After resting enough, Cheng You had the energy to open red envelopes and sort through the gifts everyone had sent.
Among them, the gift from Qi Yang was the heaviest.
A television set, and a lot of popular fabrics from Yan City.
It was a pity that Wu Jing Village had no electricity, so the television couldn't be watched at the moment and had to be put aside.
It was placed together with the radio from Qi Cheng Yan.
The sewing machine was also placed in a corner, likely to gather dust.
Cheng You tried sewing herself but found she had no talent for it, ultimately choosing to give up.
While sorting through things, she saw the ginseng she had bought from Zhen Zhen.
She had taken it home before, but was so busy with Zhen Zhen's matters, and then immediately with wedding preparations, that she had forgotten all about it.
She quickly made ginseng pills and planned to give them to Zhang Fuhai when he came.
"Uncle Hai, don't say you got them from me when you give them."
Lin Changhe could tell at a glance that he was stubborn, and if he knew the items were from Uncle Li, he definitely wouldn't eat them.
Zhang Fuhai nodded, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
Zhou Yunru walked over and worked quietly beside Cheng You.
"Zhao Lifang's wedding date has been set."
Cheng You felt no ripple in her heart; this outcome was not unexpected.
"When?"
"In a few days. They'll just have a simple banquet and invite family over for a meal. No matter how much we persuade her, it won't be as effective as her own mother's words."
No matter how much Wang Hongxia doted on her daughter, it couldn't compare to Zhao Yunlin.
If Zhao Lifang broke off the engagement now, she would offend the Wen family, which would indirectly affect Zhao Yunlin.
Upon hearing this, Cheng You asked, "Does the Wen family have anyone in the supply and marketing cooperative?"
"No, but Zhao Yunlin wants to build a house in the commune, and he asked the Wen family to help find connections to get approval for a piece of land. My in-laws are already raising money to help him build the house."
Cheng You realized, "So that's how it is."
Things began to connect.
Cheng Tao and the Wen family had reached a deal, marrying Zhao Lifang off. The Wen family would resolve a major concern, and in return, they would help Zhao Yunlin get a piece of land.
Zhao Yunlin and Cheng Tao were indeed a good match.
"Cheng You, what are you thinking about?"
Cheng You shook her head, "Nothing."
...
A few days later, Zhang Fuhai came again.
He informed her that Cheng You's drugstore license had been approved and she had obtained a production permit.
Cheng You herself had named it Zhen Shan Tang.
The medicine jars she had ordered from the factory would also be engraved with these three characters.
"Uncle Hai, thank you so much this time."
Zhang Fuhai waved his hand, "Let's not be so formal. If you really want to thank me, then hurry up and make that heat-relief medicine."
It would be best if it could be developed before the busy farming season, as it would sell well then.
"Okay, I'll get on it."
Cheng You went to the back to check on her medicinal herbs.
It turned out that with the blessing of the dew, even though she had no planting experience, she could still grow medicinal herbs well.
Later, she cleared another piece of land at her own home to grow commonly used medicinal herbs.
Uncle Li was pulling weeds in the field; he would come and tidy up in his spare time.
"Although medicinal herbs are harvested at most once a year, and some even longer, the quality of your herbs is excellent. If they can be grown on a large scale, the harvest won't be bad."
Cheng You heard him and asked, "Uncle, do you want the villagers to plant them together?"
"Farming the land, you don't earn much money all year round. If there's an additional income, it can improve their lives."
He wasn't someone who cared about the country and its people, but he just thought of it and said it.
Besides, if the village could grow them on a large scale, Cheng You wouldn't lack medicinal herbs.
Of course, this wasn't that simple.
At the very least, to rally everyone to plant together, they would first have to get past Cheng Tianhua.
Cheng You thought for a moment, "I'll talk to my dad."
She didn't know if he would agree, but Cheng You still wanted to try.
In the countryside, there wasn't much of anything, except for the vast, sparsely populated land.
In the evening, she brought it up with Qi Cheng Yan.
Qi Cheng Yan didn't say whether it was good or bad, just told her to make her own decision.
"If you want to do it, then do it."
Cheng You leaned against his chest and said leisurely, "I really like Wu Jing Village. This is where I was born and raised. Although there are many people I dislike here, I sincerely hope this place can get better and better."
Qi Cheng Yan responded with a low hum, "It will, it will get better and better."
Leaning against his chest, Cheng You drifted off to sleep hazily.
The next morning, she went out to find Cheng Tianhua.
Cheng Tianhua was not surprised to see her and smiled kindly, asking if she had eaten.
"I've eaten."
Cheng Tianhua ignored her indifference and said with a smile, "Even if you didn't come, Dad was going to look for you."
Cheng You asked, "Why are you looking for me?"
"It's like this, Yunlin and Cheng Tao want to build a house in the commune, but they're still a bit short on money. Dad wants to ask you for a loan."
Song Yulian quickly assured her, "It's just a loan. When we have money, we'll definitely return it to you. Your dad said he can give you an IOU."
Cheng Tianhua advised her earnestly, "Cheng You, we are family after all, your solid support. If we are well, then you can be well. You got married not long ago, and only your sister-in-law from your husband's family came, which shows that Qi Cheng Yan's family doesn't think much of you. If Qi Cheng Yan ever does anything to wrong you in the future, Dad can support you."
Cheng You chuckled, "The so-called support requires a prerequisite. If I help Cheng Tao, you'll support me; if I don't help, then I'm not your daughter anymore? Dad, every word you say makes me feel extremely disheartened."
Cheng Tianhua paused for a moment, feeling a sudden emptiness in his heart.
But for the past more than ten years, Cheng Tao had suffered outside; wasn't it natural for him to dote on Cheng Tao more?
"Cheng You, we are all family, why bother with so much calculation? Will Dad harm you?"
"You won't harm me, but the people around you will."
Hearing her words, Song Yulian's tears flowed immediately, and she cried out about being wronged.
"I've been married into this family for so long, when have I ever harmed you!"
Cheng You retorted, "Aunt Lian really has a forgetful nature. Time passes, and you forget what you've done, but I, the victim, still remember."
Cheng Tianhua waved his hand, signaling Song Yulian to go inside first.
Cheng You said, "Dad, is there anything else? Just say it all at once."
She would refuse them all then.
Cheng Tianhua did have something more to say, "It's like this, I see Qi Cheng Yan has given you many things, and you don't know how to use the sewing machine. Why don't you move back home and make clothes for your Aunt Lian? If you need clothes made, you can also send the fabric over, and let your Aunt Lian help you make them."
Cheng You's ears were overwhelmed. She dug at her ear, looking languid.
"Dad, besides eyeing my things, do you have nothing else to talk to me about?"
"What kind of talk is that... Fine, Dad admits, we are a bit strapped for cash, but I'm your father, what's wrong with asking you for a few things?"
"Nothing's wrong, I refuse. Can I talk about my matters with you now?" Cheng You said calmly.