"And also, Gu Zhenhong, he..."

"Stop, I don't want to know anymore."

"Number 001, what's the shop owner's reaction now?"

"The shop owner has already arranged to meet with Qin Jiandang to begin a new round of negotiations."

It's highly likely the deal will be closed at the previously agreed-upon price.

Zhuang Zhimeng shook her head.

"No, the price must be pushed down."

If the agreement was initially agreed upon but then suddenly changed, it shows that the shop owner is very dishonest.

Then we'll respond in kind with dishonesty.

Anyway, the other side is definitely more anxious than us.

"I refuse to believe anyone would try to rob such a big store."

"Yes, Master, I understand."

A few days later, Qin Jiandang brought Zhuang Zhimeng the good news.

"Zhimeng, the deal is done. It's 20% lower than the price we originally agreed on."

Without that old scoundrel Gu Zhenhong backing him up, this guy is nothing.

He started begging me to take over, saying he desperately needed the money.

"That's good. Uncle Qin, has Dongwu seen the contract?"

"Yes, don't worry, Dongwu carefully checked it before I signed it."

"Please renovate the store as soon as possible so I can ship the goods to you."

From now on, I'll handle the shipping for you. Just tell Dongwu what you need, and he'll tell you.

"Okay, I understand. I'll find someone to start construction right away."

It opened successfully two months later.

Zhuang Zhimeng and An Qingbai went to Liaoning Province to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony of a military supplies store.

The couple also took the opportunity to visit Anyang Township.

We sent some local specialties from the park to Uncle Baogen and several other uncles and aunts with whom we have a good relationship.

It was also by chance that I saw Aunt Wang for the last time.

"Aunt Wang, how could you..."

Wang Zhaodi smiled weakly.

"Zhuang Zhiqing, it's good that I can see you one last time before I die."

I have no regrets.

"Where did you go wrong? Tell me, there might still be a way."

"Liver cancer? I don't know how I could get cancer when I'm not even sixty yet?"

Patient 001 was diagnosed with liver cancer, but it had not spread yet; however, the patient did not have much time left.

Zhuang Zhi thought for a moment and then took out the pills.

"If you take this pill, you won't die; you'll just need to recover slowly."

You've likely been exposed to levels of aflatoxin exceeding the legal limit.

"Huh? What kind of toxin?"

It's something that's moldy.

For example, moldy corn, moldy chopsticks, and mold buildup on the cutting board.

Excessive exposure to these substances can lead to liver cancer.

Wang Zhaodi swallowed the pill and nodded.

"That's probably corn. Nobody would throw it away. They'd dig it out and keep eating it."

"I may have inadvertently ingested this yellow-colored cyromazine."

"Throw it away if you need to, otherwise, if it happens again, even a god can't save you."

Wang Zhaodi felt that she had regained a lot of strength.

"Haha, I'm strong again, I won't die."

"Zhuang Zhiqing, thank you so much! I promise I'll never eat moldy food again."

Zhuang Zhimeng smiled.

"It's because we hit it off; if we hadn't come, you would have gone over there."

However, I hope you will keep this a secret from others.

You said it was a misdiagnosis by the doctor, and after I comforted you, you suddenly understood, and your illness naturally got better.

"Okay, okay, no problem. You're my savior, so whatever you say goes."

I will keep this absolutely a secret; I'll take it to my grave.

They both laughed.

Those outside looked at each other in bewilderment as they listened to the commotion inside.

An immense sadness welled up in Anxiwei's heart in an instant.

Anxi Wei rushed into the house.

"Mother..."

Anxiwei's voice abruptly stopped.

"This... Mother, what's wrong?"

"Silly boy, what are you standing there for? Come and help me up."

"oh oh."

Anxi Wei carefully helped his mother up.

Zhuang Zhimeng took out paper and pen and wrote down a set of dietary guidelines for maintaining good health.

"Brother Xiwei, please prepare meals for Aunt Wang according to the meal standards listed above."

Right now, the most important thing for Aunt Wang is to get her health back.

Aunt Wang is fine, but she was frightened by the doctor and feels like she doesn't have much time left.

"Take Aunt Wang out for some sunshine every now and then, and let her get some fresh air."

"Okay, thank you so much, Zhuang Zhiqing."

If you and Qingbai hadn't happened to come back and comforted my mother, she would definitely...

In short, I've kept everything in mind. If you need my help, just let me know, and I'll do anything to help.

"It's nothing. When I was sent to the countryside, Aunt Wang took good care of me. I've always remembered that."

An Qingbai gestured to his wife with the gesture of a telephone.

"Aunt Wang, I have something to take care of, so we'll head back now."

"Okay, you guys go ahead and do your thing. I'm fine here, don't take up your time."

Come over for dinner when you're done with your work, you absolutely have to come!

"Okay, we'll be right there."

The couple went outside.

Zhuang Zhimeng saw that it was Pangpang's number and answered the phone.

"Mom, I'm so sad."

What's wrong with Fatty?

"Sigh, Du Qiaochuan is gone. He left this morning."

A few of us even discussed visiting him on behalf of our classmates this weekend.

The teacher agreed, but he left before we could even go.

"Don't be too sad. Life and death are predestined. Just remember this classmate in your hearts."

"We understand."

"Mom, when are you and Dad coming back?"

"We'll head back this afternoon and be home tomorrow."

"That's good, Mom. There's one more thing."

"Speak."

"There's a parent-teacher meeting the day after tomorrow."

"Okay, I'll go with Dad the day after tomorrow."

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