Marrying a childless superior, she became pregnant and lived a carefree life in the 1970s.

Chapter 172 She knew it; what was bound to happen, had finally happened.
As a son, he naturally hopes that his mother's illness can be cured so that she can stay by his side and ideally, he can take care of her until she is old.

He has already lost his father, and if his mother is gone too, then there will be no one in this world who will care for him.

Today, while working in the cafeteria, Liu Xiwang heard that Dr. Gu was going to be taken as an apprentice by Old Chen, which made him even more convinced that Dr. Gu was very capable.

He was thinking that once he got back today, he would do everything he could to persuade his mother to take her to see Dr. Gu. But when he got back, his mother gave him a pleasant surprise.

His mother went to see Dr. Gu this morning and got some medicine.

You should know that before, even if a doctor prescribed medicine, her mother would not be willing to get it.

Because I feel the food isn't good enough, there's no need to waste money.

At this moment, looking at her son's expectant eyes, Aunt Liu did not say the words that Gu Jianing could cure him.

"That's fine, anyway, I've already taken the medicine, so I'll just take it for now," Aunt Liu said casually.

Anyway, there's no way to cure it. That young female doctor said she could cure it, but I guess she wasn't lying to her; she just doesn't know how to diagnose.

It's better for her not to say it and disappoint her son.

Over the years, he has been so worried about her illness that he is even unwilling to get married.

Liu Xiwang clearly sensed his mother's perfunctory tone, and he always felt that his mother wasn't telling the truth.

He planned to go to the Traditional Chinese Medicine department to ask Dr. Gu after he finished eating.

"Mom, no matter what, you must keep taking this medicine," Liu Xiwang urged.

"Yes, Mother knows."

After lunch, seeing that his mother had obediently taken her medicine, Liu Xiwang breathed a sigh of relief and then left home.

Instead of going to the military canteen immediately, he went to the traditional Chinese medicine department.

So when Gu went to work in the afternoon, she saw a young man waiting at the door of her office.

He gave a shy smile when he saw her.

"Hello, are you Dr. Gu? My name is Liu Xiwang. My mother came to see you for a medical check-up this morning."

Once inside the office and after hearing Liu Xiwang's introduction, Gu Jianing realized that the young man in front of her was the son of the old lady Liu from that morning.

"Dr. Gu, what's your opinion on my mother's illness? Can it be cured?" Liu Xiwang asked impatiently.

"Yes." Under Liu Xiwang's expectant yet apprehensive gaze, Gu Jianing answered without hesitation.

Liu Xiwang's eyes lit up with joy; he knew his mother hadn't told him the truth.

However, he still had doubts in his mind, "Dr. Gu, do you know what illness my mother has?"

“I know, it’s chronic tuberculosis…” Gu Jianing also described the related symptoms.

"Then, Dr. Gu, even after you knew my mother had tuberculosis, did you still think it was curable?"

Gu Jianing smiled, "Just because others can't cure it doesn't mean I can't. Since I said I can cure it, then I can cure it."

"To be honest, I have successfully treated a tuberculosis patient before. She was also an elderly woman. She has recovered and returned to a normal life."

Upon hearing this, Liu Xiwang's eyes reddened.

It turns out that Dr. Gu had previously cured someone's tuberculosis. If he could cure other people's tuberculosis, then he must be able to cure this damn tuberculosis too.

Great, great!
"Go back and tell your mother to take her medicine properly. I guarantee she'll be better in half a month."

"Okay, thank you, Dr. Gu."

With tears in her eyes, Liu Xiwang bowed repeatedly to Gu Jianing before leaving, deeply moved.

As Gu Jianing watched Liu Xiwang's departing figure, she thought, perhaps this is the meaning of a doctor treating and saving lives.

It wasn't for points or rewards, but the sense of accomplishment that came from seeing patients and their families regain hope that brought Gu Jianing great satisfaction.

Liu Xiwang did not tell his mother about his visit to Gu Jianing.

He knew that his mother had probably been ill for a long time and had not been able to find the right doctor before, so she did not trust Dr. Gu.

It's alright, as long as his mother takes her medicine on time, she'll believe it once she gets better. That way, it'll be a pleasant surprise for her.

Then, Aunt Liu discovered that her son had been urging her to take her medicine ever since that day.

Okay, let's drink then.

Since I've already paid for it, it would be a waste not to drink it.

but……

I don't know if it was her imagination.

A few days later, Aunt Liu felt that her body seemed to have undergone some very obvious changes.

For example, I cough less, and my body doesn't feel as weak and heavy as before. I used to always feel a tightness in my chest, but now it seems much easier.

Could it be that what the female doctor said was true?
Can it really cure her illness?

Aunt Liu thought it was unlikely.

She remembered what her hopeful cousin had said before: her illness had reached an incurable stage, and she might die at any moment...

"Could it be a final burst of energy before death?" The thought made Aunt Liu's face turn pale.

"Mom, what's wrong? What are you thinking about?" That day, Liu Xiwang came home and saw his mother sitting on the kang (a heated brick bed), looking pale and sickly, which frightened him.

He rushed over to ask.

Aunt Liu quickly came to her senses, "I'm alright, I'm alright."

"Mom, you have to tell me if something's wrong." These past few days, Liu Xiwang had been secretly observing his mother.

It was quite obvious that his mother's health had improved after taking Dr. Gu's medicine.

No one knew how happy Liu Xiwang was.

Now, his mother's sudden appearance really frightened him.

"My son, I'm wondering what you'll do if I'm not here?"

"Mom, no, your illness can be cured. You will stay by my side for a long, long time. You will watch me get married and have children, and you will take care of my grandchildren."

Aunt Liu smiled, but her smile was bitter, and she didn't say anything more.

She longed to see that scene, but it was impossible.
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In seven days, Aunt Liu finished all the medicine that Gu Jianing had prescribed.

I went to the Traditional Chinese Medicine department again today.

Gu Jianing took her pulse and then looked at the test results.

It's obvious that Aunt Liu's health is significantly improving.

"Aunt Liu, I'll prescribe you one more dose of medicine. Once you finish this dose, you'll be cured."

"Hey, okay, okay."

Gu Jianing frowned slightly. Why was Aunt Liu not happy at all, even though she was almost cured? Her eyes were full of worry. Could it be that there was something bothering her at home?

However, Gu Jianing wasn't the type to be enthusiastic or gossip-loving, so she didn't ask.

After the prescription was written, Aunt Liu was asked to go and get the medicine.

Soon, Aunt Liu got the medicine and left.

When Aunt Liu returned home, she saw someone waiting for her at her door.

When she saw who it was, Aunt Liu's expression changed.

She knew that what was coming would eventually come.

……

A few days ago, Gu Jianing had formally served tea to Elder Chen and become his disciple.

After becoming her disciple, Master Chen held nothing back from her.