I Became a Medical Genius in the 80s-Chapter 657 - 656

In the blink of an eye, the Gregorian new year had passed, and everyone was preparing for the Spring Festival.

The New Year atmosphere in Beijing was quite strong, and with the arrival of a heavy snowfall, the entire earth was covered in silvery white, with Old Beijing also donning a new outfit.

Luo Anguo and Luo Xudong, father and son, went out early in the morning to shovel snow. After clearing the snow in front of their own house, they also cleaned the snow for the surrounding neighbors.

Although they were from out of town, they got along well with the neighbors, especially with Zhou Yunxia’s family. The two families often interacted, but after the old lady passed away last year, the atmosphere at their place wasn’t very good this year.

Zheng Lulu had been spending a lot of time with her brother and sister-in-law, and also frequently visited Beisitian’s house.

Luo Jiali’s work had long stabilized, and she also often visited Beisitian’s house. The three women got along quite well, and now they also had Bei Jiale, who occasionally came over to freeload.

If Beisitian and Bei Jiale stood together, Luo Jiale and Zheng Lulu couldn’t tell who was who. Fortunately, they could tell them apart as soon as they spoke; otherwise, the two would be really frustrated.

When Zheng Lulu went out with a broom and found the snow already cleared, she knew it was Uncle Luo and Brother Luo who had done it. She went back and brought a bowl of glutinous rice balls made by her sister-in-law over to thank them.

This was something Zhou Yunxia learned from someone else, a southern delicacy.

When Zheng Lulu brought the bowl over, Bei Jiale was bickering with Beisitian. She was used to it. These two identical sisters would fight whenever they met; if they didn’t fight someday, they probably wouldn’t feel right.

Even the usually calm Beisitian was like this, which impressed Zheng Lulu.

"Glutinous rice balls, huh? I love to eat them!" Bei Jiale hurriedly grabbed a pair of chopsticks and started eating in the living room.

Beisitian, however, wasn’t very accustomed to eating them. In her past life, she wasn’t used to them, so she didn’t even touch them.

"I’ll take this small bowl to Auntie." Zheng Lulu said with a smile.

Mrs. Qin happened to come in and, seeing the glutinous rice balls, also smiled. Recently, Zhou Yunxia got to know a few southern women, and after becoming familiar with them, she started learning some southern snacks from them. Their family had been trying quite a few lately.

"Thank Lulu for me, Auntie." Mrs. Qin said with a smile.

At first, she wasn’t used to being called Auntie, but she knew city girls called elders like that. Gradually, as more people called her that, she got used to it, even Bei Jiale called her that.

After Zheng Lulu finished delivering the food, she went back home, as there were things to help out with there.

Bei Jiale came over to discuss the exchange meeting with Beisitian.

"After the New Year, there’s the exchange meeting. I plan to participate. What about you?" Bei Jiale asked while eating.

Of course, Beisitian was also going to participate, but that’s not what she wanted to talk about. "Where are you planning to go for the New Year?"

Bei Jiale wiped her mouth with a napkin and said, "Back to my headquarters. I’ve been out wild for so long, it’s New Year, and I need to go back."

This time, she was going back to sift through some clues again. She hadn’t forgotten that she was still in a contest with Beisitian.

Beisitian didn’t say more. Initially, she wanted Bei Jiale to spend New Year’s with them, but since she had plans, she naturally let it go.

Bei Jiale left the next day; the New Year was in a week. If she didn’t leave soon, it would be too late.

On the 24th day of the 12th lunar month, the whole small courtyard mobilized to start a thorough cleaning. Today was Gao Ma’s last day of work; she was going home for the New Year tomorrow.

Gao Ma and Mrs. Qin were the main forces, wiping windows and cleaning from early morning until after 3 o’clock in the afternoon. This was considered fast because the Wei Family Brothers and Tian Zhi came to help; otherwise, they wouldn’t have finished until nighttime.

After dinner, Gao Ma packed her things and prepared to leave. Beisitian stuffed a big red envelope into Gao Ma’s hands and wished her a Happy New Year. 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

Gao Ma took it cheerfully and opened it outside the door to find 500 yuan inside!

What a big red envelope!

Gao Ma was delighted, carrying her small bag as she left. She thought she must work even more diligently after the New Year. While thinking this, a woman walked towards her, waving at Gao Ma.

Gao Ma was startled. She didn’t seem to recognize this person. Was she mistaken?

"Are you the nanny from that courtyard?" the woman asked with a chuckle.

Gao Ma sized up the woman and nodded, "Yes, do you need something?"

"No, no, I just often visit Sister Zhou’s place and occasionally see you, so I thought I’d ask," the woman said with a smile.

Gao Ma suddenly understood; she was a guest at the neighboring house, Sister-in-law Zhou’s place.

"This family is really blessed, having triplets at once! I was so envious when I heard Sister-in-law Zhou talk about it!"

Gao Ma agreed, "Isn’t that so, but it’s also exhausting. All three kids need feeding, and it wears the mother out! She doesn’t get a good night’s sleep."

"Of course, but then again, this family is capable. The kids will surely be successful in the future. Word is the mother is a doctor?"

Gao Ma paused at the question; Beisitian being a doctor was something even Zhou Yunxia wasn’t fully aware of because Beisitian had explicitly said she didn’t want it known, which is why Gao Ma had been able to keep the job until now.

"Is that so?" Gao Ma asked quickly, deciding not to say much.

The woman glanced at Gao Ma, with a slightly mocking smile, "You work there and don’t know? We all know."

Gao Ma gave a small chuckle, "I just do the work. I don’t know anything else. It’s getting late; please extend my regards to Sister-in-law Zhou."

With that, she left, and after Gao Ma left, the woman dropped her smile and spat lightly on the ground.

"Just a dumb nanny; do they need you to keep secrets? Fool!" The woman’s language was rough, filled with swearing.

Gao Ma had already walked far and didn’t hear it. As she headed toward the bus stop, she felt something wasn’t right. She thought it over and stopped in a small shop to call Beisitian, reporting the situation.

Indeed, she was just a worker knowing nothing else, nor did she gossip about the household. That’s what Beisitian valued in her. Gao Ma didn’t expect herself to be so alert as well.

Gao Ma felt she had to live up to the 500 yuan.

Beisitian knew about it and told Gao Ma to go home for New Year’s without worry. Afterward, she informed Luo Xudong, and his face turned cold.

All along, with Luo Xudong on top, Zhou Quan outside also started to move. Beisitian considered discussing the situation with Zhou Yunxia, but it was the New Year, and everyone was busy preparing for the big celebration. Who had time to visit guests?

Luo Xudong told Beisitian to be patient and let him investigate first.

Before anything was resolved on this side, news came from Wu Yuekai: Beidewang was missing!

In the morning, when a caregiver went to assist Beidewang with his daily needs, they found the bed neatly made, but he was gone, along with a few sets of simple clothes.