Chapter 58

With her parents gone, Zhang Dong was her only remaining relative.

What if she really told him the contents of the letter? Would he still recognize her then?

On the way back, Zhang Zhaodi was lost in thought, wondering if her parents were still alive, would they have chosen to tell Zhang Dong the truth.

Suddenly, a thunderclap echoed through the sky.

Then, a torrential downpour began, drenching both of them in just a few seconds.

Zhang Dong cursed, "What rotten weather!"

He quickly took off his jacket and draped it over Zhang Zhaodi's shoulders. "Let's go back quickly! You're so weak, don't get sick again from the rain!"

Feeling Zhang Dong's concern, Zhang Zhaodi felt a warm sensation in her heart.

The two of them ran down the mountain.

However, the heavy rain made the mountain path muddy.

Zhang Zhaodi slipped and was about to fall with a cry of "Ouch!"

Fortunately, Zhang Dong was quick to react, grabbing her arm and pulling her into his embrace.

"Are you okay?" Zhang Dong asked with concern.

Pain flashed across Zhang Zhaodi's face. "My ankle... it seems to be sprained again!"

A while ago, when their mud house collapsed, Zhang Zhaodi had already sprained her ankle.

Although Zhang Dong had helped her set it at the time, it takes a hundred days to fully recover from such an injury.

It hadn't healed yet, and now it was sprained again!

"I'll carry you back!" Zhang Dong said firmly.

He scooped Zhang Zhaodi into his arms and ran down the mountain in the rain.

After running for a while, Zhang Dong noticed that Zhang Zhaodi was shivering and huddled in his arms like a cold, little rabbit.

Of course, being drenched in cold rain, with her weak constitution, it was no wonder she was cold!

"Are you very cold? I'll warm you up!"

As he spoke, Zhang Dong changed his hold, cradling Zhang Zhaodi vertically so that her whole body pressed against his warm chest.

Zhang Zhaodi was startled by Zhang Dong's sudden action.

Instinctively, she tried to pull away.

But the next second, the warmth from Zhang Dong's chest made her reluctant to leave.

"It's not the first time I've been carried, and Dongzi is just being caring. No need to be shy!"

Zhang Zhaodi reassured herself, and her hands unconsciously wrapped around Zhang Dong's neck.

In this way, she clung to Zhang Dong like a koala, her whole body pressed tightly against his.

The heavy rain had already soaked their clothes, and since they were both wearing thin clothing, Zhang Dong could even feel the softness of Zhang Zhaodi's body!

Zhang Zhaodi, of course, could feel it too. Her face turned red, and she buried her head in Zhang Dong's chest, not daring to look up.

They didn't know how long they had been walking, maybe ten minutes, maybe longer.

But for Zhang Zhaodi, this was the most reassuring path she had ever walked.

In Zhang Dong's arms, she didn't need to worry about anything; just leaning against his chest was enough.

As they approached the village entrance, Zhang Dong accidentally stepped into a puddle, slipped, and stumbled with Zhang Zhaodi's scream.

Although he quickly regained his balance, his hand unconsciously slid down, and the hand that had been supporting Zhang Zhaodi's back landed on her firm buttocks.

Coincidentally, Zhang Zhaodi was wearing a white, breathable pair of casual pants today. Soaked by the rain, it was almost as if she wasn't wearing anything at all!

Zhang Dong even felt as if he was touching Zhang Zhaodi's skin.

For some reason, he suddenly recalled the scene a few days ago in the clinic when he had grabbed and rubbed Zhang Linna's buttocks.

Subconsciously, Zhang Dong did the same thing.

In that instant, both of them were stunned!

Zhang Zhaodi didn't expect Dongzi to grab her buttocks like a pervert.

Zhang Dong didn't expect that, in a daze, his hand would unconsciously make such a move!

The rain continued to pour, but Zhang Dong and Zhang Zhaodi were both stunned, unsure of what to do.

At this moment, Zhang Zhaodi's heart was in turmoil!

Why would Dongzi do such a thing?

Could it be that he has feelings for her?

But that's not right!

Although... according to the letter left by her father, they are not siblings, and her father even wanted her to marry Dongzi.

But after so many years of living together, she had always treated Dongzi as a younger brother!

And Dongzi didn't know about the letter her father left.

What should she do?

In just a few seconds, countless thoughts flashed through Zhang Zhaodi's mind.

Compared to her complex thoughts, Zhang Dong had only one thought.

Oh no! How could I be so careless?

It's all Zhang Linna's fault. If I hadn't thought about her enticing buttocks, I wouldn't have done that.

What should I do now?

Apologize immediately? Or pretend nothing happened?

As Zhang Dong was considering whether to slap himself, Zhang Zhaodi suddenly spoke.

"Winter... Winter, what happened just now... it was because of the fall. Don't... don't take it to heart!" Zhang Zhaodi said, blushing.

Hearing this, Zhang Dong was deeply moved, but he put on a serious face.

"Yes, it was because the road was slippery. Fortunately, we're almost in the village! The roads in the village are flat, so we won't slip again!" Zhang Dong said sternly.

With that, he carried Zhang Zhaodi toward Aunt Niu's house, unaware that Zhang Zhaodi had spat at him in her heart.

"Ugh! I didn't expect Winter to be so shameless like those dirty men! Taking advantage of me and still acting so righteous."

Then Zhang Zhaodi thought of something else.

"Looks like Winter is learning to be shameless. He'll probably find a girlfriend soon, then get married. When that happens..."

For some reason, the thought of Zhang Dong finding a girlfriend and getting married made Zhang Zhaodi feel a bit sour.

Suddenly, Zhang Zhaodi's whole body trembled.

Why would she have such a jealous thought?

Could it be that she had developed inappropriate feelings for Zhang Dong?

Back at Aunt Niu's house, Zhang Dong rushed in.

When Aunt Niu learned that Zhang Zhaodi had sprained her ankle again, she was shocked and quickly invited them inside.

She hurriedly brought dry towels for them to dry off and found a change of clothes for Zhang Zhaodi.

"Aunt Niu, I'll set my sister's bone first, and then she can change clothes!" Zhang Dong said to Aunt Niu.

With that, he held Zhang Zhaodi's ankle as he had done before.

But this time, Zhang Zhaodi couldn't help but shiver.

The feeling was different!

This time, when Zhang Dong touched her ankle, Zhang Zhaodi felt not fear of pain, but rather a shy blush at his touch.