Chapter 364
“What reason do I have to refuse? I am willing to become your disciple.”
“Don’t be so quick to answer!” Sean patted her head. “Eat first. Once you’re done, I’ll take you to learn the Reedshaw family rules!”
Josie was eager and had no desire to continue eating, but under the watchful eyes of the Reedshaw family, she obediently finished her meal before following Sean to the study.
The extensive Reedshaw family rules could be summarized in three points. First, she could not use acquired medical knowledge to cause harm or injury to others.
Second, she could not use Reedshaw Medicine for illicit gain or to harm human life.
Last, at all times, she had to uphold a physician’s core values, dedicate herself to healing and saving lives, and ensure the Reedshaw Medicine legacy was passed down and widely promoted.
Josie’s eyes were red, and her heart was deeply touched.
She thought, ‘The Reedshaw family is a true family of physicians. Their family motto strictly requires every member of the family and every apprentice to fulfill the duty of a healer. After learning the Reedshaw Medicine from a young age, the members do not extensively recruit apprentices or accumulate wealth using their medical skills. Instead, they strictly adhere to their principles, accepting only one true apprentice per generation. It is merely to pass down the Reedshaw Medicine heritage.’
Sean said, “The Reedshaw Medicine heritage spans centuries, encompassing countless ancient texts by renowned masters, various medical practice journals, and records of difficult and complex cases. Not every member of the Reedshaw family has the right to view these. Although we learned the Reedshaw Medicine techniques from a young age, we were not taught the complete Reedshaw acupuncture techniques. Only the inheritor is qualified to learn the complete Reedshaw acupuncture techniques. The Reedshaw family has an attic filled with ancient medical texts. Auntie holds the key, and currently, she is the only one who has seen them. Once you complete the apprenticeship ceremony, you may enter as well!”
Sean embraced her from behind. He added, “Josie, I am very happy that you accepted Auntie’s proposal. I know that the Reedshaw family’s motto and rules are not an issue for you, as you naturally possess the compassionate heart of a healer!”
He reached out and pressed on her shoulders, turning her to face him. He asked, “Starting today, be my girlfriend, okay?”
Josie thought, ‘Those two sentences don’t even go together!’
Josie was stunned, and it took her a while to realize that he was proposing to her. She thought, ‘He wants me to be his girlfriend. He wants to date me. Everything before indicated that he liked her. At the same time, she also liked him. But neither of them confessed their feelings. That thrilling, ambiguous feeling made both their hearts flutter.’
But the proposal left her breathless.
Josie’s heart almost stopped beating, and her whole body froze on the spot. She opened her mouth, too nervous to speak. She really wanted to say yes, but no sound came out. She looked up, gazing at him eagerly.
Sean lowered his head, leaned in, and brushed her lips. He then pulled back slightly before leaning in again, deepening the kiss. He was very careful, seemingly giving her enough time to mentally prepare and choose at any moment. He was willing to respect her choice, whether she pushed him away or accepted him.
Josie felt cherished.
Tears streamed down her face uncontrollably.
Sean pulled back slightly, his breathing a little heavy, “What’s wrong?” He nervously brushed the strands of hair from her face, wanting to see her expression clearly.
Josie felt embarrassed and leaned forward, burying her face in his arms, resting it against his chest. Listening to his strong and rapid heartbeat, Josie’s nervousness eased. It turned out she wasn’t the only one flustered. His heart was racing just like hers.
Josie reached out and hugged Sean tightly, saying hoarsely, “Okay!”
She thought, ‘I am willing to be your girlfriend!’
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