Bai Suxiang spoke haltingly.
Indeed, one lie requires countless others to cover it.
If Liu Sandao truly became a divine doctor, then his previous claim of being a rich young master experiencing life would amount to deceiving Teacher Xue, wouldn't it?
Although they had indeed deceived her, some things were better left unsaid; once revealed, everyone would lose face.
"That's what I said, but you actually believed it!"
Liu Sandao said with a hint of seriousness.
"Hahaha, he tricked you!"
"Ah, so it was just the young couple joking around. I knew it!"
Xue Guilan's daughter and son-in-law, seeing the situation, realized it might be the young couple's playful banter and said with disappointment.
"Teacher Xue, if you need medical examination and treatment, you should go to the hospital. Hospital conditions are much better now than before!"
Liu Sandao hurriedly changed the subject, unable to dwell on this matter any longer.
Bai Suxiang couldn't understand why Liu Sandao was refusing to help, why he would decline when he clearly possessed medical skills.
She felt indignant on behalf of Teacher Xue and barely spoke to Liu Sandao the entire afternoon.
Liu Sandao didn't mind; life had always been this way.
Bai Suxiang, driven by an inexplicable surge of resentment, contrary to her usual straightforward nature, found herself dwelling on it. The more she thought about it, the more agitated she became, and the more she wanted to understand.
Lying in bed, she tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.
Just as she was about to become frustrated, the Kylin Jade suddenly shot out from her neck and flew out the window.
Seeing this, Bai Suxiang immediately got up and chased after it.
Outside, it was quiet, no different from usual.
The Kylin Jade slowly flew into Liu Sandao's room. Curious about what new magic Liu Sandao was performing, Bai Suxiang walked over and gently knocked on the door.
Liu Sandao was already awake. Based on his experience, the calmer the night, the more likely the scenario in the Fortune Manual would occur.
Therefore, he was also waiting.
As expected, the moment the Kylin Jade entered the room, the Fortune Manual began to emit a "hissing" sound.
"Knock, knock, knock!"
Simultaneously, a knock came from the door. Liu Sandao opened it and pulled the person in without even looking.
"You!"
Bai Suxiang was taken aback that Liu Sandao had pulled her in without looking. She was about to speak.
Liu Sandao placed a finger to his lips, "Shush!"
At this moment, a miraculous scene unfolded before Bai Suxiang's eyes.
A doorway suddenly appeared in the darkness, covered with vines, as if they were walking out of a cave.
Outside was a scene of peace and tranquility, bathed in bright sunlight, with birds singing and flowers blooming.
"Where is this? Why are we..."
"Don't speak, listen with your heart."
Liu Sandao interrupted her.
Bai Suxiang had no choice but to comply, focusing her attention on sensing the beauty of this place.
Accompanying the "hissing" sound, Bai Suxiang saw many small grasses swaying left and right, and many small trees also swaying. A joyful melody drifted through the air.
It sounded like the breathing of an infant, or the playful run of little rabbits. It was as if she could see cattle and sheep grazing on the grassland.
Images appeared before her eyes one after another.
Holding Liu Sandao's hand, she sat on a giant branch, gazing into the distance.
They sat there in silence, watching the distance, no words needed for expression.
Perhaps sensing this happiness, Bai Suxiang couldn't help but grip his hand tighter and gently lean on his shoulder. Sudan Novel Network
The scenery in the distance became even more serene, shifting from calmness to vibrancy.
In the azure sky, a few clouds suddenly appeared, instantly transforming into flowing ribbons, chasing the sunlight until they became exceptionally dazzling.
Around the tree trunk, many fruit resembling infants appeared simultaneously, holding hands around the trunk.
"Hiss, hiss"
Although their humming was unclear, it was rhythmic, as if they were praying.
Bai Suxiang was mesmerized, longing to be immersed in this scene and not leave.
It was Liu Sandao who had brought her into the Fortune Manual.
This scene clearly depicted the Fortune Fruits praying for Xue Guilan.
This was also why Xue Guilan, despite having a tumor, was able to recover without treatment.
It was her kindness and good deeds that allowed her Fortune Root to produce more Fortune Fruits. These Fortune Fruits, in turn, nourished her Fortune Root.
This was a virtuous cycle, and the result of this cycle was an increase in her lifespan.
Such a scene began when Xue Guilan was in deep sleep and ended the moment she woke up.
Liu Sandao used his magic to safely return Bai Suxiang to her room. However, the next morning, Bai Suxiang excitedly ran to him and said:
"I had a most wonderful dream last night, you know?"
Liu Sandao remained silent and offered a slight smile.
Bai Suxiang had intended to say something specific, but his smile interrupted her train of thought, and she forgot what she wanted to say.
"Oh!"
Just then, Xue Guilan was about to leave. "Today, we're going to the hutong neighborhood!"
"The hutong? We're really going there!"
Upon hearing "hutong," Bai Suxiang immediately asked with confusion.
"Yes, why?"
Xue Guilan asked with a smile.
"Well, didn't someone mention the other day that it wasn't safe there and advise you not to go?"
Bai Suxiang was referring to what the garbage collector had said that day: someone released from prison had returned home. If he had reformed and returned home, people wouldn't have said it that way; it was more likely that the fellow would cause trouble again.
"It's nothing, it's not important. Would he really attack an old woman? Besides, aren't you two with me? We're plenty of people, he wouldn't dare to be too presumptuous!"
Xue Guilan reassured her.
Huang Chunfa, she had watched him grow up.
From a young age, he was lazy and fond of eating. In everyone's eyes, he was a scoundrel. Two years ago, he was arrested for injuring someone in the hutong.
They say that those who go to that place are well-educated and become new people upon release.
But if everyone isolates and suspects him, how can he reintegrate into society?
Furthermore, after enduring such hardship, his behavior should have become more restrained.
Seeing Bai Suxiang's concern, Xue Guilan added, "Then how about this, you two don't have to go today. You can go to the Xingfu Li neighborhood instead!"
"How can that be? We'll go with you. It's good to have company!"
Although Bai Suxiang was worried, having Liu Sandao with her, three people were better than one. If that person really tried to harm Teacher Xue, they could protect her.
The hutong neighborhood was much farther than the Xingfu Li neighborhood. Xue Guilan mentioned that she only went there about once a week.
Because she had been going for many years, some acquaintances would actively give her the accumulated waste from their homes.
Before leaving, Xue Guilan specifically pushed a small cart and brought several more snake-skin bags.
Nowadays, it was truly rare to encounter someone who would attack a garbage collector!