The village beauty and me!

"Second Master Liu, you look better and better."

"You speak with such a strong voice, you're truly vigorous for your age," Ma Pingchuan said, full of flattery.

The man who came out from behind the door was an elderly man with simple clothes and gray hair and beard.

He looks to be around sixty years old.

Although not tall, he had a straight back and walked with a powerful and majestic gait.

His face was ashen, and he glanced coldly at Ma Pingchuan. "It's you, kid. How come everyone in the Ma family is so ill-mannered these days?"

"Who gave you the audacity to come here and make such a scene?"

Sweat instantly beaded on Ma Pingchuan's forehead. He quickly pointed to the side and said, "They're the ones who caused the trouble."

"Miss Zhao's subordinates are ignorant and impolite; they deserve to die for offending Master Liu."

This guy really knows how to turn the tables and make false accusations first.

Although Chen Huan was unhappy, he knew he shouldn't say anything more at this moment.

He looked at Zhao Yaru.

They noticed that Zhao Yaru had been standing there quietly the whole time.

Aside from looking at Master Liu with a hint of respect, he did nothing else.

"Miss Zhao, it's been a while."

"Your complexion seems to have changed." Master Liu focused his attention on Zhao Yaru.

When he spoke, he was clearly not as cold and aloof as he was when he was talking to Ma Pingchuan.

This implies a form of differential treatment.

Zhao Yaru smiled and took two steps forward. "Second Master Liu, you're absolutely right. I have indeed improved a bit these past two days."

"How is Cui Cui?"

Master Liu frowned slightly and sighed, "You two really are in the same boat. Cui Cui isn't as lucky as you. Her situation has been getting worse lately."

Chen Huan, who was standing to the side, didn't quite understand what was going on, but seemed to have grasped a vague clue.

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When Ma Pingchuan saw Liu Erye's attitude, he was clearly embarrassed.

But she still said in a flattering tone, "Miss Liu is of noble birth; she will surely recover."

"This time, I specially sourced top-grade rare and precious medicines, all for the purpose of helping Miss Liu recover her health."

Master Liu was initially reluctant to talk to him, but upon hearing that there were rare and precious treasures, his eyes immediately lit up.

Then his gaze turned to Ma Pingchuan, "Really?"

Ma Pingchuan nodded excitedly, "How could I dare to lie in front of you, sir?"

"The medicine is right here. Miss Liu will feel better after using it."

The attendant following behind him was carrying a rather exquisite box.

Show the box right now.

Ma Pingchuan pressed his fingerprint, and the box slowly opened automatically.

There was also an antique wooden box inside.

The moment the box was opened, a very unique fragrance immediately filled the air.

It smells like wood, or perhaps some kind of medicinal scent.

After smelling it, one feels refreshed and invigorated.

That Second Master Liu is clearly a discerning person.

My eyes lit up even more when I saw that wooden box.

"You've got your eye on it, sir." Ma Pingchuan, as if presenting a treasure, slowly opened the box himself.

Inside was a ginseng root that was over ten centimeters long.

Strangely, this ginseng was entirely crimson, as if it were carved from red jade.

It was translucent and crystal clear, with something seemingly flowing slowly inside; one look and you knew it was no ordinary object.

"Blood Ginseng!" Master Liu's voice trembled slightly as he spoke.

Judging from his mental state, he was clearly shocked, and then overjoyed.

"I didn't expect you to be so thoughtful, even managing to find something like this."

"A blood ginseng of this size can indeed give Cuicui a chance to live." Master Liu, who had previously been indifferent to Ma Pingchuan, actually praised him.

While Ma Pingchuan spoke modestly and politely, a more smug expression unconsciously appeared on his face.

At the same time, he didn't forget to glance at Zhao Yaru with a hint of provocation.

Zhao Yaru's expression was not very good.

This time it wasn't an act; I was genuinely frustrated, mixed with a complex mix of emotions I couldn't quite put my finger on.

Chen Huan kept his eyes fixed on the blood ginseng that Master Liu had mentioned.

His expression held a hint of confusion.

I subconsciously took two steps forward, wanting to get a closer look.

But at this moment, Ma Pingchuan simply reached out and closed the wooden box.

He said with a smile, "This item is precious and very special."

"It must be stored in a sealed container made of these high-end materials; otherwise, the medicinal effects will dissipate and be lost, which would be a waste."

He spoke eloquently and seemed to genuinely understand something.

Master Liu nodded slowly, "That's right, that makes sense."

"Since you're so willing, then come with me."

After saying that, he turned around and led the way for Ma Pingchuan.

Ma Pingchuan, head held high, followed closely behind Zhao Yaru and led her into the manor.

His expression still carried a strong sense of provocation and contempt.

He gave Zhao Yaru a cold smile.

Although it wasn't explicitly stated.

But the meaning in their expressions and gestures was already quite clear.

It was tantamount to telling Zhao Yaru, "You don't need to come; coming along will only humiliate you."

"I'm the star of the day."

Zhao Yaru frowned, gave a cold snort, and ignored her.

Chen Huan followed and asked in a low voice, "Who exactly did you bring me to see today?"

"I feel like I'm being schemed against."

Zhao Yaru sighed softly and replied in a low voice, "I didn't lie to you before. I really did come to see a friend of mine."

"The girl I grew up with is named Liu Cuicui."

"It's a pity that, like me, she was frail and sickly from a young age."

"Although it's not genetic, the general situation is similar."

"We have always needed those rare and precious medicines to stay alive."

"Although the Liu family is wealthy and has no shortage of funds, after each time they use high-level drugs to prolong their lives, the requirements for the level of drugs will be even higher if they want the same effect to occur again."

"Climbing higher and higher layer by layer, finding other life-sustaining items has become increasingly difficult."

Zhao Yaru sighed softly as she finished speaking.

Then he looked at Chen Huan with a meaningful gaze.

"So, you're planning to trick me into coming here to see your best friend, is that it?" Chen Huan frowned and voiced her suspicions.

Zhao Yaru blushed slightly, feeling a little embarrassed.

He stammered, "This can't really be considered deception."

"Actually, there's nothing to hide from you about this information."

"My main concern is that you are too confident... If you are here for medical treatment, there might be some risks."

Chen Huan grinned, "Why do you have to be so subtle?"

"You're just afraid that I'll overdo it with my bravado, end up not curing the illness, offend everyone here, and then drag you down with me."

Zhao Yaru's expression grew increasingly embarrassed. Although she didn't give a direct answer, her meaning was clear.