Ch60.1 - Because I’m Here

Jian Mei walked with the young master through the garden, admiring the flowers. The estate looked grand and luxurious, and the garden was filled with vibrant flowers and greenery. While strolling around, Jian Mei stumbled upon something new and exciting.

“Young master,” Jian Mei’s eyes sparkled with uncontrollable excitement. “What kind of plant is this?”

The young master glanced over, puzzled by his excitement, but still answered, “It’s Qingye.”

“Can I smell it?” Jian Mei asked.

The young master nodded.

Jian Mei leaned closer and sniffed carefully. He finally confirmed it—this was definitely banlan, the same plant from Earth that people use every day as the main ingredient in banlangen for fighting bacteria and viruses! If this planet had this herb, then it might also have others. Maybe up in the mountains, there were even more medicinal plants to discover, which would make brewing medicine so much easier!

The young master noticed that Jian Mei was spacing out and asked, “Mei, is something bothering you?”

“Huh?” Jian Mei blinked and came back to his senses. He realized this wasn’t the first time the young master had reminded him today. When he saw the herbs, he thought of Xiao Ban and said, “I’m sorry, young master. I was just thinking about something.”

The young master looked at him in concern and asked, “What’s wrong?”

Jian Mei had been worried about Xiao Ban all this time, so he finally mustered his courage and said, “My friend is sick. I want to take him to see a doctor.”

The young master didn’t react much and just quietly watched Jian Mei. As Jian Mei started doubting if he’d said something wrong, the young master gave a soft smile and said, “I thought it was something serious, so it’s just this.”

Jian Mei nodded worriedly. “He’s injured, and it’s really bad.”

The young master said, “Then, I’ll have Aunt Wu take him to the doctor.”

“Oh, that’s not necessary,” Knowing that Xiao Ban didn’t want to spend money, Jian Mei replied, “I’d like to ask for a day off, young master.”

The young master’s expression darkened slowly.

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No, there was someone different—like Lu Dazhuang, the person Jian Mei always thought of when he spaced out, the one who always came first in his heart.

The young master sighed and said, “Alright, go ahead, but be back before curfew.”

Jian Mei didn’t expect the young master to agree. His smile reached from ear to ear, barely able to hide his excitement. “Understood!”

He was so happy he almost jumped three feet high.

“Thank you, young master.” Jian Mei leaned closer to adjust the blanket over the young master’s legs. His head was bowed slightly, his voice bright and lively as he said cheerfully, “You’re really a good person.”

His smile was always so bright, and when those eyes looked at you, it felt like all your troubles just disappeared.

The young master thought, I’m not good. I’m not a good person.

But still…

He lowered his head and said, “Go early and come back soon.”

Jian Mei didn’t need to know what he was thinking. For now, he could just be this kid’s “good person.” Trying out this role for once wasn’t so bad, right?

The streets of the Golden Town were bustling with activity. It was the weekend, and plenty of workers were out enjoying their time off. The houses lining the streets had green branches sprouting tiny flowers, and the whole town smelled faintly of blossoms.

Jian Mei tugged Xiao Ban forward. “We’ll see the doctor first, then grab something to eat.”

Xiao Ban asked hesitantly, “Meimei, where did you get the money?”

“It’s just my wages.” Jian Mei understood that Xiao Ban didn’t want to spend money because he was saving for school, so he reassured him. “Xiao Ban, your health is the most important thing. If your body gives out, how can you even think about going to the capital or studying? You’ve got to stay healthy first to even have a future. Worst case, we’ll just delay going to the capital a little.”

Xiao Ban glanced at Jian Mei, wanting to say something but holding back.

As they walked one behind the other, a startled voice suddenly rang out from ahead, “Clear the way! Clear the way! Make room quickly! A celestial horse is coming through!”

The voice rang out so abruptly, catching everyone off guard.

Xiao Ban quickly pulled Jian Mei to the edge of the street, narrowly avoiding disaster. The celestial horse barreled through, leaving those in the center no time to react. Its wings created a strong gust of wind that a child was knocked down and nearly blew over the stalls of nearby shops, plunging the street into disarray.

The child fell and rolled twice on the ground, looking very disheveled and pitiful.

Jian Mei looked up and spotted a man in his twenties riding the celestial horse. He wore a silver robe and bore a condescending expression, exuding an air of arrogance.

The child rolled toward Jian Mei and Xiao Ban, and Xiao Ban stepped forward to help them up. “Are you alright?” he asked.

The child dressed in yellow clothes shook his head, telling them they were fine.

Jian Mei knelt down to check on the child and noticed scrapes and bleeding on their arm and leg. He asked gently, “Are you okay? We’re on our way to the medical clinic, do you want to come with us?”

The child tried to get up and say something, but just as they were about to stand, their body gave out, and they fainted on the spot.

Jian Mei and Xiao Ban exchanged a glance, realizing they had no other choice but to carry the child to the medical clinic.

Since Xiao Ban was injured, Jian Mei chose to carry the child himself.

“Meimei, maybe you should let me do it instead,” Xiao Ban said with concern.

Jian Mei shook his head and said, “No, I can do it.”

Although his body on Earth was weak, his body here was surprisingly strong. A few days ago, he examined himself in the mirror and discovered that this body bore a 90% resemblance to his body on Earth. The only notable difference was that his skin wasn’t as unnaturally pale as it had been on Earth; instead, it had a healthy, sun-kissed tone. He didn’t mind, though—being healthy was what mattered most.

When they reached the medical clinic, it was clear this was the most impressive building in Golden Town.

The magnificent main hall radiated an air of majesty and authority, and atop the sharp-angled roof stood a statue of a figure resembling a small angel. It was said that this was the god of medicine, worshipped by the healing priests.

The consultation area was packed, and it took them a whole hour of waiting before their turn came.

The unconscious child was taken to theurgent recovery hall, where Jian Mei witnessed for the first time the medical practices of Stan Star.

The healing priests gathered around the bed and raised their hands. A faint green light appeared in the air, flowing like tiny streams that swirled at their fingertips. The energy obeyed their movements, covering the patient completely. As the spell worked its magic, the wounds healed, and smooth skin emerged. Gradually, the child’s eyes fluttered open.

Jian Mei’s eyes widened in shock.

Xiao Ban softly said, “The child should be fine now.”

The healing priest finished the treatment and told them, “Two gold coins. Don’t forget to pay. And who’s next? Is it you? Let me see your registration slip.”

Two gold coins, merely for treating an external wound.