As a son, he naturally hoped his mother's illness could be cured, that she could always be by his side, and ideally, that he could serve her until her old age.
He had already lost his father; if he also lost his mother, then he would have no one left to care for him in this world.
Today, while working in the dining hall, Liu Xiwang heard again that Doctor Gu was to be taken as a disciple by Elder Chen, and he felt even more strongly that Doctor Gu was skilled.
He had planned to persuade his mother to go see Doctor Gu for treatment, no matter what, and to find a time to take her there. Unexpectedly, upon returning home, his mother gave him a surprise.
His mother had already gone to see Doctor Gu that morning and had received medicine.
You see, previously, even if a doctor prescribed medicine, his mother was unwilling to get it.
Because she felt that it wouldn't help, so there was no need to waste money.
At this time, Old Lady Liu looked at her son's expectant gaze, but did not mention Gu Jia Ning's statement that the illness could be cured.
"Just like that, anyway, the medicine is prescribed, let's take it first," Old Lady Liu casually said.
Anyway, it's impossible to cure it. That young female doctor saying she could cure it was either lying to her or incompetent.
She'd better not say it and disappoint her son.
Over the years, Xiwang had worried himself sick over her illness, and even unwilling to get married.
Liu Xiwang clearly heard his mother's perfunctory tone. He felt that his mother hadn't told him the truth.
He planned to go to the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department after dinner and ask Doctor Gu himself.
"Mother, no matter what, you must keep taking this medicine," Liu Xiwang urged.
"Yes, Mother knows."
After lunch, seeing that his mother obediently took her medicine, Liu Xiwang breathed a sigh of relief and left home.
He didn't go to the military region dining hall immediately; instead, he went to the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department.
So, when Gu Jia Ning started her afternoon shift, she saw a young man waiting at the door of her office.
Upon seeing her, he offered a shy smile.
"Hello, are you Doctor Gu? My name is Liu Xiwang. My mother came to see you this morning."
After entering the office and hearing Liu Xiwang's introduction, Gu Jia Ning realized that this young man was the son of Old Lady Liu from that morning.
"Doctor Gu, what is your assessment of my mother's illness? Can it be cured?" Liu Xiwang asked eagerly.
"Yes," under Liu Xiwang's expectant and anxious gaze, Gu Jia Ning answered without hesitation.
Liu Xiwang's eyes lit up; he knew his mother hadn't told him the truth.
However, he still had doubts: "Then Doctor Gu, do you know what illness my mother has?"
"I know. It's chronic tuberculosis..." Gu Jia Ning also described the related symptoms.
"Then, then Doctor Gu, knowing that my mother has tuberculosis, you still think it can be cured?"
Gu Jia Ning smiled, "Others may not be able to cure it, but that doesn't mean I can't. Since I said I can cure it, then I can."
"To be honest, I have successfully treated a tuberculosis patient before, an elderly woman. Now she's completely recovered and living a normal life."
Upon hearing this, Liu Xiwang's eyes turned red.
So, Doctor Gu had previously cured someone's tuberculosis. If she could cure others, then his mother's tuberculosis could certainly be cured.
That's great, that's great!
"Go back and tell your mother to take the medicine properly. I guarantee it will be cured within half a month."
"Okay, thank you, Doctor Gu."
Liu Xiwang, with red eyes, bowed repeatedly to Gu Jia Ning before leaving excitedly.
Watching Liu Xiwang's departing figure, Gu Jia Ning thought, perhaps this is the meaning of a doctor healing and saving people.
It's not for points, nor for rewards, but seeing patients and family members regain hope, that sense of accomplishment makes Gu Jia Ning very satisfied.
Meanwhile, Liu Xiwang did not tell his mother about his visit to Gu Jia Ning.
He knew that his mother might have been ill for a long time and had not found the right doctor before. She couldn't be cured, so she didn't trust Doctor Gu either.
But it didn't matter. As long as his mother took her medicine on time, she would naturally believe it once she got better.
It would be a surprise for his mother then.
So, Old Lady Liu noticed that her son had been urging her to take her medicine since that day.
Alright, then let's take it.
Anyway, the money has been spent. If I don't take it, it's wasted money.
However...
She didn't know if it was her imagination.
A few days later, Old Lady Liu felt some noticeable changes in her body.
For example, her cough had lessened, her body wasn't as weak and heavy, and the tightness in her chest had eased.
Could it be that the female doctor was telling the truth?
Could she really cure her illness?
Old Lady Liu thought it was unlikely.
She recalled that Xiwang's cousin had said that her illness was incurable, and she might die at any time...
"Is it a deathbed rally?" Thinking of this possibility, Old Lady Liu's face turned pale.
"Mother, what's wrong with you? What are you thinking about?" That day, Liu Xiwang returned home and saw his mother sitting on the kang, looking pale, which frightened him.
He hurried over to ask.
Old Lady Liu quickly recovered, "Mother is fine, nothing is wrong."
"Mother, you have to tell me if something's wrong." These few days, Liu Xiwang had been secretly observing his mother.
He clearly noticed that after taking Doctor Gu's medicine, his mother's condition had improved.
Nobody knew how happy Liu Xiwang was.
And now, his mother's sudden appearance truly scared him.
"Son, Mother was thinking, what would you do if Mother were gone?"
"Mother, that won't happen. Your illness can be cured. You'll still be with me for a long, long time. You'll still see me get married and have children, and you'll still get to take care of my grandson."
Old Lady Liu smiled, but the smile was bitter. She didn't say anything more.
She also longed to see that scene, but it was impossible.
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In 7 days, Old Lady Liu finished all the medicine prescribed by Gu Jia Ning.
Today, she went to the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department again.
Gu Jia Ning took her pulse and checked the test results.
It was clear that Old Lady Liu's condition was significantly improving.
"Old Lady Liu, I'll prescribe you medicine again. After you finish this batch, your illness will be cured."
"Okay, okay."
Gu Jia Ning frowned slightly. Why was Old Lady Liu not happy at all that her illness was almost cured? Her eyes were still full of worry. Was there something troubling her at home?
However, Gu Jia Ning was not the kind of person who was nosy or liked gossip, so she didn't ask.
She wrote the prescription and let Old Lady Liu go get the medicine.
Soon, Old Lady Liu got her medicine and left.
When Old Lady Liu returned home, she saw someone waiting at her doorstep.
Upon recognizing who it was, Old Lady Liu's face changed.
She knew that what should come, had come.
……
A few days ago, Gu Jia Ning had officially presented tea to Elder Chen and became his disciple.
After becoming his disciple, Elder Chen became even more generous with his teachings.
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