Chapter 289

Chapter 289

Chen Jinhua spoke and then worked a little faster.

After packing the frozen tofu to freeze, she quickly took the two inside the house.

"You two came at just the right time. I have a funny story to tell you," Chen Jinhua said, wiping her hands. Thinking of what happened yesterday, she couldn't help but laugh.

"We can talk about the funny story later. We brought lamb ribs for you and Uncle Chen. We stewed them last night, and this morning we reheated them over the fire. They're just warm enough now."

Bai Xiuxiu handed the lunch box to Chen Jinhua.

Chen Jinhua didn't expect that Xiuxiu and Qinghe had already given them lamb and were now giving lamb ribs. She was at a loss for what to do.

"You kids, why do you always think of me and Uncle Chen? We already got a big benefit from your family yesterday. There aren't many of these lamb ribs. Why send them to us?" Chen Jinhua was helpless; these good things should be kept for their own family to eat.

But Xiuxiu and Qinghe's personalities wouldn't allow that.

"Auntie, we have enough to eat at home."

"Then I won't be polite with you two. Today at noon, none of you are allowed to leave. I'll cook lamb soup for you at noon, steam a pot of rice, and make a dish with the lamb ribs you brought and the grass carp my son brought back last night.

We'll make it all.

Consider it a farewell meal for your family in advance."

Chen Jinhua made up her mind and decided to bring out everything in her house.

Since the children were so sincere, she couldn't be stingy.

Seeing that Aunt Jinhua seemed troubled by the gifts, Bai Xiuxiu readily agreed, "Thank you, Aunt Jinhua. Then we'll have lunch here today. Mom, let's go home a bit later?"

Wei Pozi was also satisfied with her daughter's decision.

After all, if they only gave benefits to others and refused their hospitality, it would burden them.

Xiuxiu had really matured over the years.

Of course, the most important thing was that Chen Jinhua's fish cooking skills were unparalleled in the village.

Thinking of this, Wei Pozi readily agreed, "Sure, what's the problem? We'll eat here today. She makes excellent fish. By the way, sister, what was the joke you were going to tell us?"

Wei Pozi still remembered the joke Chen Jinhua hadn't had a chance to tell.

Hearing this, Chen Jinhua slapped her forehead, "Look at me, I forgot while talking to you! Let me tell you, yesterday the Wang family also brought a sheep back. There was quite a commotion over this.

No one knew what they were thinking. Instead of keeping it to themselves, they openly boasted about it, which upset everyone in the village.

They said the sheep belonged to the village collective and demanded they hand it over.

Usually, people turn a blind eye, but they went too far and angered everyone. In the end, Uncle Chen made the decision to let everyone take the sheep away and spread the word about their child-stealing.

Now the Wang family can't come back to Xiahe Village.

I heard they left in a hurry in the middle of the night yesterday."

She couldn't stand the wickedness of Old Wang's family the most.

Bai Xiuxiu hadn't expected that there had been such a big commotion in the village before. However, the actions of Old Wang's family also left her feeling puzzled.

She always felt that it must have been the idea of that old man Wang Shoucheng. The old man was very shrewd.

Judging by the operation, it was most likely Zhou Jiaojiao.

After all, apart from her, no one else could persuade that family.

But what was she trying to do? Was she tired of her good life?

"If you ask me, it's karma for their family. They are rotten to the core and have ruined my son-in-law's life for the past few years, and now they want to harm my daughter." When Wei Pozi mentioned Old Wang's family, she had endless angry words.

She wished she could rush to Old Wang's house and fight them to the death.

Seeing how angry Chen Jinhua was, she quickly tried to calm her down: "Sister, don't be angry. That family will definitely not meet a good end."

"I think so too," Wei Pozi agreed.

This wasn't just her venting.

The thing was, now that Old Wang's family all had jobs, everyone was envious, weren't they?

According to Xiuxiu, their family was also involved in some shady business of trading grain on the black market to make pastries.

If they could get evidence of that, the whole family would be finished.

This matter would come to fruition sooner or later.

While Chen Jinhua, Bai Xiuxiu, and Wei Pozi were chatting, they also found some toys from when Chen Jinhua's son was young to keep the two children entertained and prevent them from causing trouble.

Meanwhile, Wang Qinghe arrived at Old Man Zhang's place.

Seeing his disciple, Old Man Zhang sighed, "I don't know how many more times you'll be able to come to me. You're the only disciple I've taken, and I feel like I've held you back. I'm really not a good teacher, Qinghe. There's really not much more I can teach you.

After you go to the provincial city, if you get the chance, you must go far in the path of traditional Chinese medicine.

Don't waste your talent."

Old Man Zhang hoped that his words would spark more interest in his apprentice regarding this matter.

This kid, Qinghe, studied medical techniques very diligently, but without much passion.

It was as if he was learning for the sake of some specific goal.

Such great talent would be a real shame to waste without enthusiasm.

Wang Qinghe carefully took to heart the words of Old Man Zhang, who had introduced him to the world of traditional Chinese medicine. He studied Chinese medicine because he wanted to make full use of the medicinal ingredients in Xiuxiu's space.

No one could bear to abandon such a treasure, but using it was too dangerous.

That's why he worked so hard.

But after studying for so long, he was still very interested in this field.

He wasn't someone who would go back on his word. After listening to his master's instructions, Wang Qinghe thought for a moment and then nodded in promise. "Rest assured, I will study hard. Although I don't know what talent I have, if I do, I will not waste it."

"That's good."

Old Man Zhang was satisfied.

Wang Qinghe also handed the bag of lamb leg he had been carrying to Old Man Zhang. "Master, I don't know when I'll leave. I'm afraid I might leave in a hurry and not be able to say goodbye, so consider this a farewell gift. You must accept it; this is not something easily bought outside."

Hearing this, Old Man Zhang accepted it and was startled to see it was a whole lamb leg.

"This good thing, you..."

"Master, you deserve this." Wang Qinghe didn't let Old Man Zhang refuse.

Old Man Zhang, holding the heavy lamb leg, looked at his apprentice and smiled. "Alright, Master will accept it. When you return to your biological parents, remember to write to me when you have time."

"I will."

"This is for you. You always liked to ask for various medicinal seeds, though I never knew why. I have plenty of them here. I've saved some of each medicinal seed and made small paper packets, all labeled with their names.

Keep this whole box.