"Hello, who is it?"
Hu Tianhan saw an unfamiliar number and answered the phone.
"Hu Tianhan, it's Bai Suxiang!"
Sensing Bai Suxiang's unusual tone, Hu Tianhan raised his voice and deliberately said, "Yo, big beauty, what brings you to call me?"
"I'm asking you, did you monopolize the vegetable supply in Sandong City?"
Upon hearing Bai Suxiang's question, Hu Tianhan knew what was going on. Monopolizing was pretty much true, thanks to guidance from a certain expert. Most importantly, he had inexplicably obtained passes to enter and exit the train station. Of course, it came with a mission. The boss demanded profit, and the more, the better. The underlying connections and operations were all handled.
Hu Tianhan saw no need to explain these business matters to Bai Suxiang.
"Monopolize? Miss, you must have read too many newspapers! I'm just a small employee, working for a company. How could I possibly monopolize Sandong City's vegetable supply? You're overestimating me!" Hu Tianhan said patiently.
"You? Don't do anything wicked or against your conscience!"
"Yo, are you concerned about me? Thanks! After this is over, let's grab a meal and watch a movie together!" Hu Tianhan said, half-jokingly, half-probing.
"Who wants to eat and watch a movie with you! I'm warning you, if you're really doing something unethical, heaven won't let you off! Those vegetables were meant to be free for the citizens, and you intercepted them..."
"Miss, we were classmates, you can't look down on me like that. No matter how poor I am, Hu Tianhan, I wouldn't do such a thing! What you're saying is getting more and more outrageous! Alright, I'm busy here, we'll talk later!" Hu Tianhan retorted irritably and hung up the phone. If it weren't for a lingering shred of good feeling, he wouldn't have bothered listening for so long. Besides, soon he'd be the richest man in Sandong City. Not just Bai Suxiang, but even TV stars would come and go at his beck and call.
Apart from the boss, no one else could boss him around. Even though all the money he earned went to the boss, the boss had stated from the beginning that after ensuring a fixed monthly income, the rest would be his. As for the fixed income, the boss always said there was no rush. In other words, as of now, all the money was in his account. A rough estimate suggested that in just a few days, he had made millions. This was what it meant to get rich! Thinking of this, Hu Tianhan was secretly delighted.
Bai Suxiang, after hanging up, let out a sigh of relief and calmed down. Recalling her actions, she realized she had been a bit too impulsive, unlike herself. If anyone had been asked so directly, would they have admitted it? She didn't know what was wrong with her lately; she often felt worried or down. Sometimes, she'd wonder about Liu Sandao and Fu Ruhai and how they were doing.
"Ring ring!"
Bai Suxiang saw it was Liu Sandao's call. Speak of the devil. She immediately picked up.
"Where are you guys? Do you know many people have died!" Bai Suxiang blurted out. She had initially wanted to scold them for being so late, which led to so many deaths. But she held back, her tone just a little sharp.
"We're in Lishui! Where are you?"
"I'm at home, where else!" Bai Suxiang's tone held a hint of complaint.
"Come to Lishui! As soon as possible!" Liu Sandao said directly, not dwelling on her tone.
"How can I get there? Everything is locked down outside, I can't get out. Do I have to fly?" Su Dan Novel Network
"Of course! Here's what you do: arrange things at home, then come over."
...
On the phone, Liu Sandao explained how to get there. Bai Suxiang followed his instructions, placing a cup of clear water in the east-facing part of her room, then lighting three sticks of incense. She bowed three times and immediately lost consciousness. When she woke up, she was already in Lishui City.
"Hahaha, you're finally here. With everyone gathered, let's get to work!" Fu Ruhai said with a smile. He and Liu Sandao had conducted some experiments, mixing the 'Jieyou Powder' directly into the nutrient solutions through magic. The results were not ideal; it seemed the Jieyou Powder didn't integrate well. For this, Liu Sandao thought of another method.
Old Ancestor Fuling had instructed that one must uphold "credibility" in all matters. Interpreting this literally, it meant "believe and it works, doubt and it's useless!" Whether this interpretation was correct or not, the practical results were good. He transformed into an old doctor and opened a small clinic on the street. The plague situation in Lishui City was not severe, with only a few people infected who had returned from Sandong. The rest were not infected. However, the black mist shrouding the entire street had noticeably increased. Once the black mist reached a certain level, the spirits could easily plant their "wedges" by simply approaching people's bodies. Only by severing this connection in the initial stages could the spread of the plague be fundamentally curbed.
They had expected that in this day and age, no one would believe in the efficacy of such a small clinic, especially as the plague spread. But some people still fell ill. Their medicine was cheap and very effective, particularly for colds. Gradually, more and more people came. More people was generally good, but given their identities, and as a precaution, the two decided to train Bai Suxiang, so they could operate from the shadows. Crucially, the aftermath of the heavenly court's affairs had not been resolved. If any disputes arose, they wouldn't be able to continue their treatment.
Liu Sandao explained some of these matters to Bai Suxiang. Bai Suxiang nodded repeatedly. This was a war, a great battle for life, and she had no choice but to bear the responsibility. Once everything was arranged, Bai Suxiang took her seat as the primary physician at the clinic.
"Hey, why has the doctor changed today! Where is Doctor Liu!" a patient who entered the clinic asked.
"He..."
"I'm here. Today, my apprentice will see everyone." Liu Sandao said, walking out from the back and sitting at a nearby table.
"Her? Is she capable? She's so young, I'm not confident." The person shook their head, not quite believing Bai Suxiang. Hearing this, Bai Suxiang, who was already a bit nervous, became even more so, her face burning hot. She had no foundation in medical skills whatsoever; if not forced, she would never have sat in this position.
"Hahaha, don't worry. She's been practicing medicine elsewhere for three years. These minor ailments are no problem!" Fu Ruhai walked out from the back, smiling. Hearing him say this, Bai Suxiang felt even more embarrassed and lowered her head in shame.
"Just trust her to examine you. We're right here beside you; if she says anything incorrect, I'll correct her promptly!"