After seeing off these guests, the courtyard suddenly became quiet. Zhou Xiang walked up to Ran Qiming and bowed slightly to him, "Teacher Ran, thank you, thank you for introducing me to you."
Ran Qiming extended his hand to help her up. "It's all thanks to your own ability. Back then, my father took a liking to you and wanted to introduce you to Professor Chu. Besides, it was just a recommendation. The rest is all due to your own hard work and dedication."
Zhou Xiang stood up and said, "I still have to thank you. Also, when you were teaching at No. 1 Middle School, my attitude was wrong."
"At that time I just thought you were in your rebellious phase, but now I understand. You are under too much pressure. Don't take it to heart. You are very busy today. I will take my leave now."
"I'll ask someone to take you there."
"No, I've already made an appointment with Principal Ji. He will be waiting for me by the provincial road."
Zhou Xiang didn't sigh until she could no longer see Ran Qiming. At that time, she was too violent. Although she didn't know about the pressure from the Kong family, the pressure from the Jiang family was there.
Ling Ran hugged her and returned to the courtyard. "Well, he's doing well now. His family is happy and his children are adorable."
"It's just that I haven't been able to thank Mr. Ran in person."
"Life and death are determined by fate. Who knew that Mr. Ran would leave so early? Well, don't think about it anymore. There are still people for you to deal with!"
Zhou Xiang took a deep breath. Yes! She shouldn't be so pitiful. She still had guests to see off!
Seeing that Zhou Xiang was finally free, Patriarch Kong quickly approached her to discuss the antidote. Zhou Xiang led the three Kongs into the living room and sat down. "I'm already very tired. I'm forcing myself to deal with you. Don't beat around the bush with me. Just speak directly!"
"I know you've guessed the murderer in Guan County. I really didn't know it was my cousin. I've always trusted him, but when I went back to investigate, he deceived me. He blames us for being too trusting of our direct relatives. However, he is the elder of the family after all, and we live in a society ruled by law. So, regardless of whether you can bring yourself to do it or not, he must be spared. Name your price. I want to buy the antidote for both his grandfather and grandson."
"I said Xiao Shen's goal is 600 million. This 600 million is the big gift he intends to give to the Kong family. This gift is not only money, but also revenge on the Zhou family. Just because the Zhou family lives in Huai County, he can think of such a wicked thing. It seems that he is bad from the root. You should let him stay that way to prevent him from doing evil again."
Patriarch Kong frowned. Is he bad from the root? Zhou Xiang was cursing again. "I will discipline him. You name your price!"
"Haven't I already made my offer? Someone who thinks he's from the side branch can give a 600 million yuan gift to your direct branch. It seems you're quite wealthy! So, the antidote for the grandfather and grandson is 600 million yuan each."
"Miss Zhou, if you're serious, six hundred million is too much."
"Then it's 600 million for two people."
"One hundred million per person."
"Five hundred million for two people."
"Three hundred million and two people."
"Master Kong, is this interesting? This isn't like buying vegetables at the market, or bidding at an auction. Five hundred million is the lowest price for two people. If you don't want to buy it, forget it. My medicinal powder is priceless. Today, because of him, I wasted so much medicinal powder. It hurts me so much."
Mr. Kong had reached his limit, so he agreed and asked his son to take out the gold bars to pay the bill.
Zhou Xiang had bought another 20,000 gold bars, and his mood had improved considerably. He handed Patriarch Kong two packets of medicine powder, telling him which one was for which. "If you make a mistake, you'll still have to pay for the second one. I don't offer free medicine here, but at most, the second one will be half price."
Patriarch Kong spent a lot of money to buy the antidote but was given a gift of ridicule, so he looked unhappy.
Kong Qianchen couldn't help but smile. He no longer looked at Zhou Xiang with hostility and found that she was cute in every way.
Zhou Xiang glared at him. What kind of look and smile was that? It was so frivolous. "Master Kong, if you dare look at me like that, be careful or I'll throw some medicine powder on you if I get upset!"
Kong Qianchen immediately stopped smiling and said, "I'm sorry, I lost my composure."
Zhou Xiang waved his hand and said, "I'll forgive you once. The matter has been resolved. Goodbye, two family heads."
Zhou wanted to stand up and see the guests off. The three of them walked into the courtyard. The old master of the Kong family signaled his son to go to the alley over there and bring the two men out.
After his son left, he looked at Zhou Xiang carefully. She didn't have a beautiful appearance, only a pair of big round eyes, and the image of a cute girl next door. It was okay if she didn't speak, but when she spoke, she could make people angry. How could his youngest son like her?
A paper bag appeared in Zhou Xiang's hand. "Master Kong, what's with that look in your eyes? Do you want to try some other medicinal powder?"
Patriarch Kong immediately withdrew his scrutiny and said, "I, I'm just curious. If it were possible, would you ever consider changing your husband?"
Fuck, I just had my wedding today and you’re saying this, are you looking for death?
"Master Kong, I always feel like you want to taste the powder. Today is my wedding day. You and I are enemies, so I can understand why you don't send me your blessings. Are you not so gracious as to curse me?"
Patriarch Kong quickly waved his hand, "That's not what I meant. What I actually wanted to ask is, do you love Ling Ran?"
Zhou Xiang nodded without hesitation, "Love! Even if he's not outstanding, even if he's clingy and annoying, even if he marries me like a gigolo, I still love him.
Loving him isn't the kind of passionate love, but the kind of long-lasting, dependent love. So, I don't like your assumption: if he's no longer in this world, then what's wrong with me being single until old age? An incompatible couple, like mismatched gears, is the most unpleasant combination.
Ling Ran, who had arranged for his mother, walked into the yard and heard his wife's words. He excitedly ran to his wife and said, "Wife, I love you too!"
Zhou Xiang raised his head and looked at the people around him, "You're smiling so foolishly."
Ling Ran still showed her big white teeth, "Wife, as long as you don't dislike me, that's all."
Patriarch Kong was fed a handful of dog food, and turned to look at his son who was standing not far away holding a person in each hand. Although the loss on his son's face made him feel distressed, cutting the Gordian knot was the best way. He asked on purpose to let his son give up as soon as possible.
"Alright, Miss Zhou, we say goodbye now. From now on, if there are still ignorant people in the family, you can teach them a lesson. If we can really find a way to practice, you will be the great benefactor of the entire Kong family."
Zhou wanted to wave her hand. Could she not mention the benefactor? She just wanted to confront the Kong family head-on!
"Opportunities are always fleeting. As you know, people's appetites are getting bigger and bigger. Prices may get higher and higher in the future. I advise your family to be frugal. Goodbye!"
Zhou Xiang didn't breathe a sigh of relief until the Kong family's car disappeared from sight. He was so tired. These two groups of people were deliberately causing trouble.
Ling Ran hugged his wife and walked towards the dining room, "Do you want to take a rest? You must be exhausted today!"
"Well! Let's go upstairs and rest first. Where's Mom?"
"She's still happily chatting with our mom! Don't worry about her for now, the rest are all family."
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