Returning from school, Director Song hurried home.
"Old Jin!"
The pressure cooker in the kitchen was still steaming, but no one was inside.
She ran to the study again and called out, "Old Jin!"
At that moment, the sound of flushing came from the toilet.
A man walked out from inside.
"What's the rush?"
Director Song quickly walked over, a mysterious smile on her face.
"Guess who I just saw."
Jin Wenxin asked, "Who did you see?"
"Oh, I want you to guess!"
He shook his head directly, "I can't guess."
Director Song gave him a look, "I saw Cheng You."
Jin Wenxin thought for a while before he realized which Cheng You she was talking about.
What a coincidence, he had heard this name twice today, and he wasn't sure if it was the same person.
"The wife Chengyan married in the countryside, right?"
Director Song nodded heavily, a satisfied smile on her face.
Jin Wenxin knew at a glance that she was very pleased with this girl.
"She's so beautiful, and polite. When she smiles, she's like a little sun. Her little face is so fair and tender, even prettier than a movie star."
Jin Wenxin rarely heard her praise a girl like this, and he suddenly felt curious.
"And Chengyan didn't tell anyone that he wasn't back to ask for a job from the family; he was accompanying his wife to college!"
Song Qinglan had been disparaging Qi Chengyan everywhere, saying that he had finally given in to the family and came back to ask Qi Shengwen to arrange a job for him.
When she heard this, she felt incredulous.
Qi Chengyan was a tough person. When his leg was broken by his father, and the delayed treatment left him with lingering issues, his military career ended miserably, yet he never even whimpered.
Now, to say he was back to ask Qi Shengwen for a job was impossible.
As expected, he was just accompanying his wife to school.
Jin Wenxin pondered when he heard about college.
Then the name he heard today was likely this Cheng You.
"Do you know what university she's attending?"
Director Song thought for a moment, "It seems to be a Traditional Chinese Medicine University. I wonder if this child is studying medicine."
Jin Wenxin clapped his hands, "It matches!"
"She's studying Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy!"
Director Song was stunned, "How do you know?"
Jin Wenxin hadn't expected that Qi Chengyan's wife had such a significant background.
"Let's arrange a big meal one of these days and invite Chengyan and his wife over for a gathering."
Director Song nodded, "I was thinking the same thing just now."
It was just to annoy Song Qinglan.
But Jin Wenxin seemed to value Cheng You very much.
"What's wrong with you? Have you met Cheng You before?"
Jin Wenxin secretly said, "I told you before that the Health Bureau has been emphasizing the development of Traditional Chinese Medicine in recent years, authorizing the Agricultural Research Institute to invest in thousands of acres of land in Bozhou for the cultivation of medicinal herbs."
Director Song still didn't understand, "What does this have to do with Cheng You?"
Jin Wenxin shook his head, "Old Cao didn't say, it's classified and cannot be leaked, but it has something to do with Cheng You. I guess, this wife of Chengyan is definitely not simple. No matter what your sister's attitude is, Chengyan is your nephew and niece, and it won't hurt to have a good relationship."
The Old Cao he mentioned was Cao Jingui, the director of the Agricultural Research Institute.
Director Song gave him a playful glare, "As if I need you to tell me."
When that scandal broke out in the military, she had never believed that Qi Chengyan would do such a thing.
Among the Qi and Song families, she was one of the few who supported Qi Chengyan.
She washed her face in the bathroom, and when she came out, her face felt dry, and she wanted to apply some cold cream.
"My Seven Treasures Cream is almost gone. I don't know where to buy it."
Jin Wenxin said, "Ask your sister. Didn't she give you this jar?"
Director Song gave him a look, "Didn't you see how she threw it at me when she gave it to me? If I hadn't put aside our differences and tried it, I wouldn't have known this Seven Treasures Cream was so effective."
She had used almost a whole jar, and the age spots on her face had faded considerably, making her whole face several shades fairer and more tender.
"Didn't I ask you to inquire about Zhenshantang a few days ago? Did you find out?"
Jin Wenxin shook his head, "I haven't heard of it. There's only one Huichuntang in Yancheng that's quite famous. I haven't heard of any Zhenshantang."
Director Song was a little disappointed, but she didn't want to find Song Qinglan.
Otherwise, she would definitely make things difficult for her.
Jin Wenxin saw her distress and said, "Didn't your sister invite you to a meal? I'll help you ask later."
They invited both the Qi and Song families to sit together. For Qi Shengwen's sake, everyone would go, and there would probably be several tables.
Director Song was happier then, "When you find out, I want to buy ten jars at once to stock up."
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Cheng You returned home and told Qi Chengyan about meeting Director Song.
"Aunt?"
"Yes, I didn't even recognize her."
Qi Chengyan smiled, "Aunt's husband is the deputy director of the Health Bureau. The family has high standards of integrity. The investment in the medicinal herb planting base by the Agricultural Research Institute also has the strong support of the Health Bureau."
The country was vigorously promoting the health sector, integrating Traditional Chinese and Western medicine, and promoting the rise of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
The relevant policies in this area were initially pushed by Jin Wenxin.
Cheng You suddenly realized, so that's how it was.
"Liping isn't coming back today, let's go out to eat."
Occasionally, one had to be lazy.
After she started school in a few days, she wouldn't be able to leave campus for a long time.
Take advantage of now to eat more delicious food.
Qi Chengyan said, "Qin Jianzhong came over today and said he's contacted the transportation team."
Cheng You hummed. She hadn't even planned to open Zhenshantang yet. The general store could be put aside for now, or Qin Jianzhong could handle it himself.
Qi Chengyan held her hand as they walked outside, to the pedestrian street, with many passersby.
Various snacks were displayed on stalls, exuding a strong sense of daily life.
Even if Cheng You didn't eat, she liked to stroll around this area.
It was very comfortable.
"We're not eating at these small restaurants today. Let's go to a big restaurant."
Qi Chengyan thought about the nearby restaurants and said, "Then let's go to Dongshun Tower."
Cheng You had no objections, as she hadn't been to either.
Dongshun Tower, mentioned by Qi Chengyan, was a two-story restaurant with an antique charm.
They chose a spot downstairs and sat in the center of the hall.
Cheng You said, "You order. I don't know what's good to eat."
Qi Chengyan ordered several signature dishes based on Cheng You's taste.
The two of them couldn't eat much; three or four dishes at most.
After ordering, Cheng You surveyed the environment of the restaurant. As expected of the capital, the restaurant's decoration was more luxurious.
"The owner of this restaurant is surnamed Chen. He's been here for many years. My grandmother often brought me here."
Suddenly, a child darted out.
The baby fat on his face was red from the cold, and he looked quite cute.
But his restless energy, like a monkey, gave Cheng You a headache.
The woman paying the bill at the counter was likely his mother, and she had yelled at him several times.
He was only quiet for a short while before he started jumping around again.
Cheng You looked at him several times, feeling that he was on par with Cheng Wenyu when he was young.
Turning back again, she saw the child trip over his left foot with his right, and his head lurched forward.
Cheng You's pupils contracted, and she shouted, "Be careful!"