The Chief Minister’s Ferocious Wife - Chapter 191

191 Keep It for Me Temporarily

Silver was not a problem, and the drawing was even less of a problem.

But unfortunately, there was no wheelchair kept in her carry-on space. Otherwise, it would have saved her the effort of drawing.

Zhao Chuchu said, “Well, I’ll go back first and send it to you tomorrow when it’s done.”

Elder Mr. Qiu said, “Okay, okay. I will listen to you, Mrs. Xie.”

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“Then I’ll leave first.” Zhao Chuchu got up and walked out.

Elder Mr. Qiu hurriedly arranged for a carriage to drive her and Madam Luo.

Elder Mrs. Qiu gave Zhao Chuchu a bulging purse. “This is the consultation money. After Old Mr. Qiu gets better, we will express our gratitude once again.”

Zhao Chuchu took it and weighed it. In addition to the silver, there were also banknotes.

“I will give the drawing of the wheelchair to you tomorrow.” Zhao Chuchu lifted her feet and walked out.

The Qiu clan’s people sent her to the gate. They watched her get into the carriage and leave before they turned around and went back.

“Bro, can Mrs. Xie really cure our father? So many doctors have said that our father can’t be cured. She is still so young…” Second Mr. Qiu was worried. He did not want his father to suffer even more when he was not cured.

Elder Mr. Qiu interrupted his words. “When Yuanjiang County was suffering from a plague, no doctor could cure it, and it was Mrs. Xie who finally cured the plague. In any case, since we have asked for her help, we should trust her.”

Elder Mr. Qiu continued, “Mrs. Xie is not a fraudulent charlatan. If she says she can, then she will. Also, it would be best if you did not repeat these words. If Mrs. Xie gets to know, she will be unhappy.”

Second Mr. Qiu suppressed all those worried words after hearing this.

“They will definitely be worried,” Zhao Chuchu said to Madam Luo. “Of course, it’s common for people to feel that way. But, even if they suspect me, I won’t be angry about it. The Qiu clan is different from the Jin clan, so I won’t bother with them.”

Madam Luo said, “The Qiu clan has no choice. The Jin clan had a scholar in the past, so the Qiu clan can’t do anything to them.”

“Madam Luo, kind people will be rewarded.” Zhao Chuchu winked.

Madam Luo couldn’t help but smile.

“Yes, you are right. Kind people will be rewarded! Can that wheelchair you mentioned really be made?” Madam Luo asked.

“Of course, as long as I can find a skilled craftsman. I forgot to tell you about it last time, but Grandma Gan is recovering well and doesn’t need a wheelchair.”

“So, how long do you plan to stay in town this time?”

“At least half a month, depending on Old Mr. Qiu’s recovery.”

“Anyway, Da Lang and Junjun have also come to town, so you can stay in town at ease.”

“Yes, I don’t know when Da Lang will return, but Junjun has to be with me because he is not in good health. Earlier, it was not convenient to cure him in the cold weather, and now I have to start curing him.”

“Is Junjun okay?”

Zhao Chuchu smiled. “He’s fine. I’ll take care of him.”

Madam Luo sighed and said, “Junjun is a really good boy. If you can cure him, it will be easier for you and Da Lang in the future.”

Zhao Chuchu nodded her head.

“Are you going to let Junjun go to school? It’s just as well that your Uncle Gan is a teacher at the county school, so you can let Junjun go to the county school.”

“For the time being, I don’t have any plans to do so. Junjun still needs to take good care of his health. But, with Da Lang at his side, Da Lang will teach and guide him in his studies.”

Since Zhao Chuchu had said so, Madam Luo did not continue the topic of the county school.

When she returned to the Gan clan’s house, Xie Heng also returned.

Zhao Chuchu told Xie Heng briefly about Old Mr. Qiu’s matter.

“You want to make a wheelchair?” Xie Heng asked.

“No, I’m just going to draw the plans and let the Qiu clan find someone to make it themselves,” Zhao Chuchu said.

“Do you need my help?”

Zhao Chuchu was about to say no, but she suddenly changed her mind on second thought.

“Yes.”

Zhao Chuchu was still not used to using a writing brush, so she asked the Gan clan for a few small pieces of charcoal and borrowed the Gan clan’s study.

She used charcoal to draw the wheelchair and told Xie Heng about the wheelchair’s simple functions.

Xie Heng pointed at several positions in the drawing and asked for clarification. Then he made another suggestion to seek Zhao Chuchu’s opinion.

Zhao Chuchu’s eyes lit up after hearing his suggestion. “Hey, this is good. The carpenter will understand immediately when he sees this drawing. Then, draw a new drawing according to what you said.”

After saying that, Zhao Chuchu helped to prepare the ink and let Xie Heng redraw the improved drawing.

“This drawing should be able to be exchanged for a lot of money. Let’s split it equally later.” Zhao Chuchu picked up the finished drawing and looked at Xie Heng with a smile.

Xie Heng looked at her and smiled gently. “You keep it for yourself. A girl should have some silver.”

“You really don’t want it?” Zhao Chuchu raised her eyebrows.

“If you want to give it to me, then you can keep it with you for now, and I will ask you for it when I need it,” repeated Xie Heng.

“Alright.” Zhao Chuchu agreed.

After the ink on the drawing dried, Zhao Chuchu put it in her carry-on space.

Then, she went to find Old Mrs. Gan and gave her a follow-up consultation.

Although Old Mrs. Gan still needed to be supported, her condition was getting better and better every day, and her spirit was also improving.

“Chuchu, thank you so much.” Old Mrs. Gan grabbed Zhao Chuchu’s hand and patted it with emotion. “Otherwise, I would be just like Old Mr. Qiu now. Although his children are filial, it is meaningless to live without dignity.”

“Since you let me call you Grandma Gan, don’t say such polite words. I heard that your radish cake is particularly delicious. I am still waiting for you to make it for me to try after you get well, Grandma Gan,” Zhao Chuchu said with a smile.

Old Mrs. Gan was overjoyed. “Okay, I will definitely make it for you when I get well.”

“Then I’ll be waiting.”

“Well, I hope I can satisfy you soon. By the way, Da Lang, are you planning to take the next Provincial Examination?”

“Yes, I do plan to do so.” Xie Heng nodded.

“Since you are both in town now, have you considered attending the county school?”

“Thanks for your offer, Grandma Gan. Junjun is now being treated, and Chuchu is too busy to do it alone, so I don’t have plans for that now.”

“Alas, that’s true.”

Old Mrs. Gan also knew that Xie Jun had been ill before his birth, and he needed to take medicine all the time. Xie Heng had lived a hard life with his younger brother all these years.

Now that Xie Jun was hoping to be cured, it was natural to treat him first. And in that case, Xie Heng wouldn’t have to worry about Xie Jun and could concentrate on his studies.

In the evening, Xin Lichuan and Manager Lin went to the Gan clan’s house.

Xin Lichuan specially prepared a generous gift for Zhao Chuchu to thank her for saving his life.

Not to mention the others, Zhao Chuchu was very satisfied with Xin Lichuan’s gift.

Was there anything more pleasing to people than silver and gold?

For Zhao Chuchu, there wasn’t.

Money was a worldly possession, but one could not live without silver and gold.

Zhao Chuchu roughly estimated that Xin Lichuan’s gifts could be worth nearly 2,000 taels of silver.

The head manager was really rich and generous!

He could take out thousands of taels of silver at once.

Since Zhao Chuchu was rich now, she felt that she could walk with confidence.

After all, the greatest sense of security comes from money. It is equally applicable at any time.