CHAPTER 597: CHAPTER 597: BULLIED

Feng Jingjing was cornered by a few people, she didn’t say a word, but fear was evident in her eyes.

The people opposite seemed to enjoy this feeling, arrogantly laughing as they slapped her face, "So scared? You looked quite impressive today."

Then they said to the girls beside them, "Come and see, even the top student in our class has moments of fear."

Surrounding them, the girls burst into unrestrained laughter.

Feng Jingjing bit her lip tightly, tears falling one by one.

The girls grew impatient, directly slapping her a few times, "How are you so amazing? As a transfer student scoring 100, who are you trying to embarrass?"

"Exactly, aren’t you country folk supposed to value hard work and endurance? Not feeding chickens and pigs in your rural areas, so why come to the city?"

"Who are you crying pathetically for? Seeing you look so pathetic just makes me want to hit you. A loser should stay a loser..."

One student even grabbed her backpack, pulled out her 100-point test paper, and tore it to shreds.

Feng Jingjing hugged her head, not daring to resist or cry for help, not even daring to make a sound.

Because she knew, the more she cried, the harder they would hit her.

She remained silent, letting them hit and insult her, knowing they would eventually leave her alone.

Sure enough, after a while of punching and kicking, they stopped and walked away without turning back.

She slowly squatted down to pick up her shredded test paper.

Suddenly she felt her mother’s words might be right, these city folks disliked them country folks, no matter how they were, they’d always be an eyesore.

Otherwise, how could she explain why she hadn’t offended them, yet they constantly stopped her to hit and insult her?

They came to the city just to be bullied.

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Three days later, Zhuang Jingshu returned, staying in the city for only a few days before asking Lin Chuxia to prepare her some herbal medicine, then left with the medicine again.

Although Zhuang Jingshu’s health had greatly improved, Old Sir He suggested she rest more, but she seemed unable to relax.

From Zhuang Yang’s words, Lin Chuxia could roughly tell that Zhuang Jingshu had traveled back across the seas for her current endeavor.

It was her so-called last wish.

When Lin Chuxia next saw Zhuang Jingshu it was a week later.

She came to see Old Sir He for a follow-up examination and to begin the next course of treatment.

Old Sir He checked her pulse, his expression calm afterward, "Though your body has been adjusted well, if you continue to neglect it as before, even an immortal wouldn’t be able to help. You are most aware of how your health deteriorated to this point, from now on, the length and quality of your life is down to you."

Zhuang Yang was immediately anxious upon hearing this, "Chairwoman, I’ve said before, you can leave some matters to me, you should listen to the elder and stop being so headstrong."

Yet, Zhuang Jingshu seemed unfazed, she even smiled, "The elder is just trying to scare me, I know my body best. With the elder’s medicine, I feel a few years younger, this is a feeling I haven’t had for years. Moreover, isn’t it said in traditional medicine that the heart’s ailment needs heart’s medicine to treat? The elder is right, I know why my health turned like this, now I’ve found my heart’s medicine. Coupled with the elder’s treatment, I believe it’ll work wonders."

Old Sir He responded to her words by calling Lin Chuxia over to help write a prescription.

Traditional medicine addresses issues from the root, its treatment is slow, but achieves results that Western medicine cannot.

Zhuang Jingshu had been adjusted for over a month, starting from this set of medicine, her treatment cycle changed from weekly to every ten days.

Lin Chuxia could also see that after over a month of adjustment, Zhuang Jingshu’s condition had indeed improved significantly.

While waiting for Zhuang Yang to fetch the medicine, she enthusiastically chatted with Lin Chuxia about hometown matters.

Only then did Lin Chuxia realize, Zhuang Jingshu had been to Ancheng County during her absence.

"Have you considered what I mentioned last time? During my days in Ancheng County, I heard that the Xiyang Food Factory belongs to Miss Lin. I previously only knew Miss Lin was in the food and clothes business, but never expected such a large food factory, Miss Lin is indeed outstanding, I didn’t misjudge."

Lin Chuxia smiled humbly, since the Xiyang Food Factory was mentioned, she did have some ideas.

Previously uncertain how to propose them to Ms. Zhuang, as she sought long-term investment projects.

She even considered waiting until collaboration was achieved with the Xiyang Food Factory and discussing privately with Zhuang Yang afterward.

Since Ms. Zhuang brought it up now, Lin Chuxia didn’t hold back and shared her thoughts.

Apart from the Xiyang Food Factory, the merged Old Food Factory has all outdated equipment.

These machines have simple technology and low efficiency, unable to meet current market standards.

Lin Chuxia intended to import a batch of foreign food production equipment through Ms. Zhuang’s company.

She had already noticed that some equipment was manufactured at Ms. Zhuang’s factory.

For those unavailable, she believed it wouldn’t be difficult for Ms. Zhuang.

Indeed, after proposing the requirement, Ms. Zhuang wasn’t surprised nor displayed any reluctance.

"You can negotiate these things with Zhuang Yang directly, I’m more interested in our cooperative project."

Lin Chuxia smiled slightly, "Ms. Zhuang, you must adhere to the medical advice, seeing your urgency in work reflects you’re a workaholic when it comes to business."

Thinking of her past experiences, speaking bluntly, no achievement is worth risking one’s life for.

However, Lin Chuxia had considered this matter for a long time, "Please wait for a moment, I’ve recently drafted a project plan and would like your review."

Lin Chuxia got up to fetch the documents from the room, while Zhuang Jingshu raised an eyebrow in surprise.

Truthfully, she proposed cooperation with Lin Chuxia because Old Sir He cured her illness and Lin Chuxia took great care of her during her pregnancy.

The small diagnosis fee was insufficient to express her gratitude for Old Sir He’s attempts.

Even if Lin Chuxia proposed any project, she planned to offer financial assistance.

Even if it ended in failure.

Her visit to Ancheng County revealed the connection between the Xiyang Food Factory and Lin Chuxia, as well as the conflicts between the Xiyang Food Factory and the Old Food Factory, which was a pleasant surprise.

After all, according to Zhuang Yang’s investigation, Lin Chuxia managed only two restaurants and one mall, and none were directly managed by her.