Just as people were discussing online and questioning the authenticity of the news, An Li forwarded Gu Yu's statement in support. Now, no one dared to doubt it anymore.
A single stone caused a thousand ripples. Gu Yu's news attracted a lot of attention and quickly suppressed the previous negative news.
Many people were curious about the test questions after registration. Gu Yu only said that applicants should first follow the official account. All subsequent news will be updated on the official account.
Regarding the recruitment of apprentices, Tang Jingyuan personally designed a program for preliminary screening. When selecting people, An Li focused more on character. Although it was just a paper test, it was still able to screen out some unsuitable people.
When Lu Anning learned the news, Tang Jingyuan's test program had already been developed.
Lu Anning looked at Tang Jingyuan in surprise: "Is this what you have been busy with in the study these past few days?"
Tang Jingyuan raised his eyebrows: "The test questions can't be the only evidence. The most important thing is to see whether Mom and Second Brother like each other."
Lu Anning smiled and said, "I can't say I can praise my second brother's vision."
Before, he really enjoyed Lu Yunxi's green tea tactics.
Despite the ongoing online debate, no one paid any attention and instead focused on preparing for the clinic's renovation and opening. According to the original plan, the list of apprentices to be recruited should be finalized before the clinic opened.
At that time, the patients would naturally be An Li and Gu Yu, as well as the three Chinese students An Li had previously accepted from abroad. They were all good children with pure character. Since then, they had always followed An Li and learned humbly without any problems.
Others will follow along and learn systematically from the basics.
Lu An Ning was interested, thinking she might as well learn along. Unexpectedly, as soon as she casually mentioned it, Gu Yu immediately dug out all the medical books he had hidden away. Lu An Ning only took a glance at them, and she felt overwhelmed. Asking her to read the books might be a bit difficult.
I thought that the turmoil in the clinic was replaced by the examination questions for accepting disciples, and no one continued to pay attention to the gossip news. An Li stayed in the laboratory wholeheartedly. In addition to promoting the progress of the new project, he was also thinking about many things after the opening of the clinic.
However, the children all said that she didn't need to worry too much about the running of the clinic. She only needed to focus on teaching medical skills and leave other problems to them.
An Li’s birthday is coming in the blink of an eye. This is an important day for Lu An Ning.
After discussing privately with her brothers, she decided to celebrate their mother properly. An Li didn't like anything too grand, so Tang Jingyuan specially ordered dinner from Uncle Yang and had someone arrange it.
Gu Feng and Gu Huai took the time to carefully select gifts just to give An Li a surprise.
Lu Anning made an appointment with An Li in advance, asking her to free up that day and simply accompany her shopping to relax. An Li naturally wouldn't refuse her daughter's request.
Seeing that everything was arranged, it was just time for Lu An Ning to bring people over at dinner time.
Lu Anning and Ding Wan took An Li for a stroll in the mall. It was another day of shopping for the three women. They gained a lot throughout the day.
Until the evening, when the driver came to pick people up, An Li still didn't know what a special day it was today. She just thought it was just an ordinary dinner tonight.
It was not until they arrived at Uncle Yang's shop that An Li realized something was different.
The entire store was decorated with flowers of various colors, and on the empty wall was projected a short video they made for An Li. Although it was just a simple blessing, it warmed An Li's heart.
She hadn't celebrated her birthday for a long time, and she never dared to imagine that one day she would be able to celebrate her birthday with her children.
Only now did she remember that today was her birthday.
An Li stood in the room, her eyes suddenly reddened, and she looked back at Lu An Ning.
"How did you know that, girl? I never told you."
"As long as I'm willing, isn't it easy to find out your birthday? I'm your child, and this is what I should do. And it's not just me!"
Lu Anning winked at An Li, and then, led by Gu Yue, a group of slim men lined up with birthday presents in their hands and came forward one by one to congratulate An Li.
As the eldest brother, Gu Yue was the first to bear the brunt.
He never showed his emotions on his face, but when he looked at his still young mother, his heart trembled.
"Mom, please forgive me for not being able to be with you all these years. This is the first birthday we've spent with you. I wish you good fortune as vast as the East Sea, a long life as long as the Southern Mountains, and a smooth and healthy life."
An Li quickly helped the kneeling person up, and her eyes were wet for a moment.
"A man's knees are made of gold, don't kneel to me!"
Gu Yue insisted on letting An Li sit in the upper seat.
"Mom, for all these years, we didn't know you existed. We are so unfilial. Thank you for giving us life."
As Gu Yue spoke, he kowtowed to An Li three times. An Li covered her mouth to prevent herself from crying out loud.
The next few children also knelt down and kowtowed to An Li to wish him a happy birthday, just like Gu Yue.
There were thousands of gifts, but none of them could express their feelings for their mother.
When Lu Anning and Tang Jingyuan came out pushing a big box filled with gifts, An Li was stunned.
"What are you doing?"
Lu Anning smiled and said, "We've discussed it. Even though you don't need anything, we still want to do something for you. To make up for the regrets of the past few years, we've made up for all the birthday gifts we gave you every year. Mom, please come and open them yourself!"
"Good kids! You are all mom's good kids."
An Li was so excited that she couldn't speak, and her hands were shaking as she opened the box.
The gifts were based on Gu Yue's age, totaling 32, each carefully selected. On top was a photo album personally curated by Lu Anning. It contained photos of them from childhood to adulthood, from every stage of their lives.
Even if she is not always with them, this photo album can make up for some of the regrets in Anli's heart.
Turning the pages one by one, An Li seemed to have witnessed the growth process of several children with her own eyes. The last page of the album was blank, as there was still a family photo missing.
As for other gifts, they ranged from jewelry and crowns to everyday cups and high heels. They wanted to replace everything An Li used, so that she could be surrounded by their presence.
Tang Jingyuan asked Tang Lianfeng to find a piece of fine agarwood and made a pendant and bracelet for An Li. Agarwood is good for health, and he hopes that everyone can be healthy and safe.
In the end, An Li couldn't help shedding tears. When the dinner was over, everyone took a family photo in Uncle Yang's yard. Uncle Yang went from being a chef to a photographer, and the whole yard was filled with laughter.
Afterwards, everyone took photos with An Li one by one, saying that they would keep them in their wallets. From now on, they were all children with mothers.
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