Chapter 35: This is Lu Ye's fiancée
Seeing that he didn't ask any more questions, Bai Zhi took the initiative to bring up the topic.
"Grandpa Lu, my uncle came today."
"Huh?" Upon hearing this, Old Lu stopped in surprise and looked at her. "Your uncle?"
“Yes, his name is Ye Tiandong.” Bai Zhi explained, “I only recognized my maternal grandfather before. My uncle and my maternal grandfather had a rift and never contacted each other, so I never had the chance to meet him before.”
It just so happens that my uncle sent someone to find my maternal grandfather and told my maternal uncle about my existence; he came to confirm my identity.
Old Lu hurriedly asked, "Where is your uncle now?"
Bai Zhi sighed and said in a muffled voice, "He went to my hometown. He doesn't believe me and is going to check with my father to confirm the situation."
She glanced at her digital watch. "We should be in Dawan Village by now."
"Is that so?" As Old Lu watched Bai Zhi calmly recount the events of the day, the old man's brows and eyes gradually relaxed.
Upon receiving a call from his subordinate informing him that Ye Rufeng's daughter had died out of wedlock and had no children, Old Master Lu, who had been feeling melancholy all day, felt a sense of relief.
That day, his mind was filled with all sorts of wild thoughts, and he couldn't understand why Bai Zhi would lie to him.
In the end, the only thing that could be accepted was that, as Lu Shan said, Bai Zhi wanted to give herself a respectable status so that she could be worthy of Lu Ye and the so-called high-class family of Lu's.
That's why I lied.
Because of this realization, Old Master Lu felt very upset all day.
He himself was born into a peasant family, but he survived the war years by sheer luck and made military contributions, which is why he has his current status and position.
The younger generation is also very successful thanks to Fu.
Although he later rose to a high position, he never forgot his roots.
What saddened him was that his younger generation looked down on Bai Zhi because of their social status.
How is this any different from smashing a bowl after eating your fill?
Who among your ancestors for three generations wasn't a farmer?
What has made society so materialistic that hardworking rural people are now looked down upon?
The people in the countryside themselves also feel inferior because of their identity as farmers, and they can't hold their heads up high.
They tried every means to shed the label of "farmer," yet risked giving themselves a "high-class" background.
He wasn't angry about Bai Zhi's lie; he just felt sad for this society.
At this moment, Bai Zhi's explanation brought him a sudden sense of relief after a day of melancholy.
The fact that this girl told him all this so openly means she wasn't lying.
Otherwise, wouldn't she be exposed when Ye Tiandong comes back?
He also trusted his own judgment.
However, even if Bai Zhi lied, in Old Jiang's view, the responsibility still lies with Jiang Zheng'an and his group.
It was their prejudice against rural people, and their so-called sense of superiority in front of rural people, that made Bai Zhi feel inferior, which forced her to lie passively.
Bai Zhi had no idea that Old Master Jiang would defend her so fiercely.
She walked with the old man, still trying to persuade him, "Grandpa Lu, you must take care of your health. Let my uncle and the others take you to the hospital for a checkup."
“Child, I’ve already lived longer than my comrades, so there’s no need for me to cause them any more trouble.”
Not wanting to cause trouble for the organization, he kept his health condition a secret from his private doctor and didn't tell anyone else.
Bai Zhi took the old man's arm and earnestly advised, "Grandpa Lu, you must not think like that. You must live well to witness the development of society. When you meet my grandfather and your comrades in the future, you can tell them how good the new society is."
As Old Master Lu listened to Bai Zhi's words, his eyes were full of affection as he looked at her. "Child, how can you be so sensible?"
"Right now, what I'm most worried about is your marriage with Xiaoye. I've made up my mind. I'll wait until he comes back and you get married, and then I'll start treatment."
Bai Zhi, "!!!"
Is this an attempt to threaten them into marriage using her physical condition?
Bai Zhi has a bit of a headache.
Fortunately, she told Lu Ye about the old man's condition today.
Let Lu Ye and his parents handle this matter.
"Let's go home."
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After Bai Zhi performed acupuncture on Niu Niu for three days, she no longer needed to receive acupuncture consecutively and should rest for two days.
In the morning, Lu Zheng'an came to Jishengtang to find Bai Zhi and said that Lu Ye had been discharged from the hospital and moved to a courtyard to recuperate.
Lu Ye was discharged from the hospital. Although Dr. Li and Dr. Yang accompanied him as his doctors, they did not have any treatment plan at the moment.
Since Lu Ye insisted on having Bai Zhi treat him, the treatment plan could only be discussed with Bai Zhi.
He and Xie Yun came over to inquire about Bai Zhi's specific treatment plan.
He then subtly inquired of Bai Zhi whether her maternal grandfather had replied to her letter.
Based on Ye Qingbai's words yesterday, although they still had doubts about Bai Zhi's identity, their hearts had already tipped in their favor.
Ye Tiandong had already gone to Dawan Village. Bai Zhi remained calm and composed, showing no guilt for lying, nor any panic at the prospect of her lie being exposed, or any attempt to escape.
Therefore, she is most likely to be Mr. Ye's granddaughter.
Bai Zhi had just seen off a patient who had come to get medicine when she invited Lu Zheng'an and Xie Yun outside the pharmacy and said to them...
"Uncle, Aunt, I don't know when my grandfather will come back to see how he feels. I sent the letter, but I haven't received a reply yet."
She explained, "Regarding the treatment plan for Company Commander Lu, I mentioned it to everyone last time. The main Chinese medicine treatments are acupuncture, moxibustion, and medicinal baths. The first stage mainly involves moxibustion and drinking herbal decoctions, plus acupuncture for detoxification. Once Company Commander Lu's external injuries have healed completely, the focus will be on medicinal baths. It will take about two months for the medicinal effects in his body to be completely eliminated and he will return to normal."
Bai Zhi's introduction was very detailed and comprehensive, and she was very confident. Lu Zheng'an and Xie Yun listened with increased confidence and asked questions in a sincere tone.
"Do you have all the medicinal herbs here? Do you need us to buy any?"
Bai Zhi said, "I'm missing two ingredients. Could you please prepare them for me, Uncle? I won't be going out during my work hours."
After all, Lu Ye's identity is special, and his injuries this time are even more special.
Lu Zheng'an had previously reminded her very seriously that Lu Ye's situation must be kept secret.
She couldn't afford the consequences if the information were leaked.
Therefore, Bai Zhi did not reveal anything about Lu Ye to Doctor Zhou.
Lu Zheng'an nodded in agreement, "Okay."
After buying medicine from other pharmacies, Lu Zheng'an brought the medicine with him to pick up Bai Zhi in the afternoon.
The pharmacy was quiet in the afternoon, so Bai Zhi asked to leave work early. Lu Zheng'an took her to the courtyard where Lu Ye lived.
This place is about 20 miles from the Lu family's residence, and the environment is very quiet.
Ordinary people really wouldn't be able to find this place.
Soldiers were still guarding the entrance.
When Bai Zhi entered, two comrades in military uniforms were talking to Jiang Ye.
"Take good care of yourself. Start with traditional Chinese medicine to regulate your body. The medical team is working on finding an antidote for the medication in your system, and we believe we'll have results soon."
"Thank you for your concern, leader."
Lu Ye wanted to get out of bed to see them off, but his supervisor stopped him, saying, "Alright, rest now, don't come out."
One of the officers, who wore two bars and four stars on his shoulders, noticed the unfamiliar face beside Xie Yun. A hint of wariness flashed across his stern eyes as he scrutinized Bai Zhi and politely asked, "And who is this young lady?"
Lu Zheng'an hurriedly introduced, "This is Lu Ye's fiancée, named Bai Zhi. She is a traditional Chinese medicine doctor. Her maternal grandfather is the famous Dr. Ye in Bincheng. Dr. Ye has not yet returned, so she is temporarily treating Lu Ye with acupuncture."
Upon hearing Lu Zheng'an's explanation, the two leaders gave Lu Ye a meaningful look.
"I see. No wonder this kid insisted on being discharged from the hospital."
They had heard rumors before that Old Master Lu had arranged a marriage for Lu Ye.
But when asked, Lu Ye said there was nothing.
He firmly stated that he did not need a partner.
His personal problems have been a constant headache for them.
Unexpectedly, they've now brought him to their side, and they even want to detoxify Lu Ye.
This girl looks calm and quiet, and she's very pretty, especially her eyes, which are clear and bright; she's clearly a smart and clever girl.
Since it was Old Master Lu who made the choice, he must know Lu Ye well and be a good match for him.
However, given Lu Ye's special status, they, as leaders, dared not let their guard down. After leaving, they informed Dr. Li and Dr. Yang that they must not relax their vigilance and must strictly control the situation to ensure Lu Ye's health and safety.
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