Elder Chen possessed both extensive knowledge and abundant experience, precisely what she needed.
She also understood Elder Chen's intention to teach, so she studied diligently.
After considering Elder Chen her teacher, she grew closer to him.
Knowing Elder Chen enjoyed food, she would exchange some items in the system that wouldn't seem out of place in this era and give them to Elder Chen.
Initially, Elder Chen would decline, but later, each visit was met with anticipation in his eyes.
One day, Elder Chen came again. After discussing a certain illness, he suddenly asked, "Little Gu, would you be willing to become my disciple?"
After asking the question, Elder Chen himself felt relieved.
Actually, he had wanted to say this for a long time. He had held back until today, enduring quite a while, but he could no longer contain himself.
It was simply because Gu Jia Ning truly satisfied him.
He feared that if he didn't speak up and accept a disciple soon, if someone else discovered Gu Jia Ning, he would lose this apprentice.
Initially, when Elder Chen brought Gu Jia Ning to the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department, he hadn't intended to take on a disciple.
He wanted to take on a disciple, but this master-disciple relationship is equivalent to a father-son or father-daughter relationship—it's not simple. Especially given Elder Chen's current status and position, accepting a disciple requires careful consideration.
Medical talent is important, but character is also crucial.
Elder Chen had witnessed many instances of betrayal by those close to him, so this absolutely couldn't happen to him.
Initially, he brought Gu Jia Ning to the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department because the department was severely understaffed.
Secondly, he had heard she was talented and hoped their desolate Traditional Chinese Medicine Department could welcome a good doctor.
Thus, Gu Jia Ning came.
After Gu Jia Ning joined, Elder Chen, although not frequently visiting the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department, would observe Gu Jia Ning whenever he did come.
It started with observation, then he couldn't help but interact and discuss.
The more they interacted and discussed, the more Elder Chen liked Gu Jia Ning.
Of course, this liking wasn't of a romantic nature, but rather the fondness for a junior. With each interaction, he felt that this junior, Gu Jia Ning, was shining brightly, making him eager to take her as his apprentice.
At first, he thought Gu Jia Ning had medical talent. Later, after discussing, he realized her medical knowledge was extensive. She could answer almost everything he asked.
Remember, they differed in experience by several decades.
This shows how extensive Gu Jia Ning's medical knowledge is.
Later, he also discovered that Gu Jia Ning had an excellent memory, almost to the point of reading ten lines at a glance and never forgetting.
Coupled with such high medical talent.
Elder Chen was confident that as long as Gu Jia Ning continued on the path of medicine, her future achievements would far surpass his own.
Wouldn't it be wonderful to take such a junior as an apprentice?
Of course, there was another reason that further convinced Elder Chen to take Gu Jia Ning as his apprentice: the previous landslide incident.
Whether it was Gu Jia Ning tirelessly working for a day and night while pregnant to provide medical care, or her saving the military dog named Hu Po, it all improved Elder Chen's opinion of her.
It can be said that Gu Jia Ning had won Elder Chen's approval in both character and medical skill.
Elder Chen felt that no one was more suitable to be his apprentice than Gu Jia Ning.
He felt that Gu Jia Ning was like gold, shining brightly.
Currently, only he saw Gu Jia Ning's brilliance in medicine. If he didn't act quickly and accept her as a disciple, once Gu Jia Ning left the Northwest Military Region and entered a larger world, others would surely discover the light in Gu Jia Ning.
At that time, this gold might be taken away by someone else.
Therefore, Elder Chen finally couldn't hold back and asked.
After asking, his heart felt relieved, yet also anxious.
He wondered if Little Gu would agree.
Upon Elder Chen's question, Gu Jia Ning was initially stunned, then prepared to speak.
However, her mouth had just moved.
Elder Chen spoke first.
"Wait, don't answer yet."
"Little Gu, I think you don't understand me very well. I think it's necessary for me to introduce myself..."
So, Elder Chen began to introduce himself, of course, including a lot of personal information.
For example, he talked about his current status and position, the honors he had received, his connections, and the benefits of becoming his disciple, etc.
In short, it can be summarized as one sentence: Become my disciple, and I will teach you wholeheartedly, give you access to all my connections, protect you completely, and treat you like my granddaughter.
"So, become my disciple."
Gu Jia Ning blinked her eyes, wanting to say something.
But before she could speak, Elder Chen interrupted her with a raised hand.
"Forget it, forget it. Such a significant matter, you won't be able to make a decision in a moment."
"Let's do this. Go back and discuss it with your spouse, and give me your answer tomorrow."
"I have something to do, I'll go first."
Without waiting for Gu Jia Ning's reply, he left.
Elder Chen would absolutely not admit that he was nervous; in his nervousness, he fled.
As he fled, he prayed in his heart, hoping this girl would think it over carefully. Becoming his disciple would only bring benefits, no disadvantages.
Did Gu Jia Ning know the benefits of becoming Elder Chen's disciple?
Yes, of course!
Even if Elder Chen hadn't given that introduction today, she had already heard quite a bit from Doctor Zhou.
It's just...
At this moment, Gu Jia Ning extended her hands in a dramatic gesture towards Elder Chen's back.
Watching Elder Chen's quickly disappearing figure.
Gu Jia Ning thought to herself, Elder Chen's health is really good; his legs and feet are not inferior to those of young people.
Then, she thought: Actually, she wanted to tell Elder Chen that she was willing to be his disciple; she didn't need to go back and discuss it with anyone.
She could have accepted immediately.
But...
Elder Chen fled.
Forget it, forget it. I'll give Elder Chen my answer tomorrow.
I wonder what Elder Chen's mood will be like tomorrow.
Forget it, forget it, I won't tell Elder Chen.
After Elder Chen left, Doctor Zhou and Doctor Lu came over.
Doctor Zhou, with wide eyes, said, "Doctor Gu, wasn't I right? When Elder Chen brought you to our Traditional Chinese Medicine Department, he intended to accept you as his disciple. I guessed correctly."
"Doctor Gu, that's Elder Chen. You must accept his offer to be his disciple!"
Actually, Doctor Zhou and Doctor Lu weren't intentionally eavesdropping on the conversation between Elder Chen and Gu Jia Ning. They just happened to pass by, and Elder Chen and Gu Jia Ning weren't trying to keep their conversation private, so they overheard.
They had previously guessed that Elder Chen intended to take Gu Jia Ning as a disciple, and now their guess was correct.
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