This apprentice, he always brings up the very thing he shouldn't have said.

Gong Jianwen almost choked to death, but Gong Yixue seemed oblivious and kindly handed him a tissue.

Gong Jianwen took the cloth and wiped it, then looked at Gong Yixue with a pleading expression and said, "My good disciple, please spare your master. Your master wants to live a few more years."

Let whoever wants to talk about this relationship talk about it; he doesn't want to.

Now he has not even a tiny bit left.

The image of Qu Rui's madness still frequently appears in his mind; it's practically a nightmare for him.

He doesn't have the fortune to enjoy it.

Besides, he felt that being alone was fine; once he got married, how could he travel around?

Gong Yixue picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, and said, "Master still needs to consider this. After all, there are only a very small number of madmen like Qu Rui in the world."

"I believe my master isn't that unlucky; he wouldn't run into someone like that."

Gong Jianwenhua: ...Listen to me, thank you, my good disciple.

Gong Jianwen quickly shook his head and said, "That won't be necessary. I think our current life is quite good and doesn't need any changes."

Gong Yixue raised an eyebrow and looked at Gong Jianwenhua.

It seems that her master was quite frightened by Qu Rui.

He then said, "Master, are you really not going to consider it? After all, a couple who have been together since childhood will be companions in old age. It would be a good thing to have someone close to you when you get old."

Gong Jianwen quickly refused, saying, "I won't consider it. Master is used to being alone. When he gets old, he can just find a good nursing home to spend the rest of his life. There's no need for companionship."

He had a very open-minded view: life is only once, so why define his life with worldly perspectives?

He has already wasted more than a decade of his life, and he doesn't want to waste any more.

After all, no one can pay for his life; in the end, the only one who will pay for it is himself.

Seeing that Gong Jianwenhua's attitude was firm, Gong Yixue did not intend to continue speaking.

After all, she had no intention of interfering with her master's life.

She was just wondering if her master had secretly found a mistress behind her back all these years; she was just trying to bluff him.

Of course, if she were to have one, she would give her 100% blessing.

No, that's just letting nature take its course.

As long as it's the life Master wants to live, that's fine.

Gong Yixue said to Gong Jianwenhua, "Master, have some tea."

Gong Jianwen nodded, and then breathed a sigh of relief.

We've finally gotten through this hurdle.

Just then, there was a noise at the door.

A short while later, Dr. Zhang walked in from outside.

Seeing Gong Yixue sitting and drinking tea with a young man he didn't recognize, he didn't think much of it, assuming that Gong Yixue was getting married and that her friends from all over the world had come to celebrate.

Dr. Zhang nodded to Gong Yixue and Gong Jianwenhua, and then prepared to go upstairs.

"Junior brother," Gong Yixue called out to him.

Dr. Zhang stopped and turned to look at Gong Yixue. "Senior Sister, what's wrong?"

He thought Gong Yixue had something to tell him, so he quickly asked.

Gong Yixue glanced at him indifferently, then looked at the bewildered Gong Jianwenhua and said, "Come and greet your master."

Dr. Zhang looked at Gong Jianwenhua, his face full of undisguised doubt, and said, "Master?"

This person is so young, could he be his master?

In his imagination, shouldn't the master of Senior Sister Yue Shenyi be an old man with white hair?

How come this person looks even younger than him?

Dr. Zhang was not the only one with doubts.

Gong Jianwen looked at Gong Yixue with a shocked expression and asked, "Xue'er, what did you just say?"

Junior brother?

Master?

When did he take on another disciple? How come he didn't know?

Gong Yixue looked at Gong Jianwenhua with a mysterious smile, "This is the surprise I told Master about. I've taken on a disciple for Master, is Master satisfied?"

Gong Jianwenhua felt like he was going to vomit blood.

This was the first time he had ever heard of a place where someone could take on an apprenticeship.

Gong Jianwen pulled Gong Yixue aside and whispered, "What's so special about him that makes you look at him with new respect?"

Unless this person has extraordinary abilities, he couldn't understand why Gong Yixue would suddenly take him on as a disciple.

Based on his understanding of Gong Yixue, it was said that she was taking him on as an apprentice, but in reality, Gong Yixue was just trying to avoid trouble, so she simply registered him under her own name.

In reality, this person was someone she valued herself.

Gong Yixue said, "He doesn't have any special talents, he's just a righteous and loyal person, and most importantly, he's Xiao Chen's savior."

Although she could have saved the children even without him,

But it might cause a lot of trouble.

Gong Jianwenhua: "...That's it?"

Gong Jianwenhua still couldn't quite believe that this was the truth.

Gong Yixue, however, remained completely composed, saying, "That's it."

A flock of crows flew over Gong Jianwenhua's forehead.

While it's true that this life-saving grace should be repaid, could we perhaps do it in a different way?

Gong Yixue: No. What's said can't be taken back.

Gong Jianwenhua: ...

Gong Yixue leaned closer to Gong Jianwenhua and said, "Don't worry, he's very smart. He won't drive you crazy trying to teach him."

Gongjian Wenhua: My good disciple, should I praise you for being so thoughtful?

Gong Yixue: If you want to praise me, that's fine too.

Then, Gong Yixue turned her gaze back to Dr. Zhang and said, "What are you still standing there for? Come here."

Dr. Zhang immediately came to his senses and walked over respectfully, saying, "Master."

Although he still felt it was somewhat surreal, since his senior sister had said that, the person in front of him must be his master whom he had never met before.

His senior sister wouldn't lie to him.

Looking at Dr. Zhang in front of him, Gong Jianwenhua knew that the die was cast and there was no way to get off the ship.

He could only maintain his composure, nodding and saying, "Yes. What's your name?"

Dr. Zhang honestly replied, "Zhang Shu, Master."

Gong Jianwen nodded. "Zhang Shu, although your senior sister has accepted you, you will have to show your true abilities if you want your master to accept you."

Zhang Shu said, "Yes, Master, please examine me."

Although his medical skills were mediocre, his master's request was perfectly normal.

Although he didn't know how good Zhang Shu's medical skills were, he was still very satisfied with Zhang Shu's attitude.

He didn't become complacent or arrogant because of Xue'er's recommendation, which he appreciated.

Gong Jianwenhua continued, "Then go and prepare. I'll be doing a spot check tomorrow."

Zhang Shu nodded and agreed before hurrying upstairs to review his studies.

Gong Yixue couldn't help but chuckle as she watched Zhang Shu walk away quickly.

Is it really necessary? Master was just saying that casually. With me around, Master has no choice but to agree, whether he wants to or not.

Zhang Shu: Senior sister, how would I know if you didn't tell me?

Gong Jianwenhua: ...cough cough cough, I still have some face to save.