Rebooting 60, let's go on a rampage with the orange cat!

Mr. and Mrs. Liu exchanged a glance, not showing much surprise. There were no secrets in the neighborhood, and rumors had been circulating for a long time. They just didn't expect Huai'an to speak so frankly.

Huai An calmly took out a yellow envelope from his pocket and asked, "Master, many years ago when you helped me sell ginseng, a leader left a letter saying that he could repay a favor to me. Do you think it's appropriate to use it now?"

Master Liu nodded slightly in agreement and said, "Huai'an, you have been adopted since you were an infant, and you have almost completely severed ties with your original biological father's family, so there shouldn't be any major problems. However, I will inquire about it for you."

As he spoke, Huai'an quickly handed over the envelope he was clutching tightly, and with a smile, said softly, "Master, as you know, this is crucial to whether I can get into my ideal university. For me, this is the most important thing in my life. So, I'd rather be more cautious, after all, as the saying goes, 'better safe than sorry!'"

Master Liu nodded again, took the letter, and replied firmly, "Alright, I'll call Qingshu right away and have him go to the old commander to ask about the situation. You can just relax and wait patiently for my good news."

Huai'an obediently replied with an "Mm," then slowly stood up and said, "Master, I'll go home to study now. There are less than two months left until the college entrance exam." As soon as she finished speaking, she waved to her master and mistress as a farewell.

After turning away, Huai'an felt the weight that had been hanging over her head finally settle back into her stomach. She let go of all her worries and anxieties, and with light and steady steps, began her journey home.

When Huai'an got home, she didn't mention the matter to her parents at all. In her opinion, there was no need for her parents to worry unnecessarily.

The space has completely transformed! Not only does it now have a toilet and shower, but also a spacious and bright study! These new amenities have made life so much more convenient and comfortable!

Huai'an ran into the study in the space. It was quiet and peaceful, as if she were isolated from the world. She turned on the computer, clicked on the learning videos, and then began to study with complete concentration, like a person who had been starving for several days seeing food, desperately absorbing the nourishment of knowledge.

Meanwhile, the parents were busy in the kitchen, preparing a sumptuous dinner. Enticing aromas wafted from the kitchen. Once the food was ready, the family gathered around the dining table in the living room, enjoying the meal and chatting happily. The parents were especially excited about the prospect of their first college student.

After dinner, my parents go for a stroll, and then we sit comfortably on the sofa in the living room to watch TV. Compared to other families, they live a life of pure bliss.

Huai'an studies in his study, and no one disturbs anyone else. When Huai'an isn't home, Duoduo usually takes Xiuzhi and the others in and out of the space freely.

After spending some time together, their teamwork became incredibly seamless. Whether in daily life or in unexpected situations, they could help each other and handle things with ease.

On Friday afternoon, Huai'an brought fresh fruit and pastries to Master Liu's house again, and met Master Liu and his wife who were about to leave at the door.

Huai'an smiled and said, "Master, are you getting ready to go out?"

Mrs. Liu immediately unlocked and opened the door again, took Huai'an's hand, and said with a smile as they walked, "We were just about to go to your house to find you. It's perfect that you're here. Let's go in and talk."

Huai'an said playfully, "Hehe...then there must be good news."

The master's wife smiled and nodded repeatedly, saying, "Come inside and let your master explain it to you in detail. I'll go get you some mung bean soup."

Master Liu led her into the house, and as soon as she sat down, he smiled and said, "Your matter has been investigated. The leader said that someone wrote an anonymous letter to the Education Bureau, reporting that your biological father was a rightist and that you exploited a loophole in the policy and should not have been admitted to university."

The leader has now obtained information from the neighbors to prove that you were adopted at 8 months old and have long since lost contact with your biological father's family. According to your current household registration, you and your adoptive parents belong to the semi-proletariat, both of whom come from working-class families.

The school has also provided materials proving that you are of excellent character and academic standing, with a strong moral compass. Your file shows that you provided crucial clues for apprehending a spy. It's estimated that the informant had a grudge against your family and was acting out of revenge. Now that your political background check has been approved, you can rest assured.

Shi Huai'an clapped his hands and said, "That's great, thank you, Master. Please thank the Chief for me. I just don't know who reported it. How could they be so unethical..."

Mrs. Liu brought a bowl of mung bean soup to Huai'an and said with a smile, "Have a bowl of mung bean soup first, you're all sweaty."

Master Liu said, "It is said that there were two anonymous letters. One was sent from our city, and we don't know who sent it. The other was forwarded by a leader surnamed Peng, who said that someone delivered it to him and then he forwarded it to the education department."

However, according to the chief's investigation, a nephew of this man surnamed Peng recently visited and then returned to his hometown. His nephew happened to be in the same junior high school as you; do you remember him?

Shi Huai'an thought for a moment and asked doubtfully, "Could it be Peng Biao? He was the one who abused 'Little Goji Berry' back then, and I even fought with him later." Huai'an briefly mentioned his grudge against Peng Biao, but didn't go into details about reporting his father.

Master Liu said with a smile, "The commander sent people to interrogate that father and son. I heard that Peng Biao suspected that you reported his father. Later, he went to the farm to see his parents who were undergoing reform. His father reviewed all the people he had extorted and said that when they were investigating Li Hanchen, someone did reveal that Li Hanchen had a daughter who was sent away when she was young. They even investigated and found you."

However, since you were just a little kid at the time, and your adoptive parents were honest people and posed no threat, the investigation wasn't pursued further. But you did have another conflict with Peng Biao, so it's possible you reported his family on behalf of your biological father.

But he wasn't sure either. After all, he thought you were just a kid; where would you get the energy and information to know their family's secrets? However, Peng Biao felt that even if he couldn't be sure it was you, if he could use this information to prevent you from going to university, it would be revenge for you and the stray cat tricking him into going to Nanshan…”

Master Liu looked at Huai'an with a questioning expression, as if asking whether it was you who reported Peng Dehai.

Huai'an looked back at him innocently, indicating that he absolutely could not admit to it, otherwise the follow-up problems would never end.

Master Liu continued, "After reviewing your file, the old leader discussed it with the people from the Education Bureau and they all agreed that you had assisted the police in solving a spy case and that you did not want any reward but were focused on your studies. Both the police and the school have provided proof of this."

Furthermore, you are academically excellent and of good character, and you grew up with your adoptive parents, so your political background check is fine. You are perfectly eligible to go to university, although you still cannot apply to schools or majors affiliated with classified departments. He discussed this with me, and said that applying to medical school would be no problem at all.

Huai'an breathed a sigh of relief and smiled broadly, saying, "Thank you, Master. Please be sure to convey my gratitude to the old commander for me."

Master Liu laughed and said, "The old chief warned the Peng family not to have any improper thoughts about you. I think they won't dare to cause you any more trouble in the future."

However, there's still one anonymous letter we haven't found. It was mailed from the outskirts of our city; it had no real name or address, and the handwriting was probably deliberately faked—crooked and scraggly—to avoid being recognized.

Huai'an thought for a moment and said, "Let's get through the college entrance exam first. Those who want to cause me trouble will eventually show their true colors. We'll deal with them as they come."

Mrs. Liu said worriedly, "This person probably not only has some grudge against you, but also knows a lot about your family affairs. You should be more careful in the future. Be wary of strangers and don't trust them easily."

Huai'an said, "I have never told anyone about my background, and I am not sure who I am. I will pay more attention in the future. Thank you for your concern, Master and Mistress."

Master Liu said kindly, "I believe what you said. Over the years, you and your parents have never mentioned this matter. Although there are rumors outside, they are all old neighbors, and quite a few people know about it. Just be more careful in the future."

Huai'an nodded with an "Hmm..." Master Liu said, "The old chief also said that it was your ginseng that saved his life. This little thing is nothing. Moreover, according to the approval process and the investigation results, you are very likely to get through. We will keep this favor for you. You can ask him for help again if you need anything in the future."

Huai'an said somewhat embarrassedly, "It's all thanks to Master Liu and the old leader. Without your help and intervention, if they had a bigger backer to exert pressure, things could have turned out very differently. Besides, the college entrance exam is just around the corner, and we really can't afford to take any chances. I really don't know how to thank you enough."

"Haha...cough cough...Huai'an...the commander said, no need to thank him, if you still have ginseng, just sell him one. His cancer cells are all gone now, and he wants another one to help him and his wife maintain their health. Of course, he'll try his best to give you a good price at market rate. I wouldn't dare agree for you, ginseng isn't something you can just have whenever you want..."

Master Liu picked up his teacup, took a sip with relish, and then looked at Huai'an expectantly.

Huai'an hesitated. She had five ginseng roots in her spatial storage, and taking one would automatically replenish the five. But such a miraculous thing was too good to be true, so she couldn't reveal it. She was troubled; what reason could she give to take it out openly and legitimately?

This is the south; the temperature and soil aren't suitable for growing ginseng, so no one would believe it was grown in pots. Could it be that it was harvested in the Southern Mountains? Master Liu even organized a trip with Huai'an and Duoduo to personally investigate the place in the Southern Mountains where ginseng was supposedly found, but they came up empty-handed…

It's incredibly difficult to justify this, but maintaining the connection with the old leader is still very important. In the current situation, no one can say they don't need help from others in their personal lives...

Seeing that Huai'an remained silent, Mrs. Liu quickly smiled and comforted him, "Huai'an, there's nothing we can do if we don't have it. Don't worry about it. This is something that can only be found by chance. Old Liu, I think we should ask the old leader to ask someone to buy some from Changbai Mountain. There are plenty of ginseng there."

Master Liu smiled and shook his head, saying, "You don't know? Logically speaking, the cold north is a good place to grow ginseng, but this is strange. The ginseng that Huai'an gave us last time was particularly effective."

I've also consulted with some veteran traditional Chinese medicine experts, and they say it's an exceptionally good ginseng with remarkable anti-cancer effects; otherwise, the old leader wouldn't have been so persistent in mentioning it.

After he finished using that ginseng, other people gave him ginseng, but he felt none of them were as good as the one Huai'an gave him. Huai'an was a high-ranking official; whatever good stuff he wanted, people would immediately rush to deliver it to him.

He couldn't help but sigh, "The old saying goes that ginseng has a spirit and will run away when it sees people, only staying when it encounters someone with a predestined connection. It is something that absorbs the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and the essence of the sun and moon, and is inherently a rare treasure!"

After pondering for a moment, Huai'an carefully said, "Master, to be honest, I did keep a few extra ginseng roots from last time, but I intended to keep them for my parents. However, after my mother took about half a root, a hospital check-up showed that there were no cancer cells left in her body. Now, with Master's prescription, she has fully recovered."

Master Liu and his wife both looked at Huai'an with surprise and joy, and couldn't help but ask, "Then...you mean..."

Huai'an deliberately mentioned a few more ginseng roots to avoid having to lie later. She frankly said, "Since the old chief needs them, I can give up one. I'll keep the others and don't want to sell them. After all, ginseng isn't something you can just have whenever you want. We'll talk about the others later. Can you keep this a secret, Master?"

Master Liu nodded repeatedly and said, "Okay, okay, of course you can decide this yourself, and I will keep it a secret for you. Just say that it was the last one you left for your parents, and that you only brought it out because of the old leader. Otherwise, you wouldn't have brought it out. If you say too much, I'm afraid someone with ulterior motives will covet it."

Huai'an nodded, stood up and said, "Then I'll trouble you, Master, to help me. I'll send the ginseng over tomorrow. I'll head back now."

Master Liu and his wife saw Huai'an to the door, and after saying goodbye, Huai'an went back. On the way, she thought that these few ginseng roots were a rare commodity. Money was not the issue; perhaps she could build some connections that could help her in a crucial moment.

The question remains: who wrote the anonymous letter? Who knows so much about his own background yet doesn't want Huai'an to go to university?

She pondered silently, thinking that now was not the time to alert the enemy. She would wait until she received her admission notice, went to university, and everything was settled before making any moves. In the meantime, she would focus on her studies, remain calm and low-key, and avoid attracting attention. If classmates or teachers asked, she would simply say that she didn't know. She would take the college entrance exam while waiting for the results, thus numbing the whistleblower.

The next day, Huai'an brought a 30-year-old ginseng root to Master Liu. As for the price, the old leader could give whatever he wanted; they wouldn't shortchange him anyway...