A Banquet for Qin

"After much thought, I realized that writing this letter was the only way to inform you. Please forgive me for not having the courage to tell you in person. The 30 million remittance you received came from Old Master Qin. He set conditions, and I agreed to them."

I actually benefited from this, because I could have simply left quietly without taking the 30 million. But I owe you so much, so while I still have some use, I'll try my best to maximize my gains.

A doctor cannot heal himself, and a sick person cannot survive solely on the help of others. You stumbled and struggled to pull me back from the brink of death, using all your patience and energy. But wasn't it all too unworthy? You could have chosen someone healthy who could stay by your side forever.

But I know what kind of person you are, and I know what kind of person I am. I don't want to trouble others, but I'm also greedy for everything you've given me.

So this time, I hope I can be brave and live up to all your expectations. Before, I kept thinking about giving up, giving up on myself, giving up on life, giving up on all my connections, but not anymore.

Jiang Miao said there's a very skilled traditional Chinese medicine doctor, and I plan to go see him myself. I know where you'll find me, and I guess you'll definitely want to come with me.

Qin Yan, you don't only have me behind you. You are in charge, and you have to be responsible for a company. You've already done enough for me. This time, let me fulfill my own mission. If there's a chance... if there's a chance, I hope that when I see you again, I will be my complete self.

Best wishes!

It was like a farewell letter. His eyes were dark and unreadable, devoid of any emotion. After a long while, he carefully put the envelope away and quickly left the room.

"You're all bullshit!" He gritted his teeth and swore, clearly enraged, his face contorted with fury.

He ran into Aunt Lan on his way downstairs, and he composed himself and started making arrangements.

"Aunt Lan, I've found a traditional Chinese medicine doctor to help Yun Nuan recover her health. If you have time, go to her room and pack some clothes. I'll take her there tonight."

"Just rest at home for now. We'll contact you again when we get back. Your salary will be paid as usual."

He made the arrangements so quickly and urgently that Aunt Lan hadn't even had time to react before he was already out the door. Aunt Lan stood there, stunned.

"Oh no, Mr. Qin, where is Nuannuan? Where is Nuannuan?"

Qin Yan had already driven away, and Aunt Lan watched with concern. She put the shopping basket in the kitchen and hurried upstairs to pack Yun Nuan's things.

Upon returning to the company, Qin Yan immediately convened a meeting. In the somber atmosphere of the meeting room, Qin Yan announced his decision without waiting for anyone's reaction.

The vice president will temporarily act as president, and everyone must fully cooperate during his tenure. Assistant Wen and the secretariat will assist in this process; ask him for help with important documents if needed.

The bewildered crowd didn't know how to ask questions, mainly because the decision was so sudden.

"I will be leaving S City for a while, and I hope everyone will cooperate fully."

The vice president was the first to react. Qin Yan then distributed the company's projects and made arrangements. The time for his booked flight was getting closer and closer.

After arranging everything, he checked his location and saw that the distance was getting farther and farther.

Acheng and the others had no idea what had happened. Qin Yan had them drive to the airport and then simply instructed them to keep an eye on Old Master Qin and the Yun family's movements during this time.

So they watched helplessly as their employer pulled his luggage into the airport, completely baffled.

The group finally arrived at Huaxi Village in the evening. As soon as the car stopped, Yun Nuan couldn't take it anymore and started vomiting while leaning against a big tree. Guan Mingyue and Xie Huaqin were with her, and the two of them also vomited while hugging the tree.

Lin Yu, who was driving, was in better condition, while Jiang Miao and Xu Anbai were both pale and seemed dazed. Southern regions experience frequent rain in the summer.

Because it had just rained, the road was full of potholes. The left wheel would get stuck and just as it got out, the right wheel would get stuck again. The car swayed and bumped all the way until it finally arrived at the entrance of Huaxi Village.

Smoke curls from chimneys, this village nestled at the foot of the mountains is a haven from the hustle and bustle of the world. Behind it rises green mountains shrouded in mist after the rain, with bluestone-tiled houses and a stream flowing through the village. The houses are not densely packed, but the roads are clean.

The entrance to the village is lined with Bauhinia trees, and the stone tablet of Huaxi Village is hidden behind the green trees.

Since the car couldn't drive in, everyone had to pull their suitcases and walk in themselves. It was dinnertime, and the wind carried the aroma of food into their nostrils.

"Gurgle, gurgle," someone's stomach rumbled first, followed by the sound of swallowing saliva.

The six people stood blankly under the big tree when someone came out of the alley. Judging from their clothes, they seemed to be from the city, and each of them had a suitcase next to them.

She looked at the group for a while before finally asking.

"What are you doing here?"

Only Jiang Miao knew who this traditional Chinese medicine doctor was, so she acted as the person in charge of communication and quickly stepped forward to talk to him.

"Um, hello, we're here to see Xia Hewei, Teacher Xia. Do you know where he lives?"

The young woman suddenly realized what was going on and excitedly slapped her thigh, "You're here to see Teacher Xia! I thought you were here for something else. Okay, come with me, I'll take you to Teacher Xia."

The young woman was wearing a traditional hemp garment, typical of the local ethnic group. She appeared to be in her thirties and had long, jet-black hair braided and coiled at the back.

Aside from being somewhat wary at first due to curiosity about their identities, they now have a constant smile on their faces after learning their purpose.

She was very innocent, her eyes filled with curiosity and enthusiasm for welcoming guests.

She led the group through the alleyways, paved with bluestone slabs, occasionally climbing stairs. The terrain here was mostly hilly and mountainous, and the height of each house varied.

She explained as she spoke.

"Teacher Xia is a well-known doctor in our village. When he was here, many people came to him for treatment, which also brought attention to this place. Over the years, kind-hearted people have helped the village and built a primary school so that the children no longer have to cross the mountains to go to school."

However, Huaxi Village is not a convenient place to travel, so most of the young people go out to look for opportunities, and most of those who stay here are elderly.

As they talked, they couldn't help but sigh. Back then, some people came here and were attracted by the environment of Huaxi Village and even thought about developing it. But when it came time to actually implement it, they found that it was too difficult and gave up.

After a period of disappointment, the villagers were relieved. Development has both advantages and disadvantages. In short, the villagers are self-sufficient and have no shortage of food or drink.

The group occasionally echoed her words, and over time they learned quite a bit about the place. The local people were simple and honest, and the houses had a distinctive local character.

After climbing one step, you reach flat ground.

She led the group to a courtyard house and knocked on the door knocker.