The little dumpling is five and a half years old, which made his father so angry that his head split

The teenagers were quite excited as it was their first time traveling together.

They chatted for a long time.

The nagging really annoyed Old Master Shen, so he assigned Shen Yi a lot of homework.

He was tasked with memorizing the entire book "Diannan Materia Medica" (written by Lan Mao of the Ming Dynasty) within two days on the train.

Shen Yi obediently accepted the order.

Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes extensive learning, requiring the memorization of numerous medicinal herbs and prescriptions before prescribing medication based on the patient's symptoms.

It takes at least ten or twenty years for someone to go from being an apprentice to being able to treat patients independently.

The idea of ​​a young, gifted doctor probably only exists in movies and TV shows.

Shen Yi had a task, and Li Tian and her brother also took out the books they had brought.

They only brought two books.

One book is about the geography and landscape of Yunnan and Guizhou, and the other is about the ethnic minorities of Yunnan and Guizhou.

Many educated youth were sent to the countryside in these areas back then, and many related books have been published in recent years.

They're all quite realistic and worth watching.

These two books can be considered as a starting point for this trip.

Li Tian was really looking forward to this trip.

This is considered in-depth travel, not just a quick visit to tourist attractions to check off your list.

A trip involving taking photos and checking off landmarks isn't very meaningful; it might be more memorable than eating some local delicacies.

In the 1980s, people weren't yet obsessed with making money.

This trip up the mountain should allow us to see a lot of pristine scenery and diverse flora and fauna.

Grandpa told them to come back and each write an investigation report.

We can't go there with an empty mind and come back empty-handed.

Going out to endure hardship and toil is not for the sake of reminiscing about past suffering, but to make what we do more meaningful.

Li Tian had a preliminary plan: to write about how to protect the botanical and animal resources that nature has bestowed upon humankind, instead of waiting until things had deteriorated to a certain extent before reflecting on them, as was the case in her previous life.

The idea is good, but it would be quite difficult to actually implement it.

She believes that plant and animal experts must have made these suggestions.

However, things that haven't happened yet seem insignificant compared to the basic needs and prosperity of ordinary people.

The suggestion is valuable, but it should be put on hold.

You don't know the cost of firewood and rice until you're in charge of the household. Building a protected area requires an enormous investment of manpower and resources.

While ordinary people might not understand these things, Li Tian gained firsthand experience after spending a long time with Li Shengli.

The people are suffering, and so is the nation.

Encountering all sorts of demons and monsters only makes things more difficult.

But even the most difficult things need to be done by someone.

For things to get better and better, someone has to do it.

She wants to use photos and words to record natural resources and ancient artifacts passed down for thousands of years, so that more professional people can find a sustainable path to prosperity for the local people.

Instead of over-exploiting the treasures of plants and animals and destroying them to make quick money.

We must not sell precious cultural relics that carry the heritage of civilization abroad.

As she read the book, Li Tian had many ideas and her thoughts were very lively.

They didn't bring any food, so they ate at the dining car.

When Liu Wei wasn't sleeping, he would sit outside their private room, serving as a lookout and guard, as well as to familiarize himself with the surrounding passengers and environment.

Soft sleeper tickets are hard to buy, and there are few people in the carriages.

The journey was relatively peaceful.

They didn't get off in a big city, but instead stopped at a small station in Honghe that could only be reached by a green-skinned train.

The station is very small.

The ticket office, entrance, and exit are just a row of a few single-story houses.

It was already late afternoon when they arrived.

The first thing to solve right now is accommodation.

Although Liu Wei was one of the youngest members of the team, he was just someone who did the work and followed orders.

The arrangements are all up to Mr. Shen.

"I remember there's a guesthouse in this town, let's go check it out."

After Old Shen spoke, no one else spoke.

After being swayed in the car for two days and two nights, although it wasn't quite as bad as falling apart, my legs felt incredibly weak and limp when I walked, like I was walking on cotton with no support.

Shen Yi is a filial son.

I can only imagine how exhausted my grandfather must have been, even though I'm already in this state myself.

Liu Wei's luggage was the heaviest, but he still insisted on taking Mr. Shen's backpack.

Li Muchen also consciously supported Old Shen on the other side.

Li Tian was the most relaxed of them all.

They asked around and walked for more than ten minutes before finding the guesthouse.

"Hello, are there any rooms available?"

The staff at the state-run guesthouse were lazily yawning in their rocking chairs.

He didn't open his eyes even when he heard someone speaking.

Whether or not someone stays at the hotel doesn't affect him; if no one comes, he can do less work.

"Did you bring a letter of introduction and government food coupons?"

Liu Wei, who was in charge of keeping these items and money, quickly put down his luggage and took them out of his bag.

"I brought it."

The waiter then stood up, checked their identification, and glanced at them a few more times.

"How many rooms do you need? I'm the only one at the guesthouse, so you'll have to take care of cleaning, boiling water, and cooking your own meals."

What kind of ridiculous rule is this?

Liu Wei wanted to glare.

Old Master Shen saw this and stopped him.

They just want to stay comfortably; there's no need for conflict.

He quietly slipped two yuan to the waiter.

"We need one double room and one triple room. Find us a clean one with a window for ventilation."

Money makes the world go round.

After receiving the money, the waiter immediately put on a smile.

In their small town, few people come here on business trips; at most, it's just leaders from higher up who occasionally come down to conduct research.

The place where the leaders stayed was quite clean.

I said that because they are all from out of town, not local leaders.

"We have rooms available, but since you arrived so suddenly, the bedding might be a bit damp. How many days are you staying? If you're staying longer, we can air it out for you tomorrow."

"We'll be staying two nights, so we'll need your help arranging meals. The cost of the meals is negotiable."

The waiter smiled and agreed.

I know this old man is generous and easy to talk to.

His home is in town, so preparing a few dishes from his own food is no big deal.

"Let me show you to your rooms first. Keep an eye on your belongings yourselves. I won't be responsible if anything gets lost."

Given this person's attitude, no one expected him to be capable of anything.

The Shen family grandfather and grandson lived in one room.

Liu Wei shared a room with Li Tian and her brother.

Logically speaking, Li Tian, ​​being a young girl, should have her own room. It's not that she's short of money, but rather that it would be more convenient for her to take care of others.

If a bad guy really breaks in, even if you live next door, you might not be able to tell.

Safety first when you're out and about.

The room smelled a bit musty, but the sheets and blankets were fairly clean.

They put down their luggage and opened the windows to ventilate the room.

Winters in the southwestern border region are damp and cold.

The sun had set, and the wind was chilly. Although it wasn't like the howling, raging winds of the north, the wind was mixed with moisture, making it uncomfortable to be blown by.

Li Tian stood by the window for a while, not wanting to walk now, planning to go out for a walk tomorrow.

Liu Wei took the thermos and went out.

The waiter must have hot water, and even if he doesn't have that much, he can still boil some.

I've been away from home for two days, so a good foot soak is definitely necessary.

Liu Wei returned shortly after leaving.

Although the waiter's attitude wasn't great, he still did his job after taking the money.