The “Baohe Tang” cured many difficult illnesses and treated poor patients for free, causing the pharmacy’s business to prosper. People came from afar for treatment, affectionately calling Bai Suzhen “Bai Niang-zi.” However, their success angered Fahai, the monk from Golden Mountain Temple. One day, he visited “Baohe Tang” and, upon seeing Bai Niang-zi treating patients, recognized her true identity as a transformed white snake.
At this moment, a little boy ran over, holding a cup of water, which he handed to Lan Ling’er before laughing and running away. Watching his innocent departure, Lan Ling’er smiled and took a sip of tea.
“What happened next?” Those below were anxious but patient, waiting for Lan Ling’er to speak. After finishing her water, she continued, “One day, when Bai Niang-zi was out, Fahai secretly told Xu Xian her true identity.”
Although Xu Xian said he didn’t believe it, doubts crept into his mind. Recalling past events, he decided to test Bai Niang-zi! During the Dragon Boat Festival, people traditionally drink realgar wine to ward off evil spirits. Following Fahai’s advice, Xu Xian made Bai Niang-zi drink the wine. Once the wine entered her stomach, Bai Niang-zi immediately revealed her snake form, and Xu Xian fainted on the spot! Looking at the captivated audience, Lan Ling’er softly laughed and looked around.
“You don’t understand! I have my own reasons! Ling’er, don’t worry about me, just let me die! Do you think a woman like me deserves to live in this world?” Xiao Yue gently wiped away the tears that had long since fallen and roared at Lan Ling’er.
“No, Xiao Yue, no one can decide your fate.
When you were young, didn’t you say that you would fight for money for our Lingmoon Vineyard? Xiao Yue, come home with me. Can we start over?” Lan Ling’er’s eyes were misty. Although she was unwilling, she could endure everything for Xiao Yue, even the man she despised.
“No, don’t bother me! From today on, we are no longer friends. Even if we meet on the street, we will act like strangers! Otherwise, I will hate you for the rest of my life!” Xiao Yue turned her back, speaking coldly. More than ten years of friendship was destroyed so easily!
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