My sister broke off her engagement to marry someone richer? My older sister married me and became in

The moment the words "Huichuntang" were uttered, it was as if the air in the room had been sucked away.

Lu Qingshan's heart sank.

He knew that his efforts to deal with the false information released by the Yu family and the real treasure map on Lei Dong's group were two unrelated threads that had eventually become intertwined.

Furthermore, he precisely directed the gaze of that stern judge to his next target.

The crisis came faster than expected.

But his face showed just the right amount of bewilderment and confusion.

"Rejuvenation Hall?"

"Isn't that the biggest herbal medicine shop in the provincial capital? I've heard people say it's very grand."

He frowned, as if he were speaking out on behalf of the villagers who were being investigated.

"What does this have to do with those bandits? Which of us mountain travelers wouldn't want to send our valuable goods there to sell for a high price? Is that wrong?"

"These officials are just bored and have nothing better to do."

Seeing his oblivious and even indignant attitude towards others, Wang Jianguo's last trace of doubt vanished.

That's right, Lu Qingshan has always been in Hongshitun, and has absolutely no connection with the pharmacies in the provincial capital.

"What do you know!" Wang Jianguo waved his hand irritably.

"The task force suspects that the gang of thugs targeted a batch of precious medicinal herbs that had been smuggled out through 'Huichuntang.' We are now tracing back the leads."

"Qingshan, don't get involved in this. Make sure to explain things clearly to your men, especially those who run errands in the village. Tell them to keep their mouths shut and not to gossip outside. If the task force hears them, they'll get into trouble."

"Okay, I understand, Director Wang." Lu Qingshan nodded honestly and readily agreed.

"Don't worry, I'll make sure they all stay put and don't cause any trouble for the government."

After seeing off the preoccupied Wang Jianguan, the courtyard returned to silence.

Lin Xiulan came out of the house, her face full of unconcealed worry.

"Qingshan, how about... we hold off on things in the provincial capital for now?"

"The task force is already investigating; going now would be like walking into the line of fire, wouldn't it?"

Lu Qingshan looked at her and shook his head.

He pulled his wife back into the house, closed the door, and his eyes shone brightly under the kerosene lamp.

"No, not only can we not delay, we have to go immediately."

Lin Xiulan was stunned.

Why?

"Think about it." Lu Qingshan's voice was deep, carrying a calmness that seemed to understand everything.

"With the provincial department's special task force watching over things in the provincial capital, who would dare to make a move?"

"At this time of year, the provincial capital is the safest place for business people like us who are 'clean and honest'."

"This is your chance!"

These words were like a sharp knife cleaving through the fog in Lin Xiulan's mind.

"But... what about Huichuntang...?"

"Let them investigate." A cold smile curled at the corner of Lu Qingshan's lips.

"The more they investigate, the better. They'll muddy the waters so we can fish for ourselves."

He pulled Lin Xiulan down to sit, like a master imparting secrets in the dead of night, and began to give her her final "training".

"When you get to the provincial capital, remember a few things."

"First, if someone asks about your background or tries to find out your details, just say that you are from Xiushan Industry in Hongshi County and you are here to explore the market."

"When necessary, you can casually mention, 'Recently, the county and province have been paying a lot of attention to the mountain products market, and even the provincial department's special task force has come down to guide the work.'"

Lin Xiulan's eyes lit up immediately.

This is using someone else's name to make a big deal out of nothing.

"Secondly, our 'Qingshan Gift Box' will be graded. The one with the best materials and the most exquisite box is called Changbai Xiushan Gift. This batch of goods is not sold easily, but only given to those big factory directors and big leaders. It is a stepping stone."

"The next level is called 'Xiushan Welcoming Gift,' which is specifically sold to middle-level managers who want to give gifts and have connections. The most popular one is called 'Xiushan Family Reunion,' which is affordable and sold in large quantities."

"The most crucial point," Lu Qingshan said, looking into his wife's eyes, word by word.

"Hide your strengths. Don't aim for big orders in the early stages. Talk about ten or eight gift boxes per order. Let them think we have limited stock, strong backing, and no worries about selling. Keep them hanging on, and let them come begging to us."

The business strategies that Lu Qingshan spoke of were clear, ruthless, and insightful.

Lin Xiulan listened with bated breath, quickly jotting down notes in her notebook. The last trace of unease in her heart was completely replaced by a surge of burning confidence.

The next night.

Lin Xiulan locked herself in her room and drew blueprints all day, then handed Lu Qingshan a cost accounting sheet filled with numbers.

The drawings clearly depict three different styles of wooden gift boxes, with the colors of the clasps, branding, and lining all marked in great detail.

The cost accounting sheet shows that the cost of wooden boxes, oil paper, mountain products, labor, and transportation is calculated down to the cent. The final estimated profit is divided into three levels, making it easy to understand.

Lu Qingshan glanced at it once and then gently closed the notebook.

He looked at his wife's eyes, which were bloodshot yet surprisingly bright, and felt a surge of pride.

I believe you.

"Once we get to the provincial capital, you'll be the commander-in-chief."

The third day, early morning.

County railway station.

Lu Qingshan didn't personally deliver it. He had Scarface Liu drive the factory's only jeep and sent his most clever subordinate, Monkey Three, to escort it all the way.

Before leaving, in his own yard, he simply helped Lin Xiulan tighten her thick scarf and stuffed a cloth bag full of hot boiled eggs and dried meat into her arms.

All the words in the world have been condensed into this simple action.

The train sounded a long whistle and slowly pulled out of the station.

Lin Xiulan sat by the window, watching the increasingly blurry figure on the platform, and her eyes unconsciously welled up with tears.

She didn't cry.

She simply clutched the cloth bag, still warm from her husband's body, and the envelope containing five thousand yuan, which would determine her future.

She turned around and looked in the direction the train was heading.

That unfamiliar, vast expanse of land belonging to the provincial capital.

There was no longer a trace of confusion or fear in her eyes.

All that remained was an unprecedented resolve.

Green hills, wait for me.

When I come back, I will show you a different Lin Xiulan.

……

After seeing his wife off, Lu Qingshan didn't go home; instead, he rode his bicycle directly to the forest farm.

The most important piece of the grand puzzle of the future in his heart has already been given away by his own hands.

The rest is just clearing away the obstacles on our side.

I had barely stepped into the office and hadn't even settled in when the farm manager, Li Aiguo, walked in with his hands behind his back.

His expression was serious, completely different from the kind elder he usually was.

He slammed a document stamped with a bright red seal onto Lu Qingshan's desk.

"Qingshan, your injury has almost healed, it's time to get back to work."

"Starting tomorrow, you will personally lead a team to conduct a two-week summer fire prevention patrol in the core protected area on the southern slope of Changbai Mountain."

"Patroll the mountains during the day and stand guard at night; there can be no mistakes."

Li Aiguo looked at him and emphasized his words.

"That's an order."

Lu Qingshan picked up the document and his gaze fell on the attached map.

The area heavily circled in red was marked with three words.

core area.

In his memory, and in the mouths of all the mountain runners from his previous life, that place had an even more terrifying name.

Tiger King Ridge.