Chapter 363: The Real Deal Is Here!

Xie Zhong fell silent, pondering deeply. Old Man Yao never repeated herself unless something significant had happened. She looked at Zhu Yanyi for a long moment before speaking. "Think carefully. Did you ask Old Man Yao to do anything else?"

Zhu Yanyi tilted her head. During the gathering, besides the qualification certificate, she had given Old Man Yao a batch of her own wound-healing powder and the recipe. Her eyes lit up as she understood. Old Man Yao was telling her that the powder had passed inspection. She wanted her not to get proud, but to keep studying and develop new formulas.

She smiled. "I understand now. I gave Grandpa Yao a batch of powder I made myself, along with the recipe. I heard soldiers didn’t have effective medicine, and Western drugs were too expensive. So I asked Grandpa Yao to submit it. My only condition was that it must be for the army first. Only when the army’s needs are met can it be sold to the public. Grandpa Yao must have tested it, found it good, and submitted it. This call is to reassure me that the army will be prioritized. He also wants me to stay humble and keep researching other useful medicines."

Xie Zhong understood and sighed in relief. "Good, it’s not bad news. But you are bold. How old are you? Making medicine is not something a child should do."

"I didn’t plan for anyone to know. I kept it for self-defense. But when I heard soldiers had no medicine, my heart softened," Zhu Yanyi shrugged. She couldn’t help it. Her respect and love for soldiers ran deep, from her past life to this one. It was hardwired into her bones.

Xie Zhong laughed. "Thank goodness the requirements for female soldiers are strict now. Plus, you wouldn’t be an arts soldier. Otherwise, I’d worry you’d join the army."

Zhu Yanyi laughed loudly. "Grandpa, you’re right. But I’m too lazy for the army. I dream of becoming a military doctor someday."

"What if you can’t become a military doctor?" Xie Zhong asked. "Ani, you’ve done many things, but remember: anything related to the military requires a political background check. Your biological grandfather’s situation is unclear. Rumors say he is in Hong Kong. There’s no smoke without fire. Although the country encourages overseas Chinese to return and help build the nation, your grandfather went to Hong Kong after joining the army. If the investigation finds issues with him, you won’t be allowed to be a military doctor." Xie Zhong hoped his granddaughter’s dream would come true, but reality was often cruel.

Zhu Yanyi understood. She thought for a moment. "I’ve thought about this for a long time. If I can’t be a military doctor, I can still be a good doctor. I know this. I hope to be a military doctor, and I’m confident in my grades and physical fitness. But if the background check fails, there’s nothing I can do. People can choose many paths, but they can’t choose their parents. Even if my father dislikes my grandfather, she is still my blood. I won’t resent it. Everyone’s path isn’t blocked. If I can’t be a military doctor, I can still save lives as a regular doctor."