Phoenix Dance: The Eldest Daughter's Physician Consort Shocks the World

Under Xiao Yichen and Su Yao's leadership, the village prospered. Their commercial success made the villagers increasingly wealthy, and they cherished this hard-won peace and prosperity even more. However, Xiao Yichen and Su Yao were not satisfied with this. They knew that if the village was to prosper in the long term, passing on skills and cultivating talent were of paramount importance.

One day, Xiao Yichen and Su Yao were strolling in the tea garden. Looking at the lush tea trees covering the mountains and fields, Xiao Yichen said thoughtfully, "Yao'er, although the tea business is good now, we can't rely on this single industry alone. Moreover, if the skills of planting and making tea are not passed down, the village's livelihood may be affected if something unexpected happens."

Su Yao nodded in agreement: "Yichen, you're right. I teach the girls medicine in the clinic because I hope to pass on this skill of healing and saving lives. Besides medicine and tea cultivation and processing, our village also has many traditional handicrafts, such as woodworking, bamboo weaving, and embroidery. These skills embody the wisdom of our ancestors, and we must not let them be lost."

"But how can we get young people to be willing to learn these skills? Most children nowadays are interested in new things outside and find these traditional skills boring and tedious," Xiao Yichen said with a frown and some concern.

Su Yao smiled and replied, "We can find ways to make these skills more interesting and attractive. For example, we can hold some skill competitions and set up awards to stimulate children's competitiveness; or let them see the value created by these skills, not only material, but also the significance of cultural inheritance."

Xiao Yichen's eyes lit up: "That's a great idea! We can also invite some highly skilled master craftsmen to give lessons, so that the children can experience the charm of traditional crafts up close."

Without further ado, Xiao Yichen and Su Yao immediately began preparations. They posted notices throughout the village announcing the holding of various skills competitions and invited several highly respected master craftsmen to serve as judges and mentors.

At first, the children weren't very enthusiastic, but when they saw the prizes—beautiful books, stationery, and some small silver ornaments—they were immediately captivated. Moreover, as the master craftsmen began to demonstrate their exquisite skills, the children gradually became engrossed.

At the woodworking competition, a master craftsman used an ordinary piece of wood and, through carving and polishing, quickly created a lifelike animal figurine. Children gathered around, their eyes wide, exclaiming in amazement.

"Wow, grandpa, you're amazing! This little rabbit looks so real!" a little boy exclaimed.

The master craftsman smiled and patted the little boy's head: "Son, as long as you study hard, you will be able to make such beautiful things in the future."

Inside the clinic, Su Yao's students were also holding a medical knowledge competition. They skillfully answered various questions about herbs, symptoms, and treatments, showcasing their learning achievements over the past period.

"Besides clearing heat and detoxifying, honeysuckle can also dispel wind-heat, right, Sister Su?" A girl looked at Su Yao nervously, waiting for her judgment.

Su Yao smiled and nodded: "You got it right, you studied very hard."

After several rounds of intense competition, the winners of each event were finally selected. Xiao Yichen and Su Yao personally presented them with prizes and encouraged all the children to continue their efforts in learning traditional skills.

"Children, these skills are the treasures of our village, a precious legacy left to us by our ancestors. I hope you can pass them down and ensure that our village forever retains its unique charm," Xiao Yichen said earnestly.

Since then, the atmosphere of learning traditional crafts has become very strong in the village. Children have been apprenticing themselves to master craftsmen, diligently learning skills such as carpentry, bamboo weaving, embroidery, and medicine. Xiao Yichen and Su Yao also frequently visit the various learning sites to see everyone, providing guidance and support.

One day, a young carpentry apprentice came excitedly to Xiao Yichen and Su Yao with his first creation—an exquisite wooden box: "Brother Xiao, Sister Su, look, this is what I made. Although it's not perfect yet, I will continue to work hard!"

Xiao Yichen took the wooden box, examined it carefully, and a gratified smile appeared on his face: "Well done, child. As long as you have this passion and perseverance, you will definitely become an excellent carpenter in the future."

Su Yao smiled and said, "Yes, we are very pleased to see you all studying so hard. We believe that with your dedication, the village will have an even brighter future."

On the path of passing on their skills, Xiao Yichen and Su Yao have always remained true to their original aspirations. They have nurtured the flowers of hope on this land with love and patience, allowing traditional skills to bloom with even more splendid brilliance in the hands of the new generation. This has also deepened the cultural heritage of the village, making it a place full of vitality. Their story, along with the inheritance of their skills, has been passed down in the village, inspiring more people to protect their homes and inherit their culture, until the long years have passed and their hearts remain steadfast.