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"father?

"What...what kind of look is that?"

Xiao Yi subconsciously leaned back.

Elder Li cleared his throat and said matter-of-factly, "Now I'm your father, so you have to help me."

Xiao Yi: "Ah..."

"Go and persuade that girl Tao'er to become my disciple."

Elder Li spoke with absolute certainty, leaving no room for negotiation.

"otherwise……

I'll starve to death.

You should go quickly...

Xiao Yi and Qingfeng were both stunned.

"What did you say?"

Xiao Yi thought he had misheard.

"I told you, if you don't help me persuade her to agree, I'll go on a hunger strike and starve myself to death."

Elder Li crossed his arms and turned his head to the side, looking just like a child throwing a tantrum.

"Anyway, I'm an old man and I don't have many years left to live. If I can't even get an apprentice, I might as well die."

Once your cold poison is cured, I'll simply die.

Xiao Yi stared dumbfounded at the old man who was cheating, speechless for a long time.

Is this still the famous, stern-faced, and ruthless divine doctor, Dr. Li?

Qingfeng was desperately trying to suppress his laughter, his shoulders shaking with each laugh. Finally, he couldn't hold back any longer and made an excuse, "I'm going to check if the medicine is ready," before dashing out.

Once outside, Qingfeng finally couldn't hold back anymore, leaning against the wall and laughing so hard he almost fell over: "Oh my god..."

The miracle doctor Li actually...

He actually threw a tantrum and demanded to take on a disciple...

Who would believe that if I told that…?

Inside the room, Xiao Yi glared at Qingfeng, who had already run out: What a disloyal guy, just running away like that.

Then, looking helplessly at this living father, he felt both annoyed and amused.

How come I never noticed this old man's stubborn and shameless side before?

Xiao Yi carefully chose his words, "Father, you..."

You know Tao'er's personality; if she doesn't want to do something, even if I try to persuade her, it's not certain..."

That's your problem.

Elder Li interrupted him without any politeness, not even lifting an eyelid.

"I'm telling you right now, if you don't help me, I'll go hungry."

Xiao Yi: "..."

He opened his mouth as if to say something, but ultimately swallowed it back.

This old man is determined.

Xiao Yi leaned back on the couch, looked up at the roof beam, and sighed deeply.

Fine, I'll just have to swallow my pride and try to persuade them.

Who can blame me when this old man is my father now?

After a while, Xiao Yi got off the bed and slowly walked towards Tao'er's residence.

On the way, he was still thinking about how to bring it up without being rejected outright by the girl.

When he reached the door, he stopped, took a deep breath, and knocked.

"Tao'er, it's me."

There was a rustling sound inside, and then the door opened. Tao'er peeked out and was slightly taken aback when she saw him: "Seventh Brother Shi?"

Is that you?

Come in and have a seat!

Xiao Yi casually sat down on the low stool, watching Tao'er's busy figure pouring him water, and for a moment he didn't know how to speak.

Tao handed him the water, and seeing that he looked like he wanted to say something but hesitated, she asked suspiciously, "What's wrong with you?"

We've known each other for a long time, so just say what's on your mind.

It was rare for Tao'er to see Xiao Yi acting so hesitantly; he was usually decisive and straightforward.

Xiao Yi took the water glass, coughed, and forced himself to speak: "Tao'er... about my father taking you as his disciple, would you like to reconsider?"

Upon hearing this, Tao'er immediately understood what was going on, her eyes narrowing: "Did Uncle Li send you here as a mediator?"

Xiao Yi smiled bitterly: "He said if I didn't help him persuade you, he would starve to death."

"At such an old age, he's become like a playful old man."

Peach: "..."

She was silent for a while, then burst out laughing.

This old man Li is really... full of original ideas!

They've even resorted to these tricks.

However, she could understand that if these renowned doctors saw someone who suited their taste and pleasing to the eye, they would be eager to take him under their wing and pass on their mantle.

"Brother Shi Qi, Uncle Li is just joking with you, don't take it seriously."

He wouldn't really starve himself; he still needs to detoxify you!

Don't worry, he wouldn't want to starve to death.

Tao'er said with a smile.

"Tao'er, there's something I don't understand. Why are you unwilling to become my father's disciple?"

His medical skills were unparalleled.

Not only are they skilled in medicine, but they are also exceptional in making and detoxifying poisons.

If he hadn't been living in anonymity, many people would want to become his disciples.

I think this is an opportunity for you.

Xiao Yi voiced the question that had been bothering him.

"It's not that I don't want to study medicine, it's just that I'm really afraid that I won't learn it well. I'm too stupid, and I'll delay Uncle Li from taking on other apprentices. I'm also afraid of embarrassing him."

I've told him all of this; I wasn't trying to brush him off.

Tao'er relayed almost exactly what she had said to Elder Li to Xiao Yi.

Xiao Yi smiled in relief, "So it turns out you weren't unwilling to become an apprentice, but rather afraid that you wouldn't learn it well."

Tao'er, you don't need to worry about that. Since my father has offered to take you as his apprentice, it means he has recognized your talent.

You don't need to worry about not being able to learn it or not learning it well.

Even if that's the case, it's okay.

Even if you can't become a world-renowned doctor like my father, you can still learn medical skills so that you can both save others and protect yourself.

In the future, I might be able to open a clinic or a pharmacy to sell medicinal herbs, which would also be a way to make a living.

Don't you think so?

Xiao Yi advised, word by word.

Tao'er thought Xiao Yi's words made sense, after all, she had a lot of medicinal herbs in her herb field, and she could plant them indefinitely.

If you open a pharmacy or clinic like this, you won't have to worry about not being able to sell these medicinal herbs.

Furthermore, you can open branch stores.

There was a clinic where she knew some medical skills, so it made sense that she could prescribe medicine to treat patients.

Otherwise, relying solely on the spiritual spring water would inevitably arouse suspicion over time.

Thinking of this, Tao'er nodded, "Brother Shi Qi is right, then I will become Uncle Li's apprentice."

However, I have one condition.

"Miss Peach, what are your conditions?"

As long as it's not excessive, I'm sure my dad won't refuse.

Upon hearing that Tao'er had agreed, Xiao Yi asked happily.

"No rush. In a quarter of an hour, invite Uncle Li over. I'll speak to him in person; that will show more sincerity."

Tao'er continued speaking.

Xiao Yi nodded, turned around and left.

Tao'er pushed open the window and called out to her, "Sister Dongkui, go and call Ayan here. I have something to say to him."

Dongkui quickly agreed and went into Young Master Chen's room, because Ayan was reading inside at that time.

In the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Dongkui brought Ayan over.

"Sister Tao'er, did you call me here because it's urgent?"

Usually when he and his brother Ah Chen are reading, Sister Tao'er won't interrupt him, so she must have something urgent to say.

Tao'er nodded and asked, "Ayan, are you afraid of hardship?"

Although Ayan didn't understand why Sister Tao'er suddenly asked such a question.

However, he still shook his head, "Sister Tao'er, Ayan is not afraid of hardship."