Chapter 148: Listing the Evidence
Lu Shaoan was scolded by his father. He retorted irritably, "Dad, she's not a child anymore. What's wrong with her going out with her classmates and broadening her horizons? Young people should go out and see the world. As the saying goes, 'Reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles.' A person's vision and knowledge determine the height of their future career. What kind of future can they have if they stay in school and at home all the time?"
Standing behind Lu Ye, Bai Zhi listened to Lu Shaoan's words and couldn't help but recall the scene in her previous life when Lu Ya was deceived by the scumbag Phoenix and ended up doing something foolish and going to jail.
Lu Shaoan was also overwhelmed with work. In front of his elderly father, he lost his glamorous facade and continued wearily, "I'm so busy with work, I don't have time to worry about her all the time. I need to earn money to provide them with a good life. So many brothers in the coal mine follow me, I have to be responsible for them. I don't have the energy to worry about anything else. Please understand me."
Looking at his chubby son, Old Master Lu felt a pang of sadness and heartache.
He was particularly worried when he thought about Ye Rufeng saying that he had severe fatty liver.
And then there's Lu Hai, who complained to Bai Zhi about his weak health when he first returned from Jincheng.
Old Master Lu trusted Bai Zhi unconditionally, knowing that she wasn't a child who spoke carelessly and recklessly.
Lu Hai's complexion was indeed not as rosy as a young man his age should have.
Moreover, he discovered a problem: this kid, like this old geezer, loved to get up at night.
Sigh, what's the use of making so much money?
It's impossible for a family of three to have a healthy body.
Grandpa Lu didn't say anything more. Lu Shaoan looked at Bai Zhi, his worried expression disappearing, and said seriously, "Xiao Zhi, could I take a few minutes of your time? I'd like to talk to you."
Upon hearing this, Bai Zhi looked at him with a graceful and generous expression, "Uncle Lu, please speak."
"Come on, let's sit down and talk."
"Okay." Bai Zhi sat down on the sofa, and Lu Ye naturally accompanied her.
Lu Shaoan wiped his face and sighed, "It's still about your second aunt."
When Wang Shufen is mentioned, Lu Shaoan's face always furrows involuntarily, and his tone is full of helplessness. "Xiao Zhi, I know she's always been mean-spirited. She treated you badly before, and I was very angry about her behavior. I've told her off many times."
Now that she's realized her mistake, don't worry, she'll never have a bad word to say about you again.
Lu Shaoan looked at her sincerely and said, "I also want to apologize to you. To be honest, when I first met you, I heard that you were a traditional Chinese medicine doctor. I didn't have any hope for your medical skills. I only thought of you as a beginner apprentice who knew a little about the effects of Chinese herbal medicine."
"After all, you're too young. Although I don't understand medicine, I know how difficult it is to learn traditional Chinese medicine. To truly become a qualified practitioner, one needs at least five or six years of medical training. This is our deeply ingrained view of this profession as outsiders."
"After learning about Ono's situation and that you saved his life, and that his health improved noticeably after you prescribed medicine for him, I had to re-evaluate you. You proved yourself with your medical skills and successfully showed us your talent and hard work in studying medicine. I know that you must have put in a lot of effort to acquire such superb medical skills in just three years."
“Xiao Zhi, I believe you won’t hold it against us because I initially had doubts about your medical skills.”
Lu Shaoan, being a businessman, spoke with great skill, both affirming Bai Zhi's medical skills and elevating her to a position of great importance.
Bai Zhi smiled and said, "Uncle Lu, I'm new here, and everyone is skeptical of my medical skills. I'm used to it. During this time, I've been proving myself, constantly proving myself with silver needles. I won't hold a grudge against people who doubt my medical skills. I'm not that narrow-minded."
But she still cares about other things.
"In fact, when we are not strong enough, we are all in the same situation. We all need to prove ourselves and let our abilities speak for themselves. This is the most basic rule of this society."
Lu Shaoan squinted and sighed, "Just like when I first resigned to go into the coal mining business, no one believed I had the ability, but I didn't complain at all. All I could do was let my abilities speak for themselves."
He looked at his father and complained aggrievedly, "Look, after my coal mining business became bigger and stronger, my father's attitude towards me has improved. Before, when I first resigned, he felt ashamed and wouldn't let me come to see him."
The old man grunted with a stern face and didn't reply.
Having laid the groundwork, Lu Shaoan's eyes flickered slightly as he continued speaking to Bai Zhi, "So, the reason I'm saying all this is that I hope you won't have any complaints about us."
Bai Zhi smiled politely, "Uncle Lu, I have no objection."
Upon hearing Bai Zhi's words, Lu Shaoan's chubby face lit up slightly, and he tentatively asked, "Then could you let your aunt take a look?"
Meeting Lu Shaoan's expectant gaze, Bai Zhi's expression remained unchanged. "Uncle Lu, I'm really sorry. Regarding my aunt's illness, my medical skills are limited, and I may not be confident enough to accept her as a patient. I haven't been studying medicine for very long, and I'm not a miracle doctor. It's impossible for me to cure every disease."
Lu Shaoan said calmly, "What about your maternal grandfather? He will definitely be able to cure him."
"You'll have to ask my grandfather about that," Bai Zhi replied with a polite smile.
She couldn't possibly take on Wang Shufen as a patient.
Whether her maternal grandfather accepts her or not is his business; she has no control over it.
Bai Zhi's indifferent and aloof attitude caused Lu Shaoan's eyes to dim. "Xiao Zhi, I know that Doctor Ye is also protective of his own. He won't accept the case unless you give the word."
"Uncle Lu, you know my grandfather is very protective of his children. What my aunt did to me, wouldn't any elder be angry?"
Bai Zhi looked at Lu Shaoan, her expression turning serious. "Before, because Lu Ye's health condition was not very good, as his attending physician, I focused all my attention on treating him. Therefore, I tried my best not to let myself be affected by messy things."
Since my aunt is an elder, I repeatedly gave in and avoided direct confrontation with her. She took Wang Tingting to Jishengtang to cause trouble, trying to ruin my job and force me out of Nancheng. After failing, they didn't give up and even escalated their actions. Wang Tingting followed me outside, and not only that, she had poor eyesight. She kept saying she loved Lu Ye, but she couldn't even recognize him.
Foolishly, she took Grandpa Lu and my aunt to catch me cheating. My aunt, as her aunt, not only didn't stop her, but also went along with the spectacle, trying to smooth things over.
As Bai Zhi finished speaking, a sarcastic smile appeared on her face. Looking at Lu Shaoan, she asked a probing question, "She has done so many things to bully me. Tell me, which elder wouldn't step in to protect their child?"
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