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Xu Songnian had packed all the sheep’s milk squeezed from home into a terracotta jar, ready to head out the door, “Mom, my sister and I are off to Third Auntie’s.”

Li Qingyin darted out of the kitchen, her voice laced with a blend of admonition and warmth, “When you get to your aunt’s place, I want you both to be on your best behavior. Whatever your eldest cousin-in-law asks of you, do it. Absorb everything like sponges, got it?”

Xu Songnian, with a hint of playful exasperation, replied, “Mom, you give us this speech every single time. We’ve got it memorized forwards and backwards.”

Li Qingyin’s laughter filled the air, “That’s my kids. Alright, off you go. Don’t be late.”

Xu Songnian smiled and said, “Yes, Mother.”

As they made their way through the courtyard, Xu Songnian gave Xiao Ye, the family wolf, a gentle pat on the head, “You’re on guard duty, buddy. If any bad guys come knocking, you knowwhat to do, right?”

Xiao Ye let out a low, affirming howl.

“Good boy. We’ll bring you back a treat tonight.” With the jar in hand and his sister by his side, Xu Songnian stepped out into the world.

In the Chu Village.

Xu Songnian’s first task upon arrival at the Chu residence was to pour the sheep’s milk from the jar into a basin for four little wolf cubs to feast on.

These cubs were even tinier than the ones Chu Qingzhi had found before, barely a month old, with eyes barely open.

Thanks to Xu Songnian’s knack for nurturing wolf cubs, Chu Qingzhi entrusted their care to him as well.

The cubs lapped up the milk with gusto, their tongues flicking back and forth, leaving their faces smeared with milk.

Amid this serene and joyful scene, a commotion suddenly erupted. Xu Songnian turned around to see…

A swarm of relatives, each leading one or two children around the age of ten, making their way into the courtyard.

Chu Rong’s cousin, Yang Hongming, called out, “Chu Rong, Chu Rong…”

Having just finished breakfast and gearing up for a day’s work, the Chu family was startled by the clamor. Chu Rong hurried out, his heart skipping a beat at the sight of so many relatives, “Please, come inside. We can talk over there.”

Over twenty relatives with their children in tow, some of whom had lost touch over the years, had now shown up.

Encouraged by Chu Rong’s welcoming demeanor, they all filed into the spacious living room with hopeful smiles.

Yang Hongming, playing the role of spokesman with a hint of flattery, ventured, “Chu Rong, your family’s business has grown so much, you must be in need of extra hands, right?”

They had heard a lot about Chu Rong’s family and were envious and jealous. They also heard that Shen Ruyue was helping Xu Songnian and Xu Wenlin. Thinking that their children were about the same age as them and might be accepted, they brought their children over.

Initially, they had hoped to work in the family’s workshop, but after a preliminary inquiry met with rejection, they had backed off.

Chu Rong was not surprised. “Actually, we’re not looking for more help right now. Where did you hear that we were?”

Chu Qingzhi, standing at the doorway, mentally applauded Chu Rong’s directness. Better to be straightforward than beat around the bush, leaving the others at a loss for words.

From the reactions of the relatives, it was obvious that after hearing Chu Rong’s words, they were not pleased.

After a moment of silence, Yang Hongming spoke up again, “Chu Rong, I was just jesting earlier. Our real hope is that, considering our familial ties, Ruyue could also take our children under her wing. We adults can handle the hardships, but the kids have their whole futures ahead of them. A little guidance from Ruyue could open up opportunities for them in the county town, either working as shop assistants or helping out your family. It could be a win-win, don’t you think?”

“Between strangers and kin, who’s more reliable? If the kids are groomed well, they’ll end up contributing to your family eventually.”

“Ruyue’s already mentoring Songnian and Wenlin; a few more wouldn’t make a difference, right?”

The relatives bombarded Chu Rong with persuasions, their voices melding into a buzzing cacophony that threatened to split his head open. “Stop!” he shouted, and the room fell into sudden silence.

At that moment, from the back of the crowd, a little girl around ten years old ran forward and knelt before Chu Rong, her forehead touching the ground in a deep bow, pleading, “Uncle, please, I beg you to agree. I will study hard, please…”

Her clothes, though not ragged, were patched up much like Chu Lan’s, her body frail and small, making her appear younger than her ten years. Tears streamed down her face as she spoke, evoking a deep sense of pity.

Chu Qingzhi’s gaze lingered on the little girl, noticing the bruises on her small arms, not just one, but several, as if inflicted by a switch. Was this child being abused?

“Father,” Chu Qingzhi suddenly spoke, “Let’s do this. We’ll take in all the children and nurture them carefully. However, after three months, we’ll hold an exam. Only those who score ninety or above can stay. During this period, any child who misbehaves or fails to comply with rules will be sent home immediately, no appeals, one chance only.” n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Chu Rong made the decision. “Alright, let’s do as Qingzhi says. If no one agrees, you can leave with the child now.”

His words effectively silenced everyone.

Yang Hongming, with a sycophantic smile, said, “Let’s all listen to our cousin. If anyone disagrees, you can leave now.”

After this, no one else dared to object.

Chu Qingzhi, with a firm tone, instructed, “Everyone, please sign up and then prepare your children. Be at our home by 8 a.m. sharp tomorrow for class. If you’re late, don’t bother coming.”

Yang Hongming inquired, “Do we need to bring anything?”

Chu Qingzhi replied, “No need to bring anything. Lunch will be provided at our house, and school ends at 6 p.m. Classes run six days a week with one day off, rain or shine.”

The idea was simple. If even one of these children turned out to be a talent, the investment would pay for itself. If not, consider it money spent for a bit of peace and quiet. The resolution was necessary either way.

The promise of a free lunch lit up everyone’s eyes, especially the children’s, who swallowed hard, their gazes filled with longing.

Shen Ruyue brought over paper and pen, “Come, line up to register.”

“Go on, go on…” The parents gently pushed their children forward, urging them.

The children, usually boisterous, now queued timidly, their eyes darting around nervously.

With twenty-eight children, it was the perfect number for a small class. After registration, the relatives led their children home, somewhat disappointed but satisfied their objective was achieved.

“I’ll go look for a schoolhouse and furniture,” Chu Qingzhi said, heading out.

Wu Yaqing followed, “Qingzhi, let’s go together.”

Chu Qingzhi nodded. “Ok.”

After some searching, they arrived at the village’s ancestral hall, “This place is spacious. Renting it for three months should be agreeable to the village chief, right?”

Wu Yaqing, with a boldness born of wealth, declared, “If he disagrees, we’ll persuade him with money. There’s nothing that money can’t solve in my experience.”

Chu Qingzhi didn’t knowwhat to say.

Indeed, a very sound argument!

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Chu Qingzhi and Wu Yaqing visited the village chief, explained their purpose, and offered to rent the ancestral hall for three months at the rate of one tael of silver per month.

The village chief agreed immediately, recognizing that reading and education were among the finest pursuits, and that the sound of diligent study would be a fitting tribute to the ancestors.

With the location for the school settled, the next challenge was finding furniture.

At this moment, Grandpa Chu walked over. “Head south to Xu Village. There’s an old schoolhouse there that’s been gathering dust since the teacher passed away. Should have all the desks and chairs we need.”

This was a huge help. Chu Qingzhi said, “I’ll go and negotiate immediately.”

So, Chu Qingzhi and Wu Yaqing hopped on their horses and galloped off to the abandoned schoolhouse.

Riding made for a swift journey, and soon, they were there.

The schoolhouse, also the late teacher’s home, sat quietly at the edge of Xu Village. After the teacher’s death, his family had moved to the county, leaving the place deserted.

But as fate would have it, today marked the teacher’s death anniversary, and his family had returned for remembrance. Chu Qingzhi, who’d been thinking she’d need to track them down in the county, found them right there.

The teacher’s family didn’t make a fuss when they heard why she’d come. They agreed to let her take whatever she needed from the schoolhouse for three taels of silver.

Chu Qingzhi didn’t hesitate to pay up, then enlisted some villagers to help clear out the place. Since she’d already forked over the silver, she figured she might as well get her money’s worth.

Back in the village, they decked out the ancestral hall, turning it into a bona fide classroom.

Now, there was one last question. Who would teach the children?

Chu Qingzhi was on the hunt for talents who could contribute to the family biz, and your average Joe teacher just wouldn’t cut it. As for family members…

Chu Xuhua and Shen Ruyue were up to their eyeballs in business, no chance there.

Chu Xujin was tied up with daily duties at the county office, leaving Ge Lihua, a constable with a bit more flexibility, as a potential backup.

Chu Qingning was still mastering the art of medicine but had a more open schedule, making her another backup option.

As for Chu Qingzhi, the family linchpin, she was swamped with responsibilities, only free in the evenings.

The four youngest in the Chu clan weren’t even in the running.

Wu Yaqing and Hong Yujun, though busy, had more leeway in their schedules and were also considered as backups.

Gathering the potential candidates, Chu Qingzhi laid out the plan for classes. “We’ll teach two subjects: literacy and arithmetic. For literacy, we’re covering over two thousand common characters, aiming to cram it all into two and a half months.”

“For arithmetic, we’ll focus on the nuts and bolts that’ll come in handy for our business. Oh, and memorizing the multiplication table is a must, but that’s child’s play…”

Chu Qingzhi went over the curriculum in detail before polling the group for their thoughts.

Ge Lihua stepped up to the plate for literacy, with Wu Yaqing as her wingman.

Chu Qingning would tackle arithmetic, assisted by Hong Yujun.

Chu Qingzhi herself would pitch in with lesson prep in the evenings.

And just like that, the plan to school the kids was a go.

Chu Qingzhi made another trip to the village chief’s home, this time seeking the chief’s wife.

Qingzhi, just say what you need,” the chief s wife greeted her warmly.

Without beating around the bush, Chu Qingzhi got straight to the point, “I’m in need of two people to prepare lunch for the children starting from tomorrow. It’ll be at my elder brother’s place. We’ll provide the ingredients. It’s for three months. Would you have the time?”

The chief’s wife agreed readily. “Alright, leave this to me.”

Chu Qingzhi expressed her gratitude, “Thankyou so much, ma’am.”

With a wave of her hand, the chief’s wife brushed off the thanks, “It’s nothing, really. No trouble at all.”

After a bit more small talk, Chu Qingzhi hurried off again.

On her way back, she caught up with Chu Haodong, who was in charge of procuring supplies for the workshop. She handed him a shopping list to include ingredients for the kids’ meals in his next run.

Chu Haodong nodded in agreement.

With this new task on her plate, Chu Qingzhi found her morning quickly consumed by a flurry of preparations.

In the military camp.

Inside a tent set up for ancient-style medical experiments, Yuan Hongjun sniffed a bottle of anesthetic, detecting nothing but its intended medicinal scent. After a couple of shakes, he proposed, “Master, shall I test the anesthetic’s effect?”

“You can try,” Chu Qingzhi consented, “but don’t use too much. It’s highly concentrated and can numb for up to three hours. We’ve got a surgery for Yan Yixian soon. Don’t delay it.”

Yuan Hongjun nodded cautiously and dabbed a bit of the anesthetic on his leg with a silver needle.

After a moment of pain, his calf felt numb.

Bao Linjiang, who had been watching closely, inquired after a while, “How does it feel?”

Yuan Hongjun touched his calf. There were palm-sized areas that he couldn’t feel. He gestured at the areas that he couldn’t feel and said, “The effect is very good. Just that tiny amount, and I can’t feel a thing here.”

Excited, Bao Linjiang wanted to try it too.

Chu Qingzhi stopped him, “Let’s finish Yan Yixian’s surgery first.”

Bao Linjiangcomplied, “Yes,Master.”

Yan Yixian was in the tent next door. This tent was newly built and had been sprayed with disinfectant. It had been completely disinfected. In the middle was a rectangular operating table covered with a snow-white cloth. There was a small table beside it. Nothing was placed on it for the time being.

A few footsteps sounded. Then, Chu Qingzhi, Yuan Hongjun, and Bao Linjiang, who were wearing special clothes, appeared. They were holding a small iron ’ plate with many medical equipment and medicine bottles on it. They looked very formal and solemn.

Chu Qingzhi placed the small plate on the table and handed the medicine on the small plate to Yan Yixian. “Drink the medicine. You’ll fall into a deep sleep later. We’ll use anesthetic during the operation. You won’t feel any pain. In short, when you wake up, your leg will already be treated.”

Yan Yixian glanced at the three of them and thought to himself that if he succeeded, he would be able to return to normal in the future. On the other hand, the situation would not be worse. He would take a gamble.

After thinking it through, he took the medicine bowl and drank it in one gulp. Chu Qingzhi said, “The medicine is very effective. You can lie on the operating table now.”

Yan Yixian listened to her and acted accordingly. The moment he lay down, he felt sleepy. He looked at Chu Qingzhi trustingly and closed his eyes.

Chu Qingzhi and her disciples, meticulously prepared and after disinfecting themselves with antiseptic, began the operation.

Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang were especially excited. This was a domain they had never touched before. It was as if they had opened the door to a new century and were exploring the unknown but exciting things.

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There’s a technique known as internal viewing, and Chu Qingzhi, having practiced it on herself countless times, knows her body’s anatomy like the back of her hand. This technique can also be applied to others, making minor surgeries a breeze.

For her two disciples, witnessing this for the first time, Chu Qingzhi didn’t let them wield the scalpel but rather observed. And under her guidance, their understanding of medicine deepened anew.

Despite the incisions, there was no bloodshed; a couple of cuts revealed the fractured bone…

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Under their watchful eyes, Chu Qingzhi meticulously removed the tiny, useless bone fragments. The larger pieces were secured with bone screws, which would eventually integrate with the bone, eliminating the need for removal. This step, akin to threading a needle, was intricate and took a full hour. Following that, she stitched the flesh, applied medicine, and bandaged the wound.

Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang exchanged looks. It seemed straightforward, yet the thought of attempting it themselves was daunting.

Chu Qingzhi instructed her disciples, “From nowon, practice dissection on freshly deceased animals until you can perform it without causing bleeding. Only then can we talk about operating on people.”

They solemnly agreed, understanding the gravity of performing surgery without the requisite skill.

After checking on Yan Yixian, who looked stable, Chu Qingzhi said, “Once he wakes up, brew him a bowl of anti-inflammatory medicine.”

She had taught them the recipe long ago.

“Yes, Master.”

After leaving the surgery tent, Chu Qingzhi returned to her dispensary, shedding her surgical attire.

“I must leave now. Once he wakes and has taken his medicine, have him sent home. Tell him to rest for three months. After that, he can resume normal activities. If he disregards the advice, the surgery would have been for naught, and he’ll suffer lifelong complications.”

“Master, we understand.”

With that, Chu Qingzhi departed from the camp.

After seeing her off, Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang discussed where to procure animal corpses for dissection practice.

Yuan Hongjun frowned, “Little Abalone, to reach Master’s level, we’ll need quite a few animal corpses, won’t we?”

Bao Linjiang, ever so confident, boasted, “I know what you’re thinking, and I’ve already figured out where to get them.”

Yuan Hongjun immediately asked, “Where?”

Bao Linjiang hesitated, then teased, “Why should I tell you?”

Yuan Hongjun, resorting to blackmail, threatened with a grin, “If you don’t tell me, I’ll spill to Rong Shiyu that you were still wetting your bed at seven.”

Bao Linjiang, outraged, retorted, “Who wet their bed at seven?”

Yuan Hongjundeclared, “You did!”

After a glaring match, Bao Linjiangcooled down and proposed, “Let’s duel!”

Yuan Hongjun gestured, “Bring it on!”

However, their duel never materialized, as Yan Yixian soon woke up…

Eventually, Bao Linjiang, in a grand gesture of magnanimity, revealed the source of animal corpses: the camp’s kitchen staff.

The military camp’s daily poultry slaughtering provided an abundance of fresh specimens, ensuring they’d never run short.

At the Chu Family Paper Mill.

In the study, Chu Feng placed a booklet in front of Chu Qingzhi, “Sister Qingzhi, here’s the evaluation chart for everyone in the workshop, absolutely fair.”

Chu Qingzhi, without a word, began to meticulously review the booklet.

The workshop, including the gatekeeper, now had a total of thirty-five people. Chu Feng scored each person daily based on his observations, a secret process intended to aid Chu Qingzhi in selecting supervisors for the workshop.

After going through the list from top to bottom, she picked out the three highest-scoring individuals: Chu Qingxiang, Gao Zhenghui, and Yu Yongsheng. “Brother Feng, please call these three to the study. I need to speak with them.”

“I’ll get them right away.”

Chu Qingzhi’s plan was for these three to start producing tissue paper. Once they were trained, she intended to expand the operation to form a production line.

Going forward, the workshop would produce three products: packaging paper, Xuan paper, and tissue paper.

Chu Feng quickly summoned the individuals. Chu Qingxiang was from Chu Village, while the other two were former paper mill employees who had pleaded with Chu Qingzhi to let them return after hearing the paper mill was reopening. Considering their families’ poor circumstances, Chu Qingzhi had agreed.

Chu Qingzhi’s gaze swept over the three men, “Let’s get straight to the point. I plan to produce a completely new kind of paper…”

She stood up, handing each of them a piece of tissue paper, “What you’re holding is what I want you to make. I’ve brought you here to switch to producing this type of paper. I won’t force you; those willing to stay can stay, and those unwilling can leave. Think it over.”

These people followed the master of paper-making because they wanted to learn paper-making techniques. This was a very popular industry with a good future. They might not be willing to give up.

As expected, Yu Yongsheng hesitated and, after struggling internally for a while, apologized to Chu Qingzhi and left the study.

Chu Qingzhi wasn’t bothered as two were still interested. “Brother Feng, call Sun Hongchuan in.”

“Okay.”

Sun Hongchuan arrived quickly, “Miss, the manager told me. I’m willing.”

“Good,” Chu Qingzhi stood, “Follow me.”

She led the three to the paper-making room where she conducted her experiments. She explained the concept, production process, and market potential of tissue paper before moving on to hands-on training.

After hearing Chu Qingzhi’s explanation, the men felt a surge of enthusiasm, approaching the task with unprecedented seriousness.

Within half an hour, they had gotten the hang of it, and Chu Qingzhi left them to their work.

She returned to the study to design the packaging for the tissue paper, planning to produce some samples.

With samples ready, she could start discussing business.

In the Chu family in the county city.

The butler rushed into the inner hall, his face etched with tension, “Madam, the debt collectors are here again.”

Wang Peifang was at her wit’s end. Since Chu Zhongyuan’s death, the family business had declined daily, leading to the gradual downfall of the Chu household. Shops were sold, businesses were transferred, and the servants had been dismissed one by one, leaving only the mansion and the aging butler.

Chu Zhongyuan’s parents couldn’t bear the news of their son’s death and had deteriorated physically. Blaming them, Wang Peifang had forcefully sent them back to the village, where they now lived in poverty.

Her son was constantly ill, and most of the family’s remaining funds were spent on his medical bills.

The relentless knocking terrified Wang Peifang, who couldn’t bear the pressure anymore. She yelled, “Butler, open the door. Let them take whatever they want and get them to leave.”

But the debt collectors, seeing her vulnerable state, took over the Chu residence, evicting her and her son along with the old butler.

With a heavy heart, the butler said, “Madam, I must leave now. Take care of yourself and the young master.” He then walked away without looking back.

“Butler, butler…” Wang Peifang’s cries went unanswered. In her moment of despair, she thought of Chu Qingzhi, “That’s right, it’s time to seek help from Chu Qingzhi, who we’ve raised for over a decade.”

With this thought, Wang Peifang led her son towards Chu Village.

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As the sun neared the horizon, igniting the sky with a blaze of fiery reds, Wang Peifang, no longer the picture of past elegance, trudged towards Chu Village with a bundle on her back…

Stepping onto the smooth cobblestone road, she was taken aback by the transformation from the previously uneven path. The village seemed wealthier now, which secretly pleased her, thinking she wouldn’t have to endure

hardship anymore.

Her son, Chu Yanwen, nearly two years old, was dragged along, complaining of the pain in his hand, “Mom, where are we going?”

Wang Peifang looked down at him, “We’re going to Chu Qingzhi’s home. Her family is wealthy now. We can live well with them.”

Chu Yanwen asked in confusion, “Who’s Chu Qingzhi?

Wang Peifang paused before explaining, “She was once my foster daughter, who was sent back later.”

Chu Yanwen nodded, not fully understanding.

As they continued their conversation, the changed landscape of Chu Village unfolded before them.

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The village bore little resemblance to what Wang Peifang remembered, with new houses everywhere, red peppers, mountain berries, and corn hanging under the eaves, and well-maintained flower-lined cobblestone paths. The villagers, appearing relaxed, were returning home with their hoes over their shoulders.

Delighted by these changes, Wang Peifang felt that living in this picturesque village was no less than residing in the county city.

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Their arrival piqued the villagers’ curiosity, but no one recognized them. Wang Peifang had changed too much; age, hardship, and the presence of a child rendered her unrecognizable from her former self.

Feeling uncomfortable, as she used to enter the village by carriage, Wang Peifang steeled herself for the sake of finding refuge and headed towards Chu Qingzhi’s home.

She walked to the entrance of Chu Qingzhi’s house and happened to catch Li Qingyu and the others returning home from farming. They looked at each other and the atmosphere was awkward.

After a brief standoff, Li Qingyu broke the silence, “Why are you here?”

Trying to maintain her dignity, Wang Peifang arrogantly responded, “We’ve come to seek refuge with Chu Qingzhi. Where is she?

Many villagers revealed looks of disdain. They had all come to seek refuge, but they still acted like this.

Li Qingyu frowned. Seek refuge? “Qingzhi is still busy outside. She won’t be home for a while.”

Wang Peifang indignantly retorted, “What kind of behavior is this for a young lady, always out and about? What time is it, and she’s still not home?”

The villagers’ looks turned from disdain to disbelief at her foolishness.

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Li Qingyu was unhappy. “Qingzhi is my daughter. What she’s doing has nothing to do with you. Go back to where you came from.” They had cut ties, but she still came to seek refuge. Why was she so annoying?

When Wang Peifang heard that Li Qingyu wanted to chase her away, she immediately said, “I raised Chu Qingzhi for 15 years. Now that my family is in dire straits, you don’t care. Is this how you treat people?”

Li Qingyu grew angrier, “You did raise Qingzhi for fifteen years, but didn’t you send her away in the end? When Chu Rong went to fetch her, you declared that from then on, Qingzhi had nothing to do with your family. Those were your words. What are you trying to say now?”

Wang Peifang felt guilty. “I was just saying that out of anger.”

Li Qingyu, however, was unyielding, “You might have said it in anger, but we took it seriously. Madam Chu, our family does not welcome you; please leave.” Leave? Wang Peifang couldn’t possibly consider leaving, especially now that she knew of Chu Qingzhi’s wealthy life. She wanted to stay and enjoy the good life. She quickly changed her tune, “Qingyu, we’re all family. Let’s forget about the past.”

The onlookers couldn’t believe her shamelessness.

Li Qingyu rejected her outright, “We’re not family. Don’t try to claim relations with us. The moment we took Qingzhi back, any ties between our families were severed.”

Wang Peifang, struggling to maintain her composure, argued, “Li Qingyu, are you being ungrateful? Chu Qingzhi was raised by me. Even if you took her back, she was raised by me.”

Li Qingyu retorted sharply, “Raised by you? You never treated Qingzhi well. She was so thin when she returned to us, you know that better than anyone.” Wang Peifang tried to defend herself, “What could I do if she was naturally frail?”

Hearing this, Li Qingyu’s anger intensified, “And yet, she wasn’t frail after returning to us, was she?”

Wang Peifang, desperately clinging to her narrative, suggested, “Maybe Chu Qingzhi just couldn’t adapt to the lifestyle of a wealthy family and found your simple meals more to her liking?”

The crowd was appalled by her reasoning.

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Li Qingyu, nearing her limit, demanded, “We don’t welcome you here. Leave!” Wang Peifang planned to stay at Chu Qingzhi’s house with her son and ignored Li Qingyu’s words.

That’s when Chu Qingzhi arrived, attracting the attention of many villagers who made way for her.

Seeing Chu Qingzhi, Wang Peifang approached her eagerly, as if a starving person had spotted food, “Qingzhi, you’re back?”

Chu Qingzhi glanced at Wang Peifang indifferently, immediately grasping the situation.

Wang Peifang was bankrupt and had no choice but to look for her.

Chu Qingzhi asked blankly, “Who are you?’

Stunned, Wang Peifang stared at Chu Qingzhi, “Don’t you remember me? I’m your foster mother, Wang Peifang.”

Chu Qingzhi shook her head, estranged, “I’m sorry, I don’t know you. Mom, Dad, let’s go home. I’m hungry.”

Li Qingyu quickly responded, “I’ll make you something to eat. Have some snacks in the meantime.”

“Okay,” Chu Qingzhi walked towards the yard, treating Wang Peifang as if she were invisible.

Wang Peifangblocked Chu Qingzhi’s path, both desperate and angry, “Chu Qingzhi, you can’t be ungrateful. Now that your brother and I have nowhere to go, you have to take care of us.”

Chu Qingzhi sneered in her heart and turned to ask everyone, “Was I ever adopted?”

The crowd unanimously replied, “No.”

Wang Peifang didn’t expect Chu Qingzhi to be so popular. Everyone in the village was on her side. “How can you say no? You lived with me until you were fifteen. I raised you.”

Chu Qingzhi looked innocently at her, “Madam, are you delusional? Everyone says I wasn’t adopted by anyone, yet you insist you raised me. Are you trying to scam me?”

Wang Peifang, growing more desperate, “Scam you? What I’m saying is the truth. If I hadn’t raised you, how would I know your name is Chu Qingzhi?

Chu Qingzhi feigned innocence, “Nowadays, probably everyone in the county knows me. Knowing my name isn’t strange at all!”

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Wang Peifang was frantic, as Chu Qingzhi pretended not to recognize her. Desperate to prove their connection, she claimed, “There’s a begonia-shaped birthmark on your forearm…”

Calmly, Chu Qingzhi rolled up her sleeve to reveal a smooth, unblemished arm, questioning, “Ma’am, could you be mistaking me for someone else?”

Wang Peifang reached out, trying to grasp Chu Qingzhi’s arm for a closer look, but Chu Qingzhi swiftly withdrew, leaving Wang grasping at thin air, “Impossible, how could it not be there? I remember it clearly, how could it…” I ve really learned something today. I’ve seen so many scams, but this is the first time I’ve seen such a scam.”

“That’s right. She’s too shameless. It’s fine if she extorts others, but she even brought her son along. Poor kid.”

“Better leave before we take action. We won’t be responsible for what happens next.”

Without Chu Qingzhi needing to say a word, the villagers rallied to her defense, ushering Wang Peifang out of the village amidst jeers and taunts.

Seeing Wang Peifang reluctant to leave, the villagers went as far as to summon guard dogs to prevent her re-entry into the village.

Defeated and bitter, Wang Peifang spat in disdain, her dreams of affluence shattered. Reluctantly, she took her son to seek refuge with Chu Zhongyuan’s parents.

However, she was really not used to living in poverty. In a few days, she abandoned her son and ran away. Later, someone said that they had seen her among the beggars in the county. At that time, she was already delirious.

Chu Zhongyuan’s parents, already struggling, found their burdens compounded with another mouth to feed. Their health declined, and they passed away over the years.

Chu Yanwen, left to fend for himself, eventually fell into bad company and met a tragic end at the hands of local thugs.

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Yunfei School.

Next to the school stood a unique stationery shop run by a woman in her mid -twenties named Qiu Meiyun.

Left alone after the deaths of her husband and in-laws three years prior, she managed the shop by herself.

A maid emerged, handing Qiu Meiyun a lunchbox, “Madam, the soup is ready.” “I’ll be back soon. Watch the shop for me,” Qiu Meiyun said, leaving with the lunchbox. She entered Yunfei School through the back, heading straight for Yan Yixian’s quarters.

The school’s back entrance was loosely monitored, resembling a residential area. People often delivered things through the backdoor, but there was a door at the front from the back door. Outsiders were not allowed to step through this door.

When she reached the entrance of the courtyard, Qiu Meiyun stopped in her tracks and secretly encouraged herself. Then, she walked into the courtyard.

Yan Yixian was lying on the bed. The effects of the anesthetic were gradually fading. He did not dare to move at all.

He lived alone. Thinking that there was no one to take care of him after the surgery, he bought an honest young man to take care of his food and daily life during this period of time.

The youth was making tonic soup when he heard footsteps and came out to see, “Who are you?”

Startled, Qiu Meiyun asked, “And you are?”

” I was bought by the master to help out. Do you need something?” the youth replied timidly.

Glancing towards Yan Yixian’s room, Qiu Meiyun handed over the lunchbox, “I made this soup. Give it to your master.” She then hurriedly left.

The youth, carrying the lunchbox, relayed Qiu Meiyun’s visit to Yan Yixian.

Yan Yixian knew Qiu Meiyun as he often bought stationery supplies from her. It could be said that the two of them were very familiar with each other.

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They were all people who had experienced relationships. This small action was enough for him to understand Qiu Meiyun’s thoughts.

“Give me a bowl of soup. I’m hungry.”

“Yes, Master.”

In the Chu Village.

With dinner still a while away, Chu Qingzhi headed to Chu Qingning’s room to

mix “softener,” “conditioner,” and “toughener.”

Chu Qingning assisted her.

Chu Xuyao knocked and entered, “Fourth sister, fifth sister.”

Chu Qingning turned around, “What brings you here?”

“I wanted to thank fifth sister,” Chu Xuyao looked at Chu Qingzhi with admiration and respect, “Fifth sister, thank you for treating Teacher Yan’s leg.”

Chu Qingzhi continued her work while talking, “Have you seen him?”

Chu Xuyao came closer, watching her mix the medicines, “Yes, I visited him.

He’s bedridden, says his leg hurts a bit and he’s scared to move.”

Chu Qingzhi reassured, “He needs to rest for a while, he’ll be fine.”

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Chu Xuyao nodded, happily saying, “Fifth sister, once he recovers, he’ll start teaching us.”

Chu Qingzhi looked at him, “He doesn’t teach you?”

Chu Xuyao shook his head, “He only teaches advanced students. We’re not even considered formal students yet, but he promised me, once his leg heals, he will teach us.”

Chu Qingzhi was surprised at Yan Yixian’s prestige, “Then make sure you listen carefully. Is the student examination coming up?”

Chu Xuyao gestured three fingers, “In three days.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled, “Are you confident?”

Chu Xuyao nodded firmly, “Yes, I’ll pass the student exam, then aim for the scholar exam. Once my brother and I become scholars, our family will be exempt from taxes.”

Avery practical goal. Chu Qingzhi asked further, “Where’s the exam held?”

Chu Xuyao’s eyes shone with hope, “There’s a special examination hall in the county office. That’s where everyone goes.”

Chu Qingzhi nodded, “I’ll take you and Xuyuan there.” n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

“Ok.”

Wu Yaqing entered Chu Qingzhi’s room, spreading a simple map she had drawn on the table, “Qingzhi, look, I’ve marked the vacant shops in the county city.” Chu Qingzhi examined the map, which highlighted ten locations, including central, mid, and peripheral areas of the county city.

“Which location do you prefer?”

Wu Yaqing pointed to a shop at a crossroads, “Here, it’s bustling. If we open our shop here, the business will surely thrive.”

Chu Qingzhi, however, was skeptical about Wu Yaqing’s chosen location. Despite its prime location in the heart of the county city, surrounded by luxury stores, a bookstore might not fare well among them.

She shared her thoughts in detail with Wu Yaqing.

When Wu Yaqing heard this, she thought about it carefully. Yes, she was most familiar with such streets, but she had never seen any bookstore on such streets.

“Qingzhi, where do you think would be suitable, then?”

Chu Qingzhi pointed to the map, “Here.”

She indicated a location near the back gate of Yunfei School, surrounded by food streets frequented by the school’s students for meals.

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Chapter 686

Uninvited Guest

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The streets sold everything except for books.

Books were a luxury item among luxury goods. They were high and mighty. No one would open a bookstore in this place.

Chu Qingzhi explained to Wu Yaqing the benefits of opening a bookstore near the back street of Yunfei School. Once Wu Yaqing’s bookstore was up and running, it could also sell paper from their own workshop at a lower price, which would surely be good for business.

After some thought, Wu Yaqing found Chu Qingzhi’s reasoning sound. “I’ll secure a location for the shop tomorrow,” she decided.

Chu Qingzhi then proposed, “Yaqing, how about we innovate a bit?”

Wu Yaqing was puzzled, “What do you mean?”

Chu Qingzhi shared the Starbucks business model with Wu Yaqing, suggesting they adapt it by replacing coffee and other foods with items from their era, creating a sort of ancient Starbucks vibe.

Wu Yaqing considered, “So, you’re saying we set up stylish tables and chairs in the bookstore where people can read while ordering some snacks or purchasing certain items.”

“They could also buy books to take home, offering a range of options to suit the customer’s preference.”

“Exactly,” Chu Qingzhi affirmed.

“Such a fresh idea! I’ve never seen anyone open a store like this before,” Wu Yaqing admired. “I’ll renovate the two-story shop according to your idea. It’s going to look great and do well in business.”

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“I believe in you.”

Chu Qingzhi and Wu Yaqing left the room together, calling Chu Qingning, Ge Lihua, and Hong Yujun to the hall to discuss the next day’s lessons.

In the Chu Village.

The dawn light, tinged with darkness, blanketed the earth, casting everything in a hazy glow. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Tian Xiaoqiu, dragging her frail and tired body, entered Chu Village. Despite feeling unwell, her eyes shone brightly.

Her aunt’s scolding echoed in her ears, but the sight of Chu Village’s prosperity slowly faded those sounds away.

Standing in front of Chu Qingzhi’s house, Tian Xiaoqiu gazed at the luxurious western-style building, envying it and silently resolving to stay.

At that moment, two wolves, sensing a stranger, ran out—one from the yard and the other from the workshop, followed by Da Bai, who had been guarding the workshop all night.

This scene frightened Tian Xiaoqiu. She screamed and curled up with her head in her hands.

The scream attracted the attention of the Chu family. Chu Qingzhi came to the balcony and glanced around. It was the young girl who knelt in front of Chu Rong to plead to be accepted.

Why had she come so early?

As Chu Qingzhi pondered, Li Qingyu approached the gate, opened it, and led Tian Xiaoqiu inside, “Xiaoqiu, don’t be afraid. They’re gentle and won’t bite.”

Feeling the gentle touch on her hand, Tian Xiaoqiu’s fear eased slightly, “Auntie.”

“Let’s talk inside,” Li Qingyu said kindly.

Once inside, the family resumed their activities, and Li Qingyu asked Tian Xiaoqiu to sit, gently inquiring, “Why did you come so early?”

Tian Xiaoqiu, looking down and clutching her sleeves nervously, said, “I, I wanted to come early to help.” In reality, she had been driven out by her aunt to skip breakfast.

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Li Qingyu touched Tian Xiaoqiu’s head. “Have you had breakfast?”

Tian Xiaoqiu shook his head.

Li Qingyu sighed. Because Tian Xiaoqiu’s mother couldn’t stand the poverty in the family, she ran away with someone when she wasn’t even two years old.

Her father was so traumatized that he couldn’t recover and died of alcohol abuse. Now, Tian Xiaoqiu was the only one left in the family.

Her uncle and aunt had taken over her family’s house and two acres of land, claiming to raise her but treated her poorly, which was truly pitiable.

“Just wait a bit; we’re about to have dinner. You can join us.”

Tian Xiaoqiu quickly said, “Auntie, let me help you with chores. I can do anything…”

Seeing the hope in Tian Xiaoqiu’s eyes, Li Qingyu agreed, “Then come help me with the bowls.”

Tian Xiaoqiu was overjoyed, “Yes, Auntie.”

The village brightened under the sun, turning Chu Village into a picturesque scene reminiscent of a vibrant autumn painting.

Children arrived one by one for their lessons, led by Chu Qingzhi to the ancestral hall for roll call.

Some children were accompanied by their parents to the hall.

Curious villagers also made their way over, adding to the bustling scene at the entrance of the hall.

All the children who had registered the day before showed up without issue. Chu Qingzhi started to talk about the rules.

“First, remain quiet during class. No looking around, talking, or sleeping, among other things.”

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“Second, complete the homework assigned. If not, don’t bother coming the next day. You won’t be allowed to continue attending.”

“Third, if you intentionally damage the pens, ink, paper, or inkstones provided, you must pay for them.”

After setting numerous rules and posting them at the entrance and exit of the classroom for all to see—even if the kids couldn’t read, they understood the gist.

“Next, we’ll have our first class…” Chu Qingzhi left the classroom and Ge Lihua walked in with a book.

At the front of the classroom, Chu Qingzhi had made a blackboard from black wooden planks and created chalk from lime, tasks she found quite easy.

Ge Lihua wrote “one, two,…, ten” in large characters on the blackboard, starting with the basics, and led the class in recitation.

Chu Qingzhi and others stood outside, listening.

Parents and villagers craned their necks to peek inside the classroom, hearing the voices but unable to see much.

Nonetheless, the fact that their children were getting an education was a source of great happiness and pride.

The lesson went smoothly. Perhaps it was because it was new, but the children listened attentively.

At noon, an unexpected visitor arrived, seeking Chu Qingning.

With curiosity, Chu Qingning stepped outside the ancestral hall to see the visitor and was surprised, “Why are you here?”

Xu Jizhou smiled slightly, “I came specifically to find you, to share some good news.”

“And what news might that be?” Chu Qingning inquired.

With hopeful anticipation, Xu Jizhou announced, “I’ve passed the imperial examination and become a scholar. Will you change your mind now?”

Chu Qingning appeared troubled and replied diplomatically, “Please go back; I’m still busy here.”

Xu Jizhou was momentarily stunned, not expecting another rejection, “Why? Is it because you…”

Chu Qingning cut him off, “Thank you for your kindness. Now that you are a scholar, you’ll surely meet better girls. Please, don’t come looking for me anymore.”

Xu Jizhou suffered a huge blow and looked at Chu Qingning in a daze. “I…”

“Young Master Xu, please leave.” Chu Qingning turned around and left.

Xu Jizhou looked at Chu Qingning, who seemed eager to avoid him, feeling defeated and eventually leaving helplessly.

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Chapter 687 A Plump Girl

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A low-key yet luxurious carriage rolled into Chu Village and came to a stop in front of Chu Qingzhi’s house.

A well-dressed maid stepped down from the carriage, standing by its side with a respectful bow, waiting for the person inside to disembark. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Contrary to expectations, the one who emerged wasn’t some delicate young lady but a hefty girl weighing over three hundred pounds.

Her round face was almost flattened by its own flesh, and her body was so plump that describing her as merely sturdy would be an understatement.

Her chin doubled over, and her belly bulged, stretching her clothes to their limit. Thankfully, the fabric was sturdy enough to withstand the assault of her figure.

This scene caught the attention of the villagers, who had never seen such a plump girl before, finding it quite a curiosity.

Stepping out of the carriage, the hefty girl panted heavily, making onlookers feel tired just by watching her.

The maid bowed slightly, “Miss, I’ll knock on the door. Please wait a moment.”

The hefty girl waved her off with a heavy breath, “Go ahead.”

Only Chu Qingyan was at home now. She was in class on the second floor. She had missed a lot of her classes when she went to the capital previously, and Wang Xingming was catching up with her.

Hearing the maid’s voice, she peeked from the balcony before rushing back to

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the hall, “Master, there’s a visitor.”

“Go and see who it is. We’ll continue the lesson afterward.”

“Okay.” Chu Qingyan hurried down, approaching the gate, “May I help you?”

The maid glanced inside, seeing no one else approaching, she said, “Our miss has come to see Miss Chu Qingzhi. Is she not here?”

Chu Qingyan replied, “My sister is busy at the moment. Please wait, I’ll fetch someone.”

“Thank you.”

Chu Qingyan ran to the ancestral hall, quickly returning with Chu Qingzhi,

“Sister, they are here for you.”

Chu Qingzhi eyed the two, especially the hefty girl.

Upon seeing Chu Qingzhi, the hefty girl couldn’t help but burst into tears, pleading desperately, “Miss Qingzhi, you must save me.”

Chu Qingzhi gently asked, “How can I assist you?”

Through her tears, the hefty girl begged, “I want to lose weight. Can you help me?”

Chu Qingzhi thought to herself. She didn’t expect there to be a problem of obesity in ancient times. “Give me your hand. I’ll take your pulse.” “Okay, okay…” The hefty girl rolled up her sleeve, presenting her arm, which was as thick as Chu Qingzhi’s leg, making a stark contrast.

“Miss Qingzhi, is there hope for my condition?”

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After trying numerous methods to slim down, all ending in failure, she heard of

Chu Qingzhi’s unparalleled medical skills and couldn’t resist seeking her out.

Chu Qingzhi withdrew her hand, “You suffer from a condition that has led to obesity. I’ll prescribe you a medicine. If you stick to it, you’ll return to a normal weight in three months.”

“However, given your current weight, rapid weight loss will leave your skin unable to tighten in time, and the appearance might be unpleasant.”

Overjoyed at first, the hefty girl’s heart sank upon hearing Chu Qingzhi’s warning, quickly inquiring, “Then, what should I do?”

She said excitedly, “I want to be beautiful, I must become beautiful, please help

me, I beg you.”

Chu Qingzhi reassured, “Don’t worry, there’s a way to make you slim down and become beautiful.”

The plump girl eagerly asked, “What is it?”

Chu Qingzhi explained, “During this period, if you consistently exercise for half an hour every day, your skin will remain tight.”

“That sounds easy,” she was thrilled, feeling a renewed zest for life, “Miss, I’ve traveled a long distance to get here, and it’s far to go back. Could you find me a place to stay in the village? I can pay for rent until I slim down, then I’ll leave.” “There is a place, but it’s quite old. If you don’t mind, I can arrange it for you.”

“I don’t mind at all, thankyou for the trouble.”

“Come with me,” Chu Qingzhi led the plump girl towards the village elder’s home.

“Elder, I have something to discuss with you.”

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The elder came out smiling, “What is it? Just tell me.

Chu Qingzhi said, “Brother Haodong has moved to a new house, and the old one is now vacant. This young lady behind me would like to rent it for a few months, is that okay?”

With the prospect of earning some money, the elder readily agreed, “Of course, she can rent it for as long as she likes.”

The maid took out writing materials from the carriage and drafted a lease agreement, then approached the elder with a ten-tael silver ingot, “Elder, please review the lease. If there’s no issue, sign here.”

The elder was impressed by the maid’s capability to draft a lease, a skill seemingly honed in a distinguished household.

After thoroughly reviewing the agreement and finding no issues, he signed his name, “I’ll fetch the keys for you.”

“Thankyou.”

With keys in hand, the elder led them to Haodong’s old house.

The house was old but perfectly habitable. Haodong had only moved out because his growing family needed more space.

Unlocking the door, the elder opened it, “Feel free to use anything inside, just don’t break anything.”

The maid showed some disdain for the modest dwelling compared to their grand manor, but the plump girl didn’t mind at all. All she cared about was slimming down.

“Rest assured, elder, we’ll take good care of everything,” promised the maid. “Well, then, this place is yours now. If you need any help, just let us know, said the elder, handing over the keys before leaving.

Chu Qingzhi used the maid’s writing materials to pen down a prescription, “Take this to the county town for your miss’s medication. I’ve written the brewing instructions on the paper.”

“Thankyou.” The maid was skeptical of Chu Qingzhi’s simple prescription, doubting its effectiveness since various remedies had failed her miss before. She suspected it was another attempt to make money off her miss.

After thanking her, she took out five hundred taels of silver and handed it to Chu Qingzhi. “Miss, this is the consultation fee.” She knew that Chu Qingzhi had received five million taels of silver from Lord Zhang, so she did not dare to be negligent.

“If you need anything, feel free to come to our house,” Chu Qingzhi offered kindly.

“Okay.” Seeing that Chu Qingzhi was about to leave, the maid couldn’t help but stop her. “Don’t you have anything else to say?”

Other doctors always imposed dietary restrictions. They wanted her to starve, but Chu Qingzhi did not say anything. The more the maid thought about it, the more Chu Qingzhi seemed unreliable.

Chu Qingzhi was puzzled. “What do you want me to say?

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688 Affection

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The plump girl looked somewhat puzzled at the maid.

The maid, hesitating and lowering her head, whispered, “You haven’t mentioned what my miss can or cannot eat.”

Chu Qingzhi responded, “There are no restrictions. Eat whatever you want.”

The maid hesitated again, “But…”

“Don’t worry, just do as I said earlier.” The girl’s condition was caused by an illness, unrelated to her diet.

Reluctantly, the maid complied, “Yes, miss,” though she was inwardly reluctant.

After Chu Qingzhi and her party left, the maid immediately ordered the servant and coachman who came with them to thoroughly clean and arrange the old house. They didn’t use anything from the house, purchasing all necessities from the county town instead.

The nearest city to the capital was called Wan City. At this moment, in Wan

City, the governor’s house was in a mess.

The governor’s wife, clutching a handkerchief and wiping away tears, couldn’t help but complain after a while, “Wanwan has never left without a word like this. It’s all your fault. You wanted to find a husband for Wanwan, but in the end, it was for someone else. Is this how you act as a father?

Three days ago, a matchmaker brought a young master to propose marriage, initially for the governor’s daughter, Wanwan. However, on the way to the residence, the young master met the governor’s niece, Qingqing, and immediately changed his mind.

Qingqing was the daughter of the governor’s brother, visiting for a short stay.

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The governor was headache-ridden, “I didn’t know he would take a fancy to Qingqing. How is that my fault? If you want to blame someone, blame Wanwan for being too fat. Which man would accept such a plump girl?”

The governor’s wife retorted, “So what if she’s fat? She’s still my daughter.

How could I let others trample on her? Besides, it’s not like she wanted to be

fat!”

Frustrated, the governor said, “Now’s not the time for this. We need to find our daughter first.”

At that moment, a maid ran in with a letter, “My lord, a letter left by the young miss.”

The governor immediately read the letter, “Dear parents, I’ve gone to find a way to slim down. Please don’t look for me. When I’ve slimmed down, I’ll come back on my own. Your daughter, Wanwan.”

The governor’s wife snatched the letter, reading it through tears, My daughter, Wanwan, where have you gone to find a way? Can’t we solve it as a family? Why leave a letter and run away? What if you encounter bad people?”

The governor called for the butler, “Send someone to search in the direction of the four city gates immediately. You don’t need to bring the miss back, just report back once you’ve found her.”

After years of trying everything at home with no effect, what if she meets someone who can cure her condition while she’s out?

The governor’s wife questioned, “How can we not bring her back? What if she encounters danger?”

The governor took a deep breath to calm his inner worry and impatience, “Madam, you also hope for our daughter to get better, right?”

Without thinking, the governor’s wife said, “Of course I want it. If it’s possible, I want to suffer for my daughter. She’s suffered too much.”

“Then why not let her try her luck outside?”

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The governor’s wife calmed down a little. “What do you mean?”

The governor sighed. “We all know our daughter’s health. No one in Wan City can cure her. Why don’t we try somewhere else?”

The governor’s wife sat back in her chair and thought for a moment before saying, “What you said makes sense…”

At this moment, a guard came in and reported, “Sir, Young Master Ziqian is here.”

“Let him in!”

A young man walked in, in his early twenties, tall and slender, dressed simply but very handsome. With a refined appearance akin to bamboo, he could be described as a beautiful man. Nôv(el)B\\jnn

His name was Zhuang Ziqian, the direct eldest grandson of the former retired Minister Situ, but publicly known as an adopted child. However, Minister Situ treated him better than anyone else.

The governor had always had a high opinion of refined young men. “Why has Ziqian come?”

Zhuang Ziqian greeted with a bow, “I heard Wanwan has disappeared, so I came to inquire about her situation.”

The governor handed him the letter Wanwan had left, “This is the letter from Wanwan.”

Zhuang Ziqian, a bit nervous, immediately read the letter. After reading, he said, “Uncle, I will go look for Wanwan.”

The governor was surprised, “You?”

Zhuang Ziqian pressed his lips together, revealing a secret he had kept for years, “To be honest with uncle, I have feelings for Wanwan and have always refrained from expressing them. Please allow me to pursue her.

“How could you have feelings for Wanwan?” The governor couldn’t believe it, knowing his daughter’s condition better than anyone. Zhuang Ziqian, with his handsome appearance, was the dream match of every girl in Wan City. How could he like his Wan Wan?

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Zhuang Ziqian bowed his head, “I will explain to my uncle later, but I must find

Wanwan now.”

Thinking it over, the governor saw that Zhuang Ziqian, coming from a good family and genuinely not caring about his daughter’s weight, must be sincere. He promised, “Alright, if you find Wanwan and she does not object, I will fulfill your wish.”

ZhuangZiqian smiled, “Thankyou, uncle.”

He left with brisk steps, returned to his residence to gather people, and immediately set out to search for Wanwan.

The governor’s wife said, “Even though he’s not a biological child, he was raised by Minister Situ himself. He and our Wanwan would make a good match.”

The governor also felt satisfied, “Now it’s up to Wanwan.”

At this, both looked at each other, puzzled as to why he had a special affection for their Wanwan.

At the Chu Family Paper Mill.

In the paper-making room, the pulp was all scooped out, and Chu Qingxiang, Gao Zhenghui, and Sun Hongchuan added more pulp scraps and chemicals to continue making paper.

Chu Qingzhi entered, “How many sheets have been made?”

“About five hundred,” Chu Qingxiang replied.

There’s a small door leading to the drying room from the paper-making room. Chu Qingzhi headed there.

The drying room had a ground heating system like a kang and specially designed walls to generate airflow. Wet paper placed inside could dry in half an hour.

After giving some instructions, she left the room and went to the room where Li Changjiang made hard paper.

“How’s it going?” she asked.

“Almost done.”

This room’s layout was similar to her experimental room, with a door leading to the drying room, where paper was laid out to dry.

Chu Qingzhi inspected a dried sheet of paper, pleased with this batch. The hard paper was sturdy and lustrous, mixed with pearl powder for a slight shimmer, very appealing.

She folded the paper a few times and closed it along the crease. It was just enough to wrap an apple pie completely. It was exquisite everywhere.

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689 Men Are Hard to Understand

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Chu Qingzhi looked at the paper in her hands, pondered for a while, then left the workshop and headed towards the store in the county that sold fish bladder glue and pigskin glue.

She hadn’t thought of this before. For packaging, the paper needed to be glued together, but in ancient times, all glues were edible, so just buying some would do.

The shop assistant greeted her warmly, “Miss, what would you like to buy?”

Chu Qingzhi glanced around the shop and asked, “Do you have fish bladder glue and pigskin glue?”

“Yes,” the assistant quickly retrieved both types of glue and placed them on the counter. “Here, Miss, these just arrived and are very fresh.”

There wasn’t much difference in appearance between the two types of glue. Chu Qingzhi inquired, “Which one is more expensive?”

The shop assistant pushed the jar containing the fish bladder glue towards Chu Qingzhi. “Fish bladder glue is harder to produce, so it’s more expensive.”

Chu Qingzhi picked up the pigskin glue instead, “How much for one jar of this?”

The shop assistant quickly glanced at Chu Qingzhi. This girl didn’t seem to lack money. Why did she choose a cheaper one? “Five taels for a jar, and each jar weighs a pound.”

That was somewhat expensive. Considering the large amount of pigskin glue they would be using, it wouldn’t be cost-effective to buy it like this. Better to make it themselves, “I didn’t bring enough money, I’ll come back next time.”e Chu Qingzhi then headed towards the market.

There was a stall in the market that specialized in selling pigskin. Chu Qingzhi bought five pieces and asked the owner to deliver them, then returned to Chu Village with the goods.

After getting permission to use the kitchen, Chu Qingzhi moved all the pigskin to Tang Jinghong’s kitchen, preparing to make pigskin glue herself.

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At the Li Family Porcelain Workshop.

Li Shaoliang arrived at the kiln and saw Chu Qingshuang molding small bottles the size of a palm, puzzled, “What are you making these small bottles for?”

Chu Qingshuang explained while continuing her work, “My fifth sister and eighth sister will use these bottles for ointments.”

Curious, Li Shaoliang asked, “What kind of ointment?”

“Ointments for stretch marks and for fading spots,” Chu Qingshuang replied.

As a big straight man, Li Shaoliang was very puzzled by what Chu Qingshuang said. “Stretch marks? Spots?”

Seeing Li Shaoliang’s eagerness to understand, Chu Qingshuang explained, albeit awkwardly, “Please don’t mention what I just told you to others.”

“I understand,” Li Shaoliang replied, feeling a bit awkward himself.

After a moment, Chu Qingshuang asked, “What brings you here?”

Li Shaohang smiled, “I have a big business proposal for you. A client ordered twenty sets of the bowl and plate set you designed, the one with the Q-version rabbit.” n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Thanks to Chu Qingshuang’s ingenious ideas, the store he managed had gone from being the Li family’s worst to their best, making the most money each month. This had made Li Zhenzong view him in a better light.

Chu Qingshuang’s eyes widened in surprise, “Twenty sets?”

Li Shaoliang nodded happily, “Yes, the deposit has already been paid.”

“When does the client need them?”

Li Shaohang replied, “I told them a month from now. The client agreed, fearing that rushing might lead to flaws.”

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Chu Qingshuang said, “That gives us plenty of time. I’ll finish these bottles and then start on the bowls and plates for the client.”

Great,” Li Shaohang hesitated before speaking, “Qingshuang, there’s something I’d like to discuss with you.”

Chu Qingshuang blinked her big eyes, “What is it?”

Li Shaoliang watched Chu Qingshuang’s still youthful face, his favorite part about her being her large, round eyes, resembling cat’s pupils, clear and beautiful. “My father mentioned arranging a marriage for me, what do you think about that?”

Chu Qingshuang was momentarily stunned by this sudden news. “Arranging a marriage?”

Li Shaoliang’s grip tightened as he nodded, “Yes, I’m already seventeen. Previously, my father said I was too immature to consider marriage, but now, seeing how well I’ve managed the store, he believes I’ve grown responsible and is letting my mother arrange my marriage…”

There was a part of Chu Qingshuang that didn’t want Li Shaoliang to be arranged in marriage, but she had no place to voice her thoughts. “That’s good, you should listen to your parents.”

Li Shaohang looked into Chu Qingshuang’s eyes and could not accept that Chu Qingshuang would let him get married so calmly. He probed, “Don’t you have anything to say to me?”

Chu Qingshuang shook her head, “No, I don’t.”

Li Shaoliang felt his heart sink, deeply disappointed, blaming himself for not being good enough to earn Chu Qingshuang’s affection.

The atmosphere turned somber as he left the kiln.

Chu Qingshuang felt uneasy, not sure what had upset Li Shaoliang. Had she said something wrong?

LiWenyu gently patted Chu Qingshuang’s shoulder, consoling her, “Don’t overthink it, it’s not about you.”

“Do you know why your brother suddenly became unhappy?”

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“I don’t know. It’s hard to guess what men are thinking.” Just like her father, every time he was unhappy, he still needed her mother to coax him. Otherwise, he wouldn’t even eat. She still hadn’t figured it out.

Chu Qingshuang thought for a moment. “That seems to be the case. Shall I ask him when we have lunch later?”

Li Wenyu patted her chest and said loyally, “Alright, I’ll go with you. If you don’t understand, I’ll help you.”

“Okay.”

Soon, it was noon. Chu Qingshuang tidied up her things and brought Li Wenyu to look for Li Shaoliang.

At the entrance of the Li family.

Sun Xuezhen said to Li Shaoliang shyly, “Brother Shaoliang, let’s go to Fuyuan Restaurant for lunch?”

Li Shaoliang was quite cultured. Although he was unwilling, he did not show it on his face. He said kindly, “Alright, get in the carriage.”

The two of them entered the carriage one after another and drove towards Fuyuan Restaurant.

Chu Qingshuang and Li Wenyu rushed over and watched this scene from afar.

Li Wenyu scratched her head. Why was Brother Shaoliang with another girl? She looked up at Chu Qingshuang. “Sister Qingshuang, that…”

Chu Qingshuang felt as if something was stuck in her heart and she felt very uncomfortable. “Wenyu, let me bring you to a restaurant for lunch?” Fifth Sister said. When she was in a bad mood, she would just eat more.

Li Wenyu touched her purse. “Let me treat you.”

Chu Qingshuang smiled and patted Li Wenyu’s head. “I’ll treat you Let’s go eat.”

Li Wenyu replied crisply, “Alright.”

Chu Qingshuang and Li Wenyu entered the residence and took a carriage to Hongyan Restaurant.

They arrived at the restaurant and asked for a private room. Chu Qingshuang ordered a lot of dishes. “Wenyu, eat more.”

Li Wenyu leaned against the table with both hands and looked at the table full of dishes. She said hesitantly, “Sister Qingshuang, is it too much?”

Chu Qingshuang felt a little sad when she thought of Li Shaoliang being with another girl. “It’s ok. We can finish it.”

Li Wenyu said, “Sister Qingshuang, are you using eating to soothe your worries?”

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Chu Qingshuang asked thoughtfully, “Why do you think 1 have worries?”

Li Wenyu blinked. “I don’t know, but you suddenly became unhappy.”

Chu Qingshuang chuckled. “Let’s eat. We’ll talk after eating.

“Ok.”

Chu Qingshuang focused her attention on the exquisite and delicious food and started eating with Li Wenyu.

Meanwhile, Li Shaoliang and Sun Xuezheng entered a private dining room. As Li Shaoliang’s mind raced through various thoughts

Earlier, while Sun Xuezheng was shopping and he waited by the carriage, a familiar pair of earrings caught his eye from a passing carriage…

They belonged to Qingshuang.

“Miss Sun, I suddenly have an urgent matter to attend to. Please have your meal, and I will cover the expenses. My apologies.” With that, he hurriedly left.

Sun Xuezhen reached out to persuade him to stay. “Hey…” n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Li Shaoliang left Fuyuan Restaurant and analyzed in his heart. The carnage was not going to the Chu Village. Qingshuang was not going home. It was lunch time. Qingshuang might be out for lunch.

After figuring it out, he searched nearby restaurants for their family carriage. If he saw it, he would recognize it at a glance.

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Finally, on his third attempt, he spotted their carriage and found Chu

Qingshuang and Li Wenyu’s dining room.

Wiping his palms on his clothes, he knocked on the door.

Chu Qingshuang, thinking it was the waiter, asked, “Haven’t all the dishes been served yet?”

Hearing Chu Qingshuang’s voice, Li Shaoliang felt joy, “It’s not about the dishes not being served. It’s about someone not yet arriving.”

Startled, Chu Qingshuang hurried to open the door, and upon seeing the distinguished young man, couldn’t help but smile, “How did you get here?

Li Shaoliang’s eyes were filled with Chu Qingshuang, “I got hungry.

“The dishes have just been served. Join us for the meal,” Chu Qingshuang invited him in.

“Ok.”

Li Wenyu waved Li Shaoliang over, “Brother, come sit here.”

Li Shaoliang took a seat next to Chu Qingshuang, “You’re here too.

Nodding, Li Wenyu smiled, “Yep, Qingshuang sister invited me for lunch.”

“You sure know how to seize an opportunity.”

“Weren’t you with another girl earlier? How come you ended up here?” Li

Wenyu’s straightforwardness added a touch of awkwardness to the atmosphere.

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Li Shaoliang glanced at Chu Qingshuang, fearing she might be upset and ignore him, “That was just a friend of my mother’s niece, just a normal friend… we were just having lunch together…”

Li Wenyu hummed in disbelief, “Excuses, excuses…”

Li Shaoliang wished Li Wenyu could just disappear right there. His sister was about to ruin everything. He served Li Wenyu a large piece of meat, “Eat your food and stop talking.”

“You’re just feeling guilty…”

Chu Qingshuang laughed, surprisingly finding herself not upset at all, “Let’s all just eat and not argue.”

Li Shaoliang quickly served Chu Qingshuang some dishes, “Qingshuang, eat

up.”

As for Sun Xuezheng, being abandoned midway by Li Shaoliang spoiled her impression of him. She made it clear she wouldn’t choose him, and thus, their relationship ended right there.

In the Chu Village.

Finally, the room was tidied up, and the maid brought the prepared medicine to Yu Wanwan, “Miss, your medicine is ready.”

Yu Wanwan sat on a chair, staring blankly outside. Hearing the maid, she glanced at the medicine bowl and voiced her worries, “What if it fails again?” “Miss, it won’t fail. Chu Qingzhi’s reputation has already spread to our Wan City. If she were merely boasting, she wouldn’t have amassed such acclaim. The maid didn’t believe in Chu Qingshuang and her consolation carried a hint of guilt.

Yu Wanwan was silent for a moment before taking the medicine in one gulp, “Huh? This medicine isn’t bitter at all?”

“Isn’t it bitter?” The maid dipped her finger into the remaining medicine at the bottom of the bowl to taste, “It really isn’t bitter.” She felt somewhat relieved, “Miss needs to take this medicine for three months, but it’s going to be easier now.”

Yu Wanwan looked forward to it. “Miss Chu’s medicine is so different. I believe it will definitely have an effect.”

The maid nodded. “But Miss, Miss Qingzhi said that we have to exercise for an hour every day. Have you thought about how we should exercise?”

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Yu Wanwan shookher head. “Let’s go out and take a look.”

“Ok.”

The master and servant pair changed into relatively simple clothes and went out.

Yu Wanwan was really fat. She was as fat as two or three people. The moment she came out, she attracted everyone’s attention.

The news about her had already spread throughout the village. The villagers felt sympathy for her and did not look down on her. This made Yu Wanwan feel much better. She had already had enough of those gazes.

Seeing this, the maid felt much better. She no longer despised the village’s not- so-good environment.

“Miss, shall we ask Miss Qingzhi for advice?”

Yu Wanwan readily agreed. “Yes, let’s go see her and discuss.

When the two of them arrived at the Chu residence, they bumped into Chu Qingyan, who was about to go out. Yu Wanwan smiled and asked, “Little girl, I’m looking for your fifth sister. Can you help me call her?”

Chu Qingyan nodded. “My Fifth Sister is busy and can’t leave. Come with me.”

“Thank you.”

Chu Qingyan brought the two of them to Tang Jinghong’s kitchen. “Fifth Sister, they’re looking for you.”

Chu Qingzhi turned around and looked at them. “If you have something to say, just say it.” As she spoke, she placed the pig skin glue in the jar…

Yu Wanwan couldn’t help but envy Chu Qingzhi when she saw how cleanly she did things. “Miss, I want to ask you, how should I exercise?”

Chu Qingzhi thought for a while. “In the village, you can help with some farm work…”

Before she could finish speaking, the maid interrupted her. “Miss Qingzhi, my Miss has been pampered from birth. How could she engage in farming work?” Yu Wanwan quickly tugged at the maid. “Don’t interrupt, let others finish. The maid, fearing she might have upset Chu Qingzhi and jeopardized her miss’s chance for help, quickly bowed her head and apologized, “Yes, Miss.” She then apologized to Chu Qingzhi, “I’m sorry, Miss Qingzhi. I was just too worried about my miss.”

Chu Qingzhi understood that she was eager to protect her master. She continued, “You could also try jumping rope, running, or brisk walking…” She listed several viable exercise methods.

When Yu Wanwan heard this, she chose to jump rope. “Miss Qingzhi, thank you. We’ll go back and prepare the rope now.”

Chu Qingzhi said, “Don’t stick to just one exercise method. You can vary it.”

Yu Wanwan nodded. “I understand. Thankyou.”

The master and servant left. When they returned home, they began to prepare.

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