Chapter 59 Do you think I don't exist?
And so, a strange scene unfolded in the forest.
Jiang Nuanzhi led the horse ahead, followed by the scratching-headed Doctor Que, and then Lu Zhong, who looked completely bewildered.
"This is just ordinary Isatis root, buried underground and dried out. Some of the rhizomes have even rotted. Why did you dig it up?" Doctor Que looked at Jiang Nuanzhi with a puzzled expression.
Jiang Nuanzhi didn't even look up: "Make money."
The Magpie Doctor: "Is this stuff profitable?"
Jiang Nuanzhi: "If we grind it into powder, we could probably earn a few coins per small packet."
The magpie doctor's eyes lit up, and he immediately said, "Are you short of money?"
Jiang Nuanzhi: "Look at what I'm wearing, can't you tell?"
The Magpie Doctor: "If you're poor, you should definitely become my apprentice. I'm very good at making money. If you don't believe me, just ask this big, dumb guy."
Lu Zhong, who was suddenly mentioned, was stunned for a moment, and then nodded after realizing what was happening.
“This lady, we’ve met once before, and I can vouch for the divine physician. He certainly earns a lot of money. For example, today, I asked him to help me… cough cough, to examine my brother’s health, and I promised him a hundred taels of silver.”
"One hundred taels! It would take me a year to earn that much! The miracle doctor can earn it in no time. He probably doesn't usually encounter people as generous as me, but he certainly earns a lot."
The more Doctor Que listened, the more annoyed he became. He glared at him and said, "Hey? You big oaf, what do you mean I can't find anyone as generous as you? You don't think a hundred taels of silver is a lot, do you? Let me tell you, I wouldn't even bother earning a thousand taels right now! I'm incredibly wealthy, you know?"
Lu Zhong frowned, but then he remembered that he really needed Lu Zhong's help, so he forced himself to nod and said, "Perhaps what the divine doctor said is true."
"Hey, you little rascal, do you want me to treat your general's illness or not?"
"Think about it! I'm telling the truth! You're really good at making money, Doctor."
Just as Doctor Que was struggling to catch his breath and feeling very uncomfortable, Jiang Nuanzhi gave him a thumbs up.
"Old man, you are really amazing. You can earn a hundred taels of silver every time you make a house call."
To be honest, Jiang Nuanzhi was extremely envious.
If I could earn a hundred taels of silver by making house calls, why would I be squatting here digging for Banlangen (Isatis root)?
The Divine Physician looked at Jiang Nuanzhi's sincere face, slightly bewildered. After realizing what was happening, his eyes lit up, and he immediately smiled and said, "Then become my apprentice. I'll give you a hundred taels a month for your living expenses, how about that?"
Jiang Nuanzhi: "No need for that. I can't accept something for nothing."
"You're lying. You still think one hundred taels is too little. I'm telling you the truth, I earn far more than one hundred taels. Don't listen to that big idiot's nonsense. How about I give you five hundred taels a month?"
Jiang Nuanzhi froze, looking at him with a strange expression: "Old Master, do you give each of your apprentices five hundred taels of silver every month?"
The magpie doctor immediately crossed his arms arrogantly: "How could that be? They give me money every month!"
Jiang Nuanzhi: "So why are you giving me money?"
"How can you be the same? I'm going to take you as my personal disciple, while they're just my medicine boys."
Jiang Nuanzhi stared at him for a long while, then suddenly burst out laughing.
"Stop joking, old man. Goodbye, I'm going to catch fish now. Farewell."
They were already deep in the woods, so he didn't say much to them. He took the harpoon he had sharpened with a branch the night before and headed towards the river.
But these two people, like persistent ghosts, followed Jiang Nuanzhi to the riverbank again.
Jiang Nuanzhi frowned slightly, but considering that the forest wasn't hers, she didn't say anything to stop them. She simply held her breath and stared intently at the fish in the lake. Then, she suddenly cast her line.
However, nothing was pricked.
"My wife, this won't do. You need to be more swift when you make your move."
Lu Zhong was getting anxious, so he stepped forward.
Although Lu Zhong wasn't quick-witted, he could tell that Doctor Que didn't want to talk to him at all.
The general once taught him a trick called "saving the country through indirect means".
Since the Divine Physician Que values this woman so much, if he can help her, perhaps she can put in a good word for him. What if it works out?
Lu Zhong was extremely familiar with the art of slacking off.
In fact, it didn't take long before he caught four or five large fish that were as long as his arm.
Jiang Nuanzhi couldn't help but give him a thumbs up again: "Wow, this guy is amazing."
Lu Zhong scratched his forehead somewhat embarrassedly: "Fish are easy to catch at this time of year. If you need a lot, I can catch a few more for you."
Jiang Nuanzhi shook her head: "I only need one, you can take the rest back, brother?"
"I'll give them all to you." Lu Zhong said, scratching his head, somewhat embarrassed. "I do have a request, my wife. My elder brother is seriously injured, and we're thinking of asking the Divine Physician Que to save his life. Now that the Divine Physician has taken a liking to you, could you help persuade him?"
The Magpie Doctor: "."
Do you think it's really appropriate to say this in front of the person involved?
Upon hearing this, Jiang Nuanzhi immediately put the fish on the ground and shook her head repeatedly, saying, "I really can't do this. Whether the old man is willing to receive treatment is his business, and I shouldn't interfere."
Upon hearing this, Doctor Que's eyes shone even brighter: "You little girl, you have principles, and I like the way you talk. You're just to my liking."
The more I look at this little girl, the more she resembles my apprentice. Although she's a bit chubby, I can give her some medicine to drink for a few months, and she'll lose weight.
"Grandpa, please wait a moment, I haven't finished speaking yet." Jiang Nuanzhi smiled and looked at Lu Zhong: "Brother, although I can't help persuade him, I have a compromise. Perhaps it can solve your urgent problem."
Lu Zhong stared at him blankly: "What method?"
Jiang Nuanzhi: "I am actually a doctor, and I think my medical skills are pretty good. Moreover, my house call fee is relatively cheap, only two taels."
Lu Zhong: "My lady, are you going to examine my brother?"
Jiang Nuanzhi nodded with a smile: "What, big brother, don't you believe me? Have you forgotten that the old man you always call a miracle doctor really wanted to take me as his apprentice, which is enough to prove that I am also very capable."
Lu Zhong scratched his head, feeling conflicted.
The magpie doctor stared blankly for a while before finally saying, "Are you two treating me like I don't exist? Didn't you come to me for treatment? Why are you having second thoughts halfway through? Do you really think she can cure you? And you, I... I never intended for you to see a doctor! You're not going to use my name to swindle people in the future, are you?"
Jiang Nuanzhi immediately clicked her tongue in disapproval: "Grandpa, you're wrong about that. Everyone has their own expertise. How do you know I can't cure this disease?"
“Brother, you can let me try. I’ll only charge two taels of silver. If I really cure your brother, I’ll save you ninety-eight taels.”
As he spoke, he nodded firmly at Lu Zhong.
Lu Zhong nodded almost without hesitation: "Then I'll trouble you, my wife, to come with me. The disciple of the Divine Physician Que shouldn't be too bad."
"If you can really cure it, I can give you another two ounces."
As he spoke, he took out the last bit of money he had saved for himself from his pocket and stuffed it all into Jiang Nuanzhi's hand.
Ah Nuan: I've secretly raised my value by an ounce or two, I hope I won't be discovered?
[Author's note: Here's the first chapter. I've been entertaining friends these past few days and have been a bit late with drinks, so I'm putting together this one in the middle of the night. I'll update again tomorrow morning for you all.]
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