Chapter 242 Everything in the world is for profit
Chapter 242 Everything in the world is for profit
Lin Yuzan was right. The owner of the Medicine Valley did come to visit the next day.
But his attire was quite different from yesterday. Yesterday, Xiao Yining saw him as a middle-aged beardless man, but today he had turned into a sixty-year-old man with a wrinkled figure and wearing beggar's clothes.
"Life is not easy!" The man sighed to the sky in a young voice.
When this voice came out, Lin Yinhu, who had never seen the world, was so frightened that he fell off his chair.
"This old man Shangguan is really untrustworthy. He clearly said last time that he would not expose me, but after just a few years he told my address to others, forcing me to move overnight." The man complained, then sat down carelessly, looking at the kid who was eating cold food beside him, and pursed his lips and said, "You guys ran away so fast yesterday. I just took over from that old man, and then I was entangled by those annoying people. How can I treat those dog officials when I travel around the world?"
Little Yining couldn't help but look at him. Her father would also be the dog official in his eyes in the future.
"My name is Xiangsizi, and I'm the 36th master of Medicine Valley." Xiangsizi stared at Xiao Yining with deep eyes and introduced himself seriously.
"The woman who prepared the throat-soothing pills for you when you were in girls' school was my wife, Tian Xianzi."
Lin Yuzan walked in front of his daughter, blocking Xiang Sizi's sight. He stretched out his hand and said, "Valley Master, you came at the right time. I have finished my tonic medicine in a few days. Please prepare a dose for me."
When Xiangsizi heard this, he immediately smiled happily. He finally took over this business.
He carefully felt Lin Yuzan's pulse and said, "Your health is indeed a bit weak. You need to be more aloof in the near future and sleep in a separate room from your wife!"
Lin Yuzan: ...
Little Yining's eyes narrowed into slits. She didn't expect that her father didn't want to study, but was thinking about that thing every day. It was too much.
"Ah, little uncle, are you feeling unwell?" Lin Yinhu came to Lin Yuzan nervously, with a hint of worry in his tone.
"I'm fine." Lin Yuzan replied through gritted teeth.
Having said that, little Lin Yinhu already began to feel sorry for him, and tears were sparkling in his eyes, as if they would fall at any time.
Wang Cheng also smiled secretly and walked forward, asking Xiangsizi to take his pulse.
"Well... you are in poor health just like him, but you worry too much. If you have time, go and recite some sutras. Thinking too much can easily make you bald." Xiangsizi is indeed very capable and speaks bluntly.
Wang Cheng:......
"But you really have an illness and need to be treated, unlike some powerful people who pretend to be sick when they are not. Just like when I was working in Prince Yu's mansion a few years ago, I was hunted down by Prince Yu because I spoke too directly." Xiangsizi casually gave a big melon to the people present.
"Although so many years have passed, there is no guarantee that King Yu still remembers my craftsmanship every day. I will not stay any longer. I will teach the medicine to this little girl in the girls' school. Just give the banknote to my wife. I am one or two taels cheaper than that old man." Xiangsizi picked up his broken bowl, carried a bag of steamed buns, and left leisurely.
A pound or two cheaper?
Everyone was speechless.
However, his words made the two old foxes look at each other, with a dark light flashing in their eyes.
"puff……"
Lin Yinhu wiped his nose with a handkerchief and said, "Uncle, why don't I go back? You and Uncle Cheng are not in good health. I shouldn't come here for you to take care of me."
Lin Yuzan gritted his teeth again and said, "I'm fine!"
He raised his eyes to look at his lovely wife, and sure enough, Wan Niang kicked him out of bed again, "Husband, from now on you will sleep with Tiger Brother!"
Lin Yuzan was cracked.
This Valley Master is really more annoying than that old man Shangguan, he deserves to be hunted down by King Yu.
Today is the Cold Food Festival, which is suitable for tomb-sweeping and outing... but not suitable for making the bed.
Lin Yuzan took a pen and drew a big cross on it, then turned to look at his simple nephew and said in a friendly manner, "The doctor who treated you last night had his hand chopped off. He was kind to you. Brother Hu, go see him!"
"what?"
Before Lin Yinhu could react to what was said, Pei Yi dragged him into the carriage.
"Aunt, why doesn't uncle come?"
Wan Niang patiently explained, "Your uncle should be reading. Yunfei Academy has an exam every month. The one who does well in the exam will be a good teacher."
Only Lin Yinhu believed this statement, and he admired it very much.
The other two kids rolled their eyes and sneered.
Although the door of Miaozhen Hall was open, it was as deserted as usual. In the past, it was because old man Shangguan was so wealthy that people were reluctant to come in, but today it was because of the accident he had happened to.
Cui Zhiyao was still without a smile on her face, just like she was last night. When she saw Xiao Yining's family coming over, she just nodded and led them to the backyard.
"Sister Yining, the person who hurt my uncle may not be found." Cui Zhiyao whispered sadly.
Little Yining had been reminded by his father a long time ago, so he looked at her with a confused expression.
"My father said that the adults last night had no intention of looking for that villain. In their hearts, the master of Medicine Valley is more important than that villain." Cui Zhiyao lowered her head and said the fact that was hard for her to accept. Then she showed a pale and weak smile to Xiao Yining, whispered "thank you", and opened the door full of blood.
Little Yining was very sharp-eyed and immediately noticed that the ginseng in Old Man Shangguan's mouth was moving, as if he was chewing it.
Although the atmosphere should be solemn at this time, she couldn't help but twitch her lips. This old man Shangguan was really unexpected.
"It seems that Doctor Shangguan has recovered well." Wan Niang smiled carefreely with her hands covering her mouth.
"Don't worry, I, an old man, will not die." Although old man Shangguan had suffered a great disaster, he still spoke with confidence, although his voice was a little unclear.
Seeing this, Cui Zhiyao awkwardly took the ginseng away and explained, "My uncle said this will save my life."
Xiao Yining: It is indeed life-saving.
Old man Shangguan turned his head and looked at them, revealing a weak smile, "You don't have to worry about me. I knew this disaster would happen yesterday."
He sighed softly and looked at his grandson who was blaming himself not far away. "The Kong brothers offended someone. Originally, that person just wanted to teach them a lesson. Unfortunately, they both shouted for revenge in broad daylight. It's not surprising that they were silenced. How can you cut the grass without removing the root? You should always control your mouth. Remember this."
Xiao Yining rethought yesterday and looked at the old man in surprise. Could it be that what he said to her yesterday was specifically said to Cui Zhiyao, in order to let her take advantage of their relationship and call the Valley Master to come and save her?
Old man Shangguan also turned his gaze to the little girl, with a cunning look in his eyes. He nodded slightly and asked, "Little girl, you didn't talk too much last night, did you?"
Xiao Yining quickly shook her head. She was not a talkative person and she managed to avoid Zhang Bufan's tricks.
"Those who have lived in Yanjing for a long time have always been deaf and dumb..." Old man Shangguan sighed again and closed his eyes to take a nap.
Cui Zhiyao also skillfully stuffed the ginseng back into the old man's mouth and sent the few people out again.
Xiao Yining looked up at Cui Zhiyao's face, which was as sad as ever, so she put aside her thoughts and waved goodbye to her.
Maybe it's just that people become more cunning as they age... and we are the ones who are being used without realizing it.
NFBE