Ye Nian'an delivered lunch to the Chu family, and during their free time, they chatted about this little incident.

Chu Zhenyuan immediately asked, "Niannian, do you have any evidence for this?"

Ye Nian'an shook her head: "No, it's just my feeling."

Chi Xinyao sighed softly: "There is a reason for this, but we have no evidence and we are afraid we cannot strike first. I just didn't expect that we would have to resort to intrigue here."

The Chu family lost in politics. Even Chu Zhenyuan, who had accumulated numerous military achievements, tried his best, but still lost to a villain.

It's easy to dodge a spear in the open, but hard to guard against an arrow in the dark.

“Sister-in-law, you are absolutely right. It would be bad for us to make wild guesses about other people, but Su Mingyue is your competitor, so it’s best to be careful.”

Chu Xin'er naturally followed Ye Nian'an's advice, because what she said did make sense.

"If a storm is really coming, it should be soon..."

As soon as Ye Nian'an finished speaking, Chu Yan grasped her hand.

"Don't worry, I'm here."

Chu Yan gave his wife a most solemn and powerful promise.

No matter what the other party wants to do, he will never let his wife be bullied!

Ye Nian'an smiled and said, "Alright, Yan-ge, it's all up to you now. Drive away all those bad guys who want to bully your wife!"

"good."

Chu Xin'er looked embarrassed: "Ahem! We're still here, brother, sister-in-law, if you want to show affection, can you please be mindful of the occasion?"

Before Chu Yan could speak, Chi Xinyao's powerful Vajra Finger pierced Chu Xin'er's skull.

Chu Xin'er covered her forehead and said in a pitiful voice, "Ouch, Mom, it hurts!"

Chi Xinyao rolled her eyes at Chu Xin'er: "You know those are your brother and sister-in-law, can't you stay away from them when they're talking and not bother them?"

"And you even dared to criticize them for showing off their love, really!"

"Mom, am I even your biological daughter? I get beaten up for making a joke. I'm so miserable."

Haha~

Soon, a few more days passed in the blink of an eye.

On this day, Shi Minghui brought Ye Nian'an some good news.

"Comrade Ye, you have passed the exam. You will be able to go to town for training the day after tomorrow."

"All expenses during the training period will be borne by the brigade, and the training period will last from several months to half a year."

"However, Comrade Ye, you already have a very good foundation. I think it won't be long before you can take the final exam and officially return to the village to become a barefoot doctor."

"We have high hopes for you. We hope you can work harder and not put too much burden on the brigade. We're counting on you, Comrade Ye."

While giving Ye Nian'an the letter of introduction, Shi Minghui also spoke very sincerely.

Although this is a responsibility that the brigade should take, Ye Nian'an's training in the town requires money.

If possible, Ye Nian'an would naturally like to graduate as soon as possible and return to the village to officially take up his post, which would be a win-win situation for everyone.

The brigade can save money, and the village can have an extra barefoot doctor sooner to help people with their medical needs, so that if anyone has an emergency, they won't be unable to find a doctor.

For Ye Nian'an, it also means she can get her salary faster, which can be considered as having multiple benefits.

Ye Nian'an nodded; "I know, Captain, I will return as soon as possible."

"Okay, Comrade Ye, we look forward to your return."

After Shi Minghui left, Ye Nian'an immediately went to report the good news to the Chu family.

Chu Xin'er was drinking water. She didn't like drinking water when she was in the city, but since coming to the countryside, she didn't know if it was because the water quality here was too good.

The water has a sweet taste, it quenches thirst, feels refreshing, and even invigorates.

Upon hearing the good news from Ye Nian'an, Chu Xin'er put down her water glass, her eyes shining: "Really? Hahaha~ Sister-in-law, congratulations so much!"

Ye Nian'an joked, "Xin'er, didn't you say you always had faith in me? Why are you so excited now? Were you just flattering me before?"

Chu Xin'er took Ye Nian'an's hand and said with a smile, "No, sister-in-law, I really have confidence in you."

"But you'll definitely be happier after witnessing the results with your own eyes."

Ye Nian'an gently pinched Chu Xin'er's little nose: "Xin'er, when have I not noticed your little mouth? How come you've become more and more talkative, like you've eaten honey?"

"Not everyone can hear me speak so sweetly, it's all thanks to my sister-in-law."

"Receiving this good news is truly a double blessing. Niannian, when you go to Liangtian Township tomorrow, please tell your family about this. They will definitely be very happy."

“These are gifts for Xiangyu. She’s been there for months and probably hasn’t had time to buy them herself. They’re all things she likes, and I’ve always remembered them.”

The Chu family differed from the Ye family in that, although they were dismissed and demoted, they retained their military merits.

Because of the special nature of military families, and because Chu Zhenyuan was a veteran who had fought on the battlefield for many years, his family had many children.

The Chu family's apparent demotion was far better than the Ye family's.

Chi Xinyao wasn't a saint. Even if the other person was her best friend, she was powerless to help if they were in the same situation.

Making such an arrangement is clearly an attempt to help one's most important friend to the greatest extent possible, within one's capabilities.

Ye Nian'an's lips curled into a smile: "Mom, why don't you give it to my mother in person when you meet her later?"

She believed that she would soon be able to complete the training and officially become a barefoot doctor, at which point the two families could meet legitimately.

There's no rush when it comes to gifts. We've already waited so long, so I'll deliver it in person. I'm sure Jin Xiangyu will be even happier that way.

"Don't worry, Niannian, I still have the gift I prepared for Xiangyu. This is only part of it. Although you have passed the exam to become a barefoot doctor, it will be some time before you officially take office."

"Be good, listen to me, don't keep Xiangyu waiting."

Ye Nian'an nodded: "Okay, Mom, I understand."

Compared to the harmonious atmosphere at the Chu family's side, the atmosphere at the Bai family's side was somewhat gloomy.

“Su Zhiqing, I’m not trying to be mean, but you always said you wanted to take the exam to become a barefoot doctor, and you seemed so confident about it. I never expected that someone else would beat you to it.”

"Now that's great, you've lost your barefoot doctor status. When you have free time, you'll have to work with us. I just don't know if you can handle the hardship."

The second son's wife, Yang Qiaoqiao, spoke in all sorts of sarcastic and unsettling ways.

"Yeah, I heard you didn't do well with the examiners. What were you thinking? You just answered the questions exactly as they asked, what's the point of spouting those high-sounding platitudes?"

The third son's wife, Zhang Aihua, chimed in from the side.