I'm genuinely invested in her medical journey. The way she starts off thinking Granny Qin's just some village woman, then realizes she's actually sitting on lost medical knowledge—that's such a satisfying twist. It gives her a purpose beyond just surviving. I like that she doesn't immediately become a genius; she's humbled and works harder. And the detail about her being able to guess traditional characters from her modern education? That feels earned, not cheap. It makes her adaptation feel realistic.
1 The protagonist’s relationship with Martha is bittersweet. Martha clearly cares but is overworked and called away. The way the baby is "held for a while and rocked by the good person" but never for long enough is a constant, underlying sadness. The moment Martha leaves and she's left alone crying in the dark until she falls asleep just felt so hollow. It made me appreciate every single moment of love she gets from her later, even if it’s not enough.