Chapter 89, Leaving the Village and Ending Part-time Job
Kong Xiyan made the final handover with the archaeological team in the village, received the remuneration promised by Professor Gu and the bonus that he had specially applied for her, and completely completed this part-time task.
As long as she goes to Uncle Zhu one last time and pays him the 6,000 yuan compensation for the electric tricycle, she can leave.
As Kong Xiyan passed by the big tree at the entrance of the village, she caught a glimpse of a sneaky figure out of the corner of her eye. She frowned and shouted, "Who's there?"
"Ah!" The other person was so frightened that he screamed and fell to the ground. Then he quickly got up and rushed to Kong Xiyan, looking nervous: "Keep your voice down! Don't let anyone hear!"
Seeing the other person's face clearly, Kong Xiyan's eyes moved slightly: "What did you hear?"
"Shh!" He made a silent gesture, looked around, put his hands to his mouth and whispered, "There is a treasure in our village!"
Hearing this, Kong Xiyan's expression became more complicated and she sighed slowly.
This person was none other than Zhu Ge, who was sent to the hospital after vomiting blood and falling unconscious in the Zhujia Village Ancestral Hall. He has now gone completely crazy.
"You know about the Ancient Domain Mystery City, right?" Zhu Ge thought Kong Xiyan didn't believe him and continued, "Our village is originally the descendants of the royal family of the Ming Dynasty. To avoid the war, they took refuge here with a huge amount of treasure. A huge amount of treasure!"
The corners of Kong Xiyan's mouth twitched. It seemed that this was the truth about the ancient mysterious city that Zhu Ge had always believed in.
"Zhu Ge! What are you doing?!" Uncle Zhu's voice came out angrily: "I can't see you at a glance! You kid has slipped out again! Quick! Come back with me!"
Zhu Ge seemed to be very afraid of Uncle Zhu San. As soon as he saw him coming, he quickly hid behind Kong Xiyan.
"Village Chief Kong, you're back!" Uncle Zhu immediately greeted Kong Xiyan with a smile when he saw her.
"Uncle Zhu, I'm no longer the acting village chief. Just call me Xiao Kong." Kong Xiyan waved her hand: "I was just about to look for you!"
"Looking for me? That's great! Your Third Aunt has stewed some pork ribs. You're in for a treat today!" Uncle Zhu grabbed Zhu Ge, who was about to sneak away and said, "Still running! If you run again, you'll sleep in the pigsty tonight!"
Hearing Uncle Zhu's threat, Zhu Ge shuddered with fear and dared not run away again.
"Isn't that scary?" Uncle Zhu turned to look at Kong Xiyan after seeing Zhu Ge being honest. "The doctor said he was hit so hard that his brain is damaged. Let's go, let's talk while we walk. When we get home, I'll ask Aunt San to add a plate of fried mushrooms!"
"Forget about the meal. I just had dinner at the archaeological team. I'm here to compensate you for your car fare." Kong Xiyan smiled apologetically, "The electric tricycle I borrowed from you was accidentally damaged."
"It's okay, don't worry about it. I've been driving that car for several years, it's time to replace it!" Uncle Zhu waved his hand generously: "Zhu Ge, that brat, has caused you a lot of trouble. Just think of it as my compensation on his behalf!"
"That won't work. Let's keep things separate." Kong Xiyan took out her phone and transferred money to Uncle Zhu. Then she waved and left: "The money has been transferred. I'm leaving first."
"Oh my god! That's too polite!" Uncle Zhu had no choice but to sigh. When he took out his cell phone, he found that Kong Xiyan had transferred 60,000 yuan to him.
Uncle Zhu's face changed, and he quickly waved his hand: "You've turned too much! Village Chief Xiao Kong! You've turned too much!"
Kong Xiyan didn't stop after hearing this. She just waved and walked away.
Kong Xiyan could see that although Zhu Ge's face was covered in dust and his hands were dirty, the clothes he was wearing were still clean.
After all, he is his own nephew. Although Uncle Zhu speaks in a harsh and disgusted manner, he actually takes good care of Zhu Ge.
This is all she can do.
As a person, being too obsessed will only hurt yourself.
Seeing Kong Xiyan's back disappear before his eyes, Uncle Zhu turned back to look at Zhu Ge with a complicated expression: "You are lucky, to meet such a good person as Village Chief Kong!"
Seeing Zhu Ge looking around stupidly, Uncle Zhu shook his head and led Zhu Ge back.
"There's a treasure in our village!" Zhu Ge was led away by Uncle Zhu San, still muttering in a low voice: "Do you know the Ancient Domain Mystery City? Shh! Don't tell anyone! I'll take you to dig for treasure!"
"Want some ribs?"
"think."
"Then shut up."
"Then can we still go treasure hunting after eating ribs?"
Uncle Zhu, who was walking in front, sighed slowly: "Forget it, dig, dig..."
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After a few days of rest and treatment in the hospital, Zhong Qihan's complexion became better day by day, and Zhong Yangyang could finally relax.
"Sister Siyang, have a peach." Zhong Yangyang handed the washed peach to Qin Siyang: "Thank you for visiting my brother often these days."
"Teacher Zhong helped me a lot when I was on the crew before. That was my first play, and I played the female lead in the short play. Some people said that I was not capable enough, and some said that I used any means to get to the top. Only Teacher Zhong spoke up for me. He believed in my acting skills and encouraged me many times." Qin Siyang smiled and took the peach handed to him by Zhong Yangyang. He slowly lowered his head, and a trace of loneliness appeared in his eyes: "It's just that when Teacher Zhong encountered trouble, I seemed to be unable to help at all."
When Zhong Qihan was slandered by the entire Internet because of his luxury car photos, she was unable to help.
This time, she watched Zhong Qihan vomiting blood and falling down in front of her. She was completely stunned and her mind was blank. She could do nothing but watch Zhong Qihan being sent to the ambulance.
After all, she was useless.
This feeling is really uncomfortable.
"Haven't you always been speaking up for me?" Zhong Qihan looked at Qin Siyang.
At the beginning, Zhong Qihan was subjected to online violence and rumors because of the luxury car photo, and everyone wanted to punish him. Only Qin Siyang supported him on her personal social media. As a result, netizens scolded her for confusing right and wrong in order to hype up the couple.
Although Qin Siyang deleted the Weibo post probably due to pressure from the company, he later posted a still of the two of them to give him silent support.
That was the first time that Zhong Qihan faced overwhelming rumors and insults, and it was also the first time that Zhong Qihan faced the undisguised malice in human nature.
Things he had never done were fabricated to sound so detailed that it seemed as if someone had seen him selling his body. He didn't even know how to start his defense.
He felt like he had accidentally walked into a dark amusement park. All the facilities had no power and he was the only one standing there at a loss.
Qin Siyang's trust and encouragement were like the only street lamp emitting dim light in the amusement park.
Although it was weak, it was not enough to make him completely despair of this circle.
Later, the matter was clarified. He was on the hot search many times because of his dark face due to headache, and Qin Siyang would also speak up for him.
Netizens' abuse of her has changed from her not distinguishing right from wrong in order to hype up a couple to her wanting to marry into a wealthy family and using any means necessary.
Zhong Qihan also thought about issuing a statement to defend Qin Siyang, but was stopped by his agent. After all, his own reputation online was not very good, and if he issued a statement at that time, it would probably only have a counterproductive effect.
By then, Qin Siyang might be scolded even more severely because of him.
Qin Siyang was also stunned when he heard Zhong Qihan's words.
Zhong Qihan actually knew it!
An indescribable joy and emotion surged in his heart, and Qin Siyang had an urge to cry.
Qin Muyu, who was standing by, shook his head secretly when he saw this. His sister was good in every way except that she couldn't hide her thoughts, and her worries were all written on her face.
"Sister, drink some water." Qin Muyu handed her a glass of water and gave her a look to remind her.
Qin Siyang immediately calmed down after receiving his brother's reminder. He took the water cup with a gentle smile and took the initiative to change the subject: "My brother and I will leave for the capital tomorrow. The contract with Cheng's company is almost finished, and I have to go sign it."
Speaking of this matter, we have to thank Village Chief Xiao Kong. Otherwise, with her small status, she would have no chance to sign a contract with Cheng.
Moreover, Village Chief Xiao Kong kept his word and actually helped her apply for a very good signing price!
Qin Siyang looked at Zhong Qihan: "Teacher Zhong and Director Sun's contract is almost ready to be signed, right?"
Now the news has spread thoroughly in the circle that Zhong Qihan has been chosen to play the male lead in Director Sun’s new drama. The contract is already in progress and the signing will be in the next two days.
"I'm so sorry." The door of the ward was suddenly opened, and Chu Lizheng walked in slowly with a smile on his face. Behind him was Chu Xiaoxiao carrying a fruit basket.
After entering the room, Chu Lizheng's eyes fell directly on Zhong Qihan: "Director Sun's filming schedule was too tight, and he couldn't wait for Teacher Zhong to be discharged from the hospital, so he signed the contract directly with me. I don't think Teacher Zhong should mind!"
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