His words were full of humility, but the corners of his mouth were turned up high, showing a smug look.
Dr. Chen gritted his teeth:
"Oh? I wonder where Dr. Su works? With Dr. Su's medical skills, he could easily work at a major medical clinic in a prefecture or county."
Unlike me, who is supported by a mountain stronghold, my monthly allowance barely reached five taels of silver a few days ago. If I want to eat meat, I can only do so every other day.
Fortunately, the eldest brother was quite accommodating and attentive to my needs, so I had a relatively peaceful life in the mountain stronghold.
Hmph, he had heard from the bandits in the mountain stronghold that the previous doctor supported by the stronghold was a wandering physician who lived deep in the mountains all year round and didn't even have a medicine boy.
Su Jiu stared at Doctor Chen for a while, feeling a pang of heartache.
He was barely supported by Ye Wenxue, and he even took care of her children and taught her classes. He held several jobs, but his monthly allowance was empty.
Su Jiu snorted heavily: "What's so remarkable about that meager monthly allowance!"
Sensing the bitterness in his words, Dr. Chen was satisfied.
Just as he was about to continue 'humbly seeking advice,' he suddenly saw a six or seven-year-old boy sitting at the table jump off the stool, grab Dr. Su's leg with one hand, and hold a few taels of loose silver in the other:
“Master, I have silver, I will support you.”
Doctor Chen, who hasn't taken on a single apprentice yet: "..."
Lan Qing and Xu Lin's mother, who were too focused on Xu Lin to notice anyone else, finally realized something was wrong and quickly pulled Doctor Chen next door:
"Xu Lin's father is still unconscious. Could you please take a look at him?"
Dr. Chen felt a pang of jealousy and, not wanting to engage in any more childish competition, reluctantly turned and left.
Su Jiu patted Sanyuan's head and instantly became happy.
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