Before the National Day holiday was over, Ana Shen received a call from her master.
"An Ning, we are going to Sichuan on a business trip tonight. You should pack your things quickly and come to school. Our tickets are for 7:30 in the evening. Remember to hurry up, as we have a meeting together." After answering the phone, Shen An Ning came back to her senses.
Business trip? Going to Sichuan, she was so happy. Sure enough, her senior brothers and sisters hadn't lied to her. As a researcher in traditional Chinese medicine, she would go wherever there was medicine. It was a pity that she hadn't been able to travel all over the country in her previous life!
After packing up her things, she remembered that she had agreed to have dinner with Cao Jingheng in the evening. Shen Anning smiled secretly. This time, someone was probably going to be unhappy again.
"Hello, this is the Public Security Bureau's Investigation Division. Who are you?"
"Hello."
A man's low laugh came from the receiver, "Ningning, what's wrong? Did you miss me?"
I know men are not serious. "Stop joking. I have something serious to tell you. I'm taking the 7:30 train to Sichuan on a business trip. I don't know how many days I'll be there, so I can't have dinner with you tonight."
Cao Jingheng was very depressed. "You're just a freshman, why are you going on a business trip, and to Sichuan?"
Sensing Cao Jingheng's unhappiness, Shen Anning could only comfort him: "We study Chinese medicine, so we go wherever there is medicine, don't we? Besides, I just came back from Inner Mongolia with you, so you should concentrate on your work!"
"Okay, try to come back early. Be careful when you go out. There are a lot of mosquitoes in the south. Remember to bring some thick clothes..."
When I went downstairs with my backpack, An Yu Anxuan and Shen Zixi were eating popsicles on the sofa, "Huh? Big sister, are you going out?"
"Yes, my sister received a last-minute notice and has to go on a business trip to Sichuan. She has to leave now. Remember to let mom and dad know when they come back in the evening."
Shen Zixi looked at her aunt who was going on a long trip again. The popsicle in her hand was no longer sweet. She also wanted to go out and play, "Aunt!"
Looking at the little girl's eyes, I knew what she was thinking, "Okay, stop acting like a spoiled child. No means no. When you have winter vacation, auntie will take you out for a walk. Also, don't be disobedient just because I'm not at home. Otherwise, when I come back, I won't give you any delicious food I bring, and I'll even beat you up. Do you understand?"
Although the little girl was listless, she still hugged Shen An Ning and gave her many instructions, and gave her two sweet kisses, "Aunt, you have to come back soon, otherwise I will miss you very much."
After saying goodbye to her grandparents, she rode her bicycle to Siheyuan first. As she was on a business trip and her return date was uncertain, she would not be able to deliver vegetables to Siheyuan.
Liu Jiaman was a little surprised to see someone, "Hey, An Ning, why are you here today?"
"I received a call from my teacher saying I have to go to Sichuan on a business trip tonight. I don't know how long I'll be gone, so please send the food over first. Oh, Jiaman, here are the vegetable coupons, meat coupons, and egg coupons. Remember to tell Hongxia to buy the vegetables every day when you have time. The money will be paid from the public account for the time being."
Liu Jiaman looked at the bag of food on the back of the bicycle and helped carry it into the kitchen. "Okay, we'll make arrangements. Remember to be careful on this long trip."
"Yeah, don't worry. This cloth bag contains some Inner Mongolia specialties for you. Remember to share them. I'll be leaving first."
When I returned to the dormitory, my roommates were still in cram school. I put the cheese and beef jerky I prepared for them on the table and left a small note.
In the large office of the Chinese Medicine Hospital, when Shen Anning arrived, there were already a circle of people sitting inside, "Master, Senior Sister, Senior Brother."
"Hey, An Ning is here, come and sit down."
A total of ten people went to Sichuan from the Chinese Medicine Hospital this time. Except for Shen Anning, who was Mr. Cheng's last disciple, the other eight were accepted more than ten or twenty years ago. Now most of them are middle-aged people in their forties or fifties. Among their children, several were admitted to the Chinese Medicine major this year. So this time, in addition to Mr. Cheng and Shen Anning's five senior brothers and sisters, there were also three people of Shen Anning's age.
"Okay, everyone's here. Let's talk about our mission. We're going to Sichuan not only for the herbs in the mountains, but also for the musk sold by hunters, farmers, and drug dealers. You guys should go there to broaden your horizons and learn about Sichuan medicine firsthand..."
"Okay, let's go to the cafeteria and have dinner together. Then we can take a nap on the train and recharge our batteries. We'll all be busy when we get to Sichuan."
With her senior brothers and sisters around, it was not her turn to show her filial piety to Master Cheng. Shen Anning felt at ease taking her three junior brothers and sisters (also her nephews) to the small canteen to order some delicious food.
We are all of the same age, and there are not so many formalities at the dinner table. We can talk about anything. The three young people are Fang Yuan, the youngest daughter of Shen Anning's senior brother Fang Boyu, Guo Haochen, the youngest son of the third senior sister, and Sun Zimu, the son of the fifth senior brother. They are all two or three years younger than Shen Anning. They are all taking the college entrance examination this year and have been playing together since childhood.
Guo Haochen ate his steamed buns and muttered, "Hey, Fang Yuan, it's a good thing your dad isn't joining this time, otherwise I wouldn't dare to go with you."
The eldest brother Fang Boyu is currently the vice president of Xiyuan Hospital and also a lecturer of Chinese medicine at Peking University Medical School. He is a very rigid and strict person, and Shen Anning can't get any good results in his hands.
Fang Yuan shuddered upon hearing this. "You guys are fine, but think about me. Not only was I tortured at school, but I also had to suffer at home. Just think about my fate. My brother and sister both graduated from technical secondary schools within ten years. One joined the army, and the other went to the Ministry of Industry. Only I took the college entrance examination this year and was forced to inherit my father's legacy... Old man, do you think men also have menopause..."
After hearing Fang Yuan's words, the three of them couldn't help but laugh unkindly, "Don't say it, I really sympathize with you. Although my mother is strict, at least she doesn't test me at home."
They were having a meal here and laughing, and the senior brothers and sisters at Cheng Lao's table looked at them but didn't say anything. This trip to Sichuan, climbing mountains and collecting herbs was very tiring, so before leaving, they asked these young ones to relax a little so that they wouldn't feel burdened when they were ordered around.
Shen Anning: I seem to be a generation older than the three of them, don’t take me with you...
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