The most secure job in Dajin

Chapter 24, Pushing the envelope

The news of Hua Changxi's fight in the warehouse spread throughout the entire menial service hall in less than a day.

Working in the menial service hall meant repeating heavy physical work every day. There was no entertainment and everyone was in a state of tension all the time. A fight would become the focus of everyone's attention and a topic of conversation in everyone's boring life.

"Hua Changxi, you didn't take my warning to heart at all. Not only did you start fighting in the sixth round, you even went to the warehouse to fight."

After Du Ruo found out about this, he came to Hua Changxi with an angry face.

Hua Changxi didn't think he had done anything wrong: "Manager Du, I didn't want to do it either. It was the people in the warehouse who made fun of me, and I couldn't stand it."

Du Ruo was furious and blurted out: "Why don't they make fun of others? It's because you are not upright!"

Hua Changxi's face suddenly turned cold: "Manager Du, I am the victim. You have no sympathy for me. I won't force you, but you blame me instead. Isn't that too much?"

"You are an old lady in the errand hall, and you are a woman. You should know very well what kind of humiliation I have suffered. When encountering such a thing, you can choose to keep quiet. What's wrong with me fighting back?"

Du Ruo was speechless. After a while of silence, he said, "The Mao Wei you beat up has a brother who is a warrior. He is a small manager in the medicine store. You should take care of yourself."

Hua Changxi heard Du Ruo's words but didn't take it to heart.

She has already beaten the man and she doesn't regret it. As for what happens next, she will deal with it when it happens.

Now, the most important thing for Hua Changxi is to practice and inherit medical skills, and everything else has to take second place.

Since she couldn't get up late, Hua Changxi started to use the morning time to wash the medicinal herbs, and she used the afternoon and evening time to practice.

Because of Yuanling Powder, her cultivation speed increased significantly.

At first, she thought she could only refine and absorb 10 grams of Yuanling Powder in one night, but after absorbing it several times, she found that she could refine and absorb it once every two hours.

In this way, she can refine and absorb 40 grams of Yuanling Powder in a day, and her realm points can be increased by 80 points every day.

Hua Changxi was immersed in the achievement of his rapid cultivation. Time passed quickly and it was already mid-October.

At this time, the Yuanling Powder had been consumed, and Hua Changxi had successfully broken through the realm point of 1000.

[Realm: Qi Training Realm 1055/1000]
I don’t know why, but after the realm points broke through 1000, the realm did not improve.

Hua Changxi was very confused about this, but no one could explain it to her. The Yuanling Powder was used up, so she could only practice slowly step by step.

"Hua Changxi, someone is looking for you."

There was a shouting sound outside the house. Hua Changxi walked out of the house and heard a strange woman calling her.

When the woman saw her, she was very enthusiastic: "Miss Hua, Pharmacist Xu from Ninth Street is looking for you. He is outside the Sixth Bureau."

"Thank you, aunt."

After Hua Changxi thanked him, he quickly went to the front yard.

"Uncle Xu!"

Pharmacist Xu did not enter the sixth inning, but waited outside the courtyard. When he saw Hua Changxi coming out, he immediately smiled. When she came closer, he looked at her carefully for a while and asked with concern: "Nineth Lady, are you okay in the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall?"

Hua Changxi smiled and said, "Uncle Xu, I'm fine."

Pharmacist Xu felt relieved when he saw Hua Changxi's rosy complexion and not at all tired from overwork.

Hua Changxi: "Uncle Xu, what do you want from me?"

Pharmacist Xu: "Your sixth brother came to my house last night and asked me to tell you that your fifth sister is getting married on October 20th, and he asked you to go back and see her off."

The smile on Hua Changxi's face froze: "Fifth sister is getting married so soon?"

Pharmacist Xu knew that Hua Wuniang was going to be someone's concubine, so he didn't say much. He took out a porcelain bottle from his bosom and stuffed it into Hua Changxi's hand: "This is the body-building pill I usually make. The work in the miscellaneous hall is heavy, and you are still growing. Take one pill every day and take good care of yourself."

Hua Changxi held the porcelain bottle and said with emotion: "Thank you, Uncle Xu. I will take good care of myself."

Pharmacist Xu: "I have something else to do, so I'll leave first. Remember, if you encounter any problems, you must come to Ninth Street to find me."

Hua Changxi nodded: "I will, Uncle Xu, take care."

Hua Changxi watched Pharmacist Xu leave, and only turned back to the yard of the Sixth Bureau when he could no longer see him.

On the way back to the dormitory, she found that many people were looking at her.

Hua Changxi understood this very well. The appearance of Pharmacist Xu this time confirmed that she really had a backer in the Medical Bureau. With this relationship, she would have less trouble in the future.

Lu Qingluo was very puzzled: "Since Hua Changxi knew the pharmacist on Ninth Street, why did he come to the errand hall to work as a handyman?"

Wang Yunchu snorted, "Why else? Either Hua Changxi and the pharmacist don't have such a good relationship, or the pharmacist doesn't have much say in the Medical Department."

Hua Changxi's joy over breaking through 1000 realm points faded because Hua Wuniang would be carried into the Marquis's mansion to be a concubine in a few days.

No matter what, as sisters, she should go back and see her off.

In the evening, when Du Ruo had finished his work, Hua Changxi went to him and said, "Manager Du, I have been in the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall for almost a month. I want to take a leave and go home on October 20th."

Du Ruo shook his head: "October 20th is not possible. In our group, there is no special limit on the one day off each month, but only one person can take the day off. Generally, whoever has something to do on that day will take the day off."

"Shi Yu informed me a few days ago that she had to go home on the 20th. In order not to delay her work, you can only take another day to rest."

Hua Changxi was a little anxious when he heard this: "Can it be changed? My sister is getting married on the 20th, and I have to go and see her off."

Du Ruo: "You have to talk to Shi Yu yourself about this."

Hua Changxi: "Okay, I'll go find Sister Shi right away."

Shi Yu, Lu Qingluo and others were still washing medicinal herbs. They were a little surprised to see Hua Changxi coming over.

Hua Changxi walked up to Shi Yu and said, "Sister Shi, excuse me for taking up a moment of your time. I want to talk to you about something."

Shi Yu straightened up and asked curiously, "What do you want from me?" Hua Changxi: "I want to take a day off on the 20th, and I want to switch with you."

Shi Yu shook his head directly: "No, I have something to do on the 20th."

Hua Changxi: "I won't change for nothing. As long as you agree to change with me, I will help you wash the herbs for a day. Then, combined with your monthly leave, you can take two days off. How about that?"

Shi Yu was moved and wanted to agree immediately, but after seeing the look the woman beside her gave her, she thought about it and raised the price: "One day is not enough, you have to help me wash the herbs for two days."

Hua Changxi was silent for a moment, but finally agreed: "Okay, I'll help you wash the herbs for two days. Then we have a deal. I'll take the day off on the 20th."

Shi Yu agreed with a smile. Hua Changxi helped her wash the medicinal herbs for two days. Together with her own one day of monthly leave, she could go home and rest for three days this month.

After Hua Changxi left, Shi Yu was still happy that she could have two more days off this month, but at this time, Mrs. Lin and Mrs. Zhao from the same group felt sorry for her.

Sister Lin: "Shi Yu, you are too honest."

Aunt Zhao: "That's right, Hua Changxi cleans the herbs so quickly, and now she needs your help, why did you only let her help you wash the herbs for two days?"

Shi Yu was stunned: "Isn't two days enough?"

Aunt Zhao snorted: "If I were you, I would definitely ask Hua Changxi to help me wash the herbs for three days."

Sister Lin: "Three days? You underestimate Hua Changxi's ability. I would at least let her help wash the herbs for five days."

"Five days!"

Shi Yu exclaimed, "Is that too much?"

Aunt Zhao: "For others, it's a bit much, but Hua Changxi can clean 500 herbs in half a day. Five days of herbs only require 2500 herbs. She can finish it in two and a half days. For her, it's no big deal."

"This"

Shi Yu hesitated, but was also moved.

Wang Yunchu, Lu Qingluo and other young ladies on the side listened to the conversation of the three people silently and looked at each other silently.

When Wang Yunchu saw Shi Yu really leave the ditch and go to the backyard to look for Hua Changxi, he muttered quietly: "He is really asking for more. Do you think Hua Changxi will agree?"

Lu Qingluo: ".I think so. Changxi looked really anxious just now. She must have something important to do on the 20th."

Wang Yunchu shook his head: "I don't think Hua Changxi will agree."

In the dormitory, Hua Changxi was looking at the health-enhancing pills given to her by Pharmacist Xu.

There were ten pills in a small porcelain bottle half a palm high. Hua Changxi poured out one, put it in his mouth to taste it, and quickly figured out what kind of medicine was used in it.

The pills have the effects of replenishing qi and blood, strengthening the body and nourishing the essence, and they also contain several medicinal herbs used by warriors, making the efficacy more significant.

If this kind of pill is sold outside, it can be sold for at least five taels of silver per pill.

Fifty taels of silver were given at once, and Hua Changxi was somewhat moved to allow the pharmacist to take care of him.

In fact, the reason why she and Pharmacist Xu got to know each other was due to her knowledge of Western medicine in her previous life.

During an accidental consultation, Hua Changxi was explaining Western medical theories to the chief doctor of Hua's pharmacy and was overheard by Pharmacist Xu who was there to buy medicine.

Some theories of Western medicine were refreshing to Pharmacist Xu, which led him to often go to Hua's pharmacy to discuss medical skills with Hua Changxi.

After a few interactions, the relationship improved.

Hua Changxi carefully put away the medicine bottle. As Wu Niang was getting married, she, as her younger sister, should give her a gift. However, she had no money, and she would have to wait until the end of October to receive her monthly salary for doing menial work.

The bottle of health-strengthening pills sent by Pharmacist Xu came just in time. It can be given to Wu Niang.

"Long Xi."

Shigure walked into the house.

Hua Changxi raised his head and looked at her: "Sister Shi, is there something wrong?"

Shi Yu smiled and said, "Chang Xi, I thought about it. I have something very important to do when I go home on the 20th. If I am delayed, it will take at least five days to get it done again. So, if you want to exchange your vacation time with me, you have to help me wash the herbs for five days."

Seeing Hua Changxi looking at him expressionlessly, Shi Yu quickly said, "I know my request is a bit excessive, but cleaning 2500 medicinal herbs is not a difficult task for you."

Hua Changxi was so angry at Shi Yu's overreach that she laughed: "Sister-in-law Shi, I need to think about this matter. When I have considered it, I will come and tell you."

Shi Yu was a little worried when he saw that Hua Changxi didn't agree right away: "Okay, I'll get busy first."

As soon as she left, Hua Changxi went out to find Du Ruo: "Manager Du, I have to get up early on the 20th to clean the herbs. Can I go home after I finish cleaning?"

Du Ruo was surprised: "Shi Yu is unwilling to exchange leave with you?"

Hua Changxi smiled and said, "Sister Shi wanted me to help her clean the herbs for five days before she was willing to exchange with me."

Hearing this, Du Ruo frowned, thought for a moment and said, "The warehouse opens at 6:00 every day. By the time you get the herbs and come back to clean them, will you still have time to go home?"

Hua Changxi nodded: "I can do it."

Hearing this, Du Ruo said no more: "Okay, on the 20th, as long as you finish your work for the day, you can go home."

Hua Changxi smiled and said, "Thank you, Manager Du."

After leaving Manager Du's house, Hua Changxi went to the ditch and said to Shi Yu, "Sister-in-law Shi, I've thought it over. I won't exchange leave with you." After saying that, he left without looking back.

Shi Yu was a little dumbfounded, and looked at Aunt Lin and Aunt Zhao in confusion: "Why didn't she change?"

Sister Lin and Aunt Zhao looked at each other and said nothing.

Wang Yunchu laughed softly and said, "Let me tell you, Hua Changxi is such a difficult person to mess with, how could he possibly agree to Sister Shi's excessive conditions?"

(End of this chapter)