Chapter 737 A Way Out with Hope and a Future
Sun Chunlan's eyes were filled with tears, but she stubbornly held them back until her eyes reddened and she finally managed not to let the tears fall.
Sun Chunlan has been learning from Li Sanniang for the past year, and she knows that Li Sanniang dislikes women crying.
Li San Niang didn't think that women shouldn't cry, but rather that sometimes crying was the most useless thing to do.
Of course, crying can be useful in some situations; at least it's good for people to release their emotions.
Looking at Sun Chunlan's determined appearance and thinking about what she had just said, Li Sanniang finally understood that Sun Chunlan was trying to find a way out for her future.
Li San Niang currently has four disciples on the surface. Her eldest disciple is Qiu Xiang, who acts as Li San Niang's eldest disciple in public, which is why she can always stay by Li San Niang's side to protect her.
But in fact, Qiu Xiang had no intention of becoming a doctor. Her role as the eldest disciple was simply to stay by Li San Niang's side and protect her.
The second disciple was Song Hei Ya, the clever and lovely little girl from the Song family, who was later named Fu Ling by Li San Niang.
Song Fuling was taught exactly as Li Sanniang wanted her to, and Li Sanniang was gradually passing on all her skills to her.
The third disciple was naturally Linglan, who came from Shihualou. Although Linglan was much older than Li Sanniang, she was determined and had a kind heart that wanted to provide good medical care for the women in the brothel. She was also a smart person.
Li San Niang only gave her a few medical books, and with regular instruction, she actually taught herself and can now diagnose common ailments in women and mothers.
Thus, when Li San Niang was too busy at the drug rehabilitation center in the suburbs of Beijing, she called Ling Lan over by the name of Physician Ning.
The fourth disciple is the nineteenth one who is still in the border town.
Nineteen was originally sent by the Bad People to be Li San Niang's groom and protector, but Nineteen himself developed an interest in surgery.
Thus, although Li Sanniang did not directly receive the disciple's courtesy from Shijiu, she still helped Shijiu find Sun Yijian and sent him to the border town, which can be considered the most crucial link in Shijiu's path to becoming a doctor.
Of these four, Song Fuling and Linglan were the disciples whom Li Sanniang truly devoted herself to and cared for.
A person's energy is limited. If Li San Niang wanted to train female doctors like herself to serve women, the best way would naturally be to open a school.
So, right from the start, they set up a midwifery school, beginning with the topic of women's childbirth.
And among the first batch of students at this midwifery school, didn't Li San Niang discover Yao Qingqing, this intelligent and ambitious woman?
Although Li San Niang and Yao Qingqing never formally became disciples, Li San Niang still taught her whenever she had the opportunity.
When Li San Niang was in charge of the female patients at the drug rehabilitation center, she took the opportunity to call Yao Qingqing to her side and carefully instruct her.
Li San Niang thought that if Yao Qingqing was a suitable candidate, then Chang'an's second female physician could be born.
As for not considering others, such as Sun Chunlan, Li San Niang naturally had her own reasons.
Li San Niang opened her mouth as if to say something, but ultimately looked at Sun Chunlan's face and didn't say anything.
Seeing Li San Niang's expression, Sun Chunlan understood that this was Li San Niang's rejection.
"Sir, I know I am not as clever and have as good a memory as Fuling, and I am far less experienced and insightful than Sister Yao."
However, I only ask that you give me a chance, and I am willing to do my best to learn.
I don't aspire to become your student. If you are willing to teach me even a little, I will put in my best effort to learn.
I beg you, sir, to have your mercy and grant me the opportunity to stay by your side and learn from you.
After saying this, Sun Chunlan kowtowed again. When she raised her head to look at Li Sanniang, two lines of tears were on her cheeks.
How could Li San Niang not be moved when she saw Sun Chunlan so sincerely fighting for her?
Li San Niang calmed herself down and looked at Sun Chunlan, slowly asking, "I'm so glad you're willing to work hard for your future; that's a really good thing."
But I also want to say that as long as you have this mindset, whether you become a modern midwife or something else in the future, you can take control of your life and live the life you want.
As your husband, I believe you can.
Furthermore, don't underestimate yourself. Although one of the reasons I value Poria cocos, Lily of the Valley, and Yao Qingqing is because they are all intelligent people.
However, my choice of them was not solely based on that reason.
Furthermore, over the past year, you have been diligent and attentive in every lesson at school, consistently achieving top grades. You are a truly intelligent young lady.
As Li San Niang was speaking, she got up and helped Sun Chunlan to her feet. Sun Chunlan was already overjoyed when she heard Li San Niang's words of praise.
Besides, this was the second time Li San Niang had pulled her up. Even the most clueless person would know by now that it was time for her to get up.
So, feeling shy, Sun Chunlan stood up following Li San Niang's hand.
Li San Niang pulled Sun Chunlan to sit down on a chair to the side. She gently patted Sun Chunlan's forearm and took out a handkerchief to wipe the tears from Sun Chunlan's face.
While gently wiping away Sun Chunlan's tears, Li Sanniang explained to her, "As for why I called Yao Qingqing to the drug rehabilitation center in the suburbs of Beijing this time to stay by my side and teach her, I also have my reasons."
Li Sanniang handed the teacup to Sun Chunlan, "You know this opium case involves many people. I'm in charge of the female patients there, and many of these women come from brothels."
You haven't reached marriageable age yet, you're still a young lady. Although I have no prejudice against courtesans in brothels, there are always some things to consider in this worldly context.
Therefore, I only summoned Linglan and Yao Qingqing, omitting you young ladies.
Li San Niang stopped there, gesturing for Sun Chunlan to drink a couple more sips, hoping to give her time to calm down by making her drink.
"Linglan is now a wife of my mother, and she's older than me. She's seen a lot, so she doesn't care about this."
Besides, her age would allow her to go in and help me, and she could keep those women in check.
You are too young to understand that places where people gather are full of trouble.
Since Lily of the Valley arrived, she has really been a great help to me.
As for Yao Qingqing, the most important thing is that she is also a married woman with children, and her husband's family are pharmaceutical merchants, so they support her practicing medicine.
That's why I went to ask her.
Sun Chunlan blinked blankly. After hearing Li Sanniang's words, she realized that Li Sanniang didn't think she was stupid, but rather that she was too young!
"Sir, please take me there. I am a barren woman and will never be able to get married."
I don't care what others say about my reputation. I only wish to learn my teacher's skills and become a female doctor like him in the future, helping my daughter relieve her pain.
Sir, this is the most promising way out for me.
Please help me, sir!
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