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“Master, why don’t you ask about Little Cherry?” Gu Ci curiously inquired. “These days, you’ve been quite concerned about her, but you keep your distance and don’t talk to her.”

“Regardless of the reason, i am very grateful to the owner. He has raised Little Cherry so well, and since she and 1 won’t recognize each other, there’s no need for us to have much contact. It’s better to avoid unnecessary troubles,” Dr. North explained with insight. “Over these years, 1 haven’t fulfilled my motherly duties, and she doesn’t like me either. It’s fine this way, being colleagues and getting along comfortably.”

“Are you afraid that Little Cherry will blame you?”

“She’s past the age when she needs motherly love, and she’s carefree. Right now, she’s at her most carefree, wildest, and happiest. Parents might be a source of trouble for her,” Dr. North replied.

Gu Ci had also asked Qin Wan and knew that she was resistant to the idea of being a biological father and daughter. She didn’t envy others’ family reunions and found it liberating to be on her own.

“I respect your choice, Master,” Gu Ci said, standing with her hands behind her back, looking at the clear blue sky. “When 1 was young, I yearned for blood ties and even forced the issue. But as I grew up, I realized that some people have shallow blood ties, and there’s nothing we can do about it. However, Master, even if you don’t acknowledge Little Cherry, there’s no need to distance yourself from her. You’re the elder, and it’s perfectly normal to care for your younger generation.”

“She dislikes me,” Dr. North admitted with a hint of disappointment. “I can feel it.”

“Then make an effort to make her like you,” Gu Ci said with a smile, winking.

Dr. North chuckled, and the two of them walked down the street hand in hand, appearing more like a mother and daughter. Gu Ci had completely let go of the hurt Dr. North had caused her. “I’ve always been someone who holds grudges. If someone hurt me a little, I’d remember it tenfold. I’ve learned that you can actually let go of these hurts. Master, my hand doesn’t hurt anymore.”

Dr. North’s eyes brightened. “Really?”

Gu Ci nodded. “Yes, it stopped hurting before 1 went abroad.”

Dr. North was overjoyed, and with a slightly reddened gaze, she wondered if Gu Ci had truly let go of her hurt. She didn’t understand why she had hurt Gu Ci in her past life, but it couldn’t have been without reason.

Smart people could see right through things.

The two exchanged smiles, and it seemed that this matter had truly been put behind them.

In Gu Ci’s heart, she had always considered Dr. North as her mother. She had only received warmth and motherly love from Dr. North, which was why those past hurts had left her with scars.

“I was mistreated when i was young, sensitive, paranoid, and held grudges. I was too eager to obtain certain things, and when I did, they were shattered. It was difficult for me to accept, and 1 easily became obsessed. I’ve been trying hard to correct myself.”

“Gu Ci, these are not flaws; they are human nature. Gaining and losing, rejoicing and grieving, these are all human emotions. You don’t need to change,” Dr. North said gently. “Getting sick is not your fault, and it’s not a flaw in your character. Don’t deny yourself; you are wonderful.”

Dr. North pointed to the streets of Paris and said, “There are thousands and thousands of roads in this world, and each one has a different story. People are the same way, each person is unique. To Gu Chuyun and Gu Yaozu, you may be poison, they insult you, curse you, and bully you. But to Jiang Junlin, me, and Lu Zhiyuan, you are honey. We all love you. So, don’t deny yourself. It’s their fault that those people dislike you and hurt you. What’s wrong with being sensitive and stubborn? Because of your sensitivity, you’re intelligent and empathetic. Because of your stubbornness, your love is as warm as the sun. Some people might find it too hot and fear getting burnt, but we all love this kind of stubborn love. So, what’s wrong with it?”

Gu Ci looked at her in surprise and asked, “Master, are you comforting me?” “No, it’s the truth!” Dr. North laughed lightly. “Gu Ci, let me put it this way: any mother in the world would want a daughter like you—beautiful, intelligent, and loyal.”

You treat her well, and she’ll give her life for you.

Who wouldn’t like such a girl!

“If Lu Zhiyuan’s story is true, then he won’t be able to resist loving you,” Dr. North said. “Love at first sight may fade in the face of daily life’s trials and tribulations, and seeking excitement is human nature. Lu Zhiyuan has loved you for so many years, unwaveringly, and you’re worth it. If he left you, it’s because he loves you too much, hoping you’ll live a safe and sound life. As long as he’s still alive and you can see each other from time to time, isn’t that good enough? A man’s happiness is career success, wealth, and growing old with his wife. A woman’s happiness is having money, leisure, and children. It doesn’t matter where your husband is; you can love wherever you want to go. Just consider yourselves married, and when you have children, he can often travel for work.”

Gu Ci brought up a very practical concern, “I’m afraid we won’t be able to kill him.”

“Don’t worry, just call the owner; he’ll be more than willing,” Dr. North replied with a chuckle.

Gu Ci laughed at the teasing, feeling much lighter. Dr. North and Gu Ziyu brought different forms of healing to her. Suddenly, she missed Gu Ziyu. “Master, I miss Ziyu.”

“In a couple of days, we’ll be heading home,” Dr. North reassured her.

Qin Wan returned early in the morning on the eighth day, but her complexion was not good, and she had suffered minor injuries. There was a scar on her left arm, deep enough to see the bone, indicating that she had been cut by a knife in close combat. Dr. North stitched up the wound with nearly thirty stitches. “What happened to your arm?” Gu Ci asked.

“I was cut by a military knife,” Qin Wan replied with a slightly pale face. “Xiao Min is dead.”

“The mission is important, but your safety is equally important. You can’t do this next time,” Gu Ci said with a serious expression. “You are more important than the mission.”

“It’s just a flesh wound, don’t worry. I can still perform today’s mission,” Qin Wan reassured.

Gu Ci shook her head. “With your arm like this, you shouldn’t be going on any missions. Besides, today, we are only escorting my brother onto the plane. Our main goal is to ensure a safe journey. If anything were to happen, the members of the Tiger Team can handle it; we won’t be needed.”

“Understood!” Qin Wan agreed.

Apart from the cut on her arm, Qin Wan had some bruises on her body, but they were not too severe. Gu Ci had a particularly busy day ahead. Zhang Qiang and Ji Cheng led a team to guard, ensuring Jiang Junlin’s safe departure on the plane.

After stitching up her wound, Qin Wan rested while Dr. North prepared a bowl of brown sugar water for her. Qin Wan was somewhat surprised but politely thanked her, despite their strained relationship. Dr. North said, “Don’t let your arm get wet for the next few days. Change the dressing every other day, and the stitches will be removed in half a month.”

“Okay,” Qin Wan replied.

Dr. North looked at Little Cherry’s pale face, deeply concerned. “Qin Wan, do you often get injured on missions?”

“No,” Qin Wan replied. “This was an accident.”

“This wound is dangerously close to a nerve. If it had gone slightly deeper, you might have lost the use of your arm in the future,” Dr. North said, gritting her teeth. “You inflicted this injury on yourself.. Why?”