"I was able to walk independently by the end of December, but I can't do strenuous exercise for the time being or in the future."

As Jiang Jingxing spoke, he stepped forward and took the luggage from Su Yan's hands.

Su Yan realized what was happening and tried to take it back, saying, "Your leg isn't fully healed yet, so I'll carry this heavy thing myself."

Jiang Jingxing took her hand and met her gaze, saying, "Strenuous exercise refers to missions and high-intensity training; other things are fine."

Upon hearing this, Su Yan stopped struggling. She glanced at the large hand holding her but didn't shake it off. She then asked, "Wasn't it my third senior brother who came to pick me up? How did it become you?"

Last year she was very busy. After the winter break, she didn't get to meet Jiang Jingxing until she went to Tsinghua University to recruit a manager. They would talk on the phone every two or three days, and sometimes she would miss his calls because she was busy.

Moreover, when she asked Jiang Jingxing about his recovery on the phone before, he only said it was so-so, but now it seems he wasn't telling the truth.

"How could I possibly hand over such a good mission to someone else?" Jiang Jingxing said, "I snatched it from Guo Ziming."

Su Yan's lips twitched. "...They can even steal this?"

Seeing her somewhat speechless expression, Jiang Jingxing smiled and said, "Alright, let's talk about it when we get back. Your master and the others are waiting for you at the courtyard house."

As usual, Grandpa Jue spent the Spring Festival in the courtyard house this year.

The original plan was to spend one year in Beijing and one year back in Anping Town, but Su Yan was too busy all year last year, and Jue Lao didn't want to break her heart, so he didn't go to Guangzhou to take her academic exams.

However, at least she herself is ambitious and her grades at school are outstanding, so he is quite satisfied and that's why he's relaxed his attitude so much.

But she couldn't avoid taking the exam when she went home for winter break, which is why she decided to continue spending the Spring Festival in Beijing. She must go back to Anping Town next year.

Li Juan was focused on her braised food shop and didn't really want to go back, but Grandma and Grandpa Li couldn't bear it. After all, it was the place where they had lived for most of their lives, and the elderly people inevitably missed it as they got older, especially Grandpa Li.

An hour and a half later, we returned to the courtyard house.

Sure enough, Jue Lao and Guo Ziming were already waiting for her.

The Tao family won't be arriving until tonight.

As soon as Su Yan entered the door, she gave Jue Lao a fawning smile. "Master, you look even younger than you did last year! You really live up to the saying that you get more energetic with age."

Old Master Jue snorted coldly, "Stop pretending to be innocent. You're a very busy person now. As your master, I have to wait ten days to half a month to see you and talk to you."

Su Yan stepped forward with a wronged expression, "Master, I know I was wrong. Please don't hold it against me, you are so magnanimous."

"You're wrong." Master Jue said with an aloof air, "As a petty person, I naturally can't let it go."

Su Yan, "..."

She was immediately overwhelmed with anxiety. Was her master really angry?

Her little face turned into a puffy bun in frustration.

Li Juan and the others didn't dare to say a word. After all, Master Jue was disciplining his disciples as their master, and it would be inappropriate for them to interrupt.

In the end, Guo Ziming couldn't bear it and said, "Alright, junior sister, Master is just all bark and no bite. He was just trying to scare you. He was extremely satisfied with your results last year, so how could he possibly be angry with you?"

Old Master Jue immediately glared at him, "You wicked disciple, you're so talkative! When did I ever say such a thing?"

"Yes, you didn't say it aloud, but you thought it in your heart, and I heard you. Are you satisfied with this answer?"

"You bastard!"

Old Jue laughed and scolded, then turned to meet Su Yan's anxious gaze. He cleared his throat and said, "I have seen your exam paper for skipping a grade. It is indeed difficult for you. Your principal will not slack off on your studies. With your studies supervising you, it can be considered that you have completed my study arrangements for you ahead of schedule."

So I wasn't angry that you were busy with your business last year. But Ah Yan, I hope you won't stop studying medicine in your spare time. I know you want to have both, but as my disciple, you must know how much I expect from you. As your teacher, I need you to prioritize your medical studies in everything you do. I'm not an unenlightened person; I won't stifle your interests. But if one day, business takes precedence over medicine in your heart, then I will truly be angry.

Jue Lao didn't want to spoil Su Yan's good mood during her holiday.

Seeing how busy Su Yan was, he felt he had to remind her to prioritize.

Su Yan said with a serious expression, "Master, don't worry, what you're worried about will never happen."

She does enjoy making money, but she remains clear-headed.

Master Jue didn't say anything more, but smiled again and said, "This year's assessment will be more difficult, so be prepared."

Su Yan's smile vanished instantly, and she asked with a wry smile, "Master, when are you going to test me?"

"No rush, let you have a good New Year, we can talk about the rest after the New Year."

Su Yan pouted, "You might as well wait until after the New Year to tell me."

Jue Laoqi laughed and said, "I'll tell you after the New Year. You won't even have a chance to cram at the last minute."

Guo Ziming, always eager for a good show, deliberately said, "Junior sister, don't pretend to be innocent after getting the benefit. Master has been very kind to you. You don't know how badly Master tested my eldest brother, second brother, and me. Master even gave the three of us a few lashes in front of Grandmaster's memorial tablet."

Although Guo Ziming, Xie Jin, and Ye Feixu had already completed their apprenticeships, they still had to undergo an annual assessment. The questions were always the same, but whether their answers satisfied their master was another matter entirely.

"Alright, Ayan must be tired after sitting on the train all night. Let her take a shower, eat something, and get some sleep. We'll talk about it when she's awake," Li Juan said at the right moment.

Old Jue had no objections and waved for Su Yan to leave.

Su Yan breathed a sigh of relief and dragged her luggage back to her room.

After she left, Guo Ziming looked at Jiang Jingxing with displeasure and said, "Hey, Commander Jiang, the person has been brought back. There's nothing more for you to do. You can go back now."

Jiang Jingxing has returned to his unit and has skipped the brigade commander position, jumping directly to the division commander position.

Before the final results of the promotion were announced, everyone thought he would be promoted to brigade commander. Unexpectedly, he became a division commander at the age of 29, making him the youngest division commander. His future is immeasurable.

However, he will not be going on missions anymore, which means it will be difficult for him to accumulate merits. Without merits, there is no possibility of promotion. He may be stuck in the position of division commander for life. This made people in Beijing who are about the same age and family background as Jiang Jingxing and who are also developing in the military region breathe a sigh of relief.

Despite Guo Ziming's unfriendly attitude, Jiang Jingxing remained unfazed and said to Li Juan, "Aunt Juan, I'll go back to the army first and come back later."

Li Juan nodded quickly, "You go ahead with your work, and if you don't have time, come back when you do."