Two days later, on the day of the pharmacist assessment.

After finishing breakfast, Shi Miao went directly to the Pharmacy Association.

The Shi family driver parked the car at the entrance of the Pharmacy Association, turned to look at the girl who was resting with her eyes closed in the back seat, and said while unbuckling his seatbelt, "Miss, we've arrived."

Shi Miao slowly opened her eyes, gave a faint "hmm," and seeing the driver about to open the door and get out, said, "I can open the door myself."

Before he could even react, he had already gotten out of the car.

Seeing this, the driver had no choice but to give up.

Just as Shi Miao stepped into the Pharmacy Association, a car pulled up behind her.

The driver fastened his seatbelt again, glanced at the car that had just stopped behind him through the rearview mirror, his eyes flickered slightly, as if he recognized whose car it was, and without lingering, he started his own car and drove away.

At the same time, the driver of the car behind got out, walked around to the other side, opened the back door, and respectfully said, "Miss Shi Ying, please get out of the car."

"Mm." Shi Ying nodded slightly, picked up her bag, and gracefully got out of the car.

The driver closed the car door, thought about what he had just seen, pondered for a few seconds, then looked up at Shi Ying, who had just walked a few steps away, and said, "Miss Shi Ying, there was a car that just drove away ahead. I thought about it carefully, and it was the one that the head of the family usually rides in."

Upon hearing this, Shi Ying stopped and turned to look at him, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes. "Are you sure you didn't see wrong?"

The driver nodded, his tone firm, "No."

Shi Ying frowned, wondering why Shi Jing's usual car was here. Could it be that the Pharmacy Association invited him to watch the assessment?

For some reason, she suddenly thought of the box she saw in the Shi family's hall a couple of days ago. At the time, she suspected that it belonged to the Pharmacy Association. Then today, Shi Jing's car appeared at the Pharmacy Association. Could there be a connection between the two?

However, she didn't have time to think about these things right now. She still needed to go in and prepare for the upcoming advanced alchemist assessment. Even if Shi Jing came, it wouldn't have much of an impact on her.

And whether she's come or not, she'll find out when she goes in later.

Shi Ying composed herself and said to the driver, "I understand, you can go back now."

"Yes," the driver replied.

Shi Ying turned around and continued walking towards the Pharmacy Association.

After thinking about it, just to be on the safe side, she took out her phone from her bag and sent a message to Shi Song while walking.

My driver seemed to spot the car Shi Jing often used to come and go in near the Pharmacy Association.

Seeing that Shi Song did not reply immediately, she did not wait any longer, put her phone back in her bag, and continued walking towards her alchemy room.

On the other side, after entering the Pharmacy Association, Shi Miao arrived at Si Nan's office without any hindrance, thanks to her ID card.

She glanced at the doorplate, then raised her hand and knocked twice.

The next second, a voice came from inside: "Come in."

Shi Miao touched the doorknob, then pushed the door open and went inside.

She looked at Si Nan, who was sitting at his desk, busy with his work, and greeted him, "President Si."

Upon hearing this, Si Nan looked up at her, his eyes lighting up. He was somewhat surprised that it was her who had come in. He smiled and said, "Xiao Shi, why are you here so early?"

Shi Miao walked to the table unhurriedly, pulled out a chair and sat down. Her clear, cool voice was pure and unadulterated, "I came over since there was nothing else."

Si Nan took off his glasses and rubbed his slightly sore neck. "We still have some time. How about I show you around our association?"

Shi Miao nodded, "Okay."

...

The Pharmacy Association was quite large, and Si Nan acted like a tour guide, leading Shi Miao around and introducing her to the various institutions.

Along the way, it attracted the attention of many members of the association.

The crowd's inquisitive gazes seemed to fall on Shi Miao, all expressing great curiosity about her identity.

Just how much influence must it be for the chairman to condescend to personally lead the tour?

Shi Miao naturally noticed the frequent glances directed at her from those around her. Her delicate and striking face showed little emotion, and with her hands in her coat pockets, she looked casual and languid, as if she had long been accustomed to this situation.

After the two finished their walk, with less than ten minutes until the assessment was to begin, Si Nan led Shi Miao directly to the assessment location.

The association conducts a reassessment every year, which is of great significance, and every pharmacist prepares thoroughly for this day.

The assessment has no restrictions other than using the prescribed medicinal materials, and there are no requirements on what specific ingredients to refine. Therefore, it is very flexible, as long as the pills produced meet the prescribed level.

In addition, the assessments are conducted in batches.

The examinations are divided into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels for alchemists.

At this moment, a dozen or so medicine furnaces were placed in the vast open space of the Pharmacy Association.

Each medicine furnace has a small table with medicinal herbs and all the tools needed for the refining process.

"The beginner alchemist assessment will start first, the advanced ones will be later," Si Nan said quietly to Shi Miao beside him, turning his head.

Shi Miao gave a soft "hmm" and glanced at the pharmacists who were already preparing on the field.

The vice president, who was not far away, saw Si Nan coming and immediately walked towards him. However, when his gaze swept over Shi Miao, he paused for a few seconds and his brows furrowed subconsciously.

I don't quite understand why the president would bring an outsider along for such a serious assessment.

He was certain that the girl in front of him was not in the association.

Although she is beautiful, she is probably just a pretty face who doesn't know anything and only gets in the way.

"President." The vice president approached, though he didn't quite agree with Si Nan's approach, he didn't voice his dissatisfaction.

Si Nan nodded. "You've worked hard these past few days."

In previous years, the selection and assessment of medicinal materials were arranged by the vice president, and this year is no exception.

The vice president smiled, pursing his lips. "It's all part of the job." His gaze fell on Shi Miao again, and he asked, "And this is?"

“Shi Miao is the nominal vice president I told you about before,” Si Nan introduced.

Upon hearing this, the vice president's eyes flashed with surprise. Although the president had mentioned this matter casually before, he had not revealed much information to him.

I never expected that the other party would be such a young girl.

His eyes flickered slightly. "So, Miss Shi can also concoct medicines?"

Upon hearing this, Shi Miao looked up at him, raised her eyebrows almost imperceptibly, and said calmly, "Yes."

The vice president was somewhat surprised, realizing he had underestimated her. In his opinion, Shi Miao was at most a beginner alchemist.

Si Nan, of course, had no idea what he was thinking. She was just about to mention Shi Miao's incredible alchemy skills when he spoke up first, "President, you all chat first. I'll go check on everyone's preparations."

"Okay, go ahead." Si Nan waved his hand, thinking he would talk to him later when he had time.