TFWYH – Chapter 189 Feeling Uneasy

“Good, good, good!” The woman nodded with satisfaction. “If you can cure me, not only will I give you a great reward, I’ll even take you as my goddaughter.”

Tang Wan: “…”

I’m here to treat your injuries, not to gain another mother!

“We’ll talk about that after you’re cured,” she said. The patient’s emotions were clearly unstable—better not provoke her further.

Little did she know, the woman saw her calm and unruffled expression and became even more impressed. “When can we perform the skin graft surgery?”

“Let me examine the injury first.” Seeing that she wasn’t resisting, Tang Wan moved closer to inspect the burn scars.

The burns actually weren’t too serious—third-degree by modern standards, but with a small affected area. To Tang Wan, this was a simple operation.

However, preoperative preparation was needed. So she said, “It can’t be done today. I’ll come back tomorrow. After midnight tonight, you can’t eat or drink anything…”

Tang Wan explained all the necessary preparations in detail, and both the woman and Madam Su listened carefully and noted everything down.

Madam Su finally asked curiously, “Since skin can be replaced, why not use someone else’s? My sister-in-law has already suffered so much—why make her endure more pain by cutting her own skin?”

Tang Wan thought for a moment, then explained in simple terms, “Because everyone’s body constitution is different. Just like how people without blood ties can’t exchange blood, if you use someone else’s skin, the body will reject it. Only your own skin will fully match your system.”

“I see…” Madam Su sighed and looked at the woman with pity. “Sister, you’ll have to suffer again.”

“It’s nothing!” the woman replied indifferently, with a cold sneer. “You think I haven’t suffered enough? As long as I can regain my face, I’m not afraid of any pain.”

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After finishing the examination, Tang Wan prepared to take her leave.

But Madam Su insisted that she stay for a meal.

Soon, Su Wan-ting finished her lessons. When she heard Tang Wan was there, she came running and clung to her, unwilling to let go.

Tang Wan liked this little girl—about the same age as Ling Yue but with a completely different life—and was patient and gentle with her.

When Su Yuan learned that Tang Wan could heal his sister’s face, he was overjoyed.

During the meal, he ordered the servants to bring out the finest dishes and wine to entertain Tang Wan.

Even Doctor Li got to enjoy the feast!

It was late afternoon by the time Tang Wan and Doctor Li finally left the Su residence.

Wiping the sweat from his brow, Doctor Li looked at Tang Wan in wonder. “You really can cure her?”

Tang Wan nodded. “Yes.”

So many people had asked her that same question today that she was getting tired of answering. “You’ll see for yourself when the time comes.”

Doctor Li’s eyes lit up. “Thank you! Truly, thank you.”

As a doctor, of course he wanted to observe the operation. He had to see it! Tang Wan’s agreement delighted him.

When Tang Wan returned home, Madam Jiang and the others were already back.

Ling Yue hadn’t gone to the shop that day but had instead gone to discuss pork offal supplies with Yang San.

When she saw Tang Wan return, she immediately pulled her aside and whispered mysteriously, “Sister-in-law, when I went to talk business with Yang San today, he said he’s getting married soon—he’s already sent the betrothal gifts. Guess who his fiancée is?”

Tang Wan thought for a moment, uncertain. “Ling Xiaofang?”

Ling Yue: “…How did you know?”

“Because among the women you know, only Ling Xiaofang is of marriageable age,” Tang Wan said, still a bit surprised. She hadn’t expected those two to end up together.

As for Ling Xiaofang… how should she put it?

Tang Wan had never gotten a good impression from her—she could feel the girl’s hostility—but couldn’t recall ever having done anything to offend her.