Chapter 675: 675 is destined.
"Yuanyuan, how long are you staying in the Capital?"
"I’m going to spend the New Year here and then go pick ginseng."
"Picking ginseng in the spring?"
"No, I’m also going to the seaside."
Qin Zhiyuan felt a bit bitter after hearing Yuanyuan’s words. She hadn’t given up yet, but it’s already been two years by now, right? What hope is there?
"Are you in charge of accompanying these three traditional medicine doctors today?"
"Yes, that’s my job today."
Zeng Hongling came out and glanced at Qin Zhiyuan. "Yuanyuan, I don’t understand what they’re saying."
"Then shall I take you out for some fun?"
"Sure, but is it okay to leave only Daoist Zhan?"
Wei Guangxiang interjected from the side, "You guys go, I’ll stay."
This way, Zeng Yixin had to go with them. After all, he couldn’t leave two girls to go out alone.
Yuanyuan didn’t really like staying there, not because she didn’t like Qin Zhiyuan, but mainly because she wasn’t used to it.
The three of them strolled outside. "Hongling, shall I take you to Taobao?"
"Sure, let me show you what I’ve learned over the years."
Seeing Zeng Hongling looking slightly proud, Yuanyuan laughed.
Following behind this girl, watching her go from stall to stall, but not buying anything.
This Yuanyuan could still understand. After all, with this girl’s family background, she’d likely seen many good things, plus having been to some ancient tombs where the burial goods were all fine items.
"Yuanyuan, there’s really nothing good."
"If they recognized a truly good thing, do you think they’d put it on a stall?
You should see if you can spot a hidden gem. Maybe you’ll recognize something that others don’t?"
"That’s true. I should pay closer attention."
Suddenly, Yuanyuan’s attention was caught by a small purple stone.
She felt as if a voice was constantly calling out to her.
She squatted down in front of the stall. There really wasn’t anything good here, except for this purple stone.
"Comrade, how much is this stone?"
"Five yuan, no bargaining."
Yuanyuan didn’t hesitate and handed the stall owner five yuan directly. Then, she discreetly transferred it into her space while pretending to put it in her bag.
Only then did she feel less tense. She was puzzled, what was this thing? Why did it give her such a feeling?
What was the origin of this thing, to make her feel like this?
"Yuanyuan, what’s the use of that stone? It’s so small, it can’t do much."
"I’m learning to make jewelry in the future. I’ll make a ring one day."
"Oh, in that case, you should come to my house next time. I have many jewelry designs."
"Do you have any beginner books?"
"Sure, but I don’t like them much. Actually, my ancestors started their business with jewelry."
"I really should take a look, then."
"No problem, there are many such books in the study."
There’s a lot of raw stones in the space, both identified and unidentified. Making some jewelry would be a good way to pass the time, and selling some of those raw stones could earn some money, couldn’t it?
Zeng Yixin followed behind the two of them, not really needing anything. More to the point, he didn’t take much interest in the items.
It was almost noon. "Shall we go back for lunch?"
"Let’s buy meat pies and zhajiangmian. After all, Daoist Zhan and Wei Guangxiang are still at home."
The three split up to handle it. Zeng Yixin went to buy meat pies, and the two girls got zhajiangmian.
When they returned home, Qin Zhiyuan was in the living room chatting with Wei Guangxiang.
Seeing the two returning with food, "I knew you’d bring back food."
"Yixin went to get meat pies."
When Zeng Yixin got back, Wei Guangxiang went to call the four still researching inside to come out for a meal.
At the table, no one asked how far their research had progressed, they just ate together.
After the meal, Zhan Yunzhao was the one who brought it up. "We’ll be making the medicine soon. We don’t need your help. The four of us can handle it."
Yuanyuan nodded, which was good; she really didn’t want to get involved, but she didn’t want Zhan Yunzhao to have to do it himself.
"Daoist Zhan, do you have to be involved?"
"No need, just the three gentlemen will handle it."
"Secretary Qin, in that case, I think you should go back to do it. This is quite important."
Qin Zhiyuan smiled, knowing Yuanyuan said this because she didn’t want any responsibility.
"What do the three gentlemen think?"
"That’s fine; we’ve already finalized the formula, but we need to use their ginseng."
Yuanyuan nodded, "No problem, but please check carefully, gentlemen. This is going to be eaten, and it’s for the big leader, so you must be cautious."
"We have checked it, comrade, don’t worry."
Only then did Yuanyuan feel relieved. There’s no need to get involved in unnecessary trouble.
After lunch, the four of them went back into the room. An hour later, they emerged and took away two kinds of medicinal herbs not available in the north and that century-old ginseng.
Yuanyuan finally let out a sigh of relief.
"Yuanyuan, you seem very uncomfortable with outsiders around you."
"You just realized? I find it hard to accept people around me."
"I guess I’m lucky to have gained your approval."
Yuanyuan laughed, "Aren’t you the one clinging to me?"
"Yeah, but do you have to say it so plainly? I’m clinging to you, and I plan to do so for the rest of my life."
Yuanyuan smiled and nodded; she truly accepted Zeng Hongling, so she was willing to accept her.
With nothing to do in the afternoon, Zhan Yunzhao began lecturing on pharmacology. Actually, he had figured it out on his own and by reading books, and he had really gained the approval of the three traditional medicine doctors earlier.
The three of them had been trained from a young age. It’s a habit, thus quickly assimilated.
On the second day, Xu Guozhi took the health preservation pill, and an hour later, he felt a change.
"Leader, you need to take it for a week. After that, your doctor will come to examine you."
"Hmm, have Zeng Zhenqing ask Xiao Su about what reward to give."
These days Xu Guozhi was in an exceptionally good mood, mainly because those eyeing his position stayed put after how quickly Cao Minzhu fell, without a chance to react.
Zeng Zhenqing smiled after receiving the news, "Xiao Qin, what do you think Xiao Su would want?"
Qin Zhiyuan shook his head, "Yuanyuan won’t want anything; it will probably go to that Taoist."
Zeng Zhenqing also understood that, with Yuanyuan’s character, she wouldn’t take advantage of the situation.
"Go, ask Xiao Su for her opinion."
Qin Zhiyuan was willing, knowing that even if he had no hope, he was happy to see her.
"Oh, and give her some extra supplies from logistics."
"Yes, leader."
So when Yuanyuan saw Qin Zhiyuan driving over and unloading large and small bags of things, she was quite happy.
She was just thinking about buying some supplements for Chunsheng to take back, which saved her the trouble.