boyutpedia Chapter 451 Enrollment List 2
Chapter 451 Enrollment List 2
In the days that followed, they worked tirelessly in the weaving workshop during the day and studied diligently by the dim light of the lamp at night. To learn as much as possible, they saved every penny to buy books, encouraging and urging each other on. The days of preparing for the exam were full of hardships, but they never thought of giving up.
Now, their efforts have finally paid off, and tears of joy welled up in their eyes. These tears contained the grievances that had been suppressed in their hearts for many years, their hopes for the future, and their gratitude to Cheng Mingyuan. Without the news he brought, they might never have been able to leave this small county town and would have been trapped in front of the loom forever.
"Li Yanran!" Hearing her name, Li Yanran's eyes welled up with tears. She had poured so much effort into this moment. Before receiving her acceptance letter, she had tossed and turned every night, praying countless times. Looking at her proud father, Li Si, beside her, she felt a mix of emotions. Her father had once strongly opposed her enrollment, believing that women should be devoted to their husbands and children, not to pursuing knowledge in the public eye. But she hadn't given up, studying diligently day and night, proving her determination and ability with outstanding grades. Now, she finally stood before the gates of her dream university, about to embark on her own academic journey.
The atmosphere was equally vibrant in front of the Daqin Medical College. Sunlight streamed onto the ancient college buildings, reflecting a golden glow, as if welcoming the students about to step into this hall of knowledge.
Among the crowd stood a young man named Chen Chuan. He was tall and slender, with delicate features, and his eyes revealed a firmness and determination. However, at this moment, he seemed somewhat nervous, his hands unconsciously clenching the hem of his clothes, as if filled with anticipation and unease about what was about to happen.
Chen Chuan was so nervous because his purpose in studying medicine here was not to pursue fame or fortune, but to cure his father's illness. Chen Chuan's mother died in childbirth when he was born, and he and his father depended on each other from a young age. Although his father loved him dearly, his health had always been poor due to long-term heavy physical labor, especially suffering from severe rheumatism.
Every time it rained, his father's knees felt like they were being gnawed by a million ants, causing him unbearable pain. Chen Chuan had often woken up in the middle of the night to see his father curled up, clenching his teeth and enduring the excruciating pain. The look of agony on his face broke his heart.
As Chen Chuan grew older, his desire to learn medicine and cure his father's rheumatism grew stronger. So, he began to spend his spare time going up the mountain. There lived an old village doctor on the mountain, and Chen Chuan often followed him to collect herbs and help with whatever he could. Over time, Chen Chuan not only learned about many herbs but also gained a great deal of medical knowledge and skills from the old doctor.
Seeing that Chen Chuan was intelligent and eager to learn, and had a strong interest in medicine, the old doctor imparted all his knowledge to him without reservation. However, although Chen Chuan had mastered a great deal of medical skills, the old doctor's skills were ultimately limited, and he felt powerless in the face of his father's increasingly severe rheumatism.
Just then, exciting news reached Chen Chuan's ears—Daqin Medical College was recruiting students! This news was undoubtedly a godsend for Chen Chuan, who had always longed to study medicine.
He was as excited as a child, eagerly picking up the registration form and carefully filling in every blank, as if it were the most important thing in his life. After finishing the form, he still wasn't satisfied and checked it several more times to make sure there were no mistakes.
Next, Chen Chuan found his father and told him about registering for the entrance exam for Daqin Medical College, and carefully instructed his father to take good care of himself. Although his father was somewhat worried, seeing his son's determined and expectant eyes, he ultimately chose to support him.
When the name "Chen Chuan!" clearly reached his ears, his heart raced, and tears welled up in his eyes. He knew that from this moment on, he was one step closer to realizing his dream. He believed that there must be a highly skilled physician at the Daqin Medical College who could cure his father's rheumatism.
Chen Chuan forcefully wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes. He raised his head, his gaze fixed firmly on the distance, silently vowing in his heart, "Father, wait for me. I will definitely master medicine and return to cure your illness!"
"Chunyu Shu!" As the teacher's voice rang out, announcing the admission list of the Great Qin Medical College, a faint smile appeared on Chunyu Shu's lips—a joy that had been suppressed for so long and was finally being released. She was Chunyu Yue's most beloved granddaughter, and from a young age, she had studied Confucian classics under her grandfather's careful tutelage. Chunyu Shu possessed a gentle and graceful appearance, elegant manners, and the demeanor of a well-bred lady. She had always been her grandfather's pride and a model of docility and self-discipline.
However, beneath this seemingly calm exterior, Chunyu Shu harbored a burning passion within. She possessed an unimaginable interest in medicine, a passion that, like a seed buried deep within her heart, unexpectedly took root and sprouted. One spring afternoon, Chunyu Shu was strolling in the back garden when she happened upon an injured little bird. Filled with compassion, she wanted to help it, only to discover she knew nothing about treating wounds. At that moment, a thirst for medical knowledge quietly ignited within her.
From then on, Chunyu Shu began her secret journey of studying medicine. She quietly instructed her personal maid to use her shopping trips as opportunities to collect various medical books from bookstores in the city. Every night, when all was quiet, Chunyu Shu would light a solitary lamp in her boudoir and carefully open those precious medical books. She devoured knowledge with insatiable hunger, from the meridians of the human body to the properties of herbs; every word was like a key to unlocking a new world.
To further her studies, Chunyu Shu began learning to identify and collect Chinese medicinal herbs. Under the pretense of tending to the flowers and plants in the back garden, she cultivated a small plot of land and planted various herbs. Her family thought she was simply cultivating a leisurely hobby, unaware that she would rise early every morning to observe the growth of the herbs and record their changes at different times of the season. When she encountered unfamiliar herbs, she would secretly follow her maids when they were out, seeking advice from herbalists in the mountains.
Once, a maid returned from shopping, bringing back a worn but detailed medical book. Chunyu Shu was overjoyed and eagerly began to study it. She was particularly captivated by the book's descriptions of acupuncture, but the complex acupoint diagrams were difficult for her to understand. To figure it out, she secretly closed the door while her family was napping, took out a simple doll she had made, and repeatedly studied the diagrams. Before she knew it, darkness fell, and her family, noticing her absence, came looking for her. In their haste, Chunyu Shu didn't have time to hide the book and the doll, and was caught red-handed by her mother who burst through the door.