Lan Jingtang thought about it and felt that An Yuan'er's words made perfect sense, so he stopped worrying about how many people Xue Lian had saved.
“You’re right. If you have the ability, you should be kind to others, help the disabled and weak, and make your value available.”
The two looked at each other and smiled.
Doctors save lives, and Lan Jingtang was inherently compassionate. It was quite rare for him to discover that a young lady from a prominent family like An Yuan'er could also have such a mindset, thinking about helping the needy and sick.
The more Lan Jingtang learns about An Yuan'er, the more attracted he becomes to her.
At first, he doubted himself, wondering if it was only because the girl was beautiful and had saved his life that he had been tempted and bewitched. But the more he got to know her, the more he rejected this foolish idea.
What truly shines in a girl, more dazzling than her appearance, is her empathy and kind heart.
This is something you can only understand after spending time together. Even without this ordeal on the cliff, it was only a matter of time before he fell in love with a girl like her.
A girl who shines will glow wherever she goes.
Although both of them had been cured of the poison, the bottom of the cliff was empty and there wasn't much food, so they still had to go back as soon as possible.
An Yuan'er only gave herself three days. If she couldn't return after three days, Yi Chenli would find out she was gone.
“I observed the area when I came out yesterday. The bottom of this cliff is bordered by the sea on our side and what appears to be a forest on the other side. There seem to be more supplies there than on our side. I think we can go to the other side first; we might make some new discoveries. What do you think?”
"I'll listen to you."
An Yuan'er had little experience in wilderness survival, so she chose to keep quiet and listen to Lan Jingtang's advice.
"Don't be afraid, I will definitely get you out of here," Lan Jingtang comforted him.
An Yuan'er smiled and said, "I'm not afraid. I believe in you. Let's go."
An Yuan'er was delicate, but she wasn't inconsiderate of the occasion. Traveling under the sun and rain was indeed hard, but An Yuan'er didn't stop.
During their time together, An Yuan'er was surprised to discover that Lan Jingtang was quite a good cook.
At noon, they went to the river to catch fish. The fish cooked by Lan Jingtang was especially fragrant and had no fishy smell.
Finally getting to eat meat, An Yuan'er devoured five fish with great relish. Moreover, Lan Jingtang even picked out the tenderest parts from the fish's belly for An Yuan'er, making her extremely satisfied.
"I can't call you Doctor Lan anymore, let's call you Chef Lan instead," An Yuan'er praised.
Lan Jingtang smiled sheepishly: "The Lan family has lived in seclusion for many years. In fact, we are different from the outside world. In our area, men are responsible for cooking for their wives, so men in our area learn to cook from a young age."
"So that's how it is. No wonder your cooking is so good."
"That's not all. In Lanjia Village, a man can only marry one wife and cannot take a concubine for life. This is the rule, and it is something that every man in Lanjia Village does willingly."
An Yuan'er fell into deep thought.
In the vast Tiansheng Kingdom, the prevailing custom was to have one wife and multiple concubines. The higher a man's status, the more wives and concubines he would have. Everyone believed that having many children and grandchildren was a blessing, which is why large families would welcome one woman after another into their homes.
"How can love be divided into so many parts! Although your Lan Family Village is secluded, it has many admirable qualities. It's just a pity that it suffered an accident." An Yuan'er had inquired about the Lan Family. The Lan Family was killed in a landslide caused by torrential rain, and only Lan Jingtang survived.
Otherwise, living in seclusion and detached from worldly affairs, simplicity can also bring happiness.
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