Chen Bei scratched the back of his head. "My mother asked Sister Gu to take care of me for a while. Is the old lady at home not in good health? Doctor Tian and Doctor Zheng are both good doctors. Maybe they can help Sister Ling Shu."

Fu Lingshu came out under the guise of seeking medical treatment for her grandmother, but her real purpose was to find Doctor Zheng and see if there was any hope for her face.

Secondly, it was for Bai Qiaoyin.

Upon hearing Chen Bei mention this, she smiled sweetly, "I have come here precisely to seek out Doctor Zheng."

However, his gaze fell on Gu An'an, who was busy at the counter.

There are many merchant women in the capital who show their faces in public, but the one in front of me is very different from the ones I have seen before.

Fu Lingshu, recalling the extra bites of Bisi Tao she had just eaten, couldn't help but ask, "What kind of dish is that? I've never had it before."

Gu An'an smiled upon hearing this, "Watermelon rind."

Even with a veil covering her face, Fu Lingshu couldn't hide her emotions. "Watermelon... rind?"

"Yes, remove the outermost green skin from the watermelon rind, soak it in a mixture of salt and sugar, then cut it into thin strips and eat it directly. It has the effects of relieving summer heat, clearing away heat, stimulating appetite and promoting salivation."

Fu Lingshu was stunned when she heard this; she hadn't even noticed it before.

"I saw that Miss Fu had come from afar and had a hard time, so I took the liberty of making this decision. I hope Miss Fu won't take it to heart."

Watermelon rinds are definitely not a good thing, especially for these noble ladies.

Gu An'an's actions were considerate, but they were also a test.

She invited people over, but she wasn't entirely at ease.

We need to see if this young lady from the Fu family is on our side.

Before Fu Lingshu could speak, the accompanying maidservant's eyes widened, "How could you let our young lady eat watermelon rinds?"

This is truly a rural place; there are no rules at all.

Caught off guard, Fu Lingshu's beautiful eyes flashed with anger upon hearing this. She glared at the little maid and said, "Shut up!"

As she spoke, she stepped forward, bowed, and apologized, "It was my fault for not disciplining her properly. Madam Gu is very considerate of me. Ling Shu should be the one to thank her."