Chapter 71

Chapter 71

Seeing his wife determined to investigate, Wang Qinghe nodded. "Alright, I'll listen to you. I'll handle spreading the word. Let's eat first; we can discuss the rest later."

He always spoke gently to Bai Xiuxiu.

After saying this, he went to serve red sugar eggs to their two children.

The two kids had spent the day with Bai Xiuxiu at the brigade and were now quite tired.

The family of four sat quietly, the only sound being that of eating.

Once they finished eating, the family cleaned up, washed up, turned off the lights, and drew the curtains. Wang Qinghe held his wife and discussed his plan with her: "Xiuxiu, I want to set aside some time every day to learn traditional Chinese medicine from Uncle Zhang."

"Learn traditional Chinese medicine?" Bai Xiuxiu was surprised. In her previous life, Wang Qinghe had learned it after she died.

His success in business started with trading herbs and antiques.

Later, as his business grew, he expanded into other areas.

This time, it was happening earlier.

"Yes, learning traditional Chinese medicine will help me manage those herbs more effectively. Although I'm starting late and won't be as skilled as those who have studied since childhood, even just getting a basic understanding and recognizing more herbs will be useful. It will also provide cover for the herbs in your space."

Wang Qinghe patiently explained his intentions.

He didn't have any extraordinary abilities, and the best way to handle the precious treasure Xiuxiu possessed was through this approach.

If there came a time when they could do business, he would reconsider his plans.

So, he wanted to start learning now, all for her?

"I don't need to become an expert or treat serious illnesses, so it won't take much time. I'll still take care of you as usual, nothing will change." Seeing his wife silent, Wang Qinghe thought she was worried about him spending too much time on other things.

He reassured her.

In response, his wife wrapped her arms around him.

Bai Xiuxiu hugged him tightly. "Since you're going to learn, learn well. You're smart; aim to be proficient. When I start working at the Women's Federation, the other tasks won't be heavy, and I can manage them myself."

Everything he did seemed to be for her.

"Occasionally, think about yourself instead of always thinking about me."

Bai Xiuxiu's voice was slightly muffled.

Wang Qinghe patted her back, gently pulling her out of his embrace. Looking at her reddened eyes, he kissed her. "Thinking about you is thinking about myself."

Early morning.

The Wang family woke up early, each person preoccupied with their own thoughts. If both ginseng plants sold for a good price, everyone might get a decent share.

So, during breakfast, everyone ate distractedly.

The breakfast was no different from usual—boiled cabbage left over from the night before and coarse grain cakes.

Everyone's faces weren't looking too cheerful.

"Today, let Old Fifth and Eldest go sell the ginseng," said Wang Shoucheng, looking at his youngest son, whom he loved and trusted the most.

His youngest son had a good wife and might have good luck.

Moreover, his youngest son was usually clever and had a temperament similar to his own.

Hearing that he was supposed to go, Wang Qingqi remembered what his wife had said last night and quickly refused. "Dad, I have something else to do today. I need to accompany my wife. Why don't you send Second Brother? He's the most reliable."

Wang Qingfu looked displeased. Going to sell ginseng with Eldest wouldn't bring any benefits.

Without any benefits, he didn't want to do it. It would be better to continue expanding their house, which would be finished in about ten days.

Finishing sooner meant he and his wife could move out of their parents' room sooner.

He also wanted a son, but living with his parents, separated only by a curtain, made it difficult.

Wang Shoucheng wasn't pleased either. Entrusting this task to his youngest son was a sign of trust, yet he refused?

"What important thing could you possibly have? What could be more important than selling ginseng for money?" Zhao Guifen, displeased, questioned them. Her son was siding with his wife now—how could that be allowed?

Old Fifth was the one she and her husband relied on the most for their future.

"We..." Wang Qingqi was at a loss. Jiaojiao had instructed him not to reveal anything.

"Mom and Dad, we need to run an errand for my family in the city. They asked us to do something that will benefit our family too," Zhou Jiaojiao quickly found an excuse.

"Fine, then Second will go. You and Eldest should leave early and return early. Don't delay your work. Especially you, Eldest. It's been several days, and you haven't brought back any game. I heard that Wu Laosi caught a rabbit yesterday."

Wang Shoucheng glanced at his eldest son, feeling only dissatisfaction.

His eldest son was definitely doing this on purpose.

"Dad, didn't you tell me to hunt large game? That's why I changed my hunting spot," Wang Qinghe responded logically, without any guilt.

Seeing Wang Shoucheng start to doubt himself, he thought, maybe next time he should follow them up the mountain?

No, regardless of whether they bring back any game, the leader has to distribute it.

With Old Fifth’s wife’s good luck, we can’t let them benefit from it.

Even if the leader distributes it, it’s still his son. If their life improves in the future, they’ll still have to support him.

Thinking this way, Wang Shoucheng felt relieved and didn’t ask any more questions.

After settling everything at home, they all set off.

When Bai Xiuxiu arrived at the brigade, everyone else had already gathered.

At that moment, Chen Jinhua was busy tallying the list with everyone for the captain.

So the team could announce it over the loudspeaker.

If they just went door-to-door, it wouldn’t be as effective.

Once the announcement is made, everyone will have to work.

Seeing Bai Xiuxiu come over, Chen Jinhua quickly called her: "Xiuxiu, you came at the right time. Help us double-check the list to make sure no one is missing."

Bai Xiuxiu put down her things, let the two children play on the side, and came over to help check the list.

There weren’t many names on the list, but to ensure no one was missed, they checked it several times.

After confirming there were no issues, Chen Jinhua prepared to take the list to the captain next door.

"Aunt Jinhua, I have something I’d like to discuss with you," Bai Xiuxiu said as she followed her out.

Chen Jinhua looked a bit puzzled: "What is it, Xiuxiu?"

"Aunt Jinhua, our house has been quite lively recently. I think it might be because we’re too idle. Could you schedule my mother-in-law for the first day? Let her do more work. Although her legs aren’t in great shape now, I think she can still manage if she carries less.

If she does less each day, she can work for more days, so her workload won’t be less than others."

Chen Jinhua understood immediately and smiled at her: "Sure, it’s not a big deal. Your mother-in-law is well-known in our village; she can start by carrying manure."