Saving money is certainly desirable, but what impressed Sister Huang the most was the word "safety".
Xia Wenhua suggested going to the military region's guesthouse, but she hesitated.
If Xia Wenhua had offered to stay at her house, Aunt Huang would have refused without hesitation.
She doesn't even stay at her own sister's house; if she were to stay at Xia Wenhua's house, it would be a slap in the face to Huang Xiulan.
It doesn't matter where you stay, a guesthouse is more convenient than a military guesthouse.
"Can I stay at the military district guesthouse?"
The military region's guesthouse is not open to the public; it is generally used by military personnel's families when they come to visit.
Sister-in-law Huang is an honest person who has never taken advantage of the government. She felt that her visit shouldn't count as a family visit, and she was a little embarrassed to stay at the military guesthouse.
Seeing that Sister-in-law Huang was interested, Xia Wenhua grabbed her and made the final decision.
“Of course you can stay here. You’re my sister-in-law, why can’t you stay when you come to see me? There are buses from our military region to the city, one every hour, so it’s very convenient for you to come see Director Huang.”
She walked several steps with Sister Huang before she remembered Pei Songbai.
"Songbai, put the things directly in the car and we're heading back to the military region. Your wife and child will stay at the military region's guesthouse tonight."
Pei Songbai, who hadn't heard their conversation, diligently carried the bundle and led the two children toward the car.
Taking advantage of the brief moment before getting on the bus, Xia Wenhua casually said something.
"Sister-in-law, I haven't thanked you yet. The ginseng you gave me has come in very handy. It's of excellent quality, just what Uncle Songbai needed when he was sick. After I took it out, the hospital director praised it for a long time, saying that the ginseng was very well preserved!"
As Xia Wenhua spoke, she secretly observed Huang's expression, trying to gauge whether she knew the quality of ginseng.
"Really? The quality is really not bad? I should have asked Lao Ye to get more from them back then, but it's a pity there was only one."
Later I got some more from someone else, but I don't know if it's any good.
Hearing Sister Huang's reply, Xia Wenhua was finally relieved and spent the rest of the journey catching up with her.
That noon, Xia Wenhua escorted Huang's sister-in-law to the food factory. Outside, Huang Xiulan treated her sister and nephew to lunch, and did not forget Xia Wenhua.
"Comrade Xia Wenhua, I was busy this morning, but I still want to thank you for picking up my sister. You must have this meal with us."
Huang Xiulan had always had a good impression of Xia Wenhua. The recipe Xia Wenhua gave them at the beginning helped their workshop secure a high ranking in this year's food factory's evaluation.
Later, she and Yin Ning got along better and better, and they really became friends despite their age difference. Listening to Yin Ning talk about all the good things Xia Wenhua had done, it was hard for Huang Xiulan not to have a good impression of Xia Wenhua.
Before Xia Wenhua could refuse, she brought up Yin Ning: "Ningning said she'll be here soon, they're all people she knows, they'll come together."
Huang Xiulan was very enthusiastic, and Huang's sister-in-law also tried to persuade Xia Wenhua to stay.
Sister-in-law Huang was only coming for two days, and Xia Wenhua didn't want to refuse outright and make things awkward, so she immediately accepted Huang Xiulan's invitation.
As soon as the meal began, Xia Wenhua couldn't help but feel grateful that she was there.
Yin Ning, this little cutie, has such a good memory. As soon as Sister Huang mentioned that she and Sister Ye were Xia Wenhua's best friends in Heilongjiang Province, Yin Ning immediately asked about things related to ginseng.
To this day, Sister Huang still doesn't understand why the ginseng she casually took out is so valuable.
Xia Wenhua had just given her a heads-up, and she casually replied, "I gave Wenhua a stalk; it's good that it's useful, it's not worth much."
For Yin Hua's subsequent health maintenance, younger ginseng can be used, but if there's a choice, of course, the best should be used.
Now that he has encountered the person who brought out the ginseng back then, Yin Ning is naturally excited.
"Sister Huang, could you tell me where that ginseng came from? I really need this kind of ginseng. If I can find another one, it will be very important to me."
Yin Ning was very cautious, which made Sister Huang nervous as well.
She thought back to the scene when she and Sister Ye collected that ginseng: "It should have been obtained from a fellow villager. There are many such opportunities in Heilongjiang Province, and not everyone can get ginseng. I have met quite a few people, but I don't know which fellow villager they got it from."
Xia Wenhua hadn't even had a chance to catch her breath when the kind-hearted Sister-in-law Huang, not wanting to disappoint Yin Ning, once again took on all the responsibilities.
"Don't worry, little sister, I'll definitely think about it carefully when I get back. Old Ye's memory is better than mine, he might just remember it. I'll ask him for you then."
If you were to ask a fellow villager, the truth would definitely come out.
If no one in the village has studied medicine, it's impossible for them to produce any useful ginseng.
Xia Wenhua was afraid that if the two continued talking, they would really expose her secrets, so after hesitating for a long time, she finally interrupted them.
"Sister-in-law, you don't need to look anymore."
Under Yin Ning's hesitant gaze, Xia Wenhua reluctantly gave an answer.
“Ningning, your brother said he’s found a way to buy this kind of ginseng and will be able to get the goods soon. Your sister-in-law lives so far away from us, it’s uncertain whether she can even find it, and it would be troublesome to bring it over. Why don’t you go and ask your brother?”
She gave the remaining ginseng to Pei Songbai, who said he would find a way to have someone else take it out later.
After so long without any news, Xia Wenhua knew this matter was difficult, but no matter how difficult it was, it was time for Pei Songbai to take action.
Better to die than to die myself; there can't be any problems with Sister Huang's place.
Upon hearing Xia Wenhua's words, Yin Ning's attention immediately shifted.
"Sister Wenhua, really?"
Pei Songbai was taciturn in public and didn't talk much with the Yin Ning sisters.
Everyone has a different personality. Even though he doesn't talk much, Pei Songbai ran around helping a lot when Yin Hua was sick. Yin Ning knew that this cousin was reliable.
Now Pei Songbai has actually found ginseng?
Yin Ning was overjoyed. Huang's wife, who was sitting at the table with her, glanced at Xia Wenhua and kept her doubts to herself.
After that, no one talked about ginseng anymore. Instead, they chatted about interesting things that had happened to them during the meal, which added a unique flavor to the meal.
Huang Xiuying was taken aback when she learned that her sister wasn't going to her house but was going to stay at the military district guesthouse, but she didn't refuse.
"It's convenient for you to live alone. I'll bring you some things after I get off work tonight."
Sister Huang didn't need anyone to accompany her. She urged them all to go to work, and took the children for a walk around the city. In the evening, she waited for Xia Wenhua to get off work before they returned to the military region together.
After sending the child back to her room, Aunt Huang glanced mysteriously at the door and pulled Xia Wenhua into the room: "Wenhua, the ginseng you gave Yin Ning's father wasn't from me, was it? Is that ginseng something special?"
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