Chapter 86: Not Optimistic
Nanshan Village.
Mrs. Lin was taking Chen Han's measurements and preparing to make clothes for him. Her youngest son would be going to the town to study in a few days, so his clothes had to be made as soon as possible.
Seeing Chen Qingqing walk into the house, she asked in confusion, "Qing girl, what disease did Mr. Fan have? How come it can't be cured after just one day's delay?"
Chen Qingqing smiled cunningly, "Mom, I can cure Mr. Fan's illness. I just can't stand his bullying behavior, so I want to scare him."
Mrs. Lin looked worried. "Everyone knows that Mr. Fan is a bully and a scoundrel. He's not someone a small family like us can afford to offend. In my opinion, you'd better not go. If he finds out you're deceiving him, I'm afraid you'll suffer."
Chen Qingqing spoke confidently, "Don't worry, mother. I'm the only one who can cure Mr. Fan's illness. Before he's cured, he won't dare do anything to me."
As he was speaking, Chen Zhanshan came out from the inner room, holding the remaining half bowl of soup he had fed the man.
"Qing girl, I think your mother is right. You've made a lot of money selling ginseng and bought four acres of good farmland. As long as you're frugal, our family won't starve in the future. Don't go to the Fan family."
Seeing her parents' worried eyes, Chen Qingqing comforted them, "Don't worry, Dad and Mom, I will protect myself."
Seeing that his daughter had her own ideas, Chen Zhanshan didn't say anything more and just nodded in agreement.
"Qing girl, I have already fed the patient in the room and turned him over, so you can rest assured.
I'm going to the town dock today to see if there's any work, so I might be back late. If you go to the Fan family, be sure to be careful. If you encounter any danger, remember to go to the restaurant to find your eldest brother."
"Okay, I understand."
Chen Qingqing frowned slightly. When she came back from shopping yesterday, Old Mrs. Chen looked at her with envy and felt that there were some things that had to be guarded against.
She took out a tael of silver from her cloth bag and handed it to Chen Zhanshan.
"Dad, when you come back, go buy a lock from the blacksmith in town. We have so much food at home now, it's safer to lock it up. Otherwise, if Mom goes out for something and there's no one at home to watch over the door, the food might be taken away and we won't know who did it."
Seeing that his daughter was so thoughtful, she thought about things more comprehensively than he, as a father, did.
Chen Zhanshan looked pleased and said, "Qing girl, two hundred coins are enough to buy the lock. You gave too much."
"Dad, take this money. If you come back late, buy some food in town for lunch."
"Okay, Dad will listen to you." Chen Zhanshan took the silver with a warm heart and turned away.
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Shi Taishou and his driver galloped all the way to Nanshan Village.
Arriving at the gate of Chen's house, Shi Taishou jumped out of the carriage without waiting for it to stop, and trotted into the yard.
Seeing that there was no one in the yard, he hurriedly shouted towards the house, "Is Miss Chen here? I'm here to take you to see my master."
Hearing the shout, Chen Qingqing walked out of the house, "Butler Shi, do you have anything else to do?"
Shi Taishou was peeking in cautiously when he saw Chen Qingqing coming out. He immediately smiled flatteringly and bowed, "Miss Chen, how are you? I'm here to pick you up on the orders of my master."
Chen Qingqing's face was indifferent, and no emotion could be seen. "Butler Shi, I'm afraid your trip is in vain. Didn't I tell you when I got back? Your master's illness has been delayed. I can't cure it. Please go back!"
Shi Taishou had already expected that she would refuse, and he secretly cursed Fan Tong for being dishonest and not paying the consultation fee. He deserved that the other party was angry and refused to treat him.
I really wanted to just leave it at that, but for the sake of that little salary, I had to hold back my temper and shamelessly explain,
"Miss Chen, my master has already severely punished the servant who didn't let you in yesterday. I beg you to be magnanimous and not to bother with the servants. Please bear with me for a while!"
Chen Qingqing's face turned cold, "Butler Shi means that I am narrow-minded and have no vision!"
"No, no, that's not what I meant. Please don't misunderstand me, Miss Chen."
Shi Taishou's forehead was covered with cold sweat, and he gritted his teeth secretly. This girl was so mature in her words and deeds at such a young age. He had seen countless people, but when had he ever been manipulated like this? But now he had something to ask of her, so he had to explain with a smile.
"Miss Chen, I was not at the Fan residence yesterday because of something at home, and our master was out visiting friends. He forgot the date of your follow-up visit to Master Fan, so when Miss Chen went, we were unaware of it.
It was not until the evening that I heard from the servants that my master was furious and had sold the gatekeeper to a human trafficker. He also asked me to come and pick up the girl last night.
But I saw that it was getting late, and I thought our master was in good spirits. I was also worried that something might happen to the girl on the way in the dark, so I delayed.
This is all my fault. Miss Chen, please have some pity on me and come with me. Otherwise, I really won’t be able to explain myself.”
Chen Qingqing thought what he said was true and did not expose him. After all, what she wanted was money.
She frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and then pretended to be embarrassed. "Butler Shi, it's not that I'm standing by and watching you die. It's that your master has missed the best time to get treatment. Even if I go, I may not be able to cure his rotten navel."
"Miss Chen, you are a skilled doctor. Regardless of whether you can cure my master or not, please come with me! I beg you."
"Well, okay, I'll go with you. After all, I can't embarrass you, right?" Chen Qingqing sighed falsely. "But let me be frank. I can only do my best. If your master's umbilical cord rot has already affected his kidneys, then there's nothing I can do to save him."
Upon hearing this, Shi Taishou smiled flatteringly and bowed, "Miss Chen is really not particular about trivial matters. Your Excellency is very magnanimous. Let's get on the road!"
"Okay, let's go!"
Fan's house.
When Fan Tong saw Chen Qingqing, he was so excited that he almost knelt down and kowtowed, "Miss Chen, help me, give me a few needles quickly, I'm almost dying of itching."
Mrs. Fan hurried forward and said, "Miss Chen, you're finally here. My master is seriously ill. He's lying in bed crying and can't eat or sleep. He's almost dying of itching. Please save him!"
Chen Qingqing's face was serious. "Mrs. Fan, don't worry. Let me examine Mr. Fan and then make a conclusion."
"Okay, Miss Chen, please come in." Mrs. Fan looked respectful.
Chen Qingqing came to Fan Tong's bedside and pretended to start checking him. She first took his pulse and then looked at his tongue.
After the examination, her face became serious and she kept shaking her head and sighing.
Fan Tong was shaking with nervousness. "Miss Chen, how is my illness?"
Chen Qingqing shook her head with a look of regret. "The situation is not optimistic. Your navel rot has become more serious."
"What? It's serious?" Fan Tong was so scared that his face turned pale.
Mrs. Fan panicked, "Miss Chen, please find a way to save my master. I beg you."
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