CHAPTER 53: CHAPTER 53 ACCIDENT

Jiang Xiaoxiao ran straight to the entrance of the supply and marketing cooperative.

Before she could enter the backyard of the cooperative, she accidentally bumped into someone.

That person probably wasn’t watching their steps either, suddenly appearing out of nowhere.

Due to the force of the collision, both of them fell to the ground immediately.

Jiang Xiaoxiao’s elbow hit the stone on the ground, striking a nerve, causing her to gasp in pain.

Tears welled up in her eyes instantly.

A hand hurriedly helped her up.

"Are you alright? I’m sorry, comrade, I wasn’t watching where I was going. It’s all my fault."

The voice was surprisingly pleasant, steady, mellow, and deep.

Jiang Xiaoxiao felt that just listening to this voice could alleviate her pain.

She looked up.

"Oh, it’s you!"

"Ah, it’s you!"

Both of them recognized each other immediately, staring wide-eyed at one another.

Wasn’t this Song Moting?

"You weren’t watching where you were going either, almost knocking me to death."

Jiang Xiaoxiao couldn’t help but complain, tears continuously streaming down her face.

She really had no choice; even someone like her who suffered so much in a previous life felt the unbearable pain in her arm this time.

Song Moting looked at the girl in front of him with her fair skin and watery eyes, the tears rolling down her cheeks.

The anger he felt moments ago vanished instantly.

Quickly, he helped Jiang Xiaoxiao into the yard.

"Uncle, uncle, come quickly."

Song Moting swiftly checked Jiang Xiaoxiao’s arm.

He gently helped her move her arm, realizing there was no fracture, just the skin on her elbow was torn and bleeding profusely.

Only then did he breathe a sigh of relief.

"It’s okay, your arm just has a cut; it probably struck the ground earlier. It’ll heal if you rest a bit. Stop crying now. If you keep crying, it’ll seem like the Yellow River is flooding. It was my fault earlier, I wasn’t watching the road."

Apologizing humbly to the young girl, mainly because seeing her cry like that made it clear it was his fault.

He was afraid a louder voice would scare the young girl.

Director Song came out.

Seeing Jiang Xiaoxiao crying like a tearful mess and Song Moting standing helplessly beside her.

"What’s going on? Xiao Xiao, is he bullying you?"

He had just argued unpleasantly with his nephew.

Who would’ve thought this stubborn kid left angrily but turned back shortly after?

He thought his nephew’s temper had changed, and he could now make amends.

Unexpectedly, he ended up causing a big trouble.

Jiang Xiaoxiao didn’t actually feel much pain anymore; the wound was bleeding but was just a scrape. As for the severity of the injury, it wasn’t that serious.

However, now was a perfect opportunity.

Jiang Xiaoxiao remembered how Song Moting called Director Song "uncle."

She didn’t expect the director she usually saw at the cooperative to be Song Moting’s uncle; now it would be easy to let the uncle patch up the mess his nephew caused.

Otherwise, Director Song wouldn’t be so easy to ask favors from.

"Director Song, part of this is my fault too. I originally came to find you to buy milk powder. My niece is at home hungry and crying. I couldn’t find any milk powder vouchers, so I thought of asking you for help, to see if I could buy milk powder at a higher price.

I was in such a hurry that I walked too fast, not expecting someone to come out from the opposite side and knock me down."

You can’t ask for favors forcefully.

Director Song relaxed a bit.

The young girl was articulate, spreading the responsibility between both parties without solely blaming his nephew.

"You young lady shouldn’t be this anxious, and you young man, if you’re reckless while walking again, next time you might meet someone who isn’t as forgiving as Xiao Xiao. Look at how you bumped into her."

Song Moting was very apologetic.

"You are called Xiao Xiao, really sorry, I truly didn’t see you earlier. Xiao Xiao comrade, I will definitely be careful in the future and not bump into people again."

This comment amused Jiang Xiaoxiao.

"Mr. Song, isn’t that statement amusing? Are you planning to bump into someone again in the future? It’s really alright; I know you didn’t do it on purpose. Furthermore, this time, it’s partly my fault too."

Jiang Xiaoxiao’s generous attitude immediately pleased Director Song.

This young girl was so understanding, and since she came to ask for a favor, he ought to help her.

"Alright, come sit in the office. I’ll see what I can do about the milk powder you need. If I remember correctly, there are some damaged milk powder packs in the warehouse, but their quality is absolutely fine. Those damaged packs are actually going to be written off as a loss. I can have them retrieved and sell them to you as damaged goods.

We certainly can’t let your niece go hungry. Since your uncle isn’t here, you can come to me if you have any difficulties."

Very generously patting his chest and making a promise.

Such matters were quite simple for him as the director of the cooperative.

Jiang Xiaoxiao was so happy that she immediately jumped up, accidentally aggravating her arm wound, and cried out in pain.

Song Moting hurriedly supported her.

"Take it easy."

Jiang Xiaoxiao gave him a radiant smile.

Her dark, tear-stained eyes were like those of an innocent little deer, but the bright smile at the corner of her mouth was like the sun in the sky.

Especially the two small dimples that appeared when she smiled, making one’s heart melt.

"Alright, you fix the mistake you made. You take her to the nearby clinic to get some medicine; I’ll find the milk powder for Xiao Xiao."

Director Song made arrangements.

Promptly heading off to find the warehouse manager.

Song Moting accompanied Jiang Xiaoxiao to the clinic.

The clinic attendant examined her, performed some simple disinfection, and applied medicine. No bandaging was necessary.

They explained such wounds would heal naturally if left exposed for a day or two, not a major issue.

Once they came out, Song Moting suddenly realized that if he kept supporting the girl like this, it might become inappropriate.

Awkwardly, he released his hold.

Jiang Xiaoxiao didn’t notice Song Moting at all, only seeing Director Song quickly approaching with a netting bag containing five packs of milk powder.

She was already so happy she wanted to leap forward.

Her eyes couldn’t look away.

Song Moting, seeing the expressive little girl, couldn’t help but smile.

This girl wore her heart on her sleeve, crying so hard from pain earlier, but now beaming with joy, resembling a little squirrel spotting prey.

Director Song, seeing that Jiang Xiaoxiao was fine, immediately handed the netting bag to her.

"Mission accomplished, five packs of milk powder. If it’s not enough, I’ll think of more ways to get some milk powder vouchers from others. Take it, we can’t let our country’s future generation go hungry!"

Jiang Xiaoxiao burst into laughter, not expecting Director Song to be so humorous.

"Director Song, how much in total? I’ll pay you! You helped me out; I can’t let you pay out of pocket!"

She knew well enough that taking advantage in such matters wouldn’t leave a good impression on Director Song, and wouldn’t be beneficial for her uncle next time.

Director Song couldn’t help but nod, this young lady certainly possessed propriety.

Without him mentioning money, she didn’t pretend to be oblivious. Not wanting to take advantage in the slightest, which spoke highly of her being raised well.

"I originally thought of deducting from your uncle’s salary when he returns, but since you’re paying, alright then, I won’t take advantage of your uncle. It’s one point two per pack, five packs come to exactly six dollars."

Jiang Xiaoxiao took out six dollars from her pocket and handed it to Director Song.

"Thank you so much, Director Song, you are truly a great person."

After thanking him, she turned to leave, wanting to rush home to the hungry niece waiting for food.