Quick Transmigration: The Villain is Destiny, the Protagonist Takes a Backseat

He didn't recognize ginseng, but seeing how much his elder brother and brother-in-law treasured it, he guessed that it was a valuable item.

"Shh!"

Song Li put her index finger to her lips. "Don't say anything. Just pretend nothing happened. Xiao Zao, how about your brother and brother-in-law take you to town tomorrow?"

Song Zao immediately agreed.

All three of them were looking forward to tomorrow.

*

Song Zhangbai returned home after three busy days, looking disheveled and in terrible condition.

Liu Xiaotao was waiting at home. He had been unwell recently and couldn't do farm work. Song Zhang felt sorry for him, so he only asked him to do some housework at home.

Seeing Song Zhang return looking disheveled and without a trace of joy on his face, Liu Xiaotao sensed that something was wrong.

He knew why Song Zhang had come up the mountain, and now, seeing him like this, he probably hadn't gained anything.

"Ah Zhang, are you thirsty? Come inside and have some tea."

Liu Xiaotao wisely refrained from asking further questions; his greatest help to Song Zhang was simply to be a good wife.

"Um……"

Exhausted, Song Zhang entered the room, gulped down a large pot of water, and then lay down on the bed with unsteady steps, soon snoring.

Liu Xiaotao felt heartbroken seeing this.

She fetched water to wash Song Zhang, and then sat by the bedside to watch over him.

Until nightfall.

When Song Zhang woke up, he opened his bloodshot eyes and told Liu Xiaotao what had happened on the mountain.

"Xiao Tao, go to the village and ask around to see who came up the mountain today."

Song Zhang's face was full of gloom and filled with murderous intent: "Don't let me catch that son of a bitch, or I'll tear him to pieces!"

After all, ginseng is too precious, and now in Song Zhang's eyes, everyone in the village is a suspect.

*

The next day.

As dawn broke, Ji Qiuzhe and Song Li took the hand of the sleepy-eyed Song Zao and went out.

The mountain road is steep and difficult to walk.

Daxi Village is quite far from the town. It takes about three hours to walk there. If we set off now, we will arrive in the town at noon.

This was Song Zao's first trip to town since birth. Song Li used to go often, but never took Song Zao with her. The reason was simple: she was afraid of tiring Song Zao.

This time was no different; Song Li hadn't initially planned to bring Song Zao along.

However, Ji Qiuzhe held a negative view. Song Zao was already lonely enough in Daxi Village because he had no playmates. Although it was a long way to go to the town, it was a great opportunity to broaden his horizons.

Although Song Zao is a child, she is a sensible and good child.

He is Song Li's younger brother, and Ji Qiuzhe is willing to spend more time and effort taking care of him.

As for the difficulty children have in walking...

It doesn't exist at all.

Song Zao was at the age where she was bothered by chickens and dogs, and she had more energy than the adults.

He led the way the entire way.

There is only one main road leading from Daxi Village to the town. They set off early and there was no one around. Ji Qiuzhe quietly hooked his finger with Song Li's and they held hands tightly.

Song Li was initially shocked, but then an indescribable sweetness welled up in her heart.

When Ji Qiuzhe said he liked him, he didn't really feel it, but now, he could vaguely sense a trace of his sincerity.

As time passed and the number of pedestrians on the road increased, Ji Qiuzhe still showed no intention of letting go, and Song Li began to panic.

"Seeking Zhe?"

"Ok?"

Ji Qiuzhe tilted his head, his eyes asking a question.

Song Li shook their clasped hands, wondering if it was inappropriate for them to be like this.

Is she being coquettish?

Ji Qiuzhe chuckled and leaned in to peck him on the cheek. "Are you tired from walking? Why don't you find a place to sit down and rest?"

There are other people hurrying on their way ahead and behind!

Song Li blushed, never expecting this person to be so reckless. How could he do this in public?

However, he had to admit that he felt a secret sense of happiness.

[Affection +5%, current affection level 55%.]

"No, no, I'm not tired."

Ji Qiuzhe moved closer to him, took the basket from Song Li's back, and instead of holding his hand, he hooked his arm around Song Li's arm so that Song Li could easily use his strength when he got tired.

At noon, they successfully reached the town.

This town is called Dahe Town.

The town was named this way because a large river runs through it, dividing the town's residents into two parts.

The residents of Dahe Town rely on ferries to cross the river, which is why the shipbuilding industry in Dahe Town is particularly developed.

However, today, Ji Qiuzhe and the other two do not need to cross the river.

After walking for three hours along the mountain path, all three of them were starving. They found a small restaurant and each ordered a bowl of noodles. Only after eating did they feel alive again.

The next step is to compare prices at different clinics.

There are a total of five clinics in Dahe Town. Two of them are located on the other side of the river, while there are three clinics to choose from on this side.

Among them, there are two companies that regularly supply Songli pears.

After discussing it for a while, the two decided to ask the nearest one first.

Lü's Medical Clinic.

The shopkeeper was an elderly doctor in his fifties, with half-white hair, but sharp hearing and eyesight. When he saw Song Li arrive, he greeted her cheerfully.

"Little Song, you've brought the whole family today?"

Song Li nodded, "Yes."

The shopkeeper stared intently at Ji Qiuzhe. In his decades in town, he had rarely seen a man with such outstanding looks.

Judging from his demeanor, he is certainly no ordinary person.

Why does he look so familiar?

The shopkeeper didn't have time to think much; he just wanted to do this person a good job.

Therefore, when Song Li took out the ginseng and asked about the price, he quoted a high price of three hundred and seventy-five taels.

The ginseng that Song Li brought was on the smaller side, so it would be normal for the price to be 350 taels.

Ji Qiuzhe knew the price was the highest he could offer, but he still went with Song Li to the other two clinics to ask about prices.

One of them offered 350 taels.

Another shop, which was familiar with Song Li, charged 365 taels.

They decisively chose Lü's Medical Clinic.

The old shopkeeper readily accepted the money and even gave Song Li some free medicine to help her recover.

Song Li was severely deficient in nutrients when she was young, and it would be difficult to see any effect by relying solely on dietary supplements. Ji Qiuzhe wanted to try having Song Li take medicine to regulate her body.

Song Li was stunned the moment her pulse was taken.

After receiving the money and taking the medicine, and walking down the street, it was only then that I belatedly realized what had happened.

What does Ji Qiuzhe mean by this?

Is he implying that he's in poor health and has difficulty conceiving?

Thinking of the faint red mole on her earlobe, Song Li felt a pang of sadness.

However, the thought of having a child with someone close to him made him determined to take his medicine and get his health back in shape as soon as possible.

Even the shopkeeper could tell that Ji Qiuzhe was no ordinary person and wanted to curry favor with him. Song Li didn't know how to win him over.

If he has a child, will he be unable to abandon himself?

"What are you thinking about?"

Ji Qiuzhe shook their clasped hands. Song Li lowered her head, her gaze lingering on their hands for a moment before she smiled.

"I wasn't thinking about anything. I'll take my medicine properly."

"That's perfect! There's a confectionery shop here. How about I buy two pounds of candied fruit to take home?"

Ji Qiuzhe considered that Song Li would find the medicine bitter.

Song Li nodded and weighed out the candied fruit and pastries.

Since the three of them had already arrived in town, it was impossible for them to return that day, so they found an inn to rest.