Chapter 49, Zhuge Sends Mushrooms
After Cheng Ze and Cheng Yue finished drinking, they looked at Kong Xiyan with a bitter frown: "Anything else?"
"I've already told you that the herbs are precious, and each person only gets one bowl a day!"
Hearing Kong Xiyan say this, the other guests looked at each other, picked up their bowls, and drank up the Chinese medicine in them.
After all, medicinal herbs are precious, and each person is only allowed one bowl per day!
Zhong Yangyang always believed in Kong Xiyan. After drinking the medicine, she turned to look at Zhong Qihan. Seeing that he hadn't drunk it yet, she whispered, "Second brother, it's actually not that bitter."
Seeing Zhong Yangyang blinking and looking at him, as if worried that he was afraid of the bitterness, Zhong Qihan smiled gently, then picked up the bowl of medicine and drank it all. After that, he looked at Kong Xiyan provocatively and showed the bottom of the bowl.
Seeing that Zhong Qihan had finished drinking the medicine, Kong Xiyan finally felt relieved.
After the bowls of Chinese medicine were removed, various dishes were served. Although they looked bland, perhaps because of the bitterness of the Chinese medicine, these light dishes actually had a unique flavor when eaten.
Seeing that everyone had started eating, Kong Xiyan smiled and left the filming site. She then went to the villagers' homes to distribute the compensation money to everyone.
"It's Xiao Kong again. He brought us on TV and fought for compensation for us." Aunt Liu accepted the compensation with a smile and gave Kong Xiyan a bag of fruit: "Take it back and eat it. I'll pour you a cup of tea, it's freshly brewed!"
"I'll accept the fruit, but forget about the tea. I have to go back to the archaeological team. I'd like to thank Aunt Liu for this bag of fruit on behalf of everyone." Kong Xiyan agreed with a smile and left with the fruit.
After Kong Xiyan left, a man wearing glasses entered Aunt Liu's house: "Aunt Liu, I heard that your rice seedlings were crushed. Hey...
Otherwise, why do people say that Xiao Kong is good in everything except that she is too young! If I were here, I might have some intimidation, but Xiao Kong is just a little girl, she looks easy to bully! "
This man was none other than Zhu Ge, who had previously wanted to compete with Kong Xiyan for the acting village chief.
"Why is he so easy to bully? Xiao Kong is the most resourceful. Look, the compensation has been sent to me!" Aunt Liu smiled and praised Zhu Ge.
Zhu Ge's expression became increasingly stiff, and he felt even more unhappy. He really didn't know what was so good about that little hole!
"I wanted to keep her for a cup of tea, but she said she wanted to go check on the archaeological team, so I didn't stop her." Aunt Liu shook her head. "How could the archaeological team suddenly be poisoned?"
When Zhu Ge heard Aunt Six mention the poisoning of the archaeologists, his eyes flashed behind his glasses, and he echoed, "Yeah, it was too sudden. I haven't heard of anyone in our village being poisoned... Aunt Six, do you think this could be... a curse?"
"What curse? Xiao Kong said we should trust science!" Aunt Liu quickly interrupted, "It's broad daylight, stop scaring people!"
"Haha, I'm just saying this to you. Now I'm leaving!" Zhu Ge laughed and stood up to leave. After turning around, Zhu Ge's smile gradually disappeared.
A stranger who only knows how to cause trouble!
Here, Kong Xiyan went to visit the archaeological team members with some fruits. The previous treatment was relatively timely, and except for some of them who were still a little weak, everyone else had almost recovered.
Seeing Kong Xiyan, they all greeted her, "Deputy Captain Kong, you're back?"
"Well, eat some fruit. Aunt Six from the village gave it to you." Kong Xiyan distributed the fruit to everyone and checked the pulses of a few people under close observation. After confirming that they just needed time to recover, she said to the others, "Go buy two chickens later. Add some wolfberries, red dates, and mushrooms. You have to eat the meat and the soup. I'll pay for it."
"Okay, deputy captain." Everyone quickly agreed, and then said with some embarrassment: "Deputy captain, the higher-ups called this morning to ask about our progress. This..."
The current progress is delayed because they were accidentally poisoned. If it weren't for Kong Xiyan, the special consultant who arrived in time, communicated with the villagers to build good relationships, and took care of their health and daily life.
They might even lose their lives now!
Even if they are not urged by their superiors, they are still anxious.
"I'll call them back later." Kong Xiyan thought for a moment: "Tomorrow, Group A and Group B can continue to participate in the archaeological work, Group C will be responsible for logistics, and Group D will continue to rest."
Kong Xiyan divided these groups according to the poisoning and recovery conditions, making it easier for her to prescribe the right medicine.
Now is a good time to share the work according to the specific situation.
"Ahem, I'll go with you tomorrow." A weak male voice came.
"Captain Lu, you should get some rest first." Kong Xiyan pushed Lu Yong, who had just sat up, back onto the bed. "Your symptoms are the most severe. If you don't get enough rest, you'll develop a chronic illness. Any dust will make it difficult for you to breathe, and you'll have to say goodbye to this industry forever."
"But I have caused you a lot of trouble, I..." Lu Yong frowned. He was obviously the team leader and should be responsible for everyone in the archaeological team.
Kong Xiyan was just a special consultant sent by the higher-ups, and her main responsibility was to guide them.
But now, as the captain, he is lying in bed and can't do anything, while Kong Xiyan is busy running around. He really feels bad.
"What's there to feel sorry about? I received the consulting fee." Kong Xiyan smiled and patted Lu Yong's shoulder, telling him to have a good rest.
Afterwards, she left the archaeological team and met Zhu Ge at the door.
"Xiao Kong." Zhu Ge looked at Kong Xiyan with a smile: "How are the archaeological team members doing?"
"Much better." Kong Xiyan looked at Zhu Ge. She remembered that the villagers had told her before that Zhu Ge grew up in the village, moved away with his family, and moved back alone seven or eight years ago. He had a good temper and was well-educated. He didn't smoke or drink, and he was quite generous. He had a good reputation in the village.
"That's fine. I didn't know how I could help, so I made some mushrooms for you to try. You haven't tried the freshly picked mushrooms from our village, have you?" Zhu Ge handed the basket to Kong Xiyan. "Just blanch them when you get home, and you can eat them. They're so fresh!"
"Thank you." Kong Xiyan took the basket and glanced at it: "It does look fresh."
"Haha, our village has always been quite peaceful and tranquil, but suddenly there's an archaeological team and a program recording, and the village chief is also attending a meeting and studying. As a result, we have to trouble you, Xiao Kong, a foreigner."
"I heard that you moved away with your family before, and moved back here by yourself seven or eight years ago?" Kong Xiyan looked at Zhu Ge: "Why did you suddenly come back by yourself?"
"Ah, this..." Zhu Ge didn't expect Kong Xiyan to know about this. He laughed dryly and said, "It's too complicated outside. I have no power or influence. After thinking carefully, I think it's better to return to the village to develop. After all, my ancestors left me a few acres of thin land, which can make a living. Besides, the air here is good, the scenery is beautiful, and it's where I was born, so I have feelings for it."
"That's true." Kong Xiyan nodded, and the two chatted for a few more words. Zhu Ge said he had something to do and left first. Kong Xiyan took Mushroom back to her residence.
After carefully examining the mushrooms, Kong Xiyan didn't find anything unusual. Thinking that she was just being overly suspicious, she put the mushrooms aside. Just as she was about to contact the people above, she heard a knock on the door.
When the door was opened, Zhong Yangyang was standing outside.
"Why are you here?" Kong Xiyan invited the person in.
"I should be the one asking you this!" Zhong Yangyang looked Kong Xiyan up and down. "You said you're working part-time, so you're here to be the village chief?"
"That's about right." Kong Xiyan mumbled and poured a bowl of water for Zhong Yangyang. "I only found out you guys were filming your variety show in this village after I came here. What a coincidence."
"It's quite a coincidence. Second brother even said you arranged it on purpose, but I think he's overthinking it." Zhong Yangyang took the bowl and took a sip of water. "This water is cool and sweet."
"Well water is like this." Kong Xiyan looked at Zhong Yangyang: "Your second brother thinks too highly of me, don't you think? I don't have time to arrange these things."
Zhong Yangyang put the bowl aside: "He is also your second brother!"
Kong Xiyan shrugged indifferently.
Seeing Kong Xiyan like this, Zhong Yangyang sighed helplessly.
"Is it okay for you to come to me at this time?" Kong Xiyan brought the topic back to Zhong Yangyang.
"The production team said they would give everyone some free time for lunch and continue filming at 2 p.m." Zhong Yangyang could just go back early then.
"I'm not talking about the program crew." Kong Xiyan narrowed her eyes slightly and revealed a mysterious smile.
"Hmm?" Zhong Yangyang blinked. Before she could react to what Kong Xiyan meant, there was a knock on the door.
After opening the door, Zhong Qihan appeared there with an unhappy look on his face.
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