The daily life of a space tycoon raising children, doting on his husband, and farming.

Chapter 233 Accepting a Disciple
With fame comes trouble, but Shang Wan earned her money through her own abilities and has nothing to fear from others' envy.

If it's clear that the business is going to be disrupted, then the business should be reported to the authorities and left to the government to resolve.

She's a major taxpayer now, and the county magistrate will protect her because of the money.

They came in the shadows, Shang Wan sharpened his knife, and prepared to slaughter them one by one.

To this end, Shang Wan even specially made a family secret recipe and carried it with her, just waiting for someone to steal it.

Shang Wan hasn't encountered anyone who uses their power to oppress others, and whose power is even greater than that of the county magistrate. She guesses that Boss Zhong must have taken care of it.

The medicines from Lingyao Pavilion have made so much money for Boss Zhong, so he has to protect them.
Moreover, Lingyao Pavilion has not yet expanded to the point of attracting the attention of giants.

Her thoughts drifted away as she looked down and saw that there were already a few more slices of cooked mutton in her bowl.

Lu Chengjing placed the freshly cooked mutton into her bowl and said gently, "Eat it while it's hot."

Shang Wan nodded. The mutton in the bowl was at the perfect temperature, and paired with Xiao Huan's secret dipping sauce, it tasted absolutely delicious.

They drank alcohol and ate meat. The three adults and one child had good appetites and finished two large plates of tender mutton.

Shang Wan ordered someone to bring two more plates, and took the opportunity to ask Duanmu Kui, "Mr. Duanmu, what brings you here?"

Duanmu Kui's lips were red from the spiciness.

The little doctor has a light palate, but he's also happy to try other flavors.

After tasting Xiao Huan's excellent cooking, he would visit Bao Yue Zhai whenever he had free time to eat the dishes Xiao Huan made.

Yes, the owner behind Baoyuezhai is Xiaohuan.

With the financial support of Shang Wan, she owned her first restaurant.

Despite incurring a huge debt with Shang Wan, the girl was so happy she felt like she was floating on air, and she even walked with a swagger.

Duanmu Kui picked up a piece of blanched bok choy with his chopsticks and put it into his bowl, saying in a nonchalant tone, "I want to take Yuanyuan as my apprentice."

"Oh, you're taking on apprentices..." Shang Wan paused, her chopsticks still on her lips, and suddenly looked up at the person opposite her. "Who are you asking about?"

Lu Chengjing also looked over in surprise.

Duanmu Kui pointed to the little baby next to him with chubby cheeks, chewing meat with great effort, "Her."

Shang Wan: "!!!"

Lu Chengjing: "???"

Yuanyuan... Yuanyuan was focused on eating meat and didn't hear what the adults were saying at all.

Shang Wan looked at her baby carefully from all angles. Forgive her poor eyesight, but this round little dumpling had a talent for studying medicine.
Seeing her mother staring at her, Yuanyuan tilted her little head and thought for a moment before pushing the small bowl toward Shang Wan, indicating that Shang Wan should eat.

Shang Wan casually scooped up two pieces of bok choy and put them in her bowl.

"Mr. Duanmu, why do you want to take Yuanyuan as your apprentice?" Lu Chengjing, the father, couldn't help but ask.

Duanmu Kui said, "Although Yuanyuan is young, she is extremely good at identifying medicinal herbs. Many people who have studied medicine for several years cannot be as proficient as Yuanyuan. Yuanyuan has a talent for medicine. If she can find a good master, she will definitely achieve something in the field of medicine in the future."

Shang Wan: "..."

There's been a misunderstanding!

Yuanyuan is good at identifying medicinal herbs, but she relies solely on her superior sense of smell, just like when she closes her eyes to distinguish between mung bean cakes and red bean cakes. It has absolutely nothing to do with the words "medical talent".

Lu Chengjing had obviously also thought of his daughter's special circumstances, and his expression immediately became somewhat strange.

Seeing the strange expressions on their faces, Duanmu Kui thought that the parents did not want their child to suffer the hardships of studying medicine, especially since Yuanyuan was a girl, and the prejudice of the world would make this path even more difficult.

But he was eager to try his luck and didn't want to miss out on Yuanyuan, such a promising talent.

Moreover, the little boy is adorable and clever, possessing a rare charm that appeals to him.

"Mr. Duanmu, this is a misunderstanding." Shang Wan felt that she still had to clarify things. In this world, the master-disciple relationship was comparable to the father-son relationship. Taking a master was a very solemn matter, and she did not want Duanmu Kui to regret it after taking Yuanyuan as his disciple.

This isn't good for Yuanyuan's development either. "Yuanyuan has always had a keen sense of smell. She can distinguish scents that ordinary people can't with just a sniff," Shang Wan said. "That's why she can identify medicinal herbs."

The aromas of medicinal herbs vary, and even herbs with very faint aromas can be detected by Yuanyuan's incredibly enhanced sense of smell.

Duanmu Kui, however, thought this was an advantage. He said, "I explained the medicinal properties once, and Yuanyuan not only remembered it but could also repeat it clearly."

Shang Wan coughed lightly; this was a huge misunderstanding.

"Well, Yuanyuan just has a good memory. She can repeat the stories her father told her word for word."

Duanmu Kui was taken aback and looked at Lu Chengjing.

Lu Chengjing nodded to show that what Shang Wan said was true.

They only discovered this recently. As for how they found out...

Lu Chengjing tried to coax the child with stories he had told before, but the little girl saw through his trick and complained to her mother that her father was not serious when telling stories.

So the couple did several tests and were surprised to find that Yuanyuan had an amazing memory. She could remember anything they had told her, no matter how much time had passed.

This is also why Shang Wan wanted to find a teacher to begin Yuan Yuan's education as soon as possible.

It's a good thing for a child to be smart, but if they are not guided properly, the consequences can only be disastrous.

“Mr. Duanmu, you should really reconsider taking on a disciple.” Shang Wan poured Yuanyuan a cup of hot goat milk. “If Yuanyuan doesn’t like it, her father and I won’t force her.”

Although Yuanyuan can become a new formulator after completing her training, Shang Wan believes that the most important thing is for the child to be happy.

As for taking over the family business, there's no need to start teaching a two-year-old.

Duanmu Kui was speechless for a moment, and did not mention taking on disciples again.

After the meal, the heavy snow stopped. Sunlight shone through the clouds, turning the snowdrifts a dazzling silvery white.

Seeing that there was nothing amiss at the estate, Shang Wan took Yuanyuan and bid farewell to Duanmu Kui.

With round, smiling eyes, she waved her little hand and said, "Goodbye, Mumu."

The little baby thought Duanmu was hard to pronounce, so he shortened it to Mumu.

Duanmu Kui felt melancholy; he had taken a liking to his promising young apprentice, but unexpectedly, the apprentice had a hidden story.

He waved and watched the carriage leave before turning back to the manor.

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The horse-drawn carriage traveled all the way to Yushu Village, and along the way, people could be seen shoveling snow while wrapped in coats.

A cold wind blew in through the window, and the little baby, who was huddled by the window, sneezed loudly.

Yuanyuan rubbed her little nose, closed the window, and obediently sat back down next to her mother, hugging her mother's arm and rubbing against her.

Shang Wan poked her cheek, "Sleepy?"

"Hmm." Yuanyuan crawled into her mother's arms, curled up in a familiar spot, and yawned.

Shang Wan looked at the little dumpling in her arms with amusement and asked, "Sweetie, do you want to study medicine?"

"What is studying medicine?" Yuanyuan looked up at her mother, her eyes big and round.

Shang Wan simply explained: "It means being a doctor, treating illnesses and saving lives."

"Can we save Grey and Cow?"

Shang Wan: "...That's a veterinarian."

Yuan Yuan blinked, "Can't I be a veterinarian?"

Shang Wan pinched Tuanzi's chubby cheeks, thought for a moment, and said, "If you like it, it's not impossible, but... being a veterinarian has no future. The money you earn can't even buy the snacks you like. Do you still want to be a veterinarian?"

We can't live without snacks!

Yuanyuan shook her head vigorously, refusing to become a veterinarian.