Now that Shang Ziming has come looking for her, Su Xiao felt embarrassed to keep hiding away.
The next day, Su Xiao strolled leisurely to the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department of Kyoto Hospital with her shoulder bag on her back.
When I arrived at Hua Shancheng's office, I saw a long queue already formed in the corridor.
Seeing this, Su Xiao decided to turn around and leave, waiting until no one came over at noon.
"Girl, what are you standing outside for? Come in quickly! Can't you see your master is so busy that he hasn't even had a sip of water?" Hua Shancheng looked up and saw the little girl turn to leave. This was unacceptable.
Su Xiao stopped in her tracks, immediately turned around, and stepped into the office under the watchful eyes of many patients.
"Master, I was just afraid of bothering you. I was thinking of waiting until you were done with your work before I came to talk to you." As she spoke, Su Xiao had already diligently refilled Hua Shancheng's cup with water.
"Hmph, don't make excuses. How long have you been in Kyoto? If I hadn't leaked the information to that merchant kid, would you still be trying to shirk your duties?" Although Hua Shancheng was scolding Su Xiao, his words were full of affection for her.
"Oh, Dr. Hua, is this young girl your apprentice?" The patient who was having his pulse taken was incredulous to see that such a young girl was his apprentice.
Dr. Hua was a renowned traditional Chinese medicine doctor at Kyoto Hospital more than 20 years ago. He was highly skilled in medicine, saved countless lives, and was highly respected by patients, making it extremely difficult to get an appointment with him.
More than a decade ago, he suddenly left, and some of his old patients even caused a scene at the hospital because they couldn't find him for treatment.
Not long after he returned, some of his old patients recognized him. Soon after, word spread, and every day long lines of people formed to register, keeping him extremely busy.
"Yes, she is my last disciple. Don't underestimate her because of her young age. She has been with me since she was a child and has inherited my medical skills. As soon as the college entrance examination was reinstated this year, she was admitted to Kyoto Medical College."
Hua Shancheng was very pleased with himself when he said this.
He wasn't exactly lying; she was his neighbor, and she used to call him grandpa a lot when he was little. He watched her grow up.
As for medical skills, Hua Shancheng was very satisfied with Su Xiao's learning ability, and the prescriptions she occasionally came up with were all good things for the benefit of the people. She was quite capable.
However, the tallest tree in the forest is bound to be felled by the wind. While he was still somewhat useful, this old man had no choice but to shield her from the wind and rain and protect her for a while.
Traditional Chinese medicine is a very profound discipline that emphasizes lineage and seniority.
Sure enough, as soon as he said that, the way people looked at Su Xiao, both inside and outside the door, changed again, filled with curiosity, inquiry, suspicion, and all sorts of thoughts.
Although she had some doubts about Su Xiao, she was also very much looking forward to it.
After all, this was a disciple personally acknowledged by Doctor Hua as having received his true teachings.
Old Hua is getting old, and who knows when he will stop seeing patients. He has a successor, which is a real benefit for his patients.
"Oh, really? That's wonderful!" The patient immediately complimented happily, "A great teacher produces a great student. Young lady, you are so lucky to have Dr. Hua teaching you personally. You will definitely have a bright future."
"Hehe, don't praise her too much, little girl, she still has a lot to learn." Hua Shancheng's arrogance and pride were on full display.
"Go, bring a stool over and sit down. You can also take this old lady's pulse."
"Sure, let's give it a try." The old lady was very supportive and also wanted to observe Su Xiao up close to see what she was capable of.
“Okay.” Su Xiao pulled over a stool and sat down calmly.
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