Republic of China: Guandong Ginseng King

Chapter 42 Gift of a Comb
When Doctor Chen came out and saw Qu Shaoyang for the first time, he was quite surprised.

In his impression, these wooden handles should have been made after August 15th and were transported back from Andong, and each one of them looked like an inhuman figure.

They usually wear tattered clothes, with their heels exposed, and some of them don't even wear pants.

That's because Mu Ba spent all his money on gambling, eating and drinking in Anton, and some even lost their clothes.

They were hungry on the road and had nothing to eat, so they wanted to eat some chicory on the roadside. They all looked unhappy.

But the Qu Shaoyang in front of him was different. He was wearing brand new clothes. Although they were not made of silk or satin, they were neat and tidy.

Doctor Chen's impression of Qu Shaoyang immediately improved. This kid should not have spent money recklessly in Andong City.

"Uncle Chen, Touzhao and I were walking back and happened to pass by Daqinggou, so we came to see you and Aunt."

Qu Shaoyang came to Doctor Chen with four boxes of gifts and greeted him with a smile.

"Hey, it's good that you come to see me, what else do you want to buy?

"Boss Liu, you are too polite. Come on, come in and sit down." Doctor Chen saw this and quickly invited Qu Shaoyang and others to come in.

"Huh? Why does this kid look familiar?
It seems to be the grandson of Mr. Zhang Pao? Why is he with you guys? "

Doctor Chen glanced at the little boy next to Lin Ruolan and frowned slightly.

How could the children of Old Zhang's family get together with Qu Shaoyang and other such idiots?

"Oh, don't mention it." Qu Shaoyang sighed and told him everything about the Zhang family.

When Doctor Chen heard about Xiao Tianzhi's experience, he was also very angry, "These people have no conscience.

When Zhang Pao was alive, he helped his neighbors a lot. His grandfather worked as a ranger in the summer and went hunting in the mountains in the winter, and the whole village benefited from it.

Now that the person is gone, they treat the child like this, it's so heartless."

"It's a good thing that this child met you, so he can survive.

"Master Liu, I respect you. You are a real man and a kind person." Doctor Chen bowed to Shui Laowu and said with great admiration.

"My sister-in-law is also a good person. It is a blessing for this child to meet you."

Doctor Chen had long noticed that Shui Laowu and Lin Ruolan had a special relationship.

Besides, Qu Shaoyang just said that Xiao Tianzhi has already recognized Shui Laowu and Lin Ruolan as his godfathers and godmothers.

"Well, what's the good and the bad? Zhang Pao and I knew each other before. If I hadn't asked him to start the shift, he wouldn't have lost his life.

Ruolan and I are both at this age, and it is impossible for us to have children in the future. Xiaozhi and we are destined to be together, so let's keep him." Shui Laowu smiled and waved his hand.

"Xiuyun, go to the backyard and tell your mom to cook some delicious dishes for lunch. I want to have a few drinks with your Uncle Liu and Shaoyang."

Doctor Chen had a good impression of Qu Shaoyang, so he changed the way he addressed him, from Xiao Qu to Shaoyang, and they became much closer.

Doctor Chen is also a man of temperament. Although he has not had much contact with Shui Laowu and the others, he feels that they are quite compatible with each other.

Besides, since they come with a thank-you gift, it would be embarrassing not to treat them to a meal.

"Oh, I got it." Upon hearing this, Chen Xiuyun happily went to the backyard to find her mother, Mrs. Li.

On this side, Shui Laowu and Qu Shaoyang hurriedly stood up and were about to say goodbye when they heard it.

Doctor Chen naturally refused to let them go and tried to keep them by force.

So, the few of them had no choice but to stay.

Lin Ruolan saw that the master and apprentice Shui Laowu were chatting enthusiastically with Doctor Chen, and she couldn't say anything, so she got up and went to the backyard to help Li's mother and daughter pick and wash vegetables. Li's mother and daughter cooked a few dishes and took out the good wine hidden in the house. At noon, they invited Qu Shaoyang and his family to have a meal at home.

Doctor Chen was already having a good chat with his apprentice Qu Shaoyang and Shui Laowu, and after drinking some wine, they started talking about their innermost thoughts.

Qu Shaoyang then found out that Chen Xiuyun had two older brothers, but neither of them had any interest in studying medicine.

The eldest brother likes literature and is now studying in the academy in Kuandian City.

The second son has loved wielding swords and guns since he was young. He became the apprentice of the head of the Changfeng Escort Agency in Liaoyang City, but he has not yet become an apprentice.

Both of their sons were not around, and only their little daughter Chen Xiuyun was with the couple.

It turns out that this little girl is quite talented in studying medicine and is very much loved by Doctor Chen. However, she is still young and has a playful nature, so she is always criticized by Li.

"Shaoyang is a good kid, he is very capable and he knows how to buy houses and land with the money he earns.

Yes, that's how it should be. Although it looks like you can make a lot of money, you still have to pay with your life.

I live here, and every summer, there are a lot of deaths from the area around the King of Hell's nose.

You are still young, you can do something to make a living, why do you have to put your head on your belt and run off to be a raftsman? "

When Doctor Chen learned that Qu Shaoyang was leaving so early because he was planning to buy a house and land, he was so happy that he kept praising Qu Shaoyang for having important business.

The meal took quite a while, mainly because Doctor Chen and Shui Laowu got along very well. They toasted each other and drank a lot.

Qu Shaoyang was not very interested in drinking, so he just drank a few glasses. While Chen Xiuyun went out to pack her things, Qu Shaoyang made an excuse to go to the bathroom and came out of the house.

"Xiuyun, this is the mother-of-pearl comb I bought in Andong City.

I thought it was pretty and delicate, so I bought it. I'll give it to you, thank you for helping me change the medicine before."

Qu Shaoyang took out the wooden comb from his arms and handed it to Chen Xiuyun.

Chen Xiuyun took the comb and looked at it. She liked it very much, "Oh, Brother Qu, you are really good at shopping.

Better than my elder and second brothers. Every time they come back, the things they bring me are unreadable.

Thank you, Brother Qu, I like this comb very much." Chen Xiuyun took the comb, combed the ends of her hair twice, and said happily.

"I don't know how to buy anything, I just think it looks nice. Whatever you like, I'll go to Anton next time and buy it for you."

Qu Shaoyang looked at Chen Xiuyun's pure and flawless smile and couldn't help but smile too.

"Then I have to think about it carefully. I must ask you to bring me some good things." Chen Xiuyun was not shy and responded happily.

"Xiuyun, where have you been? Come and work." After the two chatted for a few words, Li greeted Chen Xiuyun in the kitchen.

"Got it, Mom, I'll be right there."

Chen Xiuyun responded, quickly put the comb away, smiled at Qu Shaoyang, turned around and went into the house to work.

Qu Shaoyang and his friends still had to hurry on their journey, so after lunch, no matter how much the Chen family tried to persuade them to stay, they still set off on their journey.

Although the main road is longer, the road condition is good and we are riding a mule cart, so it is faster than going along the riverside.

After walking for about another seven or eight days, we arrived near Maoer Mountain.

"Master, I think we should find a place to settle down around Maoer Mountain.

This place is right in the middle, about the same distance from Shanchangzi and Anton. The Tadian side is too remote and not as lively as this one.”

(End of this chapter)