After Yao Tongjia told Xiao Gengwu the information, she stopped caring about these things and took on several jobs at the same time, even though each job had a main person in charge.
However, she still made time to visit every place, especially the pharmacy, which she visited every day. On this particular day, when Yao Tongjia went to the pharmacy, she unexpectedly saw Teacher Xue and Teacher Zhai.
Yao Tongjia chuckled, "Master, how dare you step into this place with your precious feet?"
Professor Xue is truly a hands-off manager; he resolutely refuses to come to the pharmacy and focuses solely on teaching at Peking University, living a life of just the two of them with Professor Zhai!
Perhaps it's because she's come to terms with things, and with people around her, Teacher Xue looks much younger than before; you could really say she's defying age.
This made Yao Tongjia sigh, "Indeed, love is the most nourishing thing for people. I remember when I saw Teacher Xue with his hair all white and his eyes full of lifelessness, it was as if he was about to become an immortal."
Over the past few years, my hair has turned black again, and my skin seems to have regained its luster. It's truly amazing how youthful I look!
Like Teacher Xue, Teacher Zhai has become much more energetic. She was already very good at dressing herself, and now when she goes out, people would believe she is thirty years old!
Teacher Xue pretended to hit Yao Tongjia, but Teacher Zhai grabbed his hand and said, "Why are you hitting Tongtong? This is your shop too. You just take money and don't do anything. What's wrong with being criticized?"
Teacher Xue asked with a smile, "Who are you on this team with?"
Teacher Zhai laughed: "Of course I'm on Tongtong's side. You've forgotten, she's my bread and butter now!"
Teacher Zhai now also draws design drawings to supply Lian Gang Company. However, Teacher Zhai's drawings are more avant-garde. Yao Tongjia puts Teacher Zhai's works and her mother's works for sale in Gangcheng!
She didn't pay Teacher Zhai for her paintings; she paid her based on a commission. However, the commission was just as high as Yao Yanxin's—10% of the profit from each piece of clothing sold.
It's worth noting that in the port city, these two designers sell their creations to people with middle to high incomes. They earn hundreds of yuan in commission for each garment, so a single design can bring in at least 50,000 to 60,000 yuan.
A few blueprints can be easily designed in a year, and the income can reach four or five hundred thousand yuan. This is a minimum estimate. It is said that when one has enough food, one's mind can be open.
Teacher Zhai has saved a large sum of money in the past two years, so she no longer worries about her retirement and has a partner with similar interests by her side.
This partner knows how to respect me, shares household chores with me, and isn't fixated on having children; they just want to spend their later years together.
With money, leisure time, and hobbies, life couldn't be more wonderful. This Teacher Xue is also a master of health preservation. The hidden ailments she suffered from during her time in the countryside have been treated by him, and now she feels very relaxed.
She felt better than when she was in her prime. Looking at her hair, which had turned black, she felt truly happy, which is what people often say.
After you've walked the most difficult path, all that's left is a smooth road!
Teacher Xue came today to pick up some traditional Chinese medicine. After picking it up, she waited for Yao Tongjia to finish seeing a patient and said, "Tongtong, come sit down. I have something to tell you!"
Yao Tongjia sat down curiously and asked, "Teacher Xue, did you also want to talk to me about something?"
Teacher Xue handed Yao Tongjia a cup of tea: "If you drink my tea, you have to tell me the truth!"
Yao Tongjia held the cup, hesitant to drink: "Master, please tell me what it is first, otherwise I can't get it back even if I drink it!"
Yao Tongjia's words made Teacher Zhai laugh: "Stop keeping me in suspense and just tell me!"
Teacher Xue pointed at Yao Tongjia and said, "You! You know that there are connections between our aristocratic families. The Zhou family came to me and asked me to inquire about Zhou Lan!"
Upon hearing that it was about Zhou Lan, Yao Tongjia dared not drink the tea: "Master, you shouldn't get involved in Zhou Lan's affairs. Do you even know the person who came to question you?"
Upon hearing Yao Tongjia's serious expression, Teacher Xue also put away his smile: "We are familiar with each other, but as you know, the Zhou family has always been stable, while our Xue family has been completely wiped out."
"They've been protecting themselves and avoiding the Xue family all along. If I hadn't taken you as my disciple, they wouldn't have come looking for me!"
"They said that Zhou Lan was arrested by your father, so they came to me to ask for information. I also know about what's going on in the military region. If it's inconvenient to talk about it, you don't have to!"
"Back when I was in school, at least I had some money to donate to incense offerings, which is why I'm asking you this question. You don't necessarily have to answer me!"
Yao Tongjia picked up her tea and drank it: "Master, you should tell them to give up on Zhou Lan and sever ties in the newspaper, otherwise it will probably cause trouble later!"
Yao Tongjia could only say such a thing. She said this not only because Teacher Xue asked, but also because she was truly grateful to Dean Zhou Kunran for protecting her family in the past!
Let's just give Zhou Kunran face for now. Even though I know he might not come back and it won't have any impact, his siblings and parents are all in China.
If his family is not doing well, he will not be able to live peacefully abroad either. He might as well take this opportunity to send a message to the Zhou family. He just hopes that no one in the Zhou family is involved, otherwise there is no point in publishing it in the newspaper!
Teacher Xue nodded: "I'll pass on the message. Are you still able to manage?"
Yao Tongjia immediately played the victim: "I'm too busy, Master, why don't you take over this pharmacy yourself!"
Teacher Xue shook her head vigorously: "I will not take back what I have given away. Why don't you find a successor, like me!"
As he spoke, Teacher Xue himself found it quite amusing and burst into laughter. This was a traditional Chinese medicine shop, a long-established shop owned by the Xue family, but now it seemed like a hot potato.
Yao Tongjia nodded: "Let me find the right person first, or Master, you can also take a look at your students and see if there are any good prospects. I'm busy with business right now, and I've been neglecting my medical skills a bit!"
However, Teacher Xue shook his head: "Each generation is responsible for its own affairs. Now you are in charge of the Xue Family Clinic. If you want to find a successor, go find one yourself. It's none of my business!"
Yao Tongjia couldn't help but rub her forehead: "Master's wife, look at Master's shameless behavior!"
Teacher Zhai, however, said with tenderness, "I think he's doing just fine; it doesn't affect our lives in our later years!"
Yao Tongjia was speechless: "You have your retirement life, but I still have a family life!! Here's what we'll do, Master, if you see any promising students among your students, call them over to me for help, and let me observe them!"
"Of course," Teacher Xue nodded. "In the future, let students come here for internships. You can observe however you like!"
Yao Tongjia: "..." This master really won't help with anything! But thinking about the practical problem: "Does our little clinic still have anyone willing to come and intern?"
There is still a shortage of talent, and interns are in high demand!
Teacher Xue thought for a moment and said, "If you give them a small subsidy and provide them with one or two meals, some students will definitely be willing to come!"
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