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nChapter 36

nZhao Xiuhua walked over and glanced at Chu Qingzhi’s departing figure. Then, she said to Li Jiamei, “What did you talk about just now? Why are you so angry?”

nLi Jiamei said unhappily, “Did you see that horse? I asked her how much money she spent on it, but she actually told me that it was for free. If she doesn’t want to tell me, she doesn’t have to, but why is she taking me as a fool?”

nZhao Xiuhua said with a snort, “Chu Qingzhi is a despicable person. Don’t lower yourself to her level.”

nAlthough she said this, the envy in her eyes was obvious.

nLi Jiamei said stubbornly, “Why would I lower myself to her level? I just feel that she’s loathsome.”

nZhao Xiuhua reminded her, “I was also angry with her for ruining my son’s marriage before, but I was almost chased out of the village. Be careful.”

nLi Jiamei covered her mouth. “Got it. Let’s not talk about her anymore. Let’s go to water the fields.”

nZhao Xiuhua nodded. “Okay.”

nChu Qingzhi returned home from the village entrance. On the way, she “coincidentally” met villagers one after another. Everyone greeted Chu Qingzhi eagerly, their eyes filled with envy.

nThey originally thought that when Chu Qingzhi returned, she would cause the Chu family to be poorer. However, they did not expect her to even buy a horse now. It was too enviable.

nA ten-year-old child called Chu Junbao rushed into the field and shouted, “Uncle Chu Rong, your family has a horse.”

nAs soon as he shouted at the top of his lungs, everyone in the village knew that the Chu family had bought a horse.

nChu Rong and the others immediately ran home. On the way home, they felt like they were walking on clouds.

nA horse cost hundreds of taels of silver. How did Qingzhi have so much money? Did she find a treasure box?

nWhen they ran home, Chu Qingzhi happened to be at the door.

nLi Qingyu quickly asked, “Qingzhi, did you really buy a horse?”

nChu Qingzhi said calmly, “Mother, let’s go in and talk.”

nEveryone’s eyes were glued to the horse. When they suddenly realized that the horse was covered in wounds, their hearts ached and they were puzzled.

nBack at home, everyone gathered around Qingzhi and looked at her eagerly.

nChu Qingzhi explained in detail the process of obtaining the horse. When everyone heard that the horse was sick and the shopkeeper did not want it anymore, they immediately felt lucky.

nChu Qingzhi was a doctor, so she should be able to help the horse recover. In other words, they were about to get a horse for nothing.

nChu Rong said excitedly, “I’ll go to the back of the house immediately to build a stable for the horse.”

nGrandpa Chu echoed, “I’ll help.”

nGranny Chu said excitedly, “I’ll go cut the horse grass and prepare some hay for the horse.”

nThe three of them went to work excitedly.

nLi Qingyu touched the horse’s head and said with heartache, “Qingzhi, quickly treat the horse’s injuries. Look, it’s bleeding a lot.”

nChu Qingzhi nodded. “I’ll go pick some herbs later.”

nChu Qingning said enthusiastically, “Fifth Sister, I’ll go with you. Can you teach me medicine too?”

nChu Qingzhi smiled and nodded. “Of course.”

nChu Qingzhi led the horse to the backyard and tied it to a wooden stake. Then, she took a basket and a sickle and walked out.

nUnexpectedly, as soon as she disappeared, the horse neighed and struggled in the direction Chu Qingzhi left.

nThe wooden stake was not firm. Soon, it was pulled out of the ground by the horse.

nThe horse regained its freedom and immediately ran towards Chu Qingzhi.

nWhen Chu Qingzhi heard the horse’s cry, she walked back. However, as soon as she turned around, she saw that horse. “You want to follow me?”

nThe horse neighed.

nChu Qingzhi took off the wooden stake from the reins. “If you want to follow me, follow me, but don’t run around.”

nThe horse neighed.

nGrandpa Chu, Chu Rong, and Chu Qingning were surprised. The sick horse that Qingzhi brought back was actually so intelligent.

nChu Qingzhi and Chu Qingning walked out with the horse following behind them.

nWhen they reached the village road, Chu Qingning asked Chu Qingzhi curiously, “Fifth Sister, where did you learn your medical skills?”

nChu Qingzhi said mysteriously, “I taught myself. Do you believe me, Fourth Sister?”

nChu Qingning nodded. “I do. Fifth Sister is so smart. It’s not strange for you to self-study medicine.”

nChu Qingzhi smiled and said, “There’s no need to flatter me. If you are interested, I’ll teach you too. I guarantee that I’ll make you a female Divine Doctor. Tomorrow, I’ll buy medical books for you. No, I’ll teach you how to read first. After you can read, I’ll buy medical books for you. How about that, Fourth Sister?”

nChu Qingning’s eyes lit up. “Thank you, Fifth Sister.”

nEvery time Chu Qingzhi found a herb, she would introduce it to Chu Qingning.

nChu Qingning listened very carefully, wishing she could engrave it in her mind.

nThe two of them found more than ten types of ordinary herbs around the village. After Chu Qingzhi introduced them to Chu Qingning, she fed half to the horse and placed the other half in the basket to treat the horse’s external injuries.

nThe two of them walked through most of the village, and then gradually, there was a line of children following behind the horse.

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nIn the evening, Chu Xuhua and the others returned with oranges.

nNow, everyone felt that Chu Qingzhi’s family was a big family. Any movement in the family would attract everyone’s attention.

nHearing the sound of cart wheels, everyone craned their necks out of the door to take a look.

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nZhang Village.

nSeventh Uncle walked towards Zhang Lin. “I have something to tell you.”

nZhang Lin had recently found a way to sell oranges. He was overjoyed. “Seventh Uncle, what’s the matter?”

nSeventh Uncle whispered, “I saw something in the county today and felt that I should tell you.”

nZhang Lin said, “Seventh Uncle, just tell me.”

nSeventh Uncle said in a low voice, “I saw the four siblings of the Chu family selling ice cream bars by the street for ten copper coins. Their business is very good. The prince you sold your oranges is too low. You should raise the price.”

nZhang Lin was tempted, but he had his concerns. “If I raise the price, what if they stop buying?”

nSeventh Uncle waved his hand. “How can they stop buying? They need so many oranges every day. Other than your place, where else can they find an orange orchard?”

nThe more Zhang Lin listened, the more he felt that it made sense. “Seventh Uncle, let me think about it.”

nSeventh Uncle nodded. “Think about it. Don’t let outsiders take advantage of you.”

nZhang Lin replied, “Seventh Uncle, thank you. I understand.”

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nAt Chu Qingzhi’s house.

nBecause of the arrival of a horse, the road outside the house was packed with people.

nHorses were something that only rich families could afford. Now that Chu Qingzhi had obtained one, she caused a sensation in the village.

nSome people were curious, some were envious, and some were jealous…

nOne person in the crowd had a very different reaction. This person was the village chief. He had been looking at the horse happily. No one knew what he was thinking, but he even looked proud.

nIn all the villages, only the Chu village had a family with a horse.

nHe called Chu Tai to the side and whispered, “Chu Tai, it’s not that I want to be greedy, but I have to remind you something.”

nChu Tai had always respected the village chief. When he heard the village chief’s words, his expression immediately became serious. “Village Chief, if you have anything to say, just say it.”

nThe village chief nodded. “Your family is getting better and better now, and some people are getting more and more jealous. When they’re jealous, they’ll do something extreme. When the time comes, it’ll be dangerous for your family.”

nAfter a pause, he continued, “Actually, what I mean is very simple. Qingzhi is capable. I just want her to help us think about what we can do to become rich together.”

nChu Tai thought to himself that if only his family was doing well while others stayed the same, they would definitely be ostracized. “Village Chief, I’ll tell Qingzhi.”

nThe village chief patted Chu Tai’s shoulder. “Alright, then I won’t say anything else. Qingzhi is smart. I believe she knows what I mean.”

nChu Tai nodded. “Yes.”

nThe village chief sauntered home. He was going to the next village as a guest tomorrow. There was something he could brag about now.

nWhen Tang Jinghong arrived at Chu Qingzhi’s house and saw so many people, he thought that there was a banquet at home. When he asked around, he found out that Chu Qingzhi had bought a horse.

nThat little girl earned so much money selling ice cream bars?

nIt was unbelievable.

nChu Xuhua carried the oranges to the back of the house. When he walked out, he saw Tang Jinghong standing at the door. “Brother Jinghong, you’re here.”

nTang Jinghong said, “I’m here to look for Qingzhi.”

nChu Xuhua said enthusiastically, “Fifth Sister is in the backyard. I’ll take you there.”

nTang Jinghong nodded. “Please.”

nThe horse stood there obediently and let Chu Qingzhi apply the medicine on it. It was unknown how Chu Qingzhi mixed the medicine, but the fragrance of the medicine was very strong and could be smelled from afar.

nChu Xuhua walked towards Chu Qingzhi. “Fifth Sister, Brother Jinghong is here to look for you.”

nChu Qingzhi turned around and saw a handsome young man looking at her.

nShe smiled. “Come over and tell me. I can’t leave for the time being.”

nTang Jinghong raised his eyebrows and walked towards Chu Qingzhi. “Why did you buy a horse?”

nAs Chu Qingzhi applied the medicine on the horse, she answered Tang Jinghong’s question, “I found this horse. It didn’t cost me anything.”

nTang Jinghong clearly did not believe it. “You can even find a horse?”

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