Not following the expected path? Reborn and unexpectedly married to a demon.

Fei Zhiyou praised, "Your judgment and intuition were spot on. She really was a girl, and not just a girl, but a kind-hearted and beautiful one."

Jin Wuchen looked at her without saying a word.

She wasn't wearing that dress, but it looked like it had been worn for a long time.

This is quite consistent with her personality.

The two men did not approach or disturb her until all the beggars had left.

Seeing that Jin Wuchen showed no intention of stepping forward, Fei Zhiyou asked in confusion, "Why aren't you going forward?"

There's no reason why, I just don't want to.

Just as Jin Wuchen was about to leave, a little beggar stumbled up to her and grabbed her clothes, begging for help.

The woman helped him up, and saw that the child had a bleeding gash on his stomach.

She quickly cleaned his wound and sprinkled the medicine powder on it, and the bleeding stopped soon.

She then looked around and, finding no suitable cloth, naturally came upon Jin Wuchen and his companion.

She didn't seem to mind, and finally her gaze settled on the hem of her dress.

She used a dagger to cut a slit in the hem of her dress, tore off a long strip, and used it to bandage the little beggar's wound.

Watching her fluid movements, Fei Zhiyou asked Jin Wuchen, who was staring intently, "Is this how she saved you?"

Jin Wuchen observed that her actions and demeanor were indeed very similar to those of back then.

"You two have been standing here for so long, is there something you need?" The woman finished packing her things and walked up to the two of them.

"We were deeply moved by your kindness and compassion, young master. You lingered here for a little longer than expected, even though it only cost a copper coin. We are inspired and would like to emulate you and do our part in the best we can."

Fei Zhiyou then launched into a torrent of heartfelt words.

Upon hearing that they wanted to help, the woman's guard lowered slightly. "I'm dressed as a man just for convenience when I'm out. My name is Zhuxi, you can just call me by my name."

Her directness surprised Fei Zhiyou. "Dr. Zhuxi, your temperament is certainly straightforward and frank."

"I've been here for a while now, but I've never seen you two before. Where are you from?" Zhuxi asked.

"We came from Jiangzhou; our family owns a pharmacy here, so we came to take a look."

Seeing that Jin Wuchen didn't speak, Fei Zhiyou knew that he didn't want to expose the truth between the two.

He then found an excuse, saying that since they had just met, Jin Wuchen had countless ways to repay a debt of gratitude, and there was no need to bring up that matter.

He kept what he did very well a secret at the time, and it might not be a good thing if Zhuxi found out.

"The pharmacy is great! This place is rich in all kinds of medicinal herbs, which is why I came here. Many of the herbs are only available here; the ones found elsewhere are of better quality."

Zhuxi is interested in the pharmacy business.

"Has Doctor Zhuxi ever been to Jiangzhou? The medicines in Jiangzhou pharmacies are quite good," Fei Zhiyou asked tentatively.

"Jiangzhou is very prosperous and bustling. I visited it once when I was wandering, but I didn't stay for long."

Zhu Xi frankly admitted.

"When did you go? Did you see the most beautiful scenery in Jiangzhou?" Fei Zhiyou continued chatting with Zhuxi.

"I don't remember the exact time, but it must have been when the flowers were just blooming last year. When I left, I think it wasn't yet the rainy season. I heard that it rained heavily in Jiangzhou later."

"It doesn't seem like the season is quite right yet, why don't you stay a little longer?"

Zhu Xi waved her hand and said, "Because I had no money, and it was not easy to live in Jiangzhou. The place I stayed was a dilapidated house that was given away for free. Later, the house collapsed, and since I didn't have much money, I left."

"Dr. Zhuxi has been doing good deeds all along, and I guess he's doing the same in Jiangzhou. I wonder if he's encountered any particularly special patients there."

"Why do you ask that?" Zhu Xi asked back.

"Because my family also owns a pharmacy in Jiangzhou, I'm not going to miss any opportunity to sell medicine," Fei Zhiyou laughed.

“I see. But most of my patients are poor beggars like me, or people I have a connection with. I’m afraid they can’t support your shop’s business.”

Zhuxi spoke earnestly.

"As for whether there were any special patients, there probably were, but I didn't remember them much. We were just casual acquaintances, and we might never see each other again in this lifetime. It would be too much trouble to remember so many."

Fei Zhiyou glanced at Jin Wuchen, his eyes saying, "You've been looking for him for so long, remembering him for so long, but he never intended to remember you."

Jin Wuchen, on the contrary, felt that if Zhu Xi were to live a life of saving people as she pleased, it would be normal for her not to remember him.

That suits her name perfectly; she's like a stream, flowing everywhere but never stopping for anyone.

Fei Zhiyou said, "I hit it off immediately with Doctor Zhuxi. I wonder if I would have the honor of becoming friends with you?"

"Why be friends? We might never see each other again."

Zhuxi didn't think it made any sense.

“There’s a benefit. If you can’t find the medicinal herbs to save lives, the pharmacy can help. As the owner, they can give you the lowest price,” Jin Wuchen suddenly said.

"you……"

Fei Zhiyou gritted his teeth. This guy actually used his things to do favors, even though it wasn't like he owed the guy a life-saving grace.

Besides, is that girl the kind of person who would agree to anything just for a benefit?

They weren't afraid of offending others.

"Really?" Zhu Xi stared wide-eyed at Jin Wuchen and Fei Zhiyou, clearly thinking this was a good deal.

Fei Zhiyou was puzzled. How did Jin Wuchen know that this girl would be interested in such a benefit?

Jin Wuchen was actually thinking about how Chu Luo would view this issue.

A slight smile appeared on his lips as he thought of Chu Luo; he remembered Chu Luo's views on money.

She doesn't particularly like money itself, but having money allows her to do many things far beyond its intrinsic value, such as saving more lives.

Why refuse?

Zhu Xi stared at his smile, momentarily stunned.

“Of course, I’m willing to serve Doctor Zhuxi,” Fei Zhiyou said with a smile, interrupting Zhuxi’s gaze at Jin Wuchen.

"You won't feel awkward, will you?" Zhu Xi noticed the way Fei Zhiyou looked at Jin Wuchen.

"No, I thought that would be too mercenary and abrupt for Doctor Zhuxi."

If Fei Zhiyou had known earlier that this was how he could befriend her, he wouldn't have gone through all this trouble.

"How could that be? Money has its uses. Even Tao Yuanming could bend his back for five pecks of rice. What am I? Nothing else matters. As long as I can save lives, I won't be bound by formalities. Just don't think it's vulgar."

Zhu Xi smiled frankly, meaning that even if you think it's vulgar, she doesn't care.

Fei Zhiyou and Jin Wuchen treated Zhu Xi to a meal at the best restaurant in Peiyuan Ridge, and also learned each other's addresses.

After Zhu Xi left, Fei Zhiyou asked Jin Wuchen, "Are you sure she's the one who stopped your bleeding and saved you in the rainy night?"

Jin Wuchen said, "Everything matches perfectly, and it's just like what I imagined. There's absolutely no flaw."

Seeing his expression, Fei Zhiyou asked, "Is there a 'but'?"

Jin Wuchen nodded. "I'm not sure."

"Huh? What's wrong? Aren't you being too paranoid? I've already checked the medicine powder she gave to others, and it was all the right medicine for their symptoms. She's definitely a doctor."

Jin Wuchen remained silent.

"You're probably a bit flustered because you can't find Chu Luo. Later, you might want to go check on that dress; after all, you were both masked and didn't have much contact."

Jin Wuchen nodded in agreement; he did indeed find himself somewhat absent-minded.

When he saw Zhu Xi doing these rescue things, he would often think of Chu Luo.