Mr. and Mrs. Su were a little puzzled. Why did Doctor Huang want to see them? But then they thought about it and figured it was probably because Ranran had mentioned wanting to collect herbs. So the couple stopped worrying about the reason.

About 15 minutes after dinner, there was a knock at the courtyard gate. Su's father went out to open the door, and it was Doctor Huang. Su's father led him into the house, and Su Xingran greeted Doctor Huang as "Grandpa Huang."

"Grandpa Huang, have you had dinner yet? If not, I'll make you a bowl of noodles." Su Xingran was a little worried that Dr. Huang might not have eaten yet.

"Xingran, I've already eaten before I came. Please sit down and don't bother with anything." After finishing her work in the kitchen, Su's mother also came into the house and greeted Doctor Huang.

The four of them sat down. "Xingran's parents, I've come tonight to discuss something with you. Is it about Ranran telling you she wants to gather herbs? Will the child cause you any trouble?" Su's father asked.

Not only for this matter, but there's something else. I want to take Xingran as my apprentice to learn medicine and save lives. What do you think? Su's parents were somewhat shocked. They thought it was about collecting herbs, but they didn't expect that Doctor Huang wanted to take Xingran as his apprentice.

Although they didn't have any contact with Dr. Huang, they knew he was no ordinary person. His medical skills were superb, and in recent years he had treated many people in his village, nearby villages, and even the town. He was so busy that he couldn't keep up with all the patients.

They still remember the first day Dr. Huang came to the village; he arrived by car, unlike the people from the cowshed who were escorted there. At that time, the arrival of a car in the village caused quite a stir, since cars were rare in the countryside, and even bicycles were uncommon.

A few days after Dr. Huang visited the village head's house, he became the village doctor. The village head, the brigade leader, and even the commune secretary all treated Dr. Huang with great respect. They didn't know how Ranran had caught Dr. Huang's eye, and why he wanted to take her as his apprentice.

Not only were Su's parents shocked, but Su Xingran herself was also somewhat surprised. She hadn't expected Grandpa Huang to take her as his apprentice. She didn't seem to have anything particularly special about her.

Don't be surprised, I made this decision after careful consideration. Xingran recognizes herbs and knows their effects, which I admire. I've never taken on an apprentice before, but I want to take Xingran as my apprentice, and she will be my only apprentice.

"Xingran, do you agree? Are you willing to become my apprentice and learn medicine from me?" Su Xingran looked at her parents, whose eyes were filled with excitement. She thought to herself that learning medicine from Grandpa Huang was a good idea. That way, she would have a legitimate reason to learn from him, and no one would suspect her when she used her medical skills in the future. Besides, she also loved learning medicine to save lives.

Having thought this through, she made her decision: "Grandpa Huang, I'm willing to become your apprentice and learn medicine from you." "Alright, then I'll pick an auspicious day to tell you, and then you can come and formally become my apprentice." "I'm going back now; I have to make house calls tomorrow."

"Dr. Huang, let me take you home," Su's father said, worried as it was already dark outside. "No need, I can see," Dr. Huang waved his hand, refusing. "Grandpa Huang, please let my father take you home. It's already dark, and I'm worried about you walking alone." Su Xingran insisted that her father take her home, and Dr. Huang, unable to refuse her insistence, let them go.