Honey, you didn't really drugged me, did you?

After a session of exercise, he was covered in sweat by the time Su Yunjin had finished cooking.

Chen Jie had also completed his morning training, and Su Yunjin brought him a basin of warm water, gently handing him a towel.

"You've worked hard,"

Chen Jie said with a smile to Su Yunjin, who sweetly smiled back.

Chen Jie was captivated by her smile, but then he noticed her face was red...

"Why is your face red? You're not sick, are you?"

Chen Jie asked with concern, and quite naturally touched Su Yunjin's forehead with the back of his hand. That large hand, which had just been exercising, still radiated the warmth of the man's hormones.

This made Su Yunjin flush with heat again, as if fleeing, she entered the house.

"I'll... I'll go wake up Ruirui!"

And then she was gone in a flash.

"Why is she acting so strange today?"

Chen Jie muttered to himself, as he began to wipe down his body. His eighteen-year-old frame was still a bit thin, but because of his leanness, he did not have the beer belly or excess waist fat that he had in his previous life, which he considered a plus.

"I'm still too thin, though. I need to eat more meat, take in more protein, and try to build some muscle."

Thinking this, Chen Jie wiped off his sweat, put away the towel, and got dressed.

On the other side, Su Yunjin had woken up Little Douding, who rubbed her sleepy eyes and saw that Chen Jie was already washed up and said, "Brother-in-law, you're up early today. Are we going to the mountain?"

Hearing this, Su Yunjin also looked worriedly at Chen Jie.

The back mountain was not a safe place at all. Usually, no one dared to go up there easily because there were wolves on the mountain, and even rumors of tigers.

People often got eaten by wild animals when they went up there, and it was only the very desperate who braved the mountain.

Chen Jie said, "I won't go today."

"That's good."

Su Yunjin sighed with relief, while Little Douding was somewhat disappointed. After all, in her simple mind, to enter the mountain was to find a treasure trove, where she could pick up rabbits and all sorts of tasty things.

Chen Jie decided not to go because the intelligence indicated that Doctor Bai would come today to recruit him as an apprentice, and all the trouble he went through yesterday was for this very moment.

At such a critical time, he could not afford any distractions, so he decided to wait patiently.

Having eaten breakfast, Chen Jie once again practiced the Yang Chun Skill. The Yang Chun Skill was truly impressive; with each circulation, Chen Jie felt new insights, and sometimes an inconspicuous detail could greatly benefit a certain organ of the body.

After a round of the Yang Chun Skill, Chen Jie got up feeling refreshed, when suddenly there was a knock at the door from outside.

Chen Jie was startled, as were the neighbors.

When everyone saw who was knocking on the Chen family's door, they were all stunned. Why was it her!

The daughter of Doctor Bai, the wife of Fishery Manager Wu Zhong, and unquestionably the most distinguished woman in Xiantao Town!

Of course, the last sentence was said in jest, but it wasn't just a joke. In truth, it wasn't wrong.

The two most powerful people in Xiantao Town were Wu Zhong, representing the Fishing Guild, and Yu Biao from Yu's Treasure House, representing Guild Cao.

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Therefore, the most respected women were their wives.

But don't forget, Wu Zhong also married into his wife's family. His rise was attributed to his father-in-law Bai Wenjing's connections within the Fishing Guild, which is why the Bai Family's status in the Wu Family was very high.

Wu Zhong was also very thankful to his original wife and father-in-law and showed considerable respect.

However, it was not the same with Yu Biao. Yu Biao came from the county's Guild Cao and had established his fortune on his own. Therefore, he was very indifferent towards his wife, even taking three concubines.

Thus, Yu Biao's wife could not even be compared with the Bai Family.

At this point, the Bai Family actually knocked on Chen Jiusi's door, stirring up gossip among the onlooking commoners.

Creak~

The door opened, and Chen Jie peered out to see Aunt Bai. He understood immediately that his opportunity had arrived, but his expression first froze, then a look of joy spread across his face as he said, "Aunt Bai, what brings you here? Yunjin, boil water, brew some good tea..."

Aunt Bai was very pleased with Chen Jie's attitude and chuckled, "Hehehe, Jiu Si, no need to fuss. I've brought you a fish and then I'm off."

Chen Jie: "Ah, Auntie, how can I accept such a generous fish without reason!"

Aunt Bai frowned and said, "What do you mean 'without reason'? If it wasn't for you, my old man would have been in danger yesterday. Besides, it's not anything valuable. Your uncle has no other skills, but getting a fish is hardly a big deal for him."

Chen Jie wanted to say more, but Aunt Bai said, "Are you going to let your aunt stand here holding this?"

Chen Jiusi had no choice but to reach out and take the large carp from Aunt Bai's hands. It was indeed heavy, weighing about seven or eight pounds.

Chen Jie welcomed Aunt Bai into the house, where Su Yunjin and Little Douding came out to greet her at the door. Little Douding instantly spotted the big fish.

Drooling uncontrollably, her eyes were fixed on it.

Seeing this, Su Yunjin patted Little Douding, thinking to herself that he should avoid becoming the butt of jokes. However, Little Douding didn't care as the scene of the giant carp going into the pot had already played out in his mind.

"Ah, you must be Yunjin. As expected, you've grown quite beautiful."

"Auntie."

Su Yunjin immediately apologised with a smile, then pulled on Little Douding. Although Little Douding was greedy, he was not foolish. Realising Su Yunjin's cue, he crisply called out, "Aunt Bai!"

"Oh, what a cute little fellow."

Aunt Bai affectionately pinched Little Douding's cheek and proceeded inside. The water wasn't boiled yet, and the only thing left in the house to drink from was a rice bowl, devoid of even a single teacup.

It was all a bit embarrassing.

Seeing the house's simplicity, Aunt Bai said nothing, but gave Su Yunjin a look, as if impressed that the young lady from a scholarly family could endure such tough times.

After a few pleasantries, Aunt Bai stated her purpose.

"Jiu Si, my old man is getting on in years, and he was injured yesterday. Therefore, our medical clinic is in need of an apprentice to help out. Are you interested?"

When Aunt Bai finished speaking, except for Little Douding who had no reaction, the eyes of both Su Yunjin and Chen Jie lit up.

In ancient society, there was a well-known saying: If one could not become a high official, then one could aspire to be a famous doctor.

The social status of a doctor has always been high since ancient times. And Chen Jie, who was a gambling addict just two days ago, even if he learned well, had no farmland left. If he continued on this track, the best he could hope for was to be an idle countryman.

But being an apprentice to Doctor Bai was different. After a few years, Chen Jie might be able to practice medicine and cure diseases. Wouldn't life completely improve by then?

This was an enormous opportunity! She never expected that today it would land right on her husband's head. It was truly as if his mother in heaven was watching over their family.

Su Yunjin was already ecstatic. Although Chen Jie had known from intelligence that he would be taken as an apprentice, at this moment, he was also very excited, because the first step of his life plan had succeeded!

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