When Xu Shiyan heard this, he was a little disappointed. In this day and age, it is really difficult for ordinary people to study.
Otherwise, how could the college entrance examination be called an opportunity to change one's destiny?
If ordinary people want to enter a higher class, the college entrance examination is the most direct and surest way.
Unfortunately, Xu Shiyan is not even qualified to take the college entrance examination.
Is there any other way to help him learn some professional knowledge?
"Master, what if I go to college at my own expense? Is it possible?"
This is the last hope. Who told him that he has no education and qualifications?
Mr. Chu shook his head, "What are you thinking about today? How much does it cost the country to train a college student?
In recent years, if you pay alone, most families cannot afford it."
At this time, there is no tuition fee for going to college, and the state also provides subsidies.
I have never heard of anyone studying at university at their own expense. That is just nonsense.
"Even if you can afford it, it's not okay.
The purpose of universities is to cultivate talents for the country. What do you call studying at your own expense?
If you finish your studies, where will you go? How many talented people like that can come out?"
Mr. Chu shook his head, feeling that Xu Shiyan was just thinking out of the blue.
Xu Shiyan sighed. Sure enough, it is too early to think about this now. The dual-track system has not even started yet. It is indeed a bit nonsense to talk about studying at university at one's own expense.
"Then is there no other way? Master, I really want to learn something, something that is actually useful. It doesn't matter if I have a diploma or not."
People take correspondence courses for the sake of the diploma, and for the subsequent evaluation of professional titles and promotions.
Xu Shiyan doesn't have that much ambition, he just wants to learn something that is actually useful.
Mr. Chu was silent for a moment and said, "Well, as for you, you probably have to live in the provincial capital for a long time. If you have nothing to do on weekdays, just come and follow me, and I will teach you some medical skills.
There should be relevant exams in the next few years, so you should study hard and try to get a certificate that will be useful in the future."
In these days, it is not too difficult to get the medical certificate for a barefoot doctor. Mr. Chu felt that if Xu Shiyan worked hard, it should not be a problem.
"As for the animal husbandry, veterinary medicine, and agricultural product processing you mentioned, I'll find someone to help you get some books from the Agricultural University. You have to study on your own in your free time.
If there is any opportunity in two years, or if the policy changes, I will find a way to get you a correspondence qualification."
People of Mr. Chu's age like most people who love to learn and are willing to study hard.
In the past two years of correspondence between master and apprentice, Mr. Chu agreed with some of Xu Shiyan's ideas, and he also hoped that Xu Shiyan could take further steps and improve.
"As long as you are willing to learn, it is never too late."
When Xu Shiyan heard this, he was extremely happy.
"Master is willing to teach me again, of course I would be happy. But won't I disturb you if I come to study?"
Mr. Chu rolled his eyes at Xu Shiyan and said, "What are you disturbing me for? I'm an old man and I don't have much to do on weekdays. What else can I do besides reading?"
If you want me to tell you, just stay here with me, which is closer to the hospital.
Usually you go take care of Xiaoliu, and when you are free, come back and learn from me." Mr. Chu felt that Xu Shiyan was too outspoken.
Xu Shiqin needs an operation and needs to undergo some rehabilitation treatment after the operation, so it will take a long time.
Xu Shiyan cannot stay in the ward for such a long time, he must have another place to live.
According to Mr. Chu, why not just move here, stay with Xu Shiqin when you are busy, and learn some medical skills from Mr. Chu when you are free.
Xu Shiyan himself has a good foundation, and as long as Mr. Chu gives some guidance, he can make considerable progress.
It will definitely be no problem if you take the barefoot doctor qualification exam.
"Master, we will discuss this matter after Xiaoliu's surgery is finalized.
I guess I will have to stay with her all day long after she has just had the operation."
How could Xu Shiyan just agree to live with Mr. Chu?
The place here is not big to begin with. Mr. Chu lives in the east room and the nanny lives in the small room on the west end connected to the kitchen. It is not easy for Xu Shiyan to come and disturb him.
He thought about renting a house nearby when he had time. He couldn't live in a hotel all the time. The money was too expensive and he couldn't cook.
Rent a small house by yourself, with a kitchen and so on. You can buy vegetables and cook some delicious food to replenish Xu Shiqin's health.
It's not good to say this directly in front of Mr. Chu, lest Mr. Chu would be unhappy.
So Xu Shiyan said, wait and see how Xu Shiqin's surgery progresses before making a decision.
Speaking of Xu Shiqin's surgery, Mr. and Mrs. Chu had to explain to the brothers and sisters how to perform spinal correction surgery.
After talking like this, the topic got further and further away, and in the end, Mr. Chu forgot about the wild ginseng tree.
It wasn't until the nanny had prepared lunch and brought it in that Mr. Chu remembered it again, but couldn't return it to Xu Shiyan. He could only sigh and ask the nanny to put the ginseng away.
"Keep it. This is a good thing. It will become less and less in the future. It can save lives in critical moments."
To say Mr. Chu doesn't like it would be a lie, he just thinks it's too expensive.
"I don't want to give such expensive things in the future. Master, I have this one that is enough for you."
"Hey, I understand. I will bring mushrooms, fungus, and dried vegetables to Master from now on. Is that okay?"
Xu Shiyan nodded obediently and smiled.
"Okay, this is okay, I like these.
Especially those dried eggplants and dried beans, not to mention, I really miss that.
I remember that at that time, we used radish tassels, mustard tassels, etc., dried in the autumn, and made small tofu in spring. I thought it was delicious at that time."
The old man thought of those days when he was sent to the camp.
Lao Cong, the man in charge of the cattle shed, had nothing to eat in the spring every year, so he soaked the bean cakes that were fed to the animals, grinded them, and then made small tofu, which was very delicious at that time.
"Well, yes, that's how it was done.
You don’t just use dried vegetables, you can also use spring diced granola, old ox file, etc., and the small tofu is delicious.
If Master is thinking about this, wait for me to go back and send Master some dried vegetables.
But if you eat it now, it will definitely not taste as good as before."
In the past, when I was hungry, everything I ate tasted sweet. Now that life has improved, if I eat small tofu again, I won’t be able to taste the same taste as before.
"No, those dried vegetables are not even as expensive as the postage, so don't bother."
Upon hearing this, Mr. Chu quickly waved his hands. How many mouthfuls can he take? It's not worth the effort.
"Come on, let's eat. Xiao Zhao is a good cook. Come and try her chicken stewed with mushrooms."
Mr. Chu smiled and asked everyone to sit down and eat together.
In addition to the chicken stewed with mushrooms, there are one meat and two vegetables on the table, and there is also a bowl of rice.
Four dishes with rice, this is a very good meal. Brother and sister Xu Shiyan thanked the nanny before sitting down.
The nanny served food to all three of them. Mr. Chu was very old and very particular about rules, so no one spoke at the dinner table. They all ate quietly.
The nanny's skills are really good. The chicken stewed with mushrooms is very soft and suitable for Mr. Chu's teeth.
As he said, Mr. Chu ate two bowls of rice in one meal. Later, he hesitated while looking at the chicken stewed with mushrooms and wanted to eat more.
After being stopped by the nanny, Mr. Chu could only put down the bowl and chopsticks without feeling satisfied.
"It's delicious. It's so fragrant. I'll stew some rice in the evening. The rice will be soaked in the soup. It will be delicious."