Chapter 48 No Time to Show Off
"Auntie, did you see that? Wang Mazi just mistook me for a miracle doctor, hahaha!"
Si Xi kept jumping up and down, unable to stay still for a moment.
He's nothing like the composed young doctor he was just moments ago.
"He thought I deliberately made Wang Jincai spit it out, haha, how was I supposed to know the fishbone would just come out like that, hahahahaha..."
He hadn't expected it, and neither had Lu Qingqing.
Wang Mazi's shocked expression was impossible to conceal.
The father and son now have absolute awe for Lu Qingqing and Sixi!
While jumping around, Sixi suddenly knelt down on the ground with a "plop".
"Auntie, you said you'd take me as your apprentice, so I have to kowtow to you!"
After saying that, he kowtowed several times.
...
Wang Mazi couldn't keep a secret; once he got out, he started to spread rumors about Lu Qingqing's medical skills.
More and more people are beginning to believe in Lu Qingqing's medical skills.
However, Ding Hongshi had been a doctor in the village for many years and was quite popular.
Especially those old guys, who think that older people have more experience, are more willing to trust Ding Hongshi than Lu Qingqing, who is only a teenager.
In the evening, the village head came to the Lu family to inform them about a medical skills competition in the city.
Lu Qingqing declined, citing that she had just started learning and her medical skills were still limited.
The village head sighed: "In our village, only you and Ding Hongshi know medicine now, but he doesn't participate. He says he doesn't have a medical license and it would be embarrassing for him to go."
"Qing'er, study hard and make sure you pass the medical licensing exam. Then our village will have a proper doctor."
"Okay, Uncle Village Head, I will try my best."
Lu Qingqing has recently finished reading the two medical books left by her mother. They weren't difficult. She has her medical exam in September, and she can ask other doctors for advice then. She should be fine.
But this only means that one can practice medicine openly and honestly.
In this impoverished mountain village, everyone thought that having a medical license was already a remarkable thing.
This shows how scarce medical professionals are.
Thanks to Wang Mazi's promotion, Sixi also gained attention.
I only realized after paying attention that the wild child from before is really different now; he's definitely a future little doctor.
When he went to collect herbs, children would always follow him, including Wang Jincai.
"Wang Jincai, what are you planning to do now?"
At first, Sixi thought that Wang Jincai still had bad intentions and wanted to do something bad behind his back.
Because several of these children had bullied him before.
Wang Jincai felt very uncomfortable: "I didn't mean to do anything. What kind of herbs do you want to collect? Can we collect them...?"
"It's no use for you to collect them. You don't know how to process them, and some of the herbs are poisonous," Si Xi warned.
"We'd like to help you pick them, is that alright?"
Si Xi frowned, not quite believing it.
"Really, really, we'll help you collect it. In the future, when we see a doctor, could you charge us less?"
"Yes, yes, a group of us can definitely pick them faster than you alone!"
The other children chimed in.
Si Xi then understood their purpose.
A sense of superiority immediately arose in my heart.
So this is what my aunt meant when she said, "When you stand on a high mountain, people will naturally look up to you."
“I can’t make that decision myself. I’ll go back and ask my aunt. If she agrees, I’ll let you pick them for me.”
"good!"
A raggedly dressed child pulled an egg from his pocket, his face full of flattery.
"Sixi, I'll give you an egg. Can you take a look at my foot? I have a boil on my foot, and it hurts so much."
It turned out to be a black egg.
Hei Dan has a stepmother who treats him badly. Although he has a biological father, it's as if he doesn't have one.
His stepmother was reluctant to take him to see a doctor because he only had a boil on his foot.
"You can eat the egg yourself. Stick your foot out so I can see it."
"Sixi, you're so kind."
Black Egg stuck his foot out, startling the children.
On his left ankle, there was a boil larger than a coin, which had begun to fester and ooze pus.
"Why didn't you see a doctor sooner? Aren't you afraid your whole foot will rot?"
"If you go to Old Man Ding's place, he'll definitely charge you half a tael of silver!"
"If only we had seen a doctor sooner, it would have gotten much worse now."
Everyone chimed in, and Black Egg was almost in tears.
"Sixi, is there any hope for me?"
Wang Jincai slapped Heidan's head, "Nonsense! Sixi is a little miracle doctor!"
Little miracle doctor... it's just a misunderstanding.
Wang Jincai is now bragging everywhere that he's a miracle doctor, putting a lot of pressure on Si Xi.
What a coincidence! I just learned about this boil and sore today!
It's very simple. Wild chrysanthemums that are now growing all over the mountains can treat boils, carbuncles, eczema, and dermatitis.
"Pick some wild chrysanthemums, boil them in water, and wash them several times."
"Really, Sixi? If I get better, you'll be my older brother from now on!"
Who wants to be your older brother?!
"Four-fold happiness is amazing!"
Si Xi was surrounded by people praising her, and although she felt a little smug, she also felt somewhat insecure.
I wonder if wild chrysanthemums are really that effective. I should learn more medicinal prescriptions when I get back, and try different ones if one doesn't work, so as not to embarrass my master.
...
Lu Qingqing only went out to pick some locust flowers, but she still managed to run into Ning Zha Zha.
No, it should be said that Ning Zha Zha came specifically to find her.
He held a wooden hairpin in his hand, his face filled with deep affection and sorrow.
"Qingqing, you once said you wanted a peach blossom hairpin that symbolizes love, and I've always remembered that."
Now I finally know what I missed.
But it was too late to regret it.
This was carved by my own hand. I hope you will accept it and forgive me for the hurt I caused you.
As he spoke, he handed over the piece of wood he was holding.
Lu Qingqing almost vomited.
That's well said, but it's like talking nonsense.
Why are you giving me a tree branch?
Ning Xiuwen's affectionate gaze froze.
"I carved this myself..."
"Oh, that's quite precious. Let's keep it as a family heirloom."
"Qingqing..."
"Spit it out!"
Upon hearing these vulgar words, Ning Xiuwen instantly sobered up.
He was almost distracted by Lu Qingqing just now.
The locust blossoms emitted a sweet fragrance. The woman had a fair complexion, bright eyes, red lips, and white teeth. Her lotus-colored dress made her look exceptionally sweet.
Unfortunately, she was just a country girl from the mountains, with no manners or etiquette whatsoever!
It's no different from a clove!
"Qingqing, my mother's stomach pain is getting worse. You used to treat her with the same respect you would show your mother-in-law. Could you please consider..."
"Shut up! What kind of person is she to be my mother-in-law? And what kind of person are you to think I ever liked you?"
I was just teasing you out of boredom, and you actually took it seriously, Ning Xiuwen? Aren't you ridiculous?
“You—” Ning Xiuwen almost lost his composure.
Lu Qingqing didn't want to see him even once.
"Lilac!" she called out in a certain direction.
Ning Xiuwen immediately darted into the grove like a startled rabbit.
The robe accidentally got caught on a tree branch, making a tearing sound.
Oh ho, if I remember correctly, he only had two robes, which he wore in rotation.
Now that's great, no more showing off!
As I turned to leave, I suddenly heard a faint groan.
It sounds like a woman.
"Who's over there?" Lu Qingqing called out.
Half of his body was visible behind a tree.
"Help……"
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