Chapter 1201: Unease Rising Within

Seeing Gu Jin walking over, Qiu Qianghai immediately sprang into action.

He quickly pulled the still engrossed Chen Lao, who was studying the ginseng, and pushed him out the door.

"Chen Lao, it’s really inconvenient to entertain today. I’ll personally invite you for tea some other day when I’m free. Please take your time on the road, I won’t see you off."

Chen Lao got anxious upon hearing this and clung to the door, refusing to leave: "Wait a minute! I haven’t finished looking yet!"

Qiu Qianghai wouldn’t hear of it: "Qingfeng, personally escort Chen Lao out!"

"Yes, boss!"

Li Qingfeng and Qiu Qianghai together escorted Chen Lao out.

"You, you!"

Chen Lao kept stammering ’you’ but couldn’t say a complete sentence, and was thus ushered out of the room by Qiu Qianghai.

The large living room was left with only Qiu Qianghai and Gu Jin staring at each other.

Gu Jin walked slowly towards the coffee table where the ginseng was placed.

Upon seeing this, Qiu Qianghai dashed forward, quickly covered the wooden box, and held it tightly in his arms.

His speed was astonishing.

Gu Jin gave a helpless smile: "Since I brought the item out and delivered it to you, I definitely intend to sell it to you; there’s no need to be so nervous.

"That’s true." Qiu Qianghai nodded, agreeing with Gu Jin’s words.

However, he absolutely refused to put down the wooden box containing the ginseng.

He sat opposite Gu Jin, holding the ginseng, and asked, "What price do you plan to sell this ginseng for?"

Gu Jin spoke indifferently: "You estimate."

Qiu Qianghai lowered his eyes, staring at the ginseng on his lap, and laughed: "This is hard to estimate, what if I quote too low and you’re not satisfied?"

"Then I won’t sell." Gu Jin showed no fear.

Qiu Qianghai’s expression changed: "You said before you would sell it to me!"

"That was under the condition that both parties are satisfied."

The sound of teeth grinding echoed in the living room.

Qiu Qianghai calculated according to market price, coming up with a price he could afford.

"Eight hundred thousand!"

This price practically offered no advantage to Gu Jin; on the contrary, it was a good deal for him.

This was the maximum Qiu Qianghai could offer; any more and he would have to sell to someone else.

Recently, his brother-in-law’s family encountered some issues, causing a temporary financial strain.

Gu Jin gently shook her head, making Qiu Qianghai anxious: "Then what price do you plan to sell for?"

"Eight hundred thousand is a bit low, but it’s not impossible, provided you let me have this room, and buy some things for me as well."

"Alright!" Qiu Qianghai readily agreed.

Gu Jin found a pen and paper in the room, quickly writing something.

After a while, she handed the paper full of needed items to Qiu Qianghai.

The paper listed some herbs, as well as gauze, clothes, and daily necessities. Qiu Qianghai stood up, pounding his chest in assurance: "I’ll have everything delivered to you tonight."

"That would be perfect, I need them by tomorrow."

"Sure! I’ll arrange everything right away."

Qiu Qianghai left with the ginseng, full of delight.

Gu Jin sat in the hotel room’s living room, lost in thought.

Ever since she met An Mingji, it felt like she was trapped in a bizarre circle, never finding a sense of belonging in her heart.

Everything seemed like a bubble, ready to burst at the slightest touch.

A vague unease rose within her heart.

An Mingji’s leg was seriously injured; Gu Jin wasn’t sure if this was his past life.

Ling Qiong’s words still echoed in her mind.

To save An Mingji, she must follow her heart.

Now she just wanted to heal An Mingji’s leg; everything begins today.

No ghouls or demons could hinder her progress.