Ruan Meng brought the prepared jellyfish and konjac noodles to Manager Du and his staff to try.
Surprisingly, Lin Qingyu was also there.
Ji Qing served some to Lin Qingyu, who surprisingly did not refuse. Instead, she asked Ji Qing to bring out two packets of medicine, saying that they were specially prepared for Sun Mu'en's pulse diagnosis last time.
Ruan Meng was somewhat surprised and took out the fried dried fish that she had originally prepared for Magistrate Deng and Feng Da.
Making dried anchovies is not difficult, and most villagers on the island know how to do it. However, Ruan Meng asked her third brother to clean out the anchovies' internal organs so that they wouldn't taste bitter. She then sprinkled Sichuan peppercorn powder and Sichuan peppercorn powder on the surface to make them even more flavorful.
Upon seeing this, Ji Qing teased, "Girl, you actually kept it hidden away..."
Ruan Meng discussed with him, "Could you prepare another batch of the medicine that your young master prescribed last time? Could you help me contact Xiao Kai and have him arrange for it to be delivered to Lord Xu Zhen's residence? Please make the same dosage and preparation instructions as Miss Sun."
Ji Qing ate the dried fish with relish, nodding repeatedly without looking up.
Lin Qingyu:......
It seems like it involves him, yet it also seems like it doesn't...
The staff couldn't forget the meals they had at Ruan's house, and they were even more grateful when Ruan Meng specially brought them snacks.
Ever since Ruan Meng arrived, Manager Du took a short leave and rushed home. It turned out that he and his wife had bought a lot of things after returning from Fengjia Village.
Worried about disturbing the Ruan family and daughter, they left it at home for now, planning to bring it over on their next visit.
When Manager Du hired a carriage and dragged the entire load of goods to the door, Ruan Meng was somewhat moved.
Although his grandfather passed away a long time ago in his previous life, in this life he has his older brother and sister-in-law who love him, but they no longer have parents or elders.
Even seeing others being loved so much by their parents can move me.
Unexpectedly, Manager Du lifted the curtain and introduced:
"When I went there yesterday, everything in the house was new. There must be a lot of things that haven't been made yet, right?"
"My wife went to a tailor shop and bought several outfits that she can wear right away. If we bought fabric and had them made, I was worried you would refuse, but since we saw her measurements yesterday, we just did it this way!"
"Two sets for each person. I don't know the shoe sizes of the gentlemen, but since the young lady has stayed at my house before, the madam knows that, so I bought yours and Xiao Can's first."
Ruan Meng looked outside but didn't see Madam Du. Manager Du introduced her:
"Coming! She noticed your blankets are thin, and the weather will turn cold in less than a month. Knowing that the eldest young master needs recuperation, it's my fault for not being more attentive..."
"When Madam returned yesterday, she went to the shop and ordered ten cotton quilts, saying that each person would need two, for both mattresses and blankets."
"I didn't expect you to arrive in the city so quickly, young lady. Madam wanted you to be able to use it as soon as possible, so she went out just now to buy the items that others had ordered earlier, spending a little more money, so that you could take them back with you!"
I thought that the Du couple had only prepared one for Xiao Can, but I didn't expect that my brother and sister-in-law also received one. I was so touched that I didn't know what to say.
After seeing off the last two guests, knowing that everyone was concerned about Du Xiaocan's situation, Ruan Meng poured out her entire story about how she had "used" Du Xiaocan.
"With Xiao Can here, things are much easier for me. Before, after treating people, I had to personally prepare the medicine, and my brother and sister-in-law could only help with the decoction, since they didn't recognize the herbs and weren't good at getting the quantities right..."
“With Xiaocan here, it’s all different! I just tell her what to do, and she not only prepares the medicine but also packages it out, making it convenient for the villagers to use. It’s so convenient!”
"The medicine packet is wrapped neatly; it's clearly in the style of Xinglintang. Manager Du must have taught it well!"
“I also took her up the mountain. She dug up medicinal herbs, and I dug up konjac. These are the things I brought to you.”
"Xiao Can is not only knowledgeable, but also very humble and cautious. She picked a lot of herbs and organized them all neatly, but I still checked them over to make sure there were no mistakes."
"After we came down the mountain, I was processing the konjac. Without me having to remind her, she took the initiative to sort and dry the medicinal herbs. She's so diligent and efficient, it saves me so much trouble. She's really my good helper!"
Manager Du spoke modestly, but his face and eyes were full of smiles. Who would have thought that just two or three days ago, he was full of worry?
Compared to offering words of comfort, Ruan Meng undoubtedly provided Du Xiaocan with the best possible way out at present.
They can avoid societal judgment, leverage their strengths, rebuild their self-confidence, and regain the courage and passion for life.
Even family members might not dare to take on the task, because the responsibility is too great.
Of course, the Du couple might not have felt comfortable leaving anyone else behind.
After all, Ruan Meng was the one who completely freed their family from the entanglement of Zheng Gou and his mother. This debt of gratitude was something their family could never repay in this lifetime.
Upon learning that Ruan Qianhe, the village chief, was visiting Deng, Manager Du immediately detained him. He had previously told Ruan Meng that he wanted to host a banquet to express his gratitude, but hadn't found the opportunity yet...
Ruan Meng had witnessed firsthand the unity of the Xinglintang staff. Ji Qing ran off to book a table at Hejia Restaurant, while the other staff blocked the front and back entrances, making it clear: Want to leave? No way!
Ruan Meng chuckled, feeling incredibly warm inside.
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