At that moment, the chicken soup in the earthen pot began to bubble over. Hearing the sound, Yuanchun hurried over, lifted the lid, and pulled out two pieces of firewood to let the soup simmer over a low flame.
She looked at Shen Yi. "You're in luck. I just happened to catch a wild pheasant; I'll save you a bowl of the broth."
Shen Yi had been considering leaving, feeling it improper for a man and a woman to be alone together in a cave, but Yuanchun’s invitation prompted him to stay. He took a seat by the fire, his voice cool and steady as he said, "Comrade Xu, thank you for the herbs last time. My mother's cold has cleared up."
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