Perhaps it was time to go home!
After breakfast, Wang Xiaomei left Li Mei's house with the medicine, citing a family emergency.
Li Mei was puzzled but didn't think much of it, considering the Wang family's wealth.
Er Zhu naturally saw through Wang Xiaomei's intentions but said nothing.
Whether Wang Xiaomei stayed or left had no impact on the patient's condition. Since she wanted to go, why should he stop her?
After seeing Wang Xiaomei off, Er Zhu went to the fields and distributed the medicinal herb seedlings to Feitou and the others.
As soon as he returned home, he suddenly noticed the large empty plot of land in the backyard.
The backyard had been neglected since Big Brother Wang's death, and now he felt like planting something.
After all, he had the "Ten Thousand Things Nourishing Method," so anything he planted would grow!
"Er Zhu, what are you thinking about again?"
As Er Zhu was surveying the backyard, Aunt Wang, who happened to be passing by, asked with a smile.
Although her face was full of smiles, Er Zhu still saw the mockery behind them!
The events of the past few weeks had indeed shocked Aunt Wang, but she attributed it all to Er Zhu's good luck!
Heaven has endowed me with talents that are meant to be used; Er Zhu was still alive simply because he was lucky!
"Nothing, I want to plant cherry trees here!"
Although Er Zhu guessed Aunt Wang's thoughts, he was too lazy to argue with her and casually pointed to the backyard.
"Cherries? Hahaha..."
Aunt Wang was stunned at first, then her laughter grew louder.
Everyone knew that cherry trees had extremely demanding requirements for their growing environment, soil, and water. That's why, despite the high price of cherries in their area, no one dared to plant them.
To think that Er Zhu would dare! Only a fool would be so bold!
"Er Zhu, cherries are delicious, but the trees are difficult to grow. Are you sure you want to plant them?"
Aunt Wang's eyes darted around as she struggled to suppress her laughter and asked sarcastically.
"Yes, I'll plant them. Cherries are so expensive; only a fool wouldn't plant them!"
Er Zhu nodded emphatically, looking at the plot of land in the backyard with confidence.
Difficult to grow? That didn't exist for him!
Not only would his cherry trees be easy to plant, but they wouldn't be limited by the season!
Er Zhu had already flipped open the "Ten Thousand Things Nourishing Method," and various herbal formulas appeared before his eyes.
He didn't hesitate. Er Zhu ignored Aunt Wang and quickly went inside to prepare the herbs.
Seeing Er Zhu's hurried demeanor, a trace of contempt flashed in Aunt Wang's eyes:
"Go ahead and plant them. You'll lose all your money!"
In just one day, Er Zhu had planted the cherry trees.
Hearing that Er Zhu was planting cherries, the villagers all came to watch the spectacle, though most came to mock.
"Er Zhu, if you have extra money, you can give it to me. There's no need to waste it like this!"
"Exactly. Those cherry trees are difficult to grow. If you succeed, I'll twist my head off and give it to you!"
"Er Zhu, I support you. Please plant them carefully!"
...
All sorts of voices reached Er Zhu's ears. Seeing the villagers' sarcastic smiles, Er Zhu smirked.
So they all came to laugh at him!
Unfortunately for them, it was difficult to laugh at him!
Er Zhu ignored them, standing with his hands behind his back and looking at the meter-tall cherry trees.
Li Mei stood beside him, listening to the villagers' mockery. Although she wanted to speak up for Er Zhu, she didn't know what to say.
Her husband had fallen ill due to losing money planting cherries!
Thinking of those cherry trees that only grew branches and leaves but bore no fruit, Li Mei's heart pounded!
Seeing that Er Zhu had been ignoring them, the villagers soon dispersed. Li Mei then walked up.
"Er Zhu, our family is wealthy now. Please don't go through all this trouble."
Li Mei glanced at Er Zhu cautiously and said with concern.
"Sister Mei, don't worry. I won't repeat Big Brother Wang's mistakes."
Li Mei was about to tell him about her husband's situation when Er Zhu interrupted her.
Li Mei stared at the smiling Er Zhu, dumbfounded. She wanted to say more, but her words caught in her throat.
"Is Er Zhu living here?"
Suddenly, an old man's voice pulled Li Mei back to reality. Er Zhu and Li Mei quickly went to the front yard.
"Elder Wang, why are you here?"
As Er Zhu entered the yard, he recognized the approaching elder and hurried to meet him.
"Grandpa, are you sure Er Zhu is the person you're looking for? I heard Er Zhu is a fool!"
Just as Er Zhu was about to invite Elder Wang inside, a woman's voice from the doorway expressed confusion and disbelief.
"Xiao Feng, don't talk nonsense!"
Elder Wang's face instantly darkened at her words. He turned and sternly reprimanded her at the doorway.
Meanwhile, Wang Feng, standing at the entrance, was stunned. Her eyes were fixed on Er Zhu.
Damn it, isn't this the guy I argued with over land last time?
And he's a fool!
That means she lost to a fool!
The more Wang Feng thought about it, the angrier she became. She glared with wide eyes and strode in, fuming.
"You've got some nerve, challenging me when you're a fool!"
Elder Wang was about to introduce Er Zhu to Wang Feng, but he didn't expect her to be so disrespectful!
"Xiao Feng, what are you saying? Apologize to Mr. Er Zhu immediately!"
Elder Wang's face grew even darker. He frowned and reprimanded her.
"Grandpa, you've been tricked by him. He's not a divine doctor at all; he's just a fool!"
*Slap!*
Before Wang Feng could finish speaking, a loud slap echoed throughout the small courtyard.
Instantly, a clear handprint appeared on Wang Feng's cheek. She clutched her face, tears welling up in her eyes as she looked at her grandfather.
Her grandfather had hit her?
He hit her for a fool!
She was his most beloved granddaughter!
"What are you looking at? If you don't apologize today, you are not my granddaughter, Wang Weizhong!"
Elder Wang's hands trembled uncontrollably. He looked at Wang Feng with complex emotions and roared.
A few days ago, he had accidentally heard that someone in Shitliu Village was growing ginseng. After some inquiries, he learned it was Er Zhu!
Therefore, he had come uninvited today to discuss cooperation with Er Zhu. But before they could even get to business, Wang Feng had spoken so disrespectfully!
What terrible upbringing!
"I've seen Er Zhu's medical skills with my own eyes, and I've personally confirmed that he can grow ginseng. Do you think a fool can do these things?"
Seeing that Wang Feng remained silent, Elder Wang sighed, his anger intensifying!
The atmosphere became increasingly awkward. Li Mei and Er Zhu didn't know whether to stay or leave.
"I'm sorry!"
After a long while, Wang Feng reluctantly looked at Er Zhu and apologized through gritted teeth.
Although she said she was sorry, Er Zhu knew that Wang Feng now harbored a desire to kill him!
"Er Zhu, I apologize. My granddaughter is young and foolish. Please don't take it to heart."
Seeing Wang Feng apologize, Elder Wang's anger subsided by half. He clasped Er Zhu's hand and said with great apology.