Sweet Rebirth: The Little Healer

The Little Red Carp was overjoyed that she could cultivate. If her cultivation progressed quickly, she would gain more abilities to help the people she wanted to help and protect the ones she wanted to protect.

”Mhm, I love it,” the Little Red Carp replied. ”The backyard gate leads straight to Qingya Lake. When I have time, I can go swimming. It’s just as convenient as it was in Nianqiao Village.”

Zhao Nuanyue also liked using her Divine Sense to swim around in the water, as free as a fish. But in the past, she had only used it to monitor villains like Wang Dadan and Liu Lanhua, so she was never in the mood to play.

Now that they were in such a beautiful place with such wonderful water, Zhao Nuanyue wanted to explore it with the Little Red Carp.

After sensing no danger, the Little Red Carp reverted to her cheerful, adorable self and helped her big sister wipe down the tables and chairs.

After two hours of work, Zhao Nuanyue had managed to tidy up two large rooms. She and the Little Red Carp would share one, Zhao Nuan Yang would have the other, and the west wing would serve as Zhao Nuan Yang’s study and art studio.

Tomorrow morning, she would come back to air out the rooms, and then she just needed to buy some quilts and other daily necessities.

It was already five-thirty. Liu Wenqiang checked his watch and said, ”Nuanyue, we should head back. Immortal Grass Hall starts serving dinner at six-thirty. If we’re too late, we’ll probably only get cold leftovers.”

”Okay, I’m just about done,” Zhao Nuanyue said with a smile. She moved their things inside and locked the door.

They arrived at Immortal Grass Hall right at six. If it hadn’t been for the traffic, the trip probably would have only taken fifteen minutes. It turned out her new home was only three kilometers from Immortal Grass Hall—not far at all.

Madam Sun was sitting in the main hall, and Sun Haoran was speaking quietly with his wife.

Seeing Zhao Nuanyue return, Madam Sun beckoned for the Little Red Carp to come over.

The ever-so-charming Little Red Carp trotted over excitedly and said in a sweet, childish voice, ”Grandma Beauty!”

”Oh, my sweet little darling.” Madam Sun was utterly charmed. ”There are treats you’ll love in the kitchen. Come on, Grandma will take you to the back to see.”

”Yay, yay!” The Little Red Carp clapped her hands. She was going to get some delicious food.

Watching Madam Sun leave with the Little Red Carp in her arms, Sun Haoran shook his head and chuckled. ”Heh, my wife... the older she gets, the more she loves children. It’s just that your Eldest Brother’s family is in Sui City, and there’s no telling when they’ll be able to come back.”

”Master, as long as Eldest Brother and his family are safe and sound, that’s what matters. They’ll be able to reunite once the policies become more lenient,” Zhao Nuanyue said comfortingly. Then, she suddenly remembered about He Qiang. ”Master, today Liu took me to see He Qiang’s wife, Yang Sumei. He said that Yang Sumei is the wife of a friend of his. She’s already remarried, but Professor He doesn’t know yet!”

”What?” Sun Haoran’s heart sank at the news. He Qiang was a good man; aside from his average looks, he was excellent in every other way. ”Sigh... don’t tell him about this yet. I’m afraid he won’t be able to handle it. Let’s wait until his job can be restored and he returns to Jincheng City. That way, he won’t do anything rash.”

”Even if he loses his love, at least he’ll have his career to keep him busy. He won’t get stuck brooding over it,” Zhao Nuanyue said, nodding in agreement with her master’s assessment.

Sun Haoran was relieved to see that Zhao Nuanyue hadn’t become withdrawn and depressed over Hua Yusen’s coma. He had worried that his disciple’s deep feelings would only end up hurting her.

”Nuanyue, do you think Hua Yusen can still wake up?” Sun Haoran asked. Even though the question was cruel, he wanted Zhao Nuanyue to be mentally prepared.

Hearing her master’s question, Zhao Nuanyue fell silent for a moment before slowly raising her head. ”Master, I know you want me to be realistic and prepare myself, but I have to say, as long as Hua Yusen is still breathing, as long as his heart is still beating, I will stay by his side and wait for him to wake up.”

Sun Haoran was taken aback. He frowned, his eyes filled with concern, and asked, ”Even if Hua Yusen never wakes up for the rest of his life, you’ll still feel that way?”

”Yes,” Zhao Nuanyue affirmed with a nod, her gaze resolute.

”Nuanyue, how old are you this year?” Sun Haoran asked, not directly opposing her decision.

’My age?’

’Forty-three in my past life, seventeen in this one.’

’It added up to a long time, but the only periods Zhao Nuanyue had felt truly happy were the five years she spent with Hua Yusen after turning thirty-eight in her past life, and the two years with him in Nianqiao Village after her rebirth.’

”I’m seventeen. I’ll be eighteen after the New Year,” Zhao Nuanyue replied, not understanding why her master was suddenly asking about her age.

”You just said it yourself. You’ll only be eighteen after the New Year—the prime of a young woman’s life. You still have decades ahead of you. Can you truly persevere?” Sun Haoran asked. ”You’re still so young; don’t make promises lightly. Love is important, but it isn’t everything. As your master, I solemnly advise you to consider this very carefully.”

”Master, I know you mean well,” Zhao Nuanyue said gratefully. ”And I will consider it carefully. It’s just that right now, I don’t want to think too much. I just want to stay with him, take care of him, and do everything I can.”

”Mm, alright. I respect your choice,” Sun Haoran nodded. ”If you run into any difficulties, you can tell me.”

Zhao Nuanyue was deeply grateful for her master’s concern.

’In Zhao Nuanyue’s heart, her own father had passed away when she was young. Sun Haoran, her kind and approachable master who taught her medicine, had become like a father figure. He offered advice when she was in a difficult position, and even if she might not always take it, she knew his intentions were good. For that, she was truly grateful.’

”Thank you, Master,” Zhao Nuanyue said with a smile. ”I understand that life isn’t just about romantic love. There’s also family, the bond between a master and disciple, and friendship. I’m still young, and my road ahead is long, so I will consider this carefully. But Master, if I still stand by my original decision after thinking it through, I hope you won’t try to stop me.”

Hearing Zhao Nuanyue’s words, Sun Haoran felt another pang of heartache for her. It was such a pity.

’What a remarkably perceptive and intelligent young woman, yet so stubborn!’

’But in Sun Haoran’s eyes, that stubbornness was also precious and rare.’

”As long as it’s a decision you’ve thought through carefully, I won’t stand in your way. But you must remember that you will reap what you sow. Whatever the outcome, it is yours to bear, and you can’t blame anyone for it,” Sun Haoran said slowly. ”At the same time, you must also remember that no matter what hardships you face, you are not alone. If you feel you can’t hold on, you can ask for help.”

No one had ever said such words to her before. Zhao Nuanyue’s eyes grew moist, and she nodded heavily. ”Yes, Master. I’ll remember.”

Just then, Cao Jingya walked in. This was the senior sister ranked above Zhao Nuanyue—the same arrogant, aloof senior sister Liu Wenqiang had mentioned.