Chapter 29: Venomous Snake Bite

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Lin Ming only felt tired looking at his unrepentant mother. As a son, he really should not blame his mother. Who did she think he was doing it for? Wasn’t it for the good of his mother and sister? Wasn’t it for this family?

Although Lin Ran was young, from her actions, it was clear that she would not get pushed around. Even if his mother and sister had the upper hand for now, it would not stay this way forever.

Lin Ming did not want to argue with his mother. After putting down his bag, he went out. He wanted to see Ran. He could not let their families grow distant because of this. No matter what, they were family.

When Lin Ming arrived, Lin Ran was cooking. Seeing Lin Ming, Lin Ran could not help but smile and say, “Eat with me later. I bought some meat.”

“I’m good. I’ll go back and eat. You can save the meat for yourself. Don’t worry about us.”

“It’s fine. It’s just some meat. Don’t worry about it.” Lin Ran smiled. She had no problems with her cousin, Lin Ming. On the contrary, she admired him quite a bit. At least, he would not be like Yu Niang and Lin Xue, who were muddle-headed.

In her previous life, because Lin Ran was busy, she did not have time to go home often. Most of the time, she did everything on her own, so she learned how to cook as well and was pretty good at it.

Lin Ming had originally planned to leave, but after smelling the fragrance of the food, he decided to stay.

Lin Ran only made two dishes, but they were still very full. Lin Ming touched his stomach and said in embarrassment, “Ran, your food is so delicious. Why didn’t I realize that you were so good at cooking in the past?”

“It’s not too late to know now.”

After eating and resting for a while, Lin Ming planned to go back. He still had to study in the afternoon and strive to pass the Elementary Scholar Examination.

“One moment.” Lin Ran stopped Lin Ming and went into the house to take out the paper she had bought in the morning. She handed it to Lin Ming and said, “This is my gift to you. Thank you for helping me so much.”

“Ran, I can’t take it. I’m older than you and we’re family, so it’s only right for me to help. How could I accept a gift for that?”

“I’ve already bought it. Please accept it. Oh right. There’s something else I forgot to tell you. Doctor Wu said he wants to take me in as his disciple. When my uncle comes back in a few days, I’ll have to trouble both of you to accompany me to see him about it.”

“Oh really?” Lin Ming could not believe his ears. When Lin Ran assured him it was the truth, he was delighted. He said, “Ran, this is a good opportunity for you, so you have to work hard. Even though there are rarely female physicians, once you’ve mastered the skill, you won’t have to worry about making a living. You can even teach your children and help them make a living in the future.”

“I know.” Lin Ran smiled and nodded.

After sending Lin Ming off, Lin Ran closed the courtyard door and returned to her room to rest. When she woke up, it was already afternoon. She carried her basket and went into the mountains to pick herbs again.

She had collected most of the medicine nearby. She decided to walk a little further and change to another mountain.

When they reached another mountain, Lin Ran was about to stop and rest when she heard a moan. She listened carefully for a while before walking toward the source of the sound.

In the grass not far away, Uncle Wang, the hunter from the village, was groaning in pain with his eyes closed. After Lin Ran checked, she found a wound on his leg. He must have been bitten by a poisonous snake.

From the looks of it, the wound was still new. He had probably just gotten bitten.

Without second thought, Lin Ran rolled up her sleeves and began to squeeze the poison for Uncle Wang.