That night, Qin Huai didn’t work overtime to make sticky rice cake.
Of course, it wasn’t because Qin Huai was being lazy; it was because Qu Jing sent a WeChat message to Qin Huai. She told Qin Huai that she knew about his usual routine and didn’t want to cause him to lose sleep over her. Also, she realized that when Qin Huai asked her in the afternoon if she would come to buy sticky rice cakes the next day, he was giving himself a way out, and she was delighted to have such a friend.
She also casually asked Qin Huai whether Luo Jun would be willing to go to the hospital for physical therapy the day after tomorrow.
Qin Huai wasn’t sure if it was his imagination, but since he walked into Dean Qu’s office and accidentally discovered Qu Jing’s secret, her words had become much more straightforward.
What Luo Jun said was indeed correct. Qu Jing’s secret was truly a huge breakthrough.
After returning to the district, Qin Huai sent a message to Luo Jun, telling him that he had achieved a major breakthrough and needed to quickly start a tea party.
Then, Qin Huai ran into Zhang Shumei downstairs, who was still heading out to buy spider plants during dinnertime.
Zhang Shumei smiled at Qin Huai and happily carried her large canvas bag, heading out to slack off.
At Luo Jun’s house, Chen Huihong was already eating.
It was quite sumptuous.
There were two fruit platters, four to five types of nuts, all the snacks sold at Yunzhong Restaurant in the past three days, and three bowls of white fungus and pear soup.
Qin Huai felt like he didn’t need to go to the restaurant for dinner anymore.
"Speak up." Luo Jun was drinking the white fungus and pear soup, glancing at Chen Huihong who was munching on sunflower seeds, "What have you learned?"
Qin Huai recounted the historic breakthrough of the afternoon; when Chen Huihong heard the latter part, she even stopped munching on sunflower seeds and straightened up.
"This serious." Chen Huihong frowned, "Typically, spirits with such deep obsessions don’t live long in their last life. Xiao Qu reaching this age is considered longevity."
Sister Hong, if you don’t want that mouth of yours, you can it.
Luo Jun did not contradict Chen Huihong’s words: "Indeed, it’s also because we’ve hit fortunate times. Otherwise, a few decades ago, reincarnating in a last life at this age would mean the grass on the grave would be half a meter tall."
With Luo Jun agreeing, Qin Huai suddenly realized the seriousness of the issue: "Is it that serious? Doesn’t that mean Qu Jing is in danger?"
Luo Jun gave Qin Huai a sidelong glance: "Otherwise, why do you think I specifically ordered her to come over for a check-up? We don’t have your ability to directly see someone’s memories. All we can do is try to prolong her life as long as possible, prevent her from exhausting herself to death."
Qin Huai picked up a hint of faint resentment in Luo Jun’s voice.
Sure enough, the next second, Luo Jun’s resentment spilled out in his words: "Did you switch people without my consent? Wasn’t the previous one drawing pretty quickly? Why hasn’t the second draft come in yet this time?"
Sure enough, Bingbingzi delivering the second draft a bit slow had dissatisfied Luo the client.
Qin Huai could only help Bingbingzi explain: "Didn’t switch people. Isn’t it because you weren’t satisfied with the first draft? The artist hasn’t seen Liu Tao in years, now dressed as a married woman, the expression around her eyes has slightly changed. It’s normal she can’t capture the spirit at once; you have to give her time."
"If it really doesn’t work, if tomorrow she hasn’t delivered the second draft, I’ll urge her again."
Luo Jun reluctantly nodded.
Chen Huihong began eating pecans: "Weren’t we talking about Qu Jing? How did we end up discussing submissions? I think Xiao Qin did the right thing today; at least it could let Xiao Qu live five more years. But what to do now? Isn’t Xiao Qu’s side quest still clueless?"
Qin Huai felt he had some clues; the side quest’s snacks were most likely sticky rice cake, without a doubt. However, there are many varieties of sticky rice cakes, and their range isn’t too high or too low.
On his way back, Qin Huai was contemplating whether he should use an exhaustive method or just persistently make glutinous rice cakes to the maximum.
Qin Huai also talked about the breakthrough he had regarding the sticky rice cake.
Luo Jun waved his hand impatiently: "Talking about these is pointless now, you haven’t even made it yet. My snacks, you at least know what it is, right? B-level apple dough ball, can you make it?"
This is too much. It’s not just me who can’t make it; even Zheng Siyuan can’t make it, alright?
This pastry that’s maxed out the meat cooking aspect is almost a bug. Whose pastry chef maxes out on meat cooking and has an average pastry skill?
However, based on Qin Huai’s understanding of Luo Jun, since he said this, it means he already has a plan in mind.
"So, what do you think we should do next?" Qin Huai made a humble face asking for advice, which made Luo Jun very satisfied.
"I’ve always said, the simplest way is for Chen Huihong to sell me a house, then I’ll directly give it to Qu Jing and have her move to our district. Convenience brings opportunity; what task wouldn’t be easy to accomplish?"
"It’s just that Chen Huihong is stingy, otherwise she should’ve given Qu Jing a house directly."
Chen Huihong calmly peeled the pecans without saying a word.
Qin Huai really wanted to ask, can’t you give him a house first? Since he’s already the apparent heir to Luo Jun’s estate, can he inherit a house before Luo Jun reincarnates?
"Isn’t this a bit unreasonable? Our relationship isn’t good enough for exchanging properties, right?" Qin Huai said, "You can’t possibly tell Qu Jing that after investigation, you discovered she is related to you, and you’re listing her as the second heir of your estate."
Luo Jun shook his head: "Troublesome, you people always like to overthink. Listen to me, just say it directly."
Then Luo Jun took out his phone and dialed Qu Jing’s number; Qin Huai couldn’t stop him.
"Hello." Qu Jing’s side answered almost immediately.
"Qin Huai and Chen Huihong are both at my place." Luo Jun got straight to the point.
Qu Jing was silent for a moment on the other side, her tone unfluctuating: "Then I assume Qin Huai told you everything, and you and Sister Hong weren’t scared by me?"
Luo Jun snorted: "I’ve lived for over 90 years, what haven’t I seen? This is just the tip of the iceberg. Let me tell you, Chen Huihong has several houses in the district, a few of which are empty and not rented out; leaving them empty is wasteful. I remember your place is rented, come over tomorrow and pick a house you like, and move in directly."
Qu Jing was completely stunned.
"Yes... I heard, but isn’t this not quite appropriate? I remember the house prices in Yunzhong District are very high, and the rent isn’t cheap, Sister Hong’s house..."
Luo Jun gave Chen Huihong a look.
Chen Huihong immediately spoke up, raising her voice in her signature enthusiastic tone, interrupting Qu Jing.
"What’s the problem? My houses are empty anyway. Xiao Qu, just move in tomorrow, no need to bring anything, they’re all furnished."
"If you move in, we’ll have one more person to chat with regularly. Having another doctor in the community makes everyone feel more at ease, how great is that? Just listen to Mr. Luo, move in tomorrow."
"I... I’m a neurologist, not..."
"That’s settled then, come by tomorrow to sign the contract." Chen Huihong hung up the phone.
Qin Huai didn’t know what to say, and silently gave both of them a thumbs up.
You spirits from the Classic of Mountains and Seas are really all action-oriented.