Silly Bride novel (Winnie and Xavier)

“I want you to see if I have a talent for acupuncture,” Winnie repeated sincerely. “If possible, I would like to learn acupuncture from you, Old Mr. Xander.”

“You want to learn acupuncture?” The shock in Sebastian’s eyes was quickly replaced by calmness as he explained patiently, “Young lady, acupuncture isn’t as easy as you think it is. It isn’t like how you see it on television. You can’t just randomly inject acupuncture needles. You have to be familiar with all the acupoints in the body, and you have to know them by heart. You also need a lot of practice. Prior to that, you also have to study traditional medicine. Acupuncture is a part of traditional medicine. It does not exist independently outside of traditional medicine.”

He went on, “You must know that most of the doctors you see now, be it in traditional or modern medicine, gained their medical knowledge when they were in university. Generally, they have to study for five consecutive years for their master’s, and if they wish to continue to get a Ph.D., the housemanship at hospitals would take a few years at least. It is definitely not an easy task. If it really is as easy as you think it is, then my grandchildren wouldn’t be so against me. Isn’t that right?”

Sebastian advised her earnestly. Winnie also listened to him sincerely.

“Old Mr. Xander, I understand everything that you just said. However, there is no limit to learning, and I’m not that old yet. If you’re willing to teach me, I’m sure that with my diligence, time won’t be an issue. I understand your concerns, but we’ve just met. We don’t know much about each other, so you might think that I’m just being impulsive, but I don’t usually make decisions in the spur of the moment, and this definitely isn’t a joke. You do have a point though. It takes a great effort, a huge amount of resources, and time to nurture an outstanding traditional medicine practitioner. As someone who has no experience in the field of traditional medicine, I don’t wish to waste your time and effort either. That’s why I want you to test me to see if I have talent in this field. If it’s proven that I’m not cut out for this, then I won’t have to waste my efforts.”

Winnie was extremely eloquent, concise, and sincere when she said that. It genuinely seemed that she wasn’t making this decision rashly.

When Sebastian noted the sincerity in her eyes, he was reminded of his talented but reluctant granddaughter.

All of a sudden, he had a slight change of heart. He asked solemnly, “Then, why do you want to learn acupuncture from me? Is it because of your husband?”

Winnie nodded. She admitted, “Yes. I want to save my husband, but that is not the only reason why I want to learn acupuncture from you. My husband is in his current state only because he tried to save me. Now, he’s going through something that he shouldn’t have to go through at all. There are many others like him in the world. Perhaps they are even more kindhearted than him, and maybe they lead tougher lives. To be frank, I have sufficient economic means myself, and I’m definitely not learning acupuncture from you to feed my family. I hope that one day in the future, I can apply my knowledge when it’s truly needed to save lives, just like those who have saved and helped me when I needed it the most back then. I once went to look for them, but they told me that they didn’t need me to repay them. If I could help the kind and needy, it would be considered a way of repaying them. I remembered their words.”

“Saving lives and helping the kind and needy!” Sebastian nodded his head in approval. When he looked at Winnie again, he was already quite impressed.

“In modern society, many young people are stressed out. There aren’t many like you who yearn for spiritual advancement. It’s rare that you even want to repay others for their kindness. People like you are truly hard to find!”

“Then, are you willing to give me a chance?” Winnie wasn’t proud after Sebastian praised her. Instead, she maintained a sincere attitude toward him.

“Well, we have to see if you have the talent. When your husband comes over later, you can observe by the side while I perform a check-up on him. Now, I have to see my granddaughter.”

“Thank you for the opportunity, Old Mr. Xander. Go ahead and meet Ms. Xenhall. I’ll wait in the courtyard.”

Sebastian nodded. “All right.”

After watching Sebastian enter the room, Winnie immediately whipped out her phone and searched for the basics of traditional medicine.

She was a fast reader and had an almost photographic memory. In less than an hour, she had completely memorized the entire “Basics of Contemporary Traditional Medicine.”

Because she was extremely focused on her task, she was completely unaware of how much time had passed. She didn’t even notice when Sebastian stood right behind her.

Sebastian was surprised by Winnie’s actions.

He thought that she would be playing mobile games, watching videos, or reading novels on her phone.

He did not expect that she would be reading the “Basics of Contemporary Traditional Medicine.”

“How is it? Can you understand it?”

Winnie was shocked when she suddenly heard Sebastian’s voice.

However, she quickly regained her composure, stood up, and answered honestly, “It’s all right. The version that I found was one that was easiest to comprehend, so it’s not too difficult to understand it.”

“Is that so?” A smile finally appeared on Sebastian’s face. “Then, why don’t I test you?”

“Please do.”

“Okay. Let me ask you: how would you summarize the basic theories of traditional medicine?”

Before Sebastian began, Winnie had already put her phone away. At that moment, she gave him the correct answer without hesitation.

life activities and diseases. These include

you’re able to memorize it easily. However, this is just the surface level. You’re not even considered a beginner. Now, let me

of the five evolutive phases and six climatic factors. It is the study of the natural world, including how astrology, meteorology, and climatic changes affect one’s health and diseases. The five evolutive

Winnie’s answer was spot-on. Sebastian was impressed and astonished by her good memory. “How much of the book have you read? Could it

the last page by the time you

taken aback. “You

a decent memory, so I have already

bragging, are you?” Sebastian was in

me,” Winnie replied. She then opened the e-book on her phone

to test her on. He asked her about

had perfectly memorized and recited the

child, you really have a photographic

was extremely fascinated by Winnie. “Come with

words, the sound of a car braking to a halt could be

Josiah’s

“Your friend must have brought your husband over. Why don’t

Winnie responded.

Josiah, and Louis had already gotten

door, Xavier’s gaze hadn’t left her face for even one

immediately embraced her. He wrapped her in his

Dumbo, I

since we last met? Hurry up. Let go of me. This is Old Mr.

won’t. I don’t care whose house this is. You will always be my

speechless. She stepped on

forcefully that Xavier relented and heeded her words. It was just a short walk, but he still insisted

shrug him off, she had no choice but

Mr. Xander, this is my husband,

at the couple. “What a fine, young man. He seems to be the perfect fit for

satisfied with Winnie’s introduction of him. He was also extremely pleased

he was used to being a domineering CEO, he

to meet you, Old Mr. Xander. I guess I will have to trouble you to help

to the consultation

Sebastian led the group to his consultation

a habit of not allowing outsiders

of this. He even thoughtfully advised Winnie, who was a family member of the patient, “Let’s just wait outside. We might affect Old Mr. Xander’s consultation if we stay in

worried,”

“Really?” Josiah asked.

going in. You can wait

in, child.”

What?

doors to the consultation room being shut in front of him, Josiah couldn’t help but ask Louis,

Louis shook his head.

take an hour! Why do I feel that Old Mr. Xander’s relationship with Winnie has suddenly progressed

shook his

glasses, Josiah continued, “There must

even managed to win

the consultation room, Sebastian carefully checked Xavier’s pulse and asked him about his condition, making sure not to miss

side. Your pulse is weak. This is a sign of outward dispersion of deficient yang energy. You have to take a cold extremities decoction with

Sebastian finished speaking, he methodically wrote down the prescription

dose, he then asked Winnie, “Has he been taking

brought them along with me,” Winnie replied as she handed a small