Chapter 687

Second-rate? That was Martin's favorite saying. He said it so often that even Lillian picked it up. It meant someone's skills were mediocre at best, far from professional. Matthew never expected that, in Lillian's eyes, his medical skills would be considered second-rate. Matthew cleared his throat and said, "Mom, my medical skills are actually very good." Lorraine quickly jumped in to help Matthew. "Grandma, Dad is really great at medicine! Last time, one of my classmate's dad even came to him for treatment." Lillian looked surprised. "Matthew? I know him too well! He's never had a proper job, so how could he be any good at medicine?" Matthew felt like he needed to clarify. "Mom, while I was in prison, I apprenticed under a mentor. He taught me traditional medicine. Now, I'm a traditional medicine practitioner." Lillian finally understood. "So that's how it is. Well, you'd better remember how much your mentor helped you. Make sure you show him some respect. When you get the chanc