Chapter 475

Chapter 475

Yu Cheng carried the herbs, thinking about how he could help next.

About half an hour after Yu Cheng left, Wang Qinghe's apprenticeship for the day also concluded.

"Qinghe, remember to ask when you get back and let Xiao Fang know tomorrow. Don't worry about being a burden; it's their responsibility," Zhou Jieshu reminded his apprentice as he saw him off. Wang Qinghe was about to leave when Zhou Jieshu added another reminder.

He almost said outright that the master had already paid the price.

However, he didn't intend to say it, as it would surely weigh on his apprentice's mind.

He arranged this on his own, not to add pressure to his apprentice.

Wang Qinghe got the hint, so he didn't press further.

Later, when he got to know Secretary Fang better, he would ask him.

Even if the teacher didn't say what he had paid, Wang Qinghe would find out on his own.

Seeing his teacher so concerned about burdening him, Wang Qinghe responded calmly, "Don't worry, Teacher, I've got it all down."

"Go on," Zhou Jieshu said, closing the door after Wang Qinghe left.

Xiu Juan glanced at her husband and smiled, "You, Qinghe, this child really suits your taste, doesn't he?"

"Of course! He's naturally meant to be my disciple. Xiu Juan, I have a feeling he'll make my dream come true," Zhou Jieshu said with certainty, though he himself didn't know why he felt this way.

But he believed that at his age, one always has some premonitions.

"I like the kid too, but your wish is impossible," Xiu Juan said without hesitation, pouring cold water on his hopes.

As she set the table, she continued to advise him, "Jieshu, to make everyone healthy and less sick, to make those rare medicinal formulas accessible to everyone—these aren't wishes, they're dreams.

Don't pile so much on Qinghe; what's he supposed to do?

He's been through enough already."

Xiu Juan frowned, addressing Zhou Jieshu seriously.

"I know, I'm just clinging to hope. How could I burden my apprentice with this? In this life, all my desires are tied up in this," Zhou Jieshu sighed.

Meanwhile, as soon as Wang Qinghe got home, he told his wife what the teacher had said.

Bai Xiuxiu flatly refused when she heard about working at the pharmaceutical factory, "I like my current job; you being at the factory is enough. Besides, aren't you trying to find jobs for the Zhang brothers? This job could be perfect for them.

If they work for us, we should show our appreciation."

Bai Xiuxiu really liked her current job and was very good at it.

"Then let's give it to the Zhang brothers," Wang Qinghe didn't try to persuade his wife further; it was better that Xiuxiu didn't go to the factory.

Her bracelet problem wasn't fully sorted out yet.

Moreover, he wasn't sure if his plan had any flaws. If there were any flaws in the coming years, as long as Xiuxiu wasn't with him, she wouldn't be in danger.

Most importantly, she should just do the work she enjoys.

In a few days, he planned to ask his teacher for some medicinal seeds, and it was also necessary to continue upgrading Xiuxiu's space.

Only after reaching a certain level could it support their genius plan.

"Once Xiao Zhang arrives in the provincial city, you'll also feel more relaxed," Bai Xiuxiu said happily.

They kept chatting casually, with Wang Qinghe holding his wife, and the unease in his heart gradually faded.

Since those nightmares started, he couldn't sleep without holding Xiuxiu.

Bai Xiuxiu had also grown accustomed to her husband's increasing clinginess. Fortunately, it was winter; if it were summer, she wouldn't have allowed it!

Late at night, heavy snow began to fall outside.

This winter, the provincial city had more snow than in previous years.

Because the holiday was approaching, and with Zhou Jiaojiao's sudden disappearance, the workload at the neighborhood office was particularly heavy.

Everyone at the neighborhood office had been putting in overtime for two full days.

Finally, they reached the day before the holiday.

That evening, everyone in the office started packing their things, as the holiday would last until after the New Year.

Things that would be needed couldn't be left behind.

Director Gao had been busy for a long time before returning to the office, and she didn't look well.

Seeing everyone packing up, she didn't ask them to stop but went straight to addressing the matter: "Everyone, our office's temporary worker, Zhou Jiaojiao, has been temporarily detained for reselling grain and inciting her sister-in-law to attempt to harm someone by pushing them into the water.

After being interrogated, she has been temporarily arrested.

A verdict is likely to be issued soon.

I just learned about this from a call from her county. Everyone should take this as a warning, work hard, and be good people.

Don't follow the example of those with bad intentions, got it?"

Director Gao reminded everyone a few more times. Thinking about how the intended victim was Xiuxiu, she felt even more regretful.

How could she have hired such a troublemaker for the office?

Luckily, she had already been arrested.

"It's getting late, everyone should head home soon. We'll see each other after the New Year."

Director Gao said this as she also packed her things.

At the end of the workday, everyone left quicker than usual.

Outside, Wang Qinghe was as on time as ever.

Wang Qinghe took a large bag of miscellaneous items from his wife.

"Is your new job all set?" Bai Xiuxiu asked him with concern.

"It's all set. I checked in at the pharmaceutical factory today, and Xiao Zhang has also arrived. I helped him find a place to live not far from us, and he can start work tomorrow. The pharmaceutical factory will also be on holiday in two days, so technically, I should start after the New Year.

But Fang Buyu suggested I get familiar with the place these two days and start right away to avoid any issues."

"So, I decided to start today and will officially begin work tomorrow."

Wang Qinghe explained what was coming next, and Bai Xiuxiu wrapped her arms around his waist as they headed home.

When they arrived home, they saw He Ming coming from the other side of the alley.

As soon as He Ming saw his elder brother and sister-in-law, he quickly walked a few steps closer.

"Hey, big bro, sis-in-law, just got back? How's the new factory? Did He Tian give you any trouble?" He Ming was extremely worried. Although the pharma factory his elder brother went to was better than the canned food factory, He Tian was also there!

Wang Qinghe and Bai Xiuxiu got off their bicycles, and Bai Xiuxiu opened the door. The three of them went into the yard first.

In the kitchen, Wei Pozi was cooking and was delighted to see He Ming, whom she hadn't seen for a few days: "Xiao Ming's here! I'll whip up something tasty for you today."

"Thank you, Aunt," He Ming followed them into the house, very concerned about his elder brother's situation.

After entering the house, Wang Qinghe also answered his question: "I haven't seen He Tian yet. The director's secretary at the pharma factory mentioned that he and the director's daughter had split up, probably because of that. He hasn't shown up for work in two days."

Hearing this, He Ming almost said that He Tian had it coming.

But suddenly, he remembered what his mother had said recently. It seemed that because their third uncle had led them astray, she wanted to get back at He Tian!

Crap!

What if He Tian finds out?

He Ming couldn't stay put any longer: "Big bro, I gotta head back now."