Chapter 375: Waiting for You to Grow Up
Chapter 375 of "Urban Extraordinary Immortal Doctor" opens presenting key developments: Lin Ruoxue didnât beat around the bush, she briefly described how the Doctor Pavilion was... Read on!
Lin Ruoxue didnât beat around the bush, she briefly described how the Doctor Pavilion was about to hold its once-every-five-year "World Traditional Chinese Medicine Conference," a major event inviting well-known traditional Chinese medicine practitioners from all over the world. Then she respectfully handed the invitation personally written by Pavilion Master Wen Yu to Fang Bai.Receiving the invitation, Fang Bai opened it and took a look before saying, "Your World Traditional Chinese Medicine Conference is inviting renowned traditional Chinese medicine practitioners from around the world, and I am just an unknown intern. Shouldnât I avoid making a spectacle of myself by attending?"
"Doctor Fang is too modest!"
Hearing the tone of Fang Baiâs response, Lin Ruoxue realized he seemed to have no interest in attending the "World Traditional Chinese Medicine Conference." She hurriedly said, "Initially, when our familyâs elder was suffering from heart disease, we consulted world-famous doctors to no avail. It was thanks to you, Doctor Fang, and your magnificent healing skills that he was cured. The only reason youâre not well-known is that you choose not to be. If it were otherwise, your fame would have spread far and wide by now. The World Traditional Chinese Medicine Conference is a grand occasion for those in the traditional Chinese medicine community. Please honor us with your presence. We insist you attend!"
As she spoke, Lin Ruoxue signaled her younger daughter, Dongfang Ruhua, with a glance, indicating for her to quickly plead with Fang Bai.
"Big brother!"
Dongfang Ruhua tugged at Fang Baiâs sleeve, batting her clear, bright eyes, and said in an appealing tone, "Being able to invite you to the âWorld Traditional Chinese Medicine Conferenceâ is a mission given to my mom by the Pavilion Master of the Doctor Pavilion. If you donât accept the invitation, my mom will be punished. So, big brother, please help!"
Lin Ruoxue hadnât expected her daughter to say something like that, feeling both amused and irritated, she thought to herself, is this child serious? Why is she telling the plain truth? Couldnât she have used the unbeatable charm of a youthful and beautiful girl, clinging to Fang Baiâs arm and acting coquettishly?
"You child..."
Lin Ruoxue looked at her daughter with an embarrassed expression, at a loss for words.
Laughing, Fang Bai said, "With Ruhua putting it that way, I really canât refuse! Alright, Iâll accept the invitation and will definitely attend on time! Aunt Lin, please thank Pavilion Master Wen on my behalf when you return."
"Certainly! Certainly!"
To Lin Ruoxueâs surprise, Fang Bai agreed so readily. She was overjoyed and realized that Fang Bai had accepted the invitation entirely for the sake of her young daughter.
Delighted, Dongfang Ruhua hugged one of Fang Baiâs arms, and said, "Thank you, big brother! Youâre the best!"
Dongfang Ruhuaâs feelings for Fang Bai were not only those of a girlâs innocent infatuation but also a kinship and intimacy similar to that of a family member. In her excitement, she clung to Fang Baiâs arm, her body nearly pressing against his. These actions were completely natural for her, and she saw nothing inappropriate about them.
However, both Fang Bai and Lin Ruoxue, who had more experience, felt somewhat awkward, one guilty and the other with a peculiar expression.
Under Lin Ruoxueâs strange gaze, Fang Bai very much wanted to extract his arm from Dongfang Ruhuaâs tight embrace but didnât want to upset the girl and, smiling wryly, shook his head and simply let her hold on.
As for what Lin Ruoxue might think of this afterward, Fang Bai couldnât be bothered to care.
"Ruhua, stop fooling around!"
Lin Ruoxue gave her daughter a stern look, then smilingly said to Fang Bai, "Doctor Fang, we wonât disturb your work any longer. We await your presence on the opening day of the âWorld Traditional Chinese Medicine Conferenceâ!"
Seeing that the mother and daughter were about to leave, Fang Bai didnât attempt to keep them, nodded, and casually reminded Dongfang Ruhua, "Martial Arts is like rowing against the current; if you do not advance, you will fall behind. Remember to diligently cultivate the technique I passed on to you, and donât be lazy!"
Very seriously, Dongfang Ruhua responded, "Big brother, Iâve always been very diligent! Um, if I perform well, will you reward me, big brother?"
Fang Bai smiled and said, "Alright, what reward would you like?"
With her eyes shimmering, Dongfang Ruhua tilted her head in thought, then slightly blushing, she shyly said, "I havenât thought of anything yet. Iâll tell you later, big brother!"
After saying their goodbyes, Lin Ruoxue left Yanjing Hospital with Dongfang Ruhua, who was reluctant to leave, and headed home.
All the way, Lin Ruoxue turned her head from time to time, looking at her younger daughter with complex emotions as if deep in thought.
"Mom, why are you looking at me like that? It feels so weird..."
Dongfang Ruhua touched her little face, full of curiosity as she asked.
"Tell Mom, do you like Fang Bai?"
Lin Ruoxue asked.
"Huh?"
Dongfang Ruhua hadnât expected her mother to ask such a question suddenly. It felt as if a well-hidden secret in her heart had been exposed, causing her to panic slightly. Her cheeks blushed, and she stuttered, not knowing how to respond.
"Silly girl, if you like him, you like him; if you donât, you donât. Just answer honestly, Mom wonât blame you."
Lin Ruoxue looked at her daughter, who resembled a startled little rabbit, and couldnât help but feel a mix of frustration and amusement, rolling her eyes as she spoke.
Dongfang Ruhua hung her head, fiddling with the hem of her clothes, and with her cheeks flushed, she softly murmured a "mm-hmm."
Lin Ruoxue sighed, caressing her daughterâs little head affectionately, and said, "Ruhua, youâre still young now, both physically and mentally immature, lacking the ability to think calmly. When it comes to the love between a man and a woman, you are also in a stage of confusion, mostly driven by novelty and curiosity. Mom doesnât oppose you liking Fang Bai, but you mustnât get carried away and you should know how to protect yourself..."
"Big Brother is a good person, he wonât hurt me!"
Dongfang Ruhua clearly misunderstood the meaning of her motherâs words about "knowing how to protect oneself."
Lin Ruoxue took her daughterâs hand, speaking earnestly and with deep feeling, "What Mom means by âprotecting yourselfâ is not that. What I mean is... you need to stay vigilant, not let other men touch you carelessly or take advantage of you... do you understand?"
"Oh..."
Dongfang Ruhua finally understood, her face turning bright red, and her chin nearly buried in her burgeoning chest. New É´á´á´ á´Ę á´hapters are published on É´ovel(ę°)ÉŞre.ná´t
On the way, Lin Ruoxue continued to educate her young daughter with patience, to prevent her, only fifteen or sixteen, from having her still delicate body ruined through interaction with Fang Bai.
Though Fang Baiâs eyes seemed clear and he exuded an air of decency, not appearing to be a person of ill intent, who can guarantee that young men and women, with him being full of vigor and her beginning to feel the stirrings of young love, wouldnât end up doing something unexpected?
So, Lin Ruoxue felt it was absolutely necessary to instill some self-protective thoughts into her daughter as a precautionary measure.
As for whether her teachings would have an effect, Lin Ruoxue was not sure, but seeing her little girl listening attentively, she felt quite reassured.
"... Time can change many things, and perhaps in a few years, once youâve grown up and your mind has matured, youâll find that the Fang Bai you like now might not necessarily be your ideal partner."
Lin Ruoxue finally said.
Dongfang Ruhua suddenly looked up and said, "Mom, what if I still like Big Brother after Iâve grown up?"