Chapter 129 Herbs and Ointments
With the help of the secret guards and Xu Jian and others, things in the field had been mostly sorted out by sunset.
Qin Feng gathered his belongings and carried them back. Qin Xiangnuan followed behind, looking down at the blister on her palm. When she got back to the yard, she dug out the needle bag in her arms and tried to prick the pus with a needle and squeeze it out. However, because the wound was on her right hand, her left hand was a bit uncomfortable.
Dong—the door was pushed open from the outside. Jiang Lin walked straight to her and sat down. Without saying anything, he pursed his lips and took the needle.
Qin Xiangnuan didn't wait for a reaction before she felt a slight sting in her palm. The silver needles had pierced the skin on both sides, opening the blisters. Jiang Lin's movements were so quick that she felt no pain, but the wounds were still open, which was unavoidable. "Thank you." She tried to withdraw her hand, but Jiang Lin held her wrist tightly, preventing her from moving.
"Why don't you take good care of yourself?"
Jiang Lin's voice was low, and he lowered his head. Qin Xiangnuan couldn't see his expression clearly. She only saw Jiang Lin take out a short, plump porcelain bottle from his arms, scoop out a little snow-white ointment from it with a wooden stick, and gently apply it to her wound. "This is an ointment made by the doctor next to me. It can make the wound heal quickly without leaving scars. I'll apply it to you today, and you can do it yourself tomorrow. Remember, it will take seven days for it to be completely healed."
"This precious thing belongs to the prince..." Qin Xiangnuan felt a little uncomfortable. She was not used to accepting kindness from other people, especially those who were not related by blood. As soon as the words came out of her mouth, Jiang Lin looked up and glared at her with impatience.
Qin Xiangnuan pondered the matter in surprise, then quickly changed her tone and said, "Jiang Lin."
His name was a bit difficult to pronounce, and Qin Xiangnuan forgot her previous refusal and just silently accepted him applying the medicine on her. They were both silent, but an unusual atmosphere surged in the room.
"Third Miss!"
Dong—the door was pushed open again, and Hei Lao Da came in from outside. He saw what Jiang Lin and Qin Xiangnuan were doing, and his eyes quickly glanced elsewhere. He hid the crushed herbs in his hand behind his back and said awkwardly, "I'll come back later." He was about to leave, but Qin Xiangnuan pulled his hand back, stood up and said, "No, Brother Hei, I just need to talk to you about something."
"Jiang Lin, I want to talk to Brother Hei about something."
Qin Xiangnuan naturally turned her head to look at the prince. Jiang Lin stood up, packed up his things, and walked past the black boss in silence. The moment he lowered his head, he saw the herbs in the black boss's hand. He did not slander or make sarcastic remarks, but just glanced at him lightly, nodded, and left.
The gangster was already feeling inferior, and now he was standing there, not knowing what to do.
Qin Xiangnuan poured a cup of tea, looked at the figure of the black boss, pointed at the round stool opposite and said curiously: "Sit down."
"We'll be leaving tomorrow." Qin Xiangnuan had already discussed this with Jiang Lin and Xu Jian, and now it was time to inform the gang leader. "The seeds for planting have been brought to you by someone. You'll see them tomorrow when you open the warehouse in the backyard. I've marked them by month. The work in the fields is almost done, so there won't be any more problems."
Hei Lao Da wanted to speak, but Qin Xiangnuan pulled out a booklet from under her pillow and pushed it in front of him, interrupting him. "There's just one thing that needs to be handled by you, Brother Hei. The people in the village have been idle for a long time, and they're bound to be tired and lazy. I think they're reluctant to work in the fields every day. You know how to manage your subordinates better than I do, but when necessary, you still have to be more decisive and decisive."
"These are the rules I set for you. You can follow them or change them yourself."
"I just think that next year's harvest needs to be distributed according to labor. The more you work, the more you get. If this goes on for a long time, they will be able to work instead of sitting and waiting for your charity and help, and their lives will be smoother." Qin Xiangnuan has already thought about the future path they need to take, but whether they can actually do it is their business.
The gang leader looked at the beautiful handwriting and looked up at Qin Xiangnuan with a moved heart, "Did you stay up late to write all this last night?"
"It's just a little thing."
Qin Xiangnuan's face looked slightly tired, with two huge dark circles under her eyes, which made Hei Lao Da feel even more sorry. He couldn't express his gratitude and could only frown. Qin Xiangnuan had good eyesight and glanced at the herbs hidden in his hand, the green juice dripping onto the ground. "Is this for me?" She took the initiative to ask. Hei Lao Da had no time to hide it, so he had to take it out.
"I know your hand is injured. These herbs are an old remedy from our village. They can heal wounds caused by abrasions." After handing the item to Qin Xiangnuan, the black boss's eyes fell on Jiang Lin's bottle of ointment. "I think it's a folk remedy from the village. Miss San should not use it."
Qin Xiangnuan followed his gaze and understood clearly.
She solemnly took the herbs and smeared them on her hands in front of Hei Lao Da, saying with a smile, "Brother Hei, how could I not use your kindness? The herbs in these mountains are extremely rare, and ordinary people can't even find them. I am half a doctor, so I naturally know how precious they are. Compared to ointments, they can heal my wounds better. Brother Hei, you are so thoughtful, I thank you for your kindness."
Qin Xiangnuan gave the gangster boss enough face. The man, who was over 1.8 meters tall, had a red face and his ears seemed to be on fire.
He fidgeted in the same place, unable to find the right words to say goodbye. Even though he was reluctant to let Qin Xiangnuan go, he could only watch her leave. The gang boss clenched his fists, tightly grasping his pants, his Adam's apple rolling, and his breathing became tense.
"We have caused you a lot of trouble during this period."
Thousands of words came together into this sentence. Qin Xiangnuan understood what he meant and tilted her head with a gentle smile. "It's fate that I can meet Brother Hei. No matter what happens in the future, I hope that Brother Hei can remember that he has a little sister like me. If you need help in the future, please write a letter to the border. If I really have a future, I will definitely come to visit you."
"By then, I hope that big brother will have managed the village very well, but don't let me go to the mountain to look for you again." Qin Xiangnuan's words also contained some reminders: "Those things are not easy to do. I don't want big brother to be involved with people in the government anymore. Life must be lived well, and we should live for the long term." Having said this, the black boss naturally understood, and he stood up and clasped his fists to thank Qin Xiangnuan.
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