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Chapter 41 The Chief Evil Bows Down, and the Feud Is Initially Resolved
Chapter 41 The Chief Evil Bows Down, and the Feud Is Initially Resolved
I. Sanleng was filled with fear and unease, and spent his nights in turmoil.
Wang Sanleng was subdued by Chen Shanhe in one move, his wrists were sore and numb, and his whole body was weak.
In front of all the villagers, his face turned bright red, and he didn't dare to say another tough word.
It could only slink away, head down, tail between its legs, and flee home in a pathetic state.
As soon as he entered the house, his legs went weak, and he collapsed heavily onto the kang (a heated brick bed).
Cold sweat poured down his back, soaking his undergarments, which clung to his body. He felt both cold and panicked.
The room was eerily quiet, but all he could hear were the jeers and whispers from the street.
Each word, each sound, was like a whip, lashing his heart with a burning pain.
The more he thought about it, the more frightened he became, and the more frightened he became, the more panicked he became. His heart was pounding wildly in his chest, almost jumping out of his throat.
Chen Shanhe possessed the undeniable truth, with both witness testimonies and physical evidence, all crystal clear.
If the matter is taken to the township government, he can be accused of framing innocent people, causing trouble, and violating medical ethics.
His medical profession must be stripped off on the spot, without any mercy.
By then, not only would his reputation be completely ruined, but he would also be unable to hold his head up in Qinglong Town again.
They couldn't even keep their only livelihood, and with their livelihood completely cut off, they had no choice but to pack their bags and leave the town.
He sat in the room, slapping his thigh, sighing repeatedly, regretting it to the core.
"What was I thinking? Why did I have to provoke that tough guy Chen Shanhe instead of living a perfectly good life?"
"His medical skills are superior to mine, and he's more magnanimous. Aren't I just walking into the line of fire?"
He turned over and over, lying down for a while, sitting for a while, and then standing up and pacing.
After much deliberation and torn between two options, I was consumed by fear and regret all night long, unable to close my eyes for a single moment.
The sky outside the window gradually turned white, the rooster crowed for the first time, and the horizon began to lighten with the first hint of dawn.
Wang Sanleng finally couldn't hold on any longer. He gritted his teeth and a resolute glint flashed in his eyes.
Now that things have come to this, the only way to settle things peacefully is to take the initiative to apologize and admit mistakes.
Only in this way can they keep their jobs and preserve their last bit of dignity.
Poems as proof:
I was terrified and uneasy last night.
They were terrified that misfortune would befall them.
After much thought, I still have no solution.
He had no choice but to go to their door to apologize.
Second, bringing gifts to the door and humbly confessing his guilt.
The next morning, just as dawn was breaking and the morning mist had not yet dissipated.
Wang Sanleng got up early, not daring to delay for even a moment.
He carefully dug out a set of clean clothes from the bottom of his trunk, changed into them meticulously, and even smoothed out the wrinkles.
She washed her face thoroughly, afraid that even a trace of sloppiness would only provoke Chen Shanhe's dislike.
Clutching tightly in his hand the small gift he had prepared in advance, simply wrapped in red paper, it wasn't particularly valuable.
But it was all the sentiment he could offer, and it was also his last bit of face.
With his head down and face flushed, he dragged his feet and slowly made his way to Chen Shanhe's doorstep.
My heart was pounding so hard it felt like it was going to burst out of my chest, and my palms were covered in cold sweat.
Standing outside the door, he hesitated again and again, raising his hand and lowering it, then raising it again, several times.
He never dared to knock on the door, afraid of being scolded, humiliated in public, and losing all his dignity.
But when he thought of the fear he felt last night, and the prospect of losing his livelihood and being driven out of town, he couldn't help but feel anxious.
He gritted his teeth, steeled himself, and gently knocked on the door.
The door creaked open slowly.
Upon seeing Chen Shanhe standing in front of him, Wang Sanleng's face instantly turned bright red.
My face turned red from my forehead to the roots of my neck, and I wished I could find a crack in the ground to crawl into and never show my face again.
His back bent instantly like a shrimp, his body hunched over, his head hanging extremely low, his attitude humble to the point of being dusty.
"Shanhe... Brother Shanhe, I... I'm sorry."
His voice trembled, he stammered, and spoke with extreme humility, bowing repeatedly as he spoke.
Her head was almost hanging down to her chest; she didn't even have the courage to look up at Chen Shanhe.
"Back then, I was blinded by greed and jealousy. I was envious that your medical skills were better than mine."
"Because you're jealous that your fellow villagers trust you and seek your medical help, you've done those despicable things like slandering your colleagues and harming your neighbors."
"I'm not human, I'm foolish, I'm a bastard! Please, have mercy, for a prime minister's belly can hold a boat."
"Please spare me this time, give me a way out!"
He became increasingly agitated as he spoke, and on the spot swore an oath to the heavens, vowing that from now on he would behave himself and practice medicine properly.
Be an honest and upright person, and never again do anything that is immoral or dishonest, or that stirs up trouble.
Poems as proof:
Generous gifts arrived with me.
She bowed her head, bent over, and blushed with embarrassment.
He repeatedly confessed his guilt and begged for forgiveness.
I only wish that past grudges could be wiped away.
III. The Mountains and Rivers Admonish Medical Ethics
Chen Shanhe looked calmly at Wang Sanleng, who was bowing his head and looking full of remorse.
The anger that had been building up inside had mostly dissipated, leaving no trace of rage.
He neither reprimanded nor mocked, but spoke slowly with a calm expression and solemn tone.
Get up.
"Since you know you were wrong and have sincerely changed, there's no need to bring it up again."
Wang San was stunned, almost unable to believe his ears, his eyes wide open.
He hurriedly looked up, his eyes filled with surprise and gratitude, nodding repeatedly, still not daring to straighten his back.
Chen Shanhe's gaze darkened slightly, and his words, each one solemn and powerful, were steady and resolute, each sentence piercing the heart.
"Remember this well: to practice medicine, one must first cultivate virtue; to be a good person, one must first guard one's heart."
"A doctor's duty is to save lives, not harm them; colleagues should support each other, not undermine each other."
"Your medical skills are meant to help your fellow villagers overcome their difficulties, not to be used for personal gain or out of envy and jealousy."
"It is certainly not meant to frame or discredit our peers."
"The villagers entrust their lives to you; they trust you as a person and rely on your virtue."
"From now on, practice medicine diligently and do things conscientiously. That's better and more reliable than anything else."
These few words, though not grand or forceful, carried immense weight and struck Wang Sanleng's heart.
Wang Sanleng stood aside, his face growing redder and redder as he listened, his face turning from ear to neck, so ashamed he wanted to disappear.
I wish I could find a crack in the ground and disappear right there, never to be seen again.
He stood with his hands at his sides, barely daring to breathe, even his breathing was very soft.
I will keep this teaching deep in my heart and engrave it in my bones, and never forget it again.
Poems as proof:
Earnest advice to the wicked,
Moral character is fundamental in practicing medicine.
Forgiving past grievances shows a broad mind.
A single word can awaken someone from a dream.
IV. Resolving Grudges and Respecting Neighbors
Wang Sanleng stood there, his head drooping so low it almost touched his chest.
He kept replying "yes, yes, yes" to Chen Shanhe, feeling both guilty and deeply admiring him.
He had been filled with anxiety, thinking that Chen Shanhe would surely find something to use against him.
He was publicly humiliated and harassed, making him unable to hold his head up high and unable to stand in the town any longer.
To everyone's surprise, Chen Shanhe was so magnanimous, not holding a grudge against him.
They only talked about reason and morality, and every word they said was for his future, without any intention of killing him.
Thinking of this, Wang Sanleng's eyes welled up with tears, his voice trembled, and he was filled with gratitude.
"Brother Shanhe, I...I was such a bastard! I'll never forget your teachings!"
"I will remember this from now on and never do it again!"
As he spoke, he bowed deeply again, his waist bent extremely low, his expression full of sincere remorse, without a trace of falsehood.
He hadn't given the gifts yet, and he didn't dare to force them on him, so he just kept those few small gifts to himself.
With a flushed face and head bowed, he slunk away quickly, his steps light and carefree.
A long-standing grudge was peacefully resolved, vanished without a trace, and no more hostility remained.
Throughout the entire process, Chen Shanhe did not make enemies, hold grudges, or seek revenge.
By keeping the righteous path in one's heart and adhering to kindness as the foundation, one not only gives the other party a way out but also maintains one's own integrity.
The news quickly spread throughout the street, alarming the neighbors, who all peeked out to inquire.
Upon learning the whole story, everyone nodded in approval, praising it repeatedly, their faces full of admiration.
The way people looked at Chen Shanhe was no longer just admiration for his medical skills, but also a deeper sense of respect.
"This young man is truly remarkable!"
"Not only is he capable, but he also possesses such magnanimity, vision, and conscience!"
"Our Qinglong Town hasn't produced such an upright and fine young man in many years!"
Words of praise and exclamations of admiration drifted gently through the streets and alleys.
In the hearts of the villagers, Chen Shanhe's image has become increasingly lofty, reliable, and convincing.
He was respected and admired by everyone; this was the best outcome for him to win people over with virtue.
Poems as proof:
Old grudges have been swept away by the wind.
Hold righteousness in your heart and do not hold grudges.
The neighbors who witnessed it all praised it.
His magnanimity will endure for eternity.