Chapter 175: Life Experience

Suddenly, this day, Zheng Linming called me over. Looking at the weak Zheng Linming, I couldn't help but sigh. Honestly, I really wanted to save him, but I had no way to do so.

"Yang Yun, I’m not going to make it. There are some things I want to entrust to you," Zheng Linming said weakly, his hand touching mine.

"Don’t worry, I believe you can be cured!" I said, unable to bear it.

"Alright, you don’t need to comfort me. I am a doctor myself; I know my own body. I won’t live for many more days. Actually, my life has been quite bleak. I’ve ended up like this entirely because of my own actions. If it weren't for me, Xiaohuan’s parents wouldn't have... sigh!"

Hearing Zheng Linming’s words, I realized that Zheng Linming was a man with a story, and this story must have been earth-shattering.

"The only thing I can’t let go of now is Xiaohuan. Xiaohuan has had no parents to take care of her since she was young. Although she appears innocent and naive on the surface, I know she has always hoped for someone to take care of her. She only acts that way so I won’t worry or be sad. After I’m gone, please, I beg you to take good care of Xiaohuan!" Zheng Linming looked at me with pleading eyes.

I looked at Xiaohuan, who was still skipping not far away, and couldn't bear it, so I said to Zheng Linming, "Grandpa Zheng, aren't you afraid that I might be a bad person?"

"I’ve traveled the world for so many years; I trust my own judgment. I also trust you. It’s clear that Xiaohuan really likes you, and I can rest easy with her by your side!" Zheng Linming lay on the bed and coughed twice; it seemed his condition had worsened significantly.

Seeing this, I hurriedly supported Zheng Linming and said, "Grandpa Zheng, don’t talk anymore, drink the medicine first!"

Zheng Linming shook his head and said, "No need to drink it. Medicine is useless to me now. I have more important things to tell you. I’m afraid if I don’t say it now, I won’t have the chance to say it later!"

I sighed and hurriedly said to Zheng Linming, "Okay, okay, okay, tell me!"

"Actually, Xiaohuan’s parents were big figures in the city. After I die, Xiaohuan’s maternal grandparents will definitely come to take her back. But that kind of place is not something Xiaohuan can handle. I’m afraid she will encounter danger, so I beg you, I beg you to protect her!" Zheng Linming slowly took out something similar to a book from his body and handed it to me.

I took it in confusion and found that there was no name on it. Opening it, I saw that it was filled with insights into medicine and medical skills.

"This book is my life’s work. It not only contains my medical insights but also the martial arts and breathing techniques I practiced in the past. I see that you have learned martial arts before, and your foundation is quite good. After you learn this, it will be convenient for you to protect yourself and Xiaohuan!"

Holding the book Zheng Linming gave me, I felt it was exceptionally heavy. This was his life’s work, and he had just handed it to me like this.

"Thank you!"

Hearing my words, Zheng Linming nodded, then looked at Xiaohuan not far away with endless tenderness in his eyes. This was perhaps the old man’s last wish. I hurriedly called out to Xiaohuan not far away, "Xiaohuan, come here quickly!"

Hearing my words, Xiaohuan ran over. Seeing Zheng Linming’s weak complexion on the bed, she hurriedly hugged him and said, "Grandpa! Grandpa! Why did you suddenly become so weak? Don’t scare me!"

Xiaohuan had been by Zheng Linming’s side for so many years, so she naturally understood some pharmacology. Seeing Zheng Linming now, she knew he was likely in his twilight years.

"Xiaohuan, Grandpa is not going to make it. Later, your grandparents will definitely come to pick you up. You should follow your Brother Yang Yun. Remember, don’t trust anyone except your Brother Yang Yun, especially those on your grandparents’ side. They are not good people!" Zheng Linming said slowly, stroking Xiaohuan’s head.

"I know, Grandpa. I’ll listen to you. Don’t talk anymore!" Xiaohuan said, crying.

A smile gradually appeared on Zheng Linming’s face, and then he looked at me with pleading eyes. I knew he was still begging me to take good care of Xiaohuan until the end.

I held Zheng Linming’s hand and looked at Xiaohuan on the side. I nodded heavily to Zheng Linming and said, "Don’t worry, as long as I’m alive, I will definitely protect Xiaohuan well!"

I said this to Zheng Linming sincerely, and it was my promise. After all, Xiaohuan and her grandfather had saved my life. If it weren't for them, I would have been dead long ago, so even if I had to risk my life, I would definitely ensure Xiaohuan’s safety.

Hearing my words, Zheng Linming fell asleep. I knew he had passed away, gone to that world without pain.

Xiaohuan hugged Zheng Linming and began to wail.

Xiaohuan and I kept vigil for Zheng Linming for three or four days, and then people from the city came to pick up Xiaohuan. These people were likely relatives of Xiaohuan’s grandparents.

A man and a woman arrived. As soon as they arrived, the middle-aged woman began to complain incessantly, "It’s all your fault! It’s all because you’re useless that I had to come to this place to suffer! This ghost place doesn't even have roads for cars; it’s really exhausting!"

"Alright, say less. Bringing Xiaohuan home this time counts as an achievement for us. Who knows how the old lady will reward us when we go back!"

"Bullshit! If there really were a reward, the others would have rushed to come here. But what happened? They all let you come. You’re also a piece of trash; you don’t even know how to refute. Useless thing!"

Although the man was scolded by the woman, he didn't get angry at all and still had a smiling face.

However, Xiaohuan’s expression was not good. She said quietly to them, "This is Grandpa’s funeral hall. If you are here to argue, please get out!"

"What the hell? How are you talking? You’re just a little girl, and you dare to act wild with us? Do you know who we are? You!" The middle-aged woman continued to shout.

"Alright, stop talking! This is not a place for loud shouting!" The middle-aged man hurriedly stopped her.

He turned to us and apologized, "I’m really sorry. My wife is in a bad mood today. I’m sorry, I’m sorry!"

The middle-aged woman was about to say something else, but the man pulled her out directly.

"Zheng Yun, are you crazy? What do you mean by pulling me? By seniority, she still has to call me Aunt! What kind of attitude is that? So disrespectful!"

"That’s enough! Say less. If I hadn't stopped you, I bet you would have been beaten!"

"What? Beaten? Who dares to beat me? It’s really outrageous!"

"Wake up, will you? Don’t act like a madwoman all day. Didn't you see the man next to Xiaohuan? That man doesn't look simple at all. The place where he was kneeling just now has obvious marks; it’s clear he’s been kneeling for a long time, for several days. He knelt for so long, yet he’s still very energetic, his eyes are sharp, and there’s not a trace of weakness in his body. This person is clearly an expert, even stronger than me!"