Chapter 864 - 866: In the Midst of the Unknown
"I became a doctor because at the time there was no choice. Back then I was the eldest in the family, so I had to inherit everything from the family, including the medical skills passed down from our ancestors. So from a young age, I was required to learn various knowledge and go up the mountain to collect medicinal herbs. By the time I was twelve or thirteen, I was already a formidable young doctor."
"Actually, I can’t say I have a deep love for the profession of Chinese medicine. Maybe because I’ve been immersed in this environment since childhood, I later found that Chinese medicine has seeped into my bones, so I accepted that I was destined to be a doctor."
"But your second granduncle, who is my younger brother, didn’t have as many demands imposed on him by the family, so he chose to become a soldier. Later, he sacrificed himself in a battle; he had just come of age at the time. So, in one’s life, what you want to do, what you will experience, these are all predetermined."
"Perhaps now, when I tell you this, you wouldn’t believe it. You young people all think about things like controlling your own destiny and winning through hard work. But when you reach my age, you’ll find that humans are too insignificant and can’t contend with fate."
"So, I think the ancient saying is particularly wise: ’Do your best and accept destiny.’ What a great saying. We should strive to do everything well while we’re alive; the rest is up to heaven. Everything is predestined in the cosmic order." Grandpa also sat on the bed and said to Xiao Yifei.
Xiao Yifei listened with an understanding that was not quite clear. He didn’t really agree with Grandpa’s notion that everything was predestined. He knew that as long as he worked hard, he could get into his ideal university and then become a great doctor like Grandpa.
"Grandpa, I still don’t agree with what you’re saying. I believe as long as I work hard, there’s nothing I can’t accomplish in this world." Xiao Yifei propped his head against his hand and spoke to Grandpa.
Grandpa remained silent for a while, then said, "It’s right for you to think this way now. But when you reach a certain age, you’ll understand that what I’m saying isn’t wrong."