Chapter 1174: Don’t Learn From Your Grandpa
“I was unconscious for 20 years. The doctors all said that I wouldn’t wake up, but I still miraculously woke up. All of this is thanks to Xi Xi. The medicine Ah Xiao left behind must be for Xi Xi to save her life. I didn’t expect her to leave such precious medicine to me just to ask me to help you. I’m already in my 90s and won’t be able to live for long. It really wasn’t worth it for her to give me the medicine!” the old master continued.
Only then did Gu Zheng remember that Qiao Xi seemed to often go to Blue Dream Pavilion. That was the stronghold of the Medical Association. She went there for many days before coming to the Lu family to wake the old master up.
If that medicine was left behind by the divine physician, she could have taken it out to save the old master a long time ago. Why did she have to wait until now?
Perhaps this medicine was just recently developed to wake the old master up. If the divine physician had a medicine that could save the old master, why would he watch his good friend fall unconscious? Hence, Qiao Xi waking the old master up should be the divine physician’s idea.
Gu Zheng did not say what he was thinking. Old Master Lu had just woken up. At this moment, he closed his eyes tiredly. “Ah Zheng, go out first. Let Xi Xi in. I have something to tell her.”
Gu Zheng nodded, then walked out of the door and gestured for Qiao Xi to enter. Qiao Xi had just stepped in when Wang Liang walked out and closed the door.
At this moment, there were only two of them in the room. The old master pointed at the chair beside him and gestured for her to sit down. Then, he said earnestly, “Xi Xi, you’re still young and have a bright future ahead of you. Don’t learn from your grandfather.”
Qiao Xi sat obediently on the chair. She knew that the old master and her grandfather were friends, so she respected this old man very much. However, she did not understand the old master’s words.
Seeing that she was a little confused, Old Master Lu said with a serious expression, “Xi Xi, it’s not worth losing your life for anything.”
Qiao Xi’s pupils constricted abruptly. Could it be that the old master was talking about her detoxifying Gu Zheng’s poison? How did he know?
“Xi Xi, you’re kind-hearted, but you don’t owe anyone anything. There’s no need for you to sacrifice yourself for another person. Back then, in order to repay my kindness, your grandfather almost lost his life. Although he’s still alive, there’s no news of him.
“Ah Xiao is a responsible person. He wouldn’t abandon his disciples for no reason. He must have had a reason for leaving suddenly. I’m guessing that it might be related to him detoxifying Qingyun’s poison. I don’t want you to follow his path.
“You’re flesh and blood. You weren’t born to sacrifice for others. You don’t have to give up your life for another person.”
Old Master Lu took a deep breath, and his voice trembled slightly because of his sorrow. “Qingyun was my most beloved granddaughter. Her mother passed away early, so I kept her by my side to teach her. I watched her manage the company. I was also very sad when she passed away, but…
“But I don’t want anyone to lose their life because of Qingyun. If it’s possible, I’m willing to die for Qingyun. As long as she and Ah Xiao can be safe and sound, I’m willing to do anything. But she… won’t be able to live anymore.”
Qiao Xi’s eyes were slightly red, and she could not help but lower her eyes.
Old Master Lu sighed helplessly. “Now that you’re married to Ah Zheng, the relationship between the two of you must be very deep. I also know that you’re willing to make sacrifices for Ah Zheng, but you’re Ah Xiao’s disciple! Ah Xiao has already paid a painful price for Qingyun. I owe you. I can’t watch you sacrifice yourself for Ah Zheng anymore!
“Moreover, with Ah Zheng’s feelings for you, he definitely won’t agree to let you bear the consequences for him. If you die, his life will be meaningless.”
Qiao Xi remained silent. She was clearly aware in her heart that detoxifying Gu Zheng’s poison was equivalent to luring the poison into her body. However, she had a body that was immune to all poisons. Even if this poison was very strong, she would not suffer as much as Gu Zheng.
Old Master Lu was telling her not to hurt herself for Gu Zheng. Her grandfather’s life was already ruined. Old Master Lu did not want to see such a thing happen again. He had let her grandfather down, so he hoped that she could live safely and wait for her grandfather to return.
People had to love themselves first before they had the right to be loved. She knew these principles very well, but what about Gu Zheng?
“Xi Xi, I’m done talking. As for what you decide, it’s your choice. I have no right to interfere.” Old Master Lu frowned, and his tone carried a trace of helplessness.
Before Qiao Xi could answer, Old Master Lu suddenly asked, “Has your grandfather contacted you recently?”