The little dumpling is five and a half years old, which made his father so angry that his head split

The brother and sister exchanged a glance.

If Shen Yi is that member of the Shen family.

He is very likely the old man's grandson, the next generation to inherit his medical skills.

Because some good things can't be bought with any amount of money.

The ointment in this porcelain bottle should be a holy medicine for bruises and sprains.

Since it was all still speculation, the two of them didn't continue the conversation.

Li Tian mentioned the rescue at the dinner table, and after finishing, she acted as if she had completed a task, without expecting anything further.

Mr. and Mrs. Li only heard a little bit of it.

Saving lives is something that can be done within one's power.

As for whether they were from the Shen family of medicine, they had no intention of repaying the favor, nor would they inquire further.

Go with the flow, a good mood leads to good health.

With midterm exams approaching, we must give it our all.

After digesting their food, the two children went back to their respective rooms.

Li Tian first considered the progress of her studies tonight.

I pulled out my textbook and systematically organized the key points for the exam.

Without the distraction of her phone or the temptation of games, her concentration is now extremely high.

Even competition problems that I had never encountered in junior high school can be solved with great interest.

Because she realized that studying hard not only yields knowledge, but also cultivates good habits and exceptional concentration.

This is also the fundamental reason why she eventually fell in love with learning.

Knowledge may not necessarily propel a person to the top, but good habits and focus can.

When you persevere in doing something, success is just a matter of luck.

When they met again, Li Tian sensed Miao Luo's estrangement.

I didn't pay attention, and I didn't think much of it.

Friendship requires a two-way approach, and it all depends on fate.

At noon, Cheng Hongwei asked Li Tian two more questions.

This time, he spoke much more naturally, and the water in the bottle was steaming.

Li Tian finished explaining to him and was about to take a nap when Shen Yi called her out.

Seeing that he seemed to have something to say, Li Tian did not refuse.

Li Tian had nothing to fear from someone as incompetent as him.

Upon reaching the corridor, Li Tian stopped. She didn't want to go far because she needed to rest later.

"Speak, what do you want from me?"

Having just been beaten up yesterday, it was impossible for him to recover quickly, but Shen Yi's face wasn't very red or swollen anymore.

If you don't look closely, it seems as if nothing has happened.

"My grandfather asked me to inquire whether it would be convenient for him to visit and express his gratitude. The kindness is difficult to repay, but we must make our stance clear."

Li Tian can't make the decision on this herself, so she has to go back and ask.

"I live with my grandparents, so I'll have to go back and ask before I can give you an answer."

Upon hearing this, Shen Yi instantly felt a connection with the other person, as if they were bound by a shared fate.

It's like finding someone like me.

"Your mom and dad, them?"

Li Tian did not hide anything.

"My mother passed away a long time ago, and my father remarried last year and moved out."

"Are they treating you well?"

After asking the question, Shen Yi added another sentence.

"Judging from your appearance, you seem to be doing quite well."

Li Tian nodded.

They're not familiar with each other yet, so there's no need to say more.

Unexpectedly, Shen Yi started talking non-stop.

"My family has been practicing medicine for generations, but my father was rebellious from a young age and refused to continue in this line of work no matter what. After he grew up, he married my mother, whom he didn't love at all, in the countryside."

"After my grandfather returned to the city due to the policy, my father started making a fuss about divorcing my mother."

"My mom took the job and the money, but she didn't take me with her..."

"I don't blame her; she deserves a good life."

"My grandfather took me in, and I tried my best to memorize medical books to make him happy."

"Maybe I have this talent. My grandfather placed all his hopes for me to inherit the family business on me."

"Seeing her grandfather's status and position rise, the stepmother couldn't sit still and wanted to send her son to be raised by her grandfather."

"They're all from the Shen family, and Grandpa was willing to teach them. But as soon as we met, I realized that my younger brother was a spoiled child and had no talent for this line of work."

"No one can force someone who can't endure the hardship of studying."

"After I was sent back, my stepmother harbored resentment towards me, who was innocent."

"The people we arrested yesterday have been interrogated and it's clear that she hired them, and the leader is one of her distant cousins."

Shen Yi explained all of Li Tian's confusion in one go.

Li Tian looked at Shen Yi and felt a pang of sympathy.

But I still have some doubts.

Novels always portray medical skills as miraculous.

If you don't harm others, you can always protect yourself.

"You studied medicine, didn't you learn any skills to protect yourself?"

Shen Yi blinked, seemingly thinking he should learn some kung fu.

But, it must be very bitter, right?

Li Tian saw right through Shen Yi's little dilemma.

Some people can't endure the hardship of memorizing texts, just as some people can't endure the hardship of practicing martial arts.

People are different.

"Could we make some itching powder?"

The drug was contraband, but Li Tian didn't mention that.

Shen Yi was confused, but he understood the literal meaning.

"Does such a thing exist?"

Li Tian countered with a question.

"You don't know if it exists or not?"

Shen Yi shook his head, but it was a good idea.

Sprinkling some itching powder doesn't cause much harm, but it can give you a chance to escape.

The boy decided to go back and study it.

Li Tian still had doubts.

"When I first met you, I thought you were some kind of lazy, good-for-nothing hoodlum. Who are you trying to seduce at school?"

Shen Yi smiled and touched his hair.

A very short buzz cut.

It's a bit tough.

My younger brother, Shen Bin, is in the same grade as you.

"Looks like my acting skills aren't up to par. I didn't fool you, and I didn't deceive him either."

Li Tian didn't think so. She hadn't been fooled, but she had been deceived. Anyway, she didn't have a good impression of Shen Yi.

Things only changed after we started chatting.

"If you can participate in the National Day parade, you're definitely not a bad student; you can't hide it from those who are interested."

Shen Yi smiled.

He had a bright and sunny smile, full of youthful energy.

"I see. It seems I was too high-profile."

"That kid is cunning; you guys need to be careful."

Li Tian nodded.

I'll get back to you tomorrow; I'm going to take a nap now.

After saying that, he waved and left.

Shen Yi turned around and went back to his class.

As soon as Li Tian entered the house that evening, she told him about Shen Yi's inquiry.

They also mentioned that it was the Shen family they knew.

Li Shengli naturally wouldn't refuse the Shen family's visit.

Who could refuse the kindness of an old traditional Chinese medicine doctor?

Perhaps because of the children's act of kindness, they will have a better chance of survival.

"How is the child?"

Li Tian shook her head, saying that they had only chatted a few more times today.

"I don't know much about it, but it looks alright."

"If they have good character, then get along well with them and become friends. Having more friends makes life easier."

Li Tian understood her grandfather's good intentions.

This is not about utilitarianism, but rather the human tendency to admire the strong. Mutual benefit and attraction are the foundation for equal friendships.

When one is strong and the other is weak, it's difficult to have a pure friendship.

After learning Shen Yi's true colors, she did not reject him as a friend.

The fact that he said so much today is also a way of showing goodwill.

Give her a chance to get to know him.