Chapter 55: Another Twist

It was actually a whole five hundred yuan.

And that was just for one plant.

Even with her vast knowledge from her past life, Chi Wan was shocked.

When Dr. Sun opened the drawer of his rosewood cabinet and handed her five one-hundred yuan bills, Chi Wan held the money in her hand, feeling unreal.

She wanted to make money, but this money came too easily.

It was as if she hadn’t been able to get her feet on the ground, and her heart felt light.

On the other hand, Dr. Sun, who had paid such a huge sum, seemed calm and collected, as if he had gotten a bargain.

He stroked his beard and looked at Chi Wan’s expression.

He spoke softly.

“Don’t be nervous. Since Qiuchi brought you here, I wouldn’t let you lose out.”

“Don’t worry, I can buy this herb from you at this price, and I can naturally sell it at a higher price.”

“I am a doctor, and doctors should save lives and heal the wounded, but they also need to support themselves, don’t you think?”

Dr. Sun said this.

He raised his eyes slightly, looking at Chi Wan with a smile in his eyes, but also with a hint of something else.

After a brief conversation.

Chi Wan calmed down.

Because Dr. Sun didn’t need to tell her these things, he was only being so open with his true thoughts because he was giving face to Liang Qiuchi.

“Dr. Sun, if I have other herbs in the future, I will definitely bring them to sell to you.”

Chi Wan said seriously.

Dr. Sun stroked his beard, a slow smile spreading across his lips.

He lowered his head to look at the single Blood Essence Herb, stroking it lovingly.

What a treasure… what a treasure…

He had lived for over eighty years.

He had been familiar with various herbs since he was three years old.

This Blood Essence Herb, which only appeared in ancient books, he had only seen once in his entire life.

Now.

He had the chance to see it again.

Just as Dr. Sun himself said, he could buy it for five hundred yuan, and he could naturally sell it for a higher price.

And the sucker, was currently in his courtyard.

It was Liang Qiuchi.

Liang Qiuchi’s mother had a heart condition.

A heart condition required a heart medicine.

Herbs couldn’t cure the root cause, they could only constantly regulate her body.

And this Blood Essence Herb, was the best herb for replenishing Qi and nourishing blood.

Of course, that was for later.

For now.

Chi Wan bid farewell to Dr. Sun respectfully.

As she was about to leave the ancient-style room, Dr. Sun’s voice came from behind her once again.

“If you come again next time, why don’t I take your pulse?”

Dr. Sun’s words were very tactful.

He left the decision to Chi Wan herself.

But his slightly narrowed eyes and the smile on his face made Chi Wan nervous.

Chi Wan subconsciously reached out to cover her right wrist.

Her fingers brushed against the jade bracelet, which was as green and transparent as jade.

Her heart trembled.

The feeling of being seen through, which had happened before, appeared again.

Her body…

“I’m not sick or in pain, so I won’t trouble Dr. Sun.”

Chi Wan smiled and refused.

Dr. Sun didn’t force her, but as he watched Chi Wan leave, he felt a little regret.

It was like seeing the most precious herb.

But he couldn’t touch it or feel it.

It was really itchy.

…

In the courtyard.

Liang Qiuchi didn’t leave.

He had nothing to do, so he idly flipped through the herbs being dried in the courtyard.

A mechanical engineering student, he didn’t understand these things at all.

He was just killing time.

Hearing Chi Wan’s footsteps coming out, he immediately turned around and looked back.

He asked repeatedly.

“How was it? The Dr. Sun I introduced to you is reliable, right?”

Chi Wan had now received this unexpected windfall.

She didn’t want to frown at Liang Qiuchi.

She said sincerely, “Liang Qiuchi, thank you for introducing Dr. Sun to me. Today’s matter, indeed, is thanks to your help.”

Hearing this.

Liang Qiuchi, such a carefree and unrestrained person, actually became embarrassed.

He scratched the back of his head.

He didn’t follow Chi Wan’s words and continue to pester her.

Instead, he pondered for a moment and said.

“Since you want to thank me, a simple thank you isn’t enough, how about… you treat me to a meal!”

Liang Qiuchi looked at Chi Wan’s clothes and guessed that her financial situation wasn’t very good, so he didn’t make any excessive demands.

“Okay.”

Chi Wan agreed readily.

But she added.

“It’s getting late today, and I have to go home. Next time, when my husband and I come to the county, we’ll treat you to dinner together.”

Not only for Liang Qiuchi introducing Dr. Sun.

But also to thank him for those books and notes.

“Okay, anyway, you know where my house is, you must come find me then.”

Liang Qiuchi became serious for a few minutes.

Then his previous playful and carefree appearance reappeared.

He didn’t know why, but he felt very interested in Chi Wan.

Walking out of Dr. Sun’s house, all the way, he kept asking.

“Isn’t your family living in the county? Where is it?”

“You and your husband don’t look very old, did you just get married recently?”

“Tell me, how did you two meet? Childhood sweethearts or arranged marriage? Your man is able to marry a beautiful little wife like you—”

“Liang Qiuchi!”

Chi Wan’s ears were itching!

She shouted loudly.

The moment Liang Qiuchi shut his mouth.

She had already walked out of the alleyway, took a step with her legs, and rode her bicycle away.

She didn’t even say “goodbye”.

Chi Wan had never seen such a talkative man.

Huo Nanchuan was the best.

He was taciturn and secretly infatuated, although he spoke little, at least he wasn’t noisy.

Thinking about this.

Chi Wan realized that she really missed Huo Nanchuan.

It had only been half a day since they had separated.

She put more force on the pedals of her bicycle, and her speed increased even more.

Behind Chi Wan.

The noisy Liang Qiuchi became silent after Chi Wan left.

Even the smile on his handsome face disappeared completely.

He watched Chi Wan’s receding figure…

Simple and plain clothes, a slender and delicate figure, and the sparkle in her eyes full of vigor.

It was so… enviable.

He envied even more, the affection Chi Wan had when she mentioned Huo Nanchuan.

Actually, the last time they were at the supply and marketing cooperative.

He could tell that Chi Wan and her husband had a very good relationship.

That kind of good, wasn’t one-sided self-deception.

It was with giving, with response, putting each other in the most important place in their hearts.

In short.

It was mutual love.

These days, people talked about yearning for free marriage and free love, but in the end, they couldn’t escape the orders of their parents and the arrangements of matchmakers.

A man and a woman, as long as they were of suitable age, could get married.

Even without feelings, they could live together for a lifetime.

So…

It was so enviable.

…

Chi Wan rode her bicycle as fast as she could on her way back.

But because of buying books and selling herbs, she had wasted too much time.

So when she arrived at the village, looking at the sunlight, it was probably past three o’clock.

She was worried about what Huo Nanchuan had said in the morning.

If it was past three, he would come to pick her up.

Chi Wan didn’t want Huo Nanchuan to work so hard, taking care of things at home and worrying about her.

So she hurried all the way.

When she reached the village entrance, she saw Huo Nanchuan walking towards her.

“Ah Chuan!”

From afar.

Chi Wan called out loudly.

On the other side.

The man with a furrowed brow and a worried expression, instantly locked his gaze on her.

At that moment.

The hearts of both of them settled.

Chi Wan got off her bicycle in front of Huo Nanchuan.

Huo Nanchuan took it from Chi Wan’s hand, at the same time his dark eyes scanned Chi Wan up and down.

“Was it smooth? Was it hard along the way? Were you tired?”

The man asked with such concern.

Chi Wan walked side by side with Huo Nanchuan, her arm naturally hooked around Huo Nanchuan’s arm.

Their bodies instantly got closer.

Transmitting a faint warmth between them.

Chi Wan couldn’t wait to share the good news with Huo Nanchuan.

“Not tired. I’m strong, I’m not tired at all.”

“I got the money from Brother Zheng, I hid it close to my body, no one discovered it.”

“Ah Chuan, I tell you, I met something good in the county today! It’s really a great thing!”

Huo Nanchuan listened to her clear and melodious voice, his cold and stern features softened silently.

Especially the feeling of intimacy and softness coming from his wrist.

It could make one forget all the worries in their heart in an instant.

He raised his thin lips and smiled, asking, “Did you find a treasure?”

“It really is a treasure! A treasure more valuable than gold!”

Chi Wan thought about that matter, she was incredibly happy.

She smiled playfully.

Her bright face shone in the sunlight.

Huo Nanchuan’s gaze was always on her.

At that moment, it was almost impossible to look away.

Chi Wan also wanted Huo Nanchuan to feel her happiness, she pulled his arm and urged.

“Hurry, hurry! Let’s go home! I’ll show you when we get home!”

Unconsciously.

The two of them, who were close to each other, walked faster and faster.

At the same time, they were both smiling.

There were quite a few villagers coming and going along the only road in the village who saw this scene.

“Isn’t this the eldest son of the Ho family… It’s different when you have a bicycle, you go to the county every day…”

“Who said a few days ago that their relationship wasn’t good?! Look at this young couple, they’re holding hands and pulling each other, they’re completely inseparable…”

“It’s different when you marry a city girl, life is getting better and better, unlike my useless son…”

The current talk.

It had already changed from what it was before.

When Chi Wan and Huo Nanchuan got home.

The first thing Chi Wan took out wasn’t the repair fee from Zheng Kui, nor the five hundred yuan she got from selling the Blood Essence Herb.

But the books.

“Ah Chuan, look at these books! Although they weren’t free, they cost twenty yuan! But I think it’s worth it! Take a look.”

Chi Wan took the books from the back seat, untied the rope, and stuffed them into Huo Nanchuan’s hands one by one.

She was so happy, it was as if she was showing off a treasure.

Huo Nanchuan saw how happy Chi Wan was, let alone twenty yuan, even two hundred yuan would be worth it.

When he saw the titles on the book covers with his own eyes, his expression instantly became serious and solemn.

Huo Nanchuan’s fingers tightened, gripping the book tightly.

He flipped through the table of contents roughly.

His dark eyes, at that moment, emitted a brilliant light.

Chi Wan watched from the side.

She was right, Huo Nanchuan did like these books!

At the same time.

Huo Nanchuan also saw the red seal on the book, and the words “Capital University”.

“This… these things, how did you…”

It was the first time.

This man, who was always calm and collected, never flustered, couldn’t even speak clearly.

It was evident how much his heart was shaken.

Chi Wan smiled softly from the side.

“Ah Chuan, do you remember the young man we met at the supply and marketing cooperative when we went to the county last time? These books, they are actually his…”

Chi Wan explained what happened today, as well as Liang Qiuchi’s identity.

Not only the books.

But also the fact that the Blood Essence Herb sold for five hundred yuan.

“Ah Chuan, it’s five hundred! It’s really five hundred!”

When Chi Wan said this.

As if she was worried that someone would overhear her.

She leaned close to Huo Nanchuan’s ear and said in a very, very soft voice.

The hot breath she exhaled.

Just gently blew on Huo Nanchuan’s ear.

Huo Nanchuan was holding the heavy books in his hand, looking at Chi Wan beside him, his heart felt heavy.

Chi Wan smiled even sweeter.

She continued, “The Blood Essence Herb is very valuable. But compared to five hundred yuan, I still think these books are the treasure. Ah Chuan, do you like them?”

“I like them.”

Huo Nanchuan said heavily.

Chi Wan’s words went straight to his heart.

The man’s rough fingertips gently caressed the smooth pages, as if all his strong emotions were concentrated in this action.

He saw the neat handwriting on the books.

He also saw the name “Liang Qiuchi” written on each book.

And he searched his memory for the brief encounter he had before.

Huo Nanchuan didn’t remember Liang Qiuchi’s appearance clearly, he only remembered that the man was filled with a wealthy aura from head to toe.

Unexpectedly…

He was actually a student of “Capital University”.

Thinking about this.

Huo Nanchuan’s eyes, which had been excited, darkened slightly.

He didn’t know what he was thinking about.

At this time.

Chi Wan had moved on to the next question.

She asked, “Ah Chuan, what about you? How did the talk with Secretary He about contracting go?”

According to Chi Wan’s original prediction, it should have gone smoothly.

If it was fast enough, they could have signed the contract directly.

However!

Huo Nanchuan’s expression changed slightly after she mentioned this matter.

He shook his head.

He said softly, “It wasn’t very smooth.”

How could that be?!

Chi Wan wanted to refute immediately.

Now, in the whole village, no one except Huo Nanchuan wanted those two barren hills behind the village.

How could there be problems at this time?

Huo Nanchuan put the book in his hand neatly, arranging it neatly on the side.

Then he looked at Chi Wan.

He said seriously, “Secretary He said, it’s not just me, there are others who also want to contract the back mountain.”