lcionline Chapter 226 Doctor Li visits, wants to stay in the village
Chapter 226 Doctor Li visits, wants to stay in the village
"Dong dong dong".
A knock sounded at the door, and Ah Li ran out to open the courtyard gate.
A lady and two girls were standing at the door, whom A-Li did not recognize.
"Who are you looking for?"
The lady, accompanied by two young women, bowed slightly and said, "Young man, I am a doctor from the Sang family. I've come to discuss the matter of seeing patients with Madam Lin."
Upon hearing this, A Li quickly welcomed the three into the courtyard: "So it's Doctor Sang. Please wait a moment, I'll go and inform Madam Lin right away." After saying that, she hurriedly ran outside.
Gao Mengli, who was boiling sugar by the river, said, "Madam, someone from the family has come. They say they are the Sang family's doctor."
Upon hearing this, Gao Mengli was slightly taken aback. She then put down her work and instructed Lin Xi, who was standing beside her, "It must be a doctor who practices at the Guanyin Temple. I'll go back and take a look."
After saying that, he hurriedly followed Ah Li home.
Back in the courtyard, Gao Mengli saw a woman with two young ladies, and immediately smiled, "Please forgive me if I have been negligent!"
Dr. Sang quickly stood up to return the greeting, "Madam Lin, you are too kind. We came ahead of time and apologize for disturbing you."
As he spoke, he gently pulled over the two girls beside him, "My surname is Li, and these two are my apprentices, Huaying and Nanxing!"
"Meet Madam!"
Hua Ying's eyebrows were like distant mountains, and her almond-shaped eyes were bright and lively, revealing her intelligence.
Nanxing has a tall and straight figure, a delicate face, and eyes like cold stars shining in the night sky.
The two of them bowed politely to Gao Mengli.
Gao Mengli smiled and nodded in return; these two girls were indeed very likable.
"There's no need for such formalities, ladies. It's clear at a glance that you are both intelligent and graceful. May I ask how long you have been studying medicine with Doctor Li?"
Hua Ying bowed slightly and replied softly, "Madam, Nanxing and I have been studying with our master for over two years. Although we have only a rudimentary understanding of medicine, we hope to do our part for our fellow villagers."
Nanxing, who was standing next to him, nodded.
Gao Mengli had a rough idea of the two people's personalities. Hua Ying was more lively, while Nan Xing was serious and didn't talk much.
The group sat down at the table in the courtyard. Doctor Li spoke first, somewhat embarrassed, "Madam, in principle, the Guanyin Temple is not yet completed, so we shouldn't be here so early."
"Oh, is there a problem?"
Gao Mengli poured a cup of tea for each of them and placed it in front of them.
Doctor Li smiled and shook his head. "Madam, to be honest, we drove here from the prefectural city as soon as we received the message from our master."
Because the host said that this area is poor, and that most people are living in dire straits, it is even more necessary for doctors to come and provide medical care.
I volunteered and rushed over with my two disciples, but..."
However, if this place is poor, then there is no rich place at all!
At first, her arch-enemy mocked her for going to a godforsaken place, but little did she know, she had struck gold!
The road from the county town to the village is not only smooth, but it's also paved with bricks. Tell me, which county town has the guts to do that?
Even in the capital city, there is no such luxury.
What's more, there are clean and tidy public toilets. To put it bluntly, the public toilets they use in the prefectural city are not as clean as those in the county town.
What's more, there were also rough tissues, the soft touch of which made her feel like she was dreaming!
That's incredibly extravagant!
The county town is clean and tidy, and there are even people who sweep the streets. The osmanthus flowers along the streets are in bloom, and the fragrance fills the air as you walk along them!
I thought it was normal for a county town to be a bit wealthier.
But when she arrived at Wangyue Village, she finally saw what true grandeur was.
One after another, oxcarts came along the road hauling bricks and oil. There was even a high wall made of red bricks at the entrance of the village, and next to the wall, there was a watchtower.
This place actually has a defensive wall that even Kyoto doesn't have!
Moreover, the streets were bustling with people, making it look more like a city than a village!
So, she started to have an idea.
Doctor Li paused for a moment, then continued, "However, the master said that the lady will arrange for a carriage to pick us up and drop us off every day, so I think there's no need for that trouble."
Upon hearing this, Gao Mengli smiled and waved her hand gently: "Dr. Li, how can this be considered trouble?"
You work tirelessly for the health of the villagers, and your daily commute is already difficult enough; arranging for horse-drawn carriages to transport them is simply what we should do.
Hua Ying, who was standing nearby, covered her mouth and laughed, "Madam Lin, you've misunderstood my master's meaning!"
"Oh?" Gao Mengli was confused. Could it mean something else?
Nanxing glanced at her master, then turned to Gao Mengli and explained, "Madam Lin, my master wants to settle down in the village permanently. Is that alright?"
Upon hearing this, Gao Mengli's face lit up with joy: "Of course! I couldn't be happier. It would be a blessing for the villagers if Doctor Li could stay in the village permanently."
That way, if I have a minor headache or fever, I can find you for treatment more promptly!
Of course it's possible! It's absolutely possible!
Moreover, by staying permanently and getting to know the villagers, one might even be able to teach the village children medicine and how to recognize herbs!
Wouldn't that give the children a skill, making it easier for them to earn a living when they grow up?
Seeing Gao Mengli agree so readily, Dr. Li felt a great weight lifted from his shoulders.
After all, some villages are very xenophobic, and this village is wealthy. She knew she could find any kind of doctor, so she wasn't entirely confident beforehand.
Doctor Li bowed slightly, "Then I'll have to trouble Madam Lin!"
Gao Mengli quickly waved her hand, "No trouble at all. But what kind of house do you want to live in? I'll have the village build it for you as soon as possible."
Doctor Li's eyes were full of gratitude. He smiled and took out two silver ingots from his pocket and handed them to Gao Mengli: "Madam Lin, this is twenty taels. It's for the money we need to repair the house."
The house doesn't need to be too fancy; as long as it provides shelter from the wind and rain and is comfortable to live in, that's enough. We doctors don't have many requirements regarding living conditions.
Gao Mengli glanced at the silver ingot in front of her and pushed it back, saying, "Doctor Li, I don't need your money. Our village will repair your house for you. Please don't be shy!"
The future of the children in this village rests on Dr. Li's shoulders. How could she possibly accept Dr. Li's money? That's absolutely unacceptable!
Moreover, there are no connections to study medicine. This is being offered to someone who lives in the village, so how can we turn them away?
Doctor Li looked hesitant, but since Gao Mengli refused, she had no choice but to accept the offer.
"Alright, Dr. Li, come with me, I'll take you to see the village chief!"
After Gao Mengli finished speaking, she whispered a few words to A Li.
Ah Li nodded and quickly ran to the riverbank to call Lin Xi, "Master, Madam wants you to go back and cook! She wants you to cook a lavish spread, the more the better!"
The first part was his wife's account, and the second part was his embellished account!
After all, his husband's cooking is so delicious that it's best if they can't finish it all; he'd happily keep it for a late-night snack!