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After obtaining consent from Jin Hua's parents, Jin Hua's family will temporarily help with the farm work on Ruan's land, since Ruan Xiaojun will have to pretend to have foot and back pain for a while.

Because the rice seedlings in Ruanjiatian were grown using Lingquan water, they were not only taller but also thicker than those of other families, and were already ready for transplanting.

With Jin Erniu's help, Ruan Xiaohai finished planting on his two mu of land in just two days.

These past few days, Jin Hua's job has been to accompany Ruan Mumu to town to buy groceries or some items needed for building a house. Jin Guang is responsible for cutting three baskets of fresh grass every day to feed the horses. Yang Fang sometimes goes to the fields to help out, and sometimes goes to Chen Donglan's house to help cook lunch.

Ruan Mumu paid Jin Erniu 25 coins a day, the same rate as a long-term laborer, Yang Fang and Jin Hua 15 coins a day, and Jin Guang only 5 coins a day. Of course, Ruan Mumu also provided food and lodging for the whole family. As a result, Jin Erniu's family had a considerable income.

During this period, the Jin Erniu family and the Ruan family got along well and became more and more familiar with each other.

Meanwhile, Ruan Xiaojun and Jinhua's feelings for each other deepened without them even realizing it. He found himself growing to like Jinhua, this kind and hardworking girl, and every time he saw her, a warm feeling would well up in his heart.

That evening, as the sun set, its afterglow bathed every corner of the village. After finishing his dinner, Doctor Liu walked briskly toward the Ruan family's house. He felt a surge of anticipation and excitement, for he wanted to discuss the matter of opening a clinic with Ruan Mumu once more.

When he arrived at the Ruan family's house, the Jin family had just finished dinner. They were sitting around the table, chatting happily. Everyone was somewhat surprised by Dr. Liu's arrival, but they also showed him a warm welcome.

"Dr. Liu, have you had dinner yet?" Ruan Mumu greeted Dr. Liu warmly as soon as she saw him.

"Oh, thank you, I've already eaten. I came here today to discuss the clinic with you further. I was wondering if you have some free time now?" Dr. Liu replied with a smile.

“Of course, that’s exactly what I was thinking of discussing with you! By the way, Dr. Liu, I was just about to take this opportunity to discuss something with you. Didn’t you mention before that you wanted to find an apprentice? I wonder if you have found a suitable candidate?” Ruan Mumu said, looking at Dr. Liu expectantly.

Hearing this, Doctor Liu couldn't help but show a hint of urgency and asked, "Oh? Is that so? Then I've come at just the right time! As for the apprentice, I haven't actually found a suitable person yet! I wonder if you have any recommendations, Mu Mu?"

Ruan Mumu turned to Jin Erniu and his wife, smiling, and said, "Uncle Jin, Aunt Jin, what do you think of Jin Guang learning medicine from Doctor Liu? I think Jin Guang is a very hardworking and intelligent child. If he can learn medicine from Doctor Liu, he will definitely achieve something in the future. In this way, he will have a skill, and his life will naturally be better. Doctor Liu, what do you think of Jin Guang? Would you be willing to consider it?"

Upon hearing Ruan Mumu's question, Jin Erniu and Yang Fang's faces lit up with surprise and delight. They looked at Ruan Mumu with gratitude in their eyes. Then, they turned their gaze to Doctor Liu, waiting expectantly for his answer.

Jin Erniu could hardly believe his ears. He cautiously asked Doctor Liu, "Doctor Liu, would you be willing to take Xiao Guang as your apprentice?" His voice trembled slightly, as if he was afraid of receiving a negative answer.

Dr. Liu smiled and nodded, replying, "As long as Jin Guang is willing, I naturally have no problem with it." His tone was firm yet gentle, which reassured people.

Hearing this, Yang Fang was so moved she almost cried. She gently nudged Jin Guang, urging him to step forward and approach Doctor Liu. Jin Guang was a clever and quick-witted child; he understood his mother's meaning. Without hesitation, he knelt down with a thud and kowtowed deeply to Doctor Liu. In his childish but firm voice, he said, "Disciple greets Master."

Dr. Liu had been in this village for ten years and was quite familiar with the people and events there. He knew Jin Guang was a bright, diligent, and studious child, and therefore had always had a good impression of him. Originally, he had planned to observe Jin Guang further, but he hadn't expected the boy to be so quick-witted, immediately kowtowing and performing the traditional apprenticeship ceremony. Seeing Jin Guang's alertness and quick reaction, Dr. Liu was secretly pleased, thinking that this child would surely achieve great things in the future.

Doctor Liu smiled and helped Jin Guang up, patting him on the shoulder and saying, "Good boy, from today onwards, you are my apprentice. Study medicine diligently and don't let me down!"

Jin Guang nodded vigorously, his eyes shining with determination. He knew this was a rare opportunity, and he would study hard to live up to his master's expectations.

"Congratulations, Dr. Liu, on finding such a promising seedling today," Ruan Mumu said to Dr. Liu with a smile. Her voice was clear and melodious, full of joy and blessings.

"Then I have to thank you for your help, Mumu, haha!" Dr. Liu also laughed heartily. His laughter was cheerful and unrestrained, as if the whole room was filled with his joy.

"To celebrate Dr. Liu gaining a new student today, I have a gift for you. Please wait a moment!" Ruan Mumu said before entering the room. Her steps were light and cheerful, as if she couldn't wait to give Dr. Liu a surprise.

A moment later, Ruan Mumu came out of the room, holding a bottle of spiritual spring water in a clear glass bottle. The bottle was crystal clear, and the liquid inside was transparent; this was the amount she collected every day.

"Mumu, what's in there? And is that a bottle?" Doctor Liu stared in surprise at the things in Ruan Mumu's hands, unable to contain his curiosity. His eyes were wide open, filled with doubt and amazement.

Ruan Mumu smiled mysteriously, not answering Dr. Liu's question, but instead handing him the bottle. Dr. Liu carefully took the bottle and examined the liquid inside closely.

Ruan Mumu smiled and pointed to the glass bottle tightly held in Doctor Liu's hand, explaining gently, "This is called a glass bottle, which can be thought of as a bottle made of glass. However, it is more durable and transparent than glass, so we can call it glass. And inside this glass bottle is the medicine I mentioned to you before. Although it cannot guarantee a complete cure for all diseases, its restorative effect is absolutely top-notch and will not disappoint you. This is the gift I specially prepared for you!"

Upon hearing this, Dr. Liu was startled, a hint of doubt and surprise flashing in his eyes. He looked at the liquid in the bottle, thinking: This just looks like ordinary water, how can it claim to cure all diseases? Oh, wait, Mu Mu just said that even if it can't cure all diseases, it will have a strong restorative effect, which is already quite astonishing.

Unable to suppress his curiosity, Dr. Liu asked eagerly, "Mumu, can this be drunk directly?"

Ruan Mumu smiled and nodded, encouragingly saying, "Of course you can. You can try it and experience its effects for yourself."

Dr. Liu eagerly grabbed a teacup and poured a cup of water into it, filling the glass bottle to about a quarter full.

"Hey, Dr. Liu, wait a moment." After saying that, Ruan Mumu went back into the room, took out a mirror about 20 centimeters in diameter, and handed it to Dr. Liu.

"This thing is a bronze mirror? Ah, no, no, bronze mirrors are yellow. This should be similar to the glass bottle from before, except that the reflection in this one is so clear. The figure in the mirror is me, right?" Doctor Liu asked, pointing at the mirror with an incredulous look.

Ruan Mumu nodded and then said, "Remember what you look like in the mirror now. After you drink that water, take another look and compare the before and after. You'll then know the effect."

Upon hearing this, Dr. Liu felt a surge of excitement. He stared wide-eyed at the mirror in his hand, trying his best to keep his expression calm, but his slightly trembling hands betrayed his inner anticipation and nervousness.

He gripped the mysterious mirror tightly, as if it were a key to an unknown world. His gaze lingered on his reflection through the mirror, trying to imprint his current appearance deeply into his mind.

He silently told himself to calm down and not let excessive excitement cloud his judgment. However, when his fingers gently caressed the mirror, the sensation made his heartstrings tighten again.

Ruan Mumu's words were like a pebble thrown into a lake, creating ripples. She seemed to possess some kind of magical power, capable of changing a person's appearance. And all of this would be revealed after he drank that cup of water.

Dr. Liu took a deep breath, carefully put down the mirror, picked up the teacup, and drank the liquid in one gulp. He felt a cool sensation in his throat, followed by a strange power spreading through his body.

He closed his eyes, waiting for the change to happen. Time ticked by, his heart pounded faster, and his breathing became rapid. Finally, he slowly opened his eyes, picked up the mirror again, and carefully examined his face.

The person in the mirror showed a very obvious change. The fine lines on his face seemed to have been smoothed out, making him look ten years younger instantly. His mental state was also much better, as if he had returned to his spirited and ambitious youth.

Over the years, he deliberately suppressed his temper and didn't care too much about his appearance. He quietly retreated to this small mountain village, abandoning those turbulent years and living a peaceful life. Now, looking at himself in the mirror, just as he looked when he left that place, he is filled with mixed emotions.

All these changes astonished Dr. Liu, who even wondered if he was hallucinating. But the facts were undeniable.

The crowd who had been observing for a long time were all stunned by the changes in Doctor Liu's appearance. If they hadn't seen it with their own eyes, who would have believed that such a big change could happen in such a short period of time?

They all started discussing it, and the room was filled with exclamations of surprise and doubt.

"Shh..." Just then, Ruan Mumu suddenly gestured for everyone to be quiet, and then whispered, "Please keep this a secret. This is one of our secret weapons for opening a clinic in the future, and it cannot be easily revealed. Doctor Liu, you must quietly conceal your current changes so that the secret is not discovered by others."

She knew that if this secret were to leak out, it would definitely cause unnecessary trouble. Therefore, she had to remind everyone to keep it a secret in advance.

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately understood Ruan Mumu's meaning and nodded repeatedly, indicating that they would keep the secret. Doctor Liu naturally understood the seriousness of the matter even more, so he solemnly nodded and said, "I will definitely keep this secret."

After all, if such a miraculous thing were to spread, it would likely cause a huge uproar, especially since that person in the capital would definitely come looking for it, and then I would no longer have any peace and quiet.