Chapter 23 Blessings from Little Ginseng!
Deep in the sparsely populated spring mountains, ancient trees block out the sun, birds chirp, and the forests become even more secluded.
Until the sound of rustling footsteps was heard, and two figures appeared one after another, disturbing the peace.
Both of them were wearing black windbreakers, hiking boots, and baseball caps, looking like professional hikers, except for the copper-gold compasses in their hands that seemed out of place.
The man who fell behind looked to be about fifty years old, with a pale face, a broad body and a bloated body.
He was leaning on a trekking pole, his forehead sweating and his legs shaking.
Finally I couldn't help asking:
"Brother Yuan, is this really the direction?"
The man he called Brother Yuan looked younger than him, in his early forties, with a lean and strong build. He was obviously well-trained. There was not even much sweat on his face, but he looked very energetic.
Without looking up, he observed the trajectory of the compass and answered casually:
"That's what the compass says. It can't be wrong."
The fat white man curled his lips quietly and wiped the sweat from his head.
Then he asked carefully, "Does there really exist thousand-year-old ginseng, Brother Yuan? They say seven ounces is considered ginseng, eight ounces is a treasure, and nine ounces is a demon. A thousand-year-old ginseng... wouldn't that make one immortal?"
Brother Yuan paused, finally taking his eyes off the compass, and glanced coldly at the fat white man.
His voice was hoarse, as shrill as an owl's:
"Why? Do you regret following me into the mountains?"
The fat white man was so frightened that his face turned three parts pale and he quickly waved his hands.
"No, no, no! How dare I!"
"I don't dare, not that I can't."
Brother Yuan raised his eyebrows high, and his ordinary facial features revealed a strong sense of hostility.
"Zhao San, I originally planned to go into the mountains to look for ginseng alone, but you were the one who threw a tantrum and shamelessly followed me, saying you were going to help me. Why, after only a few days, are you already getting impatient? Do you regret it?"
Being stared at by Brother Yuan's cold gaze, the fat white man Zhao San felt like a snake was wrapped around his neck. He suddenly felt a little breathless and begged for mercy:
"Hey, Brother Yuan! I was wrong! I was really wrong! My broken body couldn't handle it, and my brain was fogged for a moment! I know Brother Yuan brought me into the mountains to show respect to me, Old Zhao, but I was ignorant. Brother Yuan, please don't be angry!"
Having said that, he didn't dare to delay and slapped him several times, left and right, on the face, making his already chubby face even more red and swollen.
Brother Yuan was finally satisfied.
He scoffed and said, "If you complain again, get out of here!"
“Hey…Hey!”
Zhao San put on his pig head and trotted after him, his legs and feet becoming much stronger.
But he was secretly wailing in his heart——
Millennium ginseng?
If such a thing really existed, it would have been seized by the powerful and influential people a hundred years ago. How could it be their turn?
Now is the Dharma Ending Age, and even an intelligent mountain spirit is hard to find, let alone this legendary thousand-year-old ginseng that is favored by heaven!
He had been drinking and his mind was hot, so he thought that this mysterious Brother Yuan was very capable, so he asked for some soup.
As a result, I ended up wandering around in this spring mountain for ten days or half a month!
Forget about drinking soup, I'm about to eat grass!
"Zhao San."
"Hey! Here it comes!"
Zhao San followed with a flattering smile and asked Brother Yuan if he had any instructions.
Brother Yuan put the compass into his backpack and frowned:
"We can't continue searching aimlessly. We are outsiders and unfamiliar with Chunshan. We need to find help who knows the area."
Zhao San seemed to see the dawn of hope!
"How do I find it?"
"First, find a place with a signal."
As he spoke, Brother Yuan changed direction and strode towards the outskirts of the woods.
Zhao San followed closely behind.
*
Before leaving, Tan Yong called the nearby police station and asked them to send someone over to register Sui Sui as a missing child and record his fingerprints, DNA and other information.
If Suisui's parents are looking for her, they can find clues about her by comparing with the database.
This is all we can do right now.
The rest depends on the follow-up of Tan Yong's investigation into the criminal group, and whether Sui Sui's parents will see "Peach Blossom Spring" and come to the door on their own initiative.
Of course, there's the issue of being on camera every year and being recognized by criminal gangs...
Tan Yong discussed this with his superiors, and everyone agreed that—
Sui Sui has been on the hot search for a long time, and the whole network knows him. It is too late to keep a low profile.
It would be better to take advantage of the criminals' panic, find clues, and strike with lightning speed!
Since Suisui is in the program crew and is being watched by dozens of people, his safety is not a problem!
Before leaving, Tan Yong ran to Sui Sui and promised her:
"Don't worry, uncle will definitely catch the bad guys!"
He remembered the screenshot of the live broadcast. When the child first appeared, he looked as miserable as a mud monkey... Damn human traffickers, he must bring them to justice!
Suisui raised her confused little face, not understanding why her uncle's face turned red with excitement.
Is it because he is about to make a contribution that he is particularly happy?
Alas, these impatient youngsters.
But Sui Sui still waved his hand:
"Come on!"
(*￣︶￣*)
Blessings from the little ginseng spirit!
…
With the departure of Tan Yong and others, the program crew returned to peace.
The only difference is the extra word "sui sui".
Looking at Sui Sui who was sitting on a small stool, holding her face and sleeping soundly, Jian Lin resisted the urge to rub the baby and turned to Wen Chi to discuss the plan of taking photos with Sui Sui next to him.
"...Of course, to be fair, since there are two people in your group, how about dividing the points by two?"
The more Wen Chi listened, the tighter his brows furrowed.
The first words that came out of my mouth were:
"Can Sui Sui be considered a person?"
"Then let's just count it as half, and multiply the points by 0.75, okay?"
Jian Lin was quick to accept advice and changed his words.
Wen Chi could hear a strong sense of casualness in the speech, and once again began to doubt, "Can this show really become popular?"
"No." He refused decisively, "I don't think it's appropriate!"
Jian Lin smiled and was not anxious at all.
"What's inappropriate? Xiaochi, if you have any other ideas, please tell us and we can discuss it."
Wen Chi always felt that there was something wrong with this slow tone.
But I can't figure out what's wrong.
sidewalk:
"It's unfair to others. The audience will question it. I don't know how to raise a child... Wait, you called me Xiaochi?"
"It's convenient for getting close."
Wen Chi was speechless.
I can only turn my face away in frustration:
"Anyway, send her away as soon as possible..."
"Koike!"
When Suisui heard Wen Chi’s words, she immediately stopped feeling sleepy!
She jumped off the small stool, like a calf, with heavy steps and a fierce momentum!
Wen Chi was stunned and subconsciously took half a step back.
Noticing this detail, Jian Lin raised an eyebrow.
Wen Chi pressed his swollen and aching temple:
"Sui Sui, listen to me..."
"I don't want to hear it!"
After Sui Sui finished yelling loudly, her little mouth pursed in grievance and her eyes turned red.
Even the voice was weak, like a small animal about to be abandoned, soft and mournful:
"Didn't you promise to let me stay?"
moment!
Wen Chi felt like a thorn in his back!
Countless sharp gazes pierced from inside the house!
(End of this chapter)
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