Don’t worry, Nuan won’t abandon the story; it’s just that I’ve been feeling unwell these past few days, which has caused so delays in updates. I’m feeling much better today, and I’ll return to the regular updates tomorrow.
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Wang Jing showed great enthusiasm for Chuxia’s return and would take any opportunity to chat with her, asking all sorts of questions. Inevitably, the conversation would always circle back to Jing Zhe.
If they kept dragging things on without ntioning it, both she and Song Xiaoyu could end up in Wang Jing’s bad graces, especially once the hospital buzzed with the news that Jing Zhe and Zeng ili were setting their wedding date for the ninth day of the first lunar month.
Rather than risk Wang Jing’s resentnt later, it would be better to seize the opportunity to "accidentally" let slip the news to her.
During lunch break that day, Song Xiaoyu went to the director’s office, leaving Chuxia alone with Wang Jing. Wu Jingbo and Luo Xiaoqiong ca over for a visit, and several of them sat down to casually chat. Naturally, the conversation turned to applying for A dical University. The notice had been sent out, and many who t the age requirents were tempted.
"Chuxia, have you discussed it with your father-in-law and mother-in-law?" Luo Xiaoqiong asked.
"Not yet; I haven’t had the ti these past few days. I will talk to them when I go ho today. What about you? Did Director Xu give you any advice?"
Luo Xiaoqiong wasn’t very confident about her academic subjects and had ntioned consulting Director Xu. Since Chuxia hadn’t been staying at the dormitory, she relied on their noon etings to keep up with the developnts.
"Director Xu also thinks I’m a bit weak academically. She suggested I might wait a year to review and try next year. However, she feels that I might not achieve much in terms of technical skills and suggested I apply for managent instead."
Wang Jing looked at her with envy: "Xiaoqiong, you’re so lucky. With Director Xu saying that, it’s like she’s guaranteeing your future, and she’ll surely look out for you when arranging jobs."
"Hehe..." Luo Xiaoqiong laughed shyly, "I do think I’m quite lucky. Chuxia, I still want to hear your opinion on what I should do."
Wu Jingbo chuckled: "She hasn’t even decided for herself, what advice can she give you?"
"So, what have you decided?"
"?" Wu Jingbo laughed and shook her head, "I don’t want to take the exam this year. I plan to train with my teacher first. Besides, even if I wait another five years, my age won’t be an issue. I’m not in a rush."
"Hey..." Luo Xiaoqiong nudged her with her shoulder, "Tell the truth, don’t tell you’re harboring so feelings for Teacher Jing, eh?"
Wang Jing’s eyes fluttered and she quickly lowered her head.
Chuxia deliberately glared at her: "Xiaoqiong, I can’t believe you dare to joke about this. Fine, I’ll definitely tell Captain Zeng, and see if she doesn’t beat you up!"
Luo Xiaoqiong raised an eyebrow: "They’re not even married yet, what right does she have to beat up?"
"They’re setting their wedding date for the ninth day of the first lunar month, I’m telling you now. Will you still talk nonsense in the future?"
"Getting married so soon?" Luo Xiaoqiong feigned a sigh, "When the news spreads, who knows how many girls will have their hearts broken."
As they talked about Jing Zhe getting married, both Wu Jingbo and Wang Jing’s complexions changed, but Wu Jingbo quickly regained her composure, while Wang Jing imdiately grabbed Chuxia’s arm and asked anxiously, "Are... are you talking about Director Jing Zhe from our hospital getting married?"
"Yes, my brother is getting married." Chuxia nodded, "Sister, why are you so agitated?"
"I... I..." Wang Jing stood up restlessly and headed out, "My stomach hurts; I need to go to the restroom."
Once Wang Jing stepped out, Wu Jingbo stared at the two of them and said emphatically, "The two of you, you definitely did that on purpose."
"Yes." Chuxia admitted openly, "I don’t want her to fall too deep, and I don’t want her to hate Teacher Song or because of this. It’s far better to break the news this way than to let her find out when it spreads after the holiday."
"I like Teacher Jing too."
"I know." Chuxia looked at her candidly, "That’s why it’s just the four of us here, otherwise, ijun and Doudou would definitely have co."
"You two jerks, do you even consider a friend?" Wu Jingbo’s lips trembled, obviously struggling to control her emotions.
For a young girl experiencing her first crush, to have it end without even saying "I like you" — her composure was already an indication of incredible self-control.
"Yes!" Luo Xiaoqiong confird, looking at her firmly, "Don’t you think having Wang Jing there as a cushion helps to relieve a lot of negative emotions?"
"Excuses!"
Chuxia looked at her, "Actually, you should have noticed Teacher Jing and Captain Zeng’s situation a long ti ago, but you chose to ignore it.
However, your reaction today surprised , I thought you wouldn’t admit it. That’s why I used this way to save face for you.
"Clearly, you like Teacher Jing more than I thought, and at the sa ti, you’re braver than I imagined. You can be Teacher’s partner in work, but forget about anything else."
"It’s almost ti; I’m going back." Wu Jingbo stood up, her expression blank as she walked towards the door. "Wait." Chuxia grabbed her, "Are you angry with ?"
"What do you think?"
"Sorry!" Chuxia apologized sincerely, "I underestimated you, and I’m truly sorry."
"Yes, you did underestimate . I do like Jing Zhe, and moreover, I joined the won’s dical team for him. So being his student makes happier than you could ever imagine.
I only found out about his thing with Captain Zeng recently. She probably knew how I felt and deliberately visited him while I was on duty.
Even though she didn’t say it explicitly, the implication was clear. In fact, I’ve understood it for a while; I just wanted to prolong my dream a little longer.
It’s not that I must end up with Teacher; I just want to make this beautiful dream a bit more perfect, knowing that waking up is inevitable.
So, whether you said anything today or not, by the ti they get engaged, it would be ti for to wake up. You didn’t have to make listen to this with you. Do you understand?"
"Sorry, I assud too much." Chuxia apologized again, sincerely.
"You ant well, I know." Wu Jingbo patted her shoulder, "I need so ti, sorry." Having said that, she turned, opened the door, and left without looking back.
"Did we ss this up?" Luo Xiaoqiong leaned on Chuxia’s shoulder, "Did we overdo it?"
"Probably." Chuxia spread her hands, "Alright, it’s ti to work. You should go back too. I’m going to discuss the A dical University matter with my family tonight. Whether I take the exam this year or not, it’s a minimum courtesy to consult with them."
"Mhm." Luo Xiaoqiong responded and left the office. Chuxia was left alone until Wang Jing ca back with slightly red eyes. She sat down at her own desk without giving Chuxia a glance.
She didn’t speak a word to Chuxia until work began.
Chuxia was rather stubborn. She didn’t think she was in any way to bla for the situation, so since Wang Jing wasn’t talking, Chuxia couldn’t be bothered either and just focused on reviewing her lessons.
When Song Xiaoyu ca back, she definitely noticed the change between the two. Finding an opportunity, she sent Wang Jing out and asked Chuxia what had happened.
Chuxia told the truth, and Song Xiaoyu apologized: "Chuxia, this is my fault for involving you in this. She’s followed for several years. Seeing her so happy, I couldn’t bear to break it to her. I didn’t expect things to get so complicated. I should have been the one to tell her. Don’t worry, I’ll explain it to her later."
All of a sudden, Chuxia realized that her teacher, though skilled in dicine, really lacked finesse in handling people. If she really went to talk to Wang Jing, wouldn’t that make things even worse?
"Teacher, just pretend you know nothing about my brother and Captain Zeng’s affair. If you speak up, wouldn’t it seem like we’ve been mocking her all along? Do you think she’ll hold it against us?"
"Ah?" It took a long while before Song Xiaoyu finally understood, then she slapped her forehead, "Ah, it’s my fault... I’m really sorry, Chuxia. I’m letting you take the fall for this."
Chuxia’s face was filled with helplessness: "What can I do when you’re my teacher?"
That evening, once she got ho, Chuxia told her grandmother about it. Lin Yanqiu smiled and said, "Your teacher, yes, her dical skills are excellent, but when it cos to dealing with people, she’s almost like a child, a straight line without any curves. In the future, you need to guide her a bit."
Chuxia’s face twitched at the suggestion of guiding her teacher.
Seeing her look so troubled, Lin Yanqiu laughed, "No worries, just give her so pointers. She knows her own flaws. When we chose her to be your teacher, it was not only because of her dical skills but also because she has a good heart and won’t look to gain anything from you. However, the downside is that you’ll need to help her be more observant to avoid being dragged down by her."
Old Madam Zhou nodded in agreent, "Chuxia, listen to your mother-in-law. Song Xiaoyu is that kind of person. She’s devoted to dicine and lacks so cunning."
What does it an to lack so cunning? Chuxia’s lips quivered as she tried to suppress her laughter before saying, "Grandma, Mom, there’s sothing I want to discuss with you. A dical University is having admissions soon, and I’d like to hear your opinions."
Old Madam Zhou’s expression beca serious, "What do you think yourself?"
Chuxia looked at her straightforwardly, "Grandmother, I was thinking of staying by your side and Mom’s, and then decide after Zhou Mikang cos back."
Noting the sincerity in her expression, Old Madam Zhou nodded and looked at Lin Yanqiu, "What do you think?"
"Chuxia is still young, and I don’t want her to be confined to the house just because she married Laosan. If she’s interested, I think it would be better sooner rather than later. Age is an asset. What do you think, Mother?"
"Yes, I agree with you," Old Madam Zhou looked at Chuxia, "I’ll discuss it with your father and grandfather later. If they also agree, we can get your school registration sorted out in advance.
You learn quickly, so you could work and study at the sa ti. You can attend exams when it’s ti, and stay here otherwise. That would be killing two birds with one stone, but it will be hard on you.
Think it over carefully, and give your answer tomorrow night, so I can decide what to do." (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to co to Qidian (qidian) to vote for it, either with recomndation tickets or monthly passes. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please go to m.qidian to read.)
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