Despite the circumstances, the clinic's teacher, Ms. Xue, secretly consulted someone to choose an auspicious date, and finally decided to open on Sunday when there were no classes.
After all, he was Yao Tongjia's teacher, so everyone was mobilized, including the two elders of the Xiao family and Ruan Shengpeng. Ruan Shengpeng had already heard that this Teacher Xue had given his daughter the seal.
He trusted his daughter so much that he had to come and support her no matter what.
This was the first time Teacher Xue had seen Ruan Shengpeng. Although Ruan Shengpeng appeared very kind, his aura was still somewhat intimidating.
Fortunately, after six months of adjustment, Teacher Xue has regained his courage. Seeing Ruan Shengpeng, he shook hands with him normally and said, "Thank you for taking the time to come, Teacher!"
"I also thank Teacher Xue for taking Tongtong as his apprentice and for trusting her so much by giving her the seal. However, she is still too young, so it's better if the seal is still in your hands!"
Even with the seal in Tongtong's hands, Ruan Shengpeng still felt it was a bit too hot to handle, so he decided it was better to return it to her first!
Teacher Xue shook her head: "I have already told Tongjia that I will not take back what I have given away, just like my father will not take back the clinic he handed over to me."
The person is gone, and there's no going back. This is also a tradition of the Xue family: once a decision is made, it cannot be reversed, no matter how things develop.
Seeing that Teacher Xue genuinely gave the seal to his daughter, Ruan Shengpeng felt somewhat relieved and even more proud. His daughter was indeed outstanding and worthy of people's attention.
Besides their family, a few people from the school who knew the news also came, including Teacher Zhai, who was still wearing a dark blue dress today.
Today's skirt only reached below the knee, unlike last time when it went all the way to the ankle. The fabric was the same, but it looked a bit more playful.
When Yao Yanxin saw Teacher Zhai, she left Ruan Shengpeng behind and came to Teacher Zhai, circling around her. Looking at her skirt, Teacher Zhai was very satisfied with Yao Yanxin's learning attitude.
Just as she was about to speak, a man walked over and said, "Wife, why did you leave me and run over here?" The aggrieved tone in his voice was completely at odds with the man who had just arrived!
Teacher Zhai couldn't help but glance at him again, while Ruan Shengpeng kept his eyes fixed on his wife. Yao Yanxin looked up and saw Ruan Shengpeng chasing after her, and introduced him somewhat shyly: "Teacher Zhai, this is my husband."
"Sheng Peng, this is my teacher!" Yao Yanxin was clearly impressed by Teacher Zhai, her voice filled with pride!
Ruan Shengpeng then looked at Teacher Zhai and said, "Thank you for being willing to take my wife in. I hope you can be patient and teach her a lot."
Teacher Zhai could tell at a glance that this man was no ordinary person. Of course, she had seen all sorts of people before; she had even designed clothes for the wife of a high-ranking official!
She simply nodded: "Your wife is very good. As for how we teach her, that's not your concern!"
After saying that, Teacher Zhai said to Yao Yanxin, "We'll talk about how my dress is different from last time when we get back to school. You should spend some time with your family today!"
Teacher Zhai walked over to Teacher Xue and handed her the calligraphy and painting he was holding: "This is for you, you can hang it up!"
Teacher Xue took the calligraphy and painting: "What is this?" Teacher Xue's pupils widened as he unfolded the calligraphy and painting. It was a thank-you calligraphy and painting given to the Xue family by a former patient: "Miraculous Healing Hands!"
Teacher Xue's hands and feet were trembling slightly: "Where did you come from?"
Teacher Zhai didn't want to talk about it anymore: "Don't worry about where I'm from, this is a gift for you. Hang it up, this wall looks too empty!"
Teacher Xue held the calligraphy and painting, lost in memories. Yes! It's all so empty. Back then, the walls of their clinic weren't big enough to hang these things. Now there's not a single one. No, now there's one!
Teacher Xue was looking for an apprentice to hang it up, and Yao Tongxu, who was standing nearby, took the calligraphy and painting and said, "Teacher Xue, I'll help you hang it up!"
Teacher Xue patted Yao Tongxu on the shoulder: "Thank you, Ah Xu, we need to find a nail to hammer it in!"
Just as Teacher Zhai was about to find a place to sit down, she suddenly heard an unfamiliar voice call out, "Zhai girl, is that you?"
Teacher Zhai looked around before realizing the voice was coming from a sprightly old man. She looked again and then suddenly remembered: "Are you Uncle Xiao?"
Grandpa Xiao laughed heartily: "Looks like I haven't gotten ugly, you can still recognize me! Where are your parents? Are they still teaching at school? I'd like to visit some old friends!"
Upon hearing the news of her parents, Teacher Zhai said with some sadness, "They've both passed away!"
Old Man Xiao's heart sank upon hearing this: "How could this be? Your parents are about my age, and I'm still alive. How could they be gone?"
As people get older, they become very afraid of hearing news of the death of those around them. Old Man Xiao's voice unconsciously rose a little, but Old Mrs. Xiao pulled him back: "Keep your voice down!"
"Zhai girl, let's sit here and chat! What exactly happened?" Teacher Zhai nodded, "Okay, Aunt Xiao!"
Seeing Teacher Zhai sit down, Old Man Xiao couldn't help but urge, "What exactly happened?"
"It's all my fault for marrying the wrong person. The man I married put a book full of reactionary content in my father's study in order to step on our family and rise in status."
Upon hearing this, Old Man Xiao closed his eyes and said, "Before I left Beijing, I met your father once. I told him to resign and go back to his hometown, but why wouldn't he listen?"
Teacher Zhai's tears flowed down her cheeks: "My dad trusts you very much. He has already written his resignation letter, but my mom is worried about me being alone in Beijing. She argued with him several times, but insisted on staying!"
That's why, when their home was ransacked, they were humiliated, and they were sent to the countryside, the mother felt it was all her fault. Her psychological defenses collapsed, and she eventually committed suicide!
After witnessing his wife of many years die in front of him, the father became depressed. However, he dared not die, fearing that if he did, his daughter would not be able to hold on either.
Besides, with her appearance, it would be difficult for her to survive in such a place without anyone protecting her. Her father gritted his teeth and persevered, but he collapsed when the news of his exoneration came down!
The father, on his deathbed, held her hand and said, "My child, I can't go on anymore. Your mother has been waiting for me down there for many years. I'm afraid she's gone to be reincarnated on her own. I'm going to go after her."
At that moment, Ms. Zhai's mind went blank. She never imagined that her father would leave her when the news of his exoneration came down, leaving her all alone!
She shook her head desperately, crying and begging her father not to leave her, but her father only pleaded with her: "You must be strong and live on, otherwise when I see you down there, I won't recognize you!"
After saying this, her father passed away. Seeing Zhai Yatou silently shedding tears, Old Mrs. Xiao's eyes were also filled with tears. She took a handkerchief and wiped Zhai Yatou's tears, saying, "From now on, this place will be your home!"
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