Rebirth: The Courtyard Bride Is Cool and Radiant novel Chapter 144

Chapter 144: Chapter 144: If they aren’t holding that spot, why should they do that work?

Just then, the Production Team Leader came over. "What’s going on here?"

Xue Linfang hurried to take the initiative. "Team Leader, I’m returning to work starting today. Chu Zhiqing mentioned earlier that you also had her fill in temporarily. Now that Doctor Gong is returning to the village and I’m starting work, she should step down now that her work is done. I figured the village health clinic doesn’t see many patients on a typical day, so I thought villagers needing medical attention could see Doctor Gong at his home. I can just work a bit harder when needed. If Chu Zhiqing works in the fields, the production team will gain another laborer, and we won’t be wasting work points."

Xue Linfang had been able to study under Doctor Gong only because her Third Sister-in-law, Xu Hongzao, was Xu Wenchang’s niece; otherwise, it wouldn’t have been her turn.

The Production Team Leader was already quite dissatisfied with Chuyunyi’s tactlessness and was naturally not inclined to side with her. He had been wondering how to deal with her anyway. "Lin Fang is right. There’s indeed no need for three people in the village health clinic. So, Chu Zhiqing, you’ll return to working in the fields starting today."

Yunyi naturally wouldn’t object. "Okay, I have no objections. However, since the Branch Secretary and the Production Team Leader are both here, it’s a good time to go over the clinic’s accounts to put everyone’s mind at ease."

Xue Linfang had wanted to make an issue of this, but she hadn’t expected this Chu Zhiqing to be so astute. Still, getting rid of her was the main thing; the rest were minor details.

The Branch Secretary could see that the Production Team Leader was doing this deliberately. Seeing that Chu Zhiqing also didn’t want to partner with Xue Linfang anymore, he didn’t say anything further.

He called out to the accountant in the crowd, Lu Dahai, "Dahai, come here."

Lu Dahai was meticulous. Over the past few days, he had recorded every transaction in the clinic’s accounts clearly. Yunyi was also diligent; the medicines in the cabinet were arranged very neatly. It didn’t take long to check everything.

Yunyi pointed to the herbs drying on the trays inside. "These are herbs I collected and processed myself. They’ll be ready for use after about one more day of drying."

Then, she handed over the keys. "Branch Secretary, here are the keys to the health clinic. Please take good care of them."

She turned to Xue Linfang. "I’ve completed the handover on my end. Do you have any questions?"

A flash of triumph crossed Xue Linfang’s face. "No, I don’t."

Xue Linfang naturally understood her meaning. She did want to cause trouble, but the clinic was tiny, and in front of so many people, she couldn’t very well make things difficult for Yunyi. "No more problems," she said.

Xue Linfang started to panic. "Aunties, Chu Zhiqing is just changing jobs; she’s not leaving our production team. If you think her acupuncture is good, you can still find her later. It’s not like she’s running away."

As soon as she said this, the way everyone looked at her changed. The auntie from before spoke up, "Xue Linfang, you sure know how to talk. She’s not in that position anymore, so why should she do the work?"

"Exactly! You have neither her magnanimity nor her medical skills, yet you’re here trying to get her to do free labor. What a schemer!"

At these words, Xue Linfang, still young, visibly lost her composure. "Auntie, we all live in the same village. You’ve all watched me grow up. How can you say such things about me? I was only thinking about what’s best for the village!"

Someone scoffed. "Clearly, Chu Zhiqing has excellent medical skills. Why make her leave? Since you’re so selfless, why don’t *you* go work in the fields yourself then!"

At this, the Xue family members in the crowd couldn’t remain silent. Xue Linfang’s mother stepped forward. "Is there no respect for first come, first served anymore? Our Lin Fang was just on leave; she never said she was quitting! Besides, Doctor Gong has taken good care of all of you for years. Listen to what you’re saying now! Going by your logic, then Doctor Gong shouldn’t come back to work at the health clinic either, right?"