Married to Officer, Pregnant Specialist becomes the Winner!-Chapter 240 - 239: Little Tian, Are You Willing to Take Sister Gu as Your Master?
"I’ve asked, Little Tian plans to pursue a career in medicine. In that case, having Little Tian apprentice under Doctor Gu is the best choice."
They were well aware of Gu Jia Ning’s capabilities.
Being able to give lectures, cure tuberculosis, appear in national newspapers, and be recognized and rewarded by the authorities indicates formidable ability and promising prospects.
As Little Tian’s mentor, she is more than qualified.
It’s just that...
"It’s just whether Doctor Gu is willing and if she has the intention to take on a pupil."
Whether to accept a disciple is not something that can be forced; it depends on fate.
"Aren’t we hosting a dinner for Doctor Gu and her husband tomorrow? We can ask then," Qin Zhihong suggested.
"Yes, we can ask."
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A good night’s sleep passed, and it was the next day.
This day, Sheng Zexi didn’t have to train, which was rare.
The weather was nice today. Although it snowed, it wasn’t heavy, and the temperature wasn’t too low.
Even so, Gu Jia Ning hadn’t planned to bring out the two kids.
After all, they were quite young. If they went outside and got cold, that wouldn’t be good if they got sick.
As a result, Xingxing and Yueyue were left with Grandma Sang, while Gu Jia Ning and Sheng Zexi headed to the state-owned restaurant together.
When the two arrived at the state-owned restaurant, Qin Zhihong and his wife had already brought Qin Tian and Qin Qing and were waiting.
"Sister Gu..." Qin Tian, sharp-eyed, spotted Gu Jia Ning approaching and quickly raised his hand to greet her.
"Vice Commander Sheng, Doctor Gu." Qin Zhihong and Du Lan greeted Gu Jia Ning and her husband, then invited them to sit down.
Actually, they had met before in Beijing.
So neither side was a stranger.
Chatting was not awkward at all.
The reason Qin Zhihong and his wife invited them today was partly to formally thank Gu Jia Ning for the help she had initially extended to Qin Tian and the others and partly to say goodbye.
After all, they were moving to Beijing.
"Mr. Qin, you’ve already thanked me before, and there’s no need to say it again now. It was only fate that brought me and Little Tian together."
"Besides, we can be considered friends now, right? Helping each other is what friends do," said Gu Jia Ning.
Gu Jia Ning had a good impression of Qin Zhihong and his wife.
This was indeed a friendship worth having.
Having another friend means having another path.
Moreover, the future prospects for Qin Zhihong and Du Lan wouldn’t be poor.
Hearing the word "friends" from Gu Jia Ning, Qin Zhihong, and Du Lan’s eyes lit up, "Yes, we are friends."
Qin Zhihong and Du Lan knew that the couple didn’t take their previous help to heart, and even though they didn’t mention it again, they kept it in their memories. While those who help may forget, those helped cannot.
Soon, Du Lan mentioned that they would be moving to Beijing soon.
"Beijing is quite nice. Qin Tian and Qin Qing can receive a better education there."
"And you won’t have to be separated anymore."
"Yes, I can no longer bear being apart from my children," Du Lan sighed.
During the nine years of separation, Du Lan wondered how she had endured it with courage.
But if it happened again, she couldn’t bear it.
So, she never wanted to be apart from her children again.
Very soon, the dishes were served.
As both sides ate and chatted, the atmosphere was very pleasant.
During this time, Qin Tian and Qin Qing also asked about Xingxing and Yueyue. They had initially hoped to see them today.
However, after hearing Gu Jia Ning say she was worried about them catching cold going out, they realized it made sense.
Last winter at this time was very cold, something Qin Tian and Qin Qing knew well.
Fortunately, this winter was not as cold.
After finishing the meal and chatting, more than an hour had passed.
As it was about time to say goodbye, Du Lan remembered the matter she thought of last night.
Hesitating a bit, she still said, "Doctor Gu, there’s something I’d like to ask you about, if I may."
Gu Jia Ning: "What is it?"
"I wanted to see if Doctor Gu might be considering taking on a disciple?"
Hearing this, Gu Jia Ning paused, then noticed Du Lan’s gentle gaze fall upon Qin Tian beside her.
She understood!
Very soon, Du Lan said, "If Doctor Gu is considering taking on a disciple, could you consider Little Tian?"
"Mom..." Qin Tian looked at his mother, surprised. He hadn’t expected her to ask Sister Gu to consider taking him as a disciple.
Had Qin Tian thought about becoming Gu Jia Ning’s disciple?
Truthfully, he hadn’t considered it.
It wasn’t that he didn’t want to, but he thought it was a fantasy.
He felt he wasn’t good enough or worthy to be Sister Gu’s disciple.
However, even if he couldn’t be a disciple, following Gu Jie to learn medicine would be great.
This thought had always been hidden deep in his heart.
He hadn’t imagined his mother, having been with him for such a short time since his return, had noticed his thoughts.
Now, she was actually asking Sister Gu to consider him.
Qin Tian couldn’t quite describe his feelings.
He thought, maybe this is just how moms are.
Moms are always thinking of their children.
Du Lan pulled Qin Tian, whose eyes were slightly red, closer.
Then she looked towards Gu Jia Ning, waiting for her answer.
"Doctor Gu, there’s no need to feel pressured. It’s just a suggestion. If Doctor Gu doesn’t plan to take on a pupil, that’s... "
"That’s okay."
Du Lan didn’t want to trouble Gu Jia Ning.
Gu Jia Ning was a benefactor to their family.
To trouble a benefactor would be to repay kindness with ingratitude.
So, Du Lan was merely suggesting, without any pressure.
It was just a mother’s love, wanting to fulfill her son’s deep desire.
Just when she thought she was too presumptuous and was about to let it go, she unexpectedly heard Gu Jia Ning agree.
Du Lan looked at Gu Jia Ning in amazement, as did Qin Tian.
Gu Jia Ning smiled, patted Qin Tian’s head, and said, "Actually, I had already considered taking Qin Tian as a disciple."
"I’ve observed that Qin Tian is a child with a real talent for medicine and is very smart."
"Medicine requires inheritance, so I want to pass my skills down."
"Since Qin Tian has such talent, and we get along well, we shouldn’t miss this opportunity."
"So then..."
Gu Jia Ning looked at Qin Tian, gazing at him solemnly, and asked, "Little Tian, do you want to accept Sister Gu as your mentor, become her disciple, and learn medicine with me?"
Qin Tian’s eyes instantly reddened; tears almost escaped.
He nodded quickly, as if afraid of missing it if he was too slow, and said, "I do, I do, I’m willing."
"Great. That’s settled. In the next few days, we’ll hold a simple tea ceremony to formally acknowledge me as your teacher, then we’ll officially be mentor and disciple."
"Okay."
