The two were talking when suddenly they heard someone shout, "Han Xinyan, wait a moment."
Both stopped in their tracks and looked toward the source of the voice.
Xinyan saw the person and said to He Jinxuan, "It’s Mr. Mu’s grandson."
He Jinxuan didn’t react immediately, "Who is Mr. Mu?"
Xinyan glanced at him, "An old friend of my mentor, another traditional medicine expert, you haven’t met him."
He Jinxuan then realized, "Oh, Mr. Mu, I remember."
Looking at the person who walked over, he whispered, "What’s he looking for you for?"
Seeing the guarded look on He Jinxuan’s face, she laughed, "Why are you tense, probably Mr. Mu asked him to bring me some medical books."
This statement made He Jinxuan furrow his brow even more.
At this time, the person approached, "Xinyan, who is this?"
Xinyan introduced him, "This is my partner, He Jinxuan."
As soon as she said this, she clearly felt the person on the opposite side was momentarily dazed.
Xinyan didn’t care and turned to introduce to He Jinxuan, "This is Mr. Mu’s grandson, Mu Haoming, he studies physics."
The two exchanged greetings.
However, it was clear that no sparks of friendship were ignited between them.
Xinyan looked at Mu Haoming, "You’re looking for me for something?"
Mu Haoming, hearing Xinyan’s question, handed over the bound book he held, "My grandfather asked me to bring this to you. I was busy this morning, so I couldn’t come find you."
Xinyan took it and saw that it was about acupuncture, but appended was Mr. Mu’s medical notes, quite precious, "Such valuable information, how did Mr. Mu let you bring it over?"
Mu Haoming embarrassedly said, "You know, no one in my family is willing to follow my grandfather to learn traditional medicine. He probably finds you relatable since he often mentions that your future accomplishments in traditional medicine will surely surpass his.
Although you have apprenticed under Grandpa Du, you are also someone my grandfather values. Since he is willing to give these to you, just keep them and make sure you continue his legacy."
Xinyan nodded heavily and said, "Please thank Mr. Mu for me."
She understood Mr. Mu’s intentions, not wanting to take away someone’s beloved but wanting to pass on his life’s learnings to someone he admired. Since he was willing to teach, she was determined not to disappoint him.
Xinyan said goodbye to Mu Haoming and then left with He Jinxuan.
Mu Haoming watched the two leave before withdrawing his gaze.
Previously, he always heard his grandfather lamenting: how Grandpa Du really struck it lucky, finding such a smart and talented apprentice, truly enviable.
How his grandson, with such a face, if only Xinyan liked him, if she could become the granddaughter-in-law of the Mu Family, it wouldn’t matter sharing the medical legacy with her.
How, alas, whether or not she apprenticed isn’t too important, as long as she can carry the acupuncture legacy forward and expand it, that would be fortunate.
This is why Mu Haoming would bring medical books or notes over every so often.
Without meeting Xinyan, Mu Haoming thought his grandfather was obsessed. He wanted to see what kind of person this extremely talented Han Xinyan was.
Upon meeting her, he was first drawn to her elegant and unique appearance, then captivated by her inner beauty, and later astonished by her learning attitude and speed. Unfortunately, she was already someone’s significant other.
What he didn’t expect was that this scene happened to be seen by Xue Hongjuan, who had come over, further intensifying her hatred towards Xinyan.