Chapter 65

Qin Ke answered with a gentle smile, "I came back once everything was settled."

"How long have you been waiting? Why didn't you go inside?"

"I heard you and Cheng Hao were discussing a new device, so I didn't wish to disturb you."

The two rode side by side. As they passed through narrow country lanes, they saw tender seedlings flourishing in the fields, the bountiful autumn harvest already visible in their mind's eye. They could not help exchanging a smile.

The lingering glow of the setting sun spilled across the land. Tired birds returned to their nests in flocks, smoke curled from farmers' kitchens, and now and then came the sounds of crowing chickens and barking dogs. Everything was peaceful and beautiful.

After returning home and finishing dinner, Rong Xi happily took a bath and waited for Qin Ke on the bed.

He was in high spirits today and wished to share the pleasures of fish and water with a certain someone.

Little did he know that Qin Ke was knocking on Chen Chuangu's door, his expression solemn as he said, "The medicine is used up. Go make some more."

Chen Chuangu: "..."

"I didn't hear you clearly. Say that again."

Qin Ke remained expressionless. "I'll double your payment. Go make more of that secret medicine—the more, the better."

"Double it, truly?" Chen Chuangu's eyes lit up.

Qin Ke nodded.

Chen Chuangu bared his teeth in a grin and immediately returned to his room, emerging with two wooden boxes. "Money in one hand, goods in the other."

Luckily, he had prepared in advance!

Chen Chuangu: I knew the medicine wouldn't be enough :)

Thank you to all the little angels who cast overlord votes or irrigated me with nutrient fluid~

Thank you to the little angels who cast [landmine]