To seduce her

Shen Yaochu never thought that he could survive.

The afterglow of the setting sun fell on the barren cliffs, coating the outline of the cliff with a layer of golden color.

Shen Yaochu's face was pale and her body was thin, as if she could be blown away by a gust of wind.

She stood on the edge of the cliff, her eyes empty and deep, as if she was making a final struggle with the despair in her heart.

Looking at the bottomless abyss beneath his feet, Shen Yaochu felt an inexplicable calm in his heart.

The torture of the illness made her physically and mentally exhausted, as if every day was a torment on her life.

Especially when Shen Yaochu saw Gao Yuchuan suffering every day because of her exhaustion, but he had to pretend nothing had happened in front of her and take care of her emotions, she couldn't bear it.

She knew that the cruelest thing would be to let him watch her die.

He will live in the shadow of her death for the rest of his life and will never be able to get out of it.

If it would make Gao Yuchuan so miserable, she would choose to end it all herself.

But the moment he stood on the edge of the cliff, countless images still flashed through Shen Yaochu's mind.

She thought of the happy times she had with Gao Yuchuan, BoBo and CiCi. All those laughter and warm scenes have now turned into pain in her heart.

Shen Yaochu stood on the edge of the cliff, as if the whole world had lost its color.

There was bottomless darkness below the cliff, which seemed like the entrance to another world, tempting her to step into it and end this endless pain and struggle.

The wind whistled past my ears, bringing with it the bleakness and desolation of the distant mountains and forests.

Shen Yaochu closed her eyes and let the cold wind mess up her hair.

Just as Shen Yaochu was about to take the last step, a deep and powerful voice disturbed her mind.

"Girl, the cliff is dangerous."

Shen Yaochu turned around and saw a man slowly walking towards her.

The man was of sturdy build, and although his temples were gray, his eyes were much brighter than those of ordinary people, and his gaze was deep and firm.

He was wearing coarse cloth and carrying a bamboo basket on his back. He had a warm smile on his face, as if it could dispel all sorrow.

"Girl, why are you standing in such a dangerous place?" The old Chinese doctor's voice was gentle and powerful, as if it carried some magical power.

Shen Yaochu was silent for a moment. She opened her mouth and wanted to say something, but found that her throat was choked and her voice was terribly hoarse.

"I'm...sick, seriously."

Shen Yaochu's voice was trembling and weak, with an unconcealable despair.

The man smiled slightly, as if he was used to it. He patted his backpack and said to Shen Yaochu, "There are always miracles in life. Coincidentally, I like to create miracles. I am an old Chinese doctor. If you have decided to give up, why not... let me try?"

Shen Yaochu was stunned. She saw that the old Chinese doctor's face was full of vicissitudes of life, but his eyes were shining with wisdom and kindness.

For some reason, those eyes always give people a sense of conviction.

"If you are willing to try, come with me. I live there and maybe you can find new hope there." The old Chinese doctor paused and said, "But the prerequisite is that you have the courage to live."

Shen Yaochu's eyes flickered slightly, and a hint of hesitation flashed across his heart.

She has always been sensitive to the smell of medicine. She can smell that the old Chinese doctor's body is soaked in the smell of medicine all year round.

No matter what the man's purpose is, the fact that he is a Chinese medicine practitioner should not be false.

Shen Yaochu thought for a moment and said, "I was exposed to radiation from heavy metal pollutants. Can you cure this?"

"I never care about these things." The old Chinese doctor knew that Shen Yaochu was questioning him, but he didn't feel offended at all. He just said: "As long as you are willing to live, there will always be hope of survival."

Does Shen Yaochu want to live?

Of course she wanted to be with Gao Yuchuan, Bobo and CiCi for the rest of her life. But experts in this field at home and abroad, around the world, have issued her a death warrant...

Seeing her hesitation, the old Chinese doctor said, "I don't charge money, but you have to work."

Shen Yaochu looked at him in confusion: "What kind of work?"

"You need to be my medicine boy." The old Chinese doctor explained, "I have a lot of patients, most of whom have difficult and complicated diseases and need to boil Chinese medicine."

Shen Yaochu pursed her lips and finally nodded: "Okay, I'll give it a try."

"..."

*****

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Shen Yaochu followed the old Chinese doctor and walked into the fog of the mountains.

They passed through dense woods, crossed fast-flowing streams, and finally came to a quiet valley.

As we walked deeper, a courtyard surrounded by mountains gradually came into view. The courtyard is not large, but it reveals traces of time and harmony with nature.

All around, the towering trees swayed gently in the night, making rustling sounds, like nature's lullaby, bringing peace of mind.

There are various herbs planted all around, and the air is filled with a faint medicinal fragrance, which is refreshing.

As far as the eye can see, a field of lush green herbs appears before your eyes.

Seeing this scene, Shen Yaochu was extremely surprised and felt as if he was in a dream.

The old Chinese doctor stopped and gently stroked a herb: "If you like, you will have to deal with them in the future!"

In the center of the courtyard, there is an ancient stone pavilion with a wooden table and several wooden stools. There are also some tea sets and books on the table, which looks very elegant.

Seeing the old Chinese doctor coming back, several young medicine boys called him "Master" with a smile.

The old Chinese doctor responded one by one: "These are all the medicine boys I saved. Coincidentally, many of them were encountered on the cliff where I saved you."

Shen Yaochu narrowed her eyes and said, "You are such a kind person."

"I'll do my best, it's my doctor's instinct."

Shen Yaochu sat down with the old Chinese doctor and flipped through the ancient medical book in front of him. After a while, other medicine boys brought them tea and some simple snacks.

Gradually, Shen Yaochu's heart began to calm down.

She looked at everything around her, feeling the tranquility and harmony. She seemed to be able to hear the sound of wind blowing through leaves, smell the mixed scent of soil and herbs, and feel the breath and pulse of nature.

At this moment, she felt as if she had merged into the mountains and forests and become one with nature.

This was probably the first time she felt her true self after leaving the Gao family, Gao Yuchuan and the children.

She likes this place. It's like she has a devout belief. The despair in Shen Yaochu's heart suddenly disintegrates gradually. A new expectation and hope gradually take root, and will sprout and grow one day...

Shen Yaochu blinked and looked at the old Chinese doctor: "I am willing to give it a try, so, should I call you 'Master' from now on?"

"..."