Jing Shao is infertile, but his nanny is pregnant with his child.

Two jars of mud moxibustion were originally enough for Zhou Jianguo to use throughout the winter. Now that one jar has been sold, people will definitely buy it again once they know it's effective.

So the next day, Lu Yan told Wang Jin to buy three more portions according to the order she had written last time.

This time, Lu Yan used her own money.

Wang Jin was very efficient; he bought everything on the same day and even took it to the health center to be ground into powder.

The volcanic mud from last time is still in use, enough for this time.

If Lu Yan wanted to run the mud moxibustion business long-term, she couldn't keep relying on Wang Jin. So, that day, Lu Yan discussed the cooperation with Wang Jin.

Upon hearing that Lu Yan wanted to partner with him in business, Wang Jin waved his hands repeatedly.

"Comrade Lu Yan, I am a soldier and cannot engage in speculation. Just tell me what you need."

Lu Yan smiled, "I can't let you work for me for free. Don't worry, I won't tell anyone. You just need to help me buy the ingredients and stir them while making it. I'll give you two yuan for every jar I make. This isn't some shady business; it's for treating people's illnesses, so there won't be any problems."

Lu Yan didn't want to owe favors if she could solve things with money.

Wang Jin did not agree immediately, but instead looked at Zhou Yanchen who was not far away.

Zhou Yan nodded to him.

Wang Jin then agreed, "Okay, then just tell me what kind of physical work you need."

Lu Yan grinned, as if she could see a lot of money flying towards her.

Zhou Yanchen watched from a distance, lost in thought.

In the afternoon, as soon as Zhou Yanxing got home, before he could even throw his schoolbag onto the stretcher, his third brother called him over.

"Third Brother, what's wrong?"

Zhou Yanchen looked at him. "I heard that you paid extra for Lu Yan's massage?"

Zhou Yanxing nodded. "Yeah, bro, why are you asking this?"

"How much was added?"

"piece."

"After you finish eating, go find her and tell her that you'll give her an extra five dollars for each time you use this service, and I'll cover that cost."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yanxing was completely dumbfounded.

It took her a while to find her voice, "Third Brother, why?"

There has to be a reason.

Although his third brother was injured, the organization did not process his retirement, and he still receives a monthly salary of 350 yuan.

Five yuan a day adds up to at least 110 yuan a month, which is practically the same as giving money to Sister Yan for free. Plus, her mother gave Sister Yan an extra five yuan.

In a month, the cost of massages alone was two or three hundred yuan, not to mention the promised five times the salary.

Nowhere in the entire country can you find a higher salary than Sister Yan.

Zhou Yanchen: "Just do as I say, don't ask so many other questions."

Zhou Yanxing couldn't understand it.

It's not that I really can't figure it out, it's just that I'm not sure.

"Third Brother, do you like Sister Yan?"

Aside from this reason, Zhou Yanxing couldn't think of any other reason why his third brother gave Yan Jie money.

As soon as she finished speaking, she received a cold glare from her third brother.

This time, Zhou Yanxing wasn't afraid and boldly said, "A man will only think about giving money to a woman if he likes her."

Zhou Yanchen: "Okay, it seems it's time for Mom and Dad to find out you're dating someone outside."

Zhou Yanxing quickly stood up. "I won't ask anymore, I won't ask anymore, okay!"

After saying that, Zhou Yanxing ran out.

He stood in front of the kitchen door, scratched his head, and wondered how to bring it up.

But considering that Sister Yan recently told him to settle the accounts at the end of the month, it seems there's no need to bring it up now.

The weather in northern Beijing has been very good lately, and Lu Yan has been giving Zhu Guoan acupuncture for seven consecutive days.

During these seven days, Lu Yan also applied mud moxibustion to Zhou Jianguo every day.

After half a month, Zhou Jianguo felt a significant improvement.

My shoulder really doesn't hurt as much anymore.

Zhou Jianguo found it unbelievable, and looked at Lu Yan with admiration in his eyes, "Little Lu, you really do have some skills."

Lu Yan said modestly, "It's not that your injury was serious, but most importantly, you persevered."

Zhou Jianguo knew how serious the injury was. He had seen some traditional Chinese medicine doctors before, but the effects were not as obvious.

Perhaps because he was used to the pain, Zhou Jianguo was still a little unaccustomed to the sudden absence of pain.

Jin Aiyun was overjoyed, "Xiao Lu, will Lao Zhou stop feeling pain next year?"

"It's highly unlikely, but since the commander is getting old, he still needs to apply the medicated mud from time to time to consolidate the treatment. Applying it once a week or every two weeks is enough."

"Very good!"

Jin Aiyun was overjoyed. Although she always complained about Zhou Jianguo, she felt bad for him when she saw him in so much pain.

Now that she sees hope, Jin Aiyun is very happy.

"Xiao Lu, thank you so much."

Lu Yan smiled and said, "Auntie, this is what I should do."

After so many sunny days, northern Beijing finally welcomed its first heavy snowfall of the year.

The snow was heavy, lasting for a full day and night.

The snow outside was about a foot deep. Zhou Yanxing took Lu Yaguang to play in the snow, and Lu Yaguang's silvery laughter could be heard from time to time.

Lu Yan smiled, her lips curving upwards.

Winter is cold, but my heart is warm.

This day marked exactly one month since Lu Yan started working at the compound.

Jin Aiyun paid her 275 yuan as wages.

Lu Yan: "Auntie, you gave too much. It should be 245. I haven't given Mr. Zhou a massage for four days. You already paid me for the previous two massages."

Jin Aiyun exclaimed, "We're all family, why are you being so calculating? I don't even know which day you missed the massage. You didn't charge for the herbal mud, and you didn't charge Old Zhou for the acupuncture either. If you insist on calculating, then let's sit down and do a proper calculation."

Lu Yan chuckled, "Then I'll accept it, thank you, Auntie."

"I should be thanking you."

Jin Aiyun genuinely liked Lu Yan from the bottom of her heart. She liked Lu Yan's personality from the first moment she saw her, and she never expected Lu Yan to give her such a big surprise.

"Old Chen said that the political commissar has been sleeping very well these past few days. Her family has found many doctors for us, but only your treatment has been effective."

When Zhu Guoan first applied the medicinal mud, he slept soundly. Chen Yuhong was worried that he would become dependent on the medicinal mud in the future.

When she found out, she immediately retorted.

How old are you? Stop talking about dependence. Let's make people comfortable first.

Lu Yan smiled and said, "Don't worry, Auntie, I will definitely heal the commander's shoulder."

"Okay, okay, I believe you."

No sooner had Jin Aiyun settled her wages than Zhou Yanxing arrived with 150 yuan.

Lu Yan stared at the outrageously large amount of money he handed her and looked up to ask him a question.

"Are you out of your mind?"

Zhou Yanxing thought his third brother had gone crazy.

But he didn't dare say, "Sister Yan, my third brother treated you so badly before and even kicked you out, but you didn't hold a grudge. Now my third brother is getting better and better, all thanks to you. So I've decided that from now on, every time you give my third brother a massage, I'll give you an extra five yuan."

Lu Yan: "..."

They've gone mad, they've all gone mad.