Chapter 38 - 37: A Child’s Way of Thinking

Chapter 38: Chapter 37: A Child’s Way of Thinking

Cheng Qingqing immediately felt delighted and nodded repeatedly, saying, "Thank you, Jing. I’m willing to do anything!"

For the next two days, Cheng Qingqing reported to Xu Jing’s house on time every day to help Xu Jing make medicine.

In her free time, she would hold a medical book and read, while Xu Jing occasionally gave her some pointers.

Xu Jing discovered that Cheng Qingqing actually had quite a talent for medicine; her previous lack of skill was mainly because she started learning too late.

According to her, she only started learning medicine in earnest at the age of twelve, but later her father’s health wasn’t good, and he didn’t have much energy to teach her, so she had to teach herself most of the time.

Thus, she ended up learning in an odd and mismatched manner.

After a few pointers on key issues from Xu Jing, she suddenly became enlightened and learned more and more effectively.

Xu Jing couldn’t help but feel gratified, thinking about how much money she could make alone by seeing patients. Of course, she needed to train more people so they could be the main earners!

Her ultimate dream was to lie down comfortably at home doing nothing, letting others earn money for her, and she would just count money in her free time.

She felt like she could see a glimmer of hope for her ideal life!

That day, after Xu Jing and Cheng Qingqing had been busy all morning, one of them lay on the long couch in the courtyard to rest, while the other sat next to her, studying a medical book intently.

Chunyang and Chunxiang had been busy these past few days tidying up and arranging their new home. Besides the times they were needed to serve, they were often too busy to be seen.

Suddenly, a few knocks came from the direction of the main gate. The knocking was very light and weak, as if a child was playfully throwing a few pebbles at their door. If the courtyard hadn’t been very quiet, they might not have heard it.

Cheng Qingqing lifted her head from the medical book, confused, "I think I heard someone knocking, but did I hear it wrong?"

As soon as she said this, a few more light and small knocks came from the main gate.

This time, it was certain they didn’t hear wrong!

Cheng Qingqing immediately stood up and said, "Jing, I’ll help you open the door."

Xu Jing also sat up and looked towards the main gate not far away.

Such a gentle knock didn’t seem like it came from an adult.

Moreover, the knocking was particularly polite, with only three knocks each time and only knocking again after not hearing a response.

It was a well-mannered visitor.

A strange feeling arose inexplicably in her heart, and she couldn’t help but stand up, following behind Cheng Qingqing.

Cheng Qingqing had already opened the gate. She first instinctively looked ahead—no one was there.

She was slightly taken aback and subconsciously lowered her gaze, immediately feeling a bit surprised.

She saw outside the door, standing there properly, was a Yuwa dressed in a bean green round-collar robe, looking like a small, soft sprout, holding an exquisite wooden box, looking up at her with an expression on his face that seemed... disappointed?

Isn’t this the little kid who was peeking outside their clinic the other day? Why is he here?

At this time, Xu Jing also saw the little kid outside the door, and her premonition suddenly became true. Unable to help it, she curved her lips, her brows and eyes smiling, "Little one, we meet again."

Upon hearing this, the little kid’s eyes, like black glass, suddenly lit up. He tilted his small head to look past Cheng Qingqing at Xu Jing, his eyes curling up with joy.

The difference in expression when he saw Cheng Qingqing just now was like heaven and earth.

Cheng Qingqing opened her mouth, clicking her tongue with envy, "Hey, you little one, last time Jing and I both coaxed you, but you only recognize Jing?"

The little kid showed no intention of paying her any mind, keeping his eyes fixed on Xu Jing. Seeing Xu Jing come out, he immediately scuttled forward, standing in front of Xu Jing, looking up with a face full of expectation, his black eyes hiding a kind of deep affection from the bone.

Xu Jing’s heart softened under his gaze, and she squatted down to meet his eyes but saw the Yuwa in front of her pushing the box he was holding towards her, softly saying, "Here."

Xu Jing was slightly taken aback, "For me?"

Yuwa nodded heavily, his mouth curving up with some shyness, saying, "They say these are the best; I’ve tasted them all for you."

There seemed to be a bit of flattery and nervousness in his little expression.

Cheng Qingqing was already hit by a string of facts to the point where she felt she no longer had the right to be jealous. She focused intently on the box Yuwa was holding and said in surprise, "Isn’t this box from Huachun Garden?"

Huachun Garden might not be the most popular pastry shop in Anping County, but it’s definitely the most upscale one, using the best and most expensive materials. It is said that the recipes for their pastries are transmitted from the imperial city, praised by even the nobility there.

Cheng Qingqing didn’t have many hobbies in her daily life; she just loved eating snacks and pastries. However, because Huachun Garden’s pastries were too costly, she could only buy some preserved fruits to satisfy her craving.

And these boxes were only given when a certain amount of pastries were purchased!

Don’t be fooled by this kid’s young age, it seems he’s quite the moneyed consumer!

Xu Jing was stunned for a moment before she reached out to take the box.

Yuwa immediately looked at her with anticipation.

Under such pure and innocent expectant eyes, even a man made of stone would be unable to withstand it. Xu Jing smiled slightly and opened the box, pausing momentarily.

The box was neatly filled with pastries; there were four kinds in total—green bean cake, honeycomb cake, almond cookies, and small brown sugar twists that could be eaten in one bite.

All these pastries were exquisitely beautiful, but oddly, each pastry had a small missing piece as if some small animal had carefully taken a bite out of it.

Xu Jing recalled Yuwa’s earlier words, "I’ve tasted them all for you," and couldn’t help but feel at a loss for words.

Is this the thought process of a child? Truly unexpected.

Xiao Huai’an looked at the woman before him with anticipation, remembering clearly that the bag from which Mom took the candied fruits last time was labeled with the three words Huachun Garden; Mom certainly must like pastries from there.

This morning, he pestered Xianyun to take him to Huachun Garden to buy all the delicious pastries and brought them back.

However, the woman before him merely stared at the box of pastries without speaking for a long time. Her expression was unreadable, but it certainly couldn’t be associated with happiness.

Xiao Huai’an’s initially nervous and expectant feeling gradually cooled. He frowned slightly and bit his lip, saying, "You don’t like them?"

Xu Jing snapped back to reality, seeing the little face that had already dimmed in front of her, feeling an endless surge of guilt in her heart. Without thinking, she picked up a small twist from the box, took a small bite with a smile, and said, "How could that be? I really like them. Thank you, Chang Xiao."

Only after taking a bite did she realize she had picked the twist with a missing piece and bites right next to it.

Oh well, after all, the other party is just a little kid, nothing to mind...

Xiao Huai’an’s eyes brightened all at once.

Mom, just like Dad, was willing to eat food he had eaten before.

Xianyun said it means that person is very close to him.

Xiao Huai’an’s mouth curved up high, his little face filled with satisfaction, saying crisply, "If you like, I’ll bring more for you in the future."

Xu Jing glanced in surprise. Before she could say anything, the child turned, his small feet tapping quickly, and in a short while, he was out of sight.

So, what exactly did this child come here to do?