It's hard for my elder sister. I rely on the mountains to farm and pay off my debts.

Song Zhi handed the basket to Wang and said, "Tomorrow we're putting up the beams of our new house. I'd like to invite you, Grandma Wang, to come over and join us for some fun."

Wang originally wanted her granddaughter to be on good terms with Song Zhi, so when she heard Song Zhi's invitation, she accepted without thinking.

The last time there was a meeting in the village, her husband came back from Doctor Zheng’s house and told her about the girl Azhi.

Whether it is to find a way to keep the craftsman and teach the villagers how to make kangs, or to teach the village the method of making cement.

All these things, one by one, are enough to prove the kindness and righteousness of this child.

The reason why Wang couldn't eat these days was that she kept nagging the old man to quickly accept Azhi as his disciple, but the old man just didn't say a word.

Wang couldn't understand her husband. Why would he hesitate about such a good child?

This child's character is impeccable, and his qualifications are beyond reproach. He is willing to work hard and is very smart.

It was a good seedling that was hard to find even with a lantern. She really didn't understand what her husband was hesitating about.

Oh, I can’t think about it, I can’t think about it, I’ll get angry if I think about it.

She hurriedly pulled her granddaughter to the main hall, leaving the two people in the yard to continue identifying the herbs, their pharmacology and usage.

Doctor Zheng carefully examined the herbal knowledge Song Zhi had learned yesterday and confirmed that there were no mistakes or omissions. Then he patiently taught her some new herbal knowledge.

After Song Zhi wrote down everything, he said to her, "Over the past half month, you have learned most of the commonly used medicinal herbs, and you can basically identify the herbs in the nearby mountains."

Doctor Zheng paused briefly, as if weighing his words, and then continued, "Today I want to discuss your future plans. Do you simply want to identify some herbs? Or do you have other plans?"

Dr. Zheng asked very obscurely and did not even suggest that she continue studying medicine.

But Song Zhi heard a hint of hope in Doctor Zheng's words.

In this era, medical conditions are very scarce and people often have to endure illness.

Even a common cold can easily take someone's life.

Song Zhi knew very well that in such an environment, having an extra skill, especially a life-saving skill like medicine, would undoubtedly bring more security to herself and those around her.

Therefore, when Dr. Zheng raised that question, Song Zhi already had an idea in her mind.

Without hesitation, she knelt down in front of Doctor Zheng and said, "Grandpa Zheng, I want to continue learning medicine from you. Can you accept me as your apprentice?"

If we say that Doctor Zheng proposed to teach Song Zhi to identify herbs at the beginning, it was mainly because of his granddaughter's consideration.

But after spending such a long time with Song Zhi, Dr. Zheng wanted to accept this serious and intelligent child from the bottom of his heart.

As his wife suggested, he wanted to take Song Zhi as his apprentice, but he was worried that Song Zhi was not interested in it.

That's why I asked the probing question just now.

Doctor Zheng was very happy at this moment. He quickly reached out to help Song Zhi up, his eyes full of relief, "Child, get up quickly."

He continued earnestly, "The road to medical study is long and arduous, requiring perseverance and a spirit of continuous exploration."

"I need you to remember that learning medicine is not just a means of making a living, and it shouldn't be used as a tool to make money."

"You already have a kind and righteous heart. I believe that if you encounter someone weaker or more helpless than you in the future, you will be able to do your bit to help them."

Song Zhi nodded heavily and promised solemnly: "Grandpa Zheng, don't worry, I will definitely remember your instructions, study hard, and live up to your teachings!"

Doctor Zheng stroked his sparse beard with satisfaction and said cheerfully, "Well, when you go back, discuss your wish to become my disciple with your family and choose a good day to come back."

This meant that he agreed to take her as his apprentice, and Song Zhi happily agreed.

Wang, who was watching the whole process in the house, was also very happy at this moment, and the corners of her mouth could not help but rise.

After much hesitation, the old man finally did something that made her happy.

She patted her granddaughter's arm and warned, "From now on, Azhi will be your grandfather's disciple. A disciple is like a son. You two must get along well with each other. Even if we are gone in the future, Azhi will not watch you being bullied!"

Zheng Hui, why do I feel so inferior to others in terms of generation?

But she was also very happy, happy that she could get closer to her favorite friend.

After a frank exchange with Doctor Zheng, Song Zhi spent another hour learning to read with Zheng Hui. Before leaving, Zheng Hui took out a copied copy of "Thousand Character Classic" from the bookshelf and handed it to Song Zhi.

"I copied this for you. You've learned all the characters on it in the past few days. If there are any characters you don't remember, you can take it back and compare them."

Song Zhi took it with a sweet smile, "Thank you, Sister Zheng. I was just thinking of copying out a copy of the Thousand Character Classic to read on weekdays. Now I have it!"

Seeing that she liked it, Zheng Hui smiled and said, "As long as it's useful!"

Song Zhi nodded repeatedly, "It's useful, it's useful, it's very useful to me!"

The two exchanged a few more pleasantries, and before leaving, Song Zhi reminded her to come to her house for a banquet tomorrow, and then she hurried home.

When they returned home, Mrs. Wu was leading a few children to clean vegetables in the yard.

Song Zhi hurriedly put the book back into the house and walked over to help grandma.

Song Zhi took a handful of leeks and said to Wu, "Grandma, Doctor Zheng wants to take me in as his disciple!"

Upon hearing this, Wu excitedly dropped the dish in her hand and grabbed her granddaughter's hand. "Really? Doctor Zheng really wants to take you in as his disciple?"

Song Zhi nodded with a smile on her face, "Doctor Zheng asked me to come back and tell you guys to pick a good day and go back."

After getting a positive response from his granddaughter, he confirmed that he was not hallucinating.

Mrs. Wu paced back and forth excitedly for a few steps, clapped her hands and said, "This should be done as soon as possible. I have something to do at home tomorrow, so let's do it the day after tomorrow. The day after tomorrow, I will take you to find Doctor Zheng to become his disciple."

Song Zhi had never thought her grandma was so anxious. She couldn't help but remind her, "Grandma, isn't this too hasty? We haven't prepared the apprenticeship ceremony yet!"

Mrs. Wu slapped her head and said, "Look at me, I was so happy that I forgot about this!"

In the past, Mrs. Wu might have been unable to sleep at night because of the apprenticeship gift, but now, thanks to her granddaughter's ability to make money, she really doesn't have to worry about the apprenticeship gift.

She thought for a moment and said, "That's easy. I'll take you to the county town early the next morning to buy it!"

"Then what should we buy as a gift to become your disciple?" Song Zhi asked curiously.

This is also what Wu asked. If someone in the village wants to become an apprentice, he must either pay a fee and offer corn and meat as a token of respect.

When it comes to my granddaughter, I can't be careless.

She thought for a moment and said, "There's no rush. Let's discuss the rules and regulations during dinner tonight. Becoming a disciple shouldn't be taken lightly."