Saving System: Calm Down, My Fleeing Host!-Chapter 24: Agreement Reached

At this moment, the teacup pressed heavily on the other end of the silver note, making Cheng Xiaoxiao unable to pull it out.

"I can gather the goods, and I don’t even have to ask your intentions, but..." Staring directly at the person in front of him, he spoke in a deep voice, "Last time, the herbal medicine prescription you used for me, give me a copy."

Cheng Xiaoxiao didn’t react for a while, "What prescription?"

"The cave."

Only then did Cheng Xiaoxiao realize, "You want the Hemostatic Medicine I used last time to save you?"

"What, unwilling?"

This person wasn’t unconscious for a whole night? How could he remember what medicine I used? Truly a troublesome guy.

"I can give you the prescription, but besides these two hundred taels for me, I still want fifty farm tools." Is my sister’s prescription so easy to get?

"Agreed."

Han Er, upon receiving a signal from his master, quickly bowed with a clasped fist, "Understood!"

Then he turned to Cheng Xiaoxiao, "I wonder when Miss Cheng needs these?"

"Of course, the sooner the better." She wouldn’t mind receiving them tomorrow! Though that’s not realistic, "How about three days?"

"No problem, Han Er, fetch the pen and ink."

Why fetch pen and ink? If three days isn’t possible, five is okay too, I’m easy to negotiate with, no need for a contract!

... Could it be that I have to write the prescription? I should say I’ve only studied for half a month and know over a thousand characters, probably at kindergarten level?

The names of herbs are either too complicated or too niche; it’s not that I’m uneducated, it’s that my cultural foundation is so deep that you ancient folks can’t fathom it!

Sensing her host’s thoughts, the system in Cheng Xiaoxiao’s mind laughed, "Pfft!"

What are you laughing at? Am I wrong? Do I want to be illiterate? I’ve worked really hard, who learns over a thousand characters in half a month, this pace is a definite top student profile, right!

Yes, yes, yes, the host is very impressive, keep it up!

Cheng Xiaoxiao argued rationally with the system in her mind, leaving the two outside hanging, and when she came to her senses, the pen, ink, paper, and inkstone were already laid out on the table.

Looking at these things, she wanted to say, why such trouble, give my sister a ballpoint pen, and I can write you five thousand words... "Hehe! This, my handwriting is not very good, don’t sully your eyes, how about I dictate, and let this Brother Han write for me!"

Seeing the awkward smile of this girl, Yanlan understood somewhat, perhaps village girls didn’t have the conditions and opportunities to read and write! Speaking thus, he turned, dipped the ink with the saucer, and prepared to write.

Cheng Xiaoxiao was a bit surprised, the big boss was going to do it himself! She immediately began to dictate: "Seven qian of Bletilla, five qian of Crane Grass, eight qian of Puhuang, five qian of Chuanxiong, five qian of Ramie Root, ten qian of Small Thistle, eight qian of Bamboo Yellow, twelve qian of Lotus Seed Heart..."

This serious and focused look, this pen-holding posture, clearly steady and strong, the brush danced like a dragon, grand and magnificent, leaving Cheng Xiaoxiao dumbfounded, how handsome! Indeed, a man working seriously is the most handsome.

Having finished writing the prescription, when turning back, he met Cheng Xiaoxiao’s starry-eyed gaze, filled with surprise and fondness she couldn’t hide, even with a tinge of admiration, but no desire or possession.

Could it be that his personal charm has decreased... maybe... the little girl hasn’t matured yet! That would be best, as long as she’s not like the noble girls in the city, always so senseless, he’s quite approachable.

The self-consoling man placed a hand, clenched to a fist, against his lips, "Ahem!" twice.

Only then did Cheng Xiaoxiao come back to her senses. How did she get lovestruck? Dangerous, this isn’t some young pretty boy, even if he were... he’d be a fierce one, better admired from afar!

Caught red-handed, Cheng Xiaoxiao wasn’t embarrassed at all, "Take care of the prescription, I’ll happily accept these hundred taels, I still have things to do, so I won’t disturb Mr. Yan any longer, goodbye."

Saying this, she turned and left without hesitation, Han Er somewhat speechless, this girl..... "Master, do you see, this Miss Cheng crosses the river and dismantles the bridge, even the noble girls of the county wouldn’t dare to..."

Yanlan raised his hand to interrupt Han Er’s words, "No matter, quickly prepare the little girl’s things, we should set off too." As Yanlan’s words fell, cracks sounded on the teacup.

Immediately, Han Er felt a chill on his back, yet a bit of excitement, they were about to act, after so many brothers died, it has pushed their Princely Heir to this extent, they swear to use blood to pay tribute.

Suppressing the chill, he replied, "Understood, this time, the full force of the Dark Pavilion will be activated, we will make those people repay their blood debts with blood."

"Mm, quickly have Han Yi take this prescription to Elder Qi." The sooner the prescription is made, the fewer casualties this time; thinking of something further, he instructed Han Er, "Also, assign someone to keep an eye on this girl."

Han Er was surprised, perhaps the master truly fancied this girl, "If the master likes, you can..."

"Han Er." His imposing and cool voice interrupted Han Er’s words, the coldness in the room increased by threefold.

Han Er immediately surrendered, "I don’t dare, I’ll handle it right away." After saying that, he vanished in the blink of an eye, afraid that his loose lips would land him back in the camp’s dark training ground, worse than death, just thinking about it sent chills up his spine.

As a gust of whirlwind swept by, Cheng Xiaoxiao turned her head but saw nothing. It was strange, why was there a sudden wind just now? Looking around at the tree leaves, there wasn’t much wind today! Could it be..... she quickly stopped the wild thoughts in her mind, fearing nothing in broad daylight.

The people in the room looked at the silly girl in the courtyard, and the corners of their mouth unintentionally turned up.

Unaware of being mocked, Cheng Xiaoxiao said, "Did you remember, Brother Dashan? From now on, just call me Xiaoxiao, I’ll be heading back now, bye-bye!"

Cheng Dashan, looked blankly as he raised his hand and imitated, "Bye..." a bit awkward, not understanding the meaning, probably meant see you later! He didn’t dwell on it, bending over to pick up the wood and resumed chopping.

This scene was fully taken in by Yanlan; this girl has many secrets.

Returning home, Cheng Xiaoxiao was immediately pulled into the main room by Erya as soon as she arrived at the door, where a group of people were in discussion. Seeing Cheng Xiaoxiao enter, they hurriedly called, "Xiaoxiao, we are just discussing the profit sharing with the Clan Leaders..."

Such an important matter isn’t usually something a little girl can participate in, but Cheng Xiaoxiao’s unique herbal processing skills make her voice certainly authoritative.

The village chief also said, "Since we can’t agree amongst ourselves, why not let Xiaoxiao decide."

The Clan Leader’s face looked unpleasant, speaking in a heavy voice, "Big girl has good skills, indispensable, but she is a Cheng and part of the Cheng Family; contributing to the clan is expected."

Ugh! Cheng Xiaoxiao thought the village folks were easy to deal with, this Clan Leader is somewhat old-fashioned!

Previously when she went missing in Mang Mountain, the Clan Leader had also let many laborers from the clan drop their work to help search the mountain for her, she thought he was a good one, but now he’s playing the part as an opportunist, showing interest in profit distribution. 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

Speaking of which, 90% of the village bears the Cheng surname, divided into two branches: the Clan Leader’s branch originated from a legitimate wife of their great-grandfather; those times were better, yet not to the extent of taking concubines, while the Village Chief’s branch was the result of a fleeting romance, back then the two branches were like water and fire, it has only been after years of getting along that things have slightly improved.

However... the Village Chief’s branch held little sway until the Village Chief passed the exam to become a Scholar and thus the Village Chief, that the clan slowly ceased its disdain, though he faced much trouble, through years of effort, he managed to break the previous imbalance, and earned the respect and position he holds today.