Chi Gui stopped in her tracks.
Could she really have run into this?
She mulled over whether to change hospitals as she turned, ready to leave by another route.
Yet Chi Changjing, sharp-eyed, spotted her and called out, "Chi Gui."
The school was crowded, and Chi Changjing’s call was loud, immediately drawing the attention of others.
Chi Gui slightly furrowed her brow. To avoid drawing more attention, she opted to walk back and approached Chi Changjing and his party, "What is it?"
Her voice was clear and light, tinged with an evident impatience.
Chi Changjing choked for a moment but then spoke in a gentle voice, "Nothing much, Dad just wanted to ask if you’ve decided which hospital to intern at? If you haven’t decided, why not go to Kyoto City Hospital with Yanyan and the others..."
Chi Gui briskly interrupted him, "I’ve made up my mind, thanks for the concern."
Chi Changjing was choked off again, and Zhao Yuexiu’s face subtly began to darken.
But remembering Chi Changjing’s earlier remonstration, she could only hold back and not speak out.
Chi Changjing truly wanted to mend his relationship with Chi Gui, not taking offense despite the rebuttal, and softly continued, "Which hospital? Yanyan and the others are going to one of the most renowned top three hospitals in Kyoto. Interning there, you could learn a lot..."
Chi Gui’s impatience was nearly at its peak, "I can manage on my own, thank you. If there’s nothing else, I’ll be leaving now."
Having said that, she turned and left.
She didn’t even glance at Chi Yan, Su Qing, or Zhao Yuexiu.
Once Chi Gui had departed, Zhao Yuexiu’s face fell, "Look at that attitude; we try to help her, and it’s like we’re making a mistake!"
Chi Yan pursed her lips, "If sister doesn’t want to go, there’s no need to force her. By the way, Professor Li wrote me a recommendation letter so that when I go there, I can directly study under Professor Han."
Professor Han was also amongst Huaxia’s renowned experts in neurosurgery, not just in Nancheng but many students in Capital City wished to study under him too.
But Professor Han was very strict about taking on disciples, usually only accepting one a year. If Chi Yan hadn’t had Professor Li’s recommendation letter, it would have been impossible for her to be accepted by Professor Han.
Hearing her say this, both Chi Changjing and Zhao Yuexiu’s faces lit up with joy.
"My husband, just look at her, your own daughter!" Zhao Yuexiu said with a smile to Chi Changjing, "Once she flourishes in her career, we’ll all reap the benefits. Don’t fret about that ingrate; if she doesn’t want to mingle, then let it be. With her pride, she won’t be able to make it sooner or later." Tʜe sourcᴇ of thɪs content ɪs NoveI[F]ire.net
Chi Changjing looked at Chi Yan, thinking of her under Professor Han’s tutelage and the bright future that almost certainly lay ahead of her, potentially rivaling even Chi Gui’s achievements.
He suddenly felt much better and turned to open the car door, "Today, Dad will treat you all to a feast to celebrate. You can choose wherever you want to eat!"
"Thank you, Dad!" Chi Yan smiled sweetly as she got into the car.
However, Su Qing didn’t move, his gaze fixed in the direction Chi Gui had left.
After the incident in Kyoto, he found himself increasingly perceiving Chi Yan’s family as petty and narrow-minded, nothing like Chi Gui.
"Su Qing? What’s the matter?" Chi Yan, noticing Su Qing hadn’t moved, asked in confusion.
Su Qing looked away, shaking his head, "Nothing, let’s go."
But his mind lingered on Chi Gui’s cool and calm demeanor just moments ago.
Arriving at the restaurant, and inexplicably, Su Qing suddenly asked, "Chi Yan, if we end up interning at the same hospital as your sister in the future, would you be upset?"
"The same hospital?" Chi Yan turned in surprise, "Su Qing, you don’t really think that with her grades, Kyoto City Hospital would take notice of her, do you?"