Chapter 350

At the end of the month, an unexpected guest arrived on the Sea Island.

This day, just as Shen Man was preparing to return the medical notes she had finished reading to her master, she happened to run into a young woman clinging to her master's arm, crying and wailing:

"Grandpa! I missed you so much, why did you stop sending me telegrams?"

If not for the fact that everything in the courtyard was familiar, she would have thought she had gone to the wrong place.

"Manman, come here. This is my second granddaughter, Pei Yao. You are of a similar age; it's perfect, help me take her to the guesthouse to check in."

Pei Lao Ye Zi was a bit rattled and had a headache; he hadn't been in contact with his second granddaughter for a long time, and she was still the same as before, so boisterous.

Facing her master's pleading gaze, Shen Man naturally had to help her master solve his troubles.

"Yes, Master."

So it was Pei Yao, her sister-in-law's cousin.

"Oh, you are Shen Man? My grandfather's last disciple? You are a military doctor now, how did you pass the exam?"

Pei Yao stopped her wailing and returned to her usual cold and aloof demeanor.

But Shen Man had already caught a glimpse of her childish side, so how could she be intimidated?

"Well, of course, it was thanks to Master's excellent teaching, my own hard work, and a bit of good luck that I passed."

Shen Man smiled and gestured for her to follow.

"You are really pretty, just like my sister said in the telegram, even better looking than a movie star."

"Thank you for the compliment. You are also very outstanding. I heard from my sister-in-law that you are already a top-notch surgeon at the Capital First People's Hospital, aren't you?"

"My sister praised me?"

"Of course, you know my sister-in-law's personality, don't you? It's because you are outstanding enough, otherwise she wouldn't be proud of you, right?"

Shen Man was good at chatting, steering the topic toward their professional fields.

Although their specific medical departments were different, they found plenty to talk about.

Through their conversation, Shen Man learned that the Capital First People's Hospital already had some advanced machines in clinical trials, and she couldn't help but exclaim:

"As expected of a Capital hospital, both the equipment and the doctors are the top-tier ones..."

"The pressure is also very high. Once you reach a certain rank, it's not about—"

Pei Yao stopped mid-sentence. Ah, why was she saying such private things to someone she had known for less than ten minutes?

Stop!

"I understand."

Shen Man acted as if she hadn't noticed the other person suddenly clamming up and asked naturally:

"Are you here on the Sea Island to visit Master and my sister-in-law and the others?"

"Yes, on one hand to visit them, and on the other to use up my accumulated vacation time.

Grandpa has always said that life on the Sea Island is good, the fruit on the island is cheap and delicious, and the seafood is abundant, telling me to come and play when I have time.

So here I am, but Grandpa doesn't seem very happy to see me."

Pei Yao sighed, looking puzzled yet obedient.

"Master isn't unhappy to see you; it's just that the house we were assigned in the Jiashuyuan isn't big enough. Both the master bedroom and the second bedroom are full, so Master asked me to take you to the guesthouse to check in so you can stay comfortably."

Shen Man naturally had to speak well for her master and comfort his granddaughter.

"That makes sense. Thank you, Shen Man. You are my sister's sister-in-law, which makes you my sister too. I should be a few months older than you; you can call me Sister Yaoyao, and I'll call you Sister Manman, it's more intimate."

Pei Yao felt comforted and sensed Shen Man's gentleness. There were no concerns in getting along, and the two chatted like old friends.

Occasionally, when Shen Man met acquaintances, she would nod slightly and return a smile.

"Sister Manman, you are so popular."

"It's alright, the sisters-in-law are just very warm."

"We're at the guesthouse, I'll take you to check in."

"Oh, okay."

The rest was simple; with Wangjie there, all the procedures were handled very quickly.

Pei Yao's luggage consisted of only one backpack and one suitcase.

She easily carried them upstairs by herself and settled in.

"Manman, who is this?"

"My master's granddaughter, my sister-in-law's cousin."

"No wonder, she has the same surname as your sister-in-law."

"Yes, she looks like her too, though their personalities aren't quite the same."

"Haha, true, your sister-in-law is more quiet, while she seems a bit chatty."

"Ahem, actually Sister Yaoyao is the cold and aloof type..."

"Ah? I didn't notice..."

Wang Mingkui covered her mouth and laughed, unable to hold it in.

After the two chatted for a while, Pei Yao came thumping down the stairs.

"Sister Manman, I'm ready!"

"Alright, Wangjie, I won't disturb your work anymore, I'll take her home for dinner first."

"Alright, take care."

Wang Mingkui waved, nodding in understanding.

"Sister Manman, when does my sister get off work?"

"My sister-in-law is covering a shift today, she probably won't be home until seven in the evening."

"My sister is too hardworking."

"A colleague in our department is preparing for the university entrance exam, and as the department head, my sister-in-law is leading by example..."

"No wonder. Hey, why aren't you preparing for the exam?

If you get into university and graduate with a degree, you can choose to work at the military hospital on the Sea Island or any other hospital you want!"

"Uh, I don't know if you've heard this saying."

"What saying?"

"All roads lead to Rome, meaning no matter which path you take, as long as your heart is firm, your goal is clear, and you head in one direction, you will eventually reach the same destination."

"That makes sense!"

Pei Yao's eyes were full of approval. Yes, that's it!

She had originally wanted to maintain her cold and aloof persona, but she kept breaking character again and again!

"Sister Manman, are you really not considering taking the university exam?

If you get into the Capital Medical College, I'll look after you. My dad and my mom are both professors there..."

"I'm not considering it. My family, my children, and my husband are all on the Sea Island, and I am very satisfied with my current workplace in every aspect."

Shen Man shook her head; people should be content and happy.

Everyone has their own aspirations, and among those currently signed up for the exam, Zhou Hongyu is the one she is most optimistic about.

Not to mention anything else, just in the two years she has known this girl, she has stepped by step survived the assessment period, survived becoming a regular employee, and survived many, many difficulties...

Opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared. She wishes Zhou Hongyu, and the thousands upon thousands of "Zhou Hongyus" who are striving for their dreams, for their families, and climbing upward, the best!

Seeing the other person's firm attitude and the happy smile on her face, Pei Yao was stunned by the beauty, unsure if she was drooling.

She wiped her mouth secretly; thank goodness, no drool!

"Although it's a bit of a pity, your thoughts are understandable. No matter what, we must live our lives well, take care of ourselves, and take care of our loved ones..."

"Yes, I'll take you to buy some Qingbuliang and taste this Sea Island specialty."

"Yes, yes, yes, I'd love to!"