Even if you do a favor without expecting anything in return, you still have to make people aware of the person you are doing the favor for, right
It’s a good thing that this stupid snake met Xu Xuan, otherwise, wouldn’t it have suffered a great loss
"Oh, right." Bai Suzhen remembered something important. "Has the medicine been delivered? Is Miss Liu better?"
Jiang Lin nodded: "Xu Xuan declined once, but I told him that it was a token of your kindness and that he would be hurt in vain if he didn't want it, so he accepted it. Miss Liu has taken the medicine and is feeling much better now."
Bai Suzhen finally breathed a sigh of relief.
She said, "I heard that ordinary couples love and support each other for their entire lives. If Miss Liu died of illness, it would be very difficult for her benefactor."
Jiang Lin glanced at her and said, "Benefactor, benefactor, you keep talking about benefactor all day. Your benefactor is staying in the guest room now, and he doesn't even know you're awake yet. Do you want to see him?"
Bai Suzhen said happily: "Of course."
Jiang Lin asked the little boy to invite Xu Xuan.
Xu Xuan came very quickly.
He looked at the white snake with a look of great joy: "Xiaobai is awake?"
The wounds on the white snake's body were still there, so it couldn't move. It just twitched the tip of its tail in response to him.
Xu Xuan couldn't help but think of what Jiang Lin had said.
He asked: "So, Xiaobai, you can actually understand what I'm saying, right?"
Bai Suzhen looks at Jiang Lin.
Jiang Lin nodded.
Xu Xuan asked again: "Then, is Xiaobai the Miss Bai I met last time?"
Jiang Lin nodded again.
But he explained: "But Xiaobai can't actually transform. Last time, she wanted to use human form to meet her savior and talk to you in person, so she asked me to use a trick.
The white snake moved its head and looked at Xu Xuan somewhat embarrassedly.
Xu Xuan thought of the naive Miss Bai, with whom he had a brief chat, and a smile appeared on his face: "Although it is a trick, Xiaobai is indeed very cute. I imagine that if Xiaobai could transform, she would look like this."
When the White Snake heard Xu Xuan praising her, she wagged her tail with joy.
Xu Xuan stayed in Donghua Mountain for six or seven days.
The injuries on the monster's body healed quickly. In the past few days, Xiaobai's external injuries were almost healed, but the internal injuries still needed careful care.
Xu Xuan said goodbye to Jiang Lin and the White Snake and said, "I haven't been home for a long time. My family misses me so much. I have to go back to see them."
Mr. Xu and Mrs. Xu were indeed very worried.
When he saw his son returning home, he pulled him aside and asked him a lot of questions. He was not relieved until Xu Xuan confirmed again and again that the white snake was safe.
Xu Xuan still wanted to hide the fact that the white snake was a monster, but how could the two elders not notice something unusual
If the white snake was really just an ordinary wild animal with some spirituality, where had my son been with it for the past few days
If Xu Xian had spent six or seven days in the mountains, how could he have returned home clean and refreshed, without any signs of fatigue
But this time, the White Snake was very kind to the whole family, and after living with her for such a long time, they also knew the White Snake's temperament.
Since they don't want to say they are afraid of some things, they just pretend to be deaf and dumb.
They talked about the Liu family with Xu Xuan.
"Mrs. Liu was very grateful to me and specifically asked several times to host a banquet for our family." Mother Xu said, "Since you were not at home, I declined."
Xu Xuan asked, "Is Miss Liu well now?"
Mother Xu had a relieved smile on her face: "It's getting better! The doctor has seen her several times, and not only has she recovered from this illness, but her long-term illness has also improved. She is said to be much better than before."
She sighed: "It really is a miracle drug."
Xu Xuan was also happy: "That's good."
The next day, Mr. Liu hosted a banquet to entertain the Xu family, and Xu Xuan also went.
At the banquet, Mr. Liu thanked Xu Xuan again and again, and the two families inevitably talked about their marriage.
Mr. Liu drank some wine and was in high spirits: "Now that my daughter is in good health, this is also the fate of the two children. Why not take this opportunity to double the happiness..."
This kind of thing is not suitable for young people to hear.
Xu Xuan was sent away by Master Xu on an excuse.
Mr. Xu, who was sitting at the table, looked at his wife and sighed helplessly, "Master Liu really looks very happy."
Madam Xu nodded, very understanding: "Mr. Liu is also very worried about Miss Liu's serious illness."
After this meeting, the two families tacitly began to prepare for their children's weddings.
Although Xu Xuan has a straightforward and transparent personality, he is still somewhat confused and expectant about such a major marriage event.
Strictly speaking, he and Miss Liu had only met from a distance once or twice. Xu Xuan couldn't even remember what the girl looked like. He only vaguely remembered that she was a slim and quiet figure.
He had heard from his mother that the other party was beautiful and gentle, and that she had been reading poetry and books with his father since childhood, and he had occasionally fantasized about the scene of the two of them living in harmony after marriage.
When he went to Donghua Mountain to see the White Snake, he mentioned this matter, and his expression showed a little nervousness and anticipation.
White Snake couldn't speak human language, so she just listened to him mumbling:
"If nothing unexpected happens, there will be a few good days in July."
"I don't know what kind of personality Miss Liu has. I heard that she likes to grow flowers. I have marked out an area on the east side of the yard so that I can grow some flowers and plants that she likes."
After a while, he worriedly said, "Xiao Bai, do you think my study is a little small? It will be a bit crowded for two people to read together, right?"
After a while, she became very happy again: "I will introduce my White Snake friend to her then. She will definitely like you. We can teach you to read together."
The white snake listened quietly, shaking its head from time to time to show that it was listening. It also patted Xu Xuan's hand with its tail, saying that you are such a good person, Miss Liu will definitely like you very much.
Since they are preparing for the wedding, the Xu family is naturally busy now. Xu Xuan visited the White Snake and then went down the mountain.
Jiang Lin stood on Donghua Mountain and watched Xu Xuan's back as he left.
Zong Yu asked beside him puzzledly: "Why didn't you tell him?"
Bai Suzhen took the elixir and gave it to Miss Liu to take. Jiang Lin naturally took the opportunity to check Miss Liu's body.
The examination revealed that in addition to Miss Liu's congenital weakness, her illness was more of a mental illness.
She was a young lady, pampered at home, with no worries about food and clothing. How could she have such a big worry that she almost lost her life
Jiang Lin was confused, so he kept an eye on it. Unexpectedly, he found out some incredible things.
Jiang Lin said, "I think the Liu family has a clean family tradition, and Mr. Liu is also an upright person. Let's leave this matter to him to handle."
When the Xu family was happily preparing for the wedding, Master Liu suddenly came to the door.
When Mr. Xu heard that his future in-laws were coming, he immediately ordered someone to serve tea and went to meet the guests with his wife.
But seeing that Mr. Liu's face was as gloomy as water, without a trace of smile, he couldn't help feeling a little uneasy.
"Brother Liu?"
Master Liu said, "I have something to say to Brother Xu and his wife."
Master Xu ordered the servants to leave, and the butler personally stood guard at a distance from the door to make sure no one would eavesdrop.
When there were only three people left in the main hall, Master Liu showed a trace of shame on his face. He stood up, bowed to Master Xu and Madam Xu, and said in a deep voice: "My Liu family is ashamed of the Xu family!"
"… "
After an incense stick of time had passed, Mr. Xu sent the guests away with a sullen face, and Mr. Liu left with a gloomy look.
Mr. Xu called his son to the main hall.
Xu Xuan didn't know what happened yet. Seeing that his parents were both angry, he asked, "Dad and Mom, what's wrong?"
Mr. Xu snorted, wanting to say something but seemed to have no idea where to start.
It was Mrs. Xu who took the initiative to explain the purpose of Mr. Liu's visit.
The Liu family came to cancel the engagement.
After Miss Liu recovered from her illness, she was still in a bad mood.
Mr. Liu thought that the girl was bored because she had been wearing it at home for too long, so he suggested that his wife take his daughter to a relative's house to relax.
Unexpectedly, one afternoon, Miss Liu broke into Mr. Liu's study and knelt down.
It turned out that when she went to the Buddhist temple to pray for amulets a year ago, she met a young man and fell in love with him at first sight.
The two sides had some secret correspondence, and Miss Liu had already fallen in love with him.
But she was engaged, and the guilt was eating away at her. Miss Liu had been in poor health to begin with, and when she caught a cold, she couldn't hold on any longer.
She actually felt a sense of relief at the time: if she died, she wouldn't have to marry into the Xu family against her will, nor would she have to worry about her secret being known and bringing shame to the Liu family.
But she didn't expect that the Xu family actually found a life-saving medicine for her and pulled her back from the brink of death.
After being rescued, Miss Liu watched her family happily preparing for the wedding, and learned that she was able to survive because the Xu family had specially found a priceless magic medicine. She felt ashamed and embarrassed, and finally dared not hide the matter any longer.
Mr. Liu was so angry that he was shaking all over and scolded his daughter severely.
The old scholar had been upright all his life and could not conceal the fact and let his daughter marry into the Xu family. So he took most of his property and went to the Xu family to apologize.
First, an apology is given and the marriage is annulled.
The second is to pay off debts.
After all, if the magic medicine saved his future wife and daughter-in-law, it would be given to his family. But if it was given to a stranger, such a life-saving favor would have to be repaid.
"I know that the elixir that saved my daughter's life is a rare treasure. My little money is not enough to buy it." Master Liu said, "However, we can't afford that elixir anymore. We can only do our best to compensate for it."
Mr. Xu and Mrs. Xu were so angry that their faces turned blue. They did not take his land deed and money, and sent him out of the house with cold faces.
Xu Xuan's mind went a little blank.
It is impossible to say that I am not sad and heartbroken.
He had already made many preparations in his mind, adding a wife to his future plans, and was waiting for this person's arrival with enthusiasm and anticipation.
But now, he found out that his wife-to-be had someone else in her heart, and she almost lost her life for that man.
All the colorful illusions that were drawn in my heart due to my expectations were ruthlessly shattered.
Besides being sad, I also feel angry.
It is right for Mr. Liu to cancel the engagement. No man can tolerate such a thing.
Madam Xu held her son's hand and said, "The daughter of the Liu family is not a good match. Xuan'er, don't be angry. Mother will definitely find a better wife for you."
Seeing his mother was angry and trying to comfort him, Xu Xuan calmed down and said, "Mom, I'm fine. You and Dad should be less angry and don't ruin your health over someone who is not worth it."
Madam Xu said angrily again: "Now when I think about it, Xiaobai tried so hard to find the elixir, but gave it to such a person, I feel suffocated!"
Xu Xuan patted her on the back and said calmly, "Don't say such angry words. Saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda. Regardless of what happened to Miss Liu, this is also Xiaobai's merit."