一夜情

“It all depends if the present is expensive enough for me to forgive you!” Old Mrs. Gan said.

Zhao Chuchu took out a potion vial and gave it to the old woman. “If Grandpa Gan or others accidentally injure themselves when working outside, like bumping into stuff or falling, just apply this, and the wound will heal in a day.”

“Oh my! This is something amazing! A lot of silver has gone into this, right? I was just joking! I’m already happy enough that you can visit me. There’s no way I can be angry with you! Keep that for yourself.” Old Mrs. Gan didn’t even think twice about refusing the present.

Zhao Chuchu quickly shoved the vial into the old woman’s hand. “This doesn’t cost much. Not every good medicine is made using expensive herbs. It all depends on how you use it. Even the ceramic vial is more expensive.”

“But, you spent time making this. This isn’t something that you can just make instantly.”

“Come on, Grandma Gan. Why are you being like this? I won’t return next time if you don’t take this.”

“You little…Fine, I’ll take it.”

After that, Old Mrs. Gan kept reminding Zhao Chuchu to take good care of herself once they arrived in the city.

The old lady was annoyed because she didn’t have any relatives in the city, or else she could’ve had someone help look after Zhao Chuchu.

“Don’t worry, Grandma Gan. The Yuan clan has already helped us find a place to stay. We just have to move in once we get there. You don’t have to worry about our financial situation either. The watermill workshop has earned us a lot of silver. Plus, I’m sure we’ll be able to survive in the city with my medical knowledge.”

“Oh, right! I’ve heard that your mother’s family is the Xia clan from the Guanqing Province. Is that true?

“That’s what they said.”

“Chuchu, it’s not that I’m being toxic, but Grandpa Gan has told me that even though the Xia clan is wealthy, they’ve done many bad things behind everyone’s back. So you’ll have to think it through before going back to them. They might be plotting something.”

“I know. I’ll be careful.”

“Your mom has lived in Lengshui Village for so long, and they never once came to visit. Now that you’re famous as a doctor, they’ve suddenly come to find you. Even a blind person can see they don’t treat you as their family. They just want to profit from your title as Doctor Miracle.”

“Grandma Gan, many people kept persuading me to return, but why do you think that’s a bad idea?”

“I’m old, and I’ve seen a lot of things and people in my life. I had already heard about the Xia clan a long time ago. A young master from the Xia clan came to Yuanjiang County once, and he was a player! There’s no way a man like that would come from a good family with good morals. Money is important. but it’s not worth it if those silver will bring you trouble.”

Old Mrs. Gan was very serious with her words.

She didn’t want to see Zhao Chuchu get tainted by the Xia clan.

“I won’t.” Zhao Chuchu assured her so that the old lady wouldn’t worry. “I’ve been living well without the Xia clan and can still do the same.”

“It’s good that you understand. We can make a living independently, so there’s no need to beg anything from other people. Da Lang is a good boy. He’ll definitely succeed in the future. You might even ruin his future if you return to the Xia clan. Your mom has already passed, so they can’t do anything if you refuse to be part of their family.”

“That’s been my plan all along.”

Zhao Chuchu didn’t want to become part of the Xia clan.

The original owner’s mother had lived a sad life. Zhao Chuchu didn’t want the mother to still get blamed by other people after she had passed away.

Since the Xia clan had a Xia Chenglan now, Zhao Chuchu had the authority to decide who the original owner’s mother was.

“Then I guess I don’t have to worry about you.” Old Mrs. Gan smiled. “Come on.

Dinner’s ready. Let’s fill our stomachs.”

Old Mrs. Gan then happily treated the three guests to a feast.

She then continued to talk to Zhao Chuchu for a long time after the meal. However, it wasn’t until Zhao Chuchu managed to persuade her to sleep that the conversation finally ended.

Xie Heng also headed out after dinner and didn’t return until late.

He told the Gan clan that he would discuss the tofu skin business with

Manager Lin, but even Zhao Chuchu didn’t know where he really went.

When he finally returned, Zhao Chuchu was already asleep. She was awakened by the sound of footsteps in her room. “Why are you back so late?”

“I had something to settle. Get some sleep first.”

Xie Heng walked over and made sure Zhao Chuchu was covered by the blanket while looking at her gently.

Zhao Chuchu nodded. She closed her eyes and fell asleep again.

Xie Heng studied her quietly. He was so satisfied with his life that he felt as if his heart was filled with happiness.

No matter how tired he was, looking at Zhao Chuc.hu would give him a lot of

energy.

Everything he planned and did was not for himself anymore but for their future together.

Naturally, Zhao Chuchu, who was sleeping soundly, didn’t know what Xie Heng was thinking.

The next morning, Zhao Chuchu and the other two woke up early to continue their journey to the city.

Old Mrs. Gan originally planned to have them stay for two more days, but she quickly remembered that they were going to the city for Xie Hengs studies and decided not to do that.

She even personally sent them off at the county’s entrance.

“Chuchu, remember to come back and visit me when you are free,” Old Mrs. Gan said.

“I will. Don’t worry, Grandma Gan.” Zhao Chuchu promised.

However, Old Mrs. Gan knew that those who had left Yuanjiang County would rarely return. Instead, they would settle down elsewhere in the end.

After all, Xie Heng was not someone who should be kept in a small county. He would eventually become a man who held a lot of power, someone the Gan clan would not be able to reach.

After saying their goodbyes, they continued their journey to the city.

Perhaps it was still too early. Xie Jun was still half asleep. Once they got into the carriage, he leaned on his brother and fell asleep.

“It looks like we won’t have much chance to return here,” Zhao Chuchu said.

“If you want to, then, once everything is settled, we’ll come back to Lengshui Village. We can buy a hill and plant all the fruits you like to eat. We could plant other stuff too and live the village life that you love.”

“Are you sure?

“Why not?”

It wasn’t as if Xie Heng had never stood at the top of the food chain.

However, he was not a man who yearned for a lot of power.

Contrary to that, he liked the normal life of a villager more.

There were too many power struggles in the government. Although there were a couple of instances where he enjoyed it, he found most of his competition too weak and dull.

“Then, why don’t we go roam the world? Once we get bored, we’ll head back to Lengshui Village and live the rest of our lives there. How about it?”

“Of course. You take the lead, and I’ll follow.”

“Aren’t you worried that people will say that you’re afraid of your wife?” Zhao Chuchu laughed.

“And they are afraid of me. So, you’ll stand on top of them in the end. So, what right do they have to say that?” Xie Heng grinned.

“You aren’t wrong. If we round things off, then that’s pretty much saying everyone’s afraid of me.”

“Round things off? That’s a saying I’ve never heard of.”

“There’s more where that came from. If you want, I can teach you every day.”

“It would be my pleasure.”

While Zhao Chuchu was on her way to Guangqing Province, the Xia clan finally arrived at Lengshui Village after a tedious journey.

Before they could even celebrate, they learned that Zhao Chuchu and the entire Xie clan had already left a few days ago.