Chapter 893: Scumbag Brother and Father, Get Lost (39)

Chapter 893: Chapter 893: Scumbag Brother and Father, Get Lost (39)

Today, Qiann Yan came to the county not only to buy some paper but also to inquire about housing.

At the current pace, she would soon need to move out of the village.

To avoid being rushed later, she certainly had to prepare in advance.

Another reason for coming to the county was that Jiao Rongchang had sent word about having some new books and invited her to come and have a look.

It was just a few books, which she quickly flipped through, and during a chat with Jiao Rongchang, he learned she was looking for a house and mentioned he happened to have an empty courtyard.

In just a few words, they reached a rental agreement.

When Qiann Yan saw the price, she realized Jiao Rongchang wasn’t taking any undue advantage and even offered her some discounts.

So, when she met Mrs. Jiao, she intentionally asked, "How is madam’s health?"

Mrs. Jiao knew that the two rare wild ginsengs at home were gifts from Qiann Yan. She had heard about her prowess from Jiao Rongchang, but what impressed her most were Qiann Yan’s insights; thus, she liked this young girl a lot.

"Much better now."

Qiann Yan said, "I once received a formula for health conditioning; it might be useful for you."

Jiao Rongchang reacted swiftly and, while expressing thanks, had someone fetch pen, ink, paper, and inkstone.

He believed that a formula Qiann Yan seriously mentioned wouldn’t be simple; it would definitely be well thought out before being recommended.

If it truly could improve his wife’s health, it would indeed be a stroke of luck.

Initially, he assisted Qiann Yan partly because of her talent, character, and her impressive insights. Secondly, it was somewhat related to Yaan Huai.

She was willing to take in Yaan Huai and devote herself to nurturing him; this was what he could do to help.

Although he had a good reputation as a teacher and a decent income, thanks to his status as a scholar, he didn’t worry about food and clothing. However, due to his wife’s frail health, most of their Silver Coin went to her medical treatment, buying supplements, and seeking renowned doctors.

For this reason, they even gave up on having a biological child, lacking the energy and finances to assist Yaan Huai. A scholar’s expenses are not small.

Qiann Yan wrote down a formula, instructed on its use, and then left.

After she and Yaan Huai left, Jiao Rongchang held the formula with trembling hands, not doing anything else but quickly memorizing its contents.

He feared accidentally losing it, so by keeping it in his mind, he wouldn’t fear misplacing it ever.

"Husband, let me take a look," Mrs. Jiao said.

Jiao Rongchang replied, "Wait a moment, I’ll hand it over once I’ve memorized it." He wore a serious expression, "You can delay everything else, but not this."

What if it got damaged?

What if the writing got erased?

He considered it fortunate to have gotten it once; asking again would be troubling someone.

He had no doubt about the formula’s efficacy; it surely worked!

That young girl wouldn’t have given the formula without confidence, he was sure of it.

"Madam, you see, doing good deeds always brings rewards."

Mrs. Jiao shook her head, laughing softly, "You’re right, but when did I ever stop you from doing good deeds."

"I’m just saying," Jiao Rongchang, after ensuring he had recited it correctly several times, handed the formula to Mrs. Jiao. As soon as she got it, she heard Jiao Rongchang say, "Madam, I’m still not at ease; let me recite it once more, you watch and see if I’m wrong anywhere."

Mrs. Jiao, while helpless, smiled gently.