Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Qin Zhenzhen gently pulled Chen Linâer towards Su Ning and introduced, âI visited Sister Chenâs house. This is Sister Chen, you can call her Sister Linâer.â Su Ning immediately recognized Chen Linâer and expressed her surprise.
Unable to contain her excitement, Su Ning took Chen Linâerâs hand. âSister
Linâer, youâre truly beautiful!â
Su Ning had attended her third brotherâs trial, but at that time, Chen Linâer was clad in a prison uniform with disheveled hair, nowhere near as stunning as she appeared now.
âMiss Su, youâre even more beautiful,â Chen Linâer reciprocated, touched by Su Ningâs warmth.
In ancient times, a womanâs chastity held paramount importance, and Chen
Linâer had anticipated being met with disapproval wherever she went. Yet, Su Ningâs lack of discrimination came as a pleasant surprise, revealing the forgiving nature of Governor Suâs family.
Suddenly, Su Ningâs expression shifted as she pondered a concern.
âThird Sister-in-law, did someone bully Sister Linâer?â
She recalled overhearing her third brother and third sister-in-law discussing the threat of extinction the previous day. Could those individuals have swiftly targeted Sister Linâerâs assets?
Qin Zhenzhen shook her head. âDonât underestimate Sister Linâer. Ordinary people canât bully her.â
Su Ning remained skeptical. âReally?â
âWhen I saw you bringing Grandma Wang out, I thought you were ready for a fight.â
Grandma Wang, looking slightly aggrieved, chimed in, âYoung Miss, not only can I fight, but Iâm also proficient in various other skills.â
Su Ning burst into laughter. âI was just teasing. Look at your expression. Anyone unfamiliar might think Iâm causing trouble.â
Chen Linâer flashed a long-lost smile.
She hadnât anticipated such playful interactions with the head of the Su family and their household staff.
Qin Zhenzhen redirected the conversation to Su Ning, saying, âEnough with the jokes. Letâs get serious. Starting today, Sister Chen will stay here. Prepare a room for her.â
âSheâs eager to learn cooking and has other interests. Iâm entrusting her education to you.â
Su Ning joyfully exclaimed, âAlright, alright! Finally, I get to teach students again. â
Previously, in Meijiang Prefecture City, Su Ning had been assisting in the shop and also had the opportunity to teach other students. She was considered one of Qin Zhenzhenâs first disciples and was also Grandma Qinâs apprentice.
Qin Zhenzhen, often occupied, spent a considerable amount of time learning from Grandma Qin. She clarified that they werenât strictly taking in disciples but rather students. The learning process involved nearly ten individuals, and Qin Zhenzhen structured it into three levels, concluding with an assessment. Those who didnât pass initially continued learning, while those with limited talent were advised to explore alternative paths.
The beginner level involved learning culinary skills, mastering fundamental cooking techniques, and understanding relevant acupuncture points.
Moving on to the intermediate level meant acquiring health massage techniques and learning how to pair ingredients to achieve the effects of food therapy.
The advanced level delved into medical knowledge equivalent to a doctorâs consultation. Students at this stage could diagnose issues with a patientâs body and determine suitable dietary therapy formulas.
Su Ning, with her intelligence, had already successfully passed the intermediate assessment, making her eligible to teach junior students.
Having accompanied her third brother and third sister-in-law to Shanglin, Su Ning found herself with ample free time. While her inclination was to be around her third sister-in-law, she also understood the need for Jiang Yao to have her personal space, especially when her third brother returned.
Now, with the prospect of her third sister-in-law recruiting students again, it signaled progress in opening a shop in Shanglin. Su Ning was thrilled to have a new purpose.
Being a teacher at such a young age brought her a sense of accomplishment.
Observing Su Ningâs elation, Qin Zhenzhen felt a quiet joy. She resolved to find more engaging tasks for Su Ning, fostering a sense of accomplishment and preventing her from becoming too focused on matters of love..