Chapter 6: Waste_1

It must be said, these four subordinates guessed right to some extent.

Although Qiao Xiaren was adopted by a mysterious old doctor from a young age, she was also sent up the mountain by her biological parents. Her biological parents lived at the foot of the mountain in Shanshui Town, but Qiao Xiaren had not descended the mountain for seventeen whole years, naturally never meeting her so-called biological parents.

Her master told her that her father had accrued massive debts due to a gambling addiction which her mother could not withstand, spending all day in tears. Unable to care for Xiaren, her father simply sent the baby still in swaddling clothes up the mountain, and that's when her master took her as a disciple.

It is said that from the moment she was born, she was different from other children in the village, her skin snow-white and translucent, nothing like the other wrinkly babies.

Before her rebirth, she was unaware of her own origins, and always thought her parents were the resentful couple who lived at the foot of the mountain. Only later did she find out she was adopted.

As for why she bore the surname Qiao, it was also a whim by her master, who saw the word on a handkerchief in her swaddle and simply named her Qiao.

At this time, Qiao Xiaren did not know that this 'Qiao' character would be closely related to her future.

"Xiaren girl, are you sure you want to treat Master Si's sister's illness? This is not a joke. Have you thought about what consequences you'll face if you fail to cure Si Zhilan's illness?"

All eyes in the room naturally fell on Qiao Xiaren, whether they were looks of awe or skepticism, nothing could shake Qiao Xiaren. With eight years of experience in the entertainment industry in her past life, she had developed an invulnerable fortitude, impervious to remarks and resilient to slander.

No matter what kind of comments, even if someone openly called her a vixen, she could remain calm and even indifferent.

How could this be a girl not yet seventeen? The subordinates muttered to themselves in secret admiration.

"Don't worry, master. If my medical skills are insufficient, I will accept the punishment myself," Qiao Xiaren said firmly, causing her master to say no more, but that previously vocal subordinate chuckled and spoke up.

"Girl, don't be afraid, even if you don't cure Master Si, he won't really punish you. It's a civilized age now, not ancient times where every dispute leads to violence. Besides, our Master Si, although he often has a cold face and seems difficult to approach, is actually a very good person."

Upon hearing this, Qiao Xiaren only smiled.

Si Limo having subordinates who instinctively defend him showed his high prestige. Generally, such people, aside from being more capable, are also truly formidable men, not the "good person" as described by his subordinates.

Qiao Anchu heard this and was somewhat dissatisfied. Was she really going to let Qiao Xiaren snatch away this great opportunity? It was so frustrating! She wanted to say something, but was interrupted by her master.

"Anchu, go back to your room and read."

Seeing her master's stern gaze, Qiao Anchu was furious inside, biting her lip and looking unwilling. How could she have expected that Qiao Xiaren, so foolish and clumsy, could replace her? Had her master gone mad?

Watching Qiao Anchu's departing figure, Qiao Xiaren's lips curved into an inscrutable smile. Annoyed already? There would be more to infuriate her in the future.

Qiao Xiaren withdrew her gaze, only to see the subordinate now smiling honestly at her: "Xiaren, just come with us. This time, Master Si's sister is all relying on you. If Zhilan gets better, Master Si will definitely not mistreat you."

Her master waved his hand: "Go on, girl, I'm a bit tired. We'll wait for you to come back for dinner, I'll go rest in my room for a while."

Qiao Xiaren said nothing but took her master's hand, his hand full of calluses, rough yet warm. She silently sighed in her heart, her master's health was really failing.

"Master, I definitely won't let you down," Qiao Xiaren's tone was soft, conveying a sense of determination.

Turning towards the subordinates, Qiao Xiaren said, "I'll change my clothes first, please wait for me in the courtyard."

They nodded in understanding, returning to the dilapidated courtyard, their upright figures unexpectedly adorning the rundown courtyard with their presence.

Her master watched Qiao Xiaren's departing figure, his cloudy yet perceptive eyes emitting a hint of brightness. Xiaren, this lifetime's destiny, has to be changed by you.

Qiao Xiaren went straight back to her room but saw Qiao Anchu standing at her door, arms folded, chin slightly raised, looking down at her in arrogance. Qiao Anchu had always been prideful, feeling so superior that she thought no one deserved to stand beside her.

"Sister, do you need something?"

Qiao Xiaren's posture and tone were somewhat casual, her eyes dark and intense, covered by a thin, translucent veil, making them unreadable.

"Give me the chance to go to Master Si's place!"

Listening to Qiao Anchu's commanding tone, Qiao Xiaren just glanced at her currently arrogant demeanor and lightly said, "On what grounds?"

This woman, used to bullying her before, thought it was entitled for her to make such a demand? Heh.

Qiao Anchu thought Qiao Xiaren would meekly comply, and did not expect her to dismissively reject her while provocatively asking: On what grounds?

This useless waste, how dare she challenge me?