The Daily Life of a Down-on-Hard-Life Medicine Girl Supporting Her Family

Chapter 383

"Sir, everything is fine."

Zhong Xiuxiu never expected that she had such great abilities. As a mere illegitimate daughter, she entered Chunshan Women's Medical College, and from then on, her life changed completely.

No wonder the ancients said that there are houses of gold and beauties in books!
Back then, she was always timid and hesitant in everything she did, and she didn't even dare to speak loudly, for fear of saying or doing the wrong thing.

Her aunt taught her that honesty could save her life, so she made herself as honest as a quail.

Who could have imagined that a single recruitment notice from the professor would change her fate?

Now she not only has a wealth of skills, but also walks and speaks with great confidence. She can loudly proclaim the school motto and rules in front of hundreds of students, and launch a strong counterattack against those who come to cause trouble. She is even unafraid to take legal action against the authorities.

The reason she had such abilities was entirely because she had her teacher, Chunshan Medical College, and even more important figures like the Empress Dowager and the Empress standing behind her.

Therefore, people still need to have their own abilities to live a wonderful and fulfilling life.

Zhong Xiuxiu reported the enrollment situation of this year's students to Chunnuan.

"The majority of girls are still daughters of small merchants and daughters of concubines. There are relatively few daughters of wealthy families, and not many girls from poor families want to learn. Another reason is that they don't have the foundation and can't really learn much."

Apart from the few girls from the first cohort who persevered through sheer rote memorization, only one girl from the second cohort of impoverished students remained.

"Sir, you probably don't know this, but some people use the name of our Chunshan Women's Medical College to increase their social standing."

"How to say?"

Chunnuan was very surprised after hearing Zhong Xiuxiu's words.

But considering their experience, it makes sense.

"They lack experience and have limited exposure, so it's inevitable that they are short-sighted."

These farmers sent their daughters to Chunshan Women's Medical College not for education, but to gain prestige.

Students undergo assessments at regular intervals during their studies at the academy. Those who pass are allowed to stay and continue their studies, while those who fail are sent home.

These girls didn't look forward to studying; instead, they wanted to go home so that when they got married, they would have a prestigious title: "I studied at Chunshan Women's Medical College."

Using such a name can increase one's value.

"When they get ruthless, they even deceive themselves."

Such short-sighted people are destined to go nowhere.

At the same time, I feel sorry for these girls. They clearly had a real opportunity to change their fate, but instead of studying hard to live a different life, they treated it as a shortcut to opportunism.

Sadly.

After glancing at the list, Chunnuan thought for a moment.

"Spread the word that the admission criteria for students of Chunshan Women's Medical College will be literacy. The first hurdle to overcome is being able to read and write."

"Yes, sir."

Zhong Xiuxiu thought that this way, girls from poor families would no longer be able to come in.

"This is all I can do to help them."

Zhong Xiuxiu didn't understand the meaning behind those words. "These people who like to take shortcuts naturally still want to send their daughters in, so they have to pay a price first. At least they have to send these children to school to learn to read, otherwise they won't have the chance to get into Chunshan Women's Medical College." Chunnuan said, "Being able to read is also a good thing for them. At least it can help them understand some things. If they can really get in, they will seize the opportunity."

"Sir, you are a man of great righteousness."

Zhong Xiuxiu was once again shocked by Chun Nuan's embrace.

She truly cared for these women at all times, protecting them from the wind and rain.

"Xiuxiu, do you believe in fate?"

Zhong Xiuxiu nodded, then shook her head.

"Tell me."

"From the time I was old enough to understand, my aunt taught me: You are a concubine's daughter, and your birth mother is a concubine who cannot protect you. You must learn to protect yourself. Speak less, do more, be careful with your words and actions, be filial to your stepmother, respect your stepson, and avoid conflicts with them. The best outcome is to gain your stepmother's approval, and then find you a good marriage so you can become a respectable wife..."

"At that time, I resigned myself to my fate and did everything according to my aunt's teachings."

"However, later, when the master founded a women's medical college and wanted to recruit female students, the father gathered the sisters in the mansion and asked who was willing to sign up. When the students saw that the sisters did not move, the father and stepmother were displeased. What they wanted was to please them. In the words of the concubine, pleasing them would help them find a good husband."

"What I didn't expect was that after entering the academy, I learned real skills. After the teacher helped me solve my elder sister's problem, my stepmother and elder sister's attitudes towards me changed drastically, and even my aunts started to value me more..."

The days that followed were like sesame flowers blooming, getting better and better with each passing year.

"Xiuxiu, have you looked in the mirror and seen your own face?"

Zhong Xiuxiu shook her head.

"Go and see, your appearance has changed drastically."

Chunnuan knew that this girl was very shy and timid back then, but now she was dignified and poised. She truly deserved to be the head of Chunshan Women's Medical College and the young mistress of the Tang family.

"All of this is thanks to you, sir."

"No, you should be most grateful to yourself."

Chun Nuan said, "Opportunities were placed in front of you, and you seized them time and time again. Unlike some girls who are short-sighted, you did not slack off. Your efforts have made you a better person, and your future will be even better."

"Thank you, sir!"

This was an affirmation of herself, and Zhong Xiuxiu was overjoyed.

When a person becomes better and better, more and more people will come to help them.

Her husband was like that, as were her stepmother and elder sister, and her husband also gave her special approval.

My husband often says that he has married a very unique wife in his life. Although he did not achieve the top score in the imperial examination, he has already hit the jackpot by marrying such a wife.

In the evenings, they would enjoy each other's company, reading books together, sharing anecdotes, and then falling asleep in each other's arms. At dawn, the couple would smile knowingly as they began a new day, feeling as if even the air itself was sweet.

Thinking of her husband, Zhong Xiuxiu once again thanked her stepmother for her kindness. After marrying into the Tang family, she did not need to pay her respects to her parents-in-law in the morning and evening like other daughters-in-law. She had her own chores to do every day and was always in a hurry. Her mother-in-law understood her and did not confine her to the backyard or make any demands on her.

She truly changed her destiny; how fortunate she was!
"Therefore, destiny is in our own hands, for you, for me, and for all of us."

Chunnuan recalled how her indomitable spirit ultimately inspired the Xiao family when they suffered misfortune, which is why she held onto this belief.