Su Tao took a cab back home. When he returned home, he noticed a fragrance blowing from the kitchen and Cai Yan was wearing an ap.r.o.n with a spatula in her hand. Looking at her silhouette, she seemed virtuous, so he smiled. "Why are you cooking personally?"
Turning around with a charming smile, Cai Yan replied, "Today's a good day, so shouldn't we celebrate a little?"
Although Cai Yan wore simple clothes, she's a natural clothes rack with her figure. As she wore a cotton s.h.i.+rt with short jeans that revealed half of her legs, her hair draped over her shoulders and fluttered along with her movements, giving off a bewitching charm.
"What's the day today? Are you perhaps going to hand yourself to me?" Su Tao was somewhat baffled.
Rolling her eyes, Cai Yan sourly replied, "Stop dreaming! Isn't it good news that you obtained the National Healer t.i.tle?"
Placing his hand by his lips, Su Tao gently coughed, "What if I failed?"
"Then, it won't be a celebration meal but a comforting meal." Cai Yan shrugged.
Letting out a sigh, Su Tao wryly smiled, "Where's the surprise? Shouldn't you ask me about the result, so that I can lie to you that I failed before speaking the truth to put on a surprise?"
"It's because I understand you too well. Although you might fool around normally, you're serious when handling matters. Since you've decided to partic.i.p.ate in the National Healer Selection, then you must have some confidence. Otherwise, you wouldn't spend three months in Beijing." Cai Yan sighed.
"Alright, you win! Thanks for your trust in me!" Su Tao laid his hands out and surrendered with a bitter smile.
Truth be told, the National Healer Selection wasn't that easy, and Su Tao had also faced challenges. Many times, he relied on a last moment flash of insight to pa.s.s through the examination.
Take the third round, for example. If he hadn't seen through the secret in that painting during his conversation with Sire Zhao, his outcome might be the same as the other physicians and receive criticism. If that happened, then his score for the third round would surely be much lower, and it's not for sure if he could obtain the National Healer qualification.
But it was also mainly because Su Tao has created too many miracles that Cai Yan was already numb to it. For her, it would be strange if Su Tao did not obtain the National Healer t.i.tle.
Still, the National Healer Selection was by far the hardest compet.i.tion that Su Tao has been through so far. He only managed to pa.s.s after bringing out all his abilities.
That's because he knew that if he didn't bring out all of his ability, even if his score might be higher than the three western medicine candidates, he won't be able to win against Ling Yu.
Recalling Ling Yu's warm smile, Su Tao couldn't help sighing again. That young man was both a respectable and fearsome opponent.
"After obtaining the National Healer t.i.tle, it's extremely beneficial for the Three Flavour Hall. In the past, many investors have considered us a target for investment, hoping that they can invest in us. However, I've rejected them. But I believe that there will be more coming!" Cai Yan became smug.
"Oh? Why did you reject them?" Su Tao knew that the Three Flavour Hall currently lacked money, and money could be used to clear any obstacles.
Walking over, Su Tao helped Cai Yan by cutting the vegetables and the sliced potato soon became julienned.
Slapping Su Tao's hand, Cai Yan reprimanded, "Hey, I'm going to cook chicken with the potato slices. How am I going to cook now when you've turned them into this?" As she spoke, she suddenly smiled. "The reason why I rejected them was that their offers weren't up to my satisfaction. The Three Flavour Hall's growth is extremely high, and goes at least three times the price now."
After looking at Cai Yan for a long time, Cai Yan misunderstood that there was someone on her face, so she immediately wiped and asked, "What's wrong? Is there anything on my face?"