My Fulang is a Delicate Flower Chapter 117 Part 2

Huo Shou sat sprawled on his stool, listening to the family talk about village affairs and the matters of the Ji family branches. He wasn't very interested in getting involved.

The food served today, however, was quite delicious, and he ate heartily.

"Second Uncle, I want a big shrimp!"

Xiao Taohe, who had been running through the yard with Xiao Fu, rushed over and clung to Huo Shou's leg. Huo Shou looked down at the child, a faint smile touching his lips, then peeled a shrimp and placed it in the boy's mouth.

"More!"

Huo Shou then peeled another shrimp and handed it to Xiao Taohe: "Your father only cares about your little father, he peels shrimp but doesn't give any to you."

Xiao Taohe just giggled.

Seeing the little one run off to play after eating two shrimp, Huo Shou turned back and noticed Huang Yinsheng sitting across from him seemed to be in a good mood today too, as he drank two cups of wine offered by Ji Yangzong.

Huo Shou's eyes swept over them without any change in expression, he just picked up the wine pot and filled his own cup.

He suddenly stood up: "Physician Huang."

Huang Yinsheng wasn't surprised to be offered a drink, but he was slightly taken aback when he saw who was offering it.

Not only Huang Yinsheng, but others at the table were also puzzled.

Ji Taoyu blinked at Huo Shu, signaling him to ask what was going on.

Huo Shu was also clueless.

Huang Yinsheng, however, smiled slightly and accepted Huo Shou's drink.

Huo Shou downed the wine in one gulp, then said: "I'll head to the archery range first."

"I wondered what it was, this kid."

Ji Yangzong laughed. Huang Yinsheng was the most senior present, so leaving the table warranted a word.

Everyone was already used to Huo Shou's temperament and didn't think much of it, so they continued eating.

Xiao Taohe, seeing Huo Shou leave, chased after him for a few steps: "Where is Second Uncle going?"

"Going riding. Don't follow. I'll buy you candy when I get back."

"Oh."

Xiao Taohe responded and then toddled back to play with Xiao Fu.

Huo Shou left the door but didn't head towards the riding archery range, instead turning off in another direction.

"Why are you here?"

Huo Shou entered familiarly. The medical hall was quiet at noon.

The person sorting herbs at the counter turned around upon sensing someone arrive. Seeing it was Huo Shou, he asked in surprise.

"Can't I come?"

Huo Shou placed a hemp bag beside the counter.

Looking at the person with a stern face and a displeased tone, Huang Qi chuckled softly and said, "That's not what I meant. Isn't there a family meal today? Physician Huang went over. Didn't you go back to eat?"

"I've eaten already."

Hearing this, Huo Shou's tone immediately softened a lot, and his face visibly relaxed with pleasure: "How about you? Have you eaten?"

"The medical hall has been slow today. I ate early."

"Oh."

Huo Shou was momentarily speechless. He thought for a moment, then lowered his chin slightly, gesturing for Huang Qi to look inside the hemp bag.

"What's this?"

Huang Qi opened the hemp bag and saw many herbs inside, still carrying soil, as if freshly dug.

This season was already suitable for going into the mountains to dig for herbs. Back in Yuchang, he often went into the mountains. After returning to Tongzhou, there was no need for him to go anymore, as there were merchant suppliers for medicinal herbs.

But seeing these fresh herbs, he was still very happy: "Where did these come from?"

"I went to the village, saw them and gathered them along the way."

Huang Qi rummaged through the hemp bag and smiled: "Hmm, teaching you to recognize herbs in Yuchang wasn't in vain. You've dug up some good medicinal herbs."

"But why did you bring them here? You could have given them to Tao ger. He knows how to handle these. Why trouble yourself to make a special trip?"

Huo Shou's brow furrowed tightly: "I felt like coming, isn't that enough? Whatever he wants, Big Brother will get it for him. No need for me to bother."

"That's true enough." Huang Qi raised his eyebrows, leaned on the counter, and asked him: "What's wrong? Short on cash lately and need to exchange for silver?"

"No matter how tight I am, I'm not that desperate!"

Huo Shou suddenly stood up: "Take it or leave it. I'm going back."

"Hey!"

Huang Qi watched as the person who spoke really strode away, unable to call him back. He frowned and couldn't help but sigh softly.

He looked at the hemp bag on the counter, wondering what to do with it, when the person who had just left actually returned.

"What's wrong?"

"Lately, we've been negotiating business with merchants in the city for goods. Once the goods are ready, we'll set out. We'll return before the New Year."

Huang Qi was slightly moved upon hearing this. Not sure why he was suddenly saying this, he still asked: "Are you going to the Northern Territories this time too?"

"Not as far as the Northern Territories. This time we'll just go to Baiyunjian and come back."

Huang Qi nodded: "That way you can return before the end of the year and celebrate the New Year at home."

"So you came back just to tell me this?"

Huo Shou walked back to the front of the counter and suddenly leaned forward. Looking at Huang Qi's wide-eyed surprise, he said: "Yes, I'm telling you this so you know my finances aren't tight. A businessman might lack many things, but at the very least, he shouldn't lack money."

Huang Qi's brow twitched slightly. Before he could speak, he heard Huo Shou say:

"So I came for no other reason than just to see you."

After speaking, Huo Shou straightened up a bit, curled his lips into a smile, turned, and waved his hand: "I'm off."

This time he really left.

Huang Qi stood dumbfounded behind the counter, belatedly clenching his hand, only then realizing what Huo Shou meant.

Thinking of this, his heartbeat quickened irregularly, and the roots of his ears burned hot.