Chapter 288 Hurry up and find me a woman.
Achoo!
"This weather is awful, why did it suddenly get so cold?"
Chi Heng rubbed his nose, hugged his shoulders, and shivered. He glanced at the huge stack of official documents on his desk, his head spinning, and turned his face away. He angrily said to the guard beside him, "Go and get my instant noodles."
"Sir...we can't eat those instant noodles anymore..."
Chi Heng frowned and looked at the guard: "What's wrong? I haven't been able to bear eating these past two days, I only ate one pack, don't tell me there's nothing left!"
The guard immediately shook his head like a rattle-drum. Finally, under Chi Heng's rather unfriendly gaze, he carefully handed over the package containing instant noodles.
Chi Heng rolled her eyes at him before taking the package herself.
But after opening it and holding it in his hand, he narrowed his eyes. He looked at Chen Shu beside him with a very unfriendly expression.
At this moment, Chen Shu was holding a sandbag and practicing horse stance five steps away from Chi Heng's table.
Upon hearing this, he immediately sensed something was wrong. It was all over; what was bound to happen had finally come.
He swallowed hard, then immediately lowered his eyes and obediently assumed a horse stance. He pretended not to hear. He figured he'd just have to get by for now.
Chi Heng's eyes blazed with fury as she stared at Chen Shu for a long while before grinding her teeth and saying, "You're more trouble than you're worth."
As she said this, she sneezed loudly again: "What the hell? I just prayed to the Goddess of Healing, how did I get sick?" She added, "I'll eat the broken pieces too, hurry up and boil some water. I'm craving this today."
The kitchen staff naturally didn't dare to neglect what Chi Heng wanted to eat, and soon brought the soaked noodles to Chi Heng.
Chi Heng, wearing a cloak, ate a whole bowl in one go with chopsticks, even picking up the remaining crumbs and eating them along with the soup.
Jiang Nuanzhi's noodles were slightly spicy, and his forehead was already covered in sweat. He took a handkerchief to wipe it off before slumping into his chair and letting out a soft sigh.
Chen Shu, standing beside her, felt increasingly complicated.
Especially when I saw that bowl of broken instant noodles.
Of course, the thought of why the instant noodles had broken made his feelings even more complicated. In a daze, he even pinched his mouth shut, afraid that he might accidentally say something he shouldn't and be skinned alive by his master.
However, even though he was cautious enough.
Chi Heng's mood soured upon seeing him. She grabbed a rock and smashed it squarely into his backside: "Can't you do a proper horse stance? Squat down lower, you bastard! Are you practicing some kind of toad stance with your butt sticking out like that?"
Chen Shu: "..."
Keep practicing the horse stance diligently.
I felt like crying for a moment.
This is no way for a human being to live!
He was filled with regret and hatred. He hated his own foolish hands for insisting on drawing something so complicated. If he had only listened to his master and drawn Doctor Jiang alone, none of this would have happened.
But then again, can't the master really be more understanding of him?
He did double the work.
He not only drew a large composition, but also added another person, and even painted his master's face on it. Not only that, he also embellished it.
To make Doctor Jiang appear more dignified and appropriate alongside his master, he even painted her in more elegant attire, more in line with the aesthetics of the capital, and depicted her with a gentle, polite, and poised demeanor. He even slightly beautified the surroundings.
After all that he did, all he got was to practice horse stance!
He hates the horse stance the most!!!
It's unfair! It's completely unfair!
From this day forward, he resolved to be a cold and aloof servant! From now on, he would do exactly as his master commanded! He would never do anything more than what was ordered! Hmph!
Chi Heng felt annoyed looking at his stupid servant and turned his gaze to the guard beside him: "How is it? Did the men you sent steal my portrait back? If not, send two more people over."
The guard looked troubled. "Master, you know General Li. How could we, so stupid, possibly get close to him? The news that has come back says that General Li's whereabouts have not yet been found." As he spoke, the guard earnestly advised, "That painting is something General Li carries with him. Master, if the general doesn't want it, I'm afraid no matter how many people you send, it won't work."
Chi Heng glared at him angrily: "Don't I know? Is there any other way besides doing it this way?"
Chi Heng gritted his teeth, as if he had made up his mind: "You all hurry up and find me a woman who looks exactly like Li Rong's wife. Wait, here's what we'll do. Send someone to Qingquan Village to find out if Li Rong's wife has any sisters or cousins. If she does, bring them over immediately."
The guard's expression was truly complicated: "Master, is it really necessary to go to such lengths? You and General Li are close friends; I imagine the general wouldn't mind if he found out..."
"Bullshit! How many years have you known Li Rong? How many years have I known him? He took my painting because he was suspicious! If he waits until he realizes what's going on, he'll tear me apart!"
Chi Heng gritted his teeth in anger. When he saw Chen Shu, who looked like an honest man, standing up, he kicked him and yelled, "You little brat, just you wait! Even when I'm dead, I'll make you keep doing horse stance next to me! I'll exhaust you to death, you little bastard!"
"Master, I know I was wrong..."
"Don't call me master, you're my ancestor! How powerful are you? You can draw anything with a flick of your wrist and I can see the grass growing on my grave!"
Chen Shu looked at Chi Heng, who was seething with rage. Suddenly, she dropped the sandbag she was holding and came over with a forced smile: "Master, give me another chance. Didn't you want to eat this instant noodles? I'll go to Qingquan Village right away and ask that lady to make some for you. We're quite familiar with each other, so this will be easier to do and more convenient to find out. If there's no rush, I can also talk to the lady and put in a good word for you if things come to light."
Upon hearing this, Chi Heng squinted at him.
“Master, I suppose that lady probably doesn’t like it either, since General Li saw the painting. I’ll try to mediate; maybe I can find a way…” Chen Shu nodded frantically, appearing exceptionally reliable. He thought that as long as he could get away from his master’s oppressive demeanor, he would do anything.
Chi Heng stroked her chin, then her eyes suddenly lit up: "I think I have a way..."
...
"Dr. Jiang? Is Dr. Jiang here? There's a letter for you!"
"This package is yours too!"
The autumn wind is bleak, and the leaves are withered and yellow. It's only September in the human world, yet snow has begun to fall. The light snow mixed with rainwater feels sticky on the skin.
Jiang Nuanzhi didn't even bother to shake off the snow. She hurriedly went out to receive the letter and gave ten copper coins to the messenger.
Watching the deliveryman happily ride away, Jiang Nuanzhi carried the package and letters into the house.
"Mother, has Father sent a letter?"
Baozhu ran out of the house in a slightly anxious manner, but tripped on the threshold and fell flat on her face. Her little hands were bleeding, but she only stared at the letter in Jiang Nuanzhi's hand.
(End of this chapter)
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