Chapter 452: Chapter 452: Grandpa Liu Yang Pays a Personal Visit
"I knew it, you still care about your sister despite not showing it much. Siblings share a bond, which I can understand. Yes, they’ve pretty much dealt with everything over there, so no one will bother them anymore. I just came from the construction site; it’s bustling with activity. If it keeps up at this rate, the deadline will be met in less than 20 days."
"That’s great to hear. With that, my sister can truly be at ease. What’s next for us, then? Is there anything we need to do about the construction site?"
"I’ve told you before, whether it’s the construction site or the village committee, you don’t need to worry about any of that. Just focus on your own business. Speaking of which, I saw that old man talking to you earlier. What was that about? Was he here for a check-up? And he seemed quite unfamiliar; I don’t recall seeing him around the village before."
"Hehe, that’s my grandfather."
When Liu Yang said this, Liu Zheng suddenly stood up, looking at him in surprise.
Liu Yang’s grandfather? Then that must be Liu Jiaxin’s grandfather as well, no wonder he seemed so familiar? But he hadn’t seen him before.
"What did you say? Your grandfather? You little rascal, why didn’t you tell me sooner? Where is he now? What’s his location?"
As he spoke, he hurried outside, and Liu Zheng realized that the clinic was now empty. He quickly went to the door and glanced outside, where the old man was slowly walking ahead.
Although he appeared to be quite old, judging by his posture and gait, he was still vigorously striding forward, far from being decrepit or frail.
"My grandfather just dropped by to see me. I haven’t seen him since I graduated from college and started my apprenticeship in your clinic, so he was a bit concerned. He came over, and when he saw you, he knew and didn’t want to bother me anymore, so he left."
"You’re making too much fuss, kid. We can’t treat the old man that way, can we? Just wait here; I’ll call him back right now."
Even though Liu Zheng had not met him before, remembering what he had heard about the old man’s reputation and his relationship to him, he couldn’t let this opportunity slip by.
"Old sir, old sir!"
Liu Zheng ran ahead and, standing behind the elderly man, started calling out to him. Upon hearing Liu Zheng, the old man slowly stopped and turned to look at him.
He noticed the old man’s kindly and benevolent appearance, with completely gray hair and beard. When the old man saw Liu Zheng, he just smiled slightly and nodded in acknowledgment.
"Old sir, are you Liu Yang’s grandfather? And are you Liu Jiaxin’s grandfather?"
"Dr. Liu, just like what Da Ming said, I had heard about you from Jiaxin before. Initially, I was somewhat disdainful and puzzled. What kind of doctor operates in a small village clinic with such reputed medical skills? But meeting you today has truly shown me your talent. Impressive, truly impressive."
"You flatter me, sir. I’ve just gotten back and didn’t even know you were here. How could you rush off like this? Come now, come with me back inside."
"No need, no need. I know you’re juggling many roles, and besides overseeing this clinic, you’re also serving as the village head, so I wouldn’t want to bother you with my presence."
"What bother? Usually, we only have a few patients, and they’re quickly dealt with. There’s nothing troublesome. I had always wanted to pay a visit to you after hearing so much from Liu Yang. Now that you’ve come today, there’s no way I’m letting you leave. There’s so much I want to learn from you."
Liu Zheng was not about to let this perfect opportunity pass, so he eagerly approached and took the old man’s arm, saying warmly. The old man nodded in satisfaction, knowing that he wouldn’t be able to dissuade such genuine enthusiasm.
"Hehe, alright then since you are so insistently courteous, I shall acquiesce to your wishes. I truly had nothing pressing today, and having talked with him for a while, I only just decided to leave upon seeing you arrive."
"Come, sir, this way please."
As he spoke, he followed the old man back into the clinic.
At this moment, Liu Yang stood up from his seat and looked at them.
"Grandpa, I told you, my master is a very warm person, hospitable and keen on learning. Even though I’m just his apprentice, we often discuss issues together. There was really no need for you to leave."
"Ah, I understand young people’s world well enough. As an old man, I don’t wish to intrude anymore."
"Now, now, you can’t say that. How can you call it intruding? Every word from you is a gem of wisdom for us. Please, come and sit over here."
While speaking, Liu Zheng led the old man to sit opposite him on the sofa, then went to prepare a cup of tea and placed it beside him.
"Sir, I apologize for the simple conditions here, and I don’t have any fine tea to offer, so I’ve just made do with what I have. Normally I just drink plain water, even this tea was given to me by a villager after treating him."
"Hmm, if the people from the village are willing to offer such genuine gifts, it shows that they truly regard you as one of their own. This alone is valuable and indeed quite rare."
