Chapter 75 Deeply grateful

After each house call, Chu Qingdai would write down medical records without fail, a practice she had maintained for many years. She took this matter very seriously, always writing them herself and never delegating them to others. Moreover, no matter how busy or tired she was, she always wrote with a straight and devout hand.

In addition to the patients' names, occupations, symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments, her medical records also included things the patients had said, such as their temperaments and preferences...

She was determined to become a renowned doctor; she had made a vow.

Now she really is.

"Why are you looking at this?"

Shanlai replied, "Auntie went out on something, and I was a bit bored being alone. I didn't know when you would be back, so I just picked something to do. You don't mind if I touch your things without permission, do you?"

"What's so special about this?" Chu Qingdai put down the tray and said with a smile, "Do you think I have anything precious here that even you can't touch? Of course you can do whatever you want. I should thank you for your hospitality. So, what do you think? You clever person, have you figured out the trick?"

Shan Lai smiled and shook his head: "Everyone has their own expertise. To me, this is like looking at a book from heaven; I have no clue whatsoever."

"People aren't born knowing how to walk. It's understandable that you don't understand these things since you haven't learned them. But to call it a celestial book is an exaggeration. How could it be that bad? What don't you understand?"

Shanlai handed over the booklet, laughing and saying, "I can't understand any of it, here you go."

"How is that possible?" Chu Qingdai took the booklet and quickly flipped through it. "I wrote everything in plain language, how could you not understand it?"

The words were said in a humorous way, and Shan Lai smiled, his eyes crinkling with laughter.

It's really beautiful.

Whether you understand it or not is completely unimportant now, who cares?

"People should laugh more and be cheerful, it's good for their health. Besides, you're so beautiful, you should laugh even more. It makes us happy, you're a blessing to all living beings!"

"Doctor Chu speaks so pleasingly, no wonder he is welcomed wherever he goes."

Speaking of this, Chu Qingdai was very proud. "Just watch, I will definitely become famous all over the world in the future. When that time comes, I will open a clinic, not only to treat the sick and save lives, but also to take in students, only female students. I will pass on all my skills to them and let them live the same life as me. Just like you said, I will be welcomed wherever I go, and I will have money and status."

"That would be wonderful! If only I could have been born forty years later, near your clinic, I could have become a student there and acquired a skill. That way, even if my whole family were gone and I was the only one left, I would still have a way out and wouldn't have to sell myself into servitude and be bullied by others..."

Hearing that...

Chu Qingdai felt a pang of regret, realizing she shouldn't have said those things, which had stirred up painful memories.

She was already laughing...

Just as I was about to say something to change the subject, she suddenly stood up and said, "It's getting late, sister, I have to go back."

Chu Qingdai quickly stood up as well: "I'll see you off."

Shan Lai nodded and did not refuse.

Only after watching the person walk safely through the door and disappear from sight did Chu Qingdai turn and leave.

As I walked along the road, I felt very sad. What a good girl she was, yet her life was so miserable. What would become of her? "A common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime." If she were just a maid, it would probably be better. Miss Qiu didn't kill her this time, but what about Miss Xia and Miss Chun?

well.

Whenever he had a spare moment, he would think about this matter and try to find a way out for her.

Chu Qingdai genuinely cared for Shanlai, and she always remembered Shanlai's kindness to her. It was because Shanlai fell ill that year and needed a female doctor that she had the opportunity to go to the Liu family mansion—a grand and prestigious residence, owned by powerful and influential people, not mere peddlers or laborers. Later, she went to the Yuefu (musical quarters), which was even more extraordinary…

It was kindness that made her successful.

In truth, her real benefactor should be Madam Yue, and if she had the ability to support herself, she might not have been without other opportunities to rise in the world.

But ultimately, kindness is the root of everything, and it's also so endearing.

I just can't help wanting to be good to her.

I was very worried about her injury and thought I must make time to go see her.

Unexpectedly, she came looking for me herself.

"Why did you come over? Is your foot already healed?"

You can't move around too much, otherwise the wound will definitely leave a scar if it reopens too many times.

"It's not better yet, but we've run out of medicine. I'll come over and ask you for some more."

"All used up?"

That's more than half a box.

Even if it's all used up.

"For such a small matter, you could have just sent someone else. Why did you have to come all the way here yourself? Feet are not easy to heal, and you love to move around. Doesn't the wound hurt when you walk? It's no wonder it will leave a scar. You'll have nowhere to cry when that happens."

After giving him a lecture, he started opening the cabinet to get the medicine.

Before they could find him, the girl suddenly ran over and said that someone had come to ask for a doctor, specifically requesting Doctor Chu.

Chu Qingdai was able to distinguish between what was important and what was urgent. She immediately turned around to pick up the medicine box, slung it neatly over her shoulder, pointed at Shanlai, and said to the little maid, "Find a box of Jade Gel for her later, and then have someone send her back. Make sure she is safe and sound." As she spoke, she straightened her clothes and walked out.

The young girl saw her off, responding as she walked.

Chu Qingdai asked again, "Whose family are they?"

It's always been like this before. Before going out, you must ask clearly whose house it is, whether you've been there before or not. If you have been there, you can find out if they are kind or difficult, so you can be prepared in advance.

I really didn't expect it to be like this before I asked.

"It comes from the residence of Lord Qiu, the Transport Commissioner."

this……

If Shanlai hadn't come today, Chu Qingdai would have gone over after some hesitation, but since Shanlai was there, Chu Qingdai was genuinely embarrassed.

"...I'm sick, I can't go. Tell them to find someone else!"

After she finished speaking, she turned around and saw Shanlai, whose clear eyes were also looking at her.

It made her feel uneasy.

They must have heard it.

It's only a short walk, how could they not hear it?

Fortunately, she was decisive and didn't hesitate at all, otherwise she would have been really embarrassed.

"Sister, why are you back? Did you forget something?"

"I'm not going, I'm not going." Chu Qingdai waved her hands repeatedly at the door. "With my current financial situation, I won't starve even if I do nothing... I don't need this consultation fee. I'm tired anyway, so I'll stay home and rest."

Before she could finish speaking, Madam Hu's voice came from afar: "Qingdai, why aren't you here yet? People are getting impatient."

Chu Qingdai opened her mouth to respond, but Shanlai spoke first, calling out to the outside, "Auntie, don't worry, sister is coming over now."

Hu responded first, then asked, "Is it Shanlai who is speaking?"

According to Shan, even through the wall, Hu's voice clearly became cheerful: "I'll go ahead first, and come back after I've given them my reply."

"Okay, I'll wait for you, Auntie."

After dealing with Madam Hu, Shanlai looked at Chu Qingdai again.

Chu Qingdai was at a loss for what to do.

"Sister, why aren't you going?"

Why do you ask? Whom am I doing this for?

“I know you’re doing this for me, because you feel indignant on my behalf, which is why you don’t want to go to the Qiu family. Sister, you care about me, and of course I care about you too. You’ve come this far, and it’s been so hard… Sister, let’s keep things separate. You can’t refuse to go. If you really care about me, you should go to more homes, meet more people, achieve success, and become my support. Sister, I know all that… If you really refuse to go today because of me, how can I live with myself?”

Shanlai is such a wonderful person—beautiful, kind-hearted, understanding, and grateful…

On the contrary, this Miss Qiu is not even worthy of carrying Shan Lai's shoes. It's a shame that she is a rich young lady who lives a life many times better than Shan Lai, yet she has developed such a vicious heart.

Pooh!

Serves you right!

Chu Qingdai stopped taking the pulse, stood up, coughed, and then turned to Madam Wang and said, "Miss, this is a lung sore caused by wind-heat in the lung meridian. It's nothing serious. Drinking some lung-clearing and heat-relieving soup will make you fine."

One thing at a time. Doctor Chu is a good doctor; he doesn't act recklessly when it comes to serious matters.

With a stroke of his pen, the prescription was written.

Coptis chinensis detoxifying decoction.

Coptis chinensis, Scutellaria baicalensis, Phellodendron chinense, and Gardenia jasminoides.

Just eat it, it will make you feel better.

Madam Wang looked at it and said, "This... is there any other prescription? My child hates bitter medicine, so if this medicine is decocted..."

Chu Qingdai remained calm and composed, saying, "Madam, it is through mental anguish that one's eyesight improves. Miss's illness is caused by palpitations and anxiety. When one's mind is troubled, one will stop thinking about other things, and the illness will naturally get better."

"But...this...is there really no other remedy?"

"Of course there is, and it's not bitter..."

Madam Wang's eyes lit up immediately.

"It's just that this isn't as effective as the others. I feel that since these sores are on the face, and there are so many of them, and some are already quite severe, it's better to use a strong treatment. If it heals slowly, not only will the young lady suffer, but the risks are also greater..."

Anyway, she was the only one in the room who knew medicine, so whatever she said went. With that face full of sores, she didn't believe they would dare to ask anyone else to come and see her.

These words were spoken with a knife to Lady Wang's throat.

Yes, the sore is on the face, on the face...

Madam Wang gritted her teeth, hardened her heart, and stomped her foot.

"Let's eat this!"

As long as my face is okay, what does suffering matter?

Doctor Chu nodded reservedly, picked up his medicine box, and prepared to leave.

Madam Wang quickly pulled the man back, "Doctor, won't you prescribe some topical medicine? Isn't the treatment for this kind of illness usually both topical and oral?"

"Actually, taking the decoction would be enough, but since Madam has spoken, I dare not disobey. There is no need for any prescription. Madam, just have your servants go to the garden to find some longevity herbs, wash them, crush them, and apply them to the affected area for the young lady. It will be effective."

Lady Wang didn't know what the longevity herb was; she didn't know, yet it grew in her garden...

Isn't that just weeds?

That's her daughter's face, and she used weeds?

"Isn't there any other remedy?"

Chu Qingdai was getting a little impatient.

What I hate most is this kind of thing: "This won't work, that won't work either." What does that mean? Am I trying to harm you?

I really want to roll my eyes.

I've always disliked you guys.

"Yes, there are. They use rare and precious medicinal herbs, grind them into powder, mix them with honey, apply them to the affected area after cleansing your face before bed, and wash them off after an incense stick's time... This method is indeed more effective, but it is indeed expensive, and it requires preparing the medicine, grinding it into powder, and mixing it... It's far less convenient than directly applying the herb of immortality. Besides, this medicine belongs to my family; it's a recipe left by my grandfather... I have to consider my family's reputation..."

Money meant nothing to the Qiu family.

"Doctor, you're overthinking it! I understand your good intentions, but as parents, all we want is for our children's well-being... We'll use this!"

"Alright, I'll have the servant go back and fetch the medicine."

Once they reached a secluded spot, he told the maid who had come with him, "In my room, on the second shelf of the right-hand cabinet, on the far left, there's a white jar with a red label that says 'Salvia miltiorrhiza and Angelica dahurica.' Go back and fill a box with it and bring it here. Remember, go to the front and find the jade box; make sure it's the most expensive one..."

The girl has gone.

Chu Qingdai was secretly pleased. What precious medicinal herbs? They were just danshen, angelica, red peony, and viola. She had also developed a sore on her face a few days ago and had prepared them for herself. Now she would share some with this Miss Qiu and then fleece the Qiu family to give to Shanlai.

This is what they should pay.

After waiting for a while, the girl returned, but she did not bring any medicine.

"...When I was getting the jar, I accidentally tripped and fell onto the cabinet, shattering the jar into pieces..."

"what to do?"

Chu Qingdai was speechless with anger. How could he not even handle something this simple? But what came out of her mouth was, "Did you fall and cut yourself?"

The girl shook her head. "Luckily, Miss Yao pulled me back from the side."

It's good that everyone is alright.

Chu Qingdai told Madam Wang that her family had been negligent and hadn't stored the medicine properly, so it was no longer usable and needed to be remade. She apologized for the delay, but said that new facial products were always better...

What else could Madam Wang say? Of course, she would trouble the doctor and ask him to return quickly, for which she would be most grateful.