"You look better when you're thinner," Wen Qing replied with a smile.
"Nonsense, being a little chubby looks good and is healthier. You're too thin right now." Tang Quan thought Wen Qing was too thin.
Wen Qing smiled and said, "Then I'll eat more later."
"Yes, Feng Qing made such a big meal, we can't be reluctant to eat it."
"Yes, I'll do whatever Uncle Tang says," Wen Qing smiled.
Tang Quan also laughed.
Ji Yanjun and Gangzi watched from the side.
Gangzi nudged Ji Yanjun with his elbow.
Ji Yanjun turned his head to look at him.
"Why is Wen Qing ignoring us?" Gangzi asked.
Ji Yanjun remained silent.
Gangzi pointed at Wen Qing and said, "Look, she left with her younger brother."
Ji Yanjun turned his head to look.
While Wen Qing was chatting and laughing with the guests, she subtly introduced Wen Liang and Yao Shiling to them.
Yao Shiling, unaccustomed to large gatherings, appeared somewhat flustered.
Wen Liang, on the other hand, was much more composed and calm, which pleased Wen Qing.
Just then, a burst of firecrackers went off from the roadside.
Yao Shiling was startled.
Wen Qing took Yao Shiling's arm, but seeing that she was too reserved, she said, "Mom, why don't you rest for a while? I'll be fine in a bit."
"How are you feeling now?" Regardless of what was happening outside, Yao Shiling was always worried about Wen Qing's health.
"It's fine," Wen Qing said with a smile.
Don't force yourself to feel better when you're in pain.
"Okay. Wait for me a little longer."
“Okay.” Yao Shiling walked to the side.
Wen Qing and Wen Liang then walked towards the roadside.
At this moment, a brand-new car stopped in front of Fengqing Group, and two men in Zhongshan suits got out of the car, looking somewhat like officials.
Who is this?
"I don't know. But there's a red ribbon hanging on the car, with the words 'Feng Qing' embroidered on it. You can tell at a glance that it's a car that Feng Qing bought."
"Nonsense, let alone the whole county, even in the whole city, there's no one who can afford more than two cars except Feng Qing."
"Who is it that Feng Qing would personally go to pick up?"
"..."
The crowd that had gathered to watch were all discussing it.
Wen Qing stepped forward with neither arrogance nor servility, extending her hand in a warm and appropriate manner, which the leading man quickly shook.
"County Chief He, welcome!" Wen Qing said with a smile.
County magistrate?!
Everyone was startled, and then a commotion broke out in the crowd.
"The county magistrate? It really is the county magistrate! A government official."
"This is the first time I've ever seen one alive."
"County Magistrate!"
"My God, Wen Qing actually managed to get the county magistrate to come."
"Wen Qing is really awesome!"
"..."
"Wen Qing, congratulations!" County Chief He said with a smile.
"Thank you, thank you." After shaking hands with County Chief He, Wen Qing shook hands with County Chief Zhang.
Wen Liang also stepped forward to greet them, smiling, but compared to Wen Qing's composure, he seemed a little nervous.
County Magistrate He and County Magistrate Zhang are the county magistrate and deputy county magistrate of Wangcheng County, respectively. When they shook hands and talked with Wen Qing, they did not look down on him or look down on his young age. On the contrary, their eyes were full of appreciation for Wen Qing.
This made everyone present admire Wen Qing even more.
"Wow, that's amazing. He really is the county magistrate!" Gangzi said. He tried to poke Ji Yanjun, but missed. When he turned around, Ji Yanjun was gone.
He immediately looked around and found Ji Yanjun across from him, talking to Yao Shiling.
"Damn, he's off trying to please his mother-in-law," Gangzi said, then ignored Ji Yanjun.
Ji Yanjun was gently inquiring about Yao Shiling and Wen Qing's situation.
"Auntie, is Wen Qing sick?" Ji Yanjun asked.
“No. Everything is fine,” Yao Shiling replied.
"But she's lost too much weight."
"People lose weight when it's hot."
Yao Shiling's attitude was cold and indifferent. Ji Yanjun had no choice but to say in a low voice, "Auntie, I meant no harm."
Yao Shiling did not respond.
"Auntie, you know, my feelings for Wen Qing are genuine. I..."
Yao Shiling looked up at Ji Yanjun, who was so frightened that he immediately fell silent.
After a while, Yao Shiling finally spoke: "Ji Yanjun, let it go. You are very outstanding, and you will find someone better than Wen Qing in the future. We just want to live a peaceful life and don't want any trouble." With that, Yao Shiling turned around and walked towards Wen Qing.
In that instant, Wen Qing saw Yao Shiling and Ji Yanjun talking. As Yao Shiling approached, Wen Qing asked, "Mom, what did you say to him?"
Yao Shiling smiled and said, "He asked me why I'm so thin."
"You said it?"
"No."
Wen Qing breathed a sigh of relief, then said like a child, "Mom, come here, let's listen to the county magistrate speak. I'll go up on stage and say a few words, cut the ribbon, and then we can go home first."
"good."
Wen Qing, Yao Shiling, and Wen Liang sat below the stage listening to County Chief He speak.
The county magistrate delivered a passionate speech on stage, talking about the country, the Party, the economy, the people, development, and so on. After finishing his speech, he praised Feng Qing for driving the economy of the entire Wangcheng County and for making a huge contribution to the county.
Thunderous applause erupted from the audience. Taking the opportunity, Wen Qing said to Yao Shiling and Wen Liang, "Mom, Liangliang, you heard me make a huge contribution, a huge contribution."
Wen Liang smiled.
Yao Shiling said seriously, "Don't joke about the county magistrate."
Wen Qing followed with a serious expression.
Next, the host came up on stage and invited Wen Qing to speak.
As soon as Wen Qing stepped onto the stage, he was greeted with applause. Everyone cheered because Wen Qing was so amazing and impressive.
Wen Qing gave a very formulaic thank you for everyone's support and help, leaving the main event to Wen Liang.
Wen Liang had prepared the script in advance, and Wen Qing memorized it after glancing at it.
He explained Fengqing's past, present, and future goals in a simple and easy-to-understand way, and expressed his determination to make Fengqing a success and a major success.
Wen Qing and Yao Shiling listened from below the stage.
"Wen Liang is quite commanding," Yao Shiling said.
Wen Qing nodded: "Mm." As she looked at him, her eyes welled up with tears. Her younger brother was so outstanding and hardworking.
"Wen Qing." Yao Shiling interrupted Wen Qing's thoughts.
Wen Qing turned her head.
Yao Shiling handed her a glass of water: "Are you hot? Have some water."
Wen Qing was very thirsty, but she dared not drink. Her stomach had been hurting when she ate for the past few days, and she was afraid that if she drank water, she wouldn't be able to hold on until the ribbon-cutting ceremony: "Mom, you drink it, I'm not thirsty at all."
Yao Shiling did not force her.
After Wen Liang finished speaking, it was finally time to set off firecrackers and cut the ribbon.
Wen Qing, County Chief He, County Chief Zhang, Wen Liang, and others stood in a row and completed the ribbon-cutting ceremony amidst the sound of firecrackers. They then invited the guests to visit Fengqing Group. At this point, Wen Qing bid farewell to everyone, and Wen Liang accompanied the guests.
Everyone noticed how thin Wen Qing was, so they didn't mind. Besides, although Wen Liang was a little younger than Wen Qing, with such a capable older sister as Wen Qing, they believed that Wen Liang would be just as good.
Wen Qing and Yao Shiling quickly evacuated while accompanying the guests.
Ji Yanjun followed immediately. He had held back for a long time, not getting close to Wen Qing, because he was afraid that outsiders would gossip and affect Wen Qing's reputation.
But now that Wen Qing has gone to the women's restroom, he...
"Just wait," Gangzi said.
Ji Yanjun nodded: "Mm."
However, Wen Qing and Yao Shiling had already left through the back door.
Wen Qing has exhausted herself today and is too tired to walk.
Yao Shiling's eyes reddened with heartache. She told her to wait there while she went to the front door to call the driver.
Wen Qing smiled and nodded: "Okay."
Yao Shiling wiped away tears as she walked.
Wen Qing clutched her stomach, bent over, and after a while, leaned against the wall and coughed twice. In the blink of an eye, she seemed to see a drop of blood fly out of her mouth.
She was terrified and rushed to look for it, but couldn't find it. Then Yao Shiling and the driver arrived.
Yao Shiling and the driver helped Wen Qing into the car at the same time. As the car drove across the road, no one saw Ji Ningzhi standing on the side of the road, looking shocked.
What happened to Wen Qing?
Why is Wen Qing so thin?
Why does Wen Qing need someone to help her walk? Is it because she's too tired or something else?
...
Ji Ningzhi couldn't believe it.
If Zhang Fangfang's betrayal and Li Chuanli's deception failed to make her realize her own stupidity, then her family's poverty, the neighbors' disdain, and her repeated clashes with Su Hongmei's family over six thousand yuan gave her the ability to think.
Did Wen Qing ever harm her? Did he ever lie to her? Did he owe her anything? No.
Zhang Fangfang harmed her, deceived her, and still owes her six thousand yuan.
In comparison, what wrong did Wen Qing do? Why did I harbor so much malice towards her?
Even now, Ji Ningzhi still doesn't like Wen Qing, but she doesn't hate him either, or she doesn't feel the same intense hatred as before, because she no longer has a foothold to fight against Wen Qing.
Or rather, without Zhang Fangfang's instigation, she would have been able to think things through.
Or perhaps it was Ji Yanjun's words that day that made it clear that Wen Qing didn't owe the Ji family anything, but rather that the Ji family owed Wen Qing a life.
In short, at this moment, Ji Ningzhi no longer felt disgusted with Wen Qing, but wanted to know what was wrong with Wen Qing.
She wanted to find Ji Yanjun, but couldn't see him, so she went home.
"Where did you go?" Liang Wenhua asked.
Ji Ningzhi replied, "I'll go take a look when Fengqing Group is established."
Liang Wenhua said dismissively, "Wen Qing will never get rid of his habit of showing off. If he establishes a group, the whole country will know about it!"
Ji Ningzhi glanced at Liang Wenhua and said, "Mom, Wen Qing seems to be sick."
“So what if she’s sick? It’s none of our business,” Liang Wenhua said. “As long as she doesn’t take her illness on us.”
Ji Ningzhi had nothing to say, and asked, "Where's my brother?"
Liang Wenhua immediately became alert: "Ningzhi, let me tell you, don't tell your brother that Wenqing is sick, understand? You've changed lately!"
Why can't I tell my brother?
"No way! You dare tell your brother and see what happens!" Liang Wenhua said angrily. She still hated Wen Qing to this day.
Wen Qing had already arrived at her home in Shuiwan Village. After resting in the car for a while, she had regained her strength. She repeatedly comforted Yao Shiling, saying that she was just tired and now she was hungry and wanted to eat something.
Yao Shiling then believed her and went to the kitchen to cook.
Wen Qing then called the doctor at the First People's Hospital of Nanzhou City to tell her about her situation.
"Blood spots?" the old doctor asked.
Wen Qing said, "Yes."
"Are you sure?" the old doctor asked. Wen Qing's stomach cancer wasn't even in the middle stage yet, so how could he be showing symptoms of the late stage? The prescribed medicine didn't seem to be working.
“I’m not quite sure,” Wen Qing said, “but I feel worse every day, it’s very intense.”
The old doctor said with some concern, "How about this, you come first thing tomorrow morning to be admitted to the hospital, have a physical examination, and if there are no abnormalities, you can have the surgery immediately."
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