Villain: Starting as a Corrupt Tycoon's Wife

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To get rich, build roads first. Without good roads, it's difficult to achieve significant development by relying solely on farming.

As the supercar drove along the narrow road, Wu Qianyi worried that it might scratch his car, and her hands unconsciously tightened their grip.

"Honey, if you keep doing this, you might not have any happiness in your sex life for the rest of your life."

"what!"

Wu Qianyi came to her senses and realized that she was holding Xiao Lingyun tightly. She immediately let go, gently rubbed her hand, and blew on it a few times.

It is said that saliva can relieve itching and pain, so Lingyun pressed down on his assistant's head and made her cover it with her red lips.

The signal was pretty good here, and the navigation was fairly accurate. Ling Lan smoothly parked the car in front of Wu Qianyi's house.

A cool sports car arrived in the village, attracting many children to follow and watch, and even many adults came along.

Seeing the license plate number from the capital city, they wondered if it meant someone from higher up had come or if someone in the village had suddenly become wealthy.

"It's parked in front of Old Wu's house!"

"I heard that Old Wu's workers' compensation is coming in soon. Is this some confirmation from higher-ups?"

"It doesn't seem likely. His daughter works in Beijing, so it's probably related to her..."

"Yeah, Wu Qianyi is so pretty, it's normal for her to hook up with a rich guy. Sigh, when will it be my family's turn to have good fortune?"

“Your family’s ancestral graves were just cleared this morning. I saw your son throwing firecrackers there with my own eyes.”

"That bastard, I'll deal with him when I get back!"

"From a genetic point of view, it's probably not a good idea for you to call your son a bastard..."

Even after their ancestral graves were blown up, they didn't go back. It seems the people of Taoyuan Village are very curious about the owner of the supercar.

The car door opened, and a mature woman dressed in black stepped out and opened the door for Ling Yun.

Her icy aura made the villagers take a few steps back, and few dared to look her in the eye.

When Ling Yun led Wu Qianyi out, the people around them gasped in amazement once again.

They weren't surprised by Wu Qianyi; they were all kids who grew up in the village and were used to seeing her.

Just by standing there, Ling Yunguang made them realize that they were from a different world; he looked exactly like a noble young master.

It's said that money makes people better. Ling Yun used to score around 95 points, but now that he's changed his gear, he's almost at 99.

The women in the village had never seen such a handsome young man before, and they were all considering whether to introduce any girls they knew to him. They thought that once they got in touch with him, they would be set for life.

Wu Qianyi's mother was also attracted by the commotion outside. She hadn't come out when she heard the sports car engine, thinking it was just someone passing by. But now that she heard the villagers talking about it, she thought something had happened at her doorstep.

Upon opening the old-fashioned courtyard gate and seeing Ling Yun, Wu's mother's eyes lit up, and then Wu Qianyi skipped and hopped to her side.

"mom!"

"Qianyi's back! Who's that over there?"

"He's my boss, I've told you before."

Wu's mother quickly invited Ling Yun in, and Ling Lan parked the car in her yard.

The villagers outside gradually dispersed after they saw that the courtyard gate had been closed.

That's one of the advantages of rural areas – they're spacious. Every family in Taoyuan Village has a large courtyard, though most of them are old and dilapidated.

Wu's mother and father had worked in the capital in their early years and had met many wealthy people, but this was the first time they had come into contact with someone as wealthy as Ling Yun.

When Mr. Wu heard that his daughter's boss had come with her, he also came out, leaning on his cane.

Wu's mother had a very ordinary appearance, so ordinary that you could find a woman like her in any rural area. She was not tall, had dark skin, and her weathered face was covered with wrinkles.

Ling Yun was still wondering if a woman of this appearance could give birth to such a beautiful girl as Wu Qianyi, until he saw Wu's father and his doubts disappeared.

Although Uncle Wu is now over 50, he still retains some of the handsome looks he had in his youth, and his skin is very fair. It is clear that Wu Qianyi inherited more of his genes.

"Chairman Ling, thank you so much! If it weren't for you, my certificate of recognition wouldn't have come through so quickly!"

"Uncle Wu, you're too kind. Actually, your certificate will be issued soon; I just gave it a little push. As for the person who made things difficult for you, he's already packed his bags and left."

Chapter 62 Illness Enters Through the Mouth

The elderly couple excitedly chatted with Lingyun, completely ignoring Wu Qianyi.

When Wu's mother smelled the delicious aroma coming from the kitchen, she realized, "Oh dear, Qianyi, is that the young lady who came back with you cooking?"

"Yes, Sister Linglan's cooking is excellent, you're in for a treat today!"

"What nonsense are you talking about, girl? There's no way you'd let a guest cook!"

Wu's mother rushed to the kitchen, but returned less than half a minute later after tasting a bite of the food.

The assistant held Ling Yun's hand, looking as if he had just escaped a disaster.

"Luckily, Sister Linglan has a cold personality. Other sisters probably wouldn't have been able to bring themselves to kick my mother out."

"Is your cooking not good, Auntie?"

Wu Qianyi pouted, her voice extremely soft, afraid her mother would hear: "It's not just bad, it's really bad! You know, sometimes my dad can't stand it and would rather cook for himself than eat her cooking... Ugh!"

Wu's mother still overheard her daughter talking badly about her behind her back. She grabbed her ear and dragged her aside. Wu's father tried to persuade her, but in the end, he was also scolded.

Ling Yun watched their family's interaction with envy. He had never seen what his parents looked like. The director of the orphanage only said that when she went out on a snowy day, she met Ling Yun, who was still an infant, at the door. There was also a card next to him with Ling Yun's name written on it.

Perhaps due to the absence of parents during his childhood, or perhaps because he was raised by a group of older sisters, Lingyun prefers women who are older and have a more mature charm.

Ling Lan brought the dishes to the table, and Wu's father almost burst into tears after only tasting one bite.

What kind of life was I living before?!

After the five people devoured the dishes on the table, Lingyun began to inquire about the situation in Peach Blossom Village.

Has anyone in the village contracted a strange illness?

"Is Chairman Ling afraid of getting infected?"

"No, Uncle. I studied under the old doctor for a few years, and I came here this time to help the villagers with their medical problems."

After his initial surprise, Mr. Wu began to rack his brains to think about it. However, the villagers ate a relatively light diet, without much meat or fish, and most of their vegetables were homegrown. They had never suffered from any strange diseases.

“I remember Aunt Wang’s house on the east side of the village. Her daughter hasn’t been feeling well lately,” Wu’s father said, as if remembering something.

Mother Wu chimed in, "Yes, her family is in a terrible state. They emptied their savings to help their son get married, but as soon as the bride got into the bridal sedan chair, Aunt Wang's husband and son suddenly died of cerebral hemorrhage. People say that this new bride is a cursed star, not only causing the deaths of her own parents, but also causing the deaths of her future husband and father-in-law before she even entered the house, forcing the young girl to jump into the river... Now only she and her daughter are left to depend on each other."

Ling Yun became interested: "When did her daughter start feeling unwell?"

"It's only been about two weeks. I vomited after eating, and I've lost a lot of weight."

The young man raised an eyebrow slightly: "Haven't you been to the hospital?"

"Yes, I went. I even went to the big hospital in town. They did a lot of tests and spent a lot of money, but they still couldn't find anything wrong! These big hospitals only know how to rip off poor people; they're completely useless..."

Mr. Wu interrupted Mrs. Wu with dissatisfaction, saying that how could they know where the problem was without examination? If they missed the examination and delayed treatment, they would blame the hospital for being irresponsible.

"Qianyi, do you know where Aunt Wang lives?"

"I know, I'll take you there!"

As an assistant, Wu Qianyi doesn't need to know what Ling Yun wants to do; she just needs to do as he says.

Ling Lan was about to clear the dishes when Wu's mother took them away from her.

After they left, Wu's mother was still muttering to herself, "That girl in black was pretty, but she was a bit aloof. I still don't know her name."

Why are you worrying about these things?

"Hey, I'm concerned about our daughter's life-changing event. You didn't realize she's interested in Chairman Ling, did you? The fact that the big boss accompanied her back means their relationship is definitely more than just friendship..."

Mr. Wu was too lazy to listen to any of this, so he took out his phone and started watching lowbrow short dramas.

Wu's mother rolled her eyes at her, picked up the plate, and went to the kitchen.

In an old-fashioned self-built house, Aunt Wang brought tea and fruit to the group.

"Qianyi, here, give these two to your friends."

"Okay, Aunt Wang."

The villagers of Taoyuan Village are very friendly and not as xenophobic as some other places; the atmosphere is quite good.

"Aunt Wang, let me introduce you. This is also a disciple of the old doctor, named Ling Yun."

"Really?" Aunt Wang's eyes lit up instantly. "Oh my, what a coincidence!"

Ling Yun casually cracked sunflower seeds: "Qianyi said that Miss Zhou was unwell and went to the hospital for a check-up but didn't get better. I happened to be in the village to pay my respects to the old doctor, so I came to visit her on the way."

"That's great!"

Aunt Wang clapped her hands: "When the old doctor was still alive, everyone in the village would go to him if they had a headache or fever, and he'd usually get better in two or three days. Then he took on an apprentice, but that rascal is dishonest and got involved with Widow Ma from the same village. I asked Qiaoqiao about it, and she said she'd rather die than go to him for treatment. And that guy went to the capital a while ago, which made me so worried!"

"Aunt Wang, shall we go see Qiaoqiao now?"

"Hey, good, good!"

The group arrived at Zhou Qiao's house, and before they even went inside, Ling Yun could smell a strong odor of Chinese medicine.

"I was worried before, so I went to get some traditional Chinese medicine to help her recover," Aunt Wang explained from the side.

“You can’t take this medicine.” Ling Yun frowned. “I don’t know what kind of quack doctor prescribed this medicine for you. Several of the medicines have conflicting effects, and taking them will actually harm your health.”

"Oh dear, then I won't let her eat there anymore!"

The room was dimly lit, and even the windows were closed. Ling Yun saw a girl who looked about eighteen or nineteen years old lying on the bed. Even though she looked very haggard, he could tell that she was quite pretty.

“Her health is getting worse and worse, and she can’t even be in the sun anymore. I wanted to take her out in the yard to sunbathe, but the more she was in the sun, the more uncomfortable she became…”

"I understand, you can go out now."

"This……"

Aunt Wang hesitated. Although she trusted Wu Qianyi and Ling Yun seemed trustworthy, he was still a young man, and it might not be appropriate for him to be alone in a room with her daughter.

“Aunt Wang, Lingyun can’t have anyone around when he’s performing his medical skills. How about I stay inside and keep an eye on things?” Wu Qianyi tugged at Aunt Wang’s sleeve.

Ultimately, seeing the little girl grow up, Aunt Wang finally agreed.

After closing the door, Zhou Qiao sat up in bed, feeling somewhat uneasy.

After spending a long time in the dimly lit room, her eyes had adjusted to the darkness and she could see Ling Yun's appearance.

She had never even seen such a handsome young man on TV before, and she was quite nervous when she heard that he was going to treat her.

"Ms. Zhou, relax a bit, come on, take a deep breath..."

Ling Yun sat on the edge of her bed, helped her adjust her breathing rhythm, and then placed his hand on her wrist.

A dozen seconds later, Ling Yun released her arm and asked, "When did Miss Zhou start feeling unwell? What did you eat or drink before you started feeling unwell?"

"Just a week ago, after I came back from the brigade, I was a little thirsty, so I drew some well water to drink. Not long after I drank it, I felt a lot of stomach pain. At first, I thought it was just because I drank raw water and that I could bear it. But it got worse and worse, and now I can hardly get out of bed."

"Illness enters through the mouth."

Ling Yun took her hand again: "You have to say it."

Chapter 63 Old Poison

After hearing this, Wu Qianyi asked curiously, "Could it be that the well water wasn't boiled properly, and that's caused a parasite infection?"

"Calling it a parasite wouldn't be wrong; to be more precise, it's called a Gu worm."

"Gu insect?"

Zhou Qiao was very surprised. She had only ever seen such things on her phone or on TV, and she couldn't immediately connect them with reality.

"If I'm not mistaken, this kind of Gu worm should be called 'abdominal Gu,' a type of Gu worm that parasitizes the stomach and intestines. It fears sunlight, has strong acid resistance, and even stomach acid cannot harm it. It grows by sucking the blood, flesh, and food residue of its host. After parasitizing, it will cause the host to suffer from unbearable abdominal pain, frequent vomiting, and inability to eat. In the end, it will suck the host dry and make him die in pain. It is extremely vicious."

Ling Yun's description terrified Zhou Qiao, who hurriedly grabbed his hand: "Mr. Ling, please, you must save me!"

"Since I've already said it, I must be confident."

Ling Yun gently patted her hand, which reassured her a lot.

"The growth conditions of this kind of Gu worm are extremely harsh, and it is absolutely impossible for it to appear in your well out of thin air. Someone must be trying to harm you. As for who exactly they want to harm, I have no idea."

"Harm us?" Zhou Qiao looked bewildered. "My mother and I have never offended anyone, so why would anyone want to harm us?"

"It's also possible that it wasn't specifically designed to harm you, but rather that you were unfortunately chosen. After the Gu worms have sucked your blood and flesh, once you die, the person who cast the Gu worms will recall them and consume the Gu eggs they laid to enhance their own cultivation. This is what Gu cultivation is all about."