Urban Super Medical Saint

Chapter 148 Farewell

As Jiang Lili and the others were discussing matters about the college entrance exam, Ge Dongxu was at the herbal tea factory, holding a bowl of tea. He took a sip, then closed his eyes to savor the taste.

"The temperature and pressure settings this time were quite good, and the medicinal effects are present, but the taste is lacking," Ge Dongxu finally opened his eyes after a while and said.

"You can distinguish the medicinal effects just by tasting like this?" Huang Wenjie couldn't help but mutter softly upon seeing this.

"Wenjie, you mustn't speak recklessly. If Dongxu says the medicinal effects are there, then they definitely are," Huang Wenjie's voice, although soft, was still heard by Tang Yiyuan, who showed a hint of displeasure and glared at him, saying.

Others might not know about Ge Dongxu's expertise in traditional Chinese medicine, but Tang Yiyuan was well aware of it. Moreover, as he had more contact with him, he became increasingly amazed at Ge Dongxu's medical expertise, which seemed boundless.

"Haha, if you can't taste it, that's because you don't have the ability. Legend has it that Emperor Shen Nong tasted all sorts of herbs. Do you really think he was just testing for poison? If that were the case, why would he need to taste them himself? Tasting is to discern the properties of herbs," Ge Dongxu didn't blame Huang Wenjie but simply explained to him lightly.

Then he turned to Tang Yiyuan and said, "Professor Tang, let's stick with the settings of this trial, but we could try adding a little bit more rock sugar and a touch of Immortal Herbs. After all, we're making a beverage, not a medicine. While we want to preserve as much of the medicinal effect as possible, we need to make sure it's tasty."

"Alright," Tang Yiyuan nodded, then hesitated before saying, "The factory-based research and testing are going very smoothly this time. I estimate that by the time you are on vacation, our Qinghe Herbal Tea can start production and go to market. Do you think we should hurry up and finalize the packaging design now?"

"If you hadn't mentioned it, I would have forgotten about that. I've thought about it privately. Since Qinghe Herbal Tea has the function of reducing internal heat, we should set the bottle color to fiery red, which could emphasize the concept of 'fire,' and our people have always liked red, considering it festive. As for the rest, you can handle it," Ge Dongxu said.

"Originally, I thought about going for green, to highlight the idea of Qinghe's health benefits, but hearing your suggestion, I feel that your idea is more likely to attract attention and make an impression," Tang Yiyuan said with brightened eyes, showing a trace of admiration.

"Green is also good. Once our herbal tea really catches on, we can launch a version in green bottles. That way, our product range won't seem too monotonous," Ge Dongxu thought for a moment and then said.

Afterwards, the two discussed some ideas for the pattern design. As a practitioner, although Ge Dongxu hadn't formally studied fine arts, the patterns he drew casually not only did not clash with the red background but, on the contrary, exuded a harmonious, natural charm, as if the yin and yang energies were melding together.

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After the college entrance exam ended and Ge Dongxu returned to the classroom, the herbal tea factory continued experimenting under the direction of Tang Yiyuan, while the trademark and packaging were entrusted to Wu Qianjin, who was in charge of contacting the manufacturers for production.

One day, after evening self-study, Ge Dongxu was walking out of the school gate with Du Yifan and Cheng Le Hao, laughing and talking, when they saw Jiang Lili standing at the school entrance.

"Damn, boss, you're too awesome! Even though the senior student has graduated, she's still waiting for you at the school gate after school," Du Yifan and Cheng Le Hao said with a mix of jealousy and admiration as they gave Ge Dongxu a punch on the shoulder, then wisely hopped on their bikes, waved at Jiang Lili, and rode off in a flash.

"Dongxu, am I disturbing you?" Seeing the two wave at her, Jiang Lili's expression noticeably changed, and her pretty face couldn't help but turn slightly red. She walked up to Ge Dongxu and asked in a low voice.

"Hehe, what's there to disturb? How did you do on the college entrance exam?" Ge Dongxu asked.

"I did really well, I should be able to get into Yanjing Broadcasting College. I have to thank you for the talisman you gave me," Jiang Lili said excitedly upon hearing this.

"Then I must congratulate you, that's the place for famous hosts!" Ge Dongxu sincerely felt happy for Jiang Lili when he heard this.

"Even if I become famous in the future, I'll still call you Brother Xu, and this place will always be yours," Jiang Lili said, raising her hand to gently press her chest with a serious look on her face.

"What nonsensical things are you saying? How old are you today? There are still so many people and events you'll encounter in the future. Besides, I'm only sixteen myself, I don't even know where my own life is headed yet?" This wasn't the first time Ge Dongxu had heard Jiang Lili say this, but the last time it was said in a special environment, Ge Dongxu always thought it was something she said in a moment of agitation, not thinking clearly. But now, seeing the state Jiang Lili was in, clearly very lucid, and the fact that she had chosen to say this after the college entrance exam was over indicated a declaration of intent, which took Ge Dongxu by surprise, making him hurriedly say.

"I know all this, and I know I'm not worthy of you, so rest assured, I'm not clinging to you, nor will I interfere with your life in the future. I just want to tell you that I am yours, no matter where I go in the future or how much I achieve, I will always be yours," Jiang Lili continued to speak seriously.

"Let's talk about the future when it comes, okay? When you talk like this, it makes me feel uncomfortable," Ge Dongxu didn't know how else to console the seemingly intoxicated upperclassman and resorted to putting the issue on hold. After all, they were both young, who knew whether a few years from now, after she had seen the outside world, she would still remember him, her Brother Xu.

Just like Dong Yuxin, hadn't their relationship been quite good before? But what happened later? They gradually drifted apart.

"Fine, this is my decision," Jiang Lili said as she ran her fingers through her hair and gave Ge Dongxu a sweet smile. True to her word, she didn't continue the serious topic, which secretly relieved Ge Dongxu.

He wouldn't truly be seventeen until October, thinking about this issue was really too far off for now.

This time, Jiang Lili didn't choose to part ways with Ge Dongxu on Wanghe Road ahead of time but accompanied him all the way to Cheng Yazhou's apartment building.

"Brother Xu, I won't bother you again before you go to college, and I myself will also work hard at my studies. I will definitely become an outstanding woman in the future!" Having escorted Ge Dongxu to the bottom of Cheng Yazhou's building, Jiang Lili looked at Ge Dongxu and said with determination in her eyes and a deep sense of reluctance.

"Don't say disturbance, no matter what, we are friends. If you encounter any difficulties in the future, you can also come to me," Ge Dongxu said. After spending some time together, they developed some affection for each other, and the thought of potentially not seeing this upperclassman for a long time made him feel a slight sense of loss.

"Thank you, Brother Xu. Before parting, can I hug you? Just for a moment!" Jiang Lili pleaded.

Ge Dongxu hesitated, but in the end, he opened his arms.

Seeing this, Jiang Lili plunged into Ge Dongxu's embrace and hugged his waist tightly, as if she wished to merge her entire being into his body.