Chapter 58 Showdown
Gu Baobao took a deep breath, as if gathering all her courage, and her clear eyes swept over Gu Dongguo and Lu Zhanming's faces.
Two men, one lying on the bed with a concerned expression, the other standing upright beside the bed.
All eyes were fixed on her, offering silent encouragement and support.
She knew that what she was about to say would completely overturn their understanding and expose her biggest secret to them.
This is a high-stakes gamble, a gamble on blood ties and life-or-death trust.
"Brother, Commander Lu,"
She spoke, her voice not loud, but exceptionally clear.
“After I was pushed down by Zhang Pandi and hit my head and lost consciousness… I had a very long dream, or rather, I felt like I went to a… very mysterious place.”
She paused, organizing her thoughts, trying to make the story sound less outlandish while still explaining her changes:
"There... there was a voice talking to me, telling me a lot of medical knowledge, acupuncture, herbs, prescriptions, and..."
Many methods of healing and saving lives that I had never heard of before. Those things were as clear as if they were engraved in my mind.
When I woke up and went home, I thought it was just a very vivid dream. But... later I realized that I seemed to... be able to sense that place, and even... be able to reach things there.
She carefully observed their expressions.
Gu Dongguo frowned, his eyes filled with shock and worry.
Although Lu Zhanming remained expressionless, his deep eyes narrowed slightly, clearly processing the information in her words.
Gu Baobao bit her lower lip and continued:
"There... there is a very special spring. It's cool and refreshing, and drinking it makes you feel especially comfortable and gives you energy all over."
Use it for bathing; it will improve your skin and make small wounds heal exceptionally quickly… The bathwater I prepared for you today is… it's bathwater with that spring water added.”
After she finished speaking, she lowered her head slightly, her hands nervously clasped together, like a child awaiting judgment.
She concealed the more crucial secrets of the system's virtues and the merit mall, only mentioning the mysterious inheritance site and the miraculous spring.
This is enough to explain the origin of her medical skills and the effects of the spiritual spring, without being too shocking.
A brief silence fell over the living room.
Gu Dongguo and Lu Zhanming were both staunch materialists and soldiers who grew up in a new society where the red flag fluttered and science was highly valued.
They are most wary of and reject things like demons, monsters, and supernatural beings.
Gu Baobao's account of this extraordinary encounter sounds like something out of a feudal superstition story!
However, the facts are undeniable.
Gu Baobao transformed from a simple-minded girl who only recognized a few herbs into a miraculous doctor capable of stopping bleeding with acupuncture, performing surgery, and making accurate diagnoses.
The medicinal cuisine she prepared had remarkable effects, and they had personally experienced the amazing effects of the bath water today, which they could not deny.
And then there's her impossibly beautiful handwriting, her composure far beyond her years... All of this would be even more inexplicable if it weren't explained by a miraculous encounter.
Both of their expressions turned unusually serious.
It wasn't because I suspected Gu Baobao was lying, but because I realized the huge risks hidden behind this matter.
Although we are not yet at the most turbulent time, various ideologies are surging, and the crackdown on heresy and feudal superstition has never been relaxed.
If Gu Baobao’s extraordinary experiences and abilities were to fall into the knowledge of and be spread by people with ulterior motives, the consequences would be unimaginable!
At best, they will be criticized as a typical example of promoting feudal superstition; at worst, they may be targeted by certain secret departments, and their situation will become extremely dangerous.
"Baby,"
Gu Dongguo spoke first, his voice low and solemn.
"Who else knows about this besides us? Have you told the villagers or Grandpa Chen?"
Gu Baobao immediately raised her head and shook it vigorously, her clear eyes filled with innocence and lingering fear:
"No! I only told you! Before... before I was very scared! I secretly gave my family spring water to drink and used it to nourish their bodies."
I mixed it all into the soup, little by little, afraid they'd notice anything amiss. I was afraid... I was afraid the villagers would think I was a monster and burn me..."
By the end, his voice was trembling and his eyes were slightly red. He wasn't faking it; he was genuinely still shaken.
Seeing her pitiful state, Gu Dongguo felt extremely sorry for her. He forgot all about materialism and risk analysis and just wanted to comfort his sister as soon as possible.
Lu Zhanming's heart melted completely, and he wished he could immediately pull the frightened girl into his arms and tell her that he would hold up the sky if it fell.
"Baby, this matter absolutely must not be told to anyone else!"
Lu Zhanming's voice rang out, deeper than usual, carrying an undeniable air of authority and solemnity.
"The current situation is... quite complicated, and some things, if they get out, will be very detrimental to you."
You must remember that your medical skills are the result of your own intelligence and eagerness to learn, plus...
"Well, it's possible that some subconscious potential was activated while I was unconscious, or that I received guidance from some reclusive master. It has absolutely nothing to do with any mysterious place or magical spring! Understand?"
Gu Dongguo nodded repeatedly, then solemnly instructed Lu Zhanming:
"Yes, yes, baby! Listen to Lu Tuan! Once this is out the door, keep it to yourself! Don't mention it to anyone, including our family!"
Your skills are something you learned through hard work! You know that? With me and Commander Lu here, we'll cover for you! Don't be afraid!
He patted his chest and assured them, his eyes resolute.
Seeing how they were on high alert yet chose to protect her without hesitation, Gu Baobao felt a surge of warmth in her heart, and her eyes genuinely reddened—it wasn't an act.
She sniffed, her voice slightly nasal, and asked timidly:
"Brother, Commander Lu...don't you...don't you think I'm a monster? Aren't you afraid of me?"
"Nonsense!"
Gu Dongguo immediately glared.
"What monster! You are my younger sister, Gu Dongguo's own sister! You are the little fairy of our Gu family! You are a little miracle doctor who came to save lives! Don't think nonsense!"
Looking at her red eyes and dependent gaze, Lu Zhanming felt as if his heart had been gently tickled by the softest feather, and the urge to hold her in his arms was almost uncontrollable.
His Adam's apple bobbed, and his voice unconsciously softened to an extremely gentle tone, carrying a tenderness he himself was unaware of:
"Baby, you are not a monster. You are... the most special and beautiful girl."
These words were spoken subtly, but even Gu Dongguo, who was standing next to him, sensed something was off about the sentiment and couldn't help but glance at him.
But now is not the time to dwell on that.
Lu Zhanming quickly steered the conversation back on track, looking at Gu Dongguo with a calm expression returning to his eyes:
"Dongguo, our injuries... are healing too quickly. Especially yours, your leg injury was so severe, it doesn't make sense that you can stand up so quickly."
Gu Dongguo also realized:
"Yes, yes, yes! I have to stay in the wheelchair! I'll get the bandages on in a bit! I'll make it look convincing!"
He nodded solemnly.
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