The Evil Mother-in-law: Torment Children, Work Hard, Be Rich!-Chapter 194: Do You Dare Trust Me

"Old He, don’t hesitate, just come with us today. We’ve padded the donkey cart with thick mattresses to make sure your wife won’t be jostled."

"Your wife told me about those ruffians across the street. In my opinion, they bring her more distress than the journey itself. The most feared thing for a patient is mental stress. They’ll start trouble as soon as Dashi and I leave, believe me."

Tong Huaqiong suggested that He Chao should not wait any longer and go to Yan Guan Town with them that day.

Gu Dashu, standing by, also advised, "Uncle He, you can temporarily stay in the storeroom of Taohua Dessert. Once settled, you can rent a house, which is better than enduring hardships here. If the storeroom is uncomfortable, you can let your wife stay in Qinghe Bay for a while."

From inside the house, Mrs. Hong’s voice came, "Old He, let’s listen to the boss and leave today. After all, there’s nothing much to pack at home. Don’t worry, I can manage on the road."

"Alright, let’s go to Yan Guan Town today." He Chao thought for a moment and agreed, adding, "But we need to wait a bit. The medicine from earlier got kicked over; I need to brew another bowl."

Since the house rent is paid for the month, without a deposit, and with only a few days left until the end of the month, losing the remaining rent isn’t a big deal.

Tong Huaqiong said, "Forget about brewing that medicine. I learned some medicine from a traveling doctor when I was at my parents’ home. I can tell a bit about your wife’s condition and will fetch her some medicine later."

He Chao had come to trust Tong Huaqiong completely, believing whatever she said.

So Gu Dashu helped pack up the things in the house.

There were just some clothes, enough to fill two bundles.

Besides that, there were also some items Tong Huaqiong took from the black-faced man’s house, intending to take them along.

No way would they let that bastard have them for free.

Tong Huaqiong helped Mrs. Hong onto the donkey cart, with Man Er holding a bird’s nest next to them.

Seeing this, Tong Huaqiong clicked her tongue; Old He really cared for his wife. Even in such poverty, he’s willing to buy bird’s nest for Mrs. Hong.

The black-faced man still intended to retrieve what was his from He Chao’s place once Tong Huaqiong left,

but seeing Gu Dashu rigging up the donkey cart, he got excited. Then, noticing He Chao and Mrs. Hong board the cart, he realized something was wrong.

They were taking everything and leaving for good.

Frustrated, he gritted his teeth but was out of options.

As if to demonstrate, Tong Huaqiong hung two sausages retrieved from the black-faced man’s house on the donkey cart’s handle.

Gu Dashu drove the donkey cart out of Purple Stone Street.

It was already past lunchtime, and Tong Huaqiong hadn’t eaten yet. He Chao, feeling guilty, wanted to get off the cart to buy some buns and pastries for Tong Huaqiong and Man Er.

Tong Huaqiong waved him off, noting that He Chao was her employee now, and it wouldn’t be right for an employee to pay for a meal for their boss.

She sent Gu Dashu to buy some food instead.

Tong Huaqiong tore off a chicken leg and handed it to Mrs. Hong, but He Chao blocked it with his hand, saying, "She can’t eat meat."

Tong Huaqiong replied, "What quack doctor came up with that nonsense? A patient is already weak; they need to improve their nutrition to withstand it."

Saying this, she forcibly placed the chicken leg in Mrs. Hong’s hands.

Mrs. Hong, who initially had no appetite, couldn’t resist taking a bite after smelling its aroma.

Seeing his wife enjoying her meal, He Chao refrained from saying anything disheartening.

Tong Huaqiong continued to lecture He Chao on the benefits of patients eating meat, eggs, and drinking milk.

"Better than wasting money on bird’s nest," Tong Huaqiong concluded.

After eating the whole chicken leg, Mrs. Hong said, "I think the boss is right; this chicken leg settles well in my stomach."

He Chao took water from Man Er and fed it to Mrs. Hong. After she drank, he wiped her face and covered her with a blanket.

Tong Huaqiong again marveled at He Chao’s devotion to his wife.

Mrs. Hong hadn’t borne children, yet He Chao never disliked her.

Although childlessness isn’t always the woman’s fault, in an era where women were blamed for not having kids, a man like He Chao who didn’t take a concubine and genuinely cared for his wife was indeed rare.

Unfortunately, in Tong Dajiao’s previous life, Mrs. Hong passed away shortly after He Chao was expelled from the Zheng Family.

Tong Huaqiong thought, how could one’s health not deteriorate when subjected to daily abuse from the black-faced man and following the advice of a quack not to consume meat or nutritious food?

"When we get to Yan Guan Town, I’ll get a good doctor to treat you," He Chao told Mrs. Hong.

Listening to Mrs. Hong’s intermittent coughing, Tong Huaqiong recalled the pneumonia she had when she got caught in the rain while camping in a past life. The medicine prescribed by the doctor was still in her drawer.

"Man Er, go with Grandma to get something," Tong Huaqiong whispered to Man Er.

Man Er knowingly smiled, understanding that Grandma was going into the mysterious space to fetch something important.

Soon enough, Tong Huaqiong entered the space, and then Man Er followed suit.

The grandmother and granddaughter entered Tong Huaqiong’s room together.

Tong Huaqiong led Man Er to the desk, pointing at the middle drawer for her to retrieve the medicine.

Man Er took the specific medicine as instructed by Tong Huaqiong and skillfully hid it in her clothes.

"Boss?"

He Chao was talking to Tong Huaqiong, noticing there was no response. Looking up, he saw Tong Huaqiong had closed her eyes, thinking she’d fallen asleep.

Seeing Man Er asleep in her lap, He Chao draped a piece of clothing over her.

Mrs. Hong coughed a few times.

Tong Huaqiong opened her eyes.

To an outsider, it might’ve seemed like she was startled awake by Mrs. Hong’s cough.

Quietly, while He Chao wasn’t paying attention, Tong Huaqiong took a few pills from Man Er’s pocket and held them up to He Chao.

Curious, He Chao asked, "Boss, what is this?"

With a serious expression, Tong Huaqiong said, "Old He, since you’ve acknowledged me as your boss, I hope we have absolute trust between us. In the future, I will not interfere with your management of the shop, but I hope you give me enough trust as well, for instance, now..."

"I mentioned today that when I was young, I learned medicine from a traveling doctor. He gave me some life-saving prescriptions and pills, which I often carry with me to save lives. I’ve noticed that these pills suit your wife’s illness perfectly, and now I ask you if you dare trust me and let her take them."

Considering the patient’s choice, Tong Huaqiong also asked Mrs. Hong, "Sister Hong, it’s your body, it’s your decision."

He Chao, never having seen such medicine before, was unsure whether to trust its effect.

If it were him, he’d down it without hesitation, seizing any chance of survival.

But thinking of his wife, he hesitated.

Mrs. Hong spoke up: "Boss, I’m willing to take it."

Mrs. Hong, though frail-looking, was determined.

Better to take a chance than to suffer torment from illness.

If her health improved, she’d regard Tong Huaqiong as a benefactor. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

If she died, she wouldn’t complain.

Seeing Mrs. Hong’s consent, He Chao gritted his teeth, "Boss, I trust you too."

Mrs. Hong took the pills and said to He Chao, "Though I don’t know how you and the boss became acquainted, I see her as a generous person. Her willingness to risk offering me these pills is already a great kindness. If there’s any mishap from taking these pills, you shouldn’t blame or resent the boss. Continue managing the shop for her, get married, and have a child in the future."

After her words, Mrs. Hong glanced at Man Er, as she wished for an adorable child like her.

Her speech left He Chao misty-eyed.

Tong Huaqiong couldn’t help but esteem Mrs. Hong more highly, as she practically issued a waiver on her behalf.

Smiling, Tong Huaqiong said, "Don’t speak such gloomy words. Since I’m giving you the pills, I’m confident they’ll work. Rest assured, even if these pills don’t help, there’s no harm that will come to you."