Li Xiaogang tried his best to calm down the feelings in his heart, and replied with his usual silly expression: "Little Doctor Qi is the son of Doctor Qi of the Tibetan Baicao Medical Center, and he is the young owner of the Tibetan Baicao. ”

The old lady was delighted when she heard that the man had such a good background. She said "ouch", patted her thigh and said, "Our Xiaogang is really capable, and we can all apprentice." Okay, I'll go back with you later, and I'll definitely give you a long face. ”

Thinking about it, she took Li Xiaogang's hand again and said, "Since you are all a beginner disciple of the Shaodong family, then we don't have to pay money when we go to see a doctor in the future." Hey, I have to let your third aunt hurry up and take a look, so that I can give birth to a son for your third uncle. ”

Li Xiaogang can already look down on many things. Therefore, he said calmly: "Grandma, I am just a little apprentice. It's good that people didn't let me tie me, how can I let you go to the doctor for free. When I succeed in my studies, will I come to help you see a doctor? ”

The old lady thinks about it, the apprentice of the medical hall, that is not like a subordinate. But thinking that his grandson is an inner disciple, he feels a lot proud. After all, the name is good, and it can be regarded as a good business if he opened a medical center by himself in the future.

Thinking that her two sons were living in the hospital, she asked again: "Since you have become other people's apprentices, can't your father's medical expenses be reduced or reduced?" ”

Turning back to this topic, Li Xiaogang felt powerless and said: "Grandma, the one who helped my father and second uncle treat their illnesses was a surgical saint from the capital, and they were not my master." By the way, if you want to go to my apprenticeship ceremony, why don't you go back with me today? My sister has tidied up your room. ”

The old lady had heard that the money had to be filled in the medical bills, so she was not very willing to go back with Li Xiaogang. Although it is said that going to this kind of ceremony can be envied. But if those people asked about the fees owed, how would she answer?

It can't be said that the fourth son's family has no money, let the old family figure it out by themselves. In that city, there are many people who have business dealings with the fourth child, and they all know that the fourth child has made a lot of money.

Alas, if you want to say that they are all your own sons, how can you not care at all. But the other sons have a hard time living on their own. If you don't take care of the fourth child well, who will support you in the future.

The four of them too, I don't know what they think. What's wrong with a gang of dozens or two to help his brothers, and they are not outsiders. The private house they usually give, the old lady gave it to the fifth family, so now she knows that the eldest and the second family are in difficulty, and she can't help.

If you go to the old family now, and don't come up with half a penny, you can't say that those old neighbors will gossip. If you don't go, you'll be poked in the back. The old lady was quite embarrassed for a while, and it was difficult to choose.

Li Xiaogang saw that the old lady was entangled, so he helped come up with an idea: "Grandma, my sister has thought of a way to pay for the medicine, and she won't ask her uncles to borrow money." Don't worry about going to my house for two days, Daddy can't get up from bed now, if you don't go, then I will be embarrassed on the day of apprenticeship. ”

As soon as she heard that she didn't have to worry about medical expenses, the old lady was moved again. I heard that the owner of the Tibetan herb is very promising, and this time I can't say that I can grow a little face. When the time comes, I will come back and tell those old sisters to hear about it, and envy them to death.

Li Xiaogang took the opportunity to add to the fire: "There were more than 100 taels of silver at home before, and then my sister bought a lot of things, and now there are less than 80 taels left." My sister said that I was afraid that it would not be enough to hold an apprenticeship banquet. ”

Hearing this, the old lady slapped Li Xiaogang on the back and scolded one after another: "Loser, it's really a loser." I bought something, and I spent dozens of taels and so much. Hold a banquet, spend a dozen taels to be counted. ”

"No, no, no, I'll have to go back and help keep an eye on it. Otherwise, your sister will spoil all the money, and when the time comes, she will cry poor in front of us, and we will not see it. ”

"Okay, you go outside to play with Xiaojun, I'll clean up, and I'll go back with you later."

As soon as Li Xiaogang saw that his goal had been achieved, he happily responded and ran out to find Xiaojun. It's just that after leaving the room, the smile on his face still changed. On that silly face, a trace of sadness appeared, and the disappointment in his eyes couldn't be hidden.

But my sister said: Family affection and filial piety are calamities that people can't avoid in this life. If you are fortunate enough to have elders who are sympathetic to the younger generations, it is a blessing. If you are unfortunate and meet an elder who is selfish and partial, it is a bad fate. Vice versa.

Whether it is a good fate or a bad fate, it is the cause of the seeds of the previous life and the fruit of the present life. And what we have to do is to find a way to balance these injustices and put an end to all the evil roots in this life.

When I heard my sister say these words, it was not long after my sister fell into the water and woke up from a serious illness. At that time, Xiao Gang didn't understand what it meant, but today, he seems to understand a little. Since there is no way to cut off the evil fate, it can only be like today, no matter how sad it is, it can only be borne silently.

Because Li Xiaogang came early, this lunch was also eaten early. The fourth uncle was in the city to talk to people about business and didn't come back, so Li Xiaogang couldn't invite him in person. Originally, at the dinner table, when Li Xiaogang said what he meant, the fourth aunt congratulated her with a smile on her face and said that she would definitely arrive. But Li Xiaogang saw that there was no sincerity in her eyes.

After the meal, the old lady had to pack up her things under the pretext of letting the four gods follow the room for nearly a quarter of an hour. When she came out again, the attitude of the fourth aunt was not to mention how enthusiastic. She took Xiao Gang's hand and said vigorously:

"Xiao Gang, the fourth aunt said before, we are relatives, if there is any difficulty, just ask. If your four uncles and aunts can help, we will definitely help. It's okay now, you hugged the thigh of the Qi family, and your fourth uncle and four aunts will count on you in the future. ”

Li Xiaogang pretended not to understand, and directly helped the old lady to get into the car and sit down. Waiting for the car to leave the door of the fourth uncle's house, Li Xiaogang stretched out his head and said to the fourth aunt Li: "Fourth aunt, don't count on me." My sister said, relying on the mountains to fall, relying on everyone to run. People can only rely on themselves. ”

After speaking, he asked Uncle Liang to catch the car. He will go to Zuo Village and Yang Village to invite the third uncle and the fifth uncle later.

When the old lady finished saying that sentence in Li Xiaogang, she was unnatural for a while. She felt a little weak-hearted, and in order to cover up her weakness, she slapped Li Xiaogang on the back of the head and said:

"How do you talk to your aunt, it's not big or small. Children are not sensible, so don't talk much in the future, so as not to be laughed at by others. ”

Li Xiaogang nodded meekly, but his clenched fists revealed his inner resistance. After all, it's still small, and you can't do it indifferently. Outside the car, Uncle Liang shook his head, feeling aggrieved for Li Xiaogang's family.

Behind the car, the fourth aunt Li gritted her teeth and looked at the departing carriage, "bah", and scolded in a low voice: "What are you proud of, don't come to us if you have the ability." Isn't it just an apprentice of a small pharmacy, I think you can make money. ”