My Beloved Super Fierce Wife
Chapter 722 Apprenticeship (Extra Update)

Chapter 722: 722 Apprenticeship (Extra Update)

Lin Tang and Gu Yingzhou followed inside the house.

Upon entering, they saw that Sisi and her family of three were also present.

"Green Date sister," Sisi’s eyes lit up when she saw Lin Tang.

Lin Tang couldn’t help but laugh, "I’m not Green Date, you can call me Sister Tangtang."

Sisi was very obedient and nodded immediately, her voice soft, "Sister Tangtang."

"What a good girl," Lin Tang ruffled the little girl’s hair and handed her a piece of candy, "Here, take the candy."

It had been a long time since Sisi tasted anything sweet; she swallowed and hesitantly looked towards her mother.

Moved by her daughter’s longing, Sisi’s mother nodded and gratefully said to Lin Tang, "Technician Lin, you shouldn’t have."

Before Lin Tang could reply, Chu Yue poured two glasses of water and placed them on the table.

"Alright, no more formalities; let’s sit down and talk if there’s anything," Chu Yue suggested.

"Thank you, Professor Chu," Lin Tang said as she pulled Gu Yingzhou to sit down.

"I’m no longer a teacher; call me Old Chu or even Chu Pig Herder if you really can’t get used to it," Chu Yue said with open-mindedness, showing no hint of resentment on his face.

"How could that be?" Lin Tang said with a laugh, shaking her head, "You’re a professor with profound knowledge. You’ll leave this place sooner or later. Our brigade isn’t influential enough to keep you here raising pigs for life."

Chu Yue’s eyes trembled intensely.

Leave this place?! Who wouldn’t want to...

"...Let’s not talk about this now. What brings you here today?" Chu Yue asked, pushing down the complexity in his heart.

Without beating around the bush, Lin Tang spoke directly, "I’ve come to ask you to be my mentor."

"Be your mentor?" Chu Yue was stunned.

He shook his head then hurriedly added in a wry smile, "If it were still the old days, I would be very happy to accept you as my disciple, but now..."

His gaze swept across the simple room, not daring to think of anything else.

Lin Tang responded firmly, "I don’t mind."

"You should know that my nephew is learning painting from Professor Song. I can do the same, study privately with you as my mentor, disregarding the external environment. Please consider it, Professor Chu..."

Her gaze was sincere.

Chu Yue looked down, not saying a word.

Gu Yingzhou furrowed his brows and gently squeezed Lin Tang’s fingertips, giving her a comforting look.

With Tangtang’s pharmaceutical skills, it was still uncertain who would benefit more from this mentor-disciple relationship!

At that moment, Sisi’s father spoke up, "Old Chu, you’re overthinking it. Such a good student has come to your doorstep. What are you still considering? Just agree. Comrade Lin Tang is excellent in every aspect. If you miss this opportunity, there’ll be no second chance. Don’t be so stubborn!"

He could tell that Chu Yue also wanted this, but hesitated because of the chill from being reported by a student in the past, so he offered some encouragement.

Lin Tang did not rush him, simply focusing her gaze on Chu Yue with expectation.

Professor Chu of Huaqing University was a top figure in the medical field nationwide.

The opportunity to learn from such a master would be beneficial for her future.

When college entrance examinations resumed, she intended to add a golden layer to her qualifications by attending university.

Getting a head start on knowledge in this field would be advantageous.

Moved by something she said, Chu Yue hesitated for a moment before lifting his head, "Fine, I’ll take you as my student, as long as you don’t mind."

At his words, Sisi’s parents exchanged a smile, their faces filled with satisfaction.

It’s inevitable for people to fall into pits, but that doesn’t mean one should be forever afraid to step out the door.

They were happy to see Old Chu recover from his students’ wounds!

"Ding! Congratulations host for completing the task, you’ve earned a reward of 5000 points. Keep up the good work~"

Unaffected by the voice in her head, Lin Tang spoke eloquently, "Why would I mind? It’s my honor to learn from you."

"It’s my honor as well," Chu Yue said with emotion.

Had it not been for the warmth of the people in Shuangshan Brigade, he dared not think of what he would have become.

Amused, Lin Tang said, "Let’s not engage in mutual flattery, shall we?"

Everyone in the room laughed.

"Professor Chu, I came in a rush today and didn’t bring a gift for becoming your disciple. I’ll bring it to you in the morning. When can we start our lessons?" Lin Tang asked eagerly.

Chu Yue knew she also had to work and lived in the town; coupled with the frequent snow and icy roads making travel inconvenient...

He considered for a bit before deciding.

"When we start depends on you. I’m always here, so whenever you come, I’ll teach. We’ll set a standard—no less than three lessons a week. Is that an issue?" As Chu Yue spoke about teaching, his expression became serious.

"No," Lin Tang answered earnestly, then inquired, "Should I prepare some textbooks?"

Chu Yue shook his head, "No need for now; I’ve been teaching for many years, and everything’s in my head. I should have enough to teach you for a while."

"Alright then, I’ll be troubling you from now on," Lin Tang respectfully acknowledged.

Chu Yue was delighted.

He had already reconciled with this twisted world in his heart, but the chance to teach students again filled him with solace.

Chu Yue sighed deeply, "I never thought I would be able to teach students again."

Lin Tang confidently assured, "There will be plenty of opportunities in the future. I’m worried that you might be too busy to attend to me then."

Chu Yue chuckled, "That won’t happen."

Unlike the houses of Song Yin and Duan Ling, Chu Yue’s house lacked a stove; even a hot water bottle was missing, making it a struggle to have a warm drink, and very cold.

Sitting for a while would numb their feet from the cold.

Thinking of his wife who would be coming here to study, Gu Yingzhou felt it was too cold to be acceptable and managed to get a stove from the town.

As soon as the stove was delivered, the corners of the brigade that were usually quiet and unobserved buzzed with excitement.

Some joked, "Professor Song got a stove when he took in Zhixuan, and now Professor Chu has one after taking in Comrade Lin Tang. If we take in kids from the Lin Family, would we each get a stove?"

The old man who had previously had the strength to take up arms stood straight as if nothing could bring him down.

He skillfully cleaned the filth in the pigsty, more agile than the younger men.

"What do we need a stove for? The idle might feel cold, but once you get moving, it’s not that cold," the old man said indifferently.

Everyone knew he was in good physical condition and none dared to argue.

Song Yin gave a wry smile, "That works for you, but not for us. The daily toil is already quite challenging, and there’s hardly any reference to go by."

Having been in the same place for a long time, everyone was familiar with each other’s circumstances.

The resilient old man knew these people’s strengths lay in their intellect, and asking them to do physical labor was genuinely difficult.

He shook his head, "If it’s really too much, just go to bed early in the evening. At least under a blanket it’s somewhat better. What else can be done?"

Their conditions had improved.

Engaged in conversation and laughter, everyone worked with vigor.

Life in Shuangshan Brigade became stable, unperturbed by the occasional turmoil outside.

Minor disputes merely added to the liveliness of life.

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Time marched on relentlessly.

The old passed on, new lives were born, and someone got a new wife... The world was changing, and so was everyone in it.

Seven years flashed by.

Whispers of the resumption of the college entrance examination began to spread, but of course, this news was only circulated within a certain circle. Those without connections could not possibly know.