A peasant girl travels through time with a hospital, rising to become an empress.

Nie Qianqian was the last to leave the house; she was taking A-Ling to Jishetang Clinic for her consultations. If they didn't go soon, Director Zhang might really come knocking with a knife.

Since successfully delivering Madam Zhao's baby, Dr. Qian's reputation has gradually grown, attracting many people who come seeking his services. However, most of them are there for prenatal care and childbirth assistance.

After returning to the provincial capital, Huang Po fulfilled her promise and recommended Dr. Qian to join the Xuanhu Medical Association, suggesting that he be rated as a two-star physician.

The evaluation process of the Xuanhu Medical Association is rigorous, and there will be a dedicated person responsible for investigation and verification. The evaluation results have not yet been released, but Huang Po, as a master of obstetrics, highly praises Dr. Qian, and some people in the provincial capital have also heard of Dr. Qian's name.

Nie Qianqian took A Ling to Jishetang to see several pregnant women. A Ling felt that she had never seen so many pregnant women with big bellies in her life.

Nie Qianqian also performed cesarean sections on two pregnant women, keeping her extremely busy and unable to even eat dinner on time.

Nie Qianqian was already used to this high-intensity work pace.

In her previous life, when she was in the hospital, her constitution was different from that of ordinary people. She was often busy from morning to night and didn't even have time to eat. Her colleagues called her "the workaholic".

Every time she wanted to rest, she would see patients waiting at the door, anxious because they couldn't get an appointment. Many of them had come from other places, traveling thousands of miles to the capital just to get an appointment with her.

Seeing the patients' pleading eyes, she couldn't help but return to the clinic and use her rest time to see them.

In the evening, after seeing off the last patient, Nie Qianqian was about to leave when Director Zhang called her back.

"The lady in the provincial capital's condition seems to be worsening. News has come from the Jishetang pharmacy in the provincial capital that the family is inviting renowned doctors to treat her, sparing no expense in terms of money and treasures. Would you like to give it a try?"

Upon hearing this news, Nie Qianqian's heart skipped a beat for no apparent reason.

"You seem to have some connection with that lady. Including me, three people have already asked you to come and treat her."

Nie Qianqian nodded, she did indeed have that feeling in her heart, and she strongly believed that she must go and treat this lady's illness.

"The New Year is just a few days away. After the New Year, I will set off for the provincial capital to treat her."

Director Zhang said, "Then I will also send a message back to Jishetang in the provincial capital. It just so happens that when you go there this time, you can also get certified as a two-star doctor by the Xuanhu Medical Association."

After the two reached an agreement, Nie Qianqian took A-Ling back to Qiyue Tower. She thought everyone would be resting by now, but to her surprise, apart from the children, everyone else was still awake, and the main hall was brightly lit.

Liu Yan and Liu Xiong were discussing the dishes and services of the restaurants they had eaten at during the day; Tan'er had bought several different styles of glass cups and was carefully observing and recording them one by one; Da Ma and Xiao Ma were organizing the meat and vegetable price information they had collected that day; even Grandma Ma, who was quite old, was listening to Liu Xiong talk about how attentive the hospitality was at each restaurant.

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Have we been feeding everyone too much chicken soup for the soul...?

As soon as everyone saw Nie Qianqian, they immediately gathered around her, eager to share what they had seen and heard that day.

When Gu Xiao and Jiang Wenxuan came down from the third floor, they saw the bustling scene in the lobby.

Jiang Wenxuan's face scrunched up like a bun. Why bother? Why bother? He was studying so hard because he was about to take an exam, but why were these people also staying up late and working so hard?

Jiang Wenxuan just wanted to get home quickly and didn't want to stay up with these "night owls" studying. He said goodbye to Gu Xiao and Nie Qianqian, picked up a stack of study materials Gu Xiao had given him, and prepared to leave.

However, before he had gone halfway, he was drawn to Liu Xiong's words as he passed by.

Liu Xiong said, "...So I think Juxiangge's Dongpo pork is still the best. It's the most authentic one in Fulin County, and it's been open for a long time, so the locals are used to it. I think our Qiyuelou should stop making Dongpo pork."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Wenxuan quickly shook his head, took a few steps back to Liu Xiong's side, and said with a shake of his head, "Uncle Xiong, you're not right. Juxiang Pavilion's Dongpo pork isn't the best. Have you ever eaten at a small shop in Yincui Alley? Although that shop is small, its Dongpo pork is absolutely superb. It's crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, fatty but not greasy. One bite leaves a lingering fragrance on your lips and teeth, making you want to keep eating it forever."

Liu Xiong asked doubtfully, "Is it really as delicious as you say?"

Jiang Wenxuan patted his chest and said confidently, "Absolutely true! How about this, I'll take you there tomorrow. The owner is an excellent cook with many signature dishes, but he has a rather eccentric personality and is also a cripple. He was bullied while working at a restaurant before, so he went home and opened his own shop. Aunt Liu, Uncle Xiong, if we could invite him to our Qiyue Restaurant, it would be a great help. I also have another idea..."

Once Jiang Wenxuan started talking, he immediately perked up, shaking off his previous listlessness from studying. Just as he was speaking enthusiastically, he suddenly heard Gu Xiao's icy voice from behind him, "Jiang Wenxuan, do you even remember that the county exam is after the New Year?"

Upon hearing Gu Xiao's voice, Jiang Wenxuan shuddered, turned around awkwardly, and smiled, "I know, I know."

Gu Xiao continued, "You still want to fail the county exam four times?"

Nie Qianqian blinked, her eyes filled with sympathy as she looked at Jiang Wenxuan.

Four attempts at the county-level examination? I'm truly impressed...

Gu Xiao added, "It's fine if you fail the exam, but don't embarrass me."

If Gu Xiao had tutored Jiang Wenxuan for more than a month and he still couldn't pass even a small county-level exam, he would really want to pry open Jiang's head to see what was inside.

Jiang Wenxuan dared not be presumptuous any longer and hurriedly said, "No, no, we absolutely cannot ruin Brother Gu's reputation."

He shrugged helplessly at Liu Xiong and Liu Yan and said, "I can't take you there, that guy's gotten angry. I'll have a servant take you tomorrow." With that, he prepared to slip away.

He took a few steps and then turned back. Under Gu Xiao's murderous gaze, he forced himself to say to Nie Qianqian, "Sister-in-law Qianqian, my father asked me to invite you to look at the shop tomorrow and have a casual dinner at my house tonight."

Nie Qianqian was somewhat surprised: "You found a shop so quickly?"

Jiang Wenxuan winked smugly, patted his chest, and said, "With me, Young Master Jiang, in charge, it's naturally a piece of cake. Sister-in-law Qianqian was found exactly according to your requirements, I guarantee you'll be satisfied."

Gu Xiao's voice came again, interrupting Jiang Wenxuan:

"If you had put in even half the effort you put into your studies, you wouldn't have failed to even become a student of the lowest level."

Jiang Wenxuan thought to himself: You don't seem to be a student of the first level of the imperial examinations either.

But even if he had ten times the courage, he wouldn't dare say it. If Gu Xiao really abandoned him, he might not pass the county examination even if he took it ten times.

He chuckled and said, "I'm leaving, I'm really leaving this time."