Chapter 353: Chapter 353: The White-Haired Person Again
"So you’re saying, they mentioned this person, right? This person is me, isn’t it? Can it be that there weren’t any other candidates mentioned?"
"Other people were mentioned too, but you are the best candidate. The village head also said he hadn’t had a chance to talk to you and that he would find some time in the next few days to have a good talk with you. If you remember correctly, he said he would fully support promoting you."
"Did he really say that?"
"Yes, he definitely said that. So, I think this is a really good opportunity for us, and also a great change. That’s why I came to you in advance to give you a heads-up, lest you were caught off guard and rejected it outright. Wouldn’t that be missing the boat and losing the chance?"
"Well, if you put it that way, it does seem to make some sense. I must take this matter seriously and consider it carefully and solemnly."
"Exactly, so you must treat this seriously. Work hard to secure the position of village head. Moreover, according to rumors, the village head can actually step down at this time if there is a successor. You could take over his work as early as next month. Our first step would be to try to merge the other village."
"That would be great. Once the two villages are merged, then my clinic can be expanded again. The current equipment is old and no longer meets the needs of the villagers."
"Right, the village often receives poverty alleviation funds and dedicated money, doesn’t it? We can invest that into infrastructure, and then everything can be resolved, right? The current village head doesn’t understand this, so he hasn’t invested in it. You would do differently; you would invest, and that’s how we can ensure the safety of our villagers."
"Okay, then it seems that my trip today was indeed worthwhile. Well, are the dumplings ready?"
Liu Zheng seemed to see that the water on the stove had begun to bubble, while Li Yanling kept talking to him. Reminded by him, Li Yanling hurriedly scurried over.
Indeed, Li Yanling’s cooking skills were impeccable, and the dumplings were delicious with thin skins and generous fillings.
Every time he ate dumplings made by Li Yanling, Liu Zheng would savor the taste for many days. Of course, after finishing the dumplings, he wouldn’t leave without a proper exchange; the two of them had to go through a storm together. When he emerged, it was already 11:00 at night.
Only the occasional bark of a dog could be heard; the rest of the village was silent.
"Who’s there?"
As he passed through the center of the village, he suddenly saw a black figure flash by. At that moment, he realized that this person might be up to no good.
Sure enough, when he called out, the person’s speed suddenly increased, and in a matter of seconds, they vanished from his sight.
And the direction they ran toward was precisely into the big mountain.
Liu Zheng was genuinely puzzled. Who could it be, roaming around the village at this late hour, causing trouble?
If it really was just someone spreading ghost stories as before, now both of them were inside his clinic. It couldn’t possibly be him out and about at this hour.
He had just noticed that the person had white hair and only saw their back. They were dressed in a black night suit, but their footsteps were light, which seemed completely mismatched with their white hair.
Could this possibly be the person who had tampered with the mushrooms in secret?
But who could they be?
Last time they tampered with the mushrooms, so what about this time? What could they have done? Do they intend to meddle with the village again?
The more Liu Zheng thought about it, the more anxious he became. If it were true, he could not let this poisoner get away. He ran a few steps in the direction the person had disappeared and eventually arrived at the foot of the mountain.
It was so late now, and the mountain at night was very quiet. Liu Zheng had never come to this place at this time before.
He looked around; it was pitch-black everywhere, and he couldn’t see anything. The person was probably long gone inside the mountain.
If he really were to go into the mountain to search now, it might take a significant effort, because it’s not easy to find what one is searching for, is it?
However, if this person appeared here today, then they will surely appear again in the future. But who are they, and what are their motives?
With no other choice, Liu Zheng decided to return home. He opened the door and saw that his grandparents were fast asleep.
Possibly roused by the noise, they woke up abruptly as Liu Zheng came in and turned on the light.
"How are you two doing tonight? Do you feel unwell in any way?"
"We are feeling fine, even better than before. Dr. Liu, it must be said – that old man Yun He spoke the truth. You are truly remarkable. So many famous doctors couldn’t solve our problem, yet you managed to do it."
"We shouldn’t jump to conclusions until the very end. Right, it’s about time for the next dose. I need to apply the medicine to your face again. It looks like your face should recover in a day or two, but scarring is inevitable."
"Heh, at this stage, what does a scar matter? As long as it ensures our safety, that’s all that matters."
"I’ve been wanting to ask, is it just the two of you in your family? Why do both of you carry this super virus? What about other family members, like your son or daughter-in-law?"
Liu Zheng applied the medicine while he continued to probe closely.
He had thought about this question when he was alone before, but he never had the chance to investigate thoroughly.
