Transmigration: Becoming the Wicked Stepmother of Four Children

Chapter 58 Restaurant Owner Quan Fuhai

Seeing that the timber was all packed, Lu Qingqing quickly stepped forward and said:

"Father, Second Brother, you've both worked so hard today."

It's past noon, you must all be starving!

"Come on, let's quickly find a place to eat."

Lin Qingshan wiped his sweat and said:

"It's alright, we can take the food back first and then eat it."

Lin Erzhu also chimed in:

"Yes, Qingqing, let's eat at home."

Lu Qingqing, however, refused:

"That won't do. People need food to survive; you'll get hungry if you skip a meal."

Besides, you've all been busy all morning, how can you go home without eating?

Let's just grab something to eat around here; it won't take up much time.

Lin Yunlan also advised:

"Father, Second Brother, Qingqing is right. We need to eat well to have the strength to travel."

Lin Qingshan thought for a moment and nodded:

"Alright then, I'll do as Qingqing says."

So the family drove the two oxcarts toward East Street.

Lu Qingqing had Lin Yunlan park the oxcart in front of a restaurant.

We went in and ordered a few dishes.

Upon seeing that it was a restaurant, Lin Qingshan and Lin Erzhu immediately backed out.

Lin Qingshan said:

"Qingqing, this restaurant is too expensive. Let's go somewhere else."

Lin Erzhu nodded in agreement:

"Yes, don't waste this money."

Lu Qingqing ordered the dishes and said:

"Dad, Second Brother, you can eat in peace. We'll go home after you've eaten your fill."

Lin Yunlan also advised:

"Father, Second Brother, Qingqing has ordered everything."

Let's not let her good intentions go to waste.

Lin Qingshan and Lin Erzhu then stopped refusing and followed them into the restaurant.

The family sat together for a while,

The fragrant food was served, and Lu Qingqing said with a smile:

"Father, Second Brother, you should try it."

Lin Qingshan was a little nervous as it was his first time dining at a restaurant.

He picked up his chopsticks nervously and said:

"Qingqing, this...this is too expensive."

Lin Erzhu, however, didn't have so many concerns and started eating heartily, saying as he ate:

"Dad, you should try this! This braised beef is really delicious!"

Lu Qingqing placed a piece of meat on Lin Qingshan's plate and said:

"Dad, don't think so much. We rarely get to eat out, so you should eat more."

Lin Qingshan finally relaxed, took a bite of the dish, and nodded, saying:

"Yes, it really tastes good."

Lin Yunlan smiled as he poured wine for his father and second brother, saying:

"Father, Second Brother, let's have a drink together."

The family was happily eating and chatting when suddenly a commotion broke out not far away.

"Oh no! This is going to kill us!"

Everyone in the restaurant was in complete chaos.

Only Lu Qingqing stepped forward alone, and she calmly said:

"Don't panic, everyone. I'm a doctor. Let me see what's going on."

Lin Qingshan and the others looked at Lu Qingqing's retreating figure with worried expressions.

Lu Qingqing walked to the table where the incident had occurred.

A man was seen lying on the ground, foaming at the mouth and with a bluish-purple face.

A woman nearby was wailing and crying.

Just as Lu Qingqing was about to step forward to help with the examination, the woman next to her tried to stop her.

Lu Qingqing said:

“I am a doctor, I can save him.”

But the woman continued to stop her, shouting:

"No, don't touch him!"

Someone nearby couldn't stand it anymore and said:

"Aren't you together? Hurry and get a doctor to save him!"

The woman ignored her and continued to frantically try to stop her.

Those nearby tried to stop the woman as she went crazy.

He immediately stepped the woman aside and said to Lu Qingqing:

"Young lady, you must get treatment quickly."

Lu Qingqing didn't delay any longer and quickly squatted down.

They began to treat the man on the ground.

She observed the man's symptoms intently.

He gently pressed his fingers on various parts of the man's body, trying to find the cause of his illness.

The woman who was being stopped was still shouting from the side:

"Let me go! You can't let her treat me!"

People around her began to criticize the woman:

"What are you doing? Is it wrong for a doctor to save someone?"

Lu Qingqing ignored the noise around her and focused solely on treating the man.

At that moment, a richly dressed middle-aged man squeezed in.

He asked anxiously:

"How is it? Can it be saved?"

Lu Qingqing did not answer immediately, but continued her examination.

After a moment, he said:

"There is still hope, but it will take some time."

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Lin Yunlan also walked over and stood next to Lu Qingqing, saying:

"Qingqing, what do you need me to do?"

Lu Qingqing said:

"Yunlan, go ask the shopkeeper if he has any silver needles."

Lin Yunlan turned to find the shopkeeper, who immediately took out a set of silver needles from the counter upon hearing her words.

Lu Qingqing took the silver needles and focused intently on preparing to treat the patient.

However, someone reported it to the authorities, and the bailiffs arrived with the coroner.

The coroner, upon seeing this, exclaimed in surprise:

"Madam Lu".

Lu Qingqing looked up when she heard the voices and saw it was the coroner.

She hurriedly said:

"This person is not dead, I am trying to save him."

The coroner stepped forward, carefully examined the man's condition, and said:

"Madam Lu's medical skills are superb; I trust her."

Lu Qingqing continued to focus on handling the follow-up matters.

The constables stood by to maintain order and prevent the crowd from interfering.

After a while, the man slowly opened his eyes.

A gasp of surprise rippled through the crowd.

Lu Qingqing said:

"It's good that you're awake, but you'll need to take good care of yourself from now on."

The man said weakly, "Thank you for saving my life, young lady."

Suddenly someone asked,

Did this person get food poisoning from the food at this restaurant?

Lu Qingqing immediately explained, "Everyone, please eat without worry."

His poisoning was unrelated to the restaurant; the specific reason...

Everyone wanted to ask the woman, and Lu Qingqing pointed to the woman who had just stopped her.

The man who was treated seemed to suddenly realize something.

He roared hysterically:

"It was you! You actually hurt me for him! How cruel you are!"

The woman screamed as if she had gone mad:

"Why didn't you die? You're just a poor scholar."

Why should I live a hard life with you?

Young Master Li said that he would marry me as soon as you died.

The crowd erupted in uproar, condemning the woman for her heartlessness and ingratitude.

The man, his face filled with grief and indignation, struggled to get up.

But then he collapsed, panting heavily, and said:

"I have always been devoted to you and have never wronged you in the slightest, yet you treat me like this."

The woman sneered:

"Wholeheartedly devoted to me? What can you give me in return?"

Young Master Li is powerful and influential; he can provide me with a life of luxury and wealth.

Lu Qingqing couldn't help but say:

"For the sake of so-called wealth and status, one can abandon the bond between husband and wife."

You even take lives, where is your conscience?

The woman glared at Lu Qingqing:

"Where did you come from, you country bumpkin? Mind your own business!"

At this moment, the bailiff stepped forward and said:

"Stop arguing, let's go to the yamen to talk about it."

The woman turned ashen-faced and collapsed to the ground.

The man closed his eyes, and a tear slid down his cheek.

After bowing to Lu Qingqing to take his leave, the coroner and the constables left with the woman.

The truth came to light, and the previously panicked guests returned to normal.

They all sat back down at their own desks.

The man in fine clothes finally felt relieved.

He walked up to Lu Qingqing and said:

"Young lady, I am the owner of this restaurant. My name is Quan Fuhai."

Thank you so much for your help and for speaking up for me.

To clear my restaurant's name, otherwise, this whole incident will...

My restaurant is about to lose its reputation.

To express our gratitude, your meal today will be on the house.

Lu Qingqing replied with a smile:

"You're too kind, boss. It's all I should do."

The boss continued:

"The young lady's medical skills are superb, and her character is even more admirable."

"May I ask if you could leave your name and address, young lady? I will certainly visit you in person to express my sincere gratitude."

Lu Qingqing waved her hand:

"The boss really doesn't need to do this; saving lives is a doctor's duty."

The boss insisted, "Please don't refuse, young lady. I hope you will grant my request."

Seeing that her boss was so persistent, Lu Qingqing had no choice but to say:

"Alright then, my name is Lu Qingqing, and I live in Linjia Village outside the city."

The boss nodded:

“Miss Lu, I will remember what happened today.”

Lu Qingqing said, "Boss, then let's continue our meal."

The owner cupped his hands in a respectful gesture and turned to greet the other customers.