"No, I believe you, Brother Xiao Qi, you all can definitely do it. It’s because of your efforts that we have a peaceful life.
I believe you all can do it. I want to study Chinese medicine and heal people in the future, bringing hope to others. The same goes for traditional Chinese medicine—I don’t want people to one day think of our Chinese medicine as bad."
Since ancient times, and even decades into the future, the role of Chinese medicine has been of utmost importance. If the trust in it were ever destroyed, how could that be OK?
"Xingxing, thank you for your trust. We will certainly not let you down."
Bai Zhi followed them to the factory. The new factory manager had already arrived; it was hard to imagine that this man, dressed in a formal western suit, was Mu Yi’s father.
Xiao Qi laid out all the evidence, catching him off guard, and he was arrested on the spot.
The case continued until six months later when everyone involved was arrested. The newspapers reported it, but invariably, Bai Zhi’s name was never mentioned.
The last time Bai Zhi saw Mu Yi and Mu Fang was in the visiting room.
"Uncle, look how good I am to you, even finding your father for you. And Mu Fang, the match you made for Mu Yu is really great. There are still many people in his village, and those sisters have all been rescued. You’re finished.
The ending of this story is a happy reunion for the Mu Family, with everyone celebrating."
After saying this, Bai Zhi turned and left.
This was the happiest day of her life, and it strengthened her resolve to pursue medicine even more.
Bai Zhi thought she would never forget these brothers and sisters, for it was their hard work that allowed them to have peaceful days.
When Bai Zhi returned, she went back with Bai Dan, looking at her grandfather, gazing earnestly at Great Grandpa.
"Great Grandpa, I will prove that Chinese medicine is for saving people, not harming them."
This incident had been sparked by the exploitation of herbs. For the sake of continuing to purchase them, a series of processes had been employed. Was it really so hard to properly make a pill? Putting more effort into research would be better.
"Good, I believe Xingxing can do it. Don’t worry about the future; we’re here for you. Just focus on your studies, rest assured."
Bai Dan would take Mu Yi directly to interrogation. This time, they didn’t need their cooperation, and all that awaited them was punishment.
Bai Zhi thought that they should live their lives even more earnestly to be worthy of these peaceful days.
The Ou Family had taken a major hit this time: all related cold granules and pills were taken off the shelves.
Moreover, they claimed it had nothing to do with them; it was all the doing of one elder. Sacrificing a pawn to save a chariot was quite normal.
By the time she returned from Nanning Province, a month had already passed.
Bai Zhi visited again, and Xiao Qi told her everything would get better. The people from those villages had been deceived too. The herbs they planted would also be sold to the relevant units. As for the deceived sisters, they too had been rescued.
On that day, Bai Zhi looked at the blue sky, feeling the warmth of the sun, acknowledging that the grandfather was truly the needle that steadied the seas.
In December, the weather had turned cold. Bai Zhi hadn’t seen Moh Li for a month; he seemed to have become very busy.
Ye Xiu had moved to town, and it was time for Bai Zhi to return to her studies.
"Xingxing, tomorrow our family will be slaughtering the New Year pig. This year’s feast definitely needs to be lively and bustling."
Bai Xin had returned from the market and bought a lot of ingredients. Their pig was being raised at Great Grandpa’s place; they were going to slaughter it together. And because Bai Xin thought they had many family members, he bought another pig.
"Great, Auntie, I want to eat crispy pork and meatballs; let’s make more. And sausages..."
Bai Zhi’s smile beamed brightly. The gloom that had lingered for so long finally dissipated, and once again, she saw the sunlight.