He had planned to wait until the 12th day of the first lunar month to go to work, but unexpectedly, Yan Rushan asked him to find some herbs before he arrived on the 11th.
"Brother Yan, didn't you say that you would go to the black market after the 15th?" This large bag of things must have been obtained from the black market channels.
"I didn't go. Luo San and the others sent it." Yan Rushan opened the black cloth bag, which contained two types of medicinal herbs: dry herbs and fresh herbs. The dry herbs were well packaged, while the fresh herbs were a little withered. Due to the cold weather, none of them were damaged.
Zhong Yuxiu squatted down and carefully examined the medicinal properties. "The medicinal properties are all there, Brother Yan, thank you. These herbs look more than what I asked for. I should be able to divide them into three more doses."
"As long as you are satisfied, it's good." Half squatting beside her, Yan Rushan's deep eyes revealed a faint smile.
Zhong Yuxiu smiled and asked, "How much is it in total?"
"No need to give, I just asked someone to buy some for me; Chinese herbal medicines are not worth much these days."
"No, I have to give it to you. The quality of the herbs is very good. The people who helped me buy them must have put in a lot of effort. How can I let them go for nothing?" She didn't believe in nonsense like "just for the sake of convenience". She was too busy buying up what she needed on the black market. Who would bother to worry about unprofitable herbs?
The little girl had a serious look on her face and a determined gaze, as if she would not give up until he gave in.
Yan Rushan lowered his head and laughed. Never mind. He knew that she was such a serious person who would not take advantage of others.
"Just give me ten dollars."
"So little? Don't fool me, I'm not easy to fool." She couldn't even wrap up this big bag.
"It really didn't cost much. There are plenty of medicinal herbs in the countryside, and what you want is not a precious one. It's not difficult to get it by going to the countryside." Seeing that she still didn't believe it, Yan Rushan paused and said, "Some families in the countryside will secretly dig up medicinal herbs and sell them. The prices at the purchasing points are too low. As long as someone goes to the village to collect them, you can always get them."
In some villages, there are people who know a little about Chinese herbal medicine. In order to supplement their family income, it is common for them to dig herbs and sell them at purchasing points.
"Forget it, I'm too lazy to argue with you." Zhong Yuxiu said loudly: "Goudan, come out for a moment."
"Ding." Goudan walked over from the kitchen and stopped waiting for instructions.
Zhong Yuxiu said, "Send the dried herbs upstairs, and bring down the thirty yuan."
"You don't need that much." Yan Rushan's face changed and his brows furrowed.
"Swindler," he snorted, waving his hand for Goudan to take the herbs upstairs. Then, under Yan Rushan's gaze, he said, "If they're not fresh herbs, they're dried herbs. They've been processed. To maintain their efficacy, they must have cost a lot of money. If you don't give me a specific price, I can only estimate it."
The herbs he sent were enough for ten experiments.
I have done this kind of experiment before, and it always succeeds once out of ten times.
Yan Rushan frowned, "Then give me twenty."
"Thirty." He refused to budge. Seeing that he was about to open his mouth, Zhong Yuxiu snorted coldly, "It's not for you."
"Okay, okay, I'll take it." It wouldn't be nice to ruin the relationship over such a small amount of things and money, so the next price quoted was also around twenty-five, and the extra money would be given to the person in charge of purchasing for some drinks.
His daughter Yuxiu seems lazy, but actually she has a very positive mind. Maybe it's because she studied medicine and followed her teacher to learn about the prices of medicinal materials. The estimated prices are not far off, and thirty yuan must be a high price. He understands her intention.
Goudan turned around and put thirty yuan in front of her.
Zhong Yuxiu handed it to Yan Rushan and said, "Here, if you want the horse to run, you have to feed it."
Yan Rushan was at a loss whether to laugh or cry. So, was he her horse?
"Yuxiu, why are you so serious?"
"I'm not being serious. This is a matter of principle. I can't owe anyone." After saying that, he picked up the fresh herbs on the ground and went to the kitchen. "These herbs need to be prepared. Brother Yan, please help yourself."
Yan Rushan followed her and went into the kitchen together. He helped her in the kitchen and after a busy day, he finally prepared all the fresh herbs.
That night, Zhong Yuxiu went into the laboratory and continued her research until after eleven o'clock before coming out to rest and sleep.
The next morning, just after daybreak, she got up and had breakfast. After Yan Rushan came over, she took Haonan and Tian Shangguo to Hua University. It was relatively deserted outside Hua University. It was only around 8:30 at this time, and it was not yet time to register.
"Brother Yan, I'm going in now. You go do your thing." Zhong Yuxiu looked up at the man beside her. "It might be very busy today. I won't be able to go home for lunch."
There was no one around, so Yan Rushan quietly pinched Rouku and said, "I'll come over to bring you lunch at noon. What would you like to eat? Roast duck? Or braised pork?"
She hasn't eaten roast duck since the Chinese New Year.
Zhong Yuxiu's mouth watered as she nodded repeatedly, "I want roast duck and braised pork. It would be even better if there was also cold fish."
"Okay, I'll ask someone to prepare it."
"Then I'll go first, you should leave quickly too; the cold wind is too cold, and it irritates my skin." She didn't have the habit of applying skin care products, and her skin had no protective layer, so the cold wind scraped her skin directly.
Yan Rushan watched everyone enter Hua University before he turned and left; Haonan and Tian Shangguo also disappeared.
Huazhong University of Science and Technology is quiet and silent, with beautiful scenery. Walking on the narrow path in the early morning, my mood is influenced by the quiet environment, and I feel uplifted unconsciously.
With a good mood, I walked into Professor Ding's office; Professor Ding had arrived a long time ago and was sorting out the materials.
"Good morning, Professor Ding, and Happy New Year."
Professor Ding looked up and smiled. "Comrade Zhong, good morning to you too. How was your New Year?"
"It's fine. I eat well, sleep well, and can do whatever I want. I don't want to be too free." Her eyebrows were raised, showing her mood at the moment.
Professor Ding chuckled. "It's time to relax and have fun during the New Year. Did you go out and have fun?"
"I didn't go out. The roads to Shangjing are blocked by heavy snow, so I can't have fun going out. It's better to stay at home and keep warm." Zhong Yuxiu shook her head, walked to the desk, opened the drawer, took out some booklets and papers and handed them to him, "Professor Ding, I can't help you this semester. All the class materials are in your hands."
"I know you are going to teach a new class, so do your best. You are not an associate professor anymore, but a professor. I am looking forward to what kind of talents will emerge from the class you teach. After all, you are very outstanding." Professor Ding smiled and offered sincere encouragement.
"Your expectations of me are too high. What if I disappoint you? I would be guilty of a great sin."
Professor Ding laughed heartily. "Then you should teach the class well. I believe in you, and so does Principal Guo."
"Then thank you for your trust." I don't want it!
Now she is rich and has status, and her future goal is to retire and enjoy a comfortable life.
She didn't know how many years she would have to work like this, it made her sad just thinking about it; she felt that even if she taught the class well, she would still be exploited. Don't ask why, just think about it, she is still a sophomore student, studying medicine part-time; and she would be drafted into the army, with Principal Guo's character, he would definitely do it.
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