Chapter 16

Ye Xiaoxiao put the contact information away.

But she definitely didn’t plan to contact him.

She was worried that Lu Hanchuan really knew the original owner. If she slipped up while interacting with him, she would probably die a horrible death.

“Xiaoxiao, were those your friends?”

Ye Changyuan and Ye Changsheng came over after seeing the two comrades leave.

Ye Changyuan’s eyes were filled with envy, “This is the first time I’ve seen such a nice car.”

Ye Xiaoxiao hadn’t thought anything was wrong at first, but now that she thought about it, they were indeed born with a silver spoon in their mouths.

In the 1980s, people who could drive around weren’t common, to say the least.

“They’re not really my friends. Just neighbors from before.”

Ye Changyuan imagined neighbors as close as his family and his second uncle’s family. He thought to himself, aren’t they friends?

But the military compound in Beijing was very large. There were schools, hospitals, and other buildings nearby. Different troops had different assignments, and it was rare to meet people who weren’t in the same circle.

Ye Changsheng didn’t ask what they had talked about. He said, “Are we going back to the market?”

“It’s still early. Of course, we’re going back!”

It wasn’t even noon yet. Ye Xiaoxiao didn’t want to waste time.

Ye Changsheng, “Then let’s go back to the market and see.”

The earnings were good in the morning. If it hadn’t been for Zhang Lao Wu and the others causing trouble, they would have probably earned over twenty yuan by now.

When Ye Xiaoxiao and the others returned to the market, they found that many people were still waiting for them.

“Girl, you’re back. Did they catch those bad guys?”

Ye Xiaoxiao, “Don’t worry, everyone. The troublemakers were caught, and they’re going to jail.”

Hearing this, everyone felt a sense of justice.

Ye Xiaoxiao and the others set up their table and chairs again. People lined up orderly.

Because of the fight, Ye Xiaoxiao’s business was even more booming.

Not far away, someone’s eyes were fixed on the stall.

At 3:30 in the afternoon, people started leaving the market in twos and threes. But there were still seven or eight people waiting in front of Ye Xiaoxiao’s stall.

The first time she earned money by charging consultation fees, the results were surprisingly good.

Moreover, many of the people who came to see Ye Xiaoxiao were women in their thirties and forties. Besides everyday injuries and aches, they also had some embarrassing gynecological problems.

As long as Ye Xiaoxiao could figure it out, she would explain it to them carefully.

For more serious cases, she would recommend that they go to the hospital for an examination and prescribe some fast-acting Western medicine.

Most importantly, Ye Xiaoxiao’s attitude was really good. She was more approachable than the doctors and nurses at the clinic and the town hospital, so she was naturally well-received.

After writing a prescription for the last patient, Ye Xiaoxiao could finally rest.

She stood up and stretched. Ye Changyuan and Ye Changsheng packed up the stall and prepared to go home.

“Girl, those people who bought medicine from my pharmacy today were all recommended by you, right?”

The old man from the Chinese medicine pharmacy stood in front of Ye Xiaoxiao, appearing out of nowhere.

Ye Xiaoxiao understood, “There’s only your Chinese medicine pharmacy in town. I recommended everyone who came for a Chinese medicine prescription to buy medicine from you.”

Song Guangjing stroked his white beard and smiled, “I’ve seen those prescriptions. Little girl, you have a lot of talent in medicine. Are you interested in learning Chinese medicine from me?”

Ye Xiaoxiao looked up, “Do you want me to be your apprentice? I don’t have time.”

Song Guangjing shook his head, “I want to take you as my disciple.”

Ye Xiaoxiao: “…”

Is this man a dinosaur?

Seeing the young girl’s intriguing expression, Song Guangjing knew that his request was a bit abrupt.

“You must be short of money now. If you become my disciple, you only need to learn some medical principles with me every day. I’ll pay you monthly. Besides, although you’re smart, you still have a long way to go in medical research.”

Ye Xiaoxiao still found it strange, “What’s in it for you?”

Song Guangjing, “To be honest, our profession used to have factions. Later, our lineage declined, and we fell into disrepair. I made a bet with a few of my brothers to see who was more skilled. Whoever wins will inherit the lineage’s signboard.

We had a competition a few years ago, and neither side was satisfied with the result. So, we made another bet.

Whoever can teach a skilled disciple will inherit the lineage’s signboard.”

Ye Xiaoxiao understood.

This signboard was probably the so-called brand, something like “Tongrentang”.

It was indeed very important.

No wonder the Chinese medicine hall she went to last time didn’t have a signboard.

After thinking about it, Ye Xiaoxiao said, “You want to take me as your disciple, then I have to test your skills.”

Song Guangjing’s eyes lit up, “Okay, little girl. It’s a bit late today. Come to my pharmacy tomorrow, and you can test me however you want.”

Ye Xiaoxiao agreed.

She wasn’t just doing it for the money. She was genuinely interested in Chinese medicine.

In her previous world, she had chosen to study Western medicine at her parents’ insistence. At that time, her grandfather, who loved her the most, was very disappointed. He felt that his medical skills would be passed down to no one.

But at that time, Western medicine was a popular major. For the sake of her future, Ye Xiaoxiao listened to her parents’ advice.

Now that she had the chance to choose again, Ye Xiaoxiao wanted to make up for her regrets.

After making an appointment with Song Guangjing, Ye Xiaoxiao and her two brothers went home.

“Xiaoxiao, you’re so amazing, you can do everything!”

Ye Changyuan’s eyes weren’t just filled with envy now. He was in awe.

Ye Xiaoxiao smiled shyly, “A skill is better than a thousand pieces of gold. I can only do this.”

Ye Changyuan exaggeratedly gestured, “Xiaoxiao, you’re too humble. I think you’re good at everything.”

Ye Changsheng reminded Ye Changyuan, who was dancing with joy, “Carry the table properly.”

The popcorn they brought out in the morning had already been given away for free. They only had to carry the table and chairs home.

Besides that, Ye Changsheng’s pockets were full of money.

When they got home, Grandpa Miao had already prepared dinner.

Ye Changsheng gave all the money in his pocket to Ye Xiaoxiao, “You earned all this money today. You don’t have to share it with us.”

Ye Changyuan agreed. He felt that he hadn’t helped much.

He was just playing around at the market.

Ye Xiaoxiao took the money. There was a whole yuan and some coins of fifty cents and a few cents.

She estimated that it was about eighty yuan.

She took out two ten-yuan bills and gave them to her two brothers, “This is what you deserve. There’s a reward for your labor.”

Ye Changyuan, “Hee hee.”

Ye Changsheng didn’t refuse either. He put the money away.

During dinner, Ye Changsheng suggested, “There’s no market tomorrow. I want to go home. I’ve already sent the cotton and cloth that Xiaoxiao bought back home. The clothes must be ready. You should wear something warmer when you’re running around outside.”

Ye Xiaoxiao was still wearing the old cotton jacket that Miao Cuifang had put on her before she left.

But she was used to it and didn’t mind.

But she had been away from home for over a month. Ye Changsheng must have missed home too. She said, “Fourth brother should go home. Take the money back to Mom and Dad. See if they need anything before the New Year. Let the family buy some things together.

I’m going to the Chinese medicine pharmacy in town tomorrow. I won’t go back with you.”