Chapter 51 Night Talk, Commander Gu's Foot Bath Service
She is also a medical student. Although she has not yet learned acupuncture, she knows how complex the acupoints on the human body are, and that the slightest carelessness can cause irreversible damage.
Su Yue's precision and composure when she applied the needle were so remarkable that she didn't seem like a young man in his early twenties!
A miracle happened right before everyone's eyes.
In just one minute, Tie Niu's violent convulsions gradually stopped, the strange noises in his throat subsided, his purplish face gradually regained its color, and his weak breathing became steady.
The entire room fell silent.
Everyone was stunned by the incredible skill displayed before them.
"He's alive...he's alive! Tie Niu is breathing!"
Li Sao was the first to react. She rushed to her son's side, felt his steady breathing, and burst into tears. She then turned and kowtowed repeatedly to Su Yue.
"Comrade Su Yue! You are our family's greatest benefactor! You saved my son's life!"
The surrounding military wives were also in an uproar, and their gazes toward Su Yue changed from curiosity to utter admiration and worship.
"My God! Xiao Su's medical skills are amazing!"
"This is truly a miracle doctor reborn!"
Gu Nanxing stood there, her face burning.
She recalled her previous prejudices against Su Yue, and Liang Manyun's words that Su Yue's act of saving people was "a show," and felt ashamed beyond measure.
I'm such an idiot! I didn't even realize I was being used as a pawn!
Just then, Mr. Shen Congwen and Director Zhang of the military hospital also rushed over upon hearing the news.
Dean Zhang stepped forward and excitedly grasped Su Yue's hand.
"Comrade Su Yue! Your acupuncture skills have truly broadened my horizons! On behalf of the military hospital, I formally invite you to join us! Medical talent like you is invaluable!"
Grandpa Shen stroked his beard and said with a smile to everyone, "My goddaughter's medical skills saved my old life! If any of you have a headache or fever in the future, you can't go wrong by going to her!"
Now, no one doubted it anymore.
With the Shen family patriarch and the hospital director personally stepping in to show their support, Su Yue's reputation as a "miracle doctor" was finally firmly established in the military family compound.
After the crowd dispersed, Gu Nanxing hesitated for a long time before finally mustering up the courage to walk up to Su Yue.
She kept her head down, her face flushed red, and her voice was barely audible.
"Second sister-in-law... I'm sorry."
Su Yue was packing her acupuncture kit when she heard the noise and looked up. Seeing her sister-in-law on the verge of tears, she felt no anger left.
She didn't take the opportunity to mock him; she just smiled gently.
"Nanxing, when judging a person, you can't just rely on what you hear, and you certainly can't just look at their background or rumors."
Su Yue patted her shoulder, her tone carrying a hint of guidance.
"Use your own eyes to see and your own heart to feel. Everyone's abilities and character need time to be understood and verified. Don't let other people's words make judgments for you."
These words, though neither too harsh nor too gentle, struck Gu Nanxing's heart like a small hammer.
She suddenly raised her head and looked into Su Yue's clear and understanding eyes. Her eyes welled up with tears, and she almost fell.
Yes, how could I be so stupid, letting Liang Manyun sway me with just a few words and make me lose my judgment?
From that moment on, Gu Nanxing's attitude towards Su Yue underwent a complete 180-degree change.
Before, it was prejudice and doubt; now, it's utter admiration and worship!
She started following Su Yue around like a little shadow all day long.
"Second sister-in-law, what's the name of that acupuncture technique you just used? How did it reduce the swelling in my throat so quickly?"
"Second Sister-in-law, could you teach me to identify medicinal herbs? I want to go up the mountain with you to collect herbs!"
"Second Sister-in-law, you are my idol! I want to become a great female doctor like you in the future!"
Su Yue looked at this suddenly appearing little fangirl and felt both amused and exasperated, but she was also happy to have a companion.
All of this was observed by Liang Manyun, who was hiding in the corner.
She watched as Su Yue was surrounded by everyone like a star, and even Gu Nanxing, whom she had worked so hard to win over, became Su Yue's "fangirl." Jealousy and resentment almost consumed her.
She knew she had lost, lost utterly.
In this military compound, she could no longer shake Su Yue's position.
As evening fell, the house returned to peace. Gu Beichen looked at Su Yue, naturally took her hand, and examined it carefully, his voice deep and magnetic.
"You must be exhausted today."
Su Yue withdrew her hand and looked at him amusedly: "What do I have to be tired of? It's just a matter of moving my lips and moving my fingers."
"By the way, we can just get our marriage certificate and have the banquet at the military base. We don't need to have another one in Beijing, right?"
"Of course we should do it."
Gu Beichen's tone left no room for argument.
"I, Gu Beichen, cannot get married so quietly. The ceremony in the military is for my comrades, and the wedding banquet in Beijing is for all my relatives and friends. I want everyone to know that you, Su Yue, are my lawfully wedded wife. I will not wrong anyone but you."
He paused, looked into Su Yue's eyes, and solemnly promised, "I will give you the most perfect wedding, so that you can marry into the Gu family in style."
Su Yue felt a warmth in her heart.
Men of this era are mostly rough and lack romantic understanding.
But Gu Beichen, in his most simple way, gave her the utmost respect and dignity.
As night deepened, Gu Beichen turned and went into the kitchen. A moment later, he came out carrying a basin of steaming water and placed it at Su Yue's feet.
"Soaking your feet can relieve fatigue."
Su Yue raised an eyebrow, but before she could speak, she saw the tall and imposing man kneel down on one knee in front of her and reach out to take off her shoes and socks.
Hey, what are you doing!
Su Yue was startled and instinctively pulled her foot back.
Gu Beichen raised his head, his eyes open and serious: "I'll wash your feet."
Su Yue was amused by his matter-of-fact tone and deliberately teased, "What, Commander Gu, are you going to personally serve this capitalist's daughter? Aren't you afraid it will affect your glorious image if word gets out?"
“Outside, I am Commander Gu; at home, I am your man.”
Gu Beichen grabbed her fidgeting ankle, his tone domineering and leaving no room for refusal.
"It's only right that I wash your feet."
His hands were large, with calluses from years of holding guns, and felt somewhat rough, but his movements were exceptionally gentle.
The warm water washing over my feet chased away the day's fatigue.
Looking at the focused profile of the man in front of her, Su Yue felt a soft spot in her heart.
She simply relaxed, leaned back in her chair, and enjoyed the top-notch service.
"By the way, there's something I'd like to ask for your opinion on," Su Yue said lazily.
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