Guo Baiyu has been taking care of those seriously injured all morning. He only takes a break for tea. His entire apron was covered with blood. Some patients' condition was too serious, and Gou Baiyu could not help. He only gave them painkillers and asked their family to stay with them until they passed away peacefully. As a doctor, this situation has always been difficult for the heart.
He recalled the scene when he first came to Peach Blossom Valley. He wants to learn everything from Zhao Renshu. He wants to fight with Zhao Renshu and become another great hunter. When they expanded the bedroom, he found a storage box full of the journals of the late Master Zhao and the bow and sword that was dust away with time. Once he starts reading, he cannot stop. Master Zhao's teaching is unimaginable. One paragraph written in Master Zhao's journal changed his idea of becoming a hunter. Master Zhao wrote: "Don't judge anything by just looking at it. A person's appearance does not tell us whether it's good or bad. We should treat all life in the way we want to be treated. All life in this universe is created equally in the eyes of heaven".
These words changed his mind, from another great hunter to a hunter who is always willing to help all lives, regardless of its origin. He understood and followed Master Zhao's teaching. Many times he was mistaken for Master Zhao. This is why many living and dead praise and fear the Guozhao Hunters.
Maid, "Doctor Gouzhao, Mayor Lim wants you to have dinner at his resident tonight because of the hard work you have done today."
Guo Baiyu smiled and said, "Young maiden, please tell Mayor Lim that I still have many people I need to tend their wound. Please ask him to forgive me this time."
The maid said, "I will pass your message to the Mayor."
Guo Baiyu smiled at the young maid, which made the young maid blush.
Zhao Renshu smiled and walked in, "Hey, handsome guy, stop flirting with this young maid." Following him is Ping'an carrying a basket in her right hand.
The embarrassed maid, "Excuse me, I'm asking for leave now." She took off quickly.
Guo Baiyu, "You don't have to embarrass her."
Zhao Renshu, "I am an honest person. You need to lessen your smile." He looked at Guo Baiyu. "Ah... Go wash your hands and take off that bloody apron."
Gou Baiyu shook his head. He got up and went out to wash his hands while while Ping'an putting the food on the table. Guo Baiyu walked back inside the open room and sat beside Ping'an. The lovers ate and chat at the dining table while dining.
Mayor Lim, "What do you say?" He hit his hand on the table.
Maid, "Doctor Guozhao said he have a lot of wounded people that still need his services. He sincerely apologize for not being able to eat dinner tonight."
Mayor Lim frowned madly, "He doesn't even show me a face."
Lim Peizhi, "Don't be angry. Remember that he is helping your citizens for free."
Mayor Lim, "But I look forward to meeting him and discussing your sister wedding with him. We also cooked a lot of food."
Lim Yuehai, "Father, please. I'll bring him some food. It's like eating with us."
Madam Lim, "This is a good idea. Maid prepared some food for the young lady."
Maid, "Yes madam Lim."
Zhao Renshu complained, "Once a month is not too bad. If we have to eat vegetables every day, I would rather die."
Guo Baiyu, "Eating vegetables is not a bad thing."
Ping'an, "You don't have to eat it."
Zhao Renshu, "We promise to share all the difficulties together." He stuffed a piece of squash into his mouth. "What is she doing here?"
Lim Yuehai and two maids approached at the door.
Lim Yuehai smiled and said, "Childe Guozhao. You cannot make it to dinner, so we brought you dinner."
Guo Baiyu, "I have told the maid why I can't attend the dinner."
Lim Yuehai sat on a chair and looked at the three plain vegetable dishes.
Lim Yuehai said to her maids, "Put the dishes on the table."
The two maids moved the plain dishes to one side and put three dishes on the table.
Guo Baiyu said, "Lady Lim, today we eat only vegetables."
Lim Yuehai, "I'm sorry. I don't know. How about letting the maid cook new dishes?"
Guo Baiyu, "It's okay, don't blame yourself. We don't eat meat on the fifteenth day of the month."
A nurse rushed in. She said panicky, "Doctor Guozhao, Doctor Guozhao, one of the patient is bleeding heavily. Doctor Lo can't stop the bleeding." She almost ran out of breath.
Guo Baiyu looked at Ping'an, "I'm sorry, I can't stay for dinner."
Ping'an smiled at him, "Go and do what you have to do."
Guo Baiyu and the nurse ran out together out of the front door.
Lim Yuehai, "Ping'an, are you and Baiyu close?"
Zhao Renshu replied to Lim Yuehai, "Very close. Why?"
Lim Yuehai, "You two heard what I told my brother at that time."
Zhao Renshu scoffed and said, "Yes, we heard loud and clear. It's in your best interest if you quit now."
Lim Yuehai, "Does he have a lover?"
Zhao Renshu, "No, he has no lover. He have a wife, and he loves his wife every much. There is no place in his heart for another woman. Do you remember what he said to you on the day of the competition? He is not qualified." He waved at the maids. "Bring the food back. We are going to eat vegetables tonight." Lim Yuehai stood up angrily. "Oh, by the way Miss Lim, tell your father to give up his idea. It will save him and you some humiliation." Lim Yuehai and the two maids were humiliated and they took off.
Ping'an, "Do you have to be that straightforward?"
Zhao Renshu, "I have always been very frank. I did not use metaphors like Baiyu. Now I understand why Guo men don't like him. Everyone falls in love with him."
Ping'an smiled, "Don't be so self-pity, some people fall in love with you."
Zhao Renshu pinched her cheek, "I know, you."
Ping'an, "I mean, Miss Huang Hongse."
Zhao Renshu sighed, "Ping'an, don't make fun of me. I am not going to be involve in another Hu Qingge's situation." He shook his head. "I remind myself everyday, I will never make you cry again because of my stupidity."
Ping'an, "You heard the Goddess that if..."
Zhao Renshu cuts her off and said, "Loud and clear, and don't care." He stuffed more vegetables into his mouth. "Today, I feel that the vegetables taste extra delicious. Since it's late, should we spend the night here?"
Ping'an, "I don't know if they have enough space."
Zhao Renshu, "Let me ask. Since it's free, we don't have to spend money. We can stay here until Baiyu decides to leave."