Chapter 19: A Twist of Fate, Presenting a Banner of Honor
"Are you about to get off work? We need to talk to you." Lu Shan asked, trying her best to maintain a polite demeanor.
Everyone is just a working person, and in order not to affect Bai Zhi's job, she refrained from questioning her in front of her boss.
She replied, "I'll finish applying the herbs soon."
Seeing that the two people were looking for Bai Zhi, Doctor Zhou scrutinized them with a probing look and said, "Xiao Bai, you can go out with them first. I'll take care of the rest of the herbs."
Anyway, he usually does these jobs.
"Okay, thank you, Dr. Zhou."
Bai Zhi came out from behind the medicine cabinet and looked at Lu Zheng'an and his daughter. "Uncle, let's go outside to talk."
Lu Zheng'an didn't say anything, turned around and went out.
Bai Zhi followed.
As soon as they arrived outside the traditional Chinese medicine shop, Lu Shan's face immediately turned gloomy and angry. "Bai Zhi, we need an explanation from you."
"Explain what?" Bai Zhi shrugged, looking languid.
"Regarding your relationship with Elder Ye of Bincheng Derentang."
Bai Zhi chuckled and looked at Lu Zheng'an, "Uncle, I told you my maternal grandfather isn't at Derentang. Even if you send someone there, they'll be disappointed."
“That’s not what we’re referring to.” Lu Shan’s face was grim and unpleasant. “You’re not Old Master Ye’s granddaughter at all. Old Master Ye’s son said that his sister was never married before she passed away, so where would she get a child?”
"You're incredibly audacious, daring to tell any lie. Do you even know how important my brother's life is? If something happens to him, can you take responsibility?"
“Dr. Lu, my maternal grandfather is indeed Ye Rufeng, that’s an indisputable fact, and I did study medicine under him. There are some things my uncle doesn’t know.”
"How is that possible? Do you think that makes sense?" Lu Shan would never believe a word Bai Zhi said again.
Bai Zhi's fair face turned serious as she explained, "The story of my mother back then is quite complicated, and I can't explain it clearly in a short time. My maternal grandfather was imprisoned in a cowshed back then. When my mother went to the countryside, she had a hard time because of her class background. Later, my scumbag father took a fancy to her beauty and kept harassing her, ruining her reputation, so she had no choice but to get married."
As a result, before I was even born, my scumbag father was already having affairs with other women. After giving birth to me, my mother died of depression. Before she passed away, she sent a farewell letter to her family in Bincheng, concealing the fact that she was already married.
This was the truth she only learned in her previous life.
Her mother was born into a scholarly family, but because she married the wrong person, she was too ashamed to tell her family, fearing it would bring shame upon them. Before she died, she sent only that farewell letter.
She told her family not to look for her or to pay their respects, because her ashes had already been scattered in the mountains.
Her maternal grandmother couldn't hold on any longer in the cowshed and passed away. Her maternal grandfather was exonerated before he saw that letter that arrived many years late.
The old man never had the courage to set foot in Qingshui County to visit his daughter.
The reason she recognized her relatives in her previous life was that her grandfather had told her this secret before he passed away and gave her a letter written by her mother.
Grandpa said that before his mother passed away, she repeatedly told him that the letter could only be given to her after she came of age.
She said she was unfilial and her parents were in a difficult situation, so she couldn't let her children cause them more trouble.
If she wants to reconnect with her maternal uncle's family after she comes of age, she should take that half of the jade pendant to someone and have them apologize to her family on her behalf.
It's okay if you don't want to acknowledge it.
In her past life, her reunion with her relatives was also accidental. Zhao Kai was injured and unable to have sex, so they sought medical treatment everywhere and finally came to Derentang.
Because she looked so much like her mother when she was young, her maternal grandfather was very emotional when he first saw her, longing for his daughter.
They received treatment from Old Master Ye several times, but because they couldn't afford the medical bills, Zhao Kai suggested using half of her jade pendant, which she always kept close to her body, as collateral...
When he took out the jade pendant, Old Master Ye completely lost control of his emotions.
Later, a kinship test was conducted, and it was confirmed that they were indeed related by blood.
Lu Shan simply didn't believe her explanation. "Bai Zhi, do you think we're fools? What family wouldn't know when their daughter gets married? Even if they didn't know before, wouldn't they go to pay their respects or inquire about it later?"
“Dr. Lu, my mother has passed away, and I don’t want to talk about her too much. Since you don’t believe me, there’s nothing I can do. I gave Company Commander Lu acupuncture twice to control the effects of the medication, and it didn’t cause any harm to him or to you. If you think I’m lying, just stop the acupuncture. Anyway, he’s not related to me, and I don’t necessarily have to treat him.”
Bai Zhi's attitude was assertive, and she showed no intention of admitting her mistake.
Lu Zheng'an and Lu Shan were speechless after being confronted by her, and they didn't know how to refute her.
They originally thought that Bai Zhi lied to them in order to save her marriage with Lu Ye.
But now it seems that way.
She didn't seem to care much about this so-called marriage.
Lu Shan was furious and coldly reminded him, "Mr. Ye Tiandong was very angry when he heard that someone was impersonating his niece and defaming his sister's reputation. He wants to call the police to arrest the person. You'd better be prepared."
"Thank you for your concern, Dr. Lu."
After Bai Zhi finished speaking, she nodded slightly to Lu Zheng'an, "Uncle, if there's nothing else, I'll go back to work at the pharmacy."
Bai Zhi had only taken a few steps when suddenly a burst of firecrackers sounded behind her.
Then, a familiar voice called out to her, "Dr. Xiaobai!"
Bai Zhi looked up at the sound and saw that old man Gu from yesterday walking towards her with a smile.
"Uncle Gu, what brings you here?"
Grandpa Gu smiled broadly, "I brought my son and daughter-in-law here to thank you."
After setting off firecrackers, a middle-aged man in a Zhongshan suit walked over with a woman in a long skirt holding a baby girl and carrying a banner.
Grandpa Gu introduced her to them, "This is Dr. Xiao Bai. She's the one who saved our Niu Niu this morning."
The young couple never expected that the doctor who saved their daughter would be so young.
"This is my son, Gu Jingmin, and his wife, Yang Li."
Yang Li grasped Bai Zhi's hand tightly, expressing her sincere gratitude, "Dr. Bai, thank you for saving my daughter."
The little girl in her arms spoke up in a clear voice, "Thank you, Auntie, Niu Niu too."
Bai Zhi patted the child's head and smiled, "Niu Niu, don't be shy."
"This is a banner we specially made for you. We are truly grateful."
Bai Zhi was deeply moved when she saw the banner they had unfurled.
She never expected that only two days after her rebirth, someone would send her a banner of appreciation.
For a doctor, this is the greatest honor and recognition.
"It was nothing, you're too kind."
Firecrackers went off at the door, startling even Dr. Zhou, who was engrossed in reading a novel.
As soon as he came out, he saw a young couple who were very gratefully presenting a banner to Bai Zhi and bowing to thank her.
Seeing Dr. Zhou come out, Grandpa Gu became even more enthusiastic, and shook Dr. Zhou's hand vigorously, saying, "Dr. Zhou, thank you so much for yesterday too. You doctors are all kind-hearted and good people."
Dr. Zhou, "???"
He was complimented, and an awkward yet polite smile appeared on his face.
"Please come in, it's hot outside. Please sit in the pharmacy."
Lu Shan and Lu Zheng'an hadn't left yet. They stood by the roadside, watching the scene unfold in front of the traditional Chinese medicine shop. The father and daughter looked at each other, utterly astonished.
Lu Shan, in particular, had a very complicated expression when she saw the faces of those people clearly.
Lu Zheng'an said to Lu Shan, "Xiao Shan, I think we might have really misunderstood Bai Zhi. She might actually have medical skills."
What did that family say just now?
Bai Zhi saved the little girl, and they came to present her with a banner.
Judging from this family's clothes and demeanor, they don't seem like ordinary people.
Even if Bai Zhi were to commit fraud, she couldn't possibly fool those people.
A glimmer of hope rose in Lu Zheng'an's heart once again.
As long as Bai Zhi wasn't deceiving them, and as long as she truly possessed medical skills, then Lu Ye could be saved.
“Let’s go check out the pharmacy.” Lu Zheng’an changed his mind and decided not to leave. He said this to Lu Shan and headed towards Jishengtang.
Lu Shan stood by the roadside, staring blankly at the signboard of Jishengtang, her legs feeling as heavy as lead, and she didn't move for a long time.
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