"Medical Clinic?" Qing Luan immediately woke up upon hearing those words. She understood their situation and quickly sat up, saying, "I'm fine, we..."
Qin'er, seeing her get up, became anxious and said, "Miss, don't worry. The doctor won't ask for your money. Just focus on getting better!"
"Why?" Qing Luan asked in confusion.
"You saved the Lin Family Boy, so of course they want to thank you," an elegant old man with a white beard in a blue robe explained with a smile. "Moreover, your illness came about because you helped him; it's only right that they take care of you."
"Doctor Yun," Qin'er bowed respectfully and asked with concern, "How is my lady's condition...?"
"Don't worry. Your lady is just overly fatigued. She tensed up and then relaxed, causing her to sweat excessively, which led to her illness. A few doses of medicine will have her back on her feet soon," Doctor Yun reassured her, nodding at the loyal maid with a hint of appreciation in his eyes.
"Thank you, Doctor Yun," Qin'er quickly expressed her gratitude before turning to Qing Luan and saying, "Miss, I'll go get the medicine."
"Okay!" Qing Luan nodded. Leaning against the bed, she reached out to touch Tide's little face and noticed that since she had woken up, Tide hadn't said a word and looked somewhat strange. Concerned, she asked, "Little Tide, what's wrong? Are you hungry?"
"Wah..." As soon as she asked, it started pouring. "Sister, don't leave Tide! Tide will be good and listen! Wuwu... Grandma doesn't want Tide anymore; Sister doesn't want Tide either! Wuwu..." The child's fear erupted at that moment, crying uncontrollably.
"Tide," Qing Luan realized from her words that the child had already grasped the concept of life and death. Heartbroken, she reached out to hold her close to the edge of the bed and tightly embraced her, tears welling in her eyes as she said, "Little Tide is my treasure; I can't lose you no matter what happens. Don't worry; wherever I go, I will take you with me. Please don't cry; it breaks my heart!"
"Wuwu..." Tide said nothing more but buried herself in Qing Luan's arms and cried bitterly, releasing all her grievances, anxieties, and fears.
"Doctor Yun, I'm sorry for making you witness this," Qing Luan said after settling Tide down and noticing that Doctor Yun was still standing nearby. She smiled apologetically at him.
"He's a kind child," Doctor Yun said, his eyes filled with pity. He turned to Qing Luan and asked, "Actually, I just have a few questions for you, Miss. I wonder if you..."
"Please, Doctor Yun, go ahead. I will answer without holding back!" Qing Luan thought she understood what he wanted to ask—her involvement in saving the boy.
"Then forgive my bluntness," Doctor Yun inquired with curiosity, "How did you know that the young man from the Lin family could still be saved?"
"Well..." Qing Luan pondered. She couldn't just tell him about modern first aid techniques. After a moment of consideration, she replied, "I live by the sea, and I've seen my elders rescue drowning people like that since I was young. They always said that when someone falls into the water, they are often just temporarily unconscious due to being waterlogged. As long as you can expel the water, they will be fine... I couldn't bear to see that woman crying her heart out, so I decided to give it a try!"
"Trying is good," Doctor Yun remarked with a sense of empathy. "If the Lin couple were to lose their son, I doubt they would be able to carry on."
"Ah!?" Qing Luan was taken aback by his words.
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