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Chapter 542: Life in the Corners

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Chu Qingzhi smiled, “Go ahead and eat, it’s on Shopkeeper Qian, you don’t have to pay.”

Xiao Zongchao felt Chu Qingzhi was really capable. Not only were the chefs learning to cook from her, but the shopkeeper also treated her so well. “Aren’t you going to eat?”

“I’m not hungry.”

Xiao Zongchao’s mouth watered. “Then, shall I eat?”

“Go ahead.”

Xiao Zongchao took the bowl of noodles to a corner and began eating heartily. Accustomed to hiding in secluded corners, he felt uneasy in the open environment.

The chefs gathered around the fish-flavored tofu, each tasting it…

One chef joked, “Shopkeeper, why don’t you hire this girl with such great cooking skills?”

Shopkeeper Qian glanced at the chef, “Hah! As if 1 could just hire her if I wanted to.”

Everyone laughed, “That’s true.”

Shopkeeper Qian urged, “While Miss Chu is still here, you should quickly learn a few tricks from her. Why are you surrounding me?!”

“Right…” The chefs immediately crowded around Chu Qingzhi, and Shopkeeper Qian sneakily picked up the plate and left.

For the sake of her business partner, Chu Qingzhi answered the chefs’ questions one by one.

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Making spiritual food was much more difficult than making ordinary food. The chefs’ questions were all simple and could be answered easily.

Afterward, everyone was both fond of and grateful to Chu Qingzhi.

“Miss Chu, thank you for resolving a problem that has troubled me for many years.”

“I feel the same. I’ve consulted many people about this issue, but no one explained it as well as Miss Chu. 1 understood immediately.”

“Miss Chu’s culinary skills are truly impressive.”

Chu Qingzhi humbly smiled, “You flatter me.”

Meanwhile, Xiao Zongchao finished his noodles, washed the bowl, and approached Chu Qingzhi timidly, “Miss, I’ve finished the noodles.”

“Then let’s go.” Chu Qingzhi bid farewell to everyone and left with Xiao Zongchao.

On the street, Chu Qingzhi asked, “Are you full?”

Xiao Zongchao lowered his head, a bit embarrassed, “Yes, full. Thank you, Miss.”

“If you really want to thank me, then focus on making good paper.”

Xiao Zongchao stood up straight, promising, “I will.”

Walking down two streets, Chu Qingzhi ran into Chu Xujin.

Chu Xujin was leading a group of constables in a hurry in one direction, but stopped upon seeing Chu Qingzhi, “Sister, what are you doing here?”

Chu Qingzhi replied, “I went to Fuyuan Restaurant to teach cooking. How about you?”

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Chu Xujin whispered, “A shop assistant revealed that the workshop where he works has issues with ink. I’m planning to check it out.”

Chu Qingzhi subtly reminded him, “Brother, the shop assistant relies on the workshop for his livelihood. Why would he destroy his career?”

When Chu Xujin heard this, his mind calmed down. He had been busy investigating the case of the counterfeit banknotes for the past few days and felt somewhat muddle-headed. As soon as the assistant said that there was a problem with the ink in the workshop, he didn’t think too much about it and went out with his men. Now that he thought about it, there were indeed many questions that he hadn’t figured out.

“Sister, go on with your work. I’ll think it over before acting.”

“Ok.”

Chu Qingzhi took Xiao Zongchao with her and left.

Chu Xujin watched the two leave. Earlier, when they went to the Zhao Paper Mill to find Zhang Qing’s second uncle, they found no such person. Now, with the assistant coming forward to report, the situation was full of mysteries.

He turned around and stared at the shop assistant for a while, then brought him to a remote corner for questioning.

Chu Xujin asked with a cold expression, “Tell me, why did you say that there’s a problem with the workshop you work in?” Nôv(el)B\\jnn

“They deducted my salary. If it was once or twice, it would have been fine. Later on, I found out that people who did the same job as me earned one hundred more copper coins a month than me. I couldn’t take it…” The shop assistant looked angry.

Chu Xujin pursed his lips and said angrily, “So you’re simply doing this to retaliate? In fact, there’s nothing wrong with the workshop?”

“I don’t dare,” the shop assistant said quickly. “Two nights ago, 1 left something in the workshop and specially went back to get it. I didn’t expect to see a convoy waiting behind the workshop.”

“I took a closer look and noticed they were loading the type of ink used for banknotes. It’s unusual for the banks to collect ink at night; they don’t usually do that. Moreover, the workshop typically delivers the ink to them.”

“Finding it strange, 1 kept this information in mind. Now, when the workshop cut my wages and told me to get lost when I argued, I couldn’t hold back and came to the government office.”

Chu Xujin pondered silently. According to the assistant, the workshop’s actions were indeed strange. But having problems didn’t necessarily mean they were involved in the counterfeit banknote case.

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“Do you know where the convoy took the ink?” he asked.

The shop assistant thought for a moment and said, “In the direction of the city’s east.”

The east side of the city?

After thinking for a while, Chu Xujin came up with a plan. He signaled two constables and whispered instructions to them, “Change into plain clothes and secretly monitor the ink workshop for any unusual activity.”

The constables nodded and left quickly.

Chu Xujin led the remaining constables to the east of the city.

There were poor people living in the east of the city, so it was suitable to do some illegal things.

At Fuyuan Restaurant.

Chu Qingzhi, as usual, prepared a dish using soybean paste, which received unanimous praise. When she was about to leave, an argument broke out in the main hall of the restaurant…

Tao Zhenfeng deliberately knocked over the plate in Li Changjiang’s hand and then mocked him, “Has the once-glorious master Li now fallen to the point of serving dishes here?”

Li Changjiang didn’t want trouble and kept his head down, remaining silent, enduring Tao Zhenfeng’s mocks.

As long as he did not retort, Tao Zhenfeng would still have to pay for the food.

Enduring a few insults was nothing – it didn’t affect his pay.

Seeing Li Changjiang behaving like a quail, Tao Zhenfeng became even more sarcastic. “You used to stand so upright before, now have you bent over? Now you’re almost crawling on the ground licking, where’s your pride?”

Li Changjiang clenched his fists so tightly that his joints turned white. However, he still looked very calm.

Tao Zhenfeng deliberately mocked loudly, “Weren’t you quite eloquent in the past? Why aren’t you saying anything now? Have you been bending down for too long that you can’t straighten up?”

Li Changjiang was still standing there motionlessly, giving off a feeling that he would not budge no matter what storm it was.

Tao Zhenfeng, irritated, stood up, kicking over a chair. The chair fell, hitting Li Changjiang’s leg.

“Hiss…” Li Changjiang grimaced in pain.

Shopkeeper Zhou hurriedly intervened, “Esteemed guest, our worker made a mistake. I apologize on his behalf. He’s hurt his foot, can we let him go and bandage it?”

Tao Zhenfeng wasn’t willing to let Li Changjiang off so easily and retorted harshly, “It’s just a chair hitting him, what’s the big deal!”

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Chapter 543: Print on Paper

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Shopkeeper Zhou glanced at Li Changjiang and smiled apologetically. “Esteemed guest, how did our worker offend you? Tell me, and I’ll deal with him!”

Tao Zhenfeng looked around the restaurant and then pointed at Li Changjiang, “He used to be a master, once so proud and aloof. How can your little restaurant accommodate him?”

Upon hearing this, Shopkeeper Zhou understood the guest’s meaning, “You’re right, but it’s not easy to make a living alone…”

“It’s not easy for others, but it’s very easy for this Chief Master Li.” Tao Zhenfeng looked at the shopkeeper and threatened, “You don’t want something to happen to your restaurant every day, right?”

At this moment, Li Changjiang took the initiative to say, “Shopkeeper, thank you for talcing care of me these days. I’ve troubled you.” With that, he left the restaurant.

Understanding the difficulties of running a business, Shopkeeper Zhou didn’t stop him and sighed silently as he let Li Changjiang go.

Chu Qingzhi, standing in a corner, witnessed the entire scene.

Xiao Zongchao rubbed his nose, not sure if it was out of empathy, but the poor kid actually started crying

Chu Qingzhi listened to the low sobbing and turned to look at him. “He was chased away. Why are you crying?”

Xiao Zongchao, wiping his tears with his sleeve, said softly, “He’s Li Changjiang, from the same alley as my house. He has a sick daughter, and his family is even worse off than mine.”

Chu Qingzhi was puzzled. “So you cried?”

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Xiao Zongchao continued with a nod, “That’s right. He offended the influential people in the county and was ostracized and suppressed. It wasn’t easy for him to find a job in a restaurant, but he failed again.”

As he spoke, his tears fell again.

Chu Qingzhi didn’t know what to say.

Xiao Zongchao sniffed and said in a nasal voice, “Master Li was the best papermaker in the county. He could print flowers and birds on paper, which caused a huge sensation at the time. He was very famous, but somehow he offended a powerful person and is now being treated like this.”

Printing flowers and birds on paper? This was exactly the printing technique Chu Qingzhi was interested in, “Who did he offend?”

Xiao Zongchao pointed at Tao Zhenfeng, “Him.”

Chu Qingzhi looked over.

Xiao Zongchao seemed to be very afraid of that person. He said in the lowest voice, “He’s the county magistrate’s nephew. His business is very big, and his family also runs a papermaking workshop. Most of his paper is sold to the capital. Moreover, Master Li used to work in the Tao family’s papermaking workshop.”

“What’s Li Changjiang’s character like?” Chu Qingzhi was considering poaching him. Her paper mill desperately needed skilled craftsmen, especially in printing techniques.

Xiao Zongchao shook his head. “I’m not sure. What I know about him is all told to me by others.”

“Have you ever seen him do anything?” What a person did could reflect a person’s character.

Xiao Zongchao thought for a moment. “When I go home, I’ll pass by his house. Sometimes, I’ll see him chopping firewood. Sometimes, I’ll see him coaxing the child to drink medicine. Sometimes, I’ll see him washing clothes…” n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

After Chu Qingzhi heard this, she more or less had some clues about Li Changjiang’s character. Men who took good care of their family couldn’t be too bad. “Let’s go and take a look.”

Xiao Zongchao didn’t react immediately, “Where are we going?”

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“To Li Changjiang’s neighborhood,” said Chu Qingzhi. “Since you live on the same alley, can you show me the way?”

“Sure.” Xiao Zongchao was obedient to Chu Qingzhi.

After bidding farewell to Shopkeeper Zhou, they headed to Wazi Alley.

Wazi Alley was where many poor families in Shuiyun County lived. The environment was a bit dirty and messy, with clotheslines everywhere.

At the end of the alley was a large piece of farmland. This was the wasteland cultivated by the people in the alley. As time passed, it became larger.

As soon as Chu Qingzhi appeared at the entrance of the alley, she drew the attention of everyone around.

A girl as beautiful and well-dressed as her was an unusual sight in this impoverished area.

The alley was small, and news spread quickly, so soon enough, people gathered around, looking at Chu Qingzhi and Xiao Zongchao with curious and somewhat peculiar gazes.

An auntie walked over and vaguely expressed her message… She thought that Chu Qingzhi was the wife that Xiao Zongchao had tricked back, and in fact, everyone thought so.

“Girl, you need to be cautious. This is not a place for a girl like you to stay.”

Chu Qingzhi, not yet understanding the auntie’s insinuations, was confused.

Seeing the situation, Xiao Zongchao, with unexpected courage, stepped in front of Chu Qingzhi to block others from approaching her. He displayed a rare manliness, “Auntie, we are here to find Master Li, please don’t misunderstand.”

When the auntie heard this, she heaved a sigh of relief and quickly pointed the way for Chu Qingzhi enthusiastically. “Master Li lives there. It’s the one with two fishes on the door.”

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Chu Qingzhi nodded politely. “Thank you.” Then, she asked everyone, “Can I ask you something?”

The auntie responded eagerly, “Please go ahead.”

“What kind of person is Master Li?” Chu Qingzhi inquired.

“Master Li is a good person, very kind,” the auntie sighed, “Unfortunately, he offended someone of higher status a few years ago and his life has been getting worse ever since.”

Others joined in, praising Master Li’s character, “Indeed, when his family was doing well, he never hesitated to help us with our troubles.”

“If Master Li hadn’t paid for the doctor, my child would probably be gone.”

Hearing everyone’s high praise, Chu Qingzhi made up her mind. “Thank you for sharing this with me,” she said.

The auntie waved her hand, “No need to thank us. Why are you asking about him, if I may inquire?”

Chu Qingzhi, wanting to avoid complications, kept it vague, “I’ll let you know later. I’m going to find Master Li and talk to him first.”

The alley residents understood that the matters of the affluent were beyond their comprehension and didn’t press further. “Then you should go quickly. Master Li will be leaving for work soon.”

“Okay.”

At Master Li’s house.

Madam Li, a gentle and soft-spoken woman, was puzzled to see Li Changjiang return home so early. “Why are you back so soon today?” she asked.

“I’m not feeling well today.” Li Changjiang did not tell the truth. This family was already difficult. He was afraid that his wife would not be able to take it.

He sat by a stone table in the yard and drank three cups of tea in quick succession, maintaining a calm exterior despite the turmoil inside.

Madam Li’s expressed concern, “Should we see a doctor?”

“No need, I just need to rest,” he replied.

At that moment, their seven or eight-year-old daughter ran out of the house, happily calling out, “Daddy.”

However, midway, she suddenly spat out blood and collapsed, rolling on the ground before losing consciousness..

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Chapter 544: Biased Family

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Li Changjiang and his wife were shocked and stood frozen for a second before realizing what had happened. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

In grief, Li Changjiang cried out “Yunqing” and quickly picked up his daughter, rushing outside.

As he reached the doorway, he came face to face with Chu Qingzhi.

Li Changjiang, looking haggard and defeated, saw Chu Qingzhi and, with a sense of desperate hopelessness, knelt down and pleaded, “Miss Chu, please save my child.”

Li Changjiang had seen Chu Qingzhi at the Food Festival before.

His wife also rushed over and knelt before Chu Qingzhi, crying, “Miss Chu, please save my daughter.”

The neighbors gathered around, their gazes filled with sympathy.

Chu Qingzhi instructed, “Bring the child back to her room, and 1 will examine her right away.”

Li Changjiang carried his daughter back inside without a word, placing her gently on the bed. He then turned to Chu Qingzhi with a pleading look, “Please save my little girl.”

Chu Qingzhi moved to the bedside and gently took the girl’s thin, pale arm to feel her pulse.

The girl had a serious lung disease, and the blood she coughed up was a result of complications from the illness.

“Do you have paper and pen?” asked Chu Qingzhi, ready to write a prescription.

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Li Changjiang and Madam Li lowered their heads in embarrassment. Their family’s lives were a problem. How could they have the money to buy those excessive things?

Seeing their reactions, Chu Qingzhi asked again, “Do you have charcoal?”

Madam Li quickly replied, “Yes, I’ll go get it immediately.”

Chu Qingzhi took out a piece of paper from her bag and wrote the prescription with charcoal. She also handed one tael to Madam Li, “Go get the medicine. I have some things to discuss with Master Li.”

Madam Li looked at her husband with teary eyes.

Li Changjiang, seeing this scene, immediately said, “I am willing to do anything for Miss Chu.”

Chu Qingzhi nodded, “Then take care of your daughter for now. Tomorrow morning, please come to the former Xu Paper Mill to guide everyone in paper-making.”

“Miss Chu, I offended Tao Zhenfeng. He’s the county magistrate’s nephew. Will you get into trouble if you let me work there?” Li Changjiang said apologetically.

Chu Qingzhi reassured him, “Just focus on your work; 1’11 handle the rest.”

Li Changjiang nodded. “Then I’ll listen to Miss Chu.”

Xiao Zongchao followed Chu Qingzhi out of Li Changjiang’s house. At this moment, his admiration for Chu Qingzhi was like the Yellow River, flowing endlessly. He looked at her with a glint in his eyes.

“I’m going to Tongzi County and Suiyang County next…”

Before Chu Qingzhi could finish, Xiao Zongchao said anxiously, “I’ll go to the workshop to continue making paper. I’ll definitely let you see the complete paper tomorrow.”

“Sure.”

The two of them walked out of the alley.

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“Stop!” An impolite shout came from behind the two of them.

Turning around, Chu Qingzhi faced the person who had called out.

Xiao Zongchao shivered and slowly turned around. He looked at the woman in front of him and said in fear, “Mother.”

The woman, dressed in black with a patch on her waist and looking thin and mean, questioned Xiao Zongchao angrily, “Why have you come back? And who is she?”

A neighboring auntie at the side said with a smile, “Madam Xiao, don’t scare your son…”

“It’s none of your business!” Madam Xiao interrupted the auntie rudely and stared at Chu Qingzhi. “I heard that you came back with my son?”

Xiao Zongchao was very afraid, but he still stood up. “Mother, she’s the owner of the workshop…”

Madam Xiao, already biased by what she had heard, believed that Chu Qingzhi was a bride Xiao Zong had tricked back, “Owner? What kind of owner can a young girl be? Don’t try to deceive me with such talk.”

She pointed at Chu Qingzhi with a nasty tone, “No matter who you are, if you want to enter the Xiao family, you must bring a hefty dowry. Otherwise, don’t even think about it!”

“You’re being presumptuous. Who wants to marry your son? She’s here to look for my husband.” Madam Li, who came out to fetch medicine, quickly stepped forward to defend Chu Qingzhi.

Seeing Chu Qingzhi dressed well and wearing beautiful jewelry, Madam Xiao thought she must be from a wealthy family and a wicked idea came to her mind, “If she’s not marrying my son, then why did she come back home with him? What kind of girl does that? That’s so indecent!”

Even the auntie at the side couldn’t stand to listen anymore, “How is walking on the street indecent? Can’t you say anything nice?”

Madam Xiao impatiently waved her hand, “This has nothing to do with you, go away.”

The auntie rolled her eyes in exasperation. Madam Xiao was notoriously biased in this alley, pampering her eldest son while neglecting her second son, who was treated like nothing. Everyone disapproved of her behavior.

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Madam Xiao’s disdain for her second son stemmed from an incident.

During her difficult delivery of her second son, she nearly died. Afterward, she felt that the second son was bad luck for her and thus, disliked him from birth.

Xiao Zongchao’s face flushed red. He looked at Chu Qingzhi. Such a good girl was insulted by his mother. He wished he could kneel down and beg for forgiveness.

Taking a deep breath and clenching his fists, he shouted, “Mother, stop it! Miss Chu is my boss. You may dislike me, but she has done nothing to you. Why are you insulting her?”

It was the first time he had spoken to Madam Xiao with such a loud voice, and he was stunned by his own outburst.

Everyone else was equally shocked.

Xiao Zong was famously meek and never dared to defy his parents. Seeing him talk back to his mother like this was a first for everyone.

Madam Xiao was momentarily stunned, then became furiously angry. To think her son would yell at her over a woman, “How dare you unfilial son!”

She raised her hand to slap Xiao Zongchao, but Chu Qingzhi pulled him away, dodging Madam Xiao’s slap.

Madam Xiao’s slap missed, causing her to stagger a few steps before regaining her balance. Her face darkened with rage and she immediately shouted, “You dare to hit me!”

“So what if I hit you? You’re not anyone to me. It doesn’t matter if I kill you.” Chu Qingzhi’s voice was light, but it was soul-stirring. Madam Xiao’s heart turned cold.

At this moment, Xiao Zongchao’s father, brother, sister-in-law, and grandmother pushed through the crowd and walked in.

Old Madam Xiao criticized, “You’re a girl. It’s fine if you go out with a man, but you even hit someone. You’re really uncivilized!”

Chu Qingzhi said calmly, “You’re a woman too. Why did you come out instead of staying at home? There are many men here!”

Old Madam Xiao was taken aback, choking on her words. She almost passed out.

Chu Qingzhi continued, “Or is there a man you want to see here? Why don’t you take this opportunity to hang out with him?”

The surrounding men instantly stepped back, distancing themselves from Old Madam Xiao.

Old Madam Xiao’s old face turned red, wishing she could find a hole to hide in.

The crowd looked at Chu Qingzhi with a mix of admiration, surprise, and disbelief.

This girl was not simple at all.. With just a few words, she made Old Madam Xiao shut up, something no one else had ever managed to do in their quarrels!

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Chapter 545: The Wealthy Young Master

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Sister-in-law Xiao tried to morally bind Chu Qingzhi, “How can you speak like that to an elder? She’s much older than you, and deserves respect. Didn’t your parents teach you to respect your elders?”

Chu Qingzhi retorted, “Didn’t your parents teach you to speak politely to elders?”

It took a moment for everyone to digest her words and grasp their meaning.

Impressive!

Sister-in-law Xiao was exasperated. “You’re so young. How can you have the cheeks to call yourself an elder?”

Chu Qingzhi replied calmly, “You seem to like talking about elders so much. Wouldn’t it be a disappointment if I didn’t act like an elder?”

Some people couldn’t help but laugh.

Sister-in-law Xiao’s face turned green with anger, “I was talking about my grandmother. She’s the elder! And who are you to try to act like my elder?”

Chu Qingzhi glanced at Old Madam Xiao, “Then who is she to act like my elder?”

Sister-in-law Xiao was at a loss for words.

Old Madam Xiao, with an air of self-importance, declared, “I’m older than you, so 1 am your elder!”

Chu Qingzhi didn’t even deign to give Old Madam Xiao a glance, finding it a waste to even look at such a foolish person.

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Seeing that Chu Qingzhi was ignoring her, Old Madam Xiao’s face darkened. She felt like she was asking for humiliation.

Unable to outwit Chu Qingzhi, the Xiao family shifted their anger towards Xiao Zongchao.

Madam Xiao pointed at Xiao Zongchao, her eyes wide with fury. “Hurry up and come home with me. You’re not allowed to interact with such a woman again!”

Xiao Zongchao looked at his family with disappointment and sorrow in his eyes, his voice low and suppressed, “She gave me food today. Even if 1 were a dog, 1 should wag my tail and make her happy in return for her kindness.” He paused before adding, “Is there even a room for me at home?”

The Xiao family avoided answering this question.

Old Madam Xiao, venting her anger on Xiao Zongchao, said harshly, “So, if there’s no room for you, you won’t come back? Can’t people sleep under the eaves?”

Everyone was astonished.

Chu Qingzhi couldn’t help but retort. She felt uncomfortable if she didn’t retort. “Then why don’t you sleep under the eaves?”

Old Madam Xiao looked at Chu Qingzhi with disdain, “I wasn’t talking to you, so mind your own business!”

Chu Qingzhi turned to look at her. “I wasn’t talking to you either. Why do you respond to my words? Mind your own business!”

Old Madam Xiao was left gasping for breath, feeling overwhelmed and outclassed by Chu Qingzhi, and dared not speak to her again.

The crowd secretly gave Chu Qingzhi a thumbs up. Old Madam Xiao was known as the top shrew of her generation, and seeing her defeated in a quarrel was immensely satisfying for everyone.

Xiao Zongchao didn’t know what kind of a change had taken place in him. In the past, he felt that it was only right for his family to treat him like this. But now, he felt that he was also human. Why should he be treated like this?

He felt a lump in his throat and asked, “Mother, am 1 your biological son?”

Madam Xiao, oblivious to how much she had alienated her son, retorted harshly, “If you’re not my biological child, did you spring from the cracks in the rocks? Heartless and ungrateful son. I should have just taken an abortion pill and gotten rid of you!”

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Her words pierced Xiao Zongchao’s heart like needles. He covered his eyes, tears seeping through his fingers, slowly trickling down like his shattered heart.

A kind-hearted auntie intervened, “How can a mother speak like this to her child?”

Madam Xiao, unrepentant, snapped back, “I’m talking to my son, what’s it to you?”

The auntie, indignant, said, “I just can’t stand to see you mistreat him like this. They’re both your sons; how can you be so cruel?”

Madam Xiao scoffed, “Don’t like it? Then don’t look. Who’s begging you to look?”

The auntie covered her chest, shaking her head, no longer wanting to argue, “What goes around comes around. People like you will get what’s coming to them.”

Xiao Zongchao turned and whispered to Chu Qingzhi, “I’m sorry for making you go through this. Shall we go?”

Chu Qingzhi did not take these people to heart at all. They were just fleas. “Let’s go.”

Madam Xiao shouted after them, “Xiao Zongchao, if you leave today, don’t ever come back!”

Xiao Zongchao looked back at his family one last time, feeling nothing but strangeness.

The crowd parted, allowing Chu Qingzhi and Xiao Zongchao to walk away.

The Xiao family, red-faced and furious, continued to curse behind them.

But as they cursed, they suddenly found themselves unable to speak. Their mouths moved, but no sound came out.

The neighbors watched this scene, stunned for a moment, and then burst into laughter.

“Instant karma, they’ve become mute!”

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“Karma, it’s truly karma!”

“As they say, what goes around comes around, and they weren’t wrong!”

At the Li Family Porcelain Workshop.

Yan Yanrong, accompanied by a maid, entered the porcelain workshop dressed flamboyantly, her head adorned with numerous valuable ornaments, flaunting her airs as a rich young lady.

She deliberately approached Chu Qingshuang, “Chu Qingshuang, still playing with clay here?”

Chu Qingshuang looked up, feigning surprise, “Oh, Yan Yanrong, have you become a rich young lady? But why is your dress so tacky?”

She pointed at Yan Yanrong’s head, “Wearing so much jewelry, aren’t you afraid of being robbed? Or doesn’t it feel heavy?”

Yan Yanrong touched her hair, looking down on Chu Qingshuang, “I thought you hadn’t seen fine things, so 1 specially brought these for you to see. Open your eyes wider.”

Chu Qingshuang calmly asked, “Have you seen the jewelry in the palace? The fabrics there? Or imperial edicts?”

Yan Yanrong’s expression froze, and her face suddenly burned as if she had been slapped.

She forgot that Chu Qingzhi had received many rewards from the emperor, naturally including items from the palace.

Her expression was awkward. She rolled her eyes and retorted weakly, “Those are all your fifth sister’s, what do they have to do with you?” n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Chu Qingshuang replied, “Well, my fifth sister gave me a tian-tsui hairpin. You haven’t seen it, have you? It’s worn by noble ladies in the capital and the ladies of the palace. Someone of your humble origins wouldn’t have seen such things.”

Yan Yanrong’s face changed colors like a palette, displaying a range of emotions.

Taking a few deep breaths, she said haughtily, “I didn’t come here to talk about this. I’m here to tell you that my cousin and I are going to the capital. There’s a big porcelain competition there, and porcelain merchants from nearby regions are all invited. My cousin hasn’t told you, has he?”

Chu Qingshuang wasn’t aware of this but didn’t care. She smiled sweetly, “Sorry, I’m also going to the capital. My second sister is marrying a wealthy young master from there, and I’m going to attend the wedding.”

She had never boasted about her future brother-in-law’s family background before, but Yan Yanrong was so annoying that she had to put her in her place.

The words “wealthy young master” irritated Yan Yanrong, who scoffed, “A village girl marrying a wealthy young master from the capital? How rich can he be?”

Chu Qingshuang tilted her head, pondering for a moment before saying, “Not much, just about a quarter of the wealth of the richest man in Daling.”

This left Yan Yanrong seething with indignation..

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He Shaoshi and Su Wenji frequently looked up at Chu Xuyao, both somewhat puzzled. Chu Xuyao seemed to be not taking the matter seriously.

Hesitating for a moment, the two approached Chu Xuyao.

Impatient by nature, He Shaoshi immediately asked, “Can we catch that person or not?”

Chu Xuyao looked at them with a calm demeanor, “Just wait and see.”

This was not the answer He Shaoshi wanted. Seeing Chu Xuyao’s reaction, he became completely anxious, “What do you mean? Everyone is anxious, can’t you tell us what exactly you are up to?”

Chu Xuyao frowned slightly, like a ripple spreading, “What can I say when the result hasn’t occurred yet?” He softened his tone, “We’ve done what we can; now, we just wait for the outcome.”

The two exchanged a glance and helplessly returned to their seats.

Chu Xuyuan glanced at Chu Xuyao, wondering what he was planning. Why was his Ninth Brother appearing so mysterious?

Chu Xuyao picked up a book and started reading, appearing even more composed.

Near the entrance of Yunfei School, across from a large pine tree, a person was hidden in the dense branches.

The person lay on the branch, arms under his head, right leg bent, left leg resting on the right, with a blade of grass in his mouth, his gaze fixed on the school’s entrance.

He had been waiting here for half an hour and hadn’t seen any movement yet.

In the quiet environment, hurried footsteps came from the school, followed by a small student emerging, looking somewhat panicked.

Jiang Zhaoyong sat up and immediately focused his attention on the young student. The student looked left and right, as if he was guilty of something. Was it him? The expressions and behavior seemed to fit.

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Jiang Zhaoyong watched the student walk away and quickly followed, “Wait!”

The student’s body trembled and he stopped in his tracks. Cold sweat broke out. His entire body stiffened as he turned to look at Jiang Zhaoyong and swallowed his saliva. “What’s the matter?”

Jiang Zhaoyong crossed his arms, observing the student closely. The boy’s nervousness was too obvious, “Did you spread those rumors in the school?”

The student’s sweating intensified, “What rumors? 1 don’t know anything. Don’t falsely accuse people.”

Jiang Zhaoyong obviously didn’t believe him, “Then why are you in such a hurry?”

The student retorted defensively, “Who’s running? My mother is sick, I’m hurrying back to take care of her!”

Jiang Zhaoyong frowned, “You’re only this anxious because your mother is sick?”

The student replied, “Yes, what else would it be?”

If it wasn’t this student, then who?

Jiang Zhaoyong reacted and turned to look at the entrance of the school. A large number of students were swarming out, making it impossible to discern any clues.

How would he explain this to Chu Xuyao?

Jiang Zhaoyong’s heart sank. Thinking of Chu Xuyao’s stern expression, he couldn’t help but worry about his love life.

Seeing that Jiang Zhaoyong did not speak anymore, the student hurriedly ran away. n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Jiang Zhaoyong reluctantly walked towards the school entrance.

Just as he reached the entrance of the school, Chu Xuyao ran out. He looked around Jiang Zhaoyong and his expression instantly turned ugly. “No one?”

When Jiang Zhaoyong saw the change in Chu Xuyao’s expression, he felt that the matter had blown up. He quickly recounted what had just happened, hoping to save the situation.

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Chu Xuyao looked up at Jiang Zhaoyong with indescribable disappointment in his eyes.

Jiang Zhaoyong’s heart sank further. It was hard to describe his current mood. It wasn’t his fault!

Chu Xuyuan, He Shaoshi, and Su Wenji followed out. When they saw this scene, they all understood… Chu Xuyao had failed.

When Chu Xuyao saw that Fu Bao had come to pick them up, he walked towards Fu Bao absent-mindedly, wondering what had gone wrong.

Chu Xuyuan waved his hand to everyone, “We are leaving, we’ll talk more tomorrow.”

The two of them rode Fu Bao and went home.

On the way, Chu Xuyuan comforted, “Brother, it’s okay, we’ll think of other ways. One failure doesn’t mean anything.”

Chu Xuyao looked ahead, his fox-like eyes dark and indifferent, “Seventh Brother, everyone must be laughing at me behind my back.”

Chu Xuyuan asked, “Do you really care about what others think?”

Chu Xuyao countered, “Don’t you?”

Chu Xuyuan was unconcerned, “Why should we? They have nothing to do with us.”

Chu Xuyao pondered, “I guess so, but I was not trying to catch the person for others, but to clear the rumors against us. What should we do now that we’ve failed?”

Chu Xuyuan suggested, “If it doesn’t work this time, we’ll find another way. Besides, we still have our Fifth Sister, it’s a small matter for her.”

Chu Xuyao laughed, “Thank goodness we have Fifth Sister. Without her, I would have no confidence in doing these things.”

Chu Xuyuan agreed, “Let’s ask Fifth Sister what to do next when we get back.

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Chu Xuyao blinked, regaining his childlike innocence, “I understand.”

At the paper mill.

After a busy day, they finally saw results. Xiao Zongchao placed the wet paper molds in a ventilated area to dry.

He was very satisfied with the smooth paper.

The sky had already begun to turn dark, but there was a golden light in the darkness. It had a unique beauty.

Xiao Zongzhao took out a tael of silver from his pocket. This was the money Chu Qingzhi had given him before she left for dinner.

“I’ll work hard in the future and try to return the money as soon as possible.”

Holding the money, Xiao Zongchao headed to the county for dinner.

The dog that kept him company ran out from the corner, following his steps, “Woof woof woof…”

Xiao Zongchao stopped and bent down to pat the dog’s head, “Are you hungry too?”

“Woof woof woof…”

Xiao Zongchao smiled, “Come on, I’ll take you for noodles.”

The noodles were the cheapest. If he ate noodles every day, one tael of silver could last him for three months.

Arriving at the noodle stand, Xiao Zongchao sat on a small stool, “Brother, a bowl of noodles and some broth.”

“Okay.”

Xiao Zongchao picked up a broken bowl from the roadside. After the noodles and broth were served, he poured half a bowl of broth and added some noodles for the dog, “Eat up.”

The dog ate happily without any fuss.

Xiao Zongchao smiled and started eating his noodles, which tasted exceptionally good today.

Chu Qingzhi had given Xiao Zongchao a room at the back door of the paper mill to live in, which was perfect as the mill needed someone to watch over it for fire and theft prevention.

Grateful for his first room, Xiao Zongchao was deeply thankful to Chu Qingzhi and silently vowed to repay her kindness.

After buying the cheapest bedding, Xiao Zongchao returned to the mill, spread everything on the bed, washed up thoroughly, and lay down.

A content smile appeared on his face..

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He Shaoshi and Su Wenji frequently looked up at Chu Xuyao, both somewhat puzzled. Chu Xuyao seemed to be not taking the matter seriously.

Hesitating for a moment, the two approached Chu Xuyao.

Impatient by nature, He Shaoshi immediately asked, “Can we catch that person or not?”

Chu Xuyao looked at them with a calm demeanor, “Just wait and see.”

This was not the answer He Shaoshi wanted. Seeing Chu Xuyao’s reaction, he became completely anxious, “What do you mean? Everyone is anxious, can’t you tell us what exactly you are up to?”

Chu Xuyao frowned slightly, like a ripple spreading, “What can I say when the result hasn’t occurred yet?” He softened his tone, “We’ve done what we can; now, we just wait for the outcome.”

The two exchanged a glance and helplessly returned to their seats.

Chu Xuyuan glanced at Chu Xuyao, wondering what he was planning. Why was his Ninth Brother appearing so mysterious?

Chu Xuyao picked up a book and started reading, appearing even more composed.

Near the entrance of Yunfei School, across from a large pine tree, a person was hidden in the dense branches.

The person lay on the branch, arms under his head, right leg bent, left leg resting on the right, with a blade of grass in his mouth, his gaze fixed on the school’s entrance.

He had been waiting here for half an hour and hadn’t seen any movement yet.

In the quiet environment, hurried footsteps came from the school, followed by a small student emerging, looking somewhat panicked.

Jiang Zhaoyong sat up and immediately focused his attention on the young student. The student looked left and right, as if he was guilty of something. Was it him? The expressions and behavior seemed to fit.

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Jiang Zhaoyong watched the student walk away and quickly followed, “Wait!”

The student’s body trembled and he stopped in his tracks. Cold sweat broke out. His entire body stiffened as he turned to look at Jiang Zhaoyong and swallowed his saliva. “What’s the matter?”

Jiang Zhaoyong crossed his arms, observing the student closely. The boy’s nervousness was too obvious, “Did you spread those rumors in the school?”

The student’s sweating intensified, “What rumors? I don’t know anything. Don’t falsely accuse people.”

Jiang Zhaoyong obviously didn’t believe him, “Then why are you in such a hurry?”

The student retorted defensively, “Who’s running? My mother is sick, I’m hurrying back to take care of her!”

Jiang Zhaoyong frowned, “You’re only this anxious because your mother is sick?”

The student replied, “Yes, what else would it be?”

If it wasn’t this student, then who?

Jiang Zhaoyong reacted and turned to look at the entrance of the school. A large number of students were swarming out, making it impossible to discern any clues.

How would he explain this to Chu Xuyao?

Jiang Zhaoyong’s heart sank. Thinking of Chu Xuyao’s stern expression, he couldn’t help but worry about his love life.

Seeing that Jiang Zhaoyong did not speak anymore, the student hurriedly ran away. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Jiang Zhaoyong reluctantly walked towards the school entrance.

Just as he reached the entrance of the school, Chu Xuyao ran out. He looked around Jiang Zhaoyong and his expression instantly turned ugly. “No one?”

When Jiang Zhaoyong saw the change in Chu Xuyao’s expression, he felt that the matter had blown up. He quickly recounted what had just happened, hoping to save the situation.

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Chu Xuyao looked up at Jiang Zhaoyong with indescribable disappointment in his eyes.

Jiang Zhaoyong’s heart sank further. It was hard to describe his current mood. It wasn’t his fault!

Chu Xuyuan, He Shaoshi, and Su Wenji followed out. When they saw this scene, they all understood… Chu Xuyao had failed.

When Chu Xuyao saw that Fu Bao had come to pick them up, he walked towards Fu Bao absent-mindedly, wondering what had gone wrong.

Chu Xuyuan waved his hand to everyone, “We are leaving, we’ll talk more tomorrow.”

The two of them rode Fu Bao and went home.

On the way, Chu Xuyuan comforted, “Brother, it’s okay, we’ll think of other ways. One failure doesn’t mean anything.”

Chu Xuyao looked ahead, his fox-like eyes dark and indifferent, “Seventh Brother, everyone must be laughing at me behind my back.”

Chu Xuyuan asked, “Do you really care about what others think?”

Chu Xuyao countered, “Don’t you?”

Chu Xuyuan was unconcerned, “Why should we? They have nothing to do with us.”

Chu Xuyao pondered, “I guess so, but I was not trying to catch the person for others, but to clear the rumors against us. What should we do now that we’ve failed?”

Chu Xuyuan suggested, “If it doesn’t work this time, we’ll find another way. Besides, we still have our Fifth Sister, it’s a small matter for her.”

Chu Xuyao laughed, “Thank goodness we have Fifth Sister. Without her, I would have no confidence in doing these things.”

Chu Xuyuan agreed, “Let’s ask Fifth Sister what to do next when we get back.

Don’t be upset; being unhappy won’t solve the problem.”

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Chu Xuyao blinked, regaining his childlike innocence, “I understand.”

At the paper mill.

After a busy day, they finally saw results. Xiao Zongchao placed the wet paper molds in a ventilated area to dry.

He was very satisfied with the smooth paper.

The sky had already begun to turn dark, but there was a golden light in the darkness. It had a unique beauty.

Xiao Zongzhao took out a tael of silver from his pocket. This was the money Chu Qingzhi had given him before she left for dinner.

“I’ll work hard in the future and try to return the money as soon as possible.”

Holding the money, Xiao Zongchao headed to the county for dinner.

The dog that kept him company ran out from the corner, following his steps, “Woof woof woof…”

Xiao Zongchao stopped and bent down to pat the dog’s head, “Are you hungry too?”

“Woof woof woof…”

Xiao Zongchao smiled, “Come on, I’ll take you for noodles.”

The noodles were the cheapest. If he ate noodles every day, one tael of silver could last him for three months.

Arriving at the noodle stand, Xiao Zongchao sat on a small stool, “Brother, a bowl of noodles and some broth.”

“Okay.”

Xiao Zongchao picked up a broken bowl from the roadside. After the noodles and broth were served, he poured half a bowl of broth and added some noodles for the dog, “Eat up.”

The dog ate happily without any fuss.

Xiao Zongchao smiled and started eating his noodles, which tasted exceptionally good today.

Chu Qingzhi had given Xiao Zongchao a room at the back door of the paper mill to live in, which was perfect as the mill needed someone to watch over it for fire and theft prevention.

Grateful for his first room, Xiao Zongchao was deeply thankful to Chu Qingzhi and silently vowed to repay her kindness.

After buying the cheapest bedding, Xiao Zongchao returned to the mill, spread everything on the bed, washed up thoroughly, and lay down.

A content smile appeared on his face..

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Chapter 548: Floral Paper

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Under a starlit night.

Chu Xuyuan and Chu Xuyao followed Chu Qingzhi upstairs, calling out, “Fifth Sister…”

Chu Qingzhi stopped in the hall, turning back, “What’s the matter?”

Chu Xuyuan ran over and pulled out a stool. He frowned and said, “Fifth Sister, sit. Sit down and talk. Things are a little complicated.”

Chu Qingzhi looked at the two children and sat on the stool. She asked in confusion, “Something happened in the school again?”

Chu Xuyao sat next to Chu Qingzhi, leaning on her with a troubled look, “Fifth Sister, it’s like this…” He detailed the entire incident to Chu Qingzhi.

After listening, Chu Qingzhi analyzed, “Firstly, whoever did this must have a motive, and secondly, he aims to achieve something through this action.”

“The motive is unclear for now, but the purpose is evident. He spread rumors that Teacher Yan leaked exam questions to you. Regardless of the truth, your reputation is already tarnished.”

“Reputation is as vital as life for a scholar. He’s not after your lives but trying to drive you out of the school and cut off your path to the imperial examination.”

“You don’t have conflicts of interest with anyone, nor have you offended anyone. So, the most likely reason is jealousy.”

“The person jealous of you should be someone you know, who doesn’t consider themselves inferior to you, harbors a sense of resentment against the world, lives a repressed life, and is under significant psychological pressure. He likely has strict parents who expect him to succeed. This person constantly observes you, is usually taciturn, and studies hard.”

Chu Qingzhi looked at them, “Does anyone like that come to mind?”

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Chu Xuyuan and Chu Xuyao simultaneously exclaimed, “Yes! Dai Ruolin!!”

“Fifth Sister, he’s exactly as you described,” Chu Xuyao’s eyes sparkled, “How did you figure it out just by analyzing?”

Chu Qingzhi patted Chu Xuyao’s head, smiling, “It’s all about experience. Analyze the situation more when you encounter problems, and you’ll understand.”

Chu Xuyao nodded firmly, “I’ll learn from you, Fifth Sister, and thoroughly analyze things before taking action.”

“Good.”

Ge Lihua’s voice came from the courtyard, “Xuyuan, Qingyan, Xuyao, time for martial arts training.”

“Coming.”

Wazi Alley.

After taking the medicine twice, Li Yunqing’s pale face regained some color, looking much healthier.

Madam Li looked at her daughter in surprise, “Yunqing, do you still feel pain?”

“It doesn’t hurt anymore. The medicine Sister gave is miraculous.” Li Yunqing smiled, shaking her head and patting her chest. The girl, though seven or eight years old, looked only five or six due to her frail health from constant illness.

Madam Li agreed seriously, “Right, Sister is a fairy sent to save you.”

Li Yunqing tilted her head, “Mother, I haven’t met Sister yet. When can 1 see her?”

Madam Li thought for a moment, “How about we invite Sister to our home for a meal, so you can meet her?”

Li Yunqing’s eyes brightened, “Okay! I’ll embroider a sachet for Sister.”

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“That’s a good idea. I’ll buy you some good needles and thread tomorrow. Once you finish the sachet, we’ll invite Sister for a meal.”

“Ok.”

Li Changjiang listened to the mother and daughter’s conversation from next door. The corners of his lips curled up unconsciously. He was indescribably grateful to Chu Qingzhi.

He was willing to give anything for this peaceful and joyful atmosphere.

In the early morning, with the sun rising high.

Chu Qingzhi received a list from Shen Ruyue, checked the names, confirmed they were correct, and then led everyone to the paper mill.

At the entrance of the workshop, Xiao Zongchao and Li Changjiang were waiting there. They stood upright with respectful expressions.

After Chu Qingzhi arrived, their eyes lit up. “Miss Chu.”

Chu Qingzhi nodded to them and introduced everyone since they would be working together from now on.

“Let’s change the plaque first.”

Chu Qingzhi signaled Chu Yun and Chu Feng to come forward. They carried out a dignified plaque she had custom-made and hung it above the main entrance of the mill, also adding a red cloth with embroidered ball flowers.

Chu Yun hung a string of firecrackers, warning everyone, “Step back, I’m about to light the firecrackers.”

Everyone walked away cooperatively and looked in the direction of the firecrackers.

Very soon, the firecrackers started crackling. After the firecrackers were set off, Chu Qingzhi gave everyone a big red packet.

Chu Qingzhi announced, “”Chu’s Paper Mill is now open!”

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A round of enthusiastic applause rang out.

Chu Qingzhi called Xiao Zongchao over, “The people I brought don’t know about papermaking. I’ll arrange for them to clean the mill first, and meanwhile, could you explain the papermaking process to them?”

“Can, can I?” Xiao Zongchao had always been inconspicuous. He had never been the center of attention like this before. He was extremely nervous and extremely unconfident. Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Chu Qingzhi encouraged, “Of course. It depends on whether you’re willing or not.”

Xiao Zongchao hurriedly said, “Yes, yes. I’m willing to do anything. I’ll definitely get this done.” His voice was trembling nervously, but his eyes were extremely bright.

“I believe you can do it well.” Chu Qingzhi smiled at him and then said to everyone, “Start by cleaning the mill. Dispose of unnecessary items and keep what’s useful. Make a list of what the mill lacks, and I’ll arrange for someone to buy them later.”

“Xiao Zongchao knows about papermaking. While cleaning, listen to his instructions. If you have questions, ask him. If you can’t resolve an issue, come and find me in the study.”

Everyone said in unison, “Yes.”

“Everyone, go do your work. Try to start work early.”

Xiao Zongchao took a deep breath and tried his best to overcome his low self-esteem. He said loudly, “Everyone, follow me…”

Chu Qingzhi watched everyone leave before calling Li Changjiang to the study.

“Master Li, please take a seat.”

Li Changjiang sat on the chair and said respectfully, “Miss Chu, if you have something to say, just say it. I’ll definitely do it.”

Chu Qingzhi scrutinized Li Changjiang. “1 heard that you can print flowers and birds on paper. Is that true?”

Li Changjiang said, “It’s true, but the paper made this way is harder.”

This was exactly what she wanted. She had found the right person. Chu Qingzhi smiled and said, “What 1 need is hard paper with floral prints.”

Chu Qingzhi drew several designs on paper and handed them to Master Li, “Can you achieve this?”

Li Changjiang was very surprised that Chu Qingzhi specially wanted such paper. He couldn’t sell such paper when he made it in the past.

Despite his thoughts, he didn’t let it affect his actions. He carefully examined the designs and said solemnly, “It’s possible. But may I ask, Miss, what do you need this paper for?”

Chu Qingzhi replied, “For packaging..”

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Chapter 549: Encountering Trouble

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Li Changjiang pondered for a moment and confidently said, “Yes, I can do it. However, 1 need to experiment a few times. During the paper-making process, 1 will add certain materials that affect the stiffness of the paper. I’ll produce the paper first, and then you can decide if it meets your needs.”

Different stiffnesses of paper? Truly remarkable. Chu Qingzhi was impressed, “Alright, list whatever materials you need, and I’ll arrange for someone to purchase them.”

Li Changjiang nodded. “Okay.”

At the Li Family Porcelain Workshop.

Li Wenyu, with her hair tied in two braids, bounced into the workshop and approached Chu Qingshuang, “Sister Qingshuang, Master Li is looking for you.”

Chu Qingshuang was a bit puzzled, “Why is Master looking for me?”

Li Wenyu shrugged, “I don’t know.”

Chu Qingshuang smiled, “Thanks.” She washed her hands and headed to the room where Li Zhenzong usually worked.

“Master, you called for me?”

Li Zhenzong looked at his disciple, his eyes immediately becoming gentle and kind, “Sit down, well talk slowly.”

Chu Qingshuang sat on the chair, feeling a little uneasy. Could she have made a mistake?

“Master, what’s the matter? I’m nervous.”

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Li Zhenzong smiled. “Don’t be nervous. It’s a good thing. I’m asking you, are you confident in your ability to make porcelain?”

“Yes,” Chu Qingshuang said without hesitation. “I’m not good at anything else, but I definitely have no problem making porcelain.”

Li Zhenzong also had great confidence in his disciple, “There’s a porcelain contest in the capital, and 1 want you and a few of your senior brothers to participate.”

A porcelain contest in the capital? Chu Qingshuang thought to herself, so Yan Yanrong didn’t lie to her, “Sure, 1 was planning to go to the capital anyway.”

Li Zhenzong was surprised, “You’re going to the capital? What for?”

Chu Qingshuang’s eyes gleamed with joy, “My second sister is getting married. I’m going to the capital for the wedding.”

“Your second sister is marrying into a family in the capital?”

“Yes, my second brother-in-law is really nice. He will come to pick us up on the tenth of September, and then our whole family will go there.”

Li Zhenzong commented, “It’s good that your second brother-in-law will come to fetch you.”

He thought for a moment and then said, “The porcelain contest is on the eleventh of September. First, go with your family to the capital, and when it’s time for the competition, come and find us.”

“Okay.”

“Get back to work, and also think about what porcelain piece you want to make for the competition. Just a reminder, the contestants are among the best porcelain masters in Dalin, so you’ll need to put in a lot of effort.”

Chu Qingshuang was brimming with confidence, “Don’t worry, Master, 1 will definitely bring glory to Li’s Porcelain Workshop.”

Li Zhenzong laughed, “Then I’ll look forward to you making Li’s Porcelain Workshop proud.”

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Chu Qingshuang nodded firmly, “I will.”

In Shuiyun County’s free clinic area, a man carrying an elderly man on his back arrived in a state of agitation, shouting,

“Everyone, come and see! My father’s leg wound has worsened. They can’t treat it, and they’re still running a free clinic. Isn’t this harming people?”

Many people in the clinic area turned their attention to the man after hearing his words, and more bystanders gathered around.

Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang exchanged glances and approached the two men.

The elderly man was seated on a stool, clutching his knee, his face slightly pale and pained.

The man continued to shout, “I’m here today to seek justice, especially from her.”

He pointed at Chu Qingning, “She assured that my father’s leg would reduce in swelling the next day, scab over in three days, and not affect movement in seven to eight days. But now, it’s getting worse.”

Seeing the man pointing at her, Chu Qingning, facing such a situation for the first time, couldn’t help but feel nervous.

Yuan Hongjun stepped forward, “Don’t yell, let me see the wound first.”

The man blocked Yuan Hongjun, angrily stating, “What’s there to see? You’ll only make it worse. You don’t know medical skills at all; you’re just practicing on us villagers, right?”

Bao Linjiang’s temper flared, “How can you talk like that? We’ve been treating you for free, and now you’re accusing us?”

The man retorted fiercely, “Just because it’s free, you can do whatever you want? You’re deceivers!”

Yuan Hongjun held back Bao Linjiang’s wrist, whispering, “Let’s check the wound first.” He turned to the man, “Let me see the wound and determine why it worsened, okay?”

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The man still obstructed, “No, 1 don’t trust you.”

Yuan Hongjun frowned, “It seems you don’t really want to cure your father.”

The man’s face turned ugly, “What do you mean? Are you saying I want something bad to happen to my father?”

Yuan Hongjun’s tone became stern, “If you really care about your father, you should let us examine what caused the wound to worsen, instead of arguing here.”

Chu Qingning gathered her courage and approached Yuan Hongjun, ready to take responsibility, “Your father’s wound was dressed by me. If it’s indeed my fault, I’m willing to take responsibility.”

The man’s gaze turned fierce, “How can you be responsible? What can a little girl like you do? Instead of staying home to look after your family, you’re out here pretending you can treat people. If it weren’t for you, my father wouldn’t be suffering so much!”

Chu Qingning’s eyes reddened, “1 didn’t do it on purpose. Why are you saying this?”

“Why?” The man, seeing Chu Qingning as an easy target, continued to berate her, “Other girls aren’t like you, showing off in public, harming yourself and others. You should just go home and take care of your children.”

Fan Yuru couldn’t stand it, “We’re running a free clinic, doing good deeds. What do you mean by showing off? Watch your language.”

When the man saw that Fan Yuru was also a woman, he also didn’t take her seriously. “Yes, you’re doing a free clinic, but now you’ve harmed someone!”

Chu Qingzhi, who was in the county to buy supplies, saw the crowd at the free clinic and went over to see what was happening.

Bystanders defended, “I’ve been treated here before, and my wound healed quickly without any complications.”

“His behavior is indeed suspicious.”

“Why don’t you let them examine the wound first? Right now, all you’ve been doing is accusing.”

Bao Linjiang spoke firmly, “With so many people treated in the free clinic, only your father has a problem. Something happened, and you won’t let us check; isn’t there something fishy here?”

The man’s face darkened at Bao Linjiang’s words, “Don’t try to shirk responsibility.” He pointed at Chu Qingning, “It’s her fault, she’s the one who dressed my father’s wound. She’s an incompetent doctor!”

Chu Qingning defended herself, “I’m not incompetent. I’m certain that if your father had followed my instructions, there wouldn’t have been any problems.”

The man aggressively countered, “So now it’s my father’s fault?”

“Indeed, it is your father’s fault.” A clear and pleasant voice intervened. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Everyone turned to see the elderly man’s bandage being removed, revealing a red, swollen, and festering wound. Beside him stood a girl in a light green dress. It was her who had just spoken..

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Chapter 550: Miserable Lives of the Three Wolves

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

She did not expect to encounter an ancient version of a medical dispute!

Chu Qingzhi turned to the man, speaking in a calm tone that felt especially profound to the listeners, “Your father is quite capable, working in the fields with a wound, even getting it wet. The infection and worsening of his wound have nothing to do with anyone else.”

The bystanders, after hearing this, started accusing, “What a filial son you are, making your injured father work, and now you come here to blame others. Where do you get the nerve?”

“Seriously, talking without taking responsibility. With a son like you, your father must have suffered a lot. He’s had a hard life.”

“Indeed, his father is clearly in pain, and he runs off to blame others first. I don’t understand his thinking!”

Their words, one after another, reached the man’s ears, making his face turn red. For the first time, he felt so helpless and embarrassed, wishing he could find a hole to hide in.

Yuan Hongjun and others approached Chu Qingzhi.

“Master.”

“Qingzhi.”

“Fifth Sister.”

The bystanders started discussing again…

“Isn’t that Miss Chu who organized the food festival? No wonder she looks familiar.”

“Yes, indeed. She changed her outfit, so I didn’t recognize her at first.”

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“Never thought Qingning was Miss Chu’s sister. Both sisters are so capable. I wish 1 had daughters like them.”

Chu Qingzhi said to Yuan Hongjun and the others, “There’s no need to check his wound. Let them go to a medical hall instead.”

“Yes.” The grievance in everyone’s hearts was relieved.

Visiting a medical hall would cost a lot of money, which caused the man and the elderly man to worry. Their previously arrogant demeanor instantly deflated like a fire doused with water.

The man started making noise again, “You’re running a free clinic, why won’t you treat my father’s injury?”

With Chu Qingzhi’s support, Chu Qingning felt more confident, “Didn’t you just say we were quacks? How can quacks treat injuries?”

Yuan Hongjun added, “Besides, you wouldn’t let us check the wound. Since you don’t trust us, it’s better to go to a medical hall, right?”

Bao Linjiang also said, “We’re all out here to deceive people, so we can’t cure your father’s illness. You should seek someone more skilled!”

The crowd’s gaze towards the man and his father was full of contempt, seeing them as typical examples of those who bite the hand that feeds them.

The man felt that he had shot himself in the foot. He panicked. “I was talking nonsense. I’m sorry. Please treat my father’s wound.”

He staged all this to avoid paying for treatment, worried that the free clinic would charge them due to their own fault. He never expected his plan to backfire so spectacularly.

No one paid him any attention, leaving him to deal with the situation as he wished.

After making a fuss for a while and seeing that everyone still ignored him, he ran off, leaving his father behind.

The elderly man looked at his son with disappointment in his eyes.

The elderly man remained sitting there, from noon until the clinic closed. Seeing his pitiful state, they eventually decided to dress his wound.

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The old man cried as he knelt down to thank everyone and apologize. After crying for a while, he limped away.

Everyone sighed.

In the Chu Village.

After leaving the free clinic area, Chu Qingzhi delivered some items back to the workshop. She joined everyone for lunch and then returned to Chu’s village.

The wasteland had been fully cultivated and was ready for planting.

Chu Qingzhi took the seeds she had soaked early in the morning and headed to the fields, planning to plant them all today.

Xiao Chen came running over to take the tray from Chu Qingzhi’s hands, “You don’t need to do this yourself. Just call us if you need help.”

“Alright, I’ll call you next time.”

The wasteland was divided into ten sections, each for a different type of seed.

As everyone worked on the land, several villagers spontaneously came over with hoes to help.

Chu Qingzhi silently noted their names in her mind, planning to thank them later.

By sunset, all the seeds were planted.

Chu Qingzhi called Xiao Chen and others over, paid them for their work, and then said, “1’11 need your help digging a pond tomorrow.”

“Yes, yes, yes. We’ll come tomorrow morning.” Xiao Chen held the silver tightly and felt touched. When he agreed, he didn’t hesitate at all.

After Xiao Chen and the others left, Chu Qingzhi took some biscuits and sent them from door to door. Everyone declined and did not accept them, but Chu Qingzhi stuffed them into their hands. They should be rewarded for their work.

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Chu Qingzhi returned to the wasteland and walked around it. Actually, she quite liked farming. Seeing the sprouts slowly grow, grow, and mature, she felt an indescribable satisfaction in her heart.

“Qingzhi.” Tang Jinghong walked over, followed by the leisurely Da Bai and the three scared wolves.

Ever since Da Bai came to the Chu Village, it had taken over the alpha position, and the three wolves had been plotting revenge. However, Da Bai was too strong, and they had yet to succeed.

Chu Qingzhi turned to look at Tang Jinghong. “I haven’t seen you for the entire day. Where did you go?”

Tang Jinghong reached out and tidied Chu Qingzhi’s hair that was messed up by the wind. “I didn’t go anywhere. I had been at home. You were too busy. You left early and returned late. I haven’t seen you for a day.”

Chu Qingzhi looked up at the setting sun. “The day is almost over.”

“A day passes very quickly.” Tang Jinghong asked with concern, “Is there anything else? If there is, 1 can help you.”

“I plan to chop bamboo to fence off this land. The villagers have raised a lot of chickens. They will damage the sprouts.”

“Okay, I’ll go back and get the machete.”

“I’ll wait for you near the bamboo forest with Da Bai. 1 haven’t been with Da Bai for a day.”

“Okay.”

Tang Jinghong turned to go home, while Chu Qingzhi walked with Da Bai towards the bamboo forest.

When the three wolves saw Chu Qingzhi touching Da Bai’s head, they also wanted to come over and ask for a pat. However, after taking two steps, they received a death threat from Da Bai and dared not approach, looking at Chu Qingzhi with extremely aggrieved eyes.

Chu Qingzhi smiled, “Da Bai, you can treat them as your followers. It won’t affect your alpha position, and you’ll have a few more helpers.”

These words made sense. Da Bai turned around to look at the three wolves and let out a few low roars.

The three wolves lowered their ears as a sign of submission. They howled a few times, reluctantly accepting their role as a subordinate.

Chu Qingzhi comforted them, “Being Da Bai’s followers is quite impressive, don’t feel aggrieved.”

When the three wolves saw Chu Qingzhi talking to them, their grievances instantly disappeared and they ran over. Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Actually, being followers wasn’t so bad; they could be close to their master. Ever since Da Bai came to the village, they hadn’t been close to a master for a long time.

However, they didn’t stay for long before Da Bai chased them away. Sharing a little bit was okay, but too much was not acceptable..

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