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Chapter 511: Flirting

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After Chu Qingzhi finished cleaning the impurities from the seeds, she secretly nourished them with her spiritual energy. Under its influence, the seeds visibly plumped up, becoming round and chubby.

Chu Qingzhi touched the seeds in satisfaction and placed them in the cabinet of the accounting room.

Stepping outside, she headed to the well to clean the pickle jars.

Tang Jinghong asked, “What are you using the pickle jars for?”

“To make fermented tofu and bean paste. Have you ever tried them?” Chu Qingzhi replied as she filled a bucket with water and started cleaning the jars.

“No,” Tang Jinghong answered as he fetched water from the well. “How long will it take to make?”

“More than twenty days. Both fermented tofu and bean paste need to ferment, so it takes a bit longer.”

“Is there anything 1 can help with?”

“Don’t you have official duties to handle?” Chu Qingzhi remarked. Even though Tang Jinghong was at home, he never neglected his responsibilities, with many people coming and going from his house every night.

Tang Jinghong replied gently, “There are duties, but I still want to spend time with you.”

Chu Qingzhi glanced back at Tang Jinghong, the slanting sunlight softening his somewhat angular features, casting a golden glow that made the handsome man look even more attractive, as if filtered through a lens.

Chu Qingzhi thought to herself. Indeed, the unintentional gentleness was more touching.

As Tang Jinghong turned to meet her gaze, his eyes were full of gentleness, and a slight smile spread across his lips, like a gentle breeze, filled with warmth.

Chu Qingzhi felt her heart beat faster. She had the urge to rush over and hug Tang Jinghong to kiss him.

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A man both authoritative and gentle was simply irresistible.

Wu Yaqing approached, catching a glimpse of their sweet interaction. She also wished for the day when she could experience such overflowing love even while doing something as mundane as washing jars.

“Qingzhi, Brother Tang.”

Everyone in the yard turned towards Wu Yaqing.

Approaching Tang Jinghong, Wu Yaqing asked softly with a hint of shyness, “Brother Tang, where is he?”

Tang Jinghong placed the full bucket before Chu Qingzhi, “He’s gone.”

“All?” Wu Yaqing’s reaction was strong, her fingers twirling nervously, her lips pouting in dissatisfaction. “When did he leave? Why didn’t he say anything?”

“He left early this morning. It was too early to inform everyone.”

“Oh.” Wu Yaqing looked down, feeling somewhat dejected.

Chu Qingzhi playfully asked, “I thought you didn’t like Third Master Lu. Now that he’s gone, why aren’t you happy?”

Wu Yaqing naively replied, “1 don’t know. When Brother Tang said he was gone, 1 just felt empty inside.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled silently, understanding how some couples start off as bickering enemies, only to develop feelings over time.

Tang Jinghong, after a moment of thought, decided to lend a hand to his friend, “If you need to, you can write a letter, and I’ll have someone deliver it for you.”

Wu Yaqing blurted out “No need,” then hastily waved her hands in denial, “I’ll think about it first.”

“No rush, take your time.”

“Okay.” Wu Yaqing left in low spirits.

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Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong exchanged a knowing smile and continued cleaning the jars.

With half an hour left until noon, Chu Qingzhi and Chu Xuhua changed into fresh clothes and headed to the county town’s Hongyan Restaurant for a banquet.

On the way, Chu Xuhua took out a handkerchief Shen Ruyue had given him to wipe the sweat from his palms, “Fifth Sister, I… I’m a bit nervous.”

Chu Qingzhi patted Chu Xuhua’s arm reassuringly, “Big brother, it’s just a meal. There’s nothing to worry about.”

Chu Xuhua, who had never attended such a gathering, couldn’t help but feel anxious, “I…”

Chu Qingzhi smiled at him, “Big brother, you’re now their equal. Just think of it as meeting a few friends.” n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Chu Xuhua took a deep breath, “Okay.”

At Hongyan Restaurant.

Tan Mengyang waited at the entrance. His figure resembled a lotus flower blooming at the doorway, attracting the attention of passersby.

He was there specifically for Chu Qingzhi. Suddenly, his gaze sharpened as he noticed a girl in a light green dress approaching. The girl’s elegant demeanor and beautiful face captured everyone’s attention. As she neared, Tan Mengyang greeted her with a smile, “Miss Chu, Manager Chu.”

Chu Qingzhi nodded at Tan Mengyang, her attitude neither too distant nor too close, “Young Master Tan.”

Chu Xuhua bowed, “Young Master Tan.”

Tan Mengyang gestured inside, “Please, everyone’s waiting in the private room.”

Three tables of people were in the private room. Upon Chu Qingzhi’s entrance, they all stood up, their eyes filled with admiration and respect. It was rare for a group of men to show such respect to a young woman. “Miss Chu, Manager

Chu.”

Chu Qingzhi greeted everyone with a warm smile, then formally introduced Chu Xuhua, “This is my elder brother, Chu Xuhua. He will be in charge of Chu’s Trade from now on. If you need cooperation, you can approach him.”

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The various shopkeepers bowed to Chu Xuhua, “Manager Chu.”

Suppressing his nervousness, Chu Xuhua returned their greetings, “It’s a pleasure to meet all of you. I look forward to working with you.”

Tan Mengyang led them to the head of the table, “Miss Chu, Manager Chu, please take a seat.”

Chu Qingzhi, without hesitation, sat at the head of the table, with Chu Xuhua beside her and Tan Mengyang on her other side.

Tan Mengyang suggested, “Everyone’s here. Let’s start eating.”

“Let’s all toast to Miss Chu, thanking her for helping us make a profit.”

“Indeed, thanks to Miss Chu. This is the first year I won’t have leftover stock at year’s end, which is rare in my years of doing business.”

“Let’s not say much more, a toast to Miss Chu.”

Everyone raised their glasses to Chu Qingzhi.

Chu Qingzhi drank a full glass of wine.

Tan Mengyang intervened, “Miss Chu is a lady, one glass is enough. Let’s eat.”

“Let’s eat.”

“Miss Chu, please eat more.”

The atmosphere in the private room was relaxed and joyful.

With many tasks waiting at home, Chu Qingzhi left with Chu Xuhua after the meal.

In the Chu Village.

Several people were gathered at the entrance.

Fan Limei said matter-of-factly, “Third Sister, we’ve been taking care of Mother for a few days. You can take care of her for a while.”

Cao Zhilan was afraid that Li Qingyu would not agree, so she quickly said, “Third Sister, she’s our mother. Moreover, your family is rich. You can give Mother better food so that she can recover faster.”

Li Qinghu and Li Qingwu stood behind their wives awkwardly, but they did not stop them.

It turned out that three days ago, Zheng Guixiang accidentally fell. Being elderly, her injury was severe. The two daughters-in-law, tired of caring for her, had brought her to Li Qingyu’s house..

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Chapter 512: Send Her Away

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Zheng Guixiang looked at Li Qingyu with a bitter and pitiful expression, staying silent.

It was rare for a mother to be injured and then stay at her son-in-law’s place for recovery.

Li Qingyu didn’t know what to say. She was heartbroken about her mother’s leg injury and couldn’t bring herself to send her away. Yet, she also had to consider her in-laws’ feelings, leaving her conflicted.

Chu Rong, Grandpa Chu, and Grandma Chu stood aside with expressionless faces, remaining silent.

Actually, it was not a big deal for Zheng Guixiang to recuperate here. What was hateful was that the other party had a matter-of-fact attitude. It was annoying.

In this awkward standoff, Chu Qingzhi returned home. Li Qingyu pulled her aside to explain the situation.

Chu Qingzhi looked at the group and snorted.

Fan Limei, thinking Chu Qingzhi would be easy to manipulate due to her young age, said, “Qingzhi, she’s your grandmother and also an elder. You wouldn’t think of sending an old person away, would you?”

Cao Zhilan, siding with Fan Limei, quickly added, “Qingzhi, your grandmother broke her leg. It’s just a matter of a few months’ care. Being as filial as you are, you would agree, right?”

Chu Qingzhi’s family was now a powerful family in the village. Anything that happened would attract the attention of the entire village. At this moment, many people surrounded to see what was going on.

Seeing the behavior of Li Qingyu’s family, they all despised them. However, this was her family’s matter, so they could not say anything.

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Chu Qingzhi, with a calm expression, asked Zheng Guixiang, “Grandma, is this what you think too?”

Zheng Guixiang looked down, then turned to Chu Rong, “Chu Rong, would you mind if 1 stayed for a while?”

Qingyu’s family was rich and had good food and accommodation. Her son and daughter-in-law’s family conditions were not very good. Staying at Qingyu’s house could reduce a lot of burden for his son and daughter-in-law.

Everyone looked at Chu Rong…

Chu Qingzhi thought to herself that this old lady was quite smart. As long as Chu Rong agreed, no one in the family would object. Chu Rong was an honest person. Even if he was unwilling, he would still agree out of filial piety.

Chu Rong hesitated, unable to voice his disagreement, nor could he easily agree.

Granny Chu thought to herself that it was better for her to be the villain. “In-law, Chu Rong is a taciturn person and has an honest personality. He can’t make decisions about the family. I have the final say in this family.”

Zheng Guixiang smiled ingratiatingly and said, “You’re younger than me and in better health, but everyone gets sick in old age. You wouldn’t be so heartless, would you?”

Granny Chu thought to herself that she might fall ill in old age, but she wouldn’t impose on her daughter and son-in-law.

“In-law, Qingzhi is skilled in medicine. Let her check your leg and prescribe some medicine. 1’11 also give you some ginseng to help with your recovery. You should go home to recuperate.”

Zheng Guixiang perked up, “You have ginseng?”

The ginseng was found by Chu Qingzhi in the mountains while gathering hops, along with gifts from high officials in the capital, including lingzhi and polygonum.

At home, they occasionally added ginseng slices to their soup, which helped Grandma Chu and Grandpa Chu’s hair turn darker. Otherwise, they wouldn’t be able to withstand such heavy farm work every day.

Fan Limei and Cao Zhilan were immediately tempted. Ginseng was worth a lot of money.

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Fan Limei smiled and changed her words. “Mother, Aunt Chu is right. It’s better to recuperate at home.”

Cao Zhilan added with a smile, “Yes, Mother, let us take care of you. Qingyu hasn’t been with you for long, we know you better.”

Zheng Guixiang nodded, “Okay, we’ll go home. I won’t bother Qingyu and her family.”

Grandma Chu signaled Chu Qingzhi with her eyes to check on Zheng Guixiang’s leg.

Chu Qingzhi nodded. “Okay.”

Chu Qingzhi put on gloves from her backpack and sat down on a stool Shen Ruyue had brought over to examine Zheng Guixiang’s leg. Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Gently probing, she quickly determined that the leg had been treated at the clinic, likely by Yuan Hongjun. The treatment was well done, and the leg was already healing.

“The leg is fine. Just rest for three months and avoid re-injuring it.”

She considered giving Zheng Guixiang some ginseng to help with recovery. After all, she was Li Qingyu’s mother, and what daughter wouldn’t feel compassion for her mother, unless she was exceptionally heartless.

Grandma Chu went to her room and tore off a third of a ginseng root, placing it in a box and bringing it to Zheng Guixiang. “In-law, 1 hope you recover soon.”

Zheng Guixiang accepted the box gratefully, sensing the strong medicinal fragrance without even opening it. Her face lit up with a barely concealable smile, “Thank you, in-law. We’ll be leaving now.”

“Take care,” Grandma Chu said, relieved to see them go.

Zheng Guixiang waved her eldest son over, “Let’s go.”

“Thank you, Aunt Chu,” said Li Qinghu, coming forward to carry his mother as they left the courtyard.

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The family from Li Qingyu’s maternal home left with smiles on their faces.

Li Qingyu, feeling somewhat embarrassed, said to her in-laws, “Father, Mother, Chu Rong, about my mother…”

Grandma Chu held Li Qingyu’s hand and smiled, “No matter what, she is your mother. Being injured, it’s natural for you to be concerned. Now that our family is in a better position, we can afford doing some good deeds.”

Li Qingyu nodded gratefully, “Thank you, Mother.”

Grandma Chu was appreciative of Li Qingyu, who had managed the household diligently for over twenty years, looking older than her peers. Only recently had she begun to look better.

“You’ve had a hard time in our family for so many years. Now that we are better off, take care of yourself too.”

“Yes, Mother,” Li Qingyu replied obediently.

“Fifth Sister…” Chu Qingshuang returned to Chu Village with the delivery team, stopping the carts outside her home. She then searched for Chu Qingzhi.

Chu Qingzhi was in the courtyard of the old house, sorting beans. Her eyes were tired after sorting through three hundred catties of beans.

Hearing Chu Qingshuang’s voice, she walked out and replied, “Qingshuang, I’m here.”

Chu Qingshuang approached, “Fifth Sister, I’ve brought back the beer bottles. Where should I put them?”

“Take them to the workshop, store them in the warehouse there,” Chu Qingzhi instructed.

Chu Qingshuang nodded, “Okay.”

“Also, Fifth Sister, someone came asking for your cute paintings. 1 brought him here.”

Chu Qingzhi looked towards the door and saw a tall, thin young man in silver attire, holding a white folding fan. His demeanor was refined, and his clothes were of high quality..

A servant stood behind him, also well-dressed and well-mannered. The young man likely came from a prominent family

Business had come to her door, and Chu Qingzhi walked over to greet the guest.

The young man had been admiring the Chu family’s house, impressed by its design that, while ancient in style, had a unique charm.

Turning at the sound of Chu Qingzhi’s voice, his eyes flashed with a brief surprise..

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Chapter 513: Another Windfall

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Nowadays, the girls in the village are even more beautiful and graceful than those in the city!

The girl in front of him was dressed simply, but when he looked at her, he felt as if her entire body was glowing. At a glance, he was dazzled.

Holding his fan, the young man bowed to Chu Qingzhi with great decorum, saying, “It’s my honor meeting Miss Chu.”

“There’s no need for such formalities,” Chu Qingzhi replied, inviting the young man into the living room for tea. “Please speak freely, sir.”

Introducing himself, the young man said, “1 am Xing Jindong from the Xing family of Yong’an City in Dongling. 1 left my family to gain experience and was inspired by the Food Festival organized by Miss Chu in Shuiyun County. I wish to organize a similar event in Dongling, but I’m unable to create those distinctive cute paintings. 1 come to seek your guidance in this matter.”

Assessing Xing Jindong, who clearly came from a prestigious family, Chu Qingzhi inquired, “Do you want me to paint the cute paintings for you, or teach you how to do it?”

Xing Jindong smiled gently. “Initially, 1 wanted Miss Chu to paint for me, but now 1 think it’s better to learn by myself. I am willing to pay five hundred taels for the lessons.”

Chu Qingzhi considered for a moment. “I can teach you, but you must prepare the materials yourself. I will only teach one hour each day for a month. Whether you learn it or not, it will depend on you.”

Agreeing promptly, Xing Jindong said, “Deal.”

Chu Qingzhi listed the materials needed on a piece of paper and handed it to Xing Jindong. “Prepare these, and we will start lessons tomorrow afternoon.”

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“Thank you, Miss Chu,” Xing Jindong said, leaving with his servant.

Holding the five hundred taels, Chu Qingzhi lightly tapped them in her palm, satisfied that she had earned another easy 500 taels.

Hong Yujun had prepared a pot of silver fungus soup. Chu Qingzhi took a bowl of it to Tang Jinghong’s house, only to find him with a letter and a troubled expression. “What’s wrong?” she asked.

Handing her the letter, Tang Jinghong replied, “Read it and you’ll understand.” Nôv(el)B\\jnn

The letter was from Fang Yuchen, the commander at the border, addressed to Tang Jinghong.

It was the time of year for the border army to clear out wounded soldiers. Those who were injured and unable to return to the battlefield had to leave the camp. Many soldiers struggled to make ends meet after leaving, and even with compensation, their money would eventually run out.

Fang Yuchen, a commander who valued his soldiers, couldn’t bear to see them end up begging for survival after serving their country. He wrote to friends and relatives for ideas on how to settle these veterans, hoping to find a solution.

After reading the letter, Chu Qingzhi frowned slightly. “How many injured soldiers are there?”

“Across all borders, there are over a thousand, with ninety percent having families and the rest being orphans with nowhere to go. They usually find a place to live in the border cities and spend the rest of their days,” Tang Jinghong explained, his brows furrowed.

“Let them come to me,” Chu Qingzhi offered. “I can help them heal, and if they’re willing, 1 can arrange work for them.” She respected these soldiers deeply.

Tang Jinghong hugged Chu Qingzhi in gratitude. “Thank you on their behalf, Qingzhi.”

“It’s nothing,” Chu Qingzhi reassured him, patting his back. “You should reply to General Fang.”

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“Of course.” Tang Jinghong promptly wrote a reply and sent it to the border at full speed.

To the right of Tang Jinghong’s house, An Shanwu was busy measuring and planning for the construction of a new house.

Chu Xu jin’s house was already roofed and the workers had started plastering it with lime. Since it didn’t require as many hands anymore, An Shanwu and his team were focusing on building Wen Shaoyang’s house, while Nie Huiyang led a group to construct a new workshop.

Wen Shaoyang was also there, actively participating in the construction. This place was going to be his future home, so he paid extra attention to it.

Hong Yujun had prepared two basins of silver fungus soup and was looking for someone to help carry them. She turned around and saw Wu Yaqing, who seemed listless and dispirited. “Yaqing, can you help me carry this?”

Wu Yaqing was like a willow tree with her head drooped. She slowly walked to Hong Yujun and asked, “Carry what?”

Pointing at the basins, Hong Yujun said, “Silver fungus soup.”

The soup, enriched with lotus seeds, dates, and lilies, had thickened into a gelatinous consistency. Yaqing swallowed hard, showing some signs of life. “I’d like a bowl.”

Hong Yujun promptly served her a bowl. “Help me carry this over, then come back for it, okay?”

Yaqing agreed, “Okay.”

On the way, Hong Yujun asked with concern, “Did you not sleep well last night? You seem out of sorts.”

Yaqing responded dully, “I don’t know. 1 just feel listless and don’t want to do anything.”

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Hong Yujun whispered, “Is it your time of the month?”

Yaqing looked around anxiously before assuring her, “No, it’s not.”

Hong Yujun could not guess why.

Yaqing fell silent again, unsure of what was wrong with her.

Upon reaching the construction site, Wen Shaoyang saw Hong Yujun carrying the heavy basins and quickly helped her place them on a stone. He then took Yaqing’s basin as well. “Thank you.”

When Wu Yaqing saw Wen Shaoyuan, she was stunned for a moment. She immediately revived on the spot, as if she had discovered something shocking. “You, you…” Then, she hurriedly ran away to share the good news with her best friend.

Wen Shaoyang smiled warmly and turned his attention to Hong Yujun. “Next time you need to carry something heavy, let me know. I’ll do it.”

“Okay,” Hong Yujun replied with a smile, bringing over a basket full of bowls and spoons. “Call them over to have some. I’ll go check on Yaqing to make sure she doesn’t spread rumors. I’ll be back to clean up.”

Wen Shaoyang watched her with a gentle gaze. “Alright.”

Soon, the news about Wen Shaoyang and Hong Yujun spread among the Chu sisters, leaving Hong Yujun blushing and too embarrassed to face anyone.

At the old house.

Chu Qingzhi placed over three hundred pounds of soybeans into five water tanks. Tang Jinghong drew water from the well and poured it into the tanks to soak the beans. They left them there, planning to process them the next day.

Later, Shen Ruyue arrived with eleven young men. “Qingzhi.”

Approaching Shen Ruyue, Chu Qingzhi glanced at the men behind her. They were all strong and tall. “Are they the ones we recruited for deliveries?”

“Yes, five from Chu village and five from the neighboring village,” Shen Ruyue whispered to Chu Qingzhi. “Those from the other village can read.”

This was important for delivery, as they needed to sign receipts.

Chu Qingzhi nodded approvingly. “i’ll train them, and we can start dispatching them for deliveries tomorrow.”

Shen Ruyue had full confidence in Chu Qingzhi’s abilities. “Okay..”

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Chapter 514: Clear Goal

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Chu Junbao approached Shen Ruyue with the children from the village, each carrying a basket filled with fresh and plump cherries. “Sister Ruyue, we’ve brought more golden cherries for you.”

Standing at the doorstep of the old house, Shen Ruyue waited as the children brought the cherries over. “Wait here, I’ll get the scale.”

“Okay.”

Shen Ruyue returned with a scale in one hand and a bamboo basket in the other. “I’ll weigh them for you right away.”

As Chu Junbao handed over the basket, he asked with anticipation, “Sister Ruyue, we’ve picked all the golden cherries. Do you want other fruits too?”

Shen Ruyue replied while weighing the cherries, “Yes, 1 also want grapes, bayberries, Chinese dates, apples, and pears. Can you get those?”

The children were disappointed, as those fruits weren’t wild and were harder to obtain. The Chinese dates grew in the mountains and were out of their reach.

Suddenly, Chu Junbao excitedly spoke up, “My maternal grandparents have lots of grapes! Sister Ruyue, do you really want grapes? I can pick some for you.”

Shen Ruyue, having only received 500 catties of grapes and still needing more, asked, “How many do they have?”

Chu Junbao exaggerated with wide-open arms, “Their backyard is full of grapes, big, red, and sweet. You’ll definitely like them.”

Shen Ruyue inquired, “Is their home far? Go ask your grandparents if they’re selling the grapes. If they are, I’ll go check them out.”

She had to collect the grapes as soon as possible. If she waited a little longer, the grapes would probably be overripe and not taste good.

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Eager to sell the grapes, Chu Junbao wiped the sweat from his forehead. “I’ll go right away.”

Shen Ruyue thanked him, “Thanks for making the trip.”

Chu Junbao waved his hand. “I’m happy to. It’s no trouble.”

After weighing the golden cherries, which totaled ten catties, Shen Ruyue distributed the copper coins and took the golden cherries to the cellar, feeling a chill from the lower temperature there.

The temperature in the cellar was much lower than outside. It felt like early winter.

Chu Junbao took the money home and placed it in the piggy bank. Then, he ran to his maternal grandfather’s house in the neighboring village.

After coming out of the cellar, Shen Ruyue had just recorded the accounts when Xu Songnian and Xu Wenlin arrived, carrying small loads of golden cherries. Xu Songnian’s load was full, while Xu Wenlin, being younger, carried half as much.

They placed their loads down and sweetly greeted Shen Ruyue as their “big cousin-in-law.”

Shen Ruyue warmly smiled, “You’ve gathered so much today?”

Xu Songnian happily said, “Yes, we rallied the children from the neighboring village to pick golden cherries. Everyone worked hard and collected this much.”

Shen Ruyue weighed the golden cherries, totaling forty-five catties. She praised Xu Songnian, “You actually carried thirty catties on your shoulder; does it hurt your shoulders?”

Xu Songnian assured her it didn’t hurt and that he could handle it.

Shen Ruyue said with concern, “You have to be careful. Don’t hurt yourself.”

Xu Songnian nodded seriously. “Cousin-in-law, I’ll be careful.”

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Shen Ruyue handed the silver to Xu Songnian. “Take your sister with you. Be careful on the way back.”

Then, she went to get a bag of biscuits and placed it under Xu Songnian’s basket. “These biscuits were made today. Take them back and eat them.”

Xu Songnian smiled. The young man’s face looked exceptionally bright. “Thank you, Cousin-in-law.”

Shen Ruyue smiled. “Go back quickly. Your mother will be worried if you’re not back in time.”

“Okay.” The three wolfdogs ran over obediently and sent the siblings home. They were also obedient. After sending the two siblings home, they would run back on their own.

Shen Ruyue watched the siblings leave. After they disappeared, she went back to her work.

Wasteland.

After a day of hard work, Li Qingyu and her team managed to clear an acre of land.

Although the grass on the ground had been burned, the roots were still in the soil. Coupled with the fact that the soil was very hard, one of the hoes was broken from digging. The progress was rather slow.

Li Qingyu’s hands were even blistered.

When they returned home, Chu Qingning happened to be carrying a first aid kit back from the county. When she saw the blisters on Li Qingyu’s hand, she immediately treated her.

Chu Qingning said, “Mother, don’t cook tonight. I’ll cook with Second Sister.”

Reluctant to rest, Li Qingyu replied, “I can help with the fire. That won’t hurt my hands.” n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Chu Qingning nodded.

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Li Qingyu smiled. “How was the volunteer medical consultation today?”

Chu Qingning put away her medical tools and pulled out a book from her bag. “It was very helpful. I learned a lot,” she said, showing her notes.

Although Li Qingyu couldn’t read, she flipped through the book, gauging Chu Qingning’s progress by the amount of writing. Seeing the extensive notes, she proudly said, “All my daughters are exceptional.”

Chu Qingning smiled brightly. “Mother, you’re so supportive of me. I can’t let you down.”

Li Qingyu patted Chu Qingning’s head and said lovingly, You never do. I’m very proud of you.”

As the kitchen filled with the aroma of delicious food and the sun set, villagers headed home.

At the old house, Chu Qingzhi divided the eleven new workers into five teams, pairing literate with illiterate individuals for training.

After training, she laid out the rules: “You must load the goods here before 6 AM, and leave precisely at that time. Ensure you get a signed receipt; otherwise, it’s as if you’ve given the goods away. Have you all got it?”

The group replied in unison, “Understood.”

“Tomorrow, follow my brother and Li Zhangjie for a run to understand the process before you start delivering on your own.”

“Yes.”

“As for wages, each of you will earn one hundred copper coins per day, paid monthly. Those who perform well can earn up to five hundred copper coins in bonuses at the month’s end. It’s up to you to earn it.”

“Sign in with Shen Ruyue each day. If you don’t sign, that day’s wages will be deducted, and the bonus will be forfeited.”

“If you need to take leave, you can apply in advance. Each person gets four days off per month. No more than two people can be off at the same time. Discuss among yourselves for the days off.”

“Taking leave within the four days off won’t affect the bonus, but that day’s wages will still be deducted.”

“Work ends when you submit the signed receipts to Shen Ruyue.”

“The routes vary in length, so you’ll rotate to keep it fair.”

“After a month, I’ll select one of you as the supervisor. Work hard for it.”

This last statement immediately motivated everyone, as becoming a supervisor meant higher pay and prestige. They now had a clear goal to strive for.

After the briefing, Chu Qingzhi dismissed them, just in time for dinner at home..

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After dinner, everyone in the Chu family busied themselves with their respective tasks.

Chu Xu jin borrowed several books on forensic science from the government office. Inspired by Chu Qingzhi’s guidance, he developed a strong interest in autopsy.

With nothing urgent at the government office, he dedicated himself to studying autopsy techniques. The experienced coroners were so overwhelmed by his persistent inquiries that they started avoiding him, leaving him to study on his own.

While reading, he encountered two characters he didn’t recognize.

After struggling to recall them from memory and failing, he felt troubled.

Suddenly, his lips curled up into a faint and shy smile. He was worried about not having a chance to get close to Lihua. Wasn’t this a perfect opportunity?

He lit the lamps in the four corners of the second-floor hall and on the table, then went downstairs to pour a glass of orange juice from the fridge, placing it on the table in the hall.

The fridge, a combination of bricks and wood, resembled a double-door fridge. Using magic, Chu Qingzhi made the upper part a cooler and the lower part a freezer. The whole family, especially Li Qingyu, loved this fridge.

Chu Xu jin stood in front of the door for a while. In the end, he bit the bullet and knocked on Ge Lihua’s door nervously. “Lihua, 1 have some questions to ask. Are you asleep?”

Ge Lihua was sitting at her desk, reading “The Chronicles of Four Kingdoms” given to her by Wu Yaqing. Hearing Chu Xujin’s knock, she glanced at Wu Yaqing, who was decently dressed, before opening the door to see what he wanted.

Chu Xujin pulled out a chair for her and said, “Please sit.”

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Ge Lihua, somewhat suspiciously, sat down while Chu Xujin moved a glass of juice in front of her. “I poured it for you.”

Wu Yaqing and Chu Qingning walked over at the same time and stood by the door to eavesdrop.

Ge Lihua took a sip of juice. “Xujin, tell me. What’s the matter?”

Chu Xujin returned to his room and brought the book over. He sat beside Ge Lihua. “I don’t know these two characters.”

Ge Lihua took the book and looked at it seriously. Then, she explained to Chu Xujin in detail, “Do you understand now?”

Chu Xujin didn’t know if he should say that he understood or not. If he said that he understood, they would go back to their rooms. If he said that he didn’t understand, would Lihua think that he was too stupid?

What a dilemma.

Seeing that Chu Xujin did not respond, Ge Lihua asked again in a low voice.

Chu Xujin could only nod. “Lihua, wait a moment, there are a few more characters 1 don’t recognize. Could you explain them to me too?”

Ge Lihua, noticing Chu Xujin’s clumsy attempt to prolong their interaction, secretly smiled and agreed, “Sure.”

Chu Qingning turned around and waved at Chu Qingyue. She mouthed, “Second Sister, come and listen.”

Chu Qingyue was very busy now. Chu Qingzhi had given her ten more styles of clothes. She was fusing the embroidery techniques she had learned with the new styles of clothes and preparing to produce new clothes.

After seeing Chu Qingning’s gesture, Chu Qingyue shook her head and continued with her work.

Chu Qingning walked towards Chu Qingyue helplessly. She looked at the embroidery work in Chu Qingyue’s hand. “Second Sister, why aren’t you curious at all?”

“I have so much to do myself!” Chu Qingyue reached out and tapped Chu Qingning’s forehead, “You should hurry up and read your medical books, it’s almost time to sleep.”

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“Oh…” Chu Qingning sat at the side obediently and flipped open the medical book. In a few breaths, she was immersed.

Chu Qingyue smiled. Fourth Sister really loved medicine. Medical books were so complicated and yet her fourth sister didn’t find it boring. If it were her, she would definitely have a headache.

In the hall, Chu Xujin continued to ask Ge Lihua to explain to him. Ge Lihua did not expose him. In the end, the two of them read together.

A subtle affection was slowly developing between them.

In Chu Qingzhi’s room.

Chu Qingyan was in front of the mirror, applying makeup to her eyes. She was practicing the exaggerated makeup used in operas, which is quite challenging and requires skill.

After working on it for a while, she finally stopped and asked, “Fifth sister, how does it look? Am I getting there?”

“Out of ten points, I’d give you five,” Chu Qingzhi replied, taking the makeup brush and making some adjustments to Chu Qingyan’s eyes. “Now look again, do you see the difference?”

Chu Qingyan examined her reflection, looking from left to right, and excitedly said, “Fifth sister, I see the difference! My eyes look bigger and more expressive. Compared to yours, mine looked like dead fish eyes. You’ve brought the fish to life.”

Chu Qingzhi then pulled out a stack of papers from a drawer and handed them to Chu Qingyan. “Here’s a summary of makeup techniques and some theory I’ve put together for you. Take a look.”

Chu Qingyan gratefully accepted the papers with both hands. “Thank you, Fifth sister.”

Chu Qingzhi affectionately patted her head, smiling. “Do you have another village girl coming over for makeup tomorrow?”

“Yes, yes, yes,” Chu Qingyan nodded eagerly. “The bridal makeup I did for Chu Xiaotang last time was a hit. Her husband thought she was a fairy descending from heaven when he saw her. After hearing about it, everyone’s been asking me to do their makeup.”

“It shows how good our Qingyan is at makeup.”

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“Fifth sister, 1 have a question,” Chu Qingyan suddenly looked troubled, her delicate brows furrowing slightly.

“What is it?”

“Fifth sister, I can only do so much with makeup and contouring. It’s like treating the symptoms but not the cause. Is there a way to make people genuinely beautiful? For example, Hongxiu has many spots on her face. Is there a way to remove them?”

“Her facial spots are due to internal body issues. With some treatment and the application of certain medicinal creams, she might see improvements.”

Chu Qingyan’s eyes sparkled with curiosity. “Fifth sister, how do you make medicinal cream?”

Chu Qingzhi wrote down a prescription on a piece of paper, listing twenty different herbs. “The ten on the left are available in our herbal garden. You’ll need to get the other ten from a medical hall. I’ll teach you how to make the cream tomorrow night.”

Chu Qingyan carefully took the prescription, examining it. “1 promise to get the herbs ready.”

The herbs were a little expensive. Chu Qingzhi asked, “Do you have money?”

“I’ve saved up a hundred taels of silver. Is that enough, Fifth sister?”

This little girl was actually so rich. “That should be enough.”n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Chu Qingyan carefully stored the prescription away. “You should rest early, Fifth sister. I’m going back to my room.”

“Remember to wash your face before you sleep.”

“Yeah.”

Under the high-hanging moon, casting a clear glow, everyone in the house had gone to bed. Chu Qingzhi flew out the window and then into Tang Jinghong’s study. “Still not asleep?”

Seeing Chu Qingzhi, Tang Jinghong looked a bit surprised. “Just finishing up some official work before bed. Can’t you sleep?”

Chu Qingzhi leaned on the edge of the desk, looking down at Tang Jinghong. “Not really, I was thinking of going to the mountains to find horses. Want to join me?”

Tang Jinghong looked up. “Right now?”

“Yeah.”

“Give me a moment, I’ll join you.” Tang Jinghong quickly tidied up the desk, locking everything away. “Let’s go.”

Under the moonlight, the two figures, graceful and swift, flew towards the deep mountains..

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After searching the mountain for a while without finding any trace of horses, Tang Jinghong surveyed the surroundings, which were eerily silent. “Are there really horses in these mountains?”

Chu Qingzhi spoke uncertainly, “I thought there were before, but it seems there might not be any herds here. Let’s keep looking a bit more. If we still can’t find any, we’ll just have to buy them from a stable tomorrow.” She then extended her spiritual sense to its maximum range.

Tang Jinghong didn’t disturb Chu Qingzhi and just watched her quietly. The moonlight fell on her face, casting delicate shadows from her long eyelashes.

“Jinghong, let’s go this way,” Chu Qingzhi said, leading Tang Jinghong in a new direction.

The two of them moved swiftly through the forest, with Chu Qingzhi deliberately slowing down to stay alongside Tang Jinghong. They flew gracefully, their figures light as swallows.

After some time, they landed on the ground. As soon as they touched down, they caught the scent of horses.

Tang Jinghong looked at Chu Qingzhi curiously, wondering how she knew they were close to horses from so far away.

“Jinghong, be careful here. The ground is slippery from frequent horse traffic,” Chu Qingzhi advised, walking steadily forward while keeping an eye on Tang Jinghong.

Tang Jinghong nodded. “Okay.”

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They were on a hillside covered in grass, some of which was nibbled and yellowing. A few trees dotted the landscape, but nothing else was remarkable.

As they walked at the bottom of the hill, a large horse stood atop it, observing them. From their angle, the horse, backdropped by the moon with drifting grey clouds, appeared almost ethereal, like a celestial steed.

Chu Qingzhi suddenly stopped and pointed upwards, pulling Tang Jinghong’s sleeve. “Look up there.”

Tang Jinghong raised his head, “A lead horse?”

Chu Qingzhi’s eyes shone brightly. “Yes, following it will lead us to the herd.”

However, the lead horse stood still, cocking its head slightly as it looked at them, seemingly curious yet cautious.

Chu Qingzhi smiled and plucked a leaf, blowing it gently. Soon, the sound of a charging beast echoed through the forest.

The lead horse looked up to see a white tiger rushing towards it with powerful momentum.

Upon reaching Chu Qingzhi, the tiger transformed into a large cat, rolling around and affectionately nuzzling her, seeking attention.

Chu Qingzhi stroked the tiger’s head. “Haven’t seen you in a while. Have you gained weight?”

The tiger, Da Bai, had been following them at a distance, but without Chu Qingzhi’s summons, it didn’t come close.

When Tang Jinghong saw this scene, he couldn’t help but reach out and touch the back of the white tiger. It was smooth and shiny. How many people in this world wanted to touch the tiger but couldn’t? He had finally gotten what he wanted.

Seeing Tang Jinghong’s fondness for the tiger, Chu Qingzhi asked, “What animal do you like? 1 can summon one for you.”

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Tang Jinghong replied, “I’m fond of eagles, and 1 already have one.”

Chu Qingzhi pondered and then offered, “How about I train more eagles for you, to assist you?”

“That would be great, thank you, Qingzhi.”

Chu Qingzhi reached out and touched Tang Jinghong’s face. She joked, “You’re handsome. All my hard work is worth it, knowing that you are my man.”

Tang Jinghong couldn’t help but laugh softly. “1 didn’t expect Qingzhi to be a girl who values looks.”

Chu Qingzhi, pulling Tang Jinghong up the hill, replied as the lead horse, startled by the scene below, had already fled. “Wrong, even if you were disfigured one day, I would still stay by your side.”

She wasn’t so superficial, but it wasn’t wrong to appreciate someone who met her aesthetic standards.

Tang Jinghong reassuringly gripped Chu Qingzhi’s hand and said softly, “Be careful.” His already gentle voice softened even more, conveying a deep sense of cherishment.

Da Bai, the white tiger, led the way up the hillside, where Tang Jinghong, with a swift movement, encircled Chu Qingzhi’s waist and flew up with her to the top of the hill.

Following the lead horse’s path, they, along with the tiger, walked for a while and finally spotted a herd of about twenty horses, all in their prime and well-fed.

The lead horse stood at the forefront, vigilantly watching the two humans.

Chu Qingzhi, observing from the hillside, called out to the herd, “Who among you would like to come and help with work at my house? You’ll be well-fed and cared for, and your job will mainly be to pull loads.”

Tang Jinghong looked at the horses and then at Chu Qingzhi. Did the horses understand what she said?

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His skepticism was soon put to rest when four leaner horses, bearing scars as if from a fight, approached from the other side of the hill. Chu Qingzhi surmised that these horses had been injured in battles for dominance within the herd.

This was very normal in the natural world. Animals basically obtained the supreme status of a race through force.

These four horses, outcasts of their group, cautiously made their way to Chu Qingzhi, visibly intimidated by Da Bai.

Chu Qingzhi walked over and touched the horses’ heads one by one. They were all in their prime. After losing and being bullied by the horses, they lost weight. “Follow me.”

Choosing the nearest path out of the deep mountains, Chu Qingzhi led the way, followed by the horses and Da Bai. The tiger, not wanting to part with Chu Qingzhi, affectionately rubbed against her with each step.

Chu Qingzhi sat on the white tiger’s back and rubbed its neck. “If you can’t bear to part with me…” She looked at Tang Jinghong and blinked. “Jinghong, do you welcome Da Bai at your home?”

Da Bai also looked up eagerly at Tang Jinghong, its big, moist eyes seeming to ask, “Do you welcome me?”

Tang Jinghong warmly responded, “Welcome, but won’t the tiger scare the villagers?”

Chu Qingzhi thought for a moment and replied, “At first, they might be afraid, but once they know Da Bai is harmless, they’ll probably feel the same way they do about the wolves in our village – initially feared, but now loved by everyone.”

Tang Jinghong looked down at Da Bai. “You’re welcome at my home.”

Da Bai affectionately nuzzled Tang Jinghong, sensing the scent of its master on him and recognizing him as a friend of its master.

Tang Jinghong said lovingly, “Do you need me to prepare food for Da Bai?”

Chu Qingzhi said, “My family will prepare it. Sometimes, it can go hunting by itself.”

“Okay.”

As they chatted, they finally emerged from the forest and, after determining their direction, continued towards the village.

Upon returning home, Chu Qingzhi provided food for the horses, prioritizing the nourishment of the four emaciated ones.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Fu Bao and Hou Fu came out of the stable and into the courtyard. They looked at their new kind and blinked curiously.

The four horses cowered when they saw the two seniors. The two seniors looked stronger than the lead horse. They wouldn’t bully them, right? They didn’t want to be beaten anymore..

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Chu Qingzhi gently stroked the heads of Fu Bao and Hou Fu, explaining to them the background of the four new horses, “Don’t bully them; they’ve had it tough.”

Fu Bao and Hou Fu swished their long, flowing tails, indicating they wouldn’t bully the newcomers, and instead treated them like younger siblings.

“How should we settle them?” Tang Jinghong asked, sitting nearby and watching the horses eat.

“Let them stay in the yard for tonight. Tomorrow, I’ll ask my father to expand the stable so they can move in there.”

“And how do we explain all this?”

“Just say they were too hungry and came on their own.” Chu Qingzhi wasn’t concerned about whether others believed it or not; the horses were already at their home.

Da Bai, the white tiger, sat beside Tang Jinghong, maintaining its majestic presence even while sitting.

Chu Qingzhi fetched half a chicken from the fridge, thawed it with a light touch, and placed it in a bowl for Da Bai. The tiger didn’t hesitate to feast on it, crunching the chicken and then licking its lips with satisfaction, resembling a cute, oversized cat.

A few actual cats from the village approached cautiously, observing this new and unusual “fellow cat” with curiosity. They couldn’t fathom how it had grown so large.

Da Bai, equally intrigued by these tiny “kin,” gazed back, wondering why they were so small.

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As the large and small “cats” stared at each other in mutual fascination, Tang Jinghong affectionately stroked Da Bai’s head, growing fonder of the creature. “Would you prefer to stay inside or outside? Shall 1 arrange a room for you?”

Chu Qingzhi suggested, “We can weave a nest for it out of bamboo and place it under the eaves for it to sleep.”

“I’ll make it tomorrow.”

Thus, Da Bai settled into Tang Jinghong’s home, gaining several miniature playmates in the process.

As days and nights alternated, a new day dawned at the Chu family. The family members got up one after another.

The women headed to the kitchen to cook, while the men worked in the fields. The division of labor was clear, with even the younger ones helping out as much as they could.

The elders didn’t think that children who studied had to be pampered. In their hearts, studying was noble, but farming was the foundation. They had to eat even when they were studying, right?

The two little ones were obedient. They did what they were supposed to do and were very enthusiastic.

The men, including Grandpa Chu, Chu Rong, and Chu Xujin, headed to the wasteland with hoes after washing up.

The two little ones followed behind and did what they could.

Chu Xuhua, meanwhile, was still in bed, clinging to his wife, Shen Ruyue, “Ever since marrying you, I just don’t feel like getting out of bed.”

Shen Ruyue had been awake for a while. Her beautiful eyes were filled with energy. She reached out and gently stroked the stubble on Chu Xuhua’s chin. It was a little prickly, but she felt very happy. “Don’t find excuses for laziness.”

Chu Xuhua kissed Shen Ruyue’s forehead and whispered into her ear, “You are too beautiful. I can’t bear to let go. That’s not an excuse.”

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Shen Ruyue laughed, “Then who do you think is the most beautiful in your heart?”

Without hesitation, Chu Xuhua replied, “Of course, it’s my wife. I’m utterly fascinated by you, body and soul.” n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Shen Ruyue blushed at his words and gently pushed him, “Get up, or mother might think I’m lazy.”

Chu Xuhua tightened his arms and pressed his skin against Shen Ruyue’s. Their warmth passed through the thin material of their clothes. “She won’t. It’s normal for newlyweds to sleep in, she’ll understand.”

His words held a suggestive undertone, and Shen Ruyue’s body began to heat up.

She forced herself out of Chu Xuhua’s arms. “I have to get up.” Otherwise, if Xuhua lost control later, she would really not be able to get out of bed.

Chu Xuhua chuckled and asked despite knowing the answer, “What are you avoiding, Ruyue?”

Shen Ruyue glared at Chu Xuhua with her watery eyes and quickly put on her clothes. “Get up.” She was embarrassed to wake up late every day.

With his arms empty, Chu Xuhua was forced to get out of bed. As he put on his clothes, he said jokingly, “Better listen to my wife, or I might end up sleeping on the floor tonight.”

Shen Ruyue put on her clothes, kissed Chu Xuhua’s cheek, and ran away quickly.

Chu Xuhua’s heart felt as sweet as honey. “It’s nice to have a wife.”

Shen Ruyue went to the kitchen to help Li Qingyu cook.

Chu Xuhua took the keys to the old house, preparing for the day’s delivery tasks.

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As he approached the gate of the old house’s courtyard, he stopped abruptly, staring in astonishment at the horses inside, “Six, six horses?”

Li Zhangjie, as usual, came over to help and was equally stunned upon seeing the horses, “Am I seeing things?”

Chu Xuhua patted Li Zhangjie on the shoulder, “You’re not mistaken, there really are six!” He then rushed back home.

Chu Qingzhi, too, had risen early. It was the first day for the new delivery workers, and she wanted to keep a close eye on things.

Stepping outside, she immediately saw Chu Xuhua walking towards her excitedly, “Big brother, you…”

Chu Xuhua, full of excitement, interrupted her, “Qingzhi, come quickly! There are six horses in the old house’s yard. Four wild horses ran in.”

Chu Qingzhi thought to herself she could use Chu Xuhua’s explanation so that she didn’t have to come up with one herself. “Let’s go see.”

The horses affectionately approached Chu Qingzhi, nuzzling her with their heads as a gesture of gratitude for leading them away from their hardships.

Chu Xuhua watched the harmonious scene in surprise, “Qingzhi, why are they so close to you?”

Chu Qingzhi blinked, “Maybe I’m just liked by animals in general.”

Chu Xuhua reached out to pet the horses, feeling fortunate, “Our family needed horses, and just like that, they appeared. Is Heaven really watching over us?”

“Perhaps,” Chu Qingzhi said, changing the subject, “Big brother, Zhangjie, the delivery workers will be here soon. Today, guide them and explain the important points. From tomorrow, they’ll handle deliveries independently.”

Both men agreed.

As if on cue, the eleven delivery workers arrived one after another.

Chu Xuhua handled the shorter routes, which could be completed within half a day, while Li Zhangjie took the longer routes, needing a day for a round trip.

For more distant clients, like those in the capital, they would come to pick up the goods themselves. Such large businesses had their own logistics teams, so Chu Qingzhi didn’t need to worry about them.

Also, the packaging for these businesses varied. For example, rice dumpling, bread, and apple pies were kept cool with ice to stay fresh, while biscuits and egg tarts didn’t need cooling but required careful packaging to prevent them from crumbling during transport to the county cities.

With the arrangements handed over to Chu Xuhua and Li Zhangjie, Chu Qingzhi could relax..

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Chu Qingzhi arrived at the wasteland, having been too busy to visit the day before.

“Third brother, when you go to the county city later, please tell Xiao Chen to come and help us.”

Xiao Chen was the leader of the beggars, a young man around seventeen or eighteen years old. Chu Xuhua didn’t know what his abilities were, but all the beggars listened to him.

“Okay,” Chu Xuhua agreed, knowing that the family was no longer short of money, so there was no need for everyone to work so hard.

Chu Qingzhi squatted down and picked up a handful of soil, grinding it in her hand.

It was very dry, crumbling into sand easily upon squeezing. Indeed, the soil was barren with little nutrients. Before planting anything, it needed to be fertilized, and a trench had to be dug to bring water from a distant source.

Chu Qingzhi stood up and looked around, quickly determining a route for the trench. Once Xiao Chen and his group arrived, they could start digging.

As the sun rose higher, its rays bathing everything in light, Tang Jinghong, with a machete in hand, headed towards the village’s bamboo grove to gather materials for making a tiger’s den.

As he left the house, Da Bai, the white tiger, followed him. The majestic tiger’s presence and stride were so formidable that it immediately caused a stir in the village.

“Ahh!!! A tiger has entered the village!!!”

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“Tiger, where is the tiger???”

“Fight the tiger, it’s coming to eat people!!!”

Da Bai, unaccustomed to such noise, growled fiercely, quieting the village instantly. However, the chaos soon resumed, and before long, the entire village had “vanished” behind closed doors.

Tang Jinghong looked back at Da Bai with a smile, “Seems like it’ll take some time for everyone to accept you.”

Da Bai didn’t care. It stuck out its pink tongue, raised its paw, and licked it leisurely.

Chu Qingzhi was also pulled back home by Li Qingyu. She hesitated to reveal that the tiger was brought by her, fearing a reprimand from her family.

Tang Jinghong stroked the round tiger head, especially fondling its ears, which were soft and surprisingly cute.

“The tiger won’t bite, don’t be afraid!”

Chu Qingzhi reassured her family, “It really won’t bite anyone. Otherwise, Jinghong would have been its first victim. Shall we go out?”

The family was skeptical and remained indoors.

Grandpa Chu was cautious, “Let’s wait and see. If it truly doesn’t bite, then we’ll go out.”

Chu Qingzhi didn’t mind, knowing that everyone would definitely accept Da Bai in the end.

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The three wolves stood at the courtyard gate, fully alert. They considered the village their territory and saw Da Bai as a threat. Having never encountered a tiger, the wolves decided to confront it.

Tang Jinghong continued to lead Da Bai into the bamboo grove. He would call out to Da Bai once in a while. After the villagers saw through the crack in the door that Da Bai really didn’t seem to hurt anyone, they slowly began to let down their defenses…

Tang Jinghong’s route did not pass by Chu Qingzhi’s house. Seeing that the tiger was getting further and further away, the three wolves could not help but look at each other and chase after it.

Da Bai turned its head to look at the three small creatures cautiously following behind. Suddenly, it opened its mouth and let out a threatening growl.

The three wolves were paralyzed with fear. Their noses were breathing heavily, and their bodies were tense. They stared fixedly at Da Bai, treating it as a huge threat.

Da Bai’s threatening gesture made the three wolves realize that it was not a creature to be trifled with.

They decided to stick to their roles as obedient wolves and refrain from provoking it any further. After regaining some composure, the three wolves quickly ran away.

Witnessing this scene, Tang Jinghong couldn’t help but find the situation both amusing and lively.

After chopping the bamboo, Tang Jinghong quickly dragged it home. Otherwise, the villagers of the Chu Village would not dare to go out today.

Seeing that Da Bai had entered Tang Jinghong’s house and didn’t come out again, the villagers slowly started to emerge from their homes. They still had many chores to do and couldn’t stay hidden forever.

The village children, naive and curious, stretched their necks to peek into Tang Jinghong’s yard. Although they had heard about tigers in the mountains, very few had actually seen one, as most who encountered a tiger didn’t live to tell the tale.

As Tang Jinghong sat in his yard working on the bamboo, Da Bai lay lazily at the doorway, yawning occasionally, effortlessly combining laziness with majestic dignity.

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When Chu Qingzhi opened the door, she saw Chu Junbao peeking at Da Bai from behind a tree, his expression written with a mix of fear and curiosity. “Don’t be afraid, Da Bai won’t hurt you,” she reassured him.

Chu Junbao ran over to Chu Qingzhi, hiding behind her while still trying to catch a glimpse of Da Bai. “Sister Qingzhi, why is there a tiger in our village?” he asked.

Chu Qingzhi glanced at Da Bai. “It probably likes your Brother Jinghong,” she replied.

Chu Junbao believed her without a doubt. “Oh-” n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Shen Ruyue came out from the house. “Junbao, it’s time to go.”

Chu Junbao turned and crisply responded, “Coming!” He then ran towards Shen Ruyue. “My parents, uncle, aunt, and other relatives are all ready to help.”

Shen Ruyue planned to collect the grapes from Chu Junbao’s maternal grandparents’ house, and Chu Junbao’s family members were all called to assist.

“Alright, let’s head out now.”

Shuiyun County.

Chu Xujin went to the county city to find Xiao Chen and conveyed Chu Qingzhi’s request for help. Xiao Chen immediately led his people to Chu Village.

Chu Xujin and Ge Lihua then went to the county government office, only to find it in chaos.

“County Magistrate, you must do something for us. Each of us has received counterfeit banknotes, amounting to tens of thousands in total.”

“County Magistrate, it’s clear someone is producing fake money to scam people. You can’t ignore this.”

“The person behind this is audacious. Not only us, but many merchants have received fake money. Your lordship, this matter is extensive. If left unchecked, it could lead to worse chaos.”

The county magistrate was surrounded by over twenty shopkeepers, all clamoring about the counterfeit banknotes,

Chu Xujin stood at the door and listened. Coincidentally, when he went out, his brother had also told him about the fake banknotes. Chu Xuhua had been brooding over the 150 taels of fake money and asked him to think of a way to find the mastermind and get the real money back.

Chu Xujin took a step forward and cupped his fists. “Sir, with so many victims, ignoring the situation could indeed lead to chaos. And considering it’s time for your performance assessment, if this gets out of hand, it might negatively impact your reputation..”

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The County Magistrate pondered the situation. Since the livelihood and tax revenue of Shuiyun County depended on these merchants, who were now victims of the counterfeit banknote scam, the matter couldn’t be ignored. “Xujin, since your family has also been affected, why don’t you handle this case?” he suggested.

Chu Xujin bowed respectfully, “I will do my utmost, Sir.”

He then turned to the gathered shopkeepers, “Leave your statement. Then, we can officially start the investigation.”

Everyone was very cooperative and left with Chu Xujin.

Sitting behind his desk, Chu Xujin prepared to record their statements, while Ge Lihua assisted him with grinding ink.

Chu Xujin looked up at her and felt a surge of happiness, believing that she must have some feelings for him. He resolved to try even harder to win her affection.

In the Chu Village.

Xiao Chen arrived with a group of beggars, creating a unique scene that attracted the attention of the villagers. “Miss Chu, just tell us what to do, and we’ll do it well,” Xiao Chen assured.

“There are three tasks for you: clearing the wasteland, digging a channel, and bringing some silt from the riverbank to fertilize the land,” Chu Qingzhi explained and then led the group to inspect the wasteland.

The riverbank silt, untouched for years, had turned black and was very fertile, making it perfect for enriching the soil.

Xiao Chen suggested, “Let’s divide into three teams, each team handling one task.”

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Chu Qingzhi offered, “How about a payment of one hundred copper coins per person per day, including a meal at noon?”

Xiao Chen replied earnestly, “No need for payment, a meal is enough.”

“We won’t shortchange you. Both payment and meals are assured,” Chu Qingzhi insisted, not wanting to take advantage of them and knowing that the beggars’ lives weren’t easy.

Xiao Chen gratefully looked at Chu Qingzhi, “Thank you, Miss Chu.”

“Fair payment for labor is only right,” she responded.

Xiao Chen felt that Chu Qingzhi was his benefactor in this life. He was grateful and immediately assigned tasks. Everyone started to work readily. Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Chu Qingzhi had already bought the tools for work. Previously, she had borrowed them from the villagers, but it was not convenient, so she bought them herself.

Looking towards the mountain foot, Xiao Chen asked, “Is this the marked route for the channel?”

Chu Qingzhi confirmed, “Just dig along the markings to a depth of about a foot and a half.”

The villagers had previously dug a well at a water source during a drought, and the channel would draw water from that well, ensuring a reliable supply.

Chu Qingzhi walked to the end of the channel. Behind this was the mountain, in front and on the right was the wasteland, and on the left was the herb garden.

Chu Qingzhi looked around. Should she dig a pond here?

It was quite suitable to dig a 100-square-meter pond to raise fish, lotus roots, ducks, and so on.

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As soon as she said that, everyone felt that it was a good idea, so the matter of digging the pond was settled.

Chu Qingzhi returned to the old house to process soybeans.

She had asked Auntie Zhang and four other aunts to assist, and they were waiting for her. “What are we doing today, Qingzhi?” they inquired.

Chu Qingzhi assigned tasks, “Auntie Xu will wash the pots and steamers in the kitchen, and the rest of you help me wash the soybeans. After washing, we’ll steam them.”

“Sure.”

Everyone worked together and quickly got busy.

At the free clinic, a young monk sat on a small stool, tugging at the robe of the Abbot, looking up at him with eager eyes, “Master, I want to go see Miss Chu.”

The Abbot, busy taking a patient’s pulse, replied after finishing, “Miss Chu has invited us to visit her home tomorrow. You can see her then.”

Sigh, it’s not easy to take care of children!

The young monk and the Abbot had been blessing people at the Guangxi Garden, earning over five hundred silver taels. Feeling the need to give back to the community, the Abbot gave a free medical service day. The Abbot, a skilled practitioner comparable to the chief physician of the Imperial Medical Hospital, was often sought after by locals around the southern mountain for medical treatment.

The young monk, adorably touching his head and speaking in a soft, sweet voice, persisted, “I haven’t seen her in many days, Master, let’s go see her.”

The Abbot patted the young monk’s back, gently coaxing, “I need to treat the patient..”

Pointing at Chu Qingning, who was also volunteering at the clinic, the young monk said, “Then I’ll go with Miss Qingning. She’s Miss Chu’s sister; she can take me to see her.”

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After thinking it over, the Abbot agreed, “Then ask Miss Qingning if she’s willing to take you.”

The young monk’s eyebrows raised in excitement, quickly abandoning his master to run towards Chu Qingning. He looked up at her with big, blinking eyes, “Miss Qingning, can 1 go home with you?”

“Sure,” Chu Qingning agreed without a second thought.

In Daling Dynasty customs, monks are believed to ward off evil and bring blessings. Having them in one’s home is considered auspicious and fortunate.

The young monk, clutching his prayer beads, eagerly asked, “When are you going home?”

“Not until the clinic ends this afternoon,” Chu Qingning replied, feeling an urge to pat the young monk’s head but hesitating to do so.

The young monk looked down disappointedly, the kind of forlorn look that would compel any motherly figure to comfort him.

“Fourth Sister…” Chu Qingyan’s cheerful voice approached.

Accompanying her master Wang Ximing to the county to buy medicinal herbs, Chu Qingyan passed by the clinic and greeted Chu Qingning.

Chu Qingning looked up and smiled. “Qingyan, Mr. Wang.”

Wang Xingming nodded at Chu Qingning and stood at the side, waiting for the two sisters to speak.

Chu Qingyan, seeing the long queue of patients, approached Chu Qingning, “Fourth Sister, where can we buy these herbs most cost-effectively?”

Chu Qingning examined Chu Qingyan’s prescription. While she wasn’t yet familiar with such advanced prescriptions, she had an idea about where to buy the herbs, “Go to Gao’s Pharmacy. Their herbs are a bit more expensive, but they are authentic and effective.”

Chu Qingyan nodded in agreement, “I’ll head there later.”

Chu Qingning asked, “When are you heading back?”

“I’ll go back after buying the medicine.”

“Can you take the little monk with you? He wants to see our fifth sister.”

Looking down, Chu Qingyan noticed the cute little monk in monk robes, with hopeful black eyes hard to refuse. “Of course,” she said, turning to the young monk, “I’ll be going to the pharmacy to get herbs. Wait here for me, and I’ll come back to pick you up. Is that okay?”

The young monk nodded, his eyes sparkling with gratitude as he clasped his hands together, “Thank you, benefactor..”

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Chapter 520: Picking Up Chestnuts

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

In the Chu Village.

Some of the beans were set aside for making tofu, while the rest were steamed. Chu Qingzhi asked several aunts to help grind the beans as she needed to visit the brewery.

Upon her arrival, Du Xiue and others had already bottled the beer for secondary fermentation in the storage room.

Du Xiue, having washed her hands, approached Chu Qingzhi, “Qingzhi, we’ve handled the beer as you instructed. What’s next?”

Chu Qingzhi replied, “Continue brewing beer, this time two thousand catties . Start a new batch every three days without interruption. Understand?”

This seemed like a move towards regular production. Du Xiue’s spirits lifted, “Understood. I’ll start weighing the barley right away.”

Chu Qingzhi admired Du Xiue’s efficiency. If not for being born in ancient times, Du Xiue would have been a successful woman in business.

Du Xiue was excellent in her work, and Chu Qingzhi had secretly told her that if she learned to read just enough to understand the beer brewing process, she would be made a supervisor. Du Xiue had since been diligently learning and was now fluent in the process.

However, she did not stop learning. She still planned to learn more words and was working hard.

“Go on,” Chu Qingzhi encouraged.

Du Xiu’e happily brought everyone to weigh the barley.

Chu Qingzhi walked out of the workshop and looked around. The walls around the workshop had already been built, and it started to seem like a factory.

Nie Huiyang was leading the construction of the egg tart workshop and office area. The site was bustling with activity.

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With nothing immediate for Chu Qingzhi to handle, she decided to dig up beer hops from the mountain to plant along the brewery’s walls. This would not only beautify the area but also provide a ready supply of hops for future brewing.

Chu Qingzhi grabbed her basket and small hoe and headed to Tang Jinghong’s house to invite Da Bai for a walk.

Tang Jinghong had finished making Da Bai’s tiger nest. It resembled a giant cat nest but was much larger, with woven patterns that made it quite cute.

Da bai stared at the nest intently. It seemed to like it very much.

“Da Bai.”

Da Bai, upon seeing Chu Qingzhi, immediately became playful and rolled over, begging for attention.

Tang Jinghong showed the nest to Chu Qingzhi, “How is it?”

Chu Qingzhi examined it and praised, “It’s lovely.”

Da Bai rubbed against Chu Qingzhi’s leg, expressing its fondness for the nest.

Chu Qingzhi said, “Da Bai seems to really like it.”

“It’ll sleep there tonight,” Tang Jinghong said, amused by Da Bai’s playful side around Chu Qingzhi.

Chu Qingzhi petted Da Bai’s head, “1 bought some cotton. When my second sister returns, I’ll ask her to make a blanket for you. Your nest might be more comfortable than a bed.”

Da Bai responded with a playful roll.

Tang Jinghong inquired, “Qingzhi, why do you have a basket? What are you doing?”

“Going to dig up beer hop saplings in the forest.”

“I’ll go with you. 1 can carry the basket,” Tang Jinghong offered, taking the basket from her.

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Chu Qingzhi patted Da Bai’s head, “Let’s go.”

Da Bai stood up, shaking its fur, instantly transforming from a playful cat to a majestic tiger.

Just as they were about to leave, the young monk’s excited voice rang out, “Miss Chu!” followed by the sound of running footsteps.

Chu Qingzhi turned and smiled warmly, “Little Master!”

The young monk ran up to Chu Qingzhi, his rosy-cheeked face radiating excitement. He clasped his hands in a salute, “Miss Chu.”

Chu Qingzhi returned the gesture, “Little Master, what brings you here?”

“I came to see you,” the young monk replied in his soft, sweet voice, his eyes fixed on Chu Qingzhi with deep admiration.

Chu Qingzhi looked down at the young monk, “I’m going to the forest to dig up saplings. Would you like to come?”

The young monk nodded eagerly, “Yes, yes!”

Chu Qingyan was also interested, “Fifth Sister, 1 want to go too.”

Chu Qingzhi said, “Tell Mother, and then we can go together.”

Chu Qingyan joyfully responded, “I’ll go tell her right away.”

While Chu Qingyan went to find Li Qingyu, the young monk, who had been focused on Chu Qingzhi, was startled by the sight of Da Bai and hid behind Chu Qingzhi in fear, “Ah! A tiger!!”

Chu Qingzhi reassured him, “It’s okay, his name is Da Bai, and he doesn’t attack people.”

The young monk was frightened but gradually calmed down, peeking out slowly from behind Chu Qingzhi…

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To his surprise, Da Bai also seemed very interested in the young monk and kept watching him.

Thus, as the young monk peeked out, he ended up staring eye-to-eye with Da Bai.

The young monk was stunned.

The tiger and monk sized each other up until Chu Qingyan returned. “Fifth Sister, I’ve told Mother. Let’s go.”

Leading the way, Da Bai guided the group into the mountains. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Once inside, Chu Qingyan’s eyes sparkled with excitement as she explored the unfamiliar surroundings, “Fifth Sister, can we find ginseng and lingzhi mushrooms in the mountains?”

Chu Qingzhi replied, “Yes, but we need to search for them. Let’s just stick to this path. If we come across any, we’ll dig them up. We have other things to do at home, so after digging up the saplings, we’ll head back.”

“Ok.”

The young monk, also in the mountains for the first time, clung tightly to Chu Qingzhi’s skirt, finding safety in her presence. His eyes, however, were bright with interest.

With Da Bai clearing the path, their journey was uneventful, not even a bird in sight.

Suddenly, Chu Qingyan ran ahead, exclaiming in delight, “Fifth Sister, chestnuts!”

The chestnuts had opened, scattering their fruits on the ground. A small squirrel was picking through them, planning to take some away.

Seeing people approaching, the squirrel quickly grabbed a chestnut and scampered off.

Tang Jinghong asked Chu Qingzhi, “Should we pick them up?” The fruits looked large and full, quite appealing as they lay on the ground.

Chu Qingzhi approached, “Yes, let’s pick them up. We can make something delicious with them tonight.”

They started gathering the chestnuts, filling half a basket. With many more still on the tree, Chu Qingzhi decided to collect them all. With a light flick of her finger on the chestnut tree, all the remaining fruits fell to the ground.

The group experienced a shower of falling chestnuts.

The young monk and Chu Qingyan looked at Chu Qingzhi’s fingers in amazement, marveling at her impressive skill.

Tang Jinghong, pulling a chestnut from his neck and throwing it into the basket, remarked, “If we keep picking, the basket will be full.”

Chu Qingzhi suggested, “Let’s leave the basket here and pick it up on our way back. We can carry the saplings in a bundle without needing the basket.”

“Sure,” Tang Jinghong agreed..

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