The next morning, while his father Xu Qinghe had not yet left for work, Xu Nian'an hurried home to discuss his apprenticeship.
"This is great news!" Xu Qinghe was beaming with pride; his own son was going to become a doctor.
"Then let's bring the apprenticeship gifts today."
Xu Qinghe couldn't wait. His son was making something of himself. Now that he had found a teacher and would later pass the medical college entrance exams, he would be a real doctor. And doctors not only heal the sick and save lives but can also earn good money.
"Dad, don't rush. I still have classes today. I was thinking of going this Sunday when I'm free," Xu Nian'an explained and then turned to Ji Ying, "Mom, I already made arrangements with Grandpa Du, my future master, that I would pay a formal visit to apprentice with him this Sunday."