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"Mom knows Xiaobao is very kind; everything he did was to save people."

If she had a way to save someone, she would not hesitate to do so.

Sigh, it's all inherited from me!

What could she possibly say?

"Xiao Bao, where did you get these silver needles?" At this moment, even more questions lingered in Ruan Tinghe's mind, and she had to find out.

Xiao Bao explained, "My master gave it to me!"

Ruan Tinghe was shocked: "Master? When did you become an apprentice?"

Xiao Bao only then realized he had said the wrong thing and quickly covered his mouth with his little hand.

Ruan Tinghe pulled her little hand down, "Can't you even tell Mommy?"

Xiao Bao nodded.

Ruan Tinghe continued, "But you already said that Mommy knows. So, Xiaobao, do you want to explain it to Mommy? Otherwise, Mommy will have to go and ask who your master is herself."

Xiao Bao surrendered, "I'm sorry, Mom, I secretly took a master as my teacher!"

Ruan Tinghe feigned seriousness: "Tell me honestly, what exactly happened!"

Little Bao, pointing to her little finger, tentatively began to tell the story of her and the old Chinese medicine doctor's little secret.

It turned out that after the old Chinese medicine doctor started treating Xiaobao, he found that Xiaobao was always interested in his acupuncture techniques, and after a few sessions, Xiaobao was able to point out the acupuncture points and the order of needling.

Not only does he have an amazing memory, but he also puts what he learns into practice. He even secretly pricks himself, saying he wants to get better quickly so he can surprise his mother.

The old Chinese medicine doctor was terrified and gave Xiaobao a good talking-to.

Because of this acupuncture technique, even the slightest mistake can lead to the loss of all previous efforts, or even worsen the condition.

After examining Xiao Bao, the old Chinese medicine doctor found that Xiao Bao's formation was correct, and the depth and order were also correct!

This doesn't look like something a novice would do, much less like a three-year-old child randomly poking around.

She is truly talented!

So the old Chinese medicine doctor made a three-point agreement with Xiaobao: the old doctor would privately teach Xiaobao the skills of traditional Chinese medicine, and if Xiaobao had mastered the skills after his illness was cured, their relationship would be made public.

If I don't learn it well, I won't reveal it publicly. I'll pretend I never had an apprenticeship, so as not to tarnish the reputation of traditional Chinese medicine!

"Mom, actually, the master didn't reveal it because he was afraid I wouldn't be able to learn it and would embarrass him."

Ruan Tinghe raised an eyebrow, asking curiously, "Is there another reason?"

"Hehe, he's afraid Mom won't allow me to learn traditional Chinese medicine from him!"

Ruan Tinghe was stunned. "Why wouldn't I agree?"

"Because a lot of people outside say that traditional Chinese medicine is just a scam to rip you off. Someone even insulted my master the other day! Humph! They're just a bunch of idiots!"

After thinking about it carefully, Ruan Tinghe roughly understood.

The old Chinese medicine doctor was a rather awkward old man. He kept saying he was afraid Xiao Bao wouldn't learn the skills and would disgrace his reputation, but in private he gave Xiao Bao his treasured silver needles, clearly showing that he was very satisfied with Xiao Bao as his apprentice.

He was probably mainly worried that Ruan Tinghe wouldn't agree to let Xiaobao study medicine.

After all, with the changing times and social progress, Western medicine has become more prevalent, and more and more people no longer take traditional Chinese medicine seriously, even regarding it as a fraud that swindles money, almost like fortune tellers.

After Ruan Tinghe figured it out, she stopped worrying about the fact that he had kept it from her.

It's too late to hide it now; everyone in the family compound will soon know that Xiaobao studied traditional Chinese medicine.

Who knows when it will reach the ears of the traditional Chinese medicine doctor.

Instead of waiting passively, take the initiative!

Ruan Tinghe dressed Xiaobao in clean clothes and dried her hair. Finally, there was no longer any bloody smell on her body, only a faint scent of shower gel.

The two left the space together.

"Xiao Bao, pack your things. We've already wasted so much time today; if we don't get treatment soon, it'll be too late."

Taking advantage of today's events, she decided to bring up Xiao Bao's rescue. She also wanted to ask if there were any problems with Xiao Bao's formation today, so that any mistakes could be corrected in time.

The mother and daughter quickly packed up and set off. Now that the younger child can speak on her own, she no longer needs the younger child to translate.

Moreover, it's not safe to ride a bicycle with two children on the snow-covered ground.

Let Da Bao and Er Bao stay at home to help Grandma Qin with chores, such as sweeping the snow in the house, so that it won't melt and freeze into something slippery.

Ruan Tinghe rode her bicycle very slowly. In fact, after the weather turned cold, Li Liang insisted on driving them to and from school.

But Li Liang took Yu's wife to the hospital today.

Ruan Tinghe had no choice but to ride her bike again.

When we arrived at the old Chinese medicine doctor's house, he was sweeping the snow in the yard.

Seeing that his hands were red from the cold, Ruan Tinghe quickly took the shovel from him. "Sir, let me do it. You and Xiaobao go inside and warm up by the fire!"

The traditional Chinese medicine doctor didn't refuse. Seeing that Xiao Bao's little face and ears were also red from the cold, he felt sorry for him and picked him up to take him inside to warm up by the fire.

Ruan Tinghe acted quickly, mainly because the sun had come out and the snow in the yard was very thin, so she cleared it away in no time, leaving only a thin layer of ice underneath. She was worried that the road would be slippery, so she always carried a bag of salt with her, which came in handy now.

Salt was used to melt the ice, so that the old Chinese medicine doctor wouldn't slip and fall, and so that patients wouldn't slip and fall.

After the treatment was completed, we went inside, and Xiao Bao's body was covered with silver needles.

It would take some time before the needles were removed, so Ruan Tinghe took the opportunity to tell Yu's wife about Xiaobao giving her acupuncture.

"What? You're saying Xiaobao gave a pregnant woman acupuncture?" The old Chinese medicine doctor frowned, his mustache twitching.

Ruan Tinghe: "Yes, but the pregnant woman has given birth successfully and is now being taken to the hospital for treatment. But I'm worried..."

"What's there to worry about! You probably already know, right? Xiao Bao has already secretly become my apprentice! With the skills I taught her, saving a pregnant woman is a piece of cake!"

Ruan Tinghe was slightly stunned. Looking at the old man's proud appearance, wasn't he just looking worried?

The traditional Chinese medicine doctor said, "As you can see, she is a very talented child. I hope you won't stop her from continuing to study medicine with me."

So that's what you were worried about!

Ruan Tinghe smiled and said, "Of course not. I support all of Xiaobao's decisions, and I am very grateful to you, sir, for being willing to teach Xiaobao."

The old Chinese medicine doctor's face lit up with joy. "Really?"

"certainly!"

"Hmph, I thought you wanted Xiaobao to learn to draw too! For a little girl, learning to draw, music, and read is what's considered refined!"

"Traditional Chinese medicine is also very good. It can promote our country's traditional culture and also cure diseases and save lives." Ruan Tinghe has always been very positive about traditional Chinese medicine, otherwise she wouldn't have brought Xiaobao to seek help.

The two had a frank discussion, and the matter of the apprenticeship was completely settled.

However, Ruan Tinghe felt that it was too hasty for Xiaobao to secretly become an apprentice. After discussing it, the two decided to set up a proper table, have a good meal, and then let Xiaobao perform the apprenticeship ceremony. A proper ceremony was still necessary.

As for the timing, it is tentative.

When Ruan Tinghe and Xiaobao returned to the family compound, their home was already packed with people.

Among them, Officer Cui's wife had already returned and was sitting in the hall talking to Grandma Qin.

When everyone saw Ruan Tinghe and Xiaobao return, their gazes turned towards them, both strange and intense.

Although the old Chinese medicine doctor repeatedly assured her that Xiao Bao's acupuncture skills were enough to save Yu's wife's life, Ruan Tinghe was still uneasy in the face of the situation.

Mrs. Yu, are you alright now?