All Heavens Pension started from the fiery era

Chapter 722 723. Passionate Youth of the Republic of China, Millions of Dollars

With Yue Wenxuan's ability, it was no problem for him to cope with the undergraduate mathematics examination in the early years of the Republic of China. He passed the examination with excellent results and subsequently obtained a bachelor's degree certificate.

Mr. Cai and several mathematics professors were not surprised that Yue Wenxuan passed the exam successfully, but they did not expect Yue Wenxuan to achieve such excellent results. Yue Wenxuan scored close to full marks in every subject, and such a genius performance was really shocking.

Yue Wenxuan has such a high talent for mathematics that Mr. Cai will certainly support him in taking the upcoming graduation examinations in philosophy and economics. He may even be more positive than Yue Wenxuan himself.

In the following month, Yue Wenxuan obtained a Bachelor of Philosophy degree and a Bachelor of Economics degree from Nanyang University.

At this point, Yue Wenxuan's most important goal of coming to the Magic City was successfully achieved ahead of schedule.

For Yue Wenxuan himself, achieving such an achievement is just an ordinary thing, but for Qu Shumo and the teachers and professors of the school, it is simply a miracle.

It is extremely difficult to obtain three bachelor's degrees in one go, not to mention that Yue Wenxuan was only sixteen years old and had accomplished such a feat mainly through self-study. Naturally, such a thing made everyone talk about it and became a popular topic for a while.

Qu Shumo is now also Yue Wenxuan's schoolmate and good friend. Seeing his friend achieve such success, he is sincerely happy for him and is planning to celebrate for Yue Wenxuan.

Yue Wenxuan had just been in Shanghai for two months. Although he had made many new friends, the only person he had a good relationship with was Qu Shumo, so naturally he would not refuse his kindness.

Qu Shumo attached great importance to this celebration and specially chose the time-honored restaurant "De Xing Guan" in Shanghai.

He knew that Yue Wenxuan was not a person who liked to be in the crowd, so he only invited Mr. Cai and did not inform any other teachers or classmates.

Although it was his good friend Qu Shumo who arranged the dinner, it was a celebration for Yue Wenxuan after all. To show his respect for Mr. Cai, Yue Wenxuan personally drove to the school to pick up Mr. Cai and Qu Shumo, and then they all rushed to Dexing Hall.

Dexing Restaurant is the birthplace of Shanghai cuisine and was founded in the fourth year of the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty.

At that time, Dexing Restaurant was well-known in the catering industry, and many high-ranking officials and wealthy businessmen would choose this place to entertain guests.

Qu Shumo had already booked a private room in advance. The three of them went up to the second floor. After the stylishly dressed waiter asked for their opinions, he quickly prepared a pot of fragrant, top-grade Biluochun tea for everyone.

It was already noon, and after a brief chat, Qu Shumo began to order food.

Although there were only three of us dining, we had to order all of De Xing Guan’s signature dishes.

De Xing Guan's famous dish "Big Black Sea Cucumber with Shrimp" is known as "the best sea cucumber in the world". The sea cucumber is shiny, crispy and delicious. Once it was launched, it became a popular delicacy in Shanghai. This dish is naturally a must-order.

Dexing Restaurant's "Zaobotou" and "Black Fish Lung" are also traditional specialties with unique flavors. The former is fat but not greasy, and has a fragrant aroma; the latter is tender and delicious, rich in nutrition, and is favored by many diners. These two dishes should not be missed.

During these years of operation, Dexing Restaurant has improved traditional famous dishes such as "Braised Hui Fish" and "Braised Pork with Bean Curd", and recently launched "Xi Shi Hui Fish", "Braised Pork with Wine Flavor", "Stir-fried Soft-shelled Turtle", "White Jade Soup" and other special innovative dishes. It is said that they taste very good, and these highly acclaimed improved dishes are also worth trying.

In addition, the special snacks of "Dexing Restaurant", such as "Dexing Lagao", "Shredded Radish Pancake", "Mushroom Vegetable Buns", and "Xiaolong Soup Buns", are also very famous in Shanghai and you must try them.

Qu Shumo also behaves like a rich young master. Since the celebration is specially for Yue Wenxuan, the dishes must be as rich as possible. He is afraid of neglecting Yue Wenxuan and does not even consider what to do if he can't finish the food.

After ordering the dishes, they just chatted for a while and the dishes they ordered were served one after another.

As the delicious dishes were presented on the table one by one, the whole box was filled with enticing aroma, as if even the air had become extra sweet.

Yue Wenxuan, Mr. Cai and Qu Shumo sat in the middle, their faces filled with genuine joy and satisfaction. Yue Wenxuan occasionally lowered his head to taste a little, but more often he smiled and listened to the conversation between Qu Shumo and Mr. Cai.

"Wenxuan, your performance this time really opened our eyes. Three bachelor's degrees at the age of sixteen. This achievement is enough to be recorded in school history."

Mr. Cai raised his glass, his eyes full of praise and satisfaction, "But what moved me even more was your purity and persistence in studying, which is more precious than any honor."

Yue Wenxuan responded modestly: "Mr. Cai is overpraising me. I just did what I like and tried my best to do it.

Without your help and the careful teaching of all the teachers, I would not be able to achieve today's results. "

At this time, Qu Shumo put down his chopsticks and looked at Yue Wenxuan with a burning gaze, his eyes flashing with unprecedented determination: "Wenxuan, your success has given me great encouragement. I also want to graduate early, but I don't know if I can pass if I graduate half a year earlier."

At this point, Qu Shumo sighed and said with great envy: "After all, I am just an ordinary person. Even if I graduate only half a year earlier, I have no confidence at all.

If you can get your diploma, that would be great. Even if you can't, I plan to go to the United States with you to study next spring."

Upon hearing this, Yue Wenxuan patted Qu Shumo's shoulder gently, his tone full of encouragement and understanding:
"Shumo, everyone has a different pace, so there is no need to compare too much. Your determination and courage are already a role model for our generation.

It is certainly not easy to graduate early, but if you can make it a goal and motivate yourself to work harder, isn’t it a form of growth?
As for studying abroad, I would love to have you, my good friend, accompany me. If we encounter any difficulties along the way, we can support each other."

Qu Shumo nodded heavily, as if he had made up his mind.

After all, I only graduated half a year early. If I still couldn't pass the exam, it would be too embarrassing and I would be sorry for all my hard work over the years.

"Wenxuan, you are right. I can't give up my dream just because of temporary difficulties. I should work harder on my studies.

Your achievements have given me unlimited motivation. Regardless of whether I can succeed or not, I will try my best to pursue my goals. "

Mr. Cai watched this scene with a smile on his face, feeling very relieved.

In his opinion, true friendship is not just about sharing happiness. Being able to encourage and supervise each other is a true friend.

"Shumo, where there is a will, there is a way. Wenxuan's achievements were earned through his sweat and hard work, and I believe you can also find your own way. No matter what the result is, the gains in the process are the most precious."

Qu Shumo quickly responded modestly, and the atmosphere in the box became even more heated.

The three of them continued to taste the delicacies on the table. At this moment, every dish seemed to carry expectations and blessings for the future. Under Qu Shumo's advice, Yue Wenxuan shared his own learning experience from time to time, encouraging Qu Shumo to find a learning method that suits him. Qu Shumo also listened with relish, nodded from time to time, and his eyes flashed with desire and yearning for knowledge.

After three rounds of wine and five dishes, the atmosphere gradually became relaxed and pleasant. Perhaps because of the wine, the mood was a little excited, Qu Shumo suggested:

"Wenxuan, we are about to embark on a new journey. Why don't we make a small vow here today? No matter how bumpy the road ahead is, we must stick to our dreams, move forward bravely, and never give up easily!"

Yue Wenxuan admired Qu Shumo's passion very much. He felt that this was exactly the lovable quality of the passionate young people in the Republic of China.

But he couldn't say anything similar, as he always felt a little ashamed, so he could only respond casually.

Hearing Yue Wenxuan's agreement, Qu Shumo stood up, raised the wine glass in his hand, and faced Yue Wenxuan and Mr. Cai with a firm and bright look in his eyes:
"Okay! Today, I, Qu Shumo, and Brother Wenxuan will swear an oath here, and please ask Mr. Cai to be a witness.

No matter what the road ahead holds, we will go forward hand in hand, using knowledge as our boat and dreams as our sails. For the sake of our motherland and our people, we will not be afraid of difficulties and study hard. We will definitely write our own glorious chapter in the near future!"

Although Yue Wenxuan would not repeat the oaths that Qu Shumo had made, he stood up and raised his glass to clink with him.

Mr. Cai also looked excited. He also raised his teacup and clinked it with the two of them, making a crisp sound.

"Great! It is my honor to have students like you. I wish you a bright future!"

At this moment, the box was filled with the fragrance of passion and dreams, as if even the sunshine outside the window had become brighter.

After dinner, Yue Wenxuan first sent Mr. Cai back to school.

Qu Shumo did not rush back to his residence, but instead invited Yue Wenxuan to take a walk around the campus.

"Wenxuan, which university in the United States do you plan to choose to continue your studies?" Qu Shumo asked curiously.

Yue Wenxuan smiled slightly and looked into the distance. "I prefer to go to Columbia University. I haven't decided which major to choose for further study yet, but whether it is mathematics, philosophy or economics, I think Columbia University can meet my needs for further study."

This is certainly not Yue Wenxuan’s real thought.

For him, it doesn’t matter which university he goes to for further studies. His real goal is to go to the United States to make money, and the most suitable place is of course Wall Street in New York.

He chose Columbia University simply because it was closer and it would be more convenient for him to make money and focus on his studies at the same time.

When Qu Shumo heard this, a trace of envy and yearning flashed in his eyes, "Columbia University, it's really an amazing school. I will also work hard to become an alumnus with you."

Yue Wenxuan patted Qu Shumo on the shoulder and said, "You can do it, Shumo! It would be great if you could have a good friend by your side when you are in a foreign country."

After obtaining degree certificates in three majors, Yue Wenxuan began to shift his focus to accumulating his first pot of gold.

The next morning, Huang Youjin drove and took Yue Wenxuan to Baicaotang in Shanghai.

Although Baicaotang has only one store in Shanghai, it has a very good location and occupies a large area. Among the four branches in three locations, it has the highest annual turnover.

Entering the bustling heart of Shanghai, after parking the car, Yue Wenxuan and Huang Youjin slowly walked into the ancient "Baicaotang".

When the shop door opened, a mixture of herbal and woody aromas blew in, instantly dispelling the noise and restlessness of the outside world.

A mottled plaque hangs on the lintel of Baicaotang, with four large gilded characters "Xuanhu Jishi" inscribed on it. It shines brightly in the morning light, revealing the accumulation of years and the noble sentiments of doctors.

The layout of the store is staggered, with a large wooden counter in the center, on which various medicine bottles and jars are neatly placed. Each medicinal ingredient is clearly labeled, demonstrating Baicaotang's rigor and professionalism.

The walls are covered with various illustrations of medicinal materials and portraits of famous ancient doctors. Each portrait seems to be telling a story of saving lives and healing the wounded, which makes people involuntarily stand in awe.

At this moment, Baicaotang is welcoming the busiest time of the day. Customers come in an endless stream, including elderly people in simple clothes, anxious young couples, and many injured people from other places who come here because of its reputation.

They were either asking about the patient's condition or selecting medicinal herbs, and everyone's face was filled with anxiety and a desire for health.

Several pharmacists in long gowns are doing their respective jobs. They are either seeing patients rigorously, or patiently answering customers' questions, or skillfully weighing medicinal materials. Their professionalism and concentration are like gentle spring rain, giving people endless comfort and hope.

Yue Wenxuan and Huang Youjin shuttled through this busy scene, and couldn't help but feel some emotion in their hearts - Baicaotang is not just a pharmacy, but also a holy place that inherits the culture of traditional Chinese medicine and protects the health of the people.

Here, every medicinal ingredient carries the doctor's kindness, and every consultation embodies the respect and cherishment for life.

Meng Zhengkun, the chief shopkeeper, was inspecting the work in the hall. When he looked up and saw the eldest young master, he hurried over to greet him.

"Master, it's rare that you have time to come over for an inspection today. Would you like me to show you around first?"

This was not the first time Yue Wenxuan came to Baicaotang, so he naturally did not come to inspect everywhere. "No need, let's go directly to your office."

The three of them sat down in Meng Zhengkun's office. Meng Zhengkun personally brewed a pot of tea and said:

"We have two doctors in the Baicaotang in Shanghai. It is the busiest time every morning when the store opens. In spring and winter, there are even more customers in the store. Sometimes it takes a lot of energy just to maintain order."

"This is all thanks to Manager Meng's good management. My father sent you here to take charge. He really made the right choice."

Yue Wenxuan was indeed very satisfied with the management ability of the manager Meng.

"This is not just my own achievement." In front of the young master, Meng Zhengkun was very humble. "It's mainly because the owner chose a good location for the store, the doctors who are here are all very skilled, and the quality of the medicinal materials in our Baicaotang has always been good, so we can have such a grand occasion today."