Yi Qingju did not idle, either. She went downstairs to get some food, thinking that Big Brother must be hungry after traveling so far in a rush.
The result was she almost crashed into a nurse pushing a food cart around the stairwell corner.
"Sorry, are you okay?" Although the person wearing a nurse's uniform spoke apologetic words, that tone always felt somewhat false.
Yi Qingju first lowered her head to check if the food was undamaged before raising her head. "Sorry—"
"Yi Qingju!" Surprise was written all over Yi Bingmei's face.
The smile of apology on the corner of Yi Qingju’s mouth froze on her face.
Oh no, she remembered now.
She remembered that Yi Bingmei was studying to become a nurse, and was currently doing an internship at the hospital.
She did not expect it would be at Qi’s hospital.
"What are you doing here? The head nurse mentioned a VIP, could it be Mr. Qi?"
"What happened to Mr. Qi!?"
It was evident she was rather agitated. Although her tone was of concern, she could not conceal the excitement in her eyes.
Yi Qingju gave a cold laugh. Look, anyone who did not know better would have thought she just inherited a fortune.
"Since you're so curious, why don't you go ask him yourself?"
Sure enough, Yi Bingmei was about to head over there.
"Save it. The patient is not Qi Weiran, but my friend."
On hearing it was Yi Qingju’s friend, she instantly became disappointed, and didn’t even want to deliver the meal anymore. She left the cart right there and then.
"Well, since you are already here, it saves me an extra trip. Help me take this cart over." Yi Qingju was more than happy for Yi Bingmei to do it, so she took over the cart at once and walked away.
The moment she entered, the supposedly already departed Yi Bingmei’s silly expression vanished from her face in an instant, replaced entirely by coldness. She followed quietly, pressing herself against the door to eavesdrop.
An's Mom's actual name was Sun Wenjuan. By the time Yi Qingju entered, she was already awake.
Seeing Yi Qingju personally delivering meals, An De hurriedly got up, "Miss, let me take that from you."
Yi Qingju did not decline.
Seeing the dishes Yi Qingju pushed in, surprise flashed through the eyes of the couple.
Originally, Sun Wenjuan felt uneasy that she alone could stay in such a nice private ward. Now, seeing the patient meals Yi Qingju brought over, she could not conceal her apprehension.
Since Yi Qingju was just an ordinary person herself, she naturally understood their awkwardness. She immediately said, "My sister works here. Recently there happens to be a lot of vacant rooms in the hospital, so I got her to stay here temporarily."
"The doctor said she could be discharged after two IVs."
Discharge after just two IVs meant there would not be too many expenses. Trusting Yi Qingju, the two felt more at ease.
"Miss, thank you so much."
An De was very grateful.
Yi Qingju waved her hand. "No need to thank me. Little An is friends with my family's Dumpling. Helping a bit is only right."
With her ear to the door, Yi Bingmei's eyelid twitched. So that was why. Then she silently crept away.
While chatting with them, Yi Qingju felt the little turtle in her pants pocket.
[Has she left?]
The little turtle in her pocket slowly lifted a claw onto Yi Qingju’s hand. [She has left, Host]
With an unchanged smile, Yi Qingju asked An De to sit on the sofa to one side. She thought to herself that there really was something wrong with that Yi Bingmei.
"Boss An, how's your pig farm nowadays?" She cut straight to the chase.
Not expecting her to bring this up, An De was taken aback for a second before giving a wry smile. "I'm already looking for suitable buyers. Recently the market has been bad. Even with rock-bottom prices, no one is willing to make a purchase."
Yi Qingju asked how much his original asking price was. An De named a number.
She nodded. "I will pay double your original asking price to acquire your pig farm. Do you agree?"
Stunned, not only An De, even his wife sitting in bed had a change of complexion.
"Miss, you aren't joking, are you? What would you buy that thing for? It's not just our family. Even some of the larger pig farms have been going out of business. That whole industry can't be touched now. Don't get involved, I implore you."
He could tell that Yi Qingju was not lacking money, yet also feared the young lady would suffer heavy losses from a fleeting impulse.
Yi Qingju's gaze softened. What a good man.
"Boss An, don't worry. This is no whim of mine. I truly wish to acquire it."
Seeing that he still held an unbelieving look, Yi Qingju had no choice but to ask, "The infected pigs have body temperatures of over 40 degrees Celsius, loss of appetite, breathing difficulty, followed by purple skin mottling before dying a few days later, isn't that right?"
Hearing her know so much about that bizarre swine disease, An De's originally discouraging expression instantly transformed.
"Miss, can you cure it!?"
Yi Qingju shook her head. There was no cure even in her original world.
An De's face revealed undisguised disappointment.
"But I know how to prevent it."
This one line reignited a spark in An De's eyes. Without looking down on her due to her young age, he even had an indistinct premonition.
Following her lead would definitely lead to success.
"Miss, you don't have to pay double the price to buy my pig farm. Just the original price will do. However, I have one condition."
Yi Qingju motioned for him to continue.
An De exchanged looks with his wife, seeing encouragement from her, then said, "May I work on your pig farm, Miss? I can help you manage it. I have many years of experience in the trade. I may be useless otherwise, but with pigs I know them best."
Yi Qingju smiled. "No need for you to say it. I was just thinking the same thing. It would be wonderful if you're willing, Boss."
Discussing such a huge matter, the two even forgot to eat their meals, immersed in talking things over. The deeper they went, the more dumbfounded was An De's gaze towards Yi Qingju.
It was as if the young girl before him was not a young maiden, but a pig farming veteran of equal experience as himself.
At the same time——
Happy Children's Kindergarten
When the teacher called Qi Xinian's name, Little Dumpling who had been concentrating on drawing something immediately put down his pen. On his way out he dragged along the depressed An Zuoran beside him.
Seeing this, the teacher did not say anything.
Just stepping out, Qi Xinian was about to ask his little brother how his mom was doing when, looking up to see the man who did not match the kindergarten's aesthetic at all, his eyes like black grapes instantly lit up.
"Uncle!"
He trotted over happily.
Looking at the beaming Little Dumpling, Qi Weiran rubbed his fingers. Still he did not hug him.
Qi Xinian was used to it by now. After the joy, he hugged Qi Weiran's leg and peeked behind him.
"Where's Yi Qingju?"
Qi Weiran glanced at Zhang Wei by his side. The latter immediately explained, "Little Master, the Lady is at the hospital."
Hearing hospital, Qi Xinian let go and turned to look at the anxious An Zuoran behind him.
Zhang Wei continued, "The little friend's mother is fine now. Sir is here to pick you up to visit them at the hospital."
Qi Weiran nodded slightly.
If not for receiving word that Yi Qingju had not yet exited the ward, Qi Xinian would have had no one to fetch him.
It must be known, when he coughed that day, Yi Qingju had stayed barely half an hour before leaving.
Although it was also due to his own attitude, somehow he still felt inexplicably irritated.
The more he thought back to it, the more he discovered that the woman really only cared about him superficially.
How did he not realize it earlier?
Could it be his 5.0 vision deteriorated without him knowing?
