Chapter 8: Investigating Bai Zhi's Background

Chapter 8: Investigating Bai Zhi's Background

At the same time, Old Master Lu made a phone call.

"There's a Derentang in Bincheng. Could you help me find out the doctor's name, whether he was ever imprisoned in a cowshed, and also the situation of his children?"

The voice on the other end of the phone was very respectful: "Yes, sir, I will take care of it as soon as possible, and I will get back to you by tomorrow at the latest."

After hanging up the phone, Grandpa Lu let out a heavy sigh.

If Bai Zhi's mother was from Bincheng, and her maternal grandfather was a highly respected traditional Chinese medicine doctor.

That makes things easier.

He only values ​​a person's character and doesn't care about their social status or background.

But his son and daughter-in-law didn't think so.

They clearly looked down on Bai Zhi because she was a country girl and felt she was not good enough for their son.

Therefore, not a single one is willing to come home so far.

No matter how busy they were before, they would always go home.

Old Master Lu pondered that when Lu Zheng'an and Xie Yun returned, he would have to tell them about Bai Zhi's background.

Remembering Bai Zhi's words about her grandfather's superb medical skills, Old Master Lu couldn't help but glance at himself.

He then lowered his eyes, gave a bitter smile, and shook his head.

His personal doctor said his condition was not optimistic.

How can Traditional Chinese Medicine cure it?

That's enough.

He enjoyed decades more of life than his comrades who sacrificed their lives on the battlefield, witnessed the development of the country, and saw the people living good lives as masters of their own destiny.

He has already made a profit.

Once we get down there, I'll have something to tell my comrades.

We shouldn't waste national resources anymore, and there's no need to cause trouble for the younger generation.

After finishing her letter, Bai Zhi lay on the bed in the guest room of the Lu family's house, but she couldn't fall asleep at all.

So much happened that day. She had just been reborn, and had gone from Dawan Village to Nancheng. She had given Lu Ye acupuncture, and now she was living in the Lu family home.

At that moment, she felt a sense of unreality.

Now that she has been reborn and her life trajectory is completely different from her previous life, she has to make plans for her own life.

Having lived two lives, she has become indifferent to matters of the heart and can face them with maturity.

Even if the marriage doesn't go through, if she can be on good terms with the Lu family, she will have more connections and support in the future.

Whether in her past life or this one, she is not one to be content to be subservient to others.

Living in the Lu family's house is not a long-term solution for her.

I'll mail the letter tomorrow. If I'm lucky, her grandfather will receive it and believe me, and come to Nancheng to find her.

If she's unlucky and her grandfather doesn't receive the letter, or if he does and just thinks it's a scam and ignores it, then she might really be kicked out by the Lu family as a scammer in a couple of days.

However, she also thought optimistically, what if Lu Zheng'an and the others were willing to let her treat Lu Ye?

Lu Zheng'an kept Lu Ye's serious injury a secret from Old Master Lu. Lu Ye was staying in the hospital, and if she needed to treat him later, she would have to go out frequently, which would definitely arouse Old Master Lu's suspicion.

If Lu Ye really doesn't have a reaction tonight, as she said, and sleeps peacefully until dawn, they will definitely come looking for her again.

Bai Zhi pondered that she would have to go out to find a job tomorrow morning.

The next day, Grandpa Lu planned to take Bai Zhi out for a stroll and let her see the world.

Lu Zheng'an and Xie Yun returned while they were having breakfast.

Compared to yesterday, Lu Zheng'an didn't look as disheveled today. At least he had shaved his beard and the bloodshot eyes weren't as bad.

"Why are you back at this time?" Old Lu asked him with a displeased expression.

He had no idea that his son was now working night shifts?

Lu Zheng'an explained, "Dad, I had a meeting last night, and it ended too late. I didn't want to disturb your rest, so I didn't come back. Lao Xie didn't have class this morning, so I went to the school to pick her up, and we came back together to have breakfast."

Old Master Lu glanced at him, noticing his heavy dark circles, which didn't seem like he was lying, and softened his tone, "Sit down and eat."

Aunt Zhang only prepared breakfast for two people, but Xie Yun came in carrying soy milk and fried dough sticks.

Aunt Zhang placed the plates on the table.

Grandpa Lu asked Lu Zheng'an, "Did you call Xiao Ye?"

Lu Zheng'an glanced at Bai Zhi subconsciously and quickly replied, "I called, I called. He said he can't leave these two days because of the company's assessment, but he'll come back to see Bai Zhi after he's done."

"He really said that?" Old Master Lu squinted, looking at Lu Zheng'an suspiciously. "That kid really mentioned Xiao Zhi's name?"

Lu Zheng'an nodded without changing his expression, "I mentioned it."

When Lu Ye woke up this morning, he did indeed ask about Bai Zhi.

He wasn't exactly lying.

Upon hearing Lu Zheng'an's words, Old Master Lu smiled and looked at Bai Zhi, "Xiao Zhi, you see, Lu Ye values ​​you quite a bit, but he really has no choice when it comes to work. Please understand."

Bai Zhi ate her fried dough stick and replied quite politely, "Grandpa Lu, I understand. Soldiers are duty-bound to obey orders, and men should also prioritize their careers. As for meeting to cultivate feelings, we can talk about it after he's done with his work. I'm not in a hurry."

Bai Zhi was talking about cultivating feelings, not discussing marriage. Lu Zheng'an and Xie Yun exchanged a glance, both of them looking surprised.

That would be excellent.

After dinner, Bai Zhi went to the kitchen to help Zhang Ma wash the dishes. Grandpa Lu excitedly stopped Lu Zheng'an and Xie Yun, saying he had something very important to tell them.

"Zheng'an, Xiaoyun, I have something to say about Baizhi."

Lu Zheng'an didn't have time to listen at this moment. He concealed the urgency and panic in his eyes and said to the old man, "Dad, let's talk about it later. We have things to do today."

Lu Zheng'an called Bai Zhi out of the kitchen.

Xie Yun said to her father-in-law, "We want to take Bai Zhi to the department store to buy her a couple of outfits when we have some free time. It's so hot, and the fabric pants she's wearing are too thick. We want to buy her a dress."

Xie Yun's words made Old Master Lu very happy, and he nodded repeatedly, "Good, it's rare that you have such a thoughtful idea, then take her there quickly."

Grandpa Lu was very satisfied with Xie Yun and Lu Zheng'an's performance.

Bai Zhi's clothes were indeed too thick.

Black pants, and cloth shoes on her feet.

In June and July, the girls outside all wear skirts and sandals.

On the other hand, since this is Lu Ye's girlfriend, she has to dress up a bit, otherwise outsiders will gossip.

He had originally planned to buy angelica today to get new clothes.

Bai Zhi understood and obediently followed Lu Zheng'an and Xie Yun out the door.

After leaving the Lu family residence, Bai Zhi looked at them and politely asked, "Uncle, Aunt, is there something you need me for? Is it because of Company Commander Lu...?"

She naturally didn't believe they were really going to take her shopping for clothes.

Bai Zhi's intelligence made Lu Zheng'an and Xie Yun somewhat embarrassed.

Lu Zheng'an nodded, "Bai Zhi, it is indeed a matter concerning Lu Ye's side."