you, this lazy girl, to do."

"Mom, spare me."

Chen Xuemei, supporting Chen Yonghua's arm, said with a coquettish tone, "I'll cook something delicious for you tonight. By the way..."

Chen Xuemei paused for a moment, and with a hesitant tone, she asked softly, "Is Dad here?"

"No, he knew you would come back recently, so he left overnight. It angered me so much that I couldn't even drink water."

Chen Yonghua rolled her eyes, "I really don't understand you two, father and daughter, so stubborn after so many years."

"Cough– Mom, there are outsiders here."

Chen Xuemei begged repeatedly, and her grandmother stopped talking, looking at Lu Yisheng who seemed to be contemplating something.

"Madam, you just mentioned that you are a doctor, right?"

"Used to be."

"Then, are you famous in this area, well-known to everyone?"

"Well, I'm not sure about that," Chen Yonghua uncertainly shook her head. "But I should be quite well-known. After all, there aren't many people left who haven't been forced to take medicine by me."

"Madam– You're the doctor I've been looking for!"

Lu Yisheng's eyes shone as he looked at Chen Yonghua. "I didn't expect you to be a relative of my acquaintance. Although I find this coincidence a bit too much, let's put that aside. Please, you must examine my child's illness!"

"Illness? The child looks quite healthy."

Chen Yonghua looked puzzled at Lu Li, and Chen An felt a bit uneasy at this moment.

Originally, he planned to divert the road, return home ahead of Lu Yisheng, and persuade his grandmother to cooperate with him in staging a little drama. Encountering his grandmother on the way was beyond his expectations. Nevertheless, it was just a minor inconvenience. After all, he successfully triggered Lu Yisheng's fear. Even if his grandmother said that Lu Li wasn't sick, he would still be reluctant and entangled for some time. He could use this time...

"Hmm, this illness seems serious."

Chen Yonghua's serious expression actually made Lu Yisheng feel more at ease. He quickly asked, "What kind of illness is this?"

"This is an illness that makes it difficult for children to speak with their fathers when they grow up."

Chen Yonghua said with absolute certainty, leaving Lu Yisheng dumbfounded. "The name of this disease is quite long..."

"I don't know what it's called. I've seen many rural children with similar symptoms, so I have some knowledge of the conditions. I didn't expect city children to get this kind of illness too."

Chen Yonghua looked at Lu Li with pity, then turned to Lu Yisheng and said, "This is not the place to talk. Come to my yard, and you can tell me the details there."

Lu Yisheng nodded repeatedly, and under Chen Yonghua's guidance, they walked towards the yard. Chen An, leading Lu Li, was about to follow, but was stopped by a slap from his grandmother.

"Anzi, take this child for a walk in the village, get familiar with the surroundings. Some things... it's inconvenient for you kids to hear."

Chen An looked at his grandmother in surprise. He knew that his grandmother had accumulated a wealth of skills through years of practicing as a barefoot doctor.

However, he didn't expect it to come to this point, where even the subtle 'fear' Lu Li had for his strict father could be discerned at a glance.

Although Lu Yisheng wasn't very reassured, under the request of the 'divine doctor,' he still followed the other to the home of the renowned doctor.

"Hu..."

Seeing the adults leaving, Lu Li finally breathed a sigh of relief. The enthusiasm of the woman who seemed to be in her fifties scared her a bit, giving her a feeling similar to facing a dentist.

But now that the adults were gone, the power called 'Freedom' quickly filled her body.

"What should we do now?"

Lu Li looked at Chen An expectantly.

"Since my grandmother said it's inconvenient, let's just take a stroll around."

Chen An rubbed his chin. "Take this opportunity to let you get to know Peach Blossom Village. The people here are quite friendly."

"Well... that's the only thing I can acknowledge."

Lu Li said with a strange tone, gesturing for Chen An to look behind. Several children, similar in age to them, emerged from the roadside, trapping the two in a pincer movement. The leader, a child with a large hammer, scrutinized them up and down, seeming to confirm something.

Chen An also became vigilant, placing his hand on the Desert Eagle at his waist. The approaching children were armed with various wooden weapons, although they were made of wood, the hostile stance was evident.

At this moment, the child with the big hammer stepped forward two steps and solemnly said to the two.

"Gandalf Grandpa would like to see you, can you come with our Guardian Knights for a visit? I’m talking about the both of you — newcomers."