Chapter 176 Clues
Jiang Zhizhi gossiped with Fang Hua about Bian Yucheng's ex-wife yesterday, so she's very sensitive to the surname Ge now.
However, it wasn't appropriate to ask directly, "Do you know Old Ge, who used to work as a boiler operator in the Air Force University's staff quarters?"
I plan to ask indirectly after I've rested for a while.
Ge Qinghua has over ten years of medical experience, so she can understand basic knowledge at a glance. The other three in the group have also had some contact with her, and while taking notes, they asked Ge Qinghua how to diagnose some basic diseases.
Jiang Zhizhi was a complete novice, which aroused her great thirst for knowledge and desire to win.
She listened attentively to the discussion and quickly copied down the important points that Ge Qinghua mentioned from the book.
The morning flew by.
There's only a one-hour lunch break, and the teachers start lecturing in the afternoon. To keep up with the courses after entering university, the lectures will be very fast-paced.
However, the training course only included four subjects: political ideology, basic chemistry, basic medical knowledge, and basic English.
Jiang Zhizhi knew nothing about basic medical knowledge, but she was okay with the other three subjects. After a morning, her confidence returned.
With only an hour for lunch break, there wasn't enough time to get home. Seeing that most people were prepared, Jiang Zhizhi brought some dry food.
She wanted to finish copying the notes quickly, then go to the cafeteria to see if they had any steamed buns, and buy one to have for a meal.
Ge Qinghua took out a lunchbox from her schoolbag and, seeing that Jiang Zhizhi hadn't gone to eat, called out enthusiastically, "Didn't you bring lunch? I brought sweet potatoes, I'll share half with you?"
Jiang Zhizhi quickly waved her hand: "No need, no need, I didn't know there was only one hour at noon, so I didn't bring any food. I'll just buy a steamed bun at the cafeteria later."
Ge Qinghua stopped her, saying, "Why spend that money? I brought a lot, including some pickled vegetables. If you don't mind, you can have some."
Judging from Jiang Zhizhi's clothes, she knew that her family must be well-off, but she also meant well and thought there was no need for her to buy steamed buns.
Jiang Zhizhi thought for a moment and said, "Then I'll eat yours, and I'll bring my own food tomorrow, and you can eat mine."
Ge Qinghua laughed: "You're too kind. What's the big deal about eating a sweet potato?"
As she spoke, she handed Jiang Zhizhi a large sweet potato and moved the lunchbox to the center: "I made my own dried radish. Although I didn't put any oil in it, it's still quite delicious because it's spicy."
Jiang Zhizhi didn't mind. She washed her hands in the water room and came back with a sweet potato and a piece of dried radish to eat.
While eating, Ge Qinghua said, "Your parents must be cadres, right? They look different from us; they clearly haven't suffered any hardships."
Jiang Zhizhi thought for a moment and said, "Yes, my home is in Xiangshan Compound."
Ge Qinghua was taken aback for a moment, then laughed: "I guessed so. Ordinary people couldn't afford a wool coat like that you're wearing."
Jiang Zhizhi didn't miss the fleeting look of surprise on her face, and smiled, "Sister, I'll invite you to my house sometime. My mother-in-law is a very nice person."
Ge Qinghua asked in surprise, "You're married?"
Jiang Zhizhi nodded: "Yes, we just got married not long ago."
Ge Qinghua took two bites of sweet potato, and whether it was because the sweet potato was too dry or for some other reason, it took her a long time to swallow. She looked up at Jiang Zhizhi and asked, "Is your husband also from your compound?"
Jiang Zhizhi nodded: "Yes, because my parents have known each other since they were little, and both families know each other very well."
Ge Qinghua thought Jiang Zhizhi was so well-behaved, raised by her parents to be completely trusting, and would answer any question.
He laughed and said, "In the past, people always talked about marrying someone of equal social standing, and it's still the same now."
After finishing her sentence, she didn't continue the topic. However, Jiang Zhizhi sensitively picked up on a piece of information: Ge Qinghua seemed somewhat averse to the topic of the compound.
She wasn't very familiar with her yet, so she couldn't keep asking questions lest Ge Qinghua become wary of her.
After finishing her meal, she humbly asked Ge Qinghua a few questions she didn't understand, and Ge Qinghua patiently explained them to her.
Jiang Zhizhi listened attentively to the afternoon classes, feeling that the teachers' lectures nowadays exuded a sense of simplicity and passion.
The moment he stepped onto the podium, he wished he could pour out all the knowledge in his belly and stuff it into the students' brains.
As school ended, he repeated himself: "The future of healthcare in our country depends on you. The reason we established this three-year medical program is because we are desperately short of highly skilled doctors. I hope that each of you will study diligently and cherish this opportunity. In the future, become outstanding medical professionals and go to the places where our country needs you most! Serve the people and contribute every bit of light and heat to the nation!"
Jiang Zhizhi was thrilled by what she heard, and felt full of energy as she packed up her textbooks.
The other two girls in her group whispered among themselves, "It seems like we can't stay in Beijing after graduation."
"Not necessarily. The teacher didn't just say that those with excellent grades have a lot of options."
“I’m fine with not staying in Beijing, but I’m afraid of being assigned to a remote area or Tibet.”
"Don't worry, as long as we study hard, we can contribute to the construction wherever we go."
As Jiang Zhizhi tidied up, she listened and made up her mind. She would study hard and strive to become the best student, so that she would have full control over her choices.
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As they left the school, the sky was overcast. Ge Qinghua glanced at Jiang Zhizhi pushing her brand-new bicycle and asked, "Do you have anyone with you on the way? It'll get dark soon."
Jiang Zhizhi wasn't familiar with her classmates, and had only spoken to people in her group, but none of them went the same way: "It's okay, I'm fine on my own, I ride my bike fast."
Ge Qinghua thought for a moment and said, "I live near Phoenix Ridge, so I can walk with you for a while."
Jiang Zhizhi exclaimed in surprise, "Your home is even further away!"
Ge Qinghua didn't mind: "I'll hold on for these two days. The school will arrange a dormitory for me in a few days, and then I'll stay there."
Before formally starting school, accommodation is free, but students are responsible for their own food expenses.
Just as Jiang Zhizhi was about to nod and say they should go together, Li Yuanchao rode up on a 28-inch bicycle like the wind, and with a stomp of the brakes, stopped right in front of Jiang Zhizhi.
"Zhizhi, hurry, I have something to tell you."
Jiang Zhizhi's eyes lit up, knowing that a clue had been found. She apologized to Ge Qinghua, saying, "My friend came to see me, and I need to go with him to take care of something."
Ge Qinghua smiled nonchalantly: "Okay, let's go together tomorrow. I'll be going now."
After Ge Qinghua left, Jiang Zhizhi and Li Yuanchao pushed the cart to a secluded spot by the roadside.
Li Yuanchao was somewhat excited: "Zhizhi, Bian Xiaoxiao actually went to see Lai Laosi last night. Do you know what Lai Laosi does?"
Jiang Zhizhi shook her head: "I don't know."
Li Yuanchao looked around: "He used to be a local scoundrel, but now he's the head of the security committee, in charge of the Xisi area. There's no crime he won't commit, but he'll still put on a 'good' label, saying he's looking for the other party for mutual progress."
Jiang Zhizhi frowned: "And then?"
Li Yuanchao shook his head: "That's all. How do you think Bian Xiaoxiao knows Lai Laosi? She stayed at Lai Laosi's house until midnight and almost froze to death. Lai Laosi's family has a dog. Maybe I should go over and listen to what those two are up to..."
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