Chapter 67 I usually hate quack doctors
Liang Jinyu took some time to walk around the city and actually found a barefoot doctor.
"Girl, where do you feel uncomfortable?" The old doctor was sitting on the side of the road with a flag erected beside him. On it were four large crooked characters "The medicine will cure the disease".
Liang Jinyu said with a smile: "It's not me who is feeling unwell, it's a friend of mine, but she can't go out. I wonder if the doctor can go to her home to see her?"
The old doctor stroked his goatee and half-nodded his eyes as he said, "Of course you can, but I'm old and I'm afraid this trip back and forth will consume a lot of energy."
Liang Jinyu understood, took out the money bag from her pocket and shook it: "We can discuss it."
The old doctor opened his eyes instantly, stood up and said, "It is our duty to treat illnesses and save lives. Young lady, lead the way."
"Hey, this old guy has cheated another one." In the tavern next door, the waiter looked outside and sneered.
Yan Xing was drunk, and when he heard the words, he looked outside. There were so many people walking around that he couldn't tell who was who.
"What did you say?" Yan Xing narrowed his eyes and asked vaguely.
The second brother didn't want to pay any attention to the drunkard, but seeing that he was handsome and generous, he smiled and said, "Look, the barefoot doctor who just left is a well-known liar on this street. The medicine he sells is fake. Last time, someone almost died. I saw a girl taking him away just now. I guess he was deceived again."
Yan Xing narrowed his eyes, grabbed the fan and said angrily: "In my life, hiccup~ I hate quack doctors the most. I'm going to meet him!"
The old doctor followed Liang Jinyu through the streets and alleys until they stopped in a deserted place.
"Old doctor, to be honest, my friend's illness is a little unusual." Liang Jinyu said vaguely.
The old doctor immediately said, "Don't worry. I have been practicing medicine for decades and have seen all kinds of difficult and complicated diseases. I guarantee that after one dose of medicine, the patient will be cured!"
As he spoke, the old doctor pointed out the big words on Liang Jinyu's flag.
Liang Jinyu looked around and then whispered that this trip was not for medical treatment but to cooperate in an acting.
After hearing this, the old doctor immediately patted his chest and assured: "This is easy to handle. I have been practicing medicine for decades and I have encountered such things before. Don't worry, I will definitely handle it for you!"
"Thank you for your help." Liang Jinyu breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that it was indeed easier to get things done with money.
"I'm going to Yanghe Village right now, but..." the old doctor twirled his fingers and said with a chuckle, "It's not that I don't trust you, girl, I'm just afraid that I won't be able to find you if I come back late."
Liang Jinyu took out a sum of silver and said, "I'll give you the rest when you come back."
The old doctor pulled a long face and said, "Miss, you don't believe me. Never mind. I'll go first."
After taking the silver, the old doctor turned around and walked out of the city.
Liang Jinyu had other things to do, so she couldn't go back to the village with him, but thinking that Yao Yao was smart, she would naturally know what to do when she saw him.
People were coming and going on the street, and a familiar figure passed by. When Liang Jinyu turned around, she saw nothing, as if she was hallucinating.
Yan Xing walked through the crowd unsteadily, muttering, "Where are the people?"
The next moment he saw the flag the old doctor was holding high, and he immediately quickened his pace and chased after him swiftly.
The old doctor was secretly happy. He could earn one or two taels of silver by performing a play. He was really lucky today.
"Old bastard." Someone patted his shoulder.
The old doctor turned around and asked angrily, "Who are you scolding?"
Before he could see the figure clearly, the old doctor was dragged and thrown into the alley.
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"The warehouse will be completed tomorrow. If there is no problem, I will have people clean it up today." Tang Xian walked in front, leading Liang Jinyu to the northwest of the house.
The first thing that caught my eye was a wall that was two people high. When I opened the wooden door, I could see rows of granaries. The craftsmen were still doing the finishing work, so it looked a mess inside.
"If it snows, these granaries won't get flooded, right?" Liang Jinyu knocked on one of them.
Tang Xian explained: "The ground is raised ten inches and covered with tarpaulin from top to bottom. Unless there is a major flood, there will be no problem. Of course, after the Chinese New Year, the entire area will be covered with a roof, so there is no need to worry about rainwater."
Liang Jinyu nodded. In fact, the best way would be to build a large warehouse with four closed sides. However, she was short of money, so she could only make do with it for now. Anyway, all the grain would have to be sold in the early spring of next year.
"By the way, I heard from Erniu that there are a lot of wild cats nearby. I think it's a good idea. You can ask someone to choose a location to build a cat house so that they can spend the winter."
"Young lady, you have thought it through. This area has been abandoned for too long. Snakes, insects, rats and ants are indeed a hidden danger." After Tang Xian finished speaking, he called a craftsman and gave him instructions on the matter.
Liang Jinyu saw someone carrying two loads of dead branches and asked in confusion, "What are they for?"
Tang Xian explained, "That's called a spike. Many families in the city plant it to ward off thieves. The spike is easy to grow and the cost is low."
Liang Jinyu nodded in appreciation: "It is indeed a good idea. Let's plant it in all the other locations except the south."
"Boss Liang, someone is looking for you outside."
Hearing the shouting, Liang Jinyu did not react at all until she saw Tang Xian looking at her, then she realized that "Boss Liang" was herself.
Liang Jinyu coughed lightly and asked, "Who's looking for me?"
"It was sent by the East Street Shop as a door plaque."
Liang Jinyu and Tang Xian left the warehouse and asked on the way: "Did you ask someone to do it?"
Tang Xian replied, "Chinese New Year is just half a month away, and most shops on the street will be closed, so I decided on the door plaque in advance."
Liang Jinyu couldn't help but sigh that Tang Xian was so attentive to every detail, and she was really lucky.
In addition to the plaque on the gate, there are more than twenty plaques in the warehouse and inner courtyard, large and small. Each plaque is different in terms of where it is hung, the font, size, and material used.
Liang Jinyu felt confused just by listening to it, but Tang Xian remained calm and examined each piece of tissue one by one before sending the tissues to various hospitals.
After Tang Xian signed the invoice, the delivery guy heaved a sigh of relief and said, "Second Manager Tang is as meticulous as ever. Our boss has to personally monitor your orders in case there are any mistakes."
Tang Xian shook his head: "I am no longer the second in command of Fu Sheng Money House. From now on, Brother Wu, please call me Tang Xian."
"That won't do. You are the head shopkeeper of the Liang family whom I hired at a high salary. I think Brother Wu should call you Shopkeeper Tang." Liang Jinyu interrupted with a smile.
The clerk looked at Liang Jinyu and thought to himself, what a young and beautiful boss! He had never seen one before.
But he was also smart, and he immediately smiled and complimented, "Congratulations to Mr. Tang on your promotion. I hope you will take good care of our business in the future."
"No problem." Tang Xian said politely, feeling even more grateful to Liang Jinyu.
Ever since he was fired from Fu Sheng Bank, everyone had been laughing at him openly or secretly. In addition, his father was seriously ill and the family had no income. Tang Xian was exhausted. It could be said that these two months were the darkest time in his life.
He thought there was no hope in life, but unexpectedly he met Liang Jinyu.
Although I only do some odd jobs here, the amount of money I spend is less than 100 taels.
But as he watched the house being slowly repaired under his planning, and the warehouse being gradually built, and listened to everyone's praise and Liang Jinyu's affirmation, an unprecedented sense of accomplishment and satisfaction gradually filled his chest.
His father often said that misfortune may turn out to be a blessing in disguise. Only today did Tang Xian fully understand this.
After seeing off the employees, Tang Xian bowed deeply to Liang Jinyu without hesitation.
"Thank you for your kindness, Miss. Tang is very grateful. If you don't mind, from now on, Tang is willing to do his best for you and help you with all his money."
Liang Jinyu raised the corners of her lips, unable to hide her joy: "Shopkeeper Tang's words have kept me waiting."