After work in the evening, Director Jin and his party of four returned to his home in the hospital complex, which was a small two-bedroom apartment.
It wasn’t big, but it was very cozy.
As soon as the door opened, Director Jin’s spouse, Xiaomei, warmly came out to greet them, still wearing an apron, while a young boy was helping his mother pick vegetables. As soon as he heard the sound of the door, he ran out.
Both pairs of eyes eagerly watched Bai Xiao, because she was the only female doctor among the four.
They absolutely couldn’t mistake the person.
"Dr. Bai, Dr. Li, Xiaowang, come in quick, look how busy I am, please, come sit down. Xiaoweng, go pour some tea for everyone, and bring out the fruit as well," she continued, busily instructing her son.
Xiaoweng hurriedly put down the vegetables he was holding, poured three cups of tea, and respectfully handed one to Bai Xiao, "Dr. Bai! Have some tea."
The little guy’s eyes were filled with gratitude.
Bai Xiao was somewhat overwhelmed by the sincere hospitality of Director Jin’s family.
This gratitude indeed gave her a bit of a psychological burden.
What people didn’t know about Director Jin was that initially he treated a patient simply as a patient, not because the patient was Director Jin, but because Director Jin was a patient himself.
Director Jin smiled and said, "This is my son! He’s in high school now. This kid is so inspired by Dr. Bai! He told me he wants to study Traditional Chinese Medicine, promote the culture of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and become a master of Acupuncture just like Dr. Bai." Watching his son, Director Jin couldn’t help feeling content! This child had always been a source of worry since he was young, but today, he was inspired by Dr. Bai.
A mentor in life, indeed, his son had reformed due to Dr. Bai.
Bai Xiao chuckled.
Li laughed, "Kid, you’re following in your father’s footsteps. I’ve heard about your honorable deeds. Your dad said you’d rather die than study Traditional Chinese Medicine! You used to say that those herbal medicines were just symptomatic treatments and not true cures! They’re slow to take effect and you particularly looked down on us Traditional Chinese Medicine doctors, including your dad.
"So, this time you’ve realized what true Traditional Chinese Medicine is, haven’t you?"
Seeing a child turn over a new leaf, especially from disdain for Traditional Chinese Medicine to a fascination with it, could indeed be considered a boundless merit of Dr. Bai.
Xiaoweng glanced awkwardly at Bai Xiao, his eyes full of fear of being disdained by his idol.
"Not at all! Uncle Li, I was just ignorant and young, who hasn’t gone through a rebellious phase in their youth? Now, I’m fully devoted to Traditional Chinese Medicine! I’ve already made up my mind with my dad that I’m definitely going to the Medical University and my major will surely be Traditional Chinese Medicine. Dr. Bai, they say a prodigal who returns is more precious than gold, you won’t look down on me, will you?"
Bai Xiao laughed, actually understanding the boy’s thoughts.
However, she hadn’t expected that just one person like herself could influence the next generation to change their views, which was indeed a pleasant surprise.
"How could I? Everyone has a period when they think they must experience something firsthand to believe in what others say. But the fact that you want to apply for Traditional Chinese Medicine impresses me. You should know that the knowledge our ancestors left us carries profound cultural heritage. Moreover, never underestimate Traditional Chinese Medicine; if truly mastered, accomplished Traditional Chinese Medicine doctors can indeed perform miraculous cures. What I do is just a small part of it. Traditional Chinese Medicine is truly vast and profound.
"Many diseases that Western medicine fails to treat effectively might respond astonishingly well to a few doses of Traditional Chinese Medicine. But nowadays people are too utilitarian and always hope for a pill that brings immediate relief, while completely disregarding the damage it may do to their liver and kidneys."