Chapter 38: Selling the Prescription (7)

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As soon as Doctor Xu left, everyone turned to congratulate Nianyang. They asked for Nianyang’s name and where she lived curiously. If they encountered any medical problems in the future, they could go and ask for guidance.

There was no way Nianyang would reveal her personal information. She said perfunctorily, “Everyone, you’re flattering me. My surname is Gu and I don’t have a fixed residence. I’m just a visiting doctor. If we’re fated, we’ll meet again in the pugilistic world.”

All the doctors present were smart. When they heard that the Miss Divine Doctor did not want to interact with them, they nodded tactfully and turned to leave the Hundred Charities Hall.

Mrs. Ruan came back to her senses from the surprise of her husband being saved. She held Nianyang’s hand with tears in her eyes. “Miss Gu, I thought my husband was dead for sure. I didn’t expect to be lucky enough to be saved by you. I’m really grateful to you for saving my husband. You’re the Ruan Family’s benefactor!”

Nianyang smiled. “Madam, you’re too polite. I’m a Chinese medicine practitioner. It’s my duty to save lives and heal injuries. Besides, I’m not treating illnesses for free. You have to pay me, right? There’s no such thing as a benefactor.”

Mrs. Ruan felt extremely comfortable when she heard Nianyang’s words. If it were any other doctor, they would probably be sticking their tails up in the air. However, Nianyang was so humble and polite. She did not put on airs at all.

This was a person who could truly be called a divine doctor. Doctor Xu could not compare at all.

“Madam, although your husband’s life is not in danger, there’s still poison in his body. I’ll give you a prescription here. After you bring it back, give it to your husband according to the prescription. He’ll recover in about half a month.” With that, Nianyang went to the counter to borrow a pen and paper. She quickly wrote down a prescription and asked the boss, Wang Ping, to get the medicine.

“Mongolian milkvetch 15 grams, Dangshen 10 grams, Fossil Bone 6 grams, Cang Zhu 8 grams, raw Chinese Licorice 8 grams…”

Wang Ping took the prescription. The girl’s handwriting was delicate and powerful, and she had the demeanor of a master. Wang Ping, who had been in contact with medicinal herbs all year round, could tell at a glance how much medicinal herbs were used on the prescription. It was so perfect that there was no flaw.

[She’s really not simple. There’s actually such a powerful little divine doctor hidden in such a barren village that no one cares about.] Wang Ping sighed to himself.

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Mrs. Ruan took the herbs and prescription from Wang Ping and thanked Nianyang solemnly again. She took out the 5,000 yuan that she had prepared long ago and tied it into a few bundles with rubber rings before putting it in a bag for Nianyang. “Miss Gu, this is your reward. Please count it and see if there’s any mistake.”

In this era, thousandaire households were considered ballers, let alone 5,000 yuan. That was an existence that made people envious. No one could resist this temptation.

However, Nianyang said calmly, “Madam, I’ve said it before. It’s my duty as a doctor to treat illnesses. Although I came because I heard the news of the bounty, my goal is not to earn a reward. Therefore, you just have to give me 500 yuan for the treatment.”

Nianyang was not a saint. On the contrary, she was very scheming. Her goal in saving the Ruan Family was not the 5,000 yuan, but the Ruan Family’s connections.

No matter what era it was, connections were very important, and money could not buy them!

Nianyang had thought long-term. Although she had rejected this huge sum of 5,000 yuan now, the benefits she would obtain in the future would far exceed this 5,000 yuan!

Besides, it was only 5,000 yuan. She could easily earn it later!

When Mrs. Ruan heard that it only cost 500 yuan, she immediately shook her head and said, “No, no, no, how can it only be 500 yuan? Miss Gu, aren’t you making me feel bad? You saved my husband. It’s not enough for me to give my life to you. Moreover, the bounty said that it’s 5,000 yuan, so it has to be 5,000 yuan!”

Nianyang said, “Madam, as a doctor, my greatest hope is to treat the patient in my hand. Nothing else is important. Moreover, my ancestors taught me not to charge a high price for treating people. Otherwise, it would be against my conscience. Therefore, I really don’t need 5,000 yuan. I feel very comfortable knowing that you’re grateful to me.”

Mrs. Ruan looked at Nianyang in a daze. The girl was dressed simply and was slightly tanned and thin, but her eyes were bright and moving, as if it was the brightest sunlight in the world that could drive away all darkness.

Mrs. Ruan looked impressed. Nianyang’s words completely won her over. “Miss Gu, you’re really a person of high moral character. I really admire you. Since you’re unwilling to accept my reward, let’s be friends. My surname is Ruan. If you need anything in the future, just let us know. We’ll definitely do our best to help you!”

Nianyang smiled.

She had achieved her goal.