Free Web NovelChapter 236: Chapter 236: Didn’t Go With Them
Of course Lu Cheng remembered. He had already carved Shen Nian’s words into his heart, vowing never to forget.
’He belongs to Shen Nian, and to Shen Nian alone! And Shen Nian belongs to me, and to me alone!’
In this world, only the two of them were a true match for each other.
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Shen Nian and Lu Cheng quickly reached the county town and had the prescription she wrote filled at a traditional pharmacy.
She also managed to buy the medicinal seeds she needed. Since they were common varieties, the prices were quite cheap.
However, once these seeds sprouted and took root inside Shen Nian’s space, the herbs that grew from them would be anything but ordinary.
Lu Cheng, already aware of Shen Nian’s space, was naturally not surprised that she was buying these seeds.
But thinking about how extraordinary her space was, and remembering how she had personally treated the illnesses at the Miao family’s home, Lu Cheng grew more cautious.
"Xiao Nian, you shouldn’t show the things from your space to just anyone."
Her medical skills were one thing. After all, Shen Nian had invented a story about a powerful master. There were plenty of hidden experts in the world, so learning incredible medical techniques wasn’t entirely unheard of.
At most, people might just become interested in her so-called powerful master.
But the space was different. Everything inside it, from the fruit to the medicinal herbs, was far superior to anything in the outside world.
If the wrong people took notice, it would inevitably bring her trouble and danger.
"Yes, I know. Don’t worry, I know what I’m doing."
’She wouldn’t have gone to so much trouble if it weren’t for people she cared about!’
"Besides, I’ve made up my mind. I’m going to study traditional Chinese medicine in college. That way, it won’t seem so strange that I know it!"
B University is a top-tier institution, and its traditional Chinese medicine program is renowned nationwide. There are bound to be incredible experts there.
Everything Shen Nian knew so far was self-taught from the materials her master had left behind in the space. And anything her master saw fit to preserve there had to be an exceptionally advanced medical technique.
What Shen Nian actually needed most right now were the fundamentals of traditional Chinese medicine.
Otherwise, it would be strange for someone to be able to cure complex and rare diseases but be unfamiliar with treating minor ailments like the common cold.
’She couldn’t just stick a few needles in someone and waste Spiritual Energy every time she encountered a minor ache or pain in the future!’
"Yes, studying medicine is a good idea. Remember, if you ever run into trouble or expose something by accident, just pin it on me."
"Huh? Pin it on you?"
"The secret of the space can’t be revealed. Don’t worry, I’ll be fine."
"Alright."
Seeing Lu Cheng’s confident expression, Shen Nian knew he must have his own way of handling things.
Regardless, Shen Nian didn’t want Lu Cheng to get into any serious trouble because of her. So, from now on, she would have to be extremely careful when she was out.
It wasn’t just for her own sake, but for Lu Cheng’s as well.
After returning to the Miao family’s home, Shen Nian gave the medicine—with the herbs already swapped out—to Miao Dagui and Miao Changquan, and repeatedly went over the brewing instructions with them.
Shen Nian didn’t rest easy until she was sure they had memorized everything. With these herbs, she was confident that Miao Dagui and Miao Changquan would recover much faster.
With matters at the Miao family’s home settled, the Shen family had no reason to stay longer. They packed their things and prepared to leave Miao Village.
"Uncle, come find me once your leg is healed. I’m waiting for you to come and show me what you can do!"
Before she left, Shen Nian made sure to give Miao Changquan this reminder, worried that her uncle might try to back out later because he didn’t want to feel indebted.
"Alright! I’ll head over as soon as my leg is healed!"
The hope of his leg healing made Miao Changquan feel like he had been given a new lease on life. In his heart, he felt he owed his life to Shen Nian. From now on, he would naturally do whatever she asked of him.
On the way back to the Shen family home, they once again rode in the car Lu Cheng had arranged. This included Father Shen and Mrs. Shen. Lu Cheng had even arranged for the bicycles they’d ridden there to be transported back for them.
But to their surprise, Lu Cheng didn’t return with them. Instead, he parted ways and headed to the county town with the person who had brought the car.
