Upon seeing Li Chu and his lover arrive together, Liang's two sons hurriedly ran over to greet them.

This was their family's benefactor. If it weren't for Li Chu's occasional help back then, it's uncertain how many members of their family would still be alive today.

After shaking hands with Liang's two sons, Li Chu said, "Let's go, let's go offer incense to Old Master Liang first."

Inside the mourning hall, the two daughters-in-law and their three children knelt there. After offering incense, they came out and greeted acquaintances who had come to pay their respects.

Li Chu turned his head to look at the portrait of Old Liang displayed in the mourning hall.

When he first started working, Mr. Liang, as his leader, provided him with a lot of help and was always deliberately cultivating him.

After greeting the guests who had just arrived, the eldest son of the Liang family came to Li Chu's side.

"Liang Yuan, where is Aunt Liang?"

“My mom is resting at home. My dad passed away so suddenly, she can’t accept it and isn’t feeling well. My cousin is with her inside.”

"Are you alright?"

"It's nothing. I had someone check it out. It's just caused by being too sad. You just need to rest more."

Li Chu nodded and then asked, "Are you going to transport Old Liang's remains back to his hometown, or bury them in Beijing?"

“My father’s last wish was to donate to a medical school. My brother, my mother, and I discussed it and decided to respect his wishes.”

After listening to Liang's eldest son's words, Li Chu turned to look into the mourning hall. He truly admired Liang's last wish.

Medical schools are now short of cadaver donors, and there are few people willing to donate. Li Chu admired Professor Liang for making this decision before his death.

Mr. Liang dedicated his life to teaching, and even after his death, he wanted to donate his body. Li Chu knew he couldn't do that.

"Liang Yuan, you have a lot to do here, so I won't stay any longer. You go ahead with your work. If you need any help, feel free to come and find me anytime."

"I will, thank you Li Chu, our whole family owes you."

"Let's not talk about this anymore, okay, let's go."

He led his wife out of the residential compound. He had already sent Xiao Tian back. The two of them strolled slowly back along the road.

Ding Qiunan could tell that her husband was in a bad mood, so she didn't say anything and just silently followed by his side.

"Wife, when the time comes, I will definitely try my best to live on and try to die after you."

"Why?" Ding Qiunan didn't quite understand what her husband meant by saying that.

“I can’t let you live alone in this world, just like Aunt Liang. After Old Liang passed away, she was the one who suffered the most.”

After hearing her husband's explanation, Ding Qiunan stopped in her tracks.

Sensing that his wife had stopped walking, Li Chu also stopped and turned to look at her.

Ding Qiunan smiled at him and said, "I read a paper that said women generally live longer than men, not to mention you are five years older than me."

Li Chu understood what his wife meant. He smiled slightly and didn't say anything, but simply gestured for her to follow.

...

On July 26th, the results of the college entrance examination were finally released. Li Wenhui and her brother's scores were high enough that they could choose any university they wanted.

But looking at the two children sitting across from him, Li Chu felt like he had a splitting headache.

"Have you two really made up your minds?"

The unanimous nods and unwavering gazes left him, as a father, with no choice but to give in to his children's wishes.

"You two should think this through. Eight years! Wenxuan, have you considered Yueyue's feelings?"

“Dad, Yueyue and I have discussed it, and we’ve also talked to Junzi’s dad and Qiaoyun’s mom, and they’ve all agreed.”

Well, even my parents-in-law have been convinced.

"Wenxuan, I'll ask you one last time, are you sure you want to learn traditional Chinese medicine from me? Don't act impulsively."

Yes, Li Wenxuan plans to follow in his father's footsteps.

This time, he and his sister Li Wenhui both applied for pharmacy majors, and he will also study traditional Chinese medicine under Li Chu.

Through self-studying the basic knowledge book during this period, he discovered that he had completely fallen in love with traditional Chinese medicine.

Li Chu helplessly rubbed his forehead. To be honest, he really didn't want his children to suffer like this. He had been through it himself, which was why he hoped his two children could have an easier time.

It's clear now that there's no way to persuade him otherwise, so he has no choice but to agree.

Ding Qiunan, who had come out of the study and was sitting in the living room watching TV, gave him a questioning look.

Li Chu shrugged and shook his head: "There's nothing I can do, I can't persuade them, they're both very determined."

Ding Qiunan looked at the children who came out behind him and nodded: "Alright, since you insist, then you have to stick to it to the end. If you give up halfway, no one will bail you out."

Wenhui ran over and sat down next to her mother, reaching out to hug her arm: "Don't worry, Mom, my brother and I will definitely live up to your and Dad's expectations."

"Heh, your dad and I don't have high expectations, we just hope you two can be alright."

"Mom, we'll definitely be alright!"

"Sigh, I guess I'll have to hope!" Ding Qiunan looked at her beautiful and youthful daughter and felt a little sad.

The children have all grown up and have their own opinions; let them be.

"Huihui, after you go to college, if you meet a boy you like and want to date him, that's fine. But I've told you before what you should and shouldn't do. You must take good care of yourself and not let yourself get hurt."

"Mom, what are you saying?" Wenhui hugged her mother's arm and shook it back and forth in dissatisfaction.

"I would never date at school. Besides, dating isn't allowed at school."

“It’s not allowed at school, but I don’t believe no one talks about it in secret.”

Ding Qiunan raised her other hand, extended a finger, and poked Wen Hui's forehead.

"Mom didn't mean anything by it, she just wanted to tell you that you can like other boys, but you must protect yourself."

"Don't worry, Mom. I don't want to date right now. Even if I do find someone in the future, I want someone like my dad."

After hearing her daughter's words, Ding Qiunan turned her head and glanced at her husband, who was sitting on another sofa and talking to their son.

She turned back to Wenhui with a smile and said, "Huihui, you'll have plenty of opportunities in the future. I hope you can be as lucky as your mother!"

Wenhui rolled her eyes speechlessly. Is it really okay to show off in front of her daughter?

"Hmph, if you can't find me, I won't marry you. I'll stay at home for the rest of my life."

"No way, don't even think about disturbing my time with your dad."

"Mom, how can you do this? I'm so young, and you already want to kick me out," Wenhui said coquettishly.

"Dad, aren't you going to do anything about your wife? She doesn't want me anymore."