一夜情

Chuchu did not believe that a person of mediocrity could be reborn as someone extremely talented.

Honestly, even if she were blessed with the golden finger, she would sooner or later repeat past failures.

After all, a leopard couldn’t change its spots.

Xie Heng pushed the door open and saw Chuchu sitting lost in thought. He went over and sat down, waving his hand in front of her. “What are you thinking about?”

“Da Lang, those two medicines have no effect on the big belly disease. Although I don’t know why they are cures in your information, as a doctor, I should go and see what is going on myself,” she said thoughtfully. “It’s a life-and-death matter. The patients are innocent.”

“You want to save them?”

“Yes, if it’s the big belly disease you’re talking about, I can cure it. If not, I can also find out the cause of the disease.”

“If you want to go, then we will go together.”

“With Junjun together.”

Even if Xie Jun could not become a sagacious emperor in the future, at least he would understand the plight of the people so that the people would more or less live a better life.

Chuchu never considered herself a good person, but she was not stone-hearted either.

“Sure, as you wish.” Xie Heng agreed without even thinking. “Wherever you go, I’ll always be by your side.”

“Da Lang, I always feel that this is not quite right. Maybe it is not as simple as big belly disease.”

The wrong medicine should make the patient better.

Unless it was a divine miracle.

But if there was a divinity, why should he stand by while watching so many living beings suffer?

Xie Heng said, “We’ll have the answer when we get to Mingan Province. By the way, when do you plan to leave?”

She answered, “When old Mr. Qiu doesn’t need the acupuncture treatment, we go back to the village first and then leave. How long will it take to Mingan Province from here?”

“That place is called Qiaoyi Town, in Yuyun County, Mingan Province, and it takes three or four days of horse ride from Yuanjiang County.”

“It doesn’t seem to be very far.”

If only she could drive a car at night, it would be much faster.

After all, a car could run way much faster than a horse carriage.

“When I get a map, I’ll draw you a route that avoids the villages so you can find the shortest way.”

“That’ll be great!”

Chuchu asked for other information, but Xie Heng didn’t know much about this matter.

When they were about to leave, Qiao Heting, who had not shown up for a long time, got to them the next day.

“Mr. Qiao, what do you want from me?” Chuchu asked. People often dropped by with their problems. What did he want this time?

“Mrs. Xie.” Qiao Heting bowed. “I’m looking for you because of a request.”

“Well?”

“Yesterday, I received a letter from one of my schoolmates in Mingan Province, saying there was a strange disease. The doctor could do nothing about it and asked if I knew any famous doctors that could cure the disease.”

“Strange disease?”

Instantly it reminded her of the big belly disease.

Qiao Heting nodded. “The belly of a person with the disease will gradually become larger as if they were pregnant. The local doctors had exhausted all methods but still failed to cure them. More people are getting sick, and there are already rumors of the plague. They will probably be burned alive again if not treated as soon as possible.”

“Mrs. Xie, with all due respect, I take the liberty of troubling you with this trip. As such an excellent doctor, maybe you have some means to save those people. Of course, it is your choice whether to go or not. I will happily pay the cost if you’re willing to go.”

“Mr. Qiao, I don’t quite understand. You are not from Mingan Province. Why do you want to help strangers you’ve never met?” Chuchu looked at Qiao Heting, trying to get a hint from his face.

Not knowing if he was a master of acting or if he was so worried about the country and the people, she only saw his sincerity.

Qiao Heting smiled. “I study hard to fulfill my political pursuit. All I want is to do something good for the people. Money is just an external pleasure to me, but if I can exchange it for the lives of those innocent people, it will be worth it.”

“What if I don’t want to go?”

“Five hundred taels of silver. Food, clothes, accommodation, and transportation cost for the trip will be calculated separately. How about that, Mrs. Xie?”

“I’ll think about it.”

“One thousand taels!”

Chuchu raised her eyebrows. Was Qiao Heting going to buy out her hesitation?

“Two thousand taels!”

Chuchu was astounded.

If she disagreed, she would feel sorry for the silver.

“Money still talks,” she thought.

“When my husband returns, I’ll discuss it with him.”

“I’ll wait for him with you at the Gan clan.”

Qiao Heting said he would not force her, but this action was imperative.

“Fine.”

Chuchu nodded her head.

The Qiu clan’s carriage sent her back first, followed by Qiao Heting.

Xie Heng didn’t go out today. Instead, he urged Xie Jun to practice his calligraphy at Gan’s house.

...

When he saw Qiao Heting, a hint of surprise flashed through his eyes.

“Da Lang, Mr. Qiao came back with me because he has something to discuss with you.”

“Hello, Mr. Qiao.” Xie Heng nodded slightly.

“Great to meet you, Mr. Xie.” Qiao Heting arched his hand to show respect. “May I take a moment of your time?”

“Yes, please.”

Qiao Heting followed Xie Heng.

Xie Jun stared warily at Qiao Heting and came up to Chuchu. “Sister-in-law, Mr. Qiao stopped you halfway?”

“Well, what’s wrong?” Chuchu looked at him.

Xie Jun pursed his mouth. “He does not look like a good man. Don’t be deceived by him. The rich men are all the same. He must be trying to steal you from my brother.”

Zhao Chuchu was astounded.

“Junjun, you are only ten years old. How could you know that?” she thought.

...

“Don’t talk nonsense. He does have something for your brother.”

“Hmph, a woman as terrific as you will be adored by all men.”

“Junjun…”

Chuchu was speechless.

Xie Jun’s eyes were innocent. “I’m just afraid that you will be taken away. I do not want someone else to be my sister-in-law.”

Chuchu laughed out loud. “Why?”

“Because besides my mother, you’re the nicest woman I’ve ever met.”

“What a kid!”

“Sister-in-law, seriously, my brother is competent. He will become an official in the future. Don’t discard my brother, okay? Although his eyes are only just recovered, he always listens to you. Other men certainly can’t be so well-behaved as him, and there will not be a brother-in-law who likes his sister-in-law so much as me.”

Zhao Chuchu poked his forehead. “Don’t always think about those things. As long as your brother doesn’t do anything wrong to me, others can’t take me away.”

“Mm-hmm, I will advise my brother well,” Xie Jun said solemnly.

At this moment, Xie Heng returned with Qiao Heting.

Xie Heng said softly to Chuchu, “Chuchu, let’s go to Mingan Province together, okay?”

“Okay, I’ll listen to you,” Chuchu responded.

Qiao Heting was a little perplexed.

Xie Heng said he would listen to Chuchu, while Zhao Chuchu said she would listen to Xie Heng.

Qiao Heting was envious. He felt that they were showing off, but he had no proof.