However, Jin Xingqiu had no idea that she was destined never to learn Su Ruyi's technique.
It was Su Qiushi who suggested that Su Ruyi take Jin Xingqiu to Beijing.
If we want to develop and expand Huichuntang's medical skills, Beijing is definitely a better and bigger stage than Haicheng, Tieshi, and Bingcheng.
However, Su Ruyi currently has no one she can rely on.
Su Qiushi is a man with a problematic past. His presence in Su Ruyi's life serves no real purpose other than causing her trouble.
But Jin Xingqiu is different.
Jin Xingqiu has a clean history and a clean personal life!
With her around, it's best if she takes the lead in many things.
Jin Xingqiu asked, "Are we going to stay for a while, or are we not coming back?"
Su Ruyi thought for a moment: "I'll stay for a while, and if things go well, I won't come back, okay?"
Jin Xingqiu grabbed her: "Can you take Liang'an with you?"
It took Su Ruyi a while to realize that Jin Xingqiu was referring to Chu Liang'an, the second disciple of her master Jin Dachun.
Although she hadn't had much contact with Chu Liang'an, he had proven himself to be reliable through his actions on several crucial occasions!
So Su Ruyi nodded and said, "Of course, but he has to be willing to go."
“Of course she’s willing to go,” Jin Xingqiu said. “Ruyi, there’s something I haven’t told you yet, because I wanted to wait for your opinion. Liang An, he… wants to marry me.”
Su Ruyi was stunned for a moment—Chu Liang'an was at least five or six years younger than Jin Xingqiu, but what did it matter if he was five or six years younger?
A smile appeared on Su Ruyi's face: "That's great! When are you having your wedding?"
Jin Xingqiu lowered her head, her cheeks flushed: "Ruyi, you're blessing us, aren't you?"
Su Ruyi nodded and said, "Of course. My second senior brother is a very good person, and he is also a meticulous person. Marrying him should make me very happy."
Jin Xingqiu smiled for a moment, then lowered her head again: "But my son doesn't quite agree. He says that my remarriage might... affect his career advancement."
Although Su Ruyi had never met Jin Xingqiu's stepson, judging from the little details of their interactions, the boy was not a good person at all! Su Ruyi said nonchalantly, "Who cares? Marriage is a matter of personal choice. He can't control you. Besides, whether he performs well or not in the army is entirely his own decision. What does it have to do with you? You haven't dragged him down at all!"
Upon hearing this, Jin Xingqiu's expression hardened considerably, and she nodded, saying, "That's what I thought too. Over the years, worried that he would suffer in the army, I've sent him half of my salary every month. But I only found out a few days ago that he's been sending all the money I sent to him to his grandparents. To be honest, I shouldn't stop him from being filial to his elders, but it really makes me very sad..."
"Don't send him any more money, he's not worth it," Su Ruyi said firmly.
“He now has a military rank. The allowance is enough for him to support his grandparents.” Jin Xingqiu seemed to be making excuses for herself.
"He trampled your heart on the ground, why should you still treat him with sincerity? There's no need anymore, after all, he's someone you have no blood relation with!"
Jin Xingqiu's eyes were red: "Actually, what really made me decide to take this step with Liang An was some of the things this child said..."
I know that when he secretly sent money to his maternal grandparents, he asked if they were having financial difficulties.
As a result, the child got impatient and told me that if I wanted someone to visit my grave after I died, I shouldn't ask any more questions!
I raised him for eight years, taking care of everything big and small. After his father passed away, I raised him for another five years, providing for his food, clothing, and daily needs in a way that I believe was almost as good as his own mother's. I begged and pleaded with everyone I knew to help him join the army, and finally, he got in… But this child's heart is just so hard to warm!
"Sometimes, sincerity doesn't always get sincerity in return. Little nun, just pretend you never raised that child! You've fulfilled your responsibility!"
“Yes! Ruyi, you’re right. I feel much better now that you think this way! I’ll call Liang’an tomorrow and ask him to come over so we can discuss going to Beijing, okay?” Jin Xingqiu’s eyes lit up again.
"Great!" Su Ruyi happily took a big bite of the dish, then her eyes crinkled as she said, "It's so delicious."
Jin Xingqiu sighed, "You're just trying to make me happy. How can I compare to your grandfather's cooking skills? By the way, is your grandfather still living with relatives? Will he come with us to Beijing?"
Su Ruyi shook her head: "Grandpa will probably continue to live with relatives, but I will visit him when I have time."
Jin Xingqiu said regretfully, "It's a pity that I only learned the basics of the old man's excellent skills."
When the villagers learned that Dr. Su had returned, they all came to his door one by one:
"Little miracle doctor, please take a look at my back problem quickly."
"Little miracle doctor, look here, what exactly is growing on me?"
"Little miracle doctor, I've been feeling weak all over lately, and I can only eat a couple of bites before I can't eat anymore. I'm afraid I might have some serious illness?"
"Little miracle doctor..."
The villagers, carrying eggs and brown sugar, or at the very least half a pound of flour, spontaneously formed a long queue at the entrance of the courtyard.
Looking into the trusting eyes of the villagers, Su Ruyi was moved: "Don't rush, everyone, let's do it one by one!" That night, Su Ruyi treated the villagers of Dingjiatun and prescribed medicines, working until after 11 p.m.
Everyone seemed to know that she was leaving.
Most of the villagers had been treated by her and knew how skilled she was.
For a moment, the courtyard was filled with a sense of reluctance to part.
Su Ruyi was originally going to visit Ding Youliang, but now she had no chance to leave.
Ding Youliang came by himself, accompanied by his wife Wang Youhe.
After most of the people had left, he approached and said, "Ruyi, why don't you get your aunt's problem treated too? She has some strange bleeding every month..."
It's actually caused by not getting enough rest after multiple pregnancies, and it's a common gynecological condition.
Su Ruyi carefully wrote a prescription for Wang Youhe.
After the consultation, Ding Youliang looked at her and said, "I must remember Dr. Su's appearance. Dr. Su, although Beijing is a good place, the winds and waves are also strong. Remember this—no matter what happens to you in the future, Dingjiatun will always be your home. I, Ding Youliang, am making this clear!"
Su Ruyi's eyes welled up with tears: "Yes, Captain, I understand."
...
Early the next morning, Chu Liang'an and Song Wenyu arrived at Dingjiatun.
This was the first time the group had gathered together since Su Ruyi left!
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