When the string lights were switched on, Tang Village had the feel of a major city.
"Psh, it feels like some nondescript small town at best."
Father Tang retorted, thoroughly drenching his daughter’s enthusiasm from head to toe.
However, Tang Shu’s arrival undoubtedly delighted Father Tang, as he meticulously prepared almost every meal and seemed to chop wood with more vigor than before.
"Go tidy up the main hall, we will have the New Year’s Eve dinner soon."
Tang Shu sat up, turned on the LCD TV in the living room, tuned to Imperial Capital TV Station, then started clearing the table. Father Tang brought freshly made dumplings to the table and poured two cups of homemade rice wine.
Father Tang’s sharp eyes paused on those two cups of rice wine, he pursed his lips but eventually said nothing, pretending not to see.
"Dad, I’m of age now."
Twenty years old, old enough to drink.
"Then drink just a little, we need to offer incense at the ancestral hall tomorrow morning."
At exactly 8 PM on New Year’s Eve, Imperial Capital TV Station started broadcasting the Spring Festival Gala. The father and daughter duo watched it while eating dumplings and occasionally clinking their cups.
The whole Tang House was filled with a rare warmth.
"What are your plans after you graduate?"
Tang Shu was silent for a moment and did not immediately respond to Father Tang’s question.
To be honest, she hadn’t really thought about it seriously. Previously at Tang Sect, her life purpose was to Read the latest chapters on NovelHub - completely free! But here, with modern education, she had to consider much more in her career planning.
For any soon-to-be graduate, factors like housing, cars, and parents are all necessary considerations.
Tang Shu swallowed the dumplings in her mouth, and turned to look at Father Tang.
He seemed to already know what she was going to say, "Don’t worry about me, do whatever you want. I’m pretty robust, I can live another few decades without a problem."
Yes, your health is indeed excellent, invincible everywhere, even battling a black wild boar in the woods this morning. Yet, that makes her worry even more.
Father Tang shifted his gaze from the Spring Festival Gala, "Did I ask this too early? Don’t rush, you still have three years until your graduation, maybe even go for a masters, which would delay it even further."
Tang Shu nodded; his words were quite true. Medical students indeed have different paths compared to other majors. Yet, she had just been seriously contemplating her future career.
"Dad, I actually plan to travel around and collect various herbs after graduation. The world is full of wonders, and there are many herbs whose medicinal properties haven’t been discovered yet."
"Great idea, if you find any fresh herbs not listed in the pharmacopoeia, remember to bring back a few specimens. Even if they grow in tropical climates, I can create a suitable environment for them."
Father Tang instantly perked up, putting down his bowl and began excitedly making plans.
"Our village has a large area, some places are even wasted, so I’ll carve out some space once spring arrives. You just go and bring back however much you want."
"..." Tang Shu twitched at the corners of her mouth.
How could she forget, Father Tang was also a master at growing herbs.
Her career planning for the future, probably the person in front of her would be the biggest winner, expanding the Medicinal Garden without even stepping out of the house.