"Really? I have a suggestion you might consider. Why don't you go to the military hospital? I need to recruit some talent for our unit!"

Not to mention Yang Changping's connections, Shu Manling's culinary skills were a solid stepping stone to getting in.

Yang Changping knew in his heart that it might not be a good thing for a doctor without connections or qualifications to suddenly step forward.

Moreover, he saw that Shu Manling was no longer young, and if she didn't seize the opportunity, she would most likely end up with a mediocre life.

"Really, Minister Yang? Thank you for your kind words. It would be an honor if I had the opportunity to serve our People's Liberation Army!"

Shu Manling was incredibly excited that Yang Changping would speak so clearly.

Yang Changping couldn't see Shu Manling's expression yet, but he could tell from her tone. He couldn't help but smile and say, "A talent like you is in high demand everywhere. So, I'll trouble you to take care of me until I'm discharged from the hospital. After that, I'll find someone to help you with this."

Shu Manling thanked him again and again. With Yang Changping's recommendation, as long as she entered the military hospital, the people there would think she was one of Yang Changping's people. Even if Yang Changping didn't interfere, she wouldn't be bullied.

Bai Jiaojiao only has this one uncle. He underwent such a major operation, and Bai Jiaojiao came every single day without fail. Now that Shen Heng has a car, it's quite convenient.

Shu Manling mentioned to Bai Jiaojiao that Yang Changping wanted to promote her. Bai Jiaojiao said, "You deserve it. Go to the military hospital. The treatment there is much better than here."

Shu Manling smiled broadly: "Yes, yes, Minister Yang is really flattering me. But I really didn't perform the surgery for those reasons in the first place."

Shu Manling needed to explain things clearly to Bai Jiaojiao, because there were too many rumors circulating in the hospital, which made Shu Manling herself lose confidence.

Bai Jiaojiao quickly replied, "I know, I know. How could I not know what kind of person you are?"

Shu Manling seemed relieved and said, "It's good that you know. I was afraid you would misunderstand me. I was really scared by what those people said. You don't know, even when I go out to eat, people point and whisper about me. I don't know if they are saying good things or bad things."

It would be best if Bai Jiaojiao could understand her; Shu Manling didn't want her friends to think she was the kind of person who would risk other people's lives for fame and fortune.

Yang Changping stopped letting those officials come over, so only Bai Jiaojiao's nephews and nieces came to visit.

Bai Shiqing had just dropped the two children off at home when she came to the hospital to check on them.

“I really don’t know what to do. Your nephew is driving me crazy. Today he broke a classroom light bulb with his hat, and I made his teacher stay there to lecture him for an hour.”

Bai Shiqing was furious. It was one thing for Li Yang to be bad at studying, since his parents weren't very educated either, but his mischievousness was really a headache.

Li Yun's academic performance was average, but he never caused trouble.

Compared to their cousin, Comrade Shen Shi, there's no need to even look at him.

Bai Jiaojiao said, "Then you can deduct the cost of this light bulb from Yangyang's allowance and make him do chores around the house. Give him a good talking-to! If you don't educate a little boy, he'll be even harder to manage when he grows up."

"Who says otherwise? He's only afraid of his uncle. As soon as I mentioned sending him to your house, he behaved himself."

Shen Heng could spank a child so hard that one slap would make the child cry. Only his own son, Shen Shi, was handsome but thick-skinned. He wasn't afraid of his father's beatings and could even argue back.

Bai Jiaojiao was both amused and exasperated: "If all else fails, you can send him to my house for a couple of days. But you know, my Shitou isn't exactly a pushover either. The two brothers together are really a good match for them."

Bai Shiqing thought about it and waved her hand, saying, "Forget it, forget it. If the two of them get together, there's probably nothing they wouldn't dare to do, whether it's climbing trees or going down into rivers."