I was reborn after my cousin stole my life.

Chapter 70: Ambitious Young People Like Xiao Yuan

"If I had known I could get two thermos flasks, I should have participated in the show."

Knowing that everyone who participated in the show received a thermos, Sister-in-law Guiying regretted being too stubborn at the time.

"They weren't this generous before. They used to give out enamel mugs, gloves, and snacks, which only amounted to a dollar or two. I never expected Wu Yufen to be so generous this time! Did the sun rise in the west?"

"They said it was Chairman Gu who applied to the higher-ups," Yuan Xiu said with a smile.

"That's right, if Chairman Gu speaks up, the application will definitely be approved..." Sister Guiying kicked the rotten cabbage leaves at her feet into the corner, got up and took a bag of salt from the kitchen, and rubbed salt onto the cabbage leaves layer by layer.

Yuan Xiu reached out to help, "Aren't you going to wash it again?"

"No need to wash it. It'll taste bad if it gets wet with tap water. Just wash it once when you're ready to eat it. Isn't it said that salt can kill all kinds of bacteria? If it can kill all of them, then what's there to be afraid of?"

Yuan Xiu smiled and nodded, "Then I'll have to learn properly and make some at home when I have time."

"How much can the two of you eat? If you want more, just come and get some from me. It's just a little cabbage, it's not worth it."

As she spoke, she glanced back at her father-in-law and whispered, "Ever since he took you as his apprentice, I don't have to clean his medicine chest or tidy his books anymore. I should thank you, though. He used to nag me a lot about how I couldn't keep things organized and that I was just making things worse for him."

Yuan Xiu couldn't help but laugh and said, "I received skills from my master for nothing, so it's only right that I clean up these things. Sister-in-law, you don't need to thank me. I should be thanking you all for not minding that I come over every day and bother you."

"Look at what you're saying, what's so annoying? I wish you could come over every day. You cook for the old man to show your respect, and we can eat for free..."

The two were chatting happily when they heard Doctor Liu calling out from the pharmacy: "Little Yuan, where are you in the 'Formulas of Decoctions'? Have you finished reading the 'Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic'? If not, hurry back and read it! I'm worried for you even if you're not! I'm afraid you won't graduate before I die!"

Yuan Xiu jumped up, put down the cabbage in her hand, and said, "Oh, Master, I'll go back and check right away. I'll come to you tomorrow morning to recite the 'Tangtou Gejue' (a traditional Chinese medicine formula) for harmonizing remedies. Don't worry, you'll definitely live to be a hundred!"

After saying that, Yuan Xiu smiled at Guiying, who had winked at her, and jogged home.

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Hearing the door being pushed open from the outside, Yuan Xiu thought it was Jiang Zhou returning. Peeking in, she saw a strange middle-aged man in his thirties wearing a military uniform. After the man came in, he turned around and helped an elderly man over fifty years old into the room.

Then, Jiang Zhou followed him into the courtyard.

Yuan Xiu recognized the old man; he was the "secretary" she had rescued in the city a few days earlier.

Yuan Xiu left the house with a nervous heart. Could it be that they've come to cause her trouble?

People who come looking for trouble are unlikely to be carrying gifts.

Yuan Xiu winked at Jiang Zhou.

Jiang Zhou glanced at her and said to the two people he had brought into the house, "This is my lover, Yuan Xiu."

The old man smiled and said to Yuan Xiu, "Young friend, do you still recognize me?"

Yuan Xiu nodded: "I know him. Is the old man feeling any better?"

"I'm much better now. I followed the doctor's orders and went to the hospital as soon as I finished. I even stayed in the hospital for a few days. It's just a pity that you left so soon. It took me quite a while to find out who you were. It turns out you're a military wife. No wonder you were so brave and reckless in your rescue. You and your husband, one protecting the country and the other saving lives, are a match made in heaven! You are both indispensable talents for the country!"

Jiangzhou is the one who "protects the homeland and defends the country".

Yuan Xiu dared not recognize the four characters "救死扶伤" (jiù sǐ fú shāng).

She said apologetically, "I'm not a doctor, I just like this profession and often read medical books, so... Luckily you're alright, otherwise, I would have made a big mistake."

The old man waved his hand: "With a kind heart and skillful hands, what mistakes could he possibly make? Facts have proven that your medical skills are quite good, and you are not someone who speaks without reason."

Jiang Zhou moved a stool over. "Secretary Gu, Director Gu, let's come inside and sit down to talk."

Director Gu helped Secretary Gu sit down. "Comrade Yuan Xiu, I am the director of the political department of the military hospital. This is my father. We are very grateful for your help at the Friendship Store a few days ago. This is a small token of our appreciation. We hope you will accept it."

He handed the two obviously high-end gift boxes in his hand to Yuan Xiu.

Yuan Xiu waved her hand: "It's nothing, it's too precious for me to accept."

Director Gu placed the items directly on the table. "Comrade Yuan Xiu, please don't be so polite. You saved my father's life, so it's only right that we express our gratitude."

Yuan Xiu looked at Jiang Zhou, who nodded slightly, silently saying: It's nothing.

"Xiao Yuan, don't think he's exaggerating. When I went to the hospital this time, the doctors said that if no measures had been taken, I might have died before I even got to the hospital. My family was terrified. Otherwise, I wouldn't have stayed in the hospital for several days."

Secretary Gu stood up and looked at the paper-cut window decorations on the wall. "These paper-cut window decorations are really well done. Did Xiao Yuan cut them?"

After receiving an affirmative answer, he asked, "May I have a look around?"

Jiang Zhou stood up: "Of course, please feel free to look around."

Secretary Gu then slowly strolled around the house. He looked at the paper-cut window decorations, the furnishings, and the clothes that had been cut but not yet sewn on the sewing machine.

Standing by the window outside his desk, looking at the vegetable garden in the yard and the flowers and trees by the flower wall, he said, "Xiao Yuan must have kept the house tidy. It's really nice."

He praised Yuan Xiu for a while, then turned and saw the books on the desk. "Are these the medical books that Yuan Xiu was just reading? May I take a look around your study?"

Jiang Zhou then led him into the study.

The two men's study and bedroom were connected. After entering, Secretary Gu's eyes were fixed on the bookshelves and desk.

"What high school textbooks are in here?"

"It's mine," Yuan Xiu said. "I also study some cultural knowledge from time to time."

Secretary Gu nodded: "Not bad, not bad."

After saying that, he turned to his son, who was standing outside the window, and said, "Look how ambitious Xiao Yuan is! He studies literature, reads medical books, and takes such good care of the family. What a wonderful comrade!"

Yuan Xiu blushed at the praise.

Jiang Zhou's eyes flashed. "My wife is still learning traditional Chinese medicine from Instructor Liu's father. Dr. Liu used to be a senior doctor at their city's TCM hospital. Later, due to health reasons, he was taken to the army to retire. His medical skills are also very good."

"Oh?" Secretary Gu exclaimed in surprise, "Comrade Yuan has already started learning medicine? That's good, that's good. It means Yuan has already grasped the basics. Ambitious young people like Yuan should be given opportunities to realize their value! Um, boss."

Director Gu's face tightened; he knew it...