Chapter 0003 The color of love is deep red

The mayor waved his hand and said: "I won't go in, Jack, you take your time to rest and settle down. We have already discussed your salary, which is 70,000 USD per year. For now, you can make do with that, and the town will increase your salary every year. If it's convenient, please report to the clinic tomorrow morning, as there are many patients waiting there."

Although that aunt looked spirited and spoke nicely, Father directly brought up his childhood embarrassments, which was rather inconsiderate, Lu Fei couldn't help but silently lament in his heart

"Alright, Dad, I will go to the clinic at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning. Thank you for your hard work today," Lu Fei said politely

Lilith was very happy as she walked into the room, waved to Sally and David, and sat down on a chair waiting for Lu Fei to fetch the first aid kit

Sister Shirley, I have brought back Sally's son, Dr. Jack. Is he not that handsome Chinese boy? Yes, he is the charming young man, the one you changed diapers for twenty years ago and who urinated on your face.

Call me Dad, let's get in the car first, it will take another 45 minutes to drive back to town, your parents are waiting for you at home, they originally wanted to come pick you up, but I told them you are the future great savior of the town, they must come to pick you up in person and have breakfast with their son.

Oh, I see. Please wait a moment. Come in and have a seat. I will go get my first aid kit. You know I am a skilled doctor, and I will check on Aunt Kelly. Lu Fei understood that Lilith, due to her hearing impairment and the sheriff's mother's intense protection, had very little understanding of society, remaining as pure as a blank sheet of paper, saying whatever came to her mind. Therefore, he did not feel that there was anything wrong with being asked to treat her as soon as he returned.

As we continued on our way, the vehicle finally approached the northern end of the town, where a striking three-story villa stood near the map. The exterior walls of the villa were painted in Huaxia red; however, due to the age of the house, the vibrant red had gradually faded to a deep crimson, evoking a sense of warmth and depth.

Hello, Mr. Anderson, I apologize for the inconvenience, but could you please come to pick me up

As the two chatted and laughed, they got into the car and drove towards Aoguli Town

As the pickup truck approached the small town, the unknown wildflowers by the roadside began to release their fragrance, and the birds in the forest chirped incessantly. The scent of the lake filled the air. Lu Fei knew that Lake Tahoe was near, and the town was not far off. After a short stretch of lakeside road, the vehicle slowly entered the town of Ogul.

Although Father is over sixty years old, he wears a wide-brimmed cowboy hat, a spirited jacket, a checkered shirt, and jeans, presenting a robust Western cowboy style that makes him appear youthful and energetic. He drives along Highway 50 at a leisurely pace. Lu Fei casually turns on the radio, and the classic country song "500 Miles" drifts out from the speakers.

The girl referred to as Lilith by Luffy is his neighbor. She lives in the villa to the left of his house with her sheriff mother, Kelly. At just 17 years old this year, Lilith used to always cling to Luffy when they were children, as he was the only big brother who did not find her special and would actually "talk" to her.

I know you don't like the house to be messy, so let's keep it as it is. What do you mean by saying our son is a doctor and has obsessive-compulsive disorder

"You and your son can go in and talk, I will help you with your luggage," David said with a smile

That night, Lu Fei and his colleagues had a dinner gathering, returning in high spirits. However, his intern colleague, Olive, was feeling down. Lu Fei was aware that Olive had some feelings for him, but despite her radiant beauty, she was a bit on the heavier side, weighing around 90 kilograms, which was quite a test of human nature.

Old John, have you recovered from your cold? I have brought Sally's son, Dr. Jack, back. Tomorrow everyone can go to the clinic for a check-up

Lu Fei, full of enthusiasm, asked questions left and right as the vehicle swiftly passed through the mountainous area and entered the plains. It drove off Highway 50 and turned onto a forest road. The area was vast and sparsely populated, with almost no vehicles passing by. Lu Fei gazed out the window at the tall white birch trees along the roadside, the dense shrubs behind the woods, and the half-human-high reeds by the road, all indicative of a high mountain wetland ecosystem

The old man chuckled dismissively and waved his hand, then drove away

Come on, son, Mom has made delicious food for you today; let's go home for lunch

Lilith stood in the living room of Luffy's house, reminiscing about the summer seven years ago. At that time, she was only 10 years old, and her Barbie doll's clothes had been torn by some mischievous children. Habitually, she went to find the older neighbor brother to complain. Luffy neither sought revenge on those naughty kids nor ignored her; instead, he carefully sewed the Barbie's clothes back together stitch by stitch. Only then did Lilith stop crying and smile. At that moment, she knew that Luffy was the older brother she could rely on. Every year, her favorite season was summer because her older brother would come home during the summer vacation.

As it is a weekday, there are not many people in the town. Most of the residents work in the copper mine and the ranches. The copper mine is located 10 kilometers away from the town, while most of the ranches are situated adjacent to Lake Tahoe, in the northwestern part of the town.

Luffy was waiting at the dormitory entrance with his suitcase in hand when the town mayor arrived as scheduled, driving his Ford F-150 and a large pickup truck.

Upon entering the town, the old man intentionally slowed down the vehicle, occasionally leaning out to greet pedestrians or shopkeepers.

She looked at Lu Fei, who was opening the luggage to get the first aid kit, and felt that her big brother was becoming more and more handsome. "Jack has grown to over 1.8 meters tall, with clean and neat short black hair, a soft oval face, yet with angular brow bones. His large eyes are deep and mysterious, with a hint of deep blue in his black irises. He resembles a more Eastern version of Keanu Reeves, but his handsomeness is quite comparable."

Three people gathered around the dining table enjoying lunch. Lu Fei knew that his mother did not particularly enjoy cooking, so he praised the dishes she had worked hard to prepare to the utmost, making Mrs. Sally feel delighted.

Lilith, long time no see, how have you been? Lu Fei was momentarily taken aback, but quickly reacted and signed the word 'ask' to the girl

At first glance, Mother Sally has a delicate and beautiful face, a slender figure, and an enduring charm. However, her face and body also bear the marks of time, with fine wrinkles, faint spots, and a slightly fuller physique that recount the cruelty of the years. Lu Fei couldn't help but feel a pang in his nose, quickly stepping forward, opening his arms, ready to embrace his mother's hug

On the morning of Tuesday, April 27, 2009, at 10:00 AM, in front of the dormitory of St. Cassius Hospital

Hello, Jack, it is truly a pleasure to see you

Unintentionally, without looking at my feet, my right foot stepped into a small pit on the grass in front of the door. With a thud, I knelt down on one leg

The road through the forest leads directly to the central street of the town. The central street runs through the entirety of Oguli Town. On both sides of the street are the commonly seen 2- and 3-story detached villas typical of the West, with some shops, supermarkets, and public facilities along the street. As one reaches the center of the town, the taller buildings, including the library, house the town's police station and administrative offices, which serve as public service institutions. The only clinic in the town is located next to the police station.

"Oh dear, it shouldn't be like this, please don't kneel!" exclaimed Luffy's mother, breaking into her hometown dialect in surprise

Luffy's mother, Sally, and his stepfather, David, heard the sound of a car and quickly walked out. Sally hurried a few steps and watched her son get out of the car. His soft features and handsome face increasingly resembled those of his biological father, and he had grown tall and strong. Her eyes involuntarily turned slightly red as she called out to Luffy, "Son, come here and give your mother a hug." Luffy turned around and fixed his gaze on his mother.

"Looking at what you said, David, how many years have you been eating the dishes made by mom"

"Alright, alright, let's go eat," Sally said with a smile

Lilith had not seen Lu Fei for over a year. Seeing Lu Fei react so quickly, she couldn't help but blush slightly and gently placed the cake on the coffee table in the living room

The scenery outside the window gradually shifted from the city to the mountains. The old man introduced, "You probably haven't traveled this road in a long time. Next, we will cross the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and in about half an hour, we will reach the outskirts of the town. The scenery in the town is much better."

Subsequently, Lilith signed, saying: "I knew you were coming back today, so I specially made a cake to see you. I'm doing quite well, but my mother has a cold. She said she needs to isolate and won't meet with me. We live upstairs and downstairs, and I haven't seen her for two days, which makes me a bit worried." Upon seeing Lu Fei, Lilith felt very relaxed and freely shared the situation at home with him

"You two are showing affection in Chinese, consider my feelings, okay?" David said with a grin

The little girl was daydreaming, lost in her thoughts, while Lu Fei had already tidied up and stood up to walk over

As she was recounting the embarrassing story of how her mother had made 16-year-old Lu Fei serve as the best man, the doorbell rang. Lu Fei went to open the door, and as soon as he opened it, he saw a girl with snow-white skin, large eyes, a small nose and mouth, and shoulder-length black hair, timidly standing at the entrance, holding a chocolate cake in her hands

Lu Fei hurriedly stood up, awkwardly embraced his mother, and said, "I didn't mean to, I didn't mean to, I really didn't intend to kneel." At that moment, David also came over and shared a brief hug with Lu Fei, smiling.

"It hasn't changed at all," Luffy said with a sense of nostalgia

Before going to bed, Lu Fei entered the newly opened Clinical Medicine Hall and Military Skills Hall of the system. After careful consideration, he established a training plan: exercising for 2 hours each day, studying medicine for 3 hours, and learning military skills for 3 hours

The two bystanders exchanged silent glances.

"I didn't! You're the one being overly sensitive." Lu Fei habitually bickered with Sally

Three people chatted and laughed as they entered the house. Lu Fei looked at the furnishings in his home. They were still the same as when he was in high school a few years ago. In the living room, there was a gray sofa, a wooden coffee table, a large LCD television, and a simple desk lamp.

Luffy, having been an emergency room resident in his previous life, learned a bit of sign language out of professional necessity, and unexpectedly found it useful in this life.

Thanks to you, Jack, I haven't seen Sally prepare such a lavish spread of Chinese cuisine in a long time

On the first night, 6 points of rescue value were spent to study the latest medical journals, new academic achievements, and the military skill of throwing knives. After achieving secondary perception, Lu Fei quickly became familiar with the weight, center of gravity, and length of the willow leaf throwing knife provided by the system. He rapidly absorbed the series of explanations on throwing knife techniques and quickly got the hang of it during subsequent training, soon hitting a target 30 meters away with the willow leaf throwing knife. After achieving secondary perception, Lu Fei quickly became familiar with the weight, center of gravity, and length of the willow leaf throwing knife provided by the system. He rapidly absorbed the series of explanations on throwing knife techniques and quickly got the hang of it during subsequent training, soon hitting a target 30 meters away with the willow leaf throwing knife.