Chapter 991 Little Stone's Ambition

"Sister, I am already extremely grateful that you are willing to help me."

"If it doesn't work out, I won't force it."

Tao Song really didn't expect that the other party would agree.

He also knew that he was benefiting from his aunt's influence.

Without his aunt, he wouldn't have been qualified to ask Shen Lu for help, let alone dare to expect her to make this happen.

“I can see that you really want to learn cooking, and your attitude is indeed very good.”

Shen Lu comforted her, saying, "If there's nothing you can do at Youran Residence, you can try going out, just like you said before."

There will always be chefs who will do their best to teach their apprentices.

Second Aunt nodded in agreement: "Songwa, the most important thing is that you are sincere, down-to-earth, and hardworking."

"Since you have chosen this path, you cannot be afraid of hardship or fatigue, nor can you give up halfway."

"Otherwise, I won't be able to explain it to your parents."

Tao Song was the youngest in her family, and her maternal family hoped that she would be successful.

I never expected that he would be interested in cooking since he was a child.

If it works out with LuLu, great; if not, we'll see if he can make a name for himself.

Shen Xuejiao had to return to the city after buying the mushrooms, otherwise they would lose their freshness in a day.

So that afternoon, the three of them drove back to the city.

Shen Lu stayed behind and continued to see patients for the villagers in the afternoon.

It started raining in the afternoon, so she simply gave the children a task.

The next day, all I had to do was wait at home. The children would come with baskets and hampers to exchange for food, drinks, toys, or even pocket money.

Little Stone was an exception. He whispered to Shen Lu, "Auntie, can studying medicine really save a lot of people?"

Shen Lu nodded: "Okay, you want to study medicine?"

This was the first child in the village to want to study medicine, which surprised Shen Lu.

Other children the size of a rock are thinking about how to eat, drink, and play, but Little Rock's ideas are quite unique.

"Yes, I want to study medicine, treat the sick and save lives, and in the future I can also treat the sick family members and the elderly in the village."

"I want to be a useful person to the village, just like my sister."

Although the little guy's ambitions weren't particularly lofty, Shen Lu was very supportive of him.

"Do you want to learn traditional Chinese medicine from me, or study Western medicine when you grow up?" Shen Lu looked at Xiao Shitou gently.

The child is very smart; he always stays by her side to help whenever she sees a doctor.

He carefully memorized all the herbs that she and the villagers described.

"I want to learn traditional Chinese medicine!" Little Stone thought traditional Chinese medicine was amazing.

Grass that is clearly meant for feeding pigs can also be used to treat diseases.

Insects can be used to cure diseases, snakes can be used to cure diseases, and all sorts of things in life can be utilized.

"Can you remember the herbs your sister prescribed?"

Shen Lu tested him on several medicinal herbs that could be found in the mountains, and he could indeed name them all. For example, he could even describe the effects of loquat leaves.

"It is cold in nature and can stop coughing and phlegm, as well as relieve nausea and vomiting."

"Little Stone, you're great." Shen Lu rarely encountered a child who was interested in traditional Chinese medicine and had a good memory.

But she doesn't have time to take care of the children right now.

"When your sister returns to the city, she will send you some books. You can read them first."

"But it can't interfere with your studies."

"If you don't understand something, you can ask my grandma."

Little Stone perked up: "Really? Seventh Aunt is the most knowledgeable person in the whole village, will she teach me?"

Moreover, he heard that his seventh aunt didn't like children very much and usually didn't want to be disturbed.

"Let me talk to her, and she'll teach you."

It's not that there aren't knowledgeable people in the village, but rather that everyone has been put to good use by Old Mrs. Shen.

She was willing to stay in the village because she wanted to, not because there were no other options.

"Thank you sister."

Shen Lu patted his head: "Alright, since you're going to learn this, study hard. I'll test you every time I come back."

"If you pass the assessment, you can come and assist me after I graduate."

"I'll teach you systematically later."

"But if you don't pass the assessment, then you can continue your studies step by step. If you want to study traditional Chinese medicine, you can work hard to get into a university of traditional Chinese medicine."

"May I?"

Little Stone immediately saluted: "Don't worry, sister, I can definitely do it!"

He wants to learn from his older sister; he'll definitely learn more by staying by her side.

"Sister, I will definitely try my best to pass your test."

Shen Lu smiled: "I hope you can too."

Taking on an apprentice is not easy; traditional Chinese medicine relies heavily on lineage and family tradition.

There are very limited things you can learn at school.

Those with talent will be noticed by some excellent teachers, who will then impart all their knowledge to them privately.

This type of person is extremely rare.

Of course, exceptionally talented individuals are never short of teachers who will feed them.

Someone like Shen Lu, if she hadn't already said that she already had a mentor, would have been fiercely sought after by top TCM doctors.

Just like Grandpa Song Yingxiang, didn't he also want to take Shen Lu as his apprentice and pass on the Song Family Thirteen Needles to her?

"come on!"

Shen Lu was still very happy about the possibility of gaining a little apprentice.

She packed up some of the fresh wild mushrooms and sent them away, while keeping the rest for her second aunt to make a sauce for her.

Upon hearing this, Tao Song volunteered to stay.

He and his second aunt worked together and finished it in one afternoon.

Shen Lu also saw that Tao Song's cooking skills were indeed malleable.

She plans to take Tao Song with her when she returns to the city tomorrow.

Of course, Shen Lu had already called Pang Luzhi to confirm beforehand.

Of all of Master Pang's disciples, this youngest daughter is the only one he hasn't taken on any disciples yet.

"I do have plans to take on an apprentice, but this apprentice must pass an assessment."

"Bring the person here so I can take a look. If he's suitable, I'll hire him; if not, I'll recommend him to other places."

The really incompetent type is someone who has absolutely no talent, which is clearly not what Shen Lu was talking about.

Shen Lu had already praised the child for having some talent; he could do a little bit of both cooking and preparing dishes, and he also had experience cooking large banquets with his family in the countryside.

As long as he studies diligently and attentively, he will definitely not be too bad.

When Shen Lu told Tao Song the news, Tao Song was very excited.

He even wanted to kneel down before Shen Lu, but thankfully his second aunt stopped him.

"Alright, if you really manage to learn it, cook for your sister a few more times in the future."

Tao Song responded crisply.

"LuLu, won't this put you and your aunt in a difficult position?"

Second Aunt still didn't want to trouble others, but after all, he was her own nephew. If he could learn a skill, the family would be at ease.

Grandma Shen didn't care.

"Tao Song has to be capable to be accepted as a disciple; otherwise, even if people give us face, they won't take him on as a disciple."

"The Pang family is very strict in accepting apprentices."

Otherwise, Pang Lüzhi wouldn't be so old and still not have taken on a disciple.

This assessment is definitely not simple.

Old Mrs. Shen meant that we shouldn't be too happy too soon.

But Tao Song was still very satisfied.