The sun was blazing overhead.
Chen Qingqing took the land deed and returned home.
Chen Han was feeding water to the man she had rescued when she saw Chen Qingqing return. She quickly smiled and said, "Sister, you're back. He hasn't woken up yet."
"Okay, let me see."
Chen Qingqing took the man's pulse and performed a simple examination. She found that the pleural effusion had been absorbed and the poison in his body had been cleared. The reason he was still unconscious was probably due to a head injury.
"Xiao Han, he is seriously injured and won't wake up so soon."
"I understand, sister. I will take good care of him."
Just then, Chen Zhanshan and Madam Lin walked in.
"Qing girl, have you spoken to the village head yet?" Chen Zhanshan asked.
"Father, don't worry, everything's settled." Chen Qingqing raised an eyebrow slightly and handed the land deed to Lin Shi. "Mother, I've bought the few acres of land behind our house. Here's the land deed; please keep it safe."
Lin was taken aback, and with trembling hands took it. She opened it and examined it carefully, and saw that it was stamped with the village's official seal and a handprint.
An incredulous look appeared on her face, and her lips even trembled slightly. "Qing girl, where did you get the money to buy land?"
Chen Zhanshan was also filled with disbelief. "Yes, Qing'er, this land is the one that your grandparents' family harvested the most grain from. It's worth fifty or sixty taels of silver. How could they bear to sell it?"
“I went to the village head’s house early this morning and heard that the Chen family was selling land. It seems they were trying to get a refund for Li the butcher. I figured we couldn’t keep living in the cowshed, so I bought the land.” Chen Qingqing knew that to explain things clearly, she had to make up a white lie. “Dad, Mom, to tell you the truth, I didn’t dare tell you yesterday because I was afraid you would worry. Actually, I rescued this person in Wild Wolf Valley, and I even dug up a ginseng.”
After he finished speaking, he took out the ginseng he had prepared in advance from the cloth bag and handed it to Chen Zhanshan and his wife.
Looking at the ginseng in front of her, Madam Lin's eyes were filled with worry. "Qing'er, you're too brave. How could you go to Wolf Valley alone? Are you trying to scare your mother to death?"
"Mother, don't worry, I'm fine." Chen Qingqing smiled. "Father, Mother, this ginseng can sell for at least a hundred or eighty taels of silver. I'll go to town to sell it tomorrow, and then we'll build a house on those few acres of land in the fall. We'll build a beautiful big house."
Chen Zhanshan looked pleased. "Qing'er, you dug this ginseng. Keep the money from the sale and don't give it all to your family."
"Yes, yes, you should keep this land deed safe too. How can I keep it for you?" Madam Lin hurriedly stuffed the land deed into Chen Qingqing's hand.
"Mother, don't be so polite with me. You can keep the land deed, but I'll keep the money for myself. I'll definitely find you a stable job in the future." Chen Qingqing pushed the land deed back into her hand.
Chen Zhanshan felt a sense of relief. His daughter had grown up; she was not only sensible but also good at making money. Her luck was also off the charts; she could even dig up ginseng.
"Xiumei, just listen to Qingya's arrangements!"
"Okay, I'll listen to you."
Seeing that Lin had put the land deed away, Chen Qingqing smiled and said to Chen Zhanshan, "Father, the work in town isn't easy, so you shouldn't go."
Chen Zhanshan shook his head. "Qing'er, I know you are a filial child, but I am still young. If I do nothing and rely on you to support me, I will become a useless person."
"How could that be? Dad does all the work at home, like carrying water and chopping wood. How could he be a good-for-nothing?"
"Father knows you care about me. Don't worry, I'll go to the docks and do some work if there is any. If there isn't any work, I'll come back early."
Chen Qingqing couldn't persuade him otherwise, so she had no choice but to let him go.
"Father, Mother, there's something else I'd like to discuss with you."
Chen Zhanshan laughed and said, "What's the matter? Why are you being so polite with your parents?"
“Xiao Han is eight years old now, which is a good age for him to start his studies. I want Xiao Han to study at the Confucius Academy, so I plan to take him to town tomorrow,” Chen Qingqing said, expressing her idea.
Chen Zhanshan hesitated, "Going to school in town costs two taels of silver a month for tuition. Let Xiaohan stay at home!"
"Father, leave the tuition fee to me, you don't need to worry."
Chen Qingqing knew that studying in town would cost a lot of money, but if Chen Han didn't study, he would have to work in the fields for the rest of his life. Besides, she had the ability to support her younger brother's education.
Chen Han's eyes were full of hope, and he couldn't help but say, "Dad, I want to go to school."
Chen Zhanshan gently patted his little head, "Xiao Han, if you enter the academy, you must study hard and not let your sister down."
Chen Han nodded vigorously. "Dad, I will."
And that's how things were settled...
The next day, a rooster's crow woke Chen Qingqing from her sleep.
After she got up and washed up, she first went to check on the man in the next room. His condition was stable, so she gave him two antibiotic pills and used silver needles to stimulate his acupoints.
Because the man remained unconscious, Chen Qingqing had completely undressed him to make it easier to care for him.
There was only a diaper pad under him. To prevent bedsores, we turned him over and cleaned his face and hands.
Having received professional training in their past lives, they knew that these meticulous tasks were crucial to the patient's recovery.
She will fulfill her duties with professionalism and dedication, always prioritizing the needs of her patients.
There will be no embarrassment or awkwardness due to the patient's condition or care needs.
Only after finishing everything did he leave the house.
After breakfast, Chen Qingqing led Chen Han out of the village.
An old oxcart was parked at the entrance of the village, driven by Liu Laohan, a villager.
Chen Qingqing stepped forward with a smile and asked, "Grandpa Liu, how much does it cost per person to go to Qingshui Town?"
Three coins.
Chen Qingqing and Chen Han got into the carriage.
Liu Laohan waited a while longer, and seeing that no one came out, he then drove the oxcart away.
Soon, we arrived at Qingshui Town.
Chen Qingqing couldn't help but sigh that no matter what kind of car it was, it was still easier than walking. "Grandpa Liu, we'll be going back in a little while. Could you wait here for a bit?"
"Then come back soon, I won't wait if it's too late."
"Okay, I'll pay you the fare later."
Old Liu shook his head and smiled, "We're all from the same village, no rush."
Chen Han was so excited to learn that he could go to school that he couldn't sleep all night. Looking at the bustling streets of Qingshui Town, he felt like he was dreaming.
"Sister, can I really study?"
Chen Qingqing gently pinched his nose and said with a smile, "Of course, but you must study hard. Even if you don't pass the imperial examinations, being able to read and write is certainly a good thing."
Like a little adult, Chen Han solemnly promised, "Sister, don't worry, I will never be like Uncle. If I am still useless by the time I am twenty, it will prove that I am not cut out for studying. I will obediently go home and farm."
"Okay, I believe you."
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