Chapter 292 Taking on Disciples

Because of Xu Dalang's situation, Li Sanniang's previous idea of ​​taking on apprentices and passing on her knowledge resurfaced.

Initially, Qiu Xiang was the first person Li San Niang favored, but after Li San Niang asked Qiu Xiang for her opinion, Qiu Xiang declined.

“Third Sister, I know that you think highly of me, which is why you want to really take me as your apprentice.”

But I've had a tough childhood, and although I don't like this kind of fighting and killing, I've gotten used to it.

I'm already being taken care of by the Master for protecting Third Sister, and he's given me such an easy job.

Since I voluntarily joined the Bad Guys, I am a member of the Bad Guys for life, and I can never wash myself clean.

Third Sister, you don't need to trouble yourself with me. Besides, I'm happy to do so.

Staying by my wife's side to protect her, living in the Li family—this is a life I never dared to dream of.

Li San Niang was not a preachy person; she always felt that everyone had their own thoughts and their own way of life.

As long as a person clearly understands what their choice is, what the result or consequence of that choice will be, and what responsibility they need to bear, that is enough.

Qiu Xiang was only a few years younger than Li San Niang, and she was not a mentally unsound child who needed care and supervision.

So Li San Niang said, "That's fine too."

Since you are willing to do it this way, then so be it.

However, if you find following me boring or anything like that, just say so, and I'll have someone else come from Mr. Nobody's place.

Qiu Xiang was grateful for Li San Niang's understanding and stepped forward to take Li San Niang's arm, saying, "I think it's very interesting to go on duty with San Niangzi every day and see San Niangzi treat patients."

"If you think it's good, then that's good. If you like it, it would be good to learn some techniques from me."

"As long as Third Sister doesn't want me to become her disciple, everything is negotiable. Hehe."

Since the eldest disciple couldn't be fooled, Li San Niang then thought of the second disciple she had previously favored.

That is, Song Xiaoniang, the youngest daughter of Song Dalang's family who used to pull the cart for Li Sanniang.

This person just can't resist being nagged. Li San Niang had only just thought of Song Xiao Niang when, after returning home from work that day, she saw Song Da Lang, who looked somewhat reserved, and Song Xiao Niang, who was playing with Lu Zhu'er with a shy smile, in the courtyard.

Wu Qiaolan took the food that Shijiu had brought back and went straight to the kitchen.

Bao Ya, however, came out of the kitchen carrying a tea tray.

Sister-in-law Li came over and explained to Li San Niang that Song Da Lang and Song Xiao Niang had arrived at the Li family home shortly after Li San Niang.

"Did Brother Song say what he wanted to do? Is he here to return the money again?"

Sister-in-law Li leaned close to Li Sanniang's ear and whispered, "This time it's not like that. She brought six gifts, pastries from Xiang Gui Ji. She must have something to ask of you."

"Looking for me? Is it because Miss Song is ill?"

Li San Niang glanced at the main hall and saw that Song Xiao Niang's fair complexion didn't look sick at all.

Besides, even if someone is sick, they can just come to our clinic for a checkup. We are doctors from a medical clinic, so why would we need to bring gifts to their door?

After Li San Niang washed her hands, she held Lu Zhu'er and asked her a few questions before leading her into the main hall.

"Eldest brother Song, young lady Song, are you well?"

"Dr. Li, all is well." x2

After exchanging pleasantries, Song Dalang finally revealed the purpose of his visit, bringing gifts with him.

"I knew that Dr. Li had opened a midwifery school. At first, I didn't think of it. Later, I heard from my employer that it was actually a place where unmarried young women could be taken in."

I'm out working all day, so I'm not very well-informed about these things.

Yesterday, when I got home, I told my daughter about it, and she got the idea to learn medicine from Dr. Li.

I am a rough man and do not know how to formally become an apprentice. After inquiring about the master, I prepared six gifts and came to his door.

"Hehe, Dr. Li, look how clever my Hei Ya is! If you take her in, she'll be there to take care of you in your old age and see you off in your final days."

Li San Niang looked at Song Da Lang, who was rubbing his hands back and forth and speaking in a nervous tone, and was somewhat surprised.

Li San Niang looked at Song Xiao Niang standing to the side, and looked into her eager eyes. She really didn't expect that Song Xiao Niang would actually want to learn medicine from her.

Oh my, what a coincidence!

This is my second apprentice whom I've had my eye on for a long time!

Where can you find such a smart, considerate, and eager-to-learn apprentice?

Even with a lantern, you couldn't find it; Li San Niang just happened to get a lucky break!

"Great, great, excellent, just what I wanted."

Song Dalang wanted to say a few more words, but he was stunned when he heard Li Sanniang's words. Song Xiaoniang, on the other hand, reacted quickly and immediately knelt down and kowtowed to Li Sanniang. While kneeling, she picked up the hot tea on the table, raised it with both hands, and said, "Master, please have some tea."

"Okay, okay, okay."

Li San Niang took the teacup, drank two sips, gestured for Song Xiao Niang to stand up, and said to Song Xiao Niang and Song Da Lang, "I've accepted this disciple. She's the first one I've formally accepted, and I will pass on all my knowledge and skills to her."

You will surely become a capable female doctor in the future, and you must have a respectable name.

Today, I will give you a name: Poria cocos. It has a dry taste and a neutral nature, and is a good medicinal material.

As your teacher, I wish that after you become a female doctor, you will always maintain a peaceful and upright temperament, and that you will enjoy a long and healthy life.

From today onwards, your name will be Song Fuling.

Just as Li San Niang finished speaking, Song Xiao Niang—ah, no, she's now called Song Fu Ling—said.

Song Fuling knelt down and kowtowed, saying, "Thank you, Master, for bestowing this name upon me. I will remember your teachings."

"Haha, haha, today is a good day."

Sister-in-law, quick! I'll pay for it. Ask Dalang and the others to go to the street and buy some food. Silang, please go next door and ask my master and my junior brother to come.

Haha, I took on two apprentices today, so they've both been promoted in their seniority.

The young boy from Shaoyang looked at the little girl who kept calling him "Little Martial Aunt" and felt a mix of joy and helplessness.

The young boy from Shaoyang, who had always been the youngest disciple of Doctor Liang, never expected that less than a month after arriving at the Li family, he would first give a gift to Li San Niang's daughter, Lu Zhu'er, and then, just a few days later, Li San Niang would accept him as a disciple, which would be another gift.

"Fortunately, when I moved here with my master, I brought some extra items with me. Otherwise, wouldn't it be embarrassing to be empty-handed?"

The thoughts of the young boy from Shaoyang, revealed through his solemn face, were impossible to fathom.

Song Fuling thought that her junior uncle, who was only a few years older than her, was a gentle person.

The old doctor Liang sat on a stool, stroking his beard, and said to Li San Niang, "Although you have already taken on a disciple, your golden needle technique is not up to par. You still have a long way to go, so you must not be careless."

"Yes, Master."

After giving a serious reply, Li San Niang became playful and grinning: "Hehe, Master, you've become the Grandmaster, aren't you happy?"