Chapter 12: Random Matchmaking
"Nonsense!"
Inside the Imperial Hospital, Xu Zhian, with his hair and beard all grown long, glared at Gu Dan with a stern and angry voice.
"Uncle Xu, this is definitely not a whim."
"Oh, you're planning to sell your old house and open a martial arts school and a medicine store? Don't you see how little you are worth now? There are so many martial arts schools in the imperial city, but what can they do? You're already a ninth-rank doctor at such a young age, but you don't want to stay in the Imperial Hospital and open a medicine store?!"
Andy Hui was so furious that he wanted to roll up his sleeves and beat up Gu Dan.
He and Gu Dan's father were close friends during their lifetime, and the relationship between several generations in their family was quite good.
After Gu Dan's biological father was killed by thieves in the prison, he personally rescued Gu Dan and brought him to the Imperial Hospital.
He even specially secured a share for Gu Dan as well, even though the imperial physician Pang Qi was distributing the gifts to the imperial doctors.
It can be said that Andy Hui has completely treated Gu Dandan as his junior and has been supporting him.
It's just that Gu Dan did such a thing, even pushing back such a big thing as his own old house, without even telling him! Gu Dan didn't understand where Andy Hui's anger came from, but if he had told him about this in advance, Andy Hui would definitely not agree.
What he wanted was not the same thing as what Andy Hui wanted.
To him, wealth and glory are fleeting, and fame, fortune and status are tasteless.
But for those who are born with destiny, these things are what a real man should pursue.
Qing Pingzi's saying "If we have different ideals, we cannot work together" is exactly what he meant.
But people are kind-hearted. Andy Hui treats him as his younger generation and supports him, so it is impossible for him to pretend to be ignorant and indifferent.
"Uncle Xu, you don't know that there is a flood in Yuzhou now, and the governor is even going to double the taxes. How many people will lose their families because of this? Moreover, the White Lotus Sect took the opportunity to cause chaos. The people in Yuzhou are suffering and the situation is already chaotic. The Imperial Hospital is now making frequent moves, and it is not necessarily a way to become rich and powerful.
A gentleman should not stand under a dangerous wall. It is not my wish to associate with the powerful and seek fame and fortune. My father's plight still floats in my mind from time to time, making me toss and turn, unable to sit or lie down. After swallowing the elixir given by the emperor, I was in a coma for four days before waking up. During this period, I narrowly escaped death several times. The taste of it is really indescribable.
Today I have figured it out. It is important for people to know how to live. No matter how good the future or how rich it is, it is not as good as living a stable life. "Gu Dan said in a deep voice.
"You!"
Seeing Gu Dan bringing up the story of his biological father who died in the Heavenly Prison, and feeling a personal experience, Andy Hui couldn't help but let out a long sigh as he let out the anger on his face.
This generation of the Gu family was also unlucky. Even the only living person, Gu Dan, narrowly escaped death after swallowing the elixir.
No wonder Gu Dan was so cautious. Even if he didn't want the wealth of the Imperial Hospital, he would move out.
Although he could not empathize with them, he watched these things happen and was even in the middle of it, unable to do anything.
"Well, since you don't have such intention, I don't need to say anything more."
Andy Hui shook his head dejectedly.
In his opinion, although Gu Dan suffered a disaster, he was recognized by Emperor Zong Ming in advance.
Although Emperor Zong Ming has now forgotten about Gu Dan, he can continue to study medicine and wait until he is older to become an imperial physician. He can then go to Emperor Zong Ming and mention him. With this fate, he may be able to rise to the top.
But everyone has their own aspirations. Since Gu Dan didn't have such an idea, he naturally stopped worrying about it.
"Thank you Uncle Xu for your concern. Everyone has their own aspirations. I just want safety." Gu Dan has a good impression of Andy Hui, and Andy Hui also takes good care of him. He explains things clearly, which is good for both of them.
"Since you have no interest in fame and fortune, I will not persuade you anymore. But now, you are sixteen years old, right? Is there a girl you like?" Andy Hui stared at Gu Dan and suddenly asked.
"ah?"
Gu Dan was stunned.
No way, can this also be used to urge people to get married?
"You are the only child left in the Gu family, and you are unwilling to study in the Imperial Hospital. If you don't hurry up and pass on the family line, how long are you going to wait? There must be someone to inherit the family business your father left you, right? Have more children so that the family line can continue."
Andy Hui added: "The emperor has been practicing Taoism for ten years now. I heard that he has prepared to let the Taoist priests at Qingfeng Temple set up an altar to pray for the Taoist immortals' blessing. All civil and military officials can watch. After all, you are a ninth-rank doctor. Why don't you go and take a look? In case any official takes a fancy to you, you can also find a good match."
To be fair, Gu Dan's appearance was quite good, otherwise Emperor Zong Ming would not have been so dazzled by the sight of Gu Dan when he visited the Thousand-Year-Old Pine Tree's Hundred-Year-Old Blossom Celebration and would not have specially rewarded him with a pill.
With this appearance, even if he has no intention of fame and fortune, marrying an official's daughter would have many benefits!
"I don't care about this matter for now."
The corner of Gu Dan's mouth twitched slightly. He never expected that he would have to overcome this hurdle.
"You kid! Since you don't want to set foot in the officialdom and want to find peace and smoothness, how can you not quickly get married and have children? Sixteen years old is not young anymore. Your father can't control you. I should take care of you."
Andy Hui thought for a moment, "If you still don't want to be involved with those officials, what do you think of Xiaoyi?"
"Xiaoyi?"
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Gu Dan's eyes widened involuntarily. If he remembered correctly, Xiaoyi seemed to be only fourteen years old? !
"You also know Xiaoyi's father, the Imperial Physician Lin. He was also a good friend of your father, and his family is very clean. Moreover, Xiaoyi also knows medical skills, and you have known her for quite some time. How do you feel about her?"
Andy Hui stroked his beard and said, "Xiao Yi is not bad looking and knows her background well. If you are interested, I can help you mention her to Imperial Physician Lin and see his reaction first."
Lin Xiaoyi was only fourteen years old, and she was indeed pretty.
But in Gu Youyou's eyes, she was just a little girl!
He has never had such a perverted thought.
What's more, as long as he keeps curing diseases and saving lives, his life span will be endless.
The so-called marrying and having children not only adds unnecessary constraints to oneself, but if one sees his or her beloved grow old in the endless time, his or her beauty will turn gray, and one's heart of Taoism will be damaged.
"No, no! I suddenly remembered that I have something else to do, so I'll leave first!"
Gu Dan quickly waved his hand to refuse, and did not dare to stay for a moment, and ran away.
"This bastard doesn't know what's good for him!"
Watching Gu Dan walk away, Andy Hui cursed angrily.
My old friend is the only child in his family. If he wants to stay away from troubles, how can he not seize the time to start a family and build a career?
How could a girl outside compare to someone who knows everything about the Imperial Hospital? Moreover, Lin Imperial Physician's medical skills were excellent, and Xiaoyi was no worse than Gu Dan in terms of her background and appearance. If this could be accomplished, it would be a good story in the Imperial Hospital.
Not long after his old friend passed away, Gu Dan dared to demolish the old house. Andy Hui was worried because he didn't find someone to look after him.
If his old friend knew about this, he would probably scold him for not taking it seriously!
After thinking about it, Andy Hui decided to go and chat with Dr. Lin first.
(End of this chapter)