Wang Shuilian sensed disgust and a complete lack of affection in He Tiantian's tone, and guessed that He Tiantian had no interest in her cousin Qi Jianguo, and that it was probably just Qi Jianguo's wishful thinking.

Although Wang Shuilian was somewhat unhappy that He Tiantian didn't think much of her outstanding brother-in-law, as a doctor, she couldn't just turn around and leave without seeing the patient.

"Hehe, you're joking." Wang Shuilian smiled. "I see you look pale, you must be lacking in qi and blood. Come, let me take a look and check your pulse."

He Tiantian reached out from next door and said politely, "Thank you for your help."

She wasn't joking at all; she was completely weak. If she could get up now, she would definitely slap Qi Jianguo a few times.

"I'm a doctor, it's my duty," Wang Shuilian said politely, taking He Tiantian's pulse and examining her joints and bones, finding no problems.

"How is Sweetie?" Grandma Qi asked with concern. She was upset because of Qi Jianguo.

Wang Shuilian smiled and replied, "Don't worry, it's just a lack of qi and blood. There are no broken bones in my body. Just eat some red dates and other good things to replenish your qi and blood."

"No need for medicine?" Grandma Qi asked. Anyway, there was still plenty of meat at home, so she gave it all to Sweetie.

"No need," Wang Shuilian said. "She's young and healthy. She's probably menstruating and got wet in cold water. There's probably too much menstrual blood, which is why she's like this. She'll just have to be more careful in the future."

He Tiantian admitted to having insufficient blood and qi. However, she couldn't accept the excessive menstrual bleeding.

But then I thought about it again, and realized that although her menstrual flow was normal, she did lose a lot of blood after Snake King and Qi Xiaoyan drank a lot of drinks!

"It's not easy for you to come all this way, how much is the consultation fee?" He Tiantian asked. From the fact that Wang Shuilian didn't prescribe medicine just to make money, it was clear that she had good medical ethics.

"No need, we're all from the same village, helping each other out is enough." Wang Shuilian packed up the pulse pillow and got up to leave.

If Wang Shuilian and Qi Jianguo were not related, perhaps He Tiantian would give Wang Shuilian some things but not money. But now they are relatives and seem to have a good relationship. He Tiantian doesn't want to owe anyone a favor!

"No, that won't do. You should pay whatever you're owed. I can't let you come all this way for nothing," He Tiantian said, taking out a dollar from her wallet. "Is that enough?"

Seeing that He Tiantian was trying her best to distance herself from her, Wang Shuilian guessed that He Tiantian also didn't want to be involved with her cousin-in-law outside, so she smiled faintly and said, "It's too much, just three cents will do."

Wang Shuilian took the money, smiled, and said, "Hehe, I'll take the money."

"You should take it, you should take it!" Grandma Qi said with a smile as she saw Wang Shuilian out.

Qi Jianguo was still outside when Qi Xiaoyan entered, panting.

"How is Sister Tiantian?" Qi Xiaoyan asked.

"How is Tian Tian?" Qi Jianguo asked.

Both of them looked at Wang Shuilian.

Wang Shuilian said, "Don't worry, it's just a lack of qi and blood. Just eat some good food to replenish it."

"Oh." Qi Xiaoyan understood slightly. She had also experienced menstrual cramps before and thought that Sweetie was having menstrual cramps.

"Are you really alright?" Qi Jianguo wanted to look further inside.

Grandma Qi had already closed the door, so Qi Jianguo couldn't see inside.

"It's alright, I have something to do, I'll head back first." Wang Shuilian carried her medicine kit on her back. "Jianguo, if you're free, could you take me back to the village? Walking in this cold weather must be tiring."

Qi Jianguo felt disappointed. He glanced at the two tightly closed wooden doors a few times and left in despair.

Once outside, Wang Shuilian asked curiously, "Jianguo, how are things going between you and that educated youth named He Tiantian?"

"What else can I do!" Qi Jianguo said with a wry smile. "They just don't like me!"

"If you ask me, that girl is nothing special except for being pretty. Someone as outstanding as you can definitely find a better girl," Wang Shuilian advised. She couldn't see any affection or even disgust in He Tiantian's eyes, which showed that she had no feelings for her brother-in-law at all.

If my cousin continues to be so stubborn, something terrible might happen in the future.

"Sigh!" Qi Jianguo sighed, remaining silent and not sharing his worries with others.

Wang Shuilian thought her brother-in-law had already listened, so she stopped trying to persuade him.

After escorting Wang Shuilian back, Qi Jianguo returned home dejectedly. What should he do now?

Zhou Sihai didn't have any leverage over He Tiantian either. Qi Xiaoyan and He Tiantian were wary of their younger sister, so he had no chance to get close to He Tiantian.

He went to the county town and got information from Zhou Sihai. Although Zhou Sihai didn't reveal that he wrote the letter of denunciation, given Niu Dajun and Niu Peng's abilities, they probably already found out that it was Qi Jianguo who wrote the letter.

Since Niu Dajun and Secretary Qi have such a good relationship, they will definitely tell Qi Dazhu.

The reason Qi Dazhu hasn't confronted him yet is probably because he lacks concrete evidence, or he doesn't want to implicate others.

He originally wanted to remove Uncle Qi from his position as village party secretary and make his second uncle the new secretary. However, his scheme ultimately failed, and he did not achieve his goal.

Being targeted by Qi Dazhu again is not a good thing.

Qi Jianguo kept thinking about a solution.

Just then, Qi Fangfang's voice came from outside: "Big brother, dinner's ready."

There was no sound from inside. Qi Fangfang knocked on the door, pushed it open, and came in, saying, "Big brother, get up and eat. What happened outside?"

"It's nothing." Qi Jianguo sat up from the bed and followed Qi Fangfang out.

"By the way, big brother. I went to Auntie's place this time, and she said she's already taken care of things for you. She said that after the New Year, as long as the village approves it, you can go to university," Qi Fangfang said. She felt proud that her big brother was going to university, and maybe he could even find her a job after he graduated.

Upon hearing this, Qi Jianguo's eyes lit up. "That's right, he can still go to university!"

It will be two or three years before he graduates from university, and by then he will already be a university student and officially assigned a job by the state. He Tiantian will definitely treat him differently.

Such a great opportunity is right in front of us; we can't let it slip away.

Qi Jianguo decided to work diligently and avoid causing trouble for the time being, and to wait until he went to university before making any decisions.

"I understand. Don't worry, once your brother goes to university, I'll definitely find you a chance to work as a laborer in the county town," Qi Jianguo said. He was in a great mood, which made him have a good appetite. He ate the meat he had been given at home with relish.

Qi Fangfang was also very happy and said, "Big brother, you are so kind. I will remember this. You must find me a chance to get a job in the factory. I don't want to farm in the countryside at all. It's too hard."

"I've got it," Qi Jianguo assured him. "When you're free, keep looking for Qi Xiaoyan and He Tiantian to play with. See what they've been up to and tell me when you get back."

Qi Fangfang, eager for her brother to help her in the future, readily agreed. (To be continued.)