Chapter 345 Another Routine
Since Doctor Liao was an upright man, Lin Yuesha was willing to chat a bit more, so she said, "Today is my cousin's wedding day, so I came to attend the ceremony. I just don't know what Doctor Liao is doing here?"
"I was also invited to attend the ceremony."
Liao Jianghan and the Xiao family had some history. A few years ago, he came to town from Jishetang to treat a wealthy man. On the way, he encountered a snowstorm, the axle of the carriage broke, and there was no firewood on the carriage.
Doctor Liao and his driver went into the mountains to chop firewood, but unfortunately got lost. If it weren't for the blacksmith Xiao who happened to pass by and rescued them, they would probably have frozen to death on the mountain.
The Liao family had always wanted to express their gratitude and planned to have Dr. Liao repay them with his own body, but unexpectedly, Xiao the blacksmith only had one son, Xiao Dazhuang, so the Liao family gave up on their idea.
After learning Liao Jianghan's identity, Xiao the blacksmith never considered himself his savior. Every year during festivals, the Liao family would send people to deliver gifts, and they maintained close contact.
"I see."
Lin Yuesha and Physician Liao were chatting when Physician Liao suddenly blushed, looked at Lin Yuesha, and lowered his head.
That look in his eyes clearly showed the shyness of meeting someone he liked. Xiao Qi, watching from the side, immediately felt a wake-up call.
This young master of Shennong Herbal Hall is truly inhuman! His own little sister isn't even of marriageable age yet! What a beast!
Xiao Qi forgot that he himself was also one of the beasts.
"Tingyun, come and help me!"
When Chen came out to arrest someone, she happened to see her stepson idling around, so she quickly called for help.
Just as Xiao Qi was about to interrupt his younger sister's time alone with Doctor Liao, he saw Madam Chen calling him. He gave Qingxing a look, and Qingxing immediately understood.
Very well, the master is jealous!
The young lady has a good temperament and is very likable. In the future, suitors will flock to her door. The master's stepbrother is not legitimate, so let's see how he tries to sabotage things. Threats and intimidation are one thing, but does he expect all the suitors to disappear? That's not realistic.
“Miss Lin, I know it’s inappropriate to ask about these things, but…”
Liao Langzhong blushed, and unlike his previous frankness, he spoke very hesitantly.
Lin Yuesha raised an eyebrow. Building a good relationship with the young master of Shennong Baicaotang would allow her to get cheaper medicine in the future. It was said that the Liao family also had a shop in the capital.
Thinking of this, Lin Yuesha became quite poised and generous, saying, "Doctor Liao, please speak frankly."
"That's right. Last time, I was defeated in the medical contest and I accepted the defeat wholeheartedly. I never expected that Dr. Yan would have such medical skills."
Doctor Liao wanted to exchange ideas with Doctor Yan and study medicine together, but he hesitated to speak frankly because Doctor Yan was a young woman.
Although Liao Langzhong beat around the bush, Lin Yuesha understood. It was a pretense that they were studying medicine together; Liao Langzhong's real intention was to find out if Doctor Yan was married.
"Well... I didn't know either."
Lin Yuesha was in a dilemma. Doctor Yan's situation was different from the others. Her fiancé had died before they were married, which could easily lead to her being labeled as a jinx.
Although she was in the know, she had only heard Bai Youran mention it by chance and didn't know much about it herself.
"I see."
When Liao Langzhong learned of this, he was very disappointed, but he didn't want to give up.
A few days ago, he went to the clinic but couldn't find Dr. Yan. He asked his neighbors and heard that Dr. Yan hadn't been seen for a while.
"Yes, Dr. Yan went to the girls' school to become a teacher."
Lin Yuesha concealed the fact that Doctor Yan had treated Hongtao, only saying what she could say: "If you want to discuss medical skills with Doctor Yan, I can pass on the message."
"No...no need."
Doctor Liao took a deep breath. There was no rush; he could wait until Doctor Yan finished her work. The girls' school was full of women, and it wouldn't be convenient for a man like him to go in.
The two chatted idly, while Qingxing eavesdropped nearby, thinking to herself, "The master is indeed too nervous. Doctor Liao has someone he likes, but it's not Miss, but Doctor Yan."
The fifth day of the fifth lunar month was a very fulfilling day. Chen Shi did not wait for Chen Xiaohua to return home three days later. The whole family went straight to the prefectural city in the afternoon, and it was already dark when they arrived home.
"Tingyun, I'm sorry, today is your coming-of-age ceremony, but I've been delayed."
Madam Chen felt very embarrassed. It was her stepson's birthday, which was also a big day, but unfortunately it clashed with Chen Xiaohua's wedding. There weren't enough people in the family, so Xiao Qi ended up helping out.
"Mother, it's alright, the time hasn't passed yet."
Before leaving, Chen had made preparations. The servants helped, and Bai Cha and Longjing tea also went home and went to the kitchen.
Lin Yuesha changed her clothes and went straight to the kitchen. The vegetables had already been washed and chopped, just waiting for her to cook them and carry out the final step.
When the hot dishes were served, Chen and Xiao Chenggui gave Xiao Qi a red envelope and a set of writing brush, ink, paper and inkstone as a coming-of-age gift. Lin Yuesha quickly took out the socks she had prepared.
Despite suffering numerous setbacks, Lin Yuesha remains strangely confident.
"Thank you, Father and Mother, thank you, Little Sister."
Xiao Qi accepted the gift, his expression unchanged, offering no comment on the two pairs of asymmetrical socks. Luckily, they were wide enough; otherwise, they wouldn't fit his feet.
After the meal, her parents went to bed early. Lin Yuesha called her older brother back and took out the "surprise" gift she had prepared.
"Brother, this is for you. Do you like it?"
Lin Yuesha held the book, feeling its weight; it was a heavy token of her affection, worth seven hundred taels of silver! Thinking of her stepbrother's kindness to her, everything was worth it.
Xiao Qi took the book, opened it, and was immediately stunned.
Qingxing turned her back, afraid of giving herself away, but the master's expression, even his joy, was so natural. She had lost.
"Little sister...this..."
Xiao Qi glanced at it, swayed with trembling, and asked, "This is a rare copy; even with money, you can't buy it, little sister..."
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