Chapter 189: It’s Her, It’s Really Her!

After returning to the Northwest Military District, Sheng Zexi immediately called the Sang family to let Gu Jianing know he had arrived safely.

“Oh, by the way, Old Chen seems to have something to discuss with you. I’ve given him the Sang family’s phone number, so he’ll probably call you soon,” Sheng Zexi said over the phone.

“Alright, got it.”

That afternoon, after returning from treating Hua Zhenrong at the Hua family’s house, Gu Jianing received a call from Old Chen.

“Ningning, remember we talked about holding a lecture on tuberculosis? It’s all set now. The first session will be held at Jing City High School. What do you think?”

“If you’re okay with it, see if you can free up a day in the next few days to attend the lecture. Once you confirm the date, I’ll send out invitations to the other doctors.”

“You know, ever since word got out that you can treat tuberculosis, those doctors have been eager to learn from you.”

Gu Jianing thought it over and agreed. After all, she was in Jing City at the moment.

As for Hua Zhenrong’s treatment, she could reschedule that day’s session to the evening. It might be a bit tiring, but Gu Jianing felt she could handle it.

“Master, let’s set it for three days from now, on Sunday. Is that enough time?” Gu Jianing suggested.

“That works, that works. Sunday it is.”

“Master, is there anything I need to prepare?”

“No, just show up. But you’re quite far along in your pregnancy, so you need to take extra care. It’s best if a family member accompanies you,” Old Chen reminded her, clearly concerned for his disciple’s well-being.

“Okay, Master, I understand.”

After hanging up, Gu Jianing told Grandpa and Grandma Sang about the lecture.

“Oh my, our Ning girl is amazing—she’s even giving a lecture now!”

“Don’t worry, I’ll go with you that day,” Grandma Sang said.

Grandpa Sang couldn’t go himself, but he added, “I’ll have Xiao Zhang go with you two for protection.” Xiao Zhang was Grandpa Sang’s security guard.

With an elderly lady and a pregnant woman going out, Grandpa Sang couldn’t help but worry. Having a guard with them put his mind at ease.

Grandma Sang and Gu Jianing didn’t refuse.

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With preparations for the lecture underway, perhaps because Old Chen was involved, or because the main speaker was his disciple, or maybe because it was about treating tuberculosis, the newspapers in Jing City immediately began widespread coverage of the event.

Doctors from all over the country, upon hearing the news, hurried to Jing City from every direction.

After all, this was about treating tuberculosis.

At this time, the mortality rate for tuberculosis was extremely high.

How could they miss such a lecture?

The only issue was the short notice. Doctors in very remote areas could only sigh—they simply couldn’t make it in time.

They could only hope for another opportunity in the future.

The authorities attached great importance to this lecture.

So, for doctors traveling from all over the country to attend, they provided various conveniences: travel subsidies, food on the train, and priority hotel accommodations upon arrival in Jing City.

Meanwhile, Gu Jianing received another call from Old Chen.

He asked her to write down her tuberculosis treatment method.

“We’ll submit it to the authorities. They might grant you a professorship and give you an award.”

Gu Jianing blinked. “So when I go back to the Northwest Military District, does that mean I’ll get a pay raise?”

Old Chen couldn’t help but laugh. “You girl, all you care about is your salary. Don’t you realize how important the professorship and the honor are?”

Gu Jianing: They are important, but so is the salary.

But she knew that a professorship and such honors were hard to come by.

If she didn’t have this method for treating tuberculosis, with her current experience—having only recently earned her physician’s title—she’d have to wait many years for a professorship.

It was only because tuberculosis was practically a death sentence in this era, and she could cure it, that the authorities were making an exception.

Old Chen, sounding resigned, said, “Don’t worry, your salary will definitely go up. Plus, you’ll get a big reward this time.”

“What kind of big reward?” Gu Jianing’s eyes lit up.

“You’ll find out when the time comes,” Old Chen teased, keeping her in suspense.

Gu Jianing: Fine, I’ll wait.

Back at the Northwest Military District, Old Chen hung up in a very good mood.

After all, Gu Jianing was his disciple. Her success brought him honor as her teacher.

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At the Li family, when Li Tingxuan heard that Hua Zhenrong from the neighboring compound had recovered—and that the doctor treating him was a young woman—he immediately stood up, a flash of surprise in his eyes, and a faint suspicion in his heart.

Then, as if something occurred to him, Li Tingxuan said, “Go find out if it was that female doctor who treated Hua Zhenrong that day. And what’s her name?”

Soon, Li Tingxuan got his answer from the guard at the gate.

Indeed, that day was the first time the female doctor came to treat Hua Zhenrong.

Gu Jianing…

When Li Tingxuan heard this name, his heart skipped a beat, then began to race.

It’s her, it’s really her!

That name!

He’d even heard her name in his dreams, but always forgot it upon waking.

He’d always felt he needed a sign.

But Li Tingxuan believed that if he ever heard her name in real life, he’d recognize it instantly.

And now…

Every fiber of his being was telling him that Gu Jianing was the one he’d been searching for.

Yes, it had to be her. No one else could have cured Hua Zhenrong’s illness.

Thinking back to the glimpse he’d caught at the gate that day, no wonder she’d seemed so familiar.

Li Tingxuan felt a pang of regret—why hadn’t he thought to get out of the car and meet her?

If he had, they would have met already.

“Keep an eye on the Hua family. As soon as Dr. Gu arrives, let me know immediately.”

Li Tingxuan suppressed his eagerness to see Gu Jianing, struggling to contain his excitement.

At the time, because she’d had her back to him, Li Tingxuan hadn’t seen Gu Jianing’s face. And since he’d been in the car, even though he’d noticed a man standing next to her, his attention had been entirely on Gu Jianing, so he hadn’t paid much attention.

And because she’d had her back to him, he hadn’t noticed her pregnant belly.

Gu Jianing, for her part, had no idea someone was so anxious to meet her.

Today, she was scheduled to go to the Hua family to treat Hua Zhenrong again, but their car hadn’t arrived yet.

The lecture was starting tomorrow. Although it was Gu Jianing’s first time giving a lecture in either of her lifetimes, she was a bit nervous but still confident.

She already had a plan for how to teach. After all, in the Divine Doctor’s Space, she’d attended so many classes from various teachers—she could always draw on their experience."