At this time, Mi Guo no longer panicked like the first time using a hairdryer. Instead, he obediently closed his eyes and enjoyed it comfortably.
With solar panels that could generate electricity, the hairdryer could also be used, and Gu Qingcheng fully enjoyed the convenience of modern technology.
It took about 10 minutes to dry Mi Guo's hair with the hairdryer, leaving it fluffy and dry.
After drying Mi Guo's hair, Gu Qingcheng put the hairdryer back into the storage cabinet.
Now, Mi Guo was no longer surprised by his sister's ability to conjure items out of thin air. He even felt it was natural.
If she didn't have immortal abilities, would she still be called an immortal sister?
Just as they finished, they heard Wang Cai barking fiercely in the yard, as if there was some movement outside.
Gu Chaobei went to open the door and saw Boss Zhang arriving with five workers. They were there to install the underground heating system for Mi Guo's bedroom.
The two men were delighted to see each other. After the ordeal they had been through, their relationship was now very different from before.
Boss Zhang not only received five hundred taels of silver from the Prince but also secured a contract to supply coal to the Prince's mansion from then on.
This was just the overt benefit. By associating with Prince Xia, Boss Zhang immediately became a prominent figure in the business world of Jinsha City, with endless benefits to follow.
Boss Zhang had made the right bet.
After Boss Zhang arranged for his workers to start their task, Gu Chaobei warmly invited him inside for tea.
The room where they had tea was currently serving as Mi Guo's bedroom, which was originally the dining room.
It couldn't be helped; the weather was too cold. If you spat, it would freeze into ice immediately. If they drank tea in the hall, they would shiver with cold the whole time, ruining any sense of elegance.
Boss Zhang saw a bed set up in the room, with children's clothes on it. He knew it was Mi Guo's temporary bedroom. Seeing how much Gu Chaobei's family cared about Mi Guo, he couldn't help but praise them:
"Mr. Gu, your family is indeed benevolent. It's truly fortunate for Mi Guo to be under your protection; he has met noble people."
"He is a pitiable child, and we were brought together by fate. There's no need to mention noble people; we are all family now."
Gu Chaobei did not want to place Mi Guo in a lowly position, so he said in a calm tone.
Gu Qingcheng and Mi Guo happened to enter, lifting the curtain, and overheard their conversation. Mi Guo's heart felt a ray of sunshine.
He had always been deeply grateful for the Gu family's sheltering him. However, he was not that sensitive. For a child from a poor family, it was already fortunate to be given a meal. Could they expect to be treated with equal spiritual respect from the material sustenance?
However, at this moment, Mi Guo could hear Gu Chaobei's protective words for him.
Although he didn't speak, he was overjoyed in his heart.
As soon as Gu Qingcheng entered, she bowed to Boss Zhang:
"Qingcheng owes Uncle Zhang a great debt for his strong support this time. Otherwise, Qingcheng would have been in grave danger!"
Gu Qingcheng performed a grand kowtow according to the local customs. Boss Zhang quickly stood up and gently supported her, saying:
"Niece Gu, you are too kind. Your father and I are like brothers. If something happened to you, of course, I would do my best to help."
These pleasantries created a harmonious atmosphere for everyone.
Boss Zhang had also gained considerable benefits from this matter and was very satisfied.
The incident involving Gu Qingcheng was another turning point in his life. Seeing Gu Qingcheng was like seeing a treasure, and he was filled with joy.
After the polite greetings, Gu Chaobei invited Boss Zhang to stay for lunch as a token of gratitude and said he wanted to have a few drinks with him.
Hu Lanfang also warmly insisted he stay.
Boss Zhang's original intention was to strengthen his ties with the Gu family, so he naturally would not refuse.
Therefore, Gu Chaobei asked his daughter to prepare hot pot, saying it was most suitable for such cold weather.
"What is hot pot? Is it delicious?"
Boss Zhang had never eaten it before and curiously asked Gu Chaobei about it.
Gu Chaobei smiled mysteriously and said, "You'll know when Qingcheng is ready. For now, let's just drink tea."
Gu Chaobei brewed a rich Wuyi Da Hong Pao, produced with modern craftsmanship from the "Shan Mao Supermarket."
While the ingredients of this era were undoubtedly more natural, the production process of tea, like that of modern tea, had been refined and improved over thousands of years.
Boss Zhang was drinking such excellent tea for the first time. He felt a sweet aftertaste with every sip and a lingering fragrance, and he praised it immensely.
In the adjacent room, Boss Zhang's workers began to install the underground heating system.
Working in the bitter cold, climbing mountain paths and sweating profusely, their sweat would then freeze. Now, as they worked, the ice would melt into water. The workers wiped the sweat from their faces and cursed:
"Damn it, I don't know what's wrong with this weather; it's getting colder and colder. I haven't felt this cold in years, even in the north."
"It's too early for it to be this cold. Such an anomaly must mean something. If my family could afford to burn coal, I would have installed an underground heating system too," said another worker, sighing as he worked.
"In this weather, it's good that your family has an underground heating system. It's best not to skimp on burning coal for warmth and to take good care of your elderly and children." Gu Chaobei reminded Boss Zhang solemnly in the room.
"I know. My old man has chronic leg pain. Every year as winter sets in, he suffers unbearable pain. The underground heating system makes him much more comfortable. By the way, Brother Gu, can you write a prescription for my father to treat his chronic leg pain?" Boss Zhang remembered Gu Chaobei's reputation as a divine doctor. If he could save Prince Xia's life, treating chronic leg pain would be a piece of cake.
Gu Chaobei hadn't expected to take on another task. Chronic leg pain was not easy to treat. In Western medicine, it could be relieved with painkillers and some hormonal drugs. However, Boss Zhang's father was elderly, and taking medications with side effects on the liver and kidneys might not bring much benefit.
Therefore, Gu Chaobei said, "Medicine has three parts poison. Your father is also getting on in years, and there's no need for such things. I have a method that can relieve the discomfort of chronic leg pain without the need for medication."
"That's wonderful! What is this marvelous remedy?" Boss Zhang was overjoyed.
As he spoke, Gu Chaobei took out paper and a brush, drew a diagram of a leg warmer, and handed it to Mr. Zhang, saying:
"Put about a pound of sea salt into a bag, heat it on the stove, then put it into the inner pocket of this leg warmer. Wrap it around your father's aching leg for half an hour daily. It can effectively relieve the pain."
Hearing this, Mr. Zhang quickly took the prescription as if it were a treasure and carefully put it in his pocket. After all, this was a "prescription" from the divine doctor Gu, so it had to be treated with great importance.
Meanwhile, Gu Qingcheng began preparing the hot pot broth in the kitchen. After asking Boss Zhang if he could eat spicy food, she made a spicy broth that would surely leave a lasting impression on him.
As Gu Qingcheng skillfully stir-fried the soup base, Mi Guo, who was helping to stoke the fire nearby, stood up and watched with great interest.
"Brother, looking at your eyes, it seems like you can cook too? Do you want to try?" Gu Qingcheng joked.
"Can I? Then I'll try?" Mi Guo had already seen Gu Qingcheng making spicy hot pot broth before and was eager to try it now.
"Sure, you do it!" Even if Mi Guo messed up this pot, they could still keep it for his mother. Everything has a first time, and Qingcheng generously gave up her "chief chef" position.
Would Mi Guo mess it up?