Chapter 50 She's So Courageous (Three-in-One)
In my dream, my mother's endless scolding continued.
Zhao Shuyi really didn't understand why a mother could have so much resentment towards her daughter.
She has never asked for anything from childhood to adulthood.
Is it so hard for them to be nice to their younger brother while also giving themselves a nice face?
"I really gave birth to a troublesome child! Can't you see how messy the house is?"
"You're such a useless person, how will your husband's family accept you after you get married?"
"Let me tell you, if you suffer any mistreatment after you marry into another family, don't come looking for us. It's all your own fault for being so useless, you brat!"
"Having a daughter is useless!"
Zhao Shuyi's temples throbbed when she heard these words!
"Stop talking!" she yelled, but her mother acted as if she hadn't heard a thing and continued her tirade.
"I wish I had given birth later."
"Please stop talking, okay?" Zhao Shuyi stepped forward to grab her mother's hand, but unexpectedly, her arm passed right through the other woman's arm.
"What happened?"
Zhao Shuyi was shocked and panicked.
Zhao's mother didn't see her at all and was still shouting into the room.
"You brat, aren't you going to get out and do some work? Do I have to go inside and get you?!"
Just as Zhao Shuyi was wondering what was going on, her door opened and a girl with red eyes rushed out.
The girl looked exactly like her.
"You call me a little brat on the left and a dead girl on the right. Didn't you grow up to be a girl yourself? All you think about is men, men, men. Can't men be born without women?"
Zhao's mother looked at her daughter in shock.
"You...you...you..."
"What do you mean, 'you'? You're always calling me ill-mannered. With your shrewish behavior, you think you have any manners?"
"This is outrageous!"
"I've really gone too far! You believe me? If you curse me again, I'll smash this house to pieces, and I'll have someone break your precious son's legs!"
"You dare!"
The little girl picked up the teapot on the table and smashed it on the ground.
"You'll see if I dare! I'll not only break his legs, I'll cripple him! I'll make sure your Zhao family line ends!"
After making those harsh words, the young girl turned and went back into the house with a flourish, slamming the door shut, which startled Zhao's mother.
She looked at the shards on the ground and muttered, "This is outrageous! This is truly outrageous!"
However, she spoke so softly that only she could hear it; she didn't dare to shout after all.
Zhao Shuyi was momentarily stunned by what she saw, and then somehow ended up in the room.
She saw the little girl sitting in the chair in the room, trembling with fear; she was clearly terrified.
In front of her was Zhao Shuyi's computer, and the screen was currently displaying a search engine.
The search result above is, "What should I do if I have a mother who favors sons over daughters and verbally abuses my daughters every day for the sake of her son?"
There are also historical records next to it.
What is time travel?
What if my soul ends up in another body?
Zhao Shuyi seemed to realize something; this person was not her, but the Zhao Shuyi from the 1960s who had swapped bodies with her.
Zhao Shuyi didn't know how long she had been following the other party.
She then saw Zhao Shuyi pointing a kitchen knife at her parents and younger brother, which terrified the whole family.
Zhao Shuyi felt extremely happy.
Finally, her younger brother got scared, afraid that he would really break his leg and be crippled, so he begged his parents to kick his sister out.
The four sat together to discuss whether "Zhao Shuyi" should stay or leave. In the end, under "Zhao Shuyi's" cold face, the family gave her five thousand yuan.
Five thousand yuan is just one month's salary that she hands over; at most, it can only cover two months' rent.
Zhao Shuyi left, taking only a suitcase and five thousand yuan.
Seeing this, Zhao Shuyi must have felt something—sorrow? Relief?
She went to the hospital with "Zhao Shuyi" because she was worried that the other person would not adapt to life there and that five thousand yuan would not be enough for her.
As a result, the other party took the initiative to sign the aid plan to the Northwest as soon as they arrived at the hospital.
"Don't go there, life is very hard there."
The other party has always been a pampered young lady. Putting aside everything else, can she stand the climate there?
However, she couldn't hear Zhao Shuyi's voice at all.
Later, Zhao Shuyi overheard her talking to her colleagues about her thoughts.
"In this life, we should do something meaningful. I hope to do my part to give sick people a better chance of survival."
Zhao Shuyi only realized what was going on when she saw the address she had chosen.
That address is the location where Zhao's parents were sent to the countryside in the book.
Their lives remain there forever.
Zhao Shuyi couldn't help but get goosebumps all over her body, her eyes stung, her chest felt heavy, and she couldn't breathe.
I feel so bad, so bad.
"Shuyi, wake up."
Zhao Shuyi opened her eyes and saw Gu Yan's worried expression.
"Did you have another nightmare? Don't be afraid."
Zhao Shuyi hugged him. "I dreamt about my parents, Gu Yan. How are they?"
"It's alright, don't worry. With Grandpa keeping an eye on things, there won't be any problems. I'll have Grandpa try to contact them, so don't worry."
Gu Yan was awakened by Zhao Shuyi's mumbling.
She was having a nightmare and was gripped by panic, unable to be woken up no matter how much she called.
Gu Yan was pressed tightly against her, but he had no romantic thoughts whatsoever.
"You have a slight fever now, shall I go get you some medicine?"
Seeing that she had calmed down, Gu Yan gently released her, only to find that Zhao Shuyi was in tears.
Gu Yan felt really sorry for him, so he hugged him and comforted him for a while.
Worried that she might fall asleep, he went to get the medicine and fed it to Zhao Shuyi, then wrung out a wet towel to cool her down.
As a result, Zhao Shuyi's fever had not subsided by the time dawn broke.
Helpless, Gu Yan had no choice but to carry the person to Doctor Wang's house.
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When Zhao Shuyi woke up, her head was throbbing, and even moving her fingers hurt, as if she had been run over by something heavy.
She opened her eyes and was stunned by the scene before her for a long time.
"Shuyi, you're awake. How are you feeling? Is anything bothering you?"
Gu Yan rushed to the bedside with concern and gently tapped Zhao Shuyi on the forehead.
"Water..." Zhao Shuyi's throat was hoarse, and she almost couldn't make a sound.
After drinking half a cup of warm water, she felt a little better, but she still felt weak and uncomfortable.
What's wrong with me?
She herself began to recall what had happened before.
She remembers falling asleep and then having a dream about her former family and another Zhao Shuyi.
"My parents...are my parents alright?"
Gu Yan quickly said, "Don't worry, I just called my grandfather and he said your parents are doing well. He will have them write a letter as soon as possible, so don't worry."
"No need, as long as everything is fine." She was relieved that everything was alright.
Zhao Shuyi should be relieved now.
Seeing her like this, Gu Yan couldn't rest easy and didn't take her rejection to heart at all.
Although sending messages is a bit troublesome, it's not impossible.
Anything that puts her at ease is fine.
"Okay, take good care of yourself and don't worry your parents. You'll still be able to see each other after the experiment is over."
Gu Yan was certain that this day would come, and that they all needed to be well.
Zhao Shuyi was held in Gu Yan's arms, but her mind was actually somewhat blank.
She thought of her long dream.
Zhao Shuyi is so courageous. She seems to have found her goal and should live a good life.
Her illness came on suddenly, and everyone assumed she was just still recovering from the shock, so they took extra care of her.
Gu Yan would stay by her side whenever he had free time, even though she slept most of the time.
She could eat or drink whatever she wanted, and even if she moved at night, Gu Yan would immediately wake up and ask about her needs.
He was really good to her.
However, Zhao Shuyi still hadn't figured out her future with him.
She didn't know what to choose; her mind was a mess.
Zhao Shuyi has already figured out the path she should take in the future.
She possesses medical skills, although her practical abilities are still insufficient. However, she has the aid of the spiritual spring water and theoretical experience that medical workers of this era lack.
She should take responsibility.
But emotionally, she really didn't know what to do.
She thought about it for several days, and even though she was almost fully recovered, she still couldn't come up with a solution.
"Forget it, let's just take it one step at a time."
Hesitation likely stems from a lack of deep emotional connection. Further interaction might help determine whether to move forward or retreat.
Having made up her mind, Zhao Shuyi's interactions with Gu Yan became much more normal.
Gu Yan found it very strange.
He had a really tough time during that period.
He felt an invisible barrier between himself and Zhao Shuyi, and he didn't know how to break it.
No matter what he did, Zhao Shuyi seemed unwilling to open up to him.
But today, that barrier seems to have suddenly disappeared.
It was as if all of this was just his illusion.
"I made a new dish today to thank you for taking care of me all this time."
When Zhao Shuyi served rice to Gu Yan, she could sense his surprise and delight, and she herself was quite happy as well.
“I’ll try it. You can actually wait until I come back to make it. You’re not fully recovered yet. I’ll take good care of you. We don’t need to be so formal.”
Gu Yan tasted the sliced meat, and it was really delicious, even better than anything he had ever eaten before.
"With your skills, you should be able to get a good job whether you take it to the canteen or a state-run restaurant."
Although most jobs are now one-person-one-job, capable people are welcome everywhere.
He can help her if she wants to work.
Zhao Shuyi actually understood what he meant, but she didn't really want to be a chef. Cooking delicious food herself was different from constantly stir-frying dishes.
Moreover, now that she has determined the direction of her efforts, she is even less likely to think about becoming a chef.
She laughed and said, "If you say that, we'll get beaten up if we go out."
Gu Yan was taken aback, then said seriously, "Who would hit you? Nobody would dare."
"I was just joking, why did you take it seriously?"
Looking at her face, Gu Yan felt that she had become even more frail after her illness, and even her voice was soft and gentle.
"Eat more, you've lost weight these past few days."
He kept putting food on Zhao Shuyi's plate, and soon a small pile of food accumulated in front of her.
Zhao Shuyi was both amused and exasperated.
"Stop putting food on my plate, stop putting food on my plate! You should eat too, how can we possibly finish all this?"
Seeing her smile, Gu Yan grinned foolishly as well, "Eat more."
Zhao Shuyi: "You eat too."
As the two were talking, there was a somewhat urgent knocking sound from outside the courtyard.
"Deputy Regimental Commander Gu, Regimental Commander Zhang wants you to come over and pack your things to prepare for the mission!"
Gu Yan's expression hardened. He glanced at Zhao Shuyi, somewhat apologetically, and was about to speak when Zhao Shuyi said, "Go pack your things first. It seems the situation is a bit urgent."
"I'm sorry, but if you need any help, please go to Director Huang or the others. Don't try to handle it all by yourself."
She had just recovered from her illness, and Gu Yan was really worried about her.
But military orders are absolute, and he had to go.
Moreover, Commander Zhang knew about his family situation; if he hadn't been absolutely required to go, the other party wouldn't have sent someone to look for him.
The situation must be very urgent.
What Gu Yan could think of, Zhao Shuyi could also think of. Her heart was pounding for some reason, and she was a little worried about Gu Yan.
Although she remembered that Gu Yan's leg injury didn't seem to have happened this year.
But what if my appearance caused some kind of butterfly effect?
Zhao Shuyi asked, "Can I bring some food? I'll make you something to take with you."
Gu Yan packed his things, his heart heavy.
Hearing her words, he could no longer hold back and turned to hug her.
"It's too late. Take care of yourself and wait for me to come back."
He Xu looked very anxious, and he couldn't bear to let Zhao Shuyi be in such a hurry.
He just wanted her to stay home.
The two hugged for about half a minute. Zhao Shuyi felt his heartbeat and did not push him away.
It wasn't the first time she knew he was tall, but it was the first time she truly felt his stature.
"Be careful."
"I know."
After the two parted, Zhao Shuyi pretended to rummage through the cabinet and took out a bottle of sugar pills, which she then handed to him.
"Take this, I made it. It can replenish your energy in a critical situation."
This was made by Zhao Shuyi in her spare time in her space, just in case she needed the spiritual spring water but couldn't use it.
She knew this might not be of much use to Gu Yan, but she still hoped it could help in some small way.
Gu Yan took the sugar pill without much hesitation.
"Thanks."
Zhao Shuyi smiled at him and said, "Be careful."
Gu Yan hummed in response and said nothing more. He walked to the gate of the courtyard, glanced back at her, and then turned and strode away.
Once everyone left, she and Tsai Ming-liang were suddenly left alone at home.
It seemed to suddenly become quiet.
Although it's usually just the two of them at home most of the time.
Zhao Shuyi recovered quickly, but Xiao Liang had been absent-minded ever since Gu Yan left.
These past few days, because Zhao Shuyi has been sick, no one has mentioned the adoption, so the matter is still unresolved. Therefore, he is definitely not unhappy about it.
Zhao Shuyi quickly figured out the reason: the child's father was probably the same way; he took the things and left, never to return.
Thinking about this made Zhao Shuyi feel very uncomfortable.
She never expected that Gu Yan would have such a big impact on her. It hasn't been that long, but she's already finding it hard to get used to Gu Yan's absence.
But the other party is on a mission, and it will definitely be a long time before they come back. She and her child still have to live their lives.
Zhao Shuyi ate with Xiao Liang, cleaned up the dishes, gave the child a bath, and put him to sleep. It seemed like everything had returned to normal.
She seemed to be having insomnia, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep.
These past few days, because she was sick, Gu Yan has been taking care of her, holding her in his arms every night.
The two seem to be getting a little too close.
Now that the person she loved is gone, she feels something is missing, and even she herself feels like she's a bit of a nuisance.
Unable to sleep, Zhao Shuyi could only find things to do to pass the time.
She hasn't finished reading the book that Dr. Wang gave her.
Although she knew most of the knowledge points in it, there were always some she didn't know or had forgotten. Even those she already knew, she could still look at them and apply what she learned to other situations.
Time seemed to pass faster while she was reading, and she gradually became sleepy.
The next day was finally another sunny day.
The rain that came before never actually came.
Zhao Shuyi stared at the bright window for a while before turning her head and finding that Cai Mingliang had already dressed and was sitting obediently beside her.
When Gu Yan was around, he always stayed with Gu Yan.
Zhao Shuyi had no idea how Gu Yan arranged things for the children that morning.
"Are you hungry?" Zhao Shuyi could only proceed at her own pace.
Xiao Liang rubbed his stomach and nodded, "I'm hungry."
"Then let's get up, tidy up, and go to the cafeteria for lunch."
Although it's a bit late now, I haven't missed the cafeteria's meal service time.
The two quickly got up and washed up, and as soon as they opened the courtyard gate, they saw Huang Mei talking to someone down the slope.
Upon seeing Zhao Shuyi, she waved to her.
Zhao Shuyi hurriedly went to greet her.
"Sister Huang, what brings you here?"
Huangmei is very hospitable.
“Your Deputy Regiment Commander Gu was worried that you wouldn’t be able to get any vegetables or breakfast in the morning, so he asked me to buy breakfast and vegetables for you. But I thought it wasn’t appropriate for me to carry them all the way here, so I left them at the clinic. You can pick them up from the clinic every day from now on.”
Zhao Shuyi took the steamed buns and porridge that she was handed over somewhat hesitantly, still a little dazed.
When did he ask you for help?
Wasn't he in a hurry to leave? Where did he find the time?
"Have one of his men tell me what dishes you like to eat. I'll go buy them every day and bring them back for you."
"How could I possibly accept this?" Although it was done in gratitude for Gu Yan's help, Zhao Shuyi still felt it was too much trouble for him, as she was perfectly capable of doing it herself.
"How about I go with you?"
"No." Huang Mei refused directly. "What's the trouble? Aren't you with the people next door? I'm just doing my part for them. You have no idea how much you've helped us. I thank you on behalf of the organization."
Zhao Shuyi became somewhat smug after being told that.
"Director Huang, please don't tease me. I was just doing what I should do. You're not exactly free either; I can go buy groceries by myself."
"No!" Huang Mei still refused. "Gu Yan said there are still dangerous elements outside that haven't been dealt with, so you'd better not leave the family compound. If you have to go out, try to find a few people to accompany you. But I still suggest you don't go out yet. I heard from my husband that your foot isn't fully healed yet."
Zhao Shuyi didn't expect Gu Yan to even mention this, and for a moment she really couldn't find a reason to refute it.
Thinking back to Cai Xiaoyue's gaze on the mountain, Zhao Shuyi still felt a little uneasy.
“Just listen to me. If we stay home and behave ourselves, they can work outside with peace of mind. If something happens to you, he’ll be worried every time he goes out, and that won’t be good.”
Although Zhao Shuyi felt that the words were a bit exaggerated, the other party was obviously sincere in wanting to help with grocery shopping, so she didn't need to refuse. She could just find a way to repay the favor.
"Okay, then I'll trouble you, Sister Huang. I'll treat you to dinner when Gu Yan comes back."
When this was mentioned, Huang Mei chuckled.
"He said he'd treat us to a meal, but Gu Yan is such a procrastinator. He didn't invite us when we moved to our new house, he didn't invite us when we got married. He said he'd invite us soon, but it's dragged on until now. You'd better urge him when he gets back."
Zhao Shuyi found it somewhat amusing, but it was also true.
She was supposed to invite me when she had some free time, but she's never had a free moment. She's always busy with this or that. She's probably really not suited to go out.
Alright, you can stay in the family compound.
Zhao Shuyi made Huang Mei a cup of brown sugar water, and after eating with the child, the three of them went to the clinic together.
Since she was at the clinic, Zhao Shuyi decided to finish her studies for the day before going home.
The military doctor's lips moved as if he wanted to object, but he didn't say anything in the end. He tested her on what he had taught her before.
Unexpectedly, Zhao Shuyi answered almost fluently this time.
"Have you been reading these past few days?"
Zhao Shuyi did not deny it; she had wanted to take things slowly, so she had been holding back.
She realized she had misunderstood.
He was always worried that others would mistake him for a miracle doctor because of the magic spring water, and that he would discover that he was not as good as he seemed.
But she wasn't truly ignorant of medicine. She had a foundation and a heart to save lives, so why couldn't she improve her medical skills and become a doctor who could truly convince others to cure patients?
"Go and process the medicinal herbs first, and I'll think about what to assign you today."
Dr. Wang had actually noticed before that Zhao Shuyi knew some things she shouldn't have known, but he figured that if she had studied medicine at home, this might be the result, so he didn't think much of it.
Seeing Zhao Shuyi like this now, he felt that the other party's foundation might be better than he had thought.
Whether it is or not, we'll find out by putting it to the test.
Upon receiving today's task details, Zhao Shuyi guessed Wang Junyi's intentions. She pretended not to know and took the groceries home.
After cooking, she took the food next door to eat with Xia Mulan, and then chased Commander Tao away.
Of course, we gave him food.
"Commander Tao won't blame me, will he?"
Zhao Shuyi knew what kind of people the couple were, so she dared to do this.
Xia Mulan knew she was joking, and laughed, "Don't worry, he thinks highly of you, and he's happy to see us get closer."
Zhao Shuyi noticed this too, and she took the opportunity to ask, "Have you been taking those medications on time these past few days? Did you write a medication feedback report for me?"
"Of course, I'll give it to you after dinner. I don't know if it's just my imagination, but it seems like it might be somewhat useful."
Zhao Shuyi glanced at the scar on her neck. It did seem to have faded a little, but only slightly. It would be hard to notice unless you were looking closely.
Zhao Shuyi herself had confidence in her medicine.
"I also feel like it's working, but it's only been working for a short time, so I'm not sure if it's really effective. I'll use it for a while longer and see."
Xia Mulan naturally agreed.
After dinner, the three of them spent their time in the room, some reading and some drawing.
Although the scene seemed rather strange upon closer inspection, Zhao Shuyi found it somewhat enjoyable.
It was like attending some kind of book corner. Xia Mulan and Tsai Mingliang are not very noisy people. When the three of them are together, it is very quiet, and the mood is also very calm.
Zhao Shuyi quickly became engrossed in those books.
Thinking about her future plans, she didn't read the leisure books in Xia Mulan's house today, but instead read the medical books given to her by Doctor Wang.
As she looked at him, she suddenly thought of Gu Yan, wondering where he was now and whether he would be in danger if he went out.
She was so focused on that she didn't even notice her own emotions, let alone that her brows had furrowed.
Xia Mulan noticed and asked, "Are you worried about Gu Yan?"
As soon as she spoke, both people in the room turned to look at her.
Xia Mulan lowered her eyes and chuckled softly, "Xiao Liang is worried about Uncle Gu too."
Compared to Zhao Shuyi, Cai Mingliang was much less awkward. He nodded seriously and said, "I'm worried about Uncle Gu and Aunt Xia. When will Uncle Gu be back?"
"Uncle Gu has something very important to do, but he will be back soon. He will be very happy to see Xiao Liang studying hard and eating well when he comes back."
Children are innocent; they will firmly believe the truths spoken by people they trust.
He nodded and said very seriously, "I understand. I will study hard and tell Uncle Gu stories when he comes back."
The two adults couldn't help but smile when they heard the child say those words.
A child's sincerity always warms the heart.
"Don't worry too much. It's common for them to go on missions. You can't keep worrying about it all the time."
"No, I just suddenly thought of something."
After Zhao Shuyi finished speaking, she lowered her head, staring at the book in her hand as if trying to cover up her misunderstanding.
She didn't even know why she was afraid to admit it.
It's not a big deal to admit that you're worried about Gu Yan.
She was indeed a little worried about him, after all, she knew he would be seriously injured during a mission.
Thinking of this, Zhao Shuyi couldn't help but sigh softly.
Xia Mulan saw this and smiled, "I won't try to persuade you. You'll get used to some things over time."
She was telling all of this because others had told her.
Everyone understands many principles, but when faced with a real situation, they may not be able to heed them.
Zhao Shuyi is someone who takes the truth to heart. She is very grateful to the other person, so she can't help but want to tell them her true feelings.
But some of what I'm saying seems rather superfluous right now.
So she had to change the subject.
When can we expect to receive a reply to the things we sent out?
The two letters arrived, but Gu Yan had not yet returned.
More than half a month has passed since Gu Yan left, and Zhao Shuyi has gotten used to worrying about him.
Just like Xia Mulan said, you get used to it after a while.
However, she still thinks of him occasionally.
Zhao Shuyi has done a lot of things recently.
She passed the most basic assessment with Dr. Wang and even took the exam for a professional medical practice qualification certificate.
The military doctor thought highly of her and insisted on taking her as his apprentice.
Although Dr. Wang only stayed in this small family compound, he had a wealth of clinical experience, having often accompanied the troops in the past.
However, an injury later prevented him from engaging in high-intensity training. He is now just an ordinary doctor, and people still habitually call him Dr. Wang.
Zhao Shuyi has recently seen him treat many family members, and his skills are very proficient. She feels that he is perfectly capable of going to a better platform.
As for why the other party didn't go, Zhao Shuyi naturally didn't ask any further questions.
Everyone has their own privacy, and everyone has their own choices. She doesn't want to know, nor does she need to know.
Anyway, she could tell that Dr. Wang's medical skills were extraordinary, and she wouldn't lose anything by learning from him.
Zhao Shuyi treated him and his teacher's wife to a meal in a serious manner, which was considered a formal apprenticeship. However, Zhao Shuyi still spent two hours studying at the clinic every day, after all, she had a mission to fulfill now.
Xia Mulan's task was her most important mission.
That day, Zhao Shuyi had just returned from the clinic when she encountered the postman delivering mail at the gate of the hospital.
Zhao Shuyi knew from the address that it was sent by Zhang Yue, so she quickly took it to the neighbor's.
"Sister-in-law, I've replied."
Zhao Shuyi carefully opened the letter; it contained several thick sheets of paper.
Zhang Yue's handwriting is clearly the result of practice; at first glance, it has the feel of delicate small regular script, very elegant.
In her letter, she highly praised Zhao Shuyi and her colleague's submission, saying that their editor-in-chief also thought highly of their work.
The newspaper hopes that their photos and text can be paired together, so that it can be enjoyed by both those who like pictures and those who like text.
It can also cultivate students' ability to write texts based on pictures.
After that, Zhang Yue went on to praise Zhao Shuyi's writing, saying it was even more wonderful than her own. After praising Zhao Shuyi, she praised Xia Mulan, claiming she had never seen such a beautiful painting.
She praised him so enthusiastically that Zhao Shuyi began to doubt the sincerity of his words after reading his compliments.
"What she said must be true, after all, I also think I've never seen such a beautiful painting by you before."
Xia Mulan couldn't help but burst out laughing when she heard Zhao Shuyi's words.
“Let’s just assume it’s true. Anyway, I think this is quite meaningful. I feel like I have plenty of time, and I can draw more content. But I don’t think as much as you do, so I’ll have to ask you to think about it more.”
Zhao Shuyi rejected her suggestion, "No, sister-in-law, we need to balance work and rest. We can't keep thinking about this all the time. Even if our manuscript is published, it will take time to print. As long as we can catch up, that's fine. I think we can think of something else to do."
This stumped Xia Mulan; this was the most meaningful thing she could think of at the moment.
Zhao Shuyi stroked her chin and thought for a moment.
Actually, the two of them are very well suited to work together on literary creations that combine text and images.
However, Zhao Shuyi remembered very clearly that it was 1965, so they could not do this for the time being.
"Sister-in-law, let me think of something I should do."
"No rush, take your time to think about it. But besides drawing, I don't have many other skills."
As she said this, her voice unconsciously lowered.
You can tell she's trying her best to hide it, but some regrets are hard to conceal once they're mentioned.
Outside the door, Tao Yuan, who had returned and heard the two laughing and talking, wanted to stop and listen a little longer, but then Xia Mulan mentioned something he didn't want to talk about.
He stood at the door for a while, wanting to leave quietly, but then Zhao Shuyi said in an exaggerated way, "My God, you're already amazing at drawing, okay? I could never draw as well as you in my whole life, and you haven't even focused on this!"
Zhao Shuyi thought for a moment and said, "Why don't you paint more, sister-in-law? You paint, I paint, and Commander Tao paints mountains and rivers. If you practice for ten years, you'll definitely become a painting master."
The two started laughing and joking again, and Tao Yuan left without disturbing them, a smile playing on his lips.
Zhao Shuyi and the other person were so engrossed in their conversation that they didn't even notice that Tao Yuan had returned.
These days, it seems like Zhao Shuyi has been spending all her time with Xia Mulan, but Xia Mulan has also been spending time with her.
The more time they spent together, the more comfortable Zhao Shuyi felt with him.
She could even imagine how decisive and efficient he used to be in the military.
Actually, what Zhao Shuyi really wanted was to be able to draw an autobiography.
But this would undoubtedly reopen old wounds, so Zhao Shuyi could only add more spiritual spring water to the medicine she was given.
Then Zhao Shuyi persuaded the other party to let her give her a massage.
Zhao Shuyi plans to learn acupuncture next.
What she used to fear most were these practical courses that required technical skills.
But if you think about it carefully, which of the students with strong practical skills didn't hone their skills through years of practice and dedication? How many are truly geniuses?
So she has to practice hard.
About a week later, Zhao Shuyi received her medical license.
The moment she received her certificate, Dr. Wang asked her to take pulses for people.
Zhao Shuyi was bewildered, but with the patient present, she dared not show her cowardice.
If you don't even believe you're capable, how can you expect patients to believe you?
So Zhao Shuyi gritted her teeth and went ahead with it.
She wasn't completely clueless; after all, she was someone who had witnessed the overly harmonious marital life between Dr. Wang and his wife.
"Your body seems a bit weak." Zhao Shuyi looked at the emaciated young woman in front of her, withdrew her hand, and calmly observed the expression on her face.
The woman nodded. At first, she clearly didn't quite believe in Zhao Shuyi's medical skills, but seeing that Doctor Wang was sitting next to her, she felt reassured and let Zhao Shuyi help her.
"Doctor, please prescribe some medicine for me. I always feel dizzy and can't even stand up straight."
Zhao Shuyi asked, "What did you eat this morning?"
The woman probably didn't know why she asked that, and subconsciously touched her stomach, saying, "I didn't eat anything bad, I'm just dizzy."
"What did you eat?" Zhao Shuyi asked again.
"I ate...I ate porridge and pickled vegetables."
Zhao Shuyi: "That's it. No need for medicine. Just add a steamed bun and an egg every morning, and an extra bowl of rice and a bowl of meat every day. You'll be better in half a month."
"How much will that cost?" the woman asked, looking displeased. "I heard that the glucose at the hospital is very effective for treating this, and it only costs two cents."
Zhao Shuyi said with a long face, "You can take the medicine, it will only provide temporary relief. If you don't follow the doctor's orders, you'll have to come back in a couple of days."
The woman was displeased upon hearing this.
"Are you cursing me? What kind of doctor are you? I don't want you to treat me anymore. Doctor Wang, please take a look at me. You're right here, why are you letting some clueless young girl treat me?"
Dr. Wang sat next to the two of them, observing their condition throughout. He felt that Zhao Shuyi possessed a kind of detachment that only senior doctors could have.
It's not indifference towards life, but rather a deliberate feigned indifference towards difficult patients.
Some patients prefer to see cold, aloof doctors. They feel that doctors should be serious, and that it's problematic if a doctor is joking or laughing.
The more stern a doctor is, the more they are likely to believe what he says.
This feeling is something that can only be developed over time, and he didn't understand how Zhao Shuyi could act so naturally.
He remained silent until the woman called on him, at which point he finally spoke.
“She is someone I personally trained. If you think her medical skills are not good, then you are questioning my medical skills, and there is no need for you to see her.”
Although his expression seemed quite kind, his words were like knives, surprising even Zhao Shuyi.
Then look at the woman, she looks so aggrieved.
"So you're saying you're not going to treat me, are you? If you're not capable, just say you're not capable. What's with the arrogance!"
As she spoke, her eyes reddened, and she got up to leave, nearly bumping into someone at the door.
Upon seeing the person who had arrived, Zhao Shuyi quickly stood up from her chair.
I couldn't contain my excitement.
"You're back."
Gu Yan has been gone for more than half a month. He looks like he has lost weight and gotten darker.
He must have gone back to wash up and change his clothes, and he was all tidied up, but his face still showed signs of fatigue.
"Why aren't you resting at home? Are you injured?"
If you weren't injured, what would you be doing at the clinic?
From the moment Gu Yan entered the clinic, his gaze never left Zhao Shuyi. Hearing her concern for him, a part of his heart sank even further.
"You're not hurt, I've come to pick you up."
"Take his pulse." Doctor Wang glanced at him, his expression one of utter disdain.
Zhao Shuyi quickly had someone sit down in a chair and raised her hand to take the other person's pulse.
There's nothing wrong with it, it just looks like overwork.
He looked at Zhao Shuyi, ignoring the presence of Dr. Wang beside him, and said, "I want to eat your cooking."
Zhao Shuyi immediately turned to look at Doctor Wang.
Doctor Wang waved his hand dismissively, "Hurry up and go!"
"I'll come again tomorrow." Zhao Shuyi said a little shyly as she walked back with Gu Yan, carrying the groceries. "I'll bring you something delicious tomorrow."
Doctor Wang chuckled, "That's more like it."
As the two walked out of the clinic, Gu Yan took the things from Zhao Shuyi's hands.
"Is your foot better?" he asked.
Having not seen each other for so long, Zhao Shuyi actually started to feel a little awkward when they met again.
She nodded, "It's all better now, it's been better for a long time, it's lively and energetic again."
"You can't be jumping around like that; you have to be really healed first. Sprains tend to heal more slowly."
His concern made Zhao Shuyi's heart ache with a bittersweet feeling.
"Okay."
Gu Yan only glanced at her out of the corner of his eye and didn't say anything more.
Along the way, we encountered several aunties and sisters-in-law we knew and stopped to greet them.
Everyone knew that Gu Yan had returned from a mission, so no one teased him about his condition; they simply told him to go back and rest.
Gu Yan thanked him, but remained aloof and indifferent.
He's not usually a talkative person in front of outsiders, and now he seems even more silent.
Zhao Shuyi assumed he was just tired and pushed him into the house after they got back.
"You get some rest, I'll go cook dinner, I'll call you when it's ready."
When Zhao Shuyi spoke to him, he kept staring at her without blinking, making her feel a little embarrassed.
"Go to sleep."
After Zhao Shuyi finished speaking, she tried to escape, but was instead pulled into a warm embrace.
He had just showered and still smelled of soap, the same scent as the sheets he brought her when they first took the train together.
For some reason, Zhao Shuyi also felt a little reluctant to be embraced at this moment.
He said, "I miss you a little."
Zhao Shuyi's heart was pounding wildly. She opened her mouth but didn't know how to answer. Finally, she carefully placed her hand on his back.
The other person hugged her even tighter.
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