The fragrance of medicine fills the countryside in 1990

Chapter 25 Xiao Cui brings the child to the Su family, Su Chenjin's decision
Su Chenjin walked out of the village chief's house. The afterglow of the setting sun shone on her, leaving a long shadow.

She was about to start her journey home when her eyes inadvertently passed through the half-open wooden door of the Zhang family.

Inside the door, a familiar figure caught her attention.

Xiao Cui was walking out of the house holding a child.

Xiao Cui's dress today was different from usual. She put on the emerald green dress that she had always been reluctant to wear. The hem of the skirt swayed gently with her steps, as if bidding farewell to her departure.

She also pinned a freshly picked wild flower in her bun.

Su Chenjin's eyes flickered slightly the moment they met Xiao Cui.

In Sujiazhuang, Xiao Cui does have a bad reputation. Her domineering and indifference make many people stay away from her.

But today, there was no longer the disgust as before in Su Chenjin's eyes, but instead a hint of indescribable complex emotions.

Xiao Cui walked up to Su Chenjin, with a barely perceptible tremor in her voice, "I'm leaving today, and Ruyi will be left to you from now on." As she spoke, she gently handed the child in her arms to Su Chenjin.

He was a cute little boy with big eyes, looking at this new world with curiosity.

Su Chenjin took the child, and her big hands softened unconsciously the moment they touched the little boy.

She knew that from today on, the fate of this little boy would be closely linked to the Su family.

Xiao Cui stood in front of Su Chenjin, her eyes fixed on Su Chenjin.

She opened her lips slightly, her voice trembling, as if she had countless words to say, "I may never come back after I leave. If Ruyi gets sick or his grades drop, you should return him to Zhang Linyuan. I...if I knew, no matter where I am, I would rush back to see him."

Su Chenjin's heart was touched, and an inexplicable grief surged in his heart.

The two of them sat in silence until they reached the door of the Su family. Xiao Cui stopped and did not intend to go in.

She gently placed Ruyi's little hand in Su Chenjin's palm. Although Ruyi was still young, he showed unexpected strength, biting his lips tightly to prevent tears from falling.

Xiao Cui's eyes were slightly red. She quickly wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and said in a slightly hoarse voice: "Things have developed to this point because of my bad temper. I have done many things that I shouldn't have done. But I am willing to change now. Your Su family is my benefactor for taking care of Ruyi. I am grateful, I am grateful!"

Su Chenjin listened quietly, her eyes deep and bright. When Xiaocui turned around and prepared to leave, her lips trembled slightly, as if she wanted to say something. Finally, she said softly but firmly: "Child, we will take good care of it."

When Xiao Cui heard this, her eyes became moist and tears welled up in her eyes, and finally she couldn't help but burst out.

She choked up and said, "Okay, okay, thank you, Su Chenjin. If it weren't for me, Zhang Linyuan would have married you, and he wouldn't have so many troubles now."

Su Chenjin shook her head slightly, her voice soft but firm: "This is not appropriate. Everyone has their own destiny and choices. We cannot change the facts of the present because of past assumptions."

Xiao Cui was stunned for a moment, then nodded slowly. She wiped her tears and tried to calm down, "I'm sorry, I don't know how to thank you and your family!"

Su Chenjin gently held Ruyi's little hand, conveying a silent promise.

Xiao Cui, a once glorious woman, now had worry in her eyes.

She bit her lower lip tightly, trying to hold back tears. "I hope, I hope he can still remember me as his mother in the future." Her voice trembled slightly, revealing deep reluctance. Su Chenjin did not answer, she just looked at Xiao Cui quietly, her deep eyes seemed to reflect Xiao Cui's inner fragility and expectations. She gently held Ruyi's little hand, as if giving him strength.

Then, she looked back at Xiao Cui, with a complex emotion in her eyes. That sigh was like the wind blowing through the treetops, gentle but full of power.

The afternoon sun shines through the window lattice and onto Jiang Yue’s carefully made bed, bringing warmth and tranquility.

Ruyi sat on the edge of the bed, holding a book in her hands, her expression focused and calm.

Su Chenjin has returned to the familiar Su family pharmacy. She is moving between the medicine shelves, her fingers gently touching the herbs, as if she is talking to them.

Suddenly, the phone in the pharmacy rang, breaking the silence.

Su Chenjin stopped what he was doing, walked to the phone and answered it.

On the other end of the phone was Gu Xinliang's voice, and he sounded much more relaxed than usual.

"Xiao Jin, your mother told me that you were in the pharmacy." Gu Xinliang's voice came through the microphone with a hint of smile.

Su Chenjin smiled softly, "Doctor Gu, the case is over."

The voice on the other end of the phone was warm and friendly. Gu Xinliang said, "Yes, I heard about it. You did a good job! I called you today to give you some foreign medical books. The driver will pass by Sujiazhuang later and bring them to your home. I heard that you have received the admission letter. Congratulations! If you encounter difficulties in school, you must tell me in advance!"

On the other end of the phone, Su Chenjin's face was filled with joy.

"Doctor Gu," Su Chenjin replied, "The village gave us a reward and a hundred eggs, so tuition is no longer a problem!"

Gu Xinliang on the other end of the phone didn't seem surprised, as he knew Su Chenjin's abilities and efforts very well.

He smiled slightly and said, "That's good. With your grades, you can apply for a scholarship!"

When Su Chenjin heard this, a brighter smile appeared on his face.

After the phone conversation with Gu Xinliang, Su Chenjin's face was filled with unconcealable joy. She hung up the phone gently, as if she was still immersed in the conversation just now.

At this moment, the phone rang again, breaking her thoughts.

"Hello, this is Jiangda." The voice from the other end of the phone had a formal tone.

Su Chenjin immediately responded: "Hello, I'm Su Chenjin."

"Student Su Chenjin, I have good news for you." The voice on the other end of the phone was a little happy. "Director Gu of the Medical School has applied for a scholarship for you. He specifically told you to report any difficulties you encounter in life at school to him in a timely manner."

Su Chenjin's heart moved. Director Gu?
She couldn't help but confirm, "Did Professor Gu approve it personally?"

The person on the other end of the phone seemed to feel her emotion and emphasized his tone: "Yes, Su Chenjin, it was Professor Gu who applied for you personally. The scholarship amount is 200 yuan. You can go to the Academic Affairs Office to claim it after the school starts."

After hanging up the phone, Su Chenjin couldn't calm down for a long time.

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