Chapter 1289 The Returnee's Notes 363
"Sister, is it really you?!"
The visitor was Wang Heng, who happened to be on duty guarding the temple during this period.
Just then, a mischievous boy from the Taoist temple went to catch a snake and got bitten. Luckily, the snake wasn't poisonous, or the boy would have been in real trouble.
Although he scolded them for being mischievous, Wang Heng wasn't very angry, because their original intention was to catch snakes to make money, and they didn't live a carefree life just because he and others were there to cover their expenses.
However, catching snakes, wild boars, and rabbits used to be okay, but not now, as it's illegal.
The ward faces the garden at the entrance. When he went out to buy dinner for that kid, he noticed that the person in the ward looked familiar. He didn't expect it to be Xie Ning.
"How did it get like this?"
Xie Ning's internal injuries had healed, but the wounds on her face, because they were tainted with evil spirits, wouldn't heal quickly. After exorcising the evil spirits and applying medicine, and then covering them with gauze, they looked quite serious.
In fact, Xie Ning could examine her own body, since she was a doctor; she just needed some data from a hospital examination.
Xie Ning gestured for her assistant to leave first, and then spoke to Wang Heng about the new bride. She mainly wanted to ask Old Master Wang about it, because among the people she knew about Guibei Mountain, besides her grandmother, only Old Master Wang knew something about it.
Wang Heng pondered for a long time. He had indeed heard his master mention Guibei Mountain and had also warned him and his fellow disciples not to go "exploring" rashly.
Even if there are some treasures inside, it's not worth it.
"I don't know much about this matter. How are you feeling now? Could you come back to the temple with me?"
He could tell that the evil spirits on Xie Ning's body had not been completely removed, and that there would be a better environment and way to deal with the situation in the temple.
Xie Ning sighed as well, noting that even though it was just a small cut, it was more serious than the internal injuries she had suffered before.
Old Master Wang is getting old and rarely comes down the mountain. He has basically divided up his work and connections with his three disciples. Wang Heng is the oldest, a steady and capable man, and he is the one who leads the Taoist temple.
They don't seek any development; they just want to pass on their traditions.
Among the three fellow disciples, Wang Heng and Wang Ze were considered relatively low-key. At first, Master Wang thought that with Wang Ze's rather unruly nature, he would probably cause some trouble, but unexpectedly, he became more and more composed as he grew older.
Especially after returning from a mission with Xie Ning, he has been studying Taoist arts much more diligently than before.
Wang Younian appeared calm and composed, with a very indifferent demeanor, and then, without anyone knowing, he went directly into the 508 Research Institute.
Because at the beginning, Master Wang said that what their lineage sought was to live freely and unrestrained, to live among the common people, to serve the people, and not to be bound by anything.
Joining the official ranks is like putting a tight rein on yourself.
But Wang Younian didn't think so. They were capable, so why should they be unknown nobodys? Even if they didn't lack money, he was still not satisfied.
He craves power and lacks the detachment his master possessed.
While Wang Heng was sighing and recounting Wang Younian's story, Xie Ning silently turned her head away.
Because it was she who encouraged Wang Younian to join the 508 Research Institute, and since Wang Younian also had the same wish, they hit it off immediately.
Of course, the more people you have, the better.
Although Wang Younian and she weren't particularly close, she was still better off than some of the people who schemed against her.
One radish, one hole; once the radish is pulled out, the hole must be filled in.
Wang Sanyuan, who was sitting next to Xie Ning, was a little reserved. At the age of sixteen or seventeen, he looked very strong and like a grown man.
For some reason, Wang Sanyuan glanced at Xie Ning, then spoke directly to Wang Heng, "Senior Brother, I want to open a snake farm!"
"puff--"
Wang Heng was startled. "Why would you want to open a snake farm? Don't be ridiculous, do you even know how to raise snakes? Your hand is still swollen!"
"But raising snakes is profitable, you see it on TV..."
"But do you know anything about raising snakes? If you don't know anything, how can you expect to build a skyscraper from scratch without even laying a foundation? Isn't that just wishful thinking?"
Wang Heng's face also darkened; he hoped that Wang Sanyuan could understand what he was saying.
Why didn't they say it earlier or later? They just took advantage of Xie Ning's generosity, as she often sent them things. But that was Xie Ning maintaining her relationship with Wang Laodao.
Wang Sanyuan wants Xie Ning to invest in him? But he's still a minor kid, what does he know?
Xie Ning closed her eyes slightly to relieve her fatigue. Of course, she understood the child's thoughts, but she did not approve of it. After all, although she had money, she did not invest in just anyone.
Business is business.
Wang Sanyuan's face flushed red, and he stammered as he turned to Xie Ning, "Sister Ning, snake farming is really profitable. They can be sold to pharmaceutical companies, and many restaurants also buy them at high prices..."
"Um."
Xie Ning simply responded with a sound, then stared at him with clear, bright eyes, signaling him to continue.
Wang Heng shook his head, and then Wang Sanyuan mimicked some of the breeding tips he had seen on TV, which he also incorporated into their local situation.
But it is still very immature.
As he spoke, even Wang Sanyuan himself began to feel that it was a bit unreliable, and his voice grew softer and softer.
Xie Ning sighed, "This isn't enough to sway me. Do you know why snake farming is so profitable, yet so few people do it?"
"Why?"
"Because the procedures are very difficult to complete."
The root cause lies in the contradiction between the strict policy control over wildlife protection and the actual conditions of farmers.
Wang Sanyuan had none of the necessary skills, funding, or facilities; it was like a child's dream.
“I can start as a free-range farmer.”
They want to raise the animals without a license first, and then get the license later.
Wang Heng couldn't help but blurt out, "Go to jail to get it replaced?"
Some unlicensed free-range snake farms are left unreported. But once someone reports them, they'll be investigated and shut down in no time. And who says raising snakes guarantees you'll make money?
He also remembered the interview with the cobra breeder that Wang Sanyuan mentioned. Wang Sanyuan only saw the profits the breeder talked about, but didn't mention the investment. Not long ago, the breeder stopped breeding because the maintenance costs were too high and the market was unstable.
Xie Ning pinched Heidan's ear and said to Wang Heng, "Since he's so interested, let's send him to the snake farm to learn something and see if he can learn anything."
After being glared at by Wang Heng, Wang Sanyuan finally agreed and said he was willing to become an apprentice first.
After Wang Sanyuan left, Wang Heng sighed, "The children in the temple are all grown up. Many of them don't want to go to school or learn Taoist arts, so they can only go out to work."
But working is tough. Seeing the success stories of those who start their own businesses on TV makes me restless and dream of starting my own business and becoming my own boss. But that's not so easy.
His master and he always presented themselves as poor, the kind of people who had a little money but not much. Wang Sanyuan didn't think of looking for them but went to Xie Ning instead.
He probably just overheard Wang Ze mentioning Xie Ning a few times, since Xie Ning owns quite a few companies and factories and is indeed very wealthy.
However, Wang Ze mainly talked about Xie Ning's clothing factory at the time. He said that his wife had a disabled apprentice who was having trouble finding work, and he wanted to ask Xie Ning if he would take her in.
His wife felt at ease knowing the factory was staffed entirely by women.
"I'm sorry you had to see that. That kid, sigh..."
Xie Ning shook his head, "They're just not mature yet. They'll mature after a few years out there."
She couldn't interfere, so she only offered Wang Heng a few words of comfort.
"Uncle."
A soft, delicate voice drifted over. Xie Ning turned his head and saw a little girl in a pink dress sitting on the veranda, tilting her head to meet Xie Ning's gaze. The bells on her braids jingled crisply.
"Aunt Ning."
Xie Ning smiled slightly, then bent down and picked up the little girl.
"Has Xiaoxi been behaving well?"
"good."
The little girl touched Xie Ning's face, "It hurts."
Xie Ning gently shook her head, "It doesn't hurt."
Wang Heng carried the brat through the door, and upon hearing this, he turned around and laughed, "This kid is quite clever; he actually knew you were injured."
Xiao Xi was born blind, but perhaps she has a pair of yin-yang eyes, so she has a very high talent in Taoist studies and methods. However, she is a bit introverted and often sits alone in a corner for a whole day, or she studies scriptures with Old Taoist Wang in front of the hall.
None of the children in the temple could sit still like her.
And for some reason, the other children didn't get close to her, but Wang Heng gave her a long lecture about how he could isolate his little sister.
Old Master Wang said the child was well-behaved, but Wang Heng was somewhat worried. He wanted to send the child to study outside the village in two years.
Xie Ning understood Wang Heng's worries. Looking at Xiao Xi nestled obediently in her arms, Xie Ning suddenly had an idea. "I remember Xiao Xi doesn't have a surname yet, right?"
"yes."
This child is not registered yet and is considered an unregistered resident.
Old Master Wang told Wang Heng to register Xiao Xi's household registration during the New Year.
Xie Ning's fingertip landed on Xiao Xi's eyelids, and he said solemnly, "Let her take the surname Xie."
What's going on here?
Wang Heng's expression changed. He glanced at Xiao Xi, hesitating as to how to speak.
Later, when Old Master Wang found out, he called Xie Ning into the house for a serious talk.
As soon as he opened his mouth, Wang Laodao told Xie Ning that Xiao Xi was not suitable.
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