The dog was well-fed and clean-looking by He Jiuniang, making it a delight to behold.
Kang Xiucai smiled and asked, "Child, what's your name? How old are you?"
"Sir, my name is Lu Ziyu, and I am four years old!"
Dog answered crisply that his birthday was actually April 18th, which wasn't yet, but he didn't mind saying it was two months earlier so he could go to school.
Kang Xiucai nodded. Four years old is indeed old enough to enroll in school. There are already many students in the school, and he is worried that he will not be able to take care of them all. He does not plan to enroll any more students this year. However, He Jiuniang is his benefactor, and the child of a benefactor is naturally different.
He hadn't even considered refusing, and was about to speak when the little dog interrupted, "Sir, don't underestimate me just because I'm small. I know a lot of things. I know the Three Character Classic, the Thousand Character Classic, and the Standards for Being a Good Student and Child. Brother Lei and the others will teach me when they go back. I can keep up!"
Kang Xiucai was somewhat surprised. How could such a young child, who was just beginning his education, know so much?
He laughed and said, "Then recite a few lines for me to hear."
The little dog put his hands behind his back, shook his head, and began to recite the Three Character Classic. He not only recited it but also explained its meaning. Some of the explanations were the same as his own, probably taught by his older brothers. Others, however, were his own unique interpretations, yet none of them were wrong.
Kang Xiucai thought that it must have been taught by someone else in the family, and he became more and more satisfied, his eyes shining as he looked at the puppy.
He hadn't seen such a bright child in a long time. No wonder he was Dr. He's child; they were all outstanding individuals.
He Jiuniang looked at her son with a smile, her eyes full of pride. On the way, she kept saying that if she wanted the master to accept him, she should behave well. Gou'er kept this in mind and began to show his best as soon as they arrived.
It seems she really wants to go to school.
"Okay, okay, not bad, everything you said is correct. In that case, come to class first thing tomorrow morning!"
Kang Xiucai nodded with great satisfaction, and he suddenly had high hopes for this child.
The puppy looked at He Jiuniang happily and said, "Mother, the master has accepted me!"
He Jiuniang nodded and asked Kang Xiucai, "Mr. Kang, is tuition due tomorrow? Has the tuition fee increased?"
Kang Xiucai hurriedly shook his head: "No, but Doctor He is my savior, so your child's tuition doesn't need to be increased..."
“What is, is,” He Jiuniang interrupted him. “I helped Mr. Kang with his treatment out of gratitude for his guidance of my children. Besides, Mr. Kang paid for the medicine himself; it has nothing to do with me.”
"But……"
Kang Xiucai was a little anxious. During this period, He Jiuniang had not charged him for his medical consultations, only for the cost of the medicine at the clinic. He was thinking of not charging the children any fees, but He Jiuniang had a different idea.
Isn't he taking advantage of others?
"Mr. Kang, I have many children, and they are very mischievous. I'll have to trouble you to take care of them in the future."
He Jiuniang smiled and changed the subject: "By the way, I didn't go to the clinic during the New Year holiday, so I don't know how your health is recovering. If it's convenient, I can take your pulse now."
Kang Xiucai was still struggling with the issue of tuition fees and didn't know how to respond when the topic shifted to his illness. Before he could think it through, he blankly replied, "Oh, okay, thank you!"
He sat down, stretched out his hand, and He Jiuniang carefully took his pulse.
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, who were peeking from outside the door, were a little excited. Chen whispered to her daughter-in-law, Wang, "Does this count as holding hands?"
Madam Wang nodded seriously: "It definitely counts! I saw my brother-in-law smiling ever since this woman arrived. He must be in love with her. Mother, if my brother-in-law really likes her, we should help him achieve his goal."
"Yes, yes, that's what I think too. Over the years, he's accepted quite a few girls, but he hasn't liked any of them. He always has a cold face towards everyone else, but he smiles at this woman with his eyes practically closed. I think good things are just around the corner for our family!"
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law quietly moved a little further away and continued sweeping, while keeping an eye on what was happening inside.
Inside the room, He Jiuniang had already rewritten the prescription for Kang Xiucai, instructing him: "For the next half month, follow this prescription to get the medicine and take it. Change it after half a month."
"Okay, thank you."
Kang Xiucai was a little nervous. He kept thanking her and wanted to give her money, but when he remembered that He Jiuniang had refused to accept anything before, he was at a loss.
He Jiuniang didn't think so much about it. She picked up the dog and said, "We're leaving now. We'll bring the child over tomorrow."
After hesitating for a while, Kang Xiucai hurriedly said as He Jiuniang reached the door, "It's getting late. If Doctor He doesn't mind, you can have a simple meal at my house. My mother and sister-in-law are quite good cooks..."
"No need, thank you."
He Jiuniang politely declined and left with the dog. When she came out, she saw the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law cleaning the yard and smiled politely at them.
Mrs. Chen was extremely excited and had an indescribably good impression of He Jiu Niang.
As soon as He Jiuniang left, Chen went to ask her son all sorts of questions.
"Son, do you like that young lady who just came in?"
Kang Xiucai was still agonizing over the tuition and consultation fees when his mother came in and said this, leaving him completely stunned.
In Chen's eyes, this scene showed him as someone whose little scheme had been exposed and who looked guilty.
Madam Chen understood immediately and smiled, saying, "Son, it's great that you've finally come to your senses! I saw you two holding hands just now! Don't worry, even if she's been married before, I don't care. As long as someone can be with you and take care of you, that's enough. I'll find a matchmaker to go and propose marriage to her tomorrow, no matter where she lives!"
Kang Xiucai was even more bewildered, staring wide-eyed at his mother: "Huh?"
"What 'ah'? She's not that old crow! Don't worry, I'll handle this perfectly for you! Tell me where she's from!"
Chen patted him anxiously to bring him back to his senses, wondering if this silly boy had gone crazy with joy.
After thinking for a long time, Kang Xiucai finally realized what his mother was talking about. He looked embarrassed and hurriedly explained, "Mother, you misunderstood! That lady is my savior, Doctor He. She came today to ask me if I was still accepting students, and she also took my pulse and prescribed a new prescription."
To convince his mother, Kang Xiucai even showed her the prescription, the ink of which was still wet.
"That young lady is actually the miracle doctor who cured your illness?!"
Chen's eyes lit up. That was her savior! She had been looking for an opportunity to thank him, but she hadn't even noticed when he was right in front of her.
"Yes! If it weren't for her, I don't know if my son would have made it through the New Year."
Kang Xiucai sighed, feeling that he was truly blessed to have met such a divine doctor in his previous life.
Upon hearing this news, Madam Chen was both happy and disappointed. She sighed and said, "So she came to see you. She's not a young widow after all..."
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