Jiang Jingxue had never encountered such a situation before.

She quickly went to help them up: "Get up, all of you, get up!"

After the simple apprenticeship ceremony, everyone picked up their bowls and began to eat.

Before we had even finished our meal, a woman in her fifties came to our door with a child.

"Dr. Niu, I heard you take on apprentices here and provide food and lodging? From now on, let my grandson come here!"

Dr. Niu looked troubled.

"Sister-in-law Zhang, your child is probably not suitable."

Sister-in-law Zhang was displeased upon hearing this.

"Why is it inappropriate? Why can other children come, but my grandson can't?"

Dr. Niu patiently explained it to her.

“The children I take in all come from impoverished families. They can only get a decent meal if they stay with me. Your family is one of the best in our village. You have no problem raising your child, so there’s no need for you to send him here, is there?”

"I don't care! Since you've taken in other children, you have to take in my grandson too! We're all from the same village, why are you treating us differently?"

Sister-in-law Zhang, looking like someone not to be trifled with, spoke with conviction.

Yue Keqi, who was standing to the side, spoke up quietly.

"Sister Jingxue, look at this old woman, all dressed in gold and silver, her family must be well-off. The way she's rushing to send her grandson here, she's obviously trying to take advantage!"

Jiang Jingxue could also see through her thoughts.

It has to be said that human nature can be quite wicked at times.

With the mentality that "it's stupid not to take advantage of a bargain," these people would even try to pluck a few feathers from a passing chicken. They are typical examples of people who are never satisfied with taking advantage and feel like they are losing out if they don't get a little bit of a bargain.

If everyone were like her, sending their children to Dr. Niu regardless of whether they could afford to raise them.

There are at least dozens of children in a village. Does she have to spend money to raise them all?

Jiang Jingxue is kind-hearted, but she's not some sucker.

"Sister-in-law Zhang, my space is limited, and I really can't take in so many children."

"Besides, it's only with Dr. Jiang's help that I can feed these children. If everyone were like you, how could I afford it? Please, have mercy and stop making things difficult for me."

Since they were all neighbors, Dr. Niu didn't want to offend anyone, so he could only patiently explain.

Unfortunately, this old woman was no pushover.

"You've raised so many children, why would you be short of food for my grandson?"

As the old woman spoke, she glanced sideways at Jiang Jingxue.

"If you want to do good deeds, then do them thoroughly! Don't use the guise of doing good to gain fame for yourself while being unwilling to spend any money! Hypocritical!"

Yue Keqi was furious when she heard this.

As a staunch supporter of Jiang Jingxue, she was the first to jump out and point at the old woman, cursing her out.

"You old codger! What did you say? Say it again if you dare!"

Dr. Niu was also quite angry.

"Sister-in-law Zhang, how can you say that? Dr. Jiang has contributed both money and effort to help the poor children in our village. She has made such a great contribution to our village. How can you say such heartless things?"

The old woman rolled her eyes.

"The money and effort she put in weren't used for my grandson, so why can't I say anything against her!"

"I think she's just a fake good person! All she does is put on an act! She can only win over idiots like you!"

Dr. Niu was so angry that his blood pressure went up.

He casually picked up a broom and began to shoo people out.

"You, you shrew! You're not welcome here! Get out of here right now!"

Jiang Jingxue was afraid that the old woman had failed this time and would hold a grudge against Doctor Niu, and would cause trouble in the future.

She quickly stopped Dr. Niu.

"Dr. Niu, forget it. If her grandson wants to come, let him come."

Dr. Niu looked on in surprise.

"Dr. Jiang, but, this..."

He was afraid that if this set a precedent, everyone would send their children here to freeload, and how would he afford to raise them then?

Even Yue Keqi was shocked.

"Jingxue, are you crazy? Do you really want her grandson to come?"

"Anyway, we're doing a good deed, so it doesn't matter if there's one more person or one less."

Jiang Jingxue waved to the old woman's grandson.

"Little friend, come here."

The little grandson obediently came to Jiang Jingxue's side.

Jiang Jingxue gently patted his head.

What's your name?

"My name is Guodong."

How old are you this year?

Eight years old.

Jiang Jingxue had a big smile on her face.

“This child is well-behaved and obedient, I like him very much. Doctor Niu is getting old and can't take on so many apprentices, so Guodong will be my apprentice from now on, and I will teach him personally.”

Upon hearing this, the old woman's face lit up with a smile.

"Dr. Jiang, you young people are so quick-witted and adaptable, unlike that old fogey! Dr. Jiang, your medical skills are so superb. If my grandson could learn medicine from you, it would be much better than learning from that old guy!"

Even the older woman knew that Jiang Jingxue's medical skills were superior.

She acted as if she had gotten a great deal, praising Jiang Jingxue while simultaneously putting down Dr. Niu.

This is a completely different person from when they were cursing.

Jiang Jingxue remained calm and smiling throughout.

“I have a special connection with this child. I see that he is exceptionally talented and was born for this. He will definitely achieve great things in the future.”

The older woman was even happier to hear that.

"Yes, yes, I think so too, Dr. Jiang, you have a good eye! I told you, my grandson is smart, he's not like these ordinary people at all."

Yue Keqi was stunned.

She secretly pinched Jiang Jingxue's arm and whispered.

"Sister Jingxue, what are you doing? This old woman is so arrogant! Instead of kicking her out, you're praising her. Are you really planning to take her grandson as your apprentice?"

Jiang Jingxue responded to her in a low voice.

"Adult matters are none of children's business."

Jiang Jingxue could also tell.

Perhaps because the grandmother was too domineering, her grandson was a very well-behaved child and not at all annoying.

"Sister-in-law Zhang, since I'm here today, why don't I teach Guodong the family's acupuncture techniques now?"

The old woman was overjoyed when she heard this.

"That's great! That's great!"

She secretly thought that if Jiang Jingxue could teach her grandson the family's traditional skills, with his talent, he would soon become a medical prodigy.

By then, wouldn't the number of people coming to see her for treatment be so great that they'd wear out their doorstep?

"Since you want to learn, let's go inside and perform acupuncture."

Although Dr. Niu didn't know what Jiang Jingxue was up to.

But he believed her unconditionally.

So he led Jiang Jingxue into the house.

Sister-in-law Zhang's eyes darted around.

The family's traditional craftsmanship shouldn't be used by so many people.

She immediately shooed the other children away.

"Get out, all of you! Doctor Jiang's ancestral acupuncture techniques have only been passed down to my grandson. None of you are allowed to peek!"