Chapter 584 Master's Successor
Ye Shengge felt dejected. She had seen too many children spoiled by their families grow up. Little Mi'er was more dangerous than those people, precisely because she was doted on by so many, and her family background was so excellent. Such an environment could ruin her life with just one misstep.
If it were an ordinary family, she wouldn't be so anxious. But in reality, if she didn't rein her in now, it would be too late.
"It's not that serious. A child's well-being also has a lot to do with the people around them. Little Mi'er has no bad influences around her; how badly can she be corrupted?
Besides, she grew up in a privileged family. Some wilfulness and arrogance are normal. As long as her nature is kind and her mind is clear, there's nothing to fear."
Zi Yisheng understood his wife's worries, but he was very confident that his child wouldn't be spoiled.
Ye Shengge sighed. Perhaps she was just worrying too much.
"Alright, since you say so, I won't be so anxious for now. But you've seen that your daughter lacks patience in learning anything. This time, learning ballet is up to you. Please make sure she sticks with it. I'm not asking her to achieve any fame, just to persevere."
Anyone could say words, but only those who were personally responsible for educating and disciplining children understood how much effort it took. Her husband, as her father, had to share some of that burden.
"Mission guaranteed. I'll just have a good talk with her."
She waved her hand, signaling him to leave. She only wanted to see results.
Elder Fan, who had been away for a few days, suddenly returned home. Ever since Elder Dang's passing, the old man had become even more silent and worked harder, wishing he could spend every day at the pharmaceutical factory. Sometimes, even when a car was sent to pick him up, he wouldn't come home.
"Shengge, come here. Let me introduce you. This is Gou Han, and this is my little apprentice, Ye Shengge."
The two exchanged smiles and shook hands.
"Gou Han is, in essence, also my disciple, but he is the heir of the Gou family, a renowned family of traditional Chinese medicine. So, I had no need to poach him."
"Teacher Fan, once a teacher, always a teacher. In my heart, you are my master."
"Hahahaha, good. In any case, teaching you my skills isn't considered passing them on to an outsider. Besides, Old Gou and I have known each other since we were young."
The three of them sat in the pavilion. Although Ye Shengge had become a disciple, she was only interested in pharmacology and toxicology. She hadn't learned any of her master's other abilities, which made her feel somewhat unworthy of the title of Elder Fan's disciple.
"Come, let Shengge have a look first, then we can talk."
Gou Han clearly came from a family with strict etiquette. Before examining her, he washed his hands and placed a handkerchief on Ye Shengge's wrist. Coupled with the large glasses on his face, she felt a sense of detachment.
"Inadequate constitution, deficiency of heart blood. It can only be nourished, not cured."
These few words made Elder Fan frown, but Ye Shengge showed no reaction.
"You believe it can only be nourished and not cured?"
"Teacher Fan, you know that an inadequate constitution is a congenital condition, a sickness from the womb. Frankly, her heart is not fully developed. It's like someone born with a disability; you can't expect them to grow a new limb, can you?"
"An inadequate constitution is not a disability. You haven't learned this point well. Although congenital diseases cannot be treated to the same extent as normal individuals, they shouldn't lead to a weak body, imbalances in the internal organs, emotional distress, internal phlegm accumulation, malnourishment of the heart vessels, or invasion by external evils..."
Their debate was common in academic circles. Sometimes, when discussing medicinal theories, Ye Shengge would also argue heatedly with her two masters. But now, their debate was about superficial matters that she could still understand. As it progressed, it became like listening to heavenly scriptures.
Gu Miao poured tea for the three and listened attentively, even more so than Ye Shengge, who was only half-trained.