Reborn in the ’80s as a Group Favorite Bigshot – Chapter 84

Chapter 84: Little Sister, You Are Still the Best

Song Chu and Gu Yue followed along to the hospital. Gao Zhengping knew a doctor there, and they quickly found an old doctor who specialized in medicinal herbs.

He first handed over the bag of ginseng slices he had bought, “Could you please take a look at this and see if it’s real?”

The old doctor put on his glasses, took the ginseng slices, examined them, and sniffed them. He frowned and said, “These are fake ginseng slices. They won’t kill you if you eat them, but they have no effect.”

Although Gao Zhengping had his doubts because of Song Chu’s words, he still held onto a sliver of hope.

“Then could you please take a look at this?” He handed over the ginseng Song Chu had given him.

The old doctor examined it and said, “This is wild ginseng, about seven or eight years old. It’s quite effective and can be used in an emergency.”

Gao Zhengping couldn’t help but sigh in relief. Since Song Chu and Gu Yue were waiting outside, he asked in a low voice, “Then how much do you think this is worth?”

“If sold to a state-run pharmacy, around two hundred yuan. If you were to buy it, it would be around two hundred and twenty or thirty. Buying it privately would cost a few dozen yuan more,” the old doctor replied.

Gao Zhengping now had an idea. He thanked the old doctor and went outside.

He was very anxious at this moment, but he still managed a smile. “Comrade Xiao Song, I’ll buy your ginseng. How much do you want for it?”

Song Chu didn’t want to take advantage of him. “Two hundred and twenty yuan will do.”

Gao Zhengping had expected to be asked for a high price and was prepared to pay a hefty sum.

But he didn’t expect that Comrade Xiao Song would only ask for a price similar to that of a state-run pharmacy, which made him feel a little embarrassed.

However, his impression of Song Chu rose another level. She was a good comrade who helped others and was very honest.

“Hurry up and give it to your wife,” Song Chu said, seeing through his thoughts.

She knew that even if she asked for four or five hundred yuan, this man would definitely buy it. From his attire, he didn’t seem to be short of money.

But she couldn’t bring herself to do such a tasteless thing, and she wouldn’t ruin her reputation for a mere one or two hundred yuan.

Gao Zhengping nodded, “Then please wait for me for a while. I don’t have enough money on me. I’ll give it to my wife first, and then I’ll borrow some from an acquaintance at the hospital to pay you.”

He had brought over five hundred yuan, but the fake ginseng slices on the black market had cost him four hundred, leaving him with only a little over a hundred.

Song Chu smiled indifferently, “It’s okay, go ahead. We’ll sit here and wait.”

“Alright, thank you so much, Comrade Xiao Song,” Gao Zhengping said gratefully.

He asked Song Chu and Gu Yue to wait there while he quickly ran to deliver the ginseng and then borrow money.

After about ten minutes, he came back, drenched in sweat, obviously having been running around.

He handed the borrowed money to Song Chu, totaling two hundred and twenty yuan. “Comrade Xiao Song, here’s the money for the ginseng. Thank you so much.”

He knew this was a fair price, and if he hadn’t happened to meet Comrade Xiao Song, he would have given his wife the fake ginseng, and the consequences would have been unimaginable. He shuddered at the thought.

He had originally wanted to add more money, but seeing Song Chu’s clear and honest gaze, and knowing she hadn’t asked for more earlier, he was afraid that giving her more money would be seen as an insult, so he only gave her two hundred and twenty yuan.

But he definitely remembered this favor.

“Comrade Xiao Song, may I ask where you work?” he asked.

Song Lao Si was very astute in these matters. He spoke up first, “We don’t have jobs. My sister and I are villagers from Xiaba Village.”

“But my sister organized an oil pressing workshop in the village and has also applied to start a livestock farm, which is currently under construction,” he added proudly.

Song Chu smiled. Her fourth brother was indeed a shrewd person in these matters and had a knack for business.

Gao Zhengping was taken aback, clearly not expecting Song Chu to be from the countryside. Her temperament and manner of speaking didn’t seem like it at all.

However, after hearing what Song Lao Si said about her accomplishments, he was impressed. It was truly remarkable for a young woman to achieve all of this.

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Normally, he would have thought Song Lao Si was just bragging, but after what had just happened, he believed in Song Chu’s good character and trusted what he said.

“I’m Gao Zhengping, the director of the Steel Factory. If Comrade Xiao Song ever needs anything, feel free to come find me.”

Gao Zhengping also took out a piece of paper from his pocket and handed it to Song Chu. “This is my office number. Comrade Xiao Song can also call me.”

He was genuinely grateful to Song Chu, so he wanted to repay the favor in this way.

Even if Song Chu didn’t contact him, he planned to buy some gifts and visit the village to thank her again.

Song Chu took the paper and put it away. “Alright, then we’ll be going. Director Gao, you should get back to your work.”

Seeing Song Chu calmly put away the phone number without getting excited or trying to curry favor because he was the director of the Steel Factory, he thought even more highly of her.

He felt that this young comrade had excellent character and was worth befriending.

“Alright, we’ll be in touch. Thank you, Comrade Xiao Song, for making this trip,” he said, shaking hands with Song Chu and Gu Yue, expressing his gratitude once again.

Song Chu and Song Lao Si left, and Gao Zhengping returned to the door of the delivery room.

After a while, the doctor came out.

He hurried forward and asked, “Doctor, how is my wife?”

The doctor smiled, “The ginseng you brought came just in time. After taking it, she regained some strength and successfully gave birth to a son. Both mother and child are safe.”

Gao Zhengping sighed in relief and couldn’t help but exclaim excitedly, “Hahaha, I finally have a son!”

He was already over forty years old, and his wife was over thirty. They had been unable to conceive for a long time, and tests showed that both of them had some issues.

Because of this, people often gossiped behind their backs, and his family frequently pressured him, suggesting that he adopt a child.

Now his wife had not only given birth but also had a son. He finally had an heir and could give his family an explanation.

He felt even more grateful to Song Chu in his heart. Without her, he didn’t know if his wife could have safely delivered their son. He must thank her properly.

Meanwhile, Song Chu and Song Lao Si walked out of the hospital.

Song Lao Si couldn’t help but say, “Little Sister, I didn’t expect that man to be the director of the Steel Factory. Why didn’t you chat with him more and build a closer relationship?”

The Steel Factory was the largest factory in the county and had the best benefits and treatment.

Song Chu glanced at him, “There was no need. Couldn’t you see he was busy?”

“Besides, he gave us his phone number and told us his identity, which means he’s acknowledged the favor. So we should be calm and not rush things. That would only leave a bad impression.”

“Just wait and see. If we don’t go looking for him, he’ll definitely come to our village to thank us again.”

Song Lao Si was taken aback, but he now had great faith in his younger sister. “Really?”

Then, thinking about it carefully, he felt it made sense. Director Gao’s attitude towards his sister had been very respectful. He said admiringly, “Little Sister, you are still the best.”

She reached out and patted Song Lao Si’s shoulder, “Fourth Brother, you still have a lot to learn.”

I’m sorry, I accidentally woke up late this morning and got a bit stuck while writing. The next chapter will be at 3 PM~