Chapter 287 - 285: Turns Out She’s a Chatterbox (First Update)

Chapter 287: Chapter 285: Turns Out She’s a Chatterbox (First Update)

A figure suddenly flashed through Xu Jing’s mind, and after realizing it, she couldn’t help but laugh.

How could it be Xiao Yi? They had just met today, and besides, Xiao Yi wasn’t the impulsive type to leave a bunch of things and come looking for her.

Moreover, there were surely many people watching him now.

But... what if?

Xu Jing felt inexplicably restless, and shortly after waiting in the front hall, Cheng Xiao walked in quickly, saluted, and said, "Madam, Doctor Yan’s apprentice—Doctor Wei has come to visit. Should I bring her in?"

It was actually Doctor Wei.

Xu Jing was a bit surprised and a bit indescribably disappointed, coughed slightly, and said, "Bring her in immediately."

Soon, Doctor Wei walked in carrying a food box. Seeing Xu Jing, she smiled slightly and said, "Doctor Xu, visiting so late is quite presumptuous."

She called her Doctor Xu, indicating that she was already aware of her identity and the reason for her being here.

Xu Jing personally stood up to invite her to sit, smiling, "I just arrived, and Doctor Wei’s visit is a pleasure. Please have a seat. May I know the reason for your visit?"

Doctor Wei was not shy, sat down confidently, and said, "I know that you were misunderstood by the villagers when you arrived today. I’m here today to offer an apology on behalf of my master. Regardless, you were treated like this by the villagers because of my master’s private matters. Also, my master felt embarrassed for asking Doctor Xu to leave so impolitely today.

This is the egg and scallion pancake I made today. If you don’t mind it, Doctor Xu can have it."

While speaking, she handed over the food box.

Xu Jing blinked, "Your master asked you to come over? Not you coming on your own accord?"

One can’t blame her for thinking this way; Yan Ci’s attitude today was very resolute, and Xu Jing didn’t expect that she would show softening signs so soon.

Seeing Doctor Wei somewhat bewildered by her question, Xu Jing smiled, "Just joking. Chunyang, put the food box away, Doctor Wei is very kind."

Doctor Wei couldn’t help but smile, "It seems Doctor Xu misunderstood my master. My master appears stern but is very kind-hearted and gentle. Lately... she’s been in a bad mood, so while speaking to Miss Xu today, she couldn’t control her emotions. Reflecting afterward, she felt very guilty.

The things Doctor Xu said today, Xinlian and the others told me about them. I think my master internally agrees with Doctor Xu truly. However, my master has been through many things and has many concerns. I believe once she calms down, she will be willing to have a proper conversation with Doctor Xu."

Lately in a bad mood?

However, Yan Ci is a good master; Xu Jing learned just by observing the little girls under her guidance. If she were a truly strict and stern master, how could those girls be so innocent and happy, even daring to interrupt when she talks to others?

Xu Jing couldn’t help but smile, "In that case, I’m relieved. Could I trouble Doctor Wei to pass on a message? I also greatly appreciate Doctor Yan’s compassion for women in the world and her desire to treat them. I hope the future of Xinglin Hall can develop in this direction, too. That’s why I told Doctor Yan, although we walk different paths, what we pursue should be the same."

Doctor Wei suddenly looked at her and said, "I want to ask Doctor Xu a question. If a very poor patient wants Doctor Xu to treat them, would you be willing to provide treatment?"

Xu Jing slightly raised her eyebrows and earnestly replied, "Of course, I would."

Doctor Wei instantly smiled with satisfaction, "In that case, I think the path that Doctor Xu is walking overlaps with my master’s in some ways. Actually, two years ago, my master wanted to send me off to become independent, but I have always been worried about her..."

Xu Jing couldn’t help but ask curiously, "Why worried?"

"Mainly because she’s too poor."

Doctor Wei looked helpless, and Xu Jing alongside Chunyang were momentarily stunned hearing Doctor Wei’s candid words, then immediately found the box opened, and she began to tirelessly rant about her master’s impoverished and self-defeating life.

"Doctor Xu, you wouldn’t know, my master is too kind. Whenever someone slightly poor comes to her for treatment, she not only charges nothing but also subsidizes the medicine! Hardly any wealthy patients come to see her. When they do, she insists on only charging what should be charged. If the villagers weren’t kind enough to bring her food from time to time, my numerous young sisters might not even have enough to eat.

It’s not just not earning money; she always wastes it! A while ago, a younger sister of mine was forcibly taken back by her family to be sold off for paying off family gambling debts. My master, without hesitation, paid off the debts for them. Fortunately, that family does have some conscience; although they didn’t let my sister return to learn medicine, they did promise not to sell the child easily.

I don’t really believe them, nor does my master; nevertheless, that’s their child. My master couldn’t afford to buy the child from them even if she wanted to....

Since taking on a lot of apprentices, my master has become increasingly aware of the importance of money. But changing a person’s habits and beliefs is not easy; it’s not a topic I broach with my master as it angers her.

This connects to my master’s parents, who spent their lives healing the world for no reward. Supposedly, it was because of this shared belief that they came together as a couple..."

Listening to this, Xu Jing’s eyebrow couldn’t help but twitch slightly.

So Doctor Wei’s earlier composure was an act, and she is actually talkative by nature?

Possibly pent-up for too long, Doctor Wei continued ranting for nearly an hour before sipping tea graciously and said, "Alas, anyway, if my master is willing to assist Doctor Xu, I’m very willing to see it happen. It’s already late, so I should take my leave now and not disturb Doctor Xu any further."

Xu Jing amusedly glanced at her, "It’s alright. I don’t know many people here, so I would love someone to talk to..."

Before she could finish, the girl in front of her looked at her with bright, sparkling eyes, seemingly asking, "Really?"

Xu Jing found herself at a rare loss for words.

Suddenly, Doctor Wei’s gaze shifted slightly, revealing an extremely shocked expression on her face, "This... isn’t this the legendary lost ’Hundred Schools Canon’? How does Doctor Xu have this medical book?!"

Xu Jing was slightly stunned and glanced at the medical book placed on the table behind her.

Is this book that invaluable? The Zhou Family has a study dedicated to storing medical books, and she often borrowed a few to bring along to teach her apprentices. During this trip, she also brought several for leisure reading. But she never really paid attention to the origins of these medical books.

Seeing Doctor Wei full of excitement and longing, Xu Jing couldn’t help but smile, "If you’d like to read it, I can lend it to you."

Doctor Wei immediately looked at Xu Jing in disbelief, "Such a valuable medical book, and Doctor Xu is willing to lend it to me! Doctor Xu, you... you are truly a good person!"

Xu Jing: "..."

Not sure whether to say this girl is pure or too easily won over.

In the end, Doctor Wei left with nearly a thousand thanks and repeatedly promised Xu Jing she would speak highly of her to her master.

In this unfamiliar village, meeting such an interesting woman was quite delightful for Xu Jing.

After that, Doctor Wei would occasionally drop by, either to chat with Xu Jing or to study the medical books she brought. Although no word came from Doctor Yan’s side, Xu Jing’s days passed pleasantly.

One day, just after Xu Jing finished her evening meal, Doctor Wei, also known as Wei Muqing, arrived, looking helpless, "Apologies, I tried asking my master again when she’s willing to talk with you, but she changed the subject once more.

My master has been in a bad mood lately, and I don’t feel it’s right to keep pressing her."

Xu Jing softly smiled, "Don’t worry, having you help me so often makes me feel embarrassed. I’ll try visiting again these days."

Wei Muqing, however, looked hesitant, and after a moment, said, "Actually, I believe the reason my master doesn’t want to talk to you is not because she rejects you but because she has concerns on her mind. Until that’s resolved, she’s unlikely to focus on other matters..."