166: Chapter 164: He Shu Visits 166: Chapter 164: He Shu Visits After saying goodbye to everyone, Mo Xiaoqing apologized to Tangyu, “I’m sorry, Tangyu.
I used you as a shield again because I really didn’t want to go out with him.
There were other teachers around, and it wasn’t appropriate for me to refuse directly, so I used you as a shield.
I’m really sorry.”
Tangyu curled his lip and said, “It’s okay, it counts as helping others, and I’m used to it.
Looking at it from another angle, the fact that you can use me as a shield is also an honor for me.
At least in your eyes, I still have the value of being a shield, haha.”
With a blush and a giggle, Mo Xiaoqing said, “You’re really too kind; I still thank you very much.
If it weren’t for you, I can’t imagine what would have happened today.
I might not have been able to continue at Linshan Middle School.
I owe you a big favor.
Since we’re talking about it, do you have any plans tonight, Tangyu?
I’d like to invite you for dinner.”
“Are we going to your place again?” Tangyu asked.
“That—would be okay,” Mo Xiaoqing responded, a bit more cautious since being misunderstood by other teachers at noon.
The offer of dinner was indeed tempting, but Tangyu couldn’t be sure about his availability in the evening and said, “I think I might be free, but I can’t be completely certain.”
“What do you mean?” Mo Xiaoqing asked, puzzled.
“I can’t really say; I’m usually busier in the evenings and have a lot of things to do.
So, if something comes up, I might have to leave,” Tangyu explained, and it was indeed hard to clarify.
Who knows if Momo and the others would need anything tonight, or if Lin Feifei or He Xin would have issues.
It had been nonstop these past few evenings, so Tangyu couldn’t just guarantee his time.
A dinner took not a small amount of time.
“Oh, I see; you really are a busy man.
Well then, how about this: I’ll find you after school, and if you’re free, I’ll treat you to dinner.
We don’t have to eat at my place.
If I were to cook, it would take too long.
Let’s dine out instead; that way, if something urgent comes up, you can leave more easily,” Mo Xiaoqing suggested.
Tangyu nodded and said, “Yeah, that works; let’s see after school.”
“Alright, I’m off to class now, see you after school,” Mo Xiaoqing waved at Tangyu and headed to her classroom, while Tangyu returned to the infirmary.
No sooner had Tangyu returned to the infirmary and barely sat down when a figure followed him in—it was none other than He Shu.
Tangyu had noticed He Shu following him, but had simply chosen to ignore him on the way.
Tangyu made a welcoming gesture and said, “Please have a seat, Mr.
He.” Saying so, Tangyu himself sat down without further ceremony, a faint smile appearing on his face.
He Shu looked at Tangyu, furrowing his brows, feeling somehow as if he was facing a cunning fox.
It seemed as though he was being completely manipulated, a sensation He Shu couldn’t quite explain but definitely felt.
He Shu sat down and said, “Doctor Tang, let’s not beat around the bush.
I’ll get straight to the point.
You probably know why I’m here, right?”
Tangyu tilted his head and said with a light smile, “Maybe I do, maybe I don’t.
Since you want to be straightforward, then go ahead and just say it.
I’m all ears.”
“Alright, Doctor Tang.
I like Xiaoqing and have been pursuing her, which you probably know.
Ever since you showed up today, Xiaoqing’s attitude toward me changed.
She never used to outright reject me when I asked her out, but today she said she had plans with you.
I’m not a fool; I know it’s an excuse to reject me using you,” He Shu said.
“Since you know, what can He Xin say?
I haven’t said anything just now,” Tangyu replied.
He Shu continued, “I just want to ask you seriously, do you like Xiaoqing too?”
Tangyu looked at He Shu, lightly smiling, “I wouldn’t say I like her, but I do find her appealing.
However, that’s none of your business, Mr.
He.
Are you suggesting that I need your permission to make a friend?
Besides, you’re not Mo Teacher’s anyone, and even if you were, you have no right to interfere with her friendships.
I really don’t appreciate your tone.
If you become Xiaoqing’s boyfriend, maybe then you can talk to me like this and perhaps I will accept it.
Pursuing a girl has always been a matter of personal effort.
I think instead of spending your time and thoughts on me, you might want to think about how to win Xiaoqing’s favor more effectively,” Tangyu advised calmly.
He Shu shook his head with a cold smile and said, “How to pursue Xiaoqing is my business, and you need not worry about it.
I like Xiaoqing, so I don’t welcome a third party around her.
Though you may not like hearing this, I still have to say you seem like that third party to me, so I’d rather you not get too close to Xiaoqing.
Perhaps you can take it as, I already see you as a rival.
The best way to avoid unnecessary trouble is to eliminate potential rivals early.
I like Xiaoqing, and I will not allow any accidents.
All potential dangers, I prefer to nip them in the bud.
Isn’t that better?”
Tangyu curled his lip, feeling a bit annoyed.
Did this man’s possessiveness have to seem even more intense than his own?
Thinking of taking him down, was he really challenging Tangyu’s limits?
“You better keep that kind of talk to yourself.
I don’t want to hear it a second time.
I’m usually not easily angered, but once I am, I won’t be so amiable.
If you’ve got the skills, go ahead and pursue Xiaoqing.
Whether you succeed or not is up to you; there’s no need to demonstrate your capability to me.
Talking like this only makes me feel that you’re low and completely unfit to pursue Xiaoqing.
If we’re not seeing eye to eye, let’s leave it at that.
My advice to you is to take care of yourself, and sometimes, don’t be too self-righteous,” Tangyu said coldly.
“Humph, really?” He Shu sneered.
“It seems you really choose the punishment over a toast.
Let me give you a heads-up, I’ve done some investigation into your situation, and since you don’t even have a medical license, I can easily have someone come and inspect you, and have you thrown out of Linshan Middle School.
Although my family isn’t notably powerful, we do have some connections in education and healthcare.
I’ll give you half a day to consider what you should do,” He Shu said, then got up and left directly, a blatant threat.
As for such a threat, Tangyu scoffed and smiled indifferently.
If he could be threatened so easily, he wouldn’t be worthy of being a successor of Ghost Doctor.
He didn’t have a medical license, and legally, he wasn’t allowed to practice medicine.
If He Shu really wanted to make a move on him, adding that Director Chu didn’t like him either, it could definitely bring considerable trouble.
However, Tangyu believed that as long as Uncle Lin appeared, a medical license should be easily obtainable.
Therefore, such threats, Tangyu couldn’t bother to take seriously.
The infirmary regained its calm, but the school was boiling over again as rumors about Xia Xiaoyu and Tangyu flew all over the campus.
The speed of their spread was unimaginable, making people astounded.
Xia Xiaoyu was one of Linshan Middle School’s top three beauties, and Tangyu was the new infirmary doctor who had become famous within the school that day.
The scandalous rumors involving these two spread wildly throughout the campus, creating an uproar and inciting a flood of discussions.
The teachers were starting to feel uneasy, attempting to suppress these rumors, but to no avail.
At this time, Xia Xiaoyu quietly sat in her seat, ignoring all inquiries from her peers.
It was somewhat manageable in the classroom since the teachers were present and the students couldn’t get too outrageous.
This situation quickly alarmed Director Chu, who scoffed coldly, knowing it was time to catch Tangyu.
With Principal Cai protecting him, Chu couldn’t overtly act against Tangyu, but this issue was greatly affecting the school, giving him a perfect reason to do so.
If Principal Cai spoke up, he now had the confidence to act.
As soon as he received this information, Director Chu immediately headed for the infirmary.
While reviewing his medical texts, Tangyu saw through the window a furious Director Chu approaching and slightly raised his eyebrows.
Could it be that after sending away Principal Cai, Director Chu was coming to find trouble with him?
Seeing Director Chu actually stepping into the infirmary, Tangyu could only stand up, since despite everything, Director Chu was a leader and deserved basic respect.
“Tangyu, what is going on?” Director Chu barked as he entered.
Tangyu slightly raised his eyebrows and replied, “Director Chu, what exactly are you referring to?
I don’t understand what you mean.”
“Hmph, you don’t understand?
How can you not understand what you yourself have done?
Are you still playing dumb with me?” Director Chu deliberately refrained from being specific, seizing the chance to scold Tangyu thoroughly.
“I really don’t understand, Director Chu.
Please, if I have done something wrong, say it clearly,” Tangyu said, suspecting in his heart that perhaps Wang Ba had indeed spread rumors about him and Xia Xiaoyu.
“Alright, you don’t understand, do you?
Then I’ll make sure you understand very clearly.
Let me ask you, what were you doing with Xia Xiaoyu this entire afternoon?
Were you with Xia Xiaoyu the whole time?” Director Chu demanded.
It was indeed as he thought, Tangyu truly felt angry then.
That Wang Ba really disregarded his reprimand and actually spread those rumors.
If it weren’t for the fact that Wang Ba was still just a kid, Tangyu would wish to slap him into a pig’s head.
“Yes, Director Chu, I was with Xia Xiaoyu at noon, and that’s because—”
Director Chu obviously wasn’t going to give Tangyu a chance to explain, roaring furiously, “Are you even ashamed to mention it?
Although you are not a teacher, you are a doctor at Linshan Middle School and somewhat a part of the faculty.
In the eyes of others, you also represent the image of Linshan Middle School’s teachers.
You actually got involved with a student, and now there is gossip flying all over the school, creating a huge uproar.
Everyone in the school is discussing this matter.
Do you realize how much this affects the school, how much it hurts Xia Xiaoyu?
Have you ever considered the consequences of this situation?
Can’t you even leave the students alone, do you not have any sense of shame?”
Tangyu curled his lip, knowing whatever his explanation, Director Chu was unlikely to listen, and there was no need to explain.
He was clearly determined to use this issue against him.
In this case, Tangyu did feel somewhat at fault and let Director Chu scold him.
After a fierce tirade, Director Chu stopped talking, glaring fiercely at Tangyu and said, “Write a profound reflection letter for me later.
The full impact of this situation is still undetermined.
If it turns out to be significant, prepare yourself for a harsher punishment.
I am going to cancel your recent merits, so you better reflect on this.” After saying that, Director Chu stormed off.
“Hmph,” Tangyu smiled faintly, not bothering to care.