Enough of the small talk, let’s get back to the topic.
Seeing that it was getting late, Doctor Hu took out a pen and quickly wrote out a prescription and handed it to Zhang Guoqing.
"Most pharmacies have the above herbs. You can make a few extra patches and bring them to school. Boil them on the stove every day for your wife to soak her feet. I'll change the recipe when the weather gets warmer."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Guoqing folded it solemnly and put it in the inner pocket of his clothes.
Doctor Hu pointed at the package and tapped the table. "Bring it up."
Zhang Guoqing not only picked up the package given by Doctor Hu, but also opened it himself - inside were wooden boxes and books of various sizes, no wonder it was so heavy.
Doctor Hu touched the dozen or so yellowed ancient books and took out a piece of letter attached to them.
"I originally included this schedule in the package," Master Hu said, glancing at his disciple meaningfully. "For now, you'll have to wait and see the books in the package. Your health is the most important thing."
Zhou Jiao smiled faintly and nodded.
Zhang Guoqing was startled when he heard this, and clenched his hands into fists.
"...Just now, your senior brother reminded me to introduce the sect's rules. It's not that I forgot. He is honest by nature and forgot that Taoist Ma and our sect share the same origins, so I deliberately avoided him."
Zhou Jiao asked softly, "Taoist medicine?"
Doctor Hu nodded slightly in approval. "We are an orthodox Taoist doctor, and our rules are similar to those of other sects. However, since your great-grandmaster, we have always advocated spontaneity."
Zhou Jiao suppressed a smile and nodded. She understood the meaning: don't let the sect rules constrain you. Her master himself was a spontaneous person.
"Laugh if you want to." Doctor Hu glanced at his apprentice. "When you understand the experiences of our sect's ancestors, you'll understand why he's like this. Too much fame is not a good thing, just like your grandmother's family."
Zhou Jiao was stunned and a thoughtful expression appeared on her face.
"This is also the biggest reason why I want to take you in as my disciple. I have experienced many dynasties and endured many life-and-death trials. I have long lost the naivety of my youth. The reason why I follow my heart is to save my life."
"Master..." Zhou Jiao looked at him guiltily, thinking of the old man who had restored her original position.
"Hahaha, your master is living well." Doctor Hu laughed happily and winked at Zhou Jiao. "In the past two years, I have grown old and my eyesight has become blurry. My hands and feet have started to tremble. Why not take in an apprentice as soon as possible to take care of me in my old age."
Zhou Xiaozheng, who was watching quietly from the side, saw that the conversation was almost over and put down his teacup: "Uncle Hu, are you really okay living alone?"
"Who said I'm alone? After the first month of the lunar year, someone will come to take care of my daily life. Oh, you should go back early, or I won't keep you for dinner."
Zhou Xiaozheng didn't try to persuade her anymore. He glanced at the time and said, "Then we'll say goodbye first. Xiaowu, take your mother and the others to the car first. I'll follow soon."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Guoqing looked at his father-in-law, secretly delighted, and quickly pulled up his wife who was about to speak.
Zhou Jiao glanced helplessly at her hand being held. What was going on? Zhang Guoqing had noticed something, and she had some idea, but her son was holding onto her other hand tightly as he walked out?
"Master, I'll be leaving first. We're out of snacks at home. I'll have Xiaowu bring them over. Don't let yourself get hurt."
"Okay. Wait for Aunt Huo and the others to come over, and I'll ask them to make you something delicious."
Zhou Xiaozheng waited for his daughter and the others to leave before asking in a deep voice, "Is there something wrong with Jiaojiao's pregnancy? Don't worry about it affecting your health now."
Doctor Hu frowned: "Are you willing to give it up? If I'm not mistaken, this is the heir of your Zhou family."
Zhou Xiaozheng sneered, "Bullshit heir! My daughter is dead, who cares about bloodline inheritance? Military headquarters or the city hospital?"
Doctor Hu was shocked. You're not kidding!
"Your brain..." Doctor Hu started to speak, but when he saw Zhou Xiaozheng's dark face, he immediately stopped and said gently, "I, an old man, finally have a disciple. How can I watch her get into trouble? You are confused because of your concern. Calm down first."
Zhou Xiaozheng looked at the old man's face with such disgust that he really wanted to punch him. He took a breath and said, "What's going on? She's my own daughter, and she can tell what I mean just by looking at me. Don't try to hide it from me!"
Doctor Hu lowered his head and muttered, "Why don't you ask your precious daughter instead of scaring a poor old man like me? My poor life is so miserable..."
Zhou Xiaozheng's eyebrows twitched as he listened carefully. He suspected he had made the wrong decision by agreeing to find such an unreliable master for Jiaojiao.
Doctor Hu rolled his eyes secretly at the chill he exuded. He looked up and sighed, "Both mother and child are very healthy. The little girl has been taking very good care of herself these past few years."
Zhou Xiaozheng looked at Doctor Hu expressionlessly. He knew these doctors' natures too well, and waited for him to continue speaking, "But..."
"I just checked the baby's pulse. If nothing unexpected happens, it must be twins. It's a good thing, but it also carries a high risk of premature birth."
Doctor Hu saw that his face was becoming more serious. "Don't be nervous. I'm here."
"Uncle Hu, please continue."
"Seeing that she definitely doesn't want to take a leave of absence, I've already decided to wait for her for six months and then rent a yard near the school. With Xiaowu, that silly boy, by her side, she'll be there to protect her. That way, the problem won't be a big deal. You should just relax. If it's serious, how can I keep it a secret? Are you foolish enough to cooperate with the child?"
"My Jiaojiao knows?"
Doctor Hu glanced at him with dissatisfaction and said, "Of course. Otherwise, would I bother to take her in as my disciple?" After saying that, he realized that he had exposed his mouth and laughed awkwardly.
Zhou Xiaozheng didn't care about these details. He was now considering whether to force his daughter to go to school. To be honest, the child would obey if he really forced her, but he couldn't bear to let her suffer, and he was even more worried about her staying at home alone.
Given her daughter Jiaojiao's reluctance to leave the house, if Zhang Guoqing wasn't around, wouldn't she be desperately reading at home? And she couldn't watch her child 24 hours a day.
"Don't think too much about it. I've saved so many lives, but I can't protect my own apprentice? As for you, just find some more tonics, and leave the rest to me."
"Is it really okay? Is it too late to not have a child now?"
Doctor Hu's face was filled with sorrow when he heard this. He finally understood why his apprentice had chosen to conceal the truth, and now he wished he could turn back time.
"Uncle Hu, you must not be careless. My Jiaojiao has never had a good day since she was little. When I first found her, she was so thin that she was just a bag of bones. I finally managed to put some weight back on her in the past two years, but I still have to worry about her as much as I did in the early years.
You can't understand what my daughter Jiaojiao means to me? It's because of this daughter that I have a family and the motivation to strive for success."
Doctor Hu was startled when he saw the tears in his eyes. He nodded solemnly and said, "Son, even though I may seem dishonest, I still know what's important and what's not."
Zhou Xiaozheng stood up and bowed to thank him, then calmed down and strode out - his daughter was there, and the most important thing next was how to ensure a smooth delivery of the child.
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