After a pleasant meal, Ruan Hengzhi and He Ruyi pulled Ruan Qiushui aside and whispered to each other.

"Daughter, tell your father honestly, how did you suddenly learn traditional Chinese medicine?"

Isn't my daughter allergic to traditional Chinese medicine, just like my wife? Who was it that used to feel nauseous at the smell of Chinese medicine when they were little?

"Yes, Mother was quite surprised when she heard from Gu Changfeng that you had contributed two prescriptions."

I never realized my daughter had this talent before. Could it be that she inherited it from her grandfather?

“Father, Mother, I’m just following my roots. My maternal grandfather took me under his wing and taught me for five years. Have you all forgotten?”

"Before my grandfather passed away, he gave me all the medical books he had treasured, and I read them all."

Coincidentally, the original owner's maternal grandfather was also a traditional Chinese medicine doctor.

The original owner of this body had been exposed to this kind of thing since childhood and had learned some basic skills, but she wasn't very proficient.

"Now that you mention it, I do remember."

When their daughter was six years old, he and his wife suddenly received an urgent notice from their superiors, ordering them to enter a secret base for a scientific research project. They had to leave by boat in less than five hours. Left with no other choice, they entrusted their daughter to his father-in-law's care.

This also explains why the daughter vomited when she smelled the Chinese medicine later.

"It's all thanks to my daughter's intelligence; she understands things immediately."

"Back then, your grandfather wanted to tie me to the table every day, but those Chinese medicine books were like heavenly script, and I couldn't understand a single word of them."

He Ruyi's father's family had been practicing traditional Chinese medicine for five generations. As her father's only child, he naturally hoped that she would follow in his footsteps.

Unfortunately, she simply didn't have the talent. Now that her daughter has mastered traditional Chinese medicine, it can be considered that she has given her father some peace of mind.

"If your grandfather were alive, he would be very pleased."

Ruan Hengzhi sighed.

His respectable father-in-law passed away far too soon.

It was getting late, so Ruan Hengzhi and He Ruyi got up to say goodbye.

"Thank you for your hospitality, in-laws. We're going to find a guesthouse in town to rest now."

It took them three days to travel from the Northwest to the Northeast. Aside from sleeping and resting, they spent the rest of their time traveling.

He and his wife are getting old, and their bodies are practically falling apart. They need to rest for a day to recover their energy.

"No, please, in-laws, is there something we didn't do well enough? We're already home, why are we still leaving?"

Gu Guangrong held Ruan Hengzhi's hand, preventing him from leaving.

They were just drinking and chatting happily, and now they're turning their backs on each other?

"We've already cleared out the rooms at home, why go so far?"

To properly entertain their in-laws, Xie Xiuying and Gu Guangrong vacated their rooms for Ruan Hengzhi and his wife.

Even if they sleep at their neighbor's house, they won't make their in-laws feel uncomfortable.

"It's not that we don't want to stay here, it's just that we have some things to take care of in town. We thought it would be more convenient to stay at the guesthouse."

Ruan Hengzhi did not mean to be disgusted.

Before coming to the Hongqi Brigade, he and his wife had already discussed preparing a generous dowry for their daughter.

They came from a farm, bringing nothing but a few changes of clothes.

The things in the house before, except for those that were hidden in some places, were all looted by those bandits. I guess I'll be lucky to get the house back.

Fortunately, their back wages were paid, and their bankbooks were also usable.

They thought they could check out the department stores and supply and marketing cooperatives in City C to see what their daughter could use for her wedding.

They hadn't expected their daughter to get married so soon after turning eighteen, but they still had to make all the necessary preparations.

"Since you have something to attend to, my in-laws, please go ahead and do your work."

Gu Guangrong didn't insist, knowing it was all for the sake of the two children's marriage.

"Then we'll be going now."

Ruan Hengzhi congratulated Ruyi on her farewell, and Ruan Qiushui rose to see her off.

"Ruan Ruan, I've already gotten the letter of introduction from my uncle."

Gu Changfeng handed the letter of introduction to Ruan Qiushui, and also gave her a share.

"It's been so long since we last met. Why don't you spend some time with your parents-in-law? I'll go to your uncle's to ask for leave for you."

My wife hasn't seen her parents in a long time, so she'd be happy to stay with them for a few more days.

Anyway, he's now switching to acupuncture and herbal baths every three days, so it's fine.

"Changfeng, thank you."

Ruan Qiushui accepted the letter of introduction and gained a new understanding of Gu Changfeng's thoughtfulness.

This man truly considers her needs in everything he does.

Gu Changfeng borrowed the brigade's oxcart and took Ruan Qiushui and the other two to town before turning back.

"Honey, aren't we going to the guesthouse?"

Ruan Hengzhi carried the luggage and walked behind, seeing Ruan Qiushui leading He Ruyi toward the small villa area.

When we passed through the town before, Gu Changfeng had pointed out the location of the guesthouse, but it was in a completely different direction.

"Dad, Mom. I bought two small villas in town. Let's go live there."

The house is empty anyway, so why stay in a guesthouse?

The guesthouse rooms were small and the environment was not good; it wasn't as comfortable as my own home.

“I bought both of these houses, but the other one hasn’t been renovated yet, so we’ll stay here for now.”

Ruan Qiushui took out the key and opened the building that Zhou Yi had taken her to before.

"My daughter has grown up."

As Ruan Hengzhi entered the house, he observed the structure of the house and sighed at the hardships his daughter had endured.

His daughter, who was once under his protection, has now grown up to be able to stand on her own.

Not only did he thrive in the countryside, but he also earned a large sum of money with his own hands and bought two houses.

"My daughter has suffered. If it weren't for your parents dragging you down, you would still be living a good life in the capital."

As He Ruyi spoke, she began to wipe away her tears again.

My daughter had no worries about food and clothing at home. If it weren't for the harm done by villains, she would never have ended up like this.

"Ruyi, our daughter is all grown up, this day will come eventually."

Ruan Hengzhi put his arm around his wife's shoulder, feeling a pang of sadness in his heart.

"Father and Mother, today is a wonderful day for our family reunion, you mustn't cry."

"Father, why don't you take Mother upstairs to see the rooms first?"

Ruan Qiushui sent the couple upstairs and quickly went downstairs to the storage room to take out quilts and other daily necessities from her space. She also took out several sets of one-size-fits-all clothes for her parents to change into.

"Daughter, your mother and I live in the room on the right side of the stairwell."

All the rooms are pretty much the same, so it doesn't really matter which one you stay in.

"Alright, Dad, come down and help me move the bedding."

Ruan Qiushui picked out two cotton quilts weighing eight pounds each and a light blue quilt cover.

"Put it down, your father and mother will clean it up themselves."

Seeing that Ruan Qiushui was hugging the blanket so tightly that her head was almost invisible, Ruan Hengzhi quickly took it from her.

"Go play, Mom's here."

"Mom will make a bed for you in your room later, and you can stay in the room opposite your mom's, okay?"

He Ruyi found a handkerchief and began cleaning.