Fortunately, this disaster, which was very likely to cause mass deaths, was prevented properly. The scope of the infection was controlled within Yanzi Island, without alarming the big countries on neighboring islands, and the source of the disease was removed before it reached the ears of the world government.

Only then did Yanzi Island avoid the same fate as the 'White Town'.

Now that the infectious disease on Swallow Island has subsided, the surviving pirates were cured by Rai and sent to the navy in large bundles. Therefore, Rai also earned a small bounty.

The people in the town have returned to their normal lives, but occasionally they still have lingering fears when they think back to the turmoil caused by this infectious disease. After some advice from the mayor and some smart people, most people also understand who saved them from the epidemic.

In water and fire.

The accumulation of daily points comes from other people's gratitude for Lai's help. Some gratitude is not just temporary, it is like a stock that can grow, flowing in people's hearts in small and long streams.

If people are too impressed by the help provided by Rai, add some mental thinking skills, and the guilt they had when they ridiculed Rai before, several strong emotions will create a big conflict, and in some sudden situations

At that moment, the points were added to Rai again.

——Situations like this happen all the time.

Points can be said to be people's gratitude to the host, and also represent the host's prestige in their circle.

Rai, who is now loved by the entire Swallow Island, fell into a strange silence as he watched the points increase day by day. Based on his previous experience, Rai always had the feeling that these people had imagined something weird again.

.

But forget it, as long as the points are added up, they can think whatever they want.

Nowadays, the business of Lai Clinic is prosperous, and there is an endless stream of people coming, but it is not making much money. The prosperity refers to points.

Unlike during the Neo-Taisho period, when she was trying to make some cash by catching some capitalists' wool, Lai's consultation fees are now extremely low, and her medical skills are so good that people who come to see her are a little embarrassed.

.

"As long as you can recover, sister, it will be the greatest reward for me."

Lai held the patient's hand, and the bright smile on her face was as sweet as her words, "You must take good care of your health, sister."

A woman in her thirties who had already started a family did not expect that she could be made blushing by a little girl. She lowered her head shyly and said, "Thank you, doctor."

Trafalgarro looked at this scene with a complicated expression. He always felt that Rai's purpose was not simple. This woman was definitely not the kind of saint who would help others selflessly... But he had no evidence.

This kind of sweet smile looked fake. When the two of them usually got along, Luo had never seen Rai showing him such a state.

"Thank you for your hard work, Luo."

The clinic receives a lot of patients every day. If Luo hadn't helped, Lai might have been overwhelmed. "It's the end of the month now, so I'll pay you your salary."

...and there is still a salary?!

Luo was a little shocked. When Lai pulled her over to help, he was already ready to do the work for nothing, just as a favor to her for saving Rosinandi.

It turned out that the other party had never thought of it this way at all. Now, Luo was a little shaken. He began to wonder if he had thought of the other party a little worse.

Did this really turn out to be a fool who likes to save strangers? Did Rai's businessman-like and calculating appearance misunderstand him at the beginning?

...In fact, the other party just wanted him to stop being so burdened, so he used such tame acting to deceive him?

Luo was a little unsure of Rai's true character, and eventually even he began to make assumptions.

"How much does a doctor earn per month? I don't know very well."

But although Luo is a child, he has very good abilities. With his strange fruit ability, it has added a lot of convenience to Rai's surgery.

Ley asked casually: "How about 1 million Baileys?"

Luo, "..."

No one knows the financial situation of this clinic better than Luo. Various sophisticated instruments in the operating room, expensive but highly medicinal herbs, commonly used medical supplies, etc., all require huge sums of money to purchase.

However, the consultation fees charged by Lai are very small, and this clinic has been in a state of negative profit since its opening.

But Rai has never been concerned about money. In daily life, Rai does not spend extravagance and waste, but he does not spend any money on medical treatment.

Not to mention the bad impression he had left before, regarding this matter, Luo admired Lai's behavior from the bottom of his heart. He had experienced some bad things. In Luo's opinion, the kind faces on most doctors' faces were...

Twisted, they are all hypocritical people who use money to do things, but Rai broke his inherent impression.

He does not reject all patients and does not treat them differently. He handles various diseases without fear in the face of danger. He can also deal with patients who are disobedient or troublesome. He is tolerant but not indulgent. He is strong but also encourages himself. From the inside

And the light of confidence that emanates from the outside is really too dazzling.

A doctor like Rai is actually the person Luo was when he still had a happy family - the person he dreamed of becoming.

Luo has actually learned a lot while running the clinic with Lai. Lai has a huge amount of medical knowledge that he doesn't mind sharing with him. When he is not busy, he can also use the instruments in the operating room to

Study some other things, and occasionally Rai will study and discuss with him.

This period of time is very fulfilling. Two people working together can grow faster than one person working hard alone.

He has already received so much that he doesn't need a salary at all.

Seeing that Luo had been silent, Lai took it as his acquiescence. She got into the desk, took out a black box and put it on the table. When she opened it, Luo's eyes were blinded by the money stuffed full of it.

.

Luo, "...you just put this much money in a room where anyone can enter?!" You're too worried!

"I told you a long time ago that I have a lot of money." If it's not enough, she can take some more gold to the pawn shop to exchange for money.

"Hey, here you go!"

After counting one million Baileys, Ley stuffed it into Luo's arms, "I'm not the kind of unscrupulous boss who scolds his employees. If you do things for me, I'll pay you. It's only natural."

Lai's natural reasoning blocked Luo's mouth when he wanted to refuse. The banknotes in his arms were so heavy that Luo always felt it was hot to hold them.

"My mother said-"

Xia Qi and Peijin whispered, "Lay is actually a wealthy lady who ran away from home because she hated the aristocratic practices. She spent all the money she took out from home on studying medicine and saving people. Look, the one opened by Lai

How can this clinic make money? She is just doing charity."

"It's almost like an angel."

Peijin was so moved that she wanted to cry, "This makes the boss who dares to ask her for money look like a scumbag."

"Hey! I can hear you!"

The two of them were chattering without lowering their voices at all. Luo could hear clearly, "I didn't ask her for it, she gave it to me herself!"

Xia Qi and Peijin were silent, and then looked at Luo with eyes full of condemnation and envy.

"It turns out that the boss was taken care of by Rai. I didn't expect you to be such a boss."

"I'm so envious. I also want to be taken care of by a rich woman."

The description became darker and darker, and Luo didn't want to talk anymore. He was not a pretty boy being kept, he had obviously put in the work.

"Actually, Rai also gave me a salary."

At this time, Bebo took out an envelope containing money. Under the extremely shocked eyes of Xia Qi and Pei Jin, he blushed and said, "Because when I go to the clinic to see the boss, I will help clean up."

Xia Qi and Pei Jin were silent.

"... Pei Jin, I want to make some extra money."

"I want it too, Xia Qi."

——

"Want to come and work at my place?"

Lai looked at the pink and yellow figures in front of her. Without thinking much, she smiled and agreed, "Okay, you can come here as my assistant."

"...Really, really?!"

"Well, really."

Rai encouraged them: "I thought you would also study medicine with Luo before. You are also talented in this area. Let's work hard together in the future."

Xia Qi and Peijin didn't have high expectations at first, but the other party agreed so simply and praised them. They were so touched. These are their reborn parents.

"We'll work hard from now on, Rai!"

"Idiot! How can you call the boss by his name! At this time, you should call-"

"Big sister!"

Rai, who unexpectedly took in two younger brothers, smiled and ordered them, "Now, please wipe down all the instruments in the clinic. They must be spotless."

"no problem!"

"Please leave it to us! Sister!"

Money can make all the difference. Looking at the scene of the two people being ordered to work by Rai, Luo fell into silence. He wouldn't have to be like them after receiving the money, right?

"There is no need to pay me any more wages from now on."

Hearing what Luo said, Rai was a little confused, "Why?"

"I do not need."

"But, you want to be a pirate in the future, right? A pirate needs a pirate ship, and a pirate ship has to be bought. Isn't the money you earn now just the starting capital for you to go to sea in the future?"

Luo, "..." makes sense.

"I will figure it out on my own in the future."

"What's the solution? Steal? Rob?"

Luo, "..."

"Anyway, I just don't want your money."

It was precisely because the other party mentioned that he would go to sea in the future that Luo Cai couldn't accept it anymore. He didn't want to owe her any more.

"Wouldn't it be better to use your money to help those in need?"

The image of Lai as a runaway daughter has been deeply ingrained in Luo's heart. In this case, no matter how much money the other party takes from home, there will always be a day when it is spent. However, the other party has no sense of saving money.

Luo simply couldn't accept someone who was kind to others unconditionally.

"My helping others and my paying you a salary are not in conflict with each other."

"If you really want to pay me..."

Realizing that he couldn't defeat the other party at all, Luo chose to take a step back and said, "How about you ask Mr. Yuanyi to teach me swordsmanship?"

Jiguo Yuanyi's unfathomable strength made Luo's heart itch. He wanted to become a disciple, but he couldn't find the right opportunity to speak.

"So you want to learn swordsmanship from Yuanyi."

Ley said clearly: "You have to go to him and talk to him about this yourself."

——

"Why?"

Listening to Luo's request, Ji Guoyuan uttered two words in confusion.

For those who don't know Jiguo Enichi, his cold and indifferent look at people at this time is really discouraging. At least Luo has begun to back down. He mistakenly thinks that his qualifications are not enough for the other party.

Refused.

"Don't go."

Rai, who came with him, grabbed Luo's collar and said, "You have to show Yuanyi your consciousness. He can't just accept you as his disciple without knowing anything."

Jiguo Yuanyi nodded along with Rai's words.

Luo: ...So that’s it.

"I want to become stronger."

Under the gazes of the big one and the small one, I was not very good at such straightforward heart-to-heart communication and said in a babble.

As soon as Ji Guoyuan understood, he continued to ask: "What next?"

"Then...protect."

Luo, who had an awkward temper, blushed, "I want to protect Rocinante, who once protected me with his life."

"I see."

Ji Guoyuan said clearly: "If his brother is really as powerful as he said, his situation at this time will indeed be very difficult."

"So, I don't have much time left, I have to become stronger as soon as possible."

After passing a hurdle, Luo was finally able to speak smoothly: "Please accept me as your disciple...Master Yuanyi."

"I don't want to take on a disciple."

really……

Luo, who was not surprised by this result, was still feeling a little depressed.

"But swordsmanship is still possible with guidance."

Ji Guoyuan changed the topic and said, "I'm free at any time."

Luo was stunned. Is this person so easy-going?

"...Thank you, thank you."

Seeing the boy in the spotted hat blushing and showing awkward gratitude to him, the corners of Jiguo Enichi's mouth slowly raised, and he reached out his hand and touched the other person's head.

"Oh no--"

The screams of the villagers broke this warm scene.
Chapter completed!