How could someone be unhappy living in a matriarchal society?

Chapter 47 Checking into the Medical Clinic

Li Jiang first asked He Baobao some simple questions, which were basic common sense for a doctor, but she still wanted to confirm whether He Baobao really knew the profession.

He Baobao answered fluently and without hesitation, which made Li Jiang somewhat satisfied.

So she decided to increase the difficulty and specially selected several tricky cases to test He Baobao.

After listening, He Baobao frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then clearly explained her treatment plan.

Some of these treatments were ones that even Li Jiang had never heard of before.

At first, Li Jiang thought He Baobao was just talking nonsense, but when the young woman explained her thinking in detail and pointed out some possible misunderstandings about the medicinal materials, Li Jiang finally understood her intention.

It turns out that those seemingly unfamiliar therapies are actually innovative applications based on traditional medical theories, and those medicinal herbs do indeed have different names due to regional differences.

Li Jiang nodded to himself, his approval of He Baobao increasing even more.

She thought to herself: This young lady is indeed extraordinary. Not only is she proficient in medicine, but she is also quick-witted and willing to try new treatment methods.

Such talented individuals, if they could remain in the clinic, would undoubtedly bring more hope to patients.

Thinking of this, Li Jiang couldn't help but smile with satisfaction.

"Madam He, where are you currently staying?" Li Jiang suddenly asked.

He Baobao's face showed a hint of embarrassment and helplessness when she heard the question.

She pursed her lips and said softly, "Replying to the boss, my daughter is currently staying at a friend's house. A few days ago, she was unfortunately kidnapped and lost all her belongings..."

At this point, He Baobao's voice lowered slightly, clearly indicating that this experience had taken a significant toll on her.

Upon hearing this, Li Jiang frowned slightly, his eyes revealing concern.

She nodded gently, indicating that she understood He Baobao's situation.

After a moment of silence, Li Jiang slowly spoke, "In that case, why don't you move into the clinic? There's a small side room in the backyard that can be easily furnished and lived in. This way, you can conveniently study medicine at any time, and also help me take care of my patients."

Upon hearing this, He Baobao's eyes lit up, and her face beamed with joy.

She exclaimed excitedly, "Boss, are you accepting me? That's wonderful! Thank you so much!"

As she spoke, she stood up excitedly and bowed deeply to Li Jiang.

Li Jiang smiled and reached out to help the person up. "You can call me teacher."

"Yes, teacher!!" He Baobao said happily. If it weren't for the fact that her leg hadn't fully recovered, she probably would have jumped up excitedly by now.

She eagerly stepped forward, grasped Li Jiang's hand tightly, and said with sincerity and gratitude in her eyes, "Teacher, I will definitely study hard and live up to your expectations!"

Although Li Jiang was delighted inside, she maintained a serious expression on the surface. She knew that the path of medicine was long and arduous, and she could not let her apprentice become arrogant and complacent.

Li Jiang gently patted He Baobao's shoulder and said earnestly, "Treating and saving lives is a doctor's duty. We must serve our patients wholeheartedly and never be greedy for credit or act rashly."

He Baobao nodded heavily, indicating that she understood. She knew that her teacher was admonishing her that as a doctor, she should have a sense of responsibility and mission, and should not be misled by fame and fortune.

"Yes, disciple will follow Master's teachings," she replied firmly.

"Alright, I believe in you. However, learning medicine is not something that can be accomplished in a day. You will need to work even harder in the future."

Li Jiang looked at He Baobao with anticipation in his eyes.

“Disciple understands,” He Baobao nodded solemnly.

After settling things at the clinic, He Baobao returned to Chu Ci's house and told her and Shi An the good news.

Chu Ci was naturally very happy for her. Although He Baobao had only stayed here for a week, the two got along very well and felt like old friends.

He Baobao packed her bags and walked out of the courtyard gate. Chu Ci and Shi An saw her off at the gate.

"Shi An and I will visit you at the clinic," Chu Ci said gently.

He Baobao bowed deeply to Chu Ci, tears of gratitude streaming down her face: "Thank you so much, my lady, for saving my life and taking me in for so many days. If it weren't for you, I really wouldn't know what to do..."

As she spoke, tears streamed down her cheeks.

Upon seeing that the person was crying, Chu Ci quickly comforted them, saying, "Don't cry. You can come to me if you encounter any problems in the future."

He Baobao wiped away her tears with her sleeve, nodded with red eyes, and said in a choked voice, "I will. Chu Ci, you and Shi An are both doing well. From now on, I won't charge you for coming to the clinic."

Chu Ci smiled and shook his head, then said seriously, "You still have to accept what you should accept. You're not the boss yet, but you're already acting like one."

He Baobao burst into laughter through her tears, "Okay! Then you have to come visit me often!"

"Yes, we will. Our stall is not far from that clinic. Shi'an and I will visit you whenever we have time."

Upon hearing this, He Baobao's face lit up with a happy smile.

She nodded vigorously, indicating that she was also looking forward to seeing them again.

Then, He Baobao sniffed, smiled somewhat embarrassedly, and then her eyes suddenly became unusually firm, as if she had made up her mind.

"Chu Ci, I will definitely open my own clinic in the future, and all your medical treatment here will be free."

Chu Ci couldn't help but smile at her serious expression and nodded gently in support.

After saying goodbye to Chu Ci, He Baobao turned around, shouldered her bag, and resolutely left Chu Ci's house.

At that moment, the sunlight shone directly on her, as if draping her in a golden glow.

She walked with firm and powerful steps, her heart filled with anticipation and confidence for the future.

When He Baobao arrived at the clinic, she saw Li Jiang waiting for her at the door.

Li Jiang greeted her warmly and led her into a side room.

Although the side room was somewhat simple, it was clean and tidy, and contained basic daily necessities, making He Baobao feel warm and comfortable.

She put down her luggage and began to carefully tidy up the small room.

First, I neatly folded the clothes and placed them by the bed, then I tidied up the desk and arranged everything in an orderly manner.

Despite the limited resources, she did not complain at all; on the contrary, she felt that this kind of life was simple and pure.

After making the bed, He Baobao nodded in satisfaction, then took out the medical books from the clinic and began to read them carefully.

From then on, she stayed at the clinic.

He Baobao gets up early every day to learn medical skills from Li Jiang and help take care of patients.

Her hard work and talent earned her Li Jiang's praise and the trust of her patients.

In her spare time, He Baobao also makes sure to stay in touch with Chu Ci and Shi An.

They would occasionally meet at the restaurant to share snippets of their lives.

A month has passed, and He Baobao's medical skills have become increasingly refined.

She saved many patients and became a valuable asset to the clinic.

Her friendship with Chu Ci grew deeper and deeper, like that of sisters.

Song He idolized He Baobao so much that she followed her around every day and became her little helper.

Everything was moving in a positive direction, and He Baobao felt incredibly happy.

In the future, she will continue to pursue her dream and use her medical skills to save more lives.