Honey, you didn't really drugged me, did you?-Chapter 503 - 167 Chen Jie: What, Huang Wan’er is pregnant? (Please subscribe)_2
Chapter 503 -167 Chen Jie: What, Huang Wan’er is pregnant? (Please subscribe)_2
Doctor Liu, the head of the Inner Hall Eight Doctors and the most renowned physician in Mianshui County, was known for his precise diagnoses, earning him the moniker “Liu Yishou.”
He was considered a major figure in Mianshui County’s medical community, and his judgment led in all complex and difficult cases. Other doctors hardly dared to take on a case after hearing Liu Yishou had seen it.
Moreover, what’s more important, Doctor Liu was a staunch supporter of Nan Batian.
During the election for Gang Leader, he was the only one among the Inner Hall Eight Doctors who stood behind Nan Batian. The others, like Bai Wenjing, supported Peng Shizhong, leading to a rift among the famous medical group that once had its fame spread across Huangzhou Prefecture.
Each returned to their hometown, leaving only Liu Yishou in charge of the entire Inner Hall, hence Nan Batian trusted him immensely.
Just as Shunzi was about to leave the house, he saw Du Juan approaching from a distance. Noticing Shunzi preparing to leave, she asked, “Hey, Shunzi, are you going out?”
Du Juan had good social skills and recognized many people within the guild.
Turning to look at her, Shunzi replied, “Oh, Miss Du Juan, yes, I’m heading out. The Gang Leader has asked me to invite Doctor Liu to come and examine the lady of the house!”
Hearing this, Du Juan’s face instantly changed color, and her eyes widened in panic. Going to find Liu Yishou to examine the lady of the house, this…
What to do? Liu Yishou was someone who never missed diagnosing complications. Could the lady’s pregnancy stay hidden from him?
Impossible, it absolutely couldn’t be hidden!
Once Doctor Liu started his examination, wouldn’t everything be exposed?
At that moment, would the lady… would she still be alive?
“Miss Du Juan, Miss Du Juan?”
At this moment, Shunzi looked at Du Juan, puzzled. What was wrong with Du Juan today? Why did she seem so absentminded?
A look of confusion crossed Shunzi’s face, while Du Juan came to her senses, though her heart was in turmoil. She had to appear calm.
She then smiled and said, “Oh, it’s nothing. I just remembered the lady wanted to eat grapes, and I forgot to get them for her. Isn’t this causing a delay? I guess I’ll be scolded by the lady again.”
Hearing this, Shunzi said, “No, the lady is such a kind person, she won’t punish you. Well, Miss, I must go now.”
Du Juan replied, “Mm, okay.”
Du Juan nodded; she dared not stop Shunzi from doing his task, and she certainly couldn’t ask him not to do this.
She felt powerless, and she noticed, unbeknownst to her, that two guards had appeared behind her.
Were they watching her?
Du Juan, drenched in sweat and biting her lip, steadied her mind. Don’t panic, don’t panic. Find that spy arranged by Grandpa Chen—now only Grandpa Chen could save the lady.
With this thought, Du Juan took a deep breath.
She then continued on to the fruit storeroom.
In a place like the Fishing Guild Headquarters, the supply of seasonal fruits and vegetables was abundant, managed by specialists.
Du Juan now reached the fruit storeroom.
Old Li, in the storeroom, was inspecting the fruits, checking for any that weren’t fresh. On seeing Du Juan, he immediately came forward to greet her.
“Yo, Miss Du Juan is back. Does the lady need something?”
Hearing this, Du Juan whispered, “Dainty dice with red beans.”
Old Li was taken aback, then looked at Du Juan and responded, “Deeply missing.”
The two exchanged glances, understanding each other, confirming each other’s identity.
That’s right, Old Li from the fruit storeroom was the spy Grandpa Chen had planted, tasked with gathering intelligence and coordinating with the lady.
To protect Huang Wan’er, Chen Jie had even revealed this spy’s identity to her, allowing her to contact him at any time.
Du Juan and Old Li locked eyes when the two guards entered.
Upon seeing them, Old Li laughed, “Haha, brothers, what brings you here? Are you on duty?”
The guards looked at Old Li and said, “Hey, what about you, brother? You’ve got it easy here, and you can eat whatever fruit you want.”
Old Li laughed heartily and pointed at them, “Haha, are you teasing me? You are the Gang Leader’s trusted aides; how can I compare with you? Come, sit down, brothers. The lady wants some fruit; let me serve her first.”
The guards replied, “Mm, you go ahead with your work, we’ll sit here for a bit.”
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Old Li laughed, “How can I make you wait? Just a moment.”
With that, as if performing a magic trick, he pulled out a large watermelon from a nearby well.
“This was delivered this morning, a sweet watermelon from Zhao Family’s Sanshui Pond. I kept two for myself; let’s try one today.”
“Hey, Old Li, hiding such treats, come on, give us some!”
The guards expressed their delight.
In those times, fruits like watermelons weren’t as common as they are today. Knowing that in their era, grain production was low and land resources were scarce, common folks were hardly able to sustain themselves with staple crops, let alone grow watermelons.
Why would they think of it?
Such seasonal fruits and vegetables were a luxury only affluent families could afford, especially those carefully cultivated.
Of course, there were wild fruits in the mountains during that era, but their yield wasn’t reliable, and common people could only occasionally enjoy them.
Thus, this watermelon, in that era, was truly a luxury for ordinary people.
Despite being Nan Batian’s trusted aides, the guards rarely had the opportunity to eat watermelons, especially in the sweltering heat.
Being able to enjoy a well-cooled watermelon was surely a delight, and the guards laughed, “Old Li, you’re really living the good life.”
