Chapter 53 Once Glorious
"Grandpa thought that even though you can't inherit our family's medical skills, these skills still need to be passed down. That way, when Grandpa goes to the afterlife, he can face his ancestors and know that our family's medical skills won't end with him."
"My dear grandson, Grandpa has only one wish right now. Can you grant it to Grandpa?"
“Grandpa…” Li Zhen was about to cry: “I can’t bear to part with you. You will definitely live to be a hundred years old.”
"But the length of one's lifespan is not something that Grandpa can control."
"grandfather……"
"Alright, alright, you're such a big kid, don't cry. You're Grandpa's favorite grandson."
"Waaah, Grandpa, I'll listen to whatever you say."
"Yes, my grandson is the best." While stroking his grandson's head, Tieguai Li smiled contentedly. Yes, his grandson is still so easy to coax. He is indeed his son.
Tieguai Li managed to appease his grandson using both soft and hard tactics, while the Lin family was still sitting in the main room.
Old Man Lin hesitated for a moment, then finally spoke up: "Well, eldest son, this Tieguai Li was very famous in town back then. You might not have heard of him because you were young then, but back then..."
Old Man Lin gave Yin Qing a briefing on how popular Tieguai Li was among the powerful and influential people back then. Of course, he also mentioned later, without saying anything, that he didn't know exactly what happened at that time, but since Tieguai Li was still doing well, it shouldn't be anything serious.
Yin Qing listened without any expression and said, "I understand, Dad. I'll talk to Guang Sheng about this when he gets back."
"Well, it's good that you know." Old Man Lin said, then went out the door and continued weaving hemp rope in the corner. Old Mrs. Lin and Wang Qiu hurried to the kitchen to cook. As for whether his eldest daughter-in-law had listened to him, he didn't care. Anyway, this matter could be easily investigated, and he could even gain favor.
Yin Qing took her daughter back to her room, and the two of them whispered to each other inside.
"Mommy, is that grandpa here to take Little Peach Blossom as his apprentice?" Little Peach Blossom looked up at her mother. She knew about apprentices; even the most powerful demons in their demon race took on apprentices. This was what Grandpa Ginseng had told her.
Yin Qing nodded: "Yes, that grandpa wants to take Xiao Taohua as his apprentice. Does Xiao Taohua want to be someone's apprentice?"
Little Peach Blossom shook her head blankly: "I don't know." She hadn't thought about it.
"Well, you're too young to know, it's okay."
As Yin Qing spoke, her mind was elsewhere.
Based on current information, this is an experienced traditional Chinese medicine doctor, and one who once had a distinguished career.
Yin Qing didn't know why the old Chinese medicine doctor had the idea of taking on a disciple, nor did she understand why he had his eye on Xiao Taohua, but thinking about it now was useless; she would wait for Guang Sheng to return.
During this time, Yin Qing would also inquire about Tieguai Li.
Even if it doesn't work out in the end, having some information in hand will prevent you from being in a passive position.
They are currently in a passive state.
After that, the Lin family was quiet. No one mentioned Tieguai Li or the matter of taking on disciples. It was as if everyone had forgotten about it.
Where is Tieguai Li? He's in a hurry!
But his anxiety was useless; now he was the one chasing after her.
People have said that the head of the household hasn't returned yet, so he can't make any decisions. How can we rush him? We might ruin any goodwill he might have.
During this time, Yin Qing finally learned everything about Tieguai Li. Of course, this was all that had been revealed; he certainly didn't know the specifics.
According to the investigation, Tieguai Li is a good person, but his grandson is a bit spoiled. However, this is his only grandson, so it would be strange if he wasn't spoiled. Fortunately, there are no major problems.
Other things, such as Tieguai Li's medical skills, are not well understood by young people, and they may not have even heard of them. But the older generation can talk about Tieguai Li for a whole day and night. In addition, Tieguai Li himself was willful and treated patients according to his mood. Over time, his small clinic became deserted and few people went there for treatment.
But one thing is certain: they have genuine talent and skills.
Previously, Yin Qing hadn't thought about what her daughter would do in the future. Her biggest concern was that she and her husband should work hard now so that their daughter could inherit their position. But then she thought about the current turbulent situation, and how even workers weren't entirely secure. Yin Qing felt that having a skill might be better.
However, this matter still requires Lin Guangsheng to return.
Lin Guangsheng arrived home on a stormy day, soaking wet. Yin Qing quickly made him a bowl of ginger and brown sugar water.
"This rain came without any warning, and we got completely soaked halfway through the journey. Luckily, the things in our bundle were wrapped in oiled paper. Check if they're wet."
Yin Qing quickly opened the bundle. Hmm, very good, everything was dry: "Nothing wet."
Lin Guangsheng breathed a sigh of relief: "It's good that it's not wet. I'm busy with my studies this time, so I didn't have much time to wander around. I just bought some things at the local supply and marketing cooperative. You and your daughter can see if there's anything you like."
Lin Guangsheng was also somewhat disappointed with this learning experience. He had thought he could bring his daughter a lot of things, but he didn't expect that studying would take up most of her time.
"You have more than enough stuff," Yin Qing said with a smile, looking at the contents of the bundle.
Although it was purchased from the supply and marketing cooperative, many of the items were not available at the local supply and marketing cooperative.
"Come here, honey, take a look and see if you like it."
Little Peach Blossom leaned her head closer, slurped, and wiped her drool: "I like it." They were all delicious, and some of the hair ornaments were especially pretty. Little Peach Blossom even saw a small hairpin inside.
Lin Guangsheng also noticed the hairpin, picked it up and held it up to his daughter's head: "I must say, this little hairpin really suits our daughter."
"It suits her quite well." Yin Qing took the hair and casually retied her daughter's hair, then put on a hairpin. Hmm, she looked even more like a maidservant sitting under Guanyin. "My daughter looks good no matter what."
Little Peach Blossom nestled happily in her mother's arms.
"You should take a hot shower right away, or you'll catch a cold."
"Okay, I'll go wash up first." Lin Guangsheng put down the bowl and went to take a shower without saying another word.
After they finished washing up, the family went back inside.
Grandma Lin glanced outside, pursed her lips, and snorted, "What a bunch of good food, drinks, and entertainment! What a bunch of scumbags!"
"Is something wrong?" Lin Guangsheng knew his wife well, and he knew something was wrong as soon as he saw her. He sat down while drying his hair.
"Hmm." Yin Qing said, picking up her daughter and sitting her up on the bed. "It's about Little Peach Blossom."
Little Peach Blossom looked up at her mother.
Yin Qing smiled and tapped her daughter's nose: "A few days ago, an old Chinese medicine doctor named Tieguai Li came. He wanted to take our little peach blossom as his apprentice."
"An old Chinese medicine doctor?" Lin Guangsheng frowned.
"Yes, I checked, the person is real." Then she told Lin Guangsheng what she had found out.
“These days, don’t they all want to take on apprentices who are boys?” It wasn’t that he looked down on his daughter, but he had never heard of taking on apprentices who were girls, unless it was a craft like embroidery that only girls could do.
(End of this chapter)
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