575: Chapter 575: The Ten-legged Monster 575: Chapter 575: The Ten-legged Monster Chairman Bi looked at Tangyu, with a steady gaze, and after a long pause, finally said, “I can’t agree to your request directly, after all, this isn’t something I can decide on my own.
I’ll report truthfully to the higher-ups, but I think there shouldn’t be any problem.”
“That will do.” Tangyu nodded, his mind inwardly shaking its head, unsure whether what he was doing was right or wrong.
Since he had already agreed, there was no turning back now.
A promise made was a promise to be kept.
“Take a seat for a moment, I’ll make a phone call.” Chairman Bi said, then stood up and walked towards his study.
After Chairman Bi had left, Ye Mai also looked at Tangyu with a bizarre expression, thumbs up, and said, “Tangyu, you’re incredible, only you would dare to refuse Chairman Bi so directly.
I really don’t understand, with such a great position on the table, why you don’t want it.
Life is but a brief few decades, I don’t believe you truly want to live a mediocre life.
You have abilities beyond the ordinary, you were born to accomplish great things—a king destined for greatness.
Mediocrity can’t satisfy you, just as the sky cannot confine an eagle.
I had thought you were meant to be the leader of traditional medicine, that under your guidance it would prosper, reaching the status it deserves.
I was thinking, if I could spend my life achieving something grand under your leadership, then my life would not have been in vain.”
“Now you know you were wrong, I’m not as grand as you think.” Tangyu shook his head.
Ye Mai said, “No, I think I was right.
It’s just that you don’t want to do it.
If you wanted to, I believe you could absolutely make it happen.
If you want to do something, you’ll do it well—it’s something I really admire about you.
Although I don’t know what other important things you have to attend to, I think saving traditional medicine is also very important, very meaningful.
Maybe you should reconsider it, we would all follow you.
Actually, this time, it’s not just you joining the traditional medicine hospital, we’ll all be joining as well, serving as doctors, of course.
Ha-ha, you’re the director and we’re the doctors; you’ll be our leader from now on.”
Tangyu laughed, “You’d make a good doctor; it’s time for you to practice what you’ve learned.”
“Tangyu, you’re truly an oddball, the strangest person I’ve ever met,” Bi Wanting suddenly said.
With a smile, Tangyu said, “That’s because you’ve met too few people.
The world is full of wonders.
If you find me strange, then you’ve really never seen a truly strange person.”
“Perhaps,” Bi Wanting said, looking at Tangyu.
“Ha-ha, Tangyu, I guess this is called having a unique personality.
I find you odd too, but maybe that’s just who you are.
Perhaps, the true experts are all like you,” Ye Mai said.
Tangyu smiled, noncommittally.
The trio chatted idly for a while until Chairman Bi returned and said to Tangyu, “I’ve made a phone call to the higher-ups.
Although the conversation wasn’t very pleasant, they finally agreed to your request.
I’ll make arrangements for you immediately; you can take up the position tomorrow.
Of course, I’ll accompany you there.”
“Tomorrow, isn’t that too soon?
I’m not ready yet,” Tangyu said, slightly taken aback.
“What’s there to prepare for?
It’s not like a girl crossing the flower bridge,” Ye Mai said.
“What I mean is I haven’t arranged the work at hand yet.
Leaving in such haste, wouldn’t that be too irresponsible?” Tangyu said.
Chairman Bi nodded and said, “Alright then, arrange your affairs first, and then call me.
I’ll take you over then.”
“Okay, I’ll get it done as quickly as possible,” Tangyu said.
“By the way, Chairman Bi, I have another small request.
You should know I’ve been working as the school doctor at Linshan Middle School, going there one day a week.
So, I’ll continue to go to Linshan Middle School every Monday.
I hope you can understand this.”
“I understand, completely understand.
Once you’re the director, you’ll have full authority over the traditional medicine hospital, everything will be up to you.
Do whatever you wish, no need to ask my opinion,” Chairman Bi said.
Tangyu curled his lips into a smile, “That’s good, what I love most is freedom.”
A nominal director, I’ll just reluctantly do the job for a month or two.
“By the way, Tangyu, I heard that the Minister of State Security wanted to invite you to join them but you declined?” Chairman Bi suddenly asked.
Tangyu nodded, “Yes, I’m not interested.”
Ye Mai tore at his mouth, looking utterly stunned, “Freak, you’re too much, being with you feels like shortening my lifespan by years.
Facing such shocks daily, I feel like I might develop heart problems.
The Ministry of State Security—the legendary and mysterious place, a place of honor, the dream of countless people—rejected again by you, Tangyu.”
Seeing Ye Mai’s shocked expression, Tangyu patted his shoulder, “You don’t understand.”
“Tangyu, Minister He came to me yesterday, had a lengthy talk with me.
I know I’m not suited for this, nor should I act as a go-between, but duty called, and I need to fulfill it.
I’m simply conveying Minister He’s intentions; he’s still very keen on having you join the Ministry of State Security and has promised to meet all your conditions.
Don’t be in a rush to refuse, just hear out this old man a little longer.
You probably have a general idea of what the Ministry of State Security entails.
The value you possess is immeasurable, and their interest in you is evident.
If you joined them, you would surely be valued and given a very high position, an immeasurable future.
Of course, joining doesn’t necessarily mean giving up your current life.
Minister He also made this clear to me: if you joined, you wouldn’t have to move to Capital City; you could just stay in Donglin City,” Chairman Bi said.
Tangyu still shook his head, “Regardless of what it is, I won’t join the Ministry of State Security.
I don’t want to go into the reasons.”
“Okay, fine, I understand.
I’ve passed on the message.
The decision is yours to make.
It’s not something for me to worry about; let Minister He deal with this headache,” Chairman Bi said.
If Ye Mai had a stone in his hand, he probably felt an irresistible urge to throw it at Tangyu’s head, so exasperating was the situation.
It’s just too embarrassing to watch.
What followed was a casual chat, the lunch wasn’t particularly extravagant, but everyone ate happily and relaxed.
When not discussing serious matters, President Bi was quite an amiable old man.
After lunch, Ye Mai wanted to hang out with Tangyu, but Tangyu didn’t dare to go out, fearing that he’d be surrounded like a giant panda wherever he went.
Moreover, he had to work in the afternoon, so Tangyu bid farewell and returned to Linshan Middle School, with Ye Mai acting as his driver, of course.
“Director Tang, we’re at the school.
From now on, I’m your personal driver, ready to serve at your beck and call,” Ye Mai said with a smile.
Tangyu glared at Ye Mai and said irritably, “I can’t afford a young master chauffeur like you.
I’m off.”
“I’m serious.
If you need a ride, just call me.
I’ll be at your service 24/7,” Ye Mai said.
“You’re not a beauty.
What makes you think I’m so keen on you?” Tangyu said, and then walked towards the school without looking back, leaving Ye Mai with a look of frustration.
Was this discrimination?
So what if he wasn’t a beauty?
He was still a number one handsome guy, wasn’t he?
It was only one-thirty, with class starting at two, leaving half an hour before class.
Returning to the infirmary this early felt somewhat boring.
After pondering a bit, Tangyu decided to give Mo Xiaoqing a surprise.
Walking along the tranquil campus path, the leaves on both sides rustled gently with the wind.
“Hmm.” Suddenly, Tangyu had a feeling; his gaze swept quickly in a direction and he saw a figure swiftly disappearing behind a building.
Tangyu thought to himself, “Someone is following me, or perhaps—has been waiting here for me, and it’s an expert at that, managing to escape my notice.
It took me this long to detect them, their concealment skills are indeed impressive.
Plus, I sensed a hint of murderous intent; clearly, they are after me.
Could it be that an assassin from the Dark Soul Organization is seeking revenge?
No, if they were from Dark Soul, they would have taken direct action against me, and assassins typically prefer to use guns.
Moreover, Dark Soul doesn’t know it was me who killed their people.”
Dismissing the thought, Tangyu decided not to dwell on it and let whoever it was follow him; if they wanted to kill him, they would definitely make a move.
Once they attacked, he would find out what they were all about.
He arrived at Mo Xiaoqing’s dormitory door, which was closed.
It was quiet inside, so Mo Xiaoqing must have been napping.
Images of her in pajamas involuntarily popped into Tangyu’s mind, followed by more…
intimate scenarios…
He knocked on the door and heard Mo Xiaoqing’s voice from inside, “Who is it?”
“Delivery,” Tangyu changed his voice to say.
“Oh, just a moment,” came Mo Xiaoqing’s voice.
Tangyu smiled to himself; this girl was so easy to fool.
She actually believed him when he said he was delivering a package.
Soon, Mo Xiaoqing came to open the door, wearing an overcoat.
She cracked the door open, and upon seeing Tangyu standing there smiling at her, she was taken aback and let out a scream, obviously surprised.
“Don’t scream, I’m not a ghost.
Is there a need to shriek just because you see me?” Tangyu said.
“But you said you were delivering something,” Mo Xiaoqing said.
“Yeah, I’m the delivery.
I’ve delivered myself.
How’s that, want to sign for me?” Tangyu said.
“Uh…
come in, quickly,” Mo Xiaoqing said, inviting Tangyu inside.
With a visitor, Mo Xiaoqing naturally couldn’t go back to sleep.
“How does someone so busy like you find time to visit me?” Mo Xiaoqing asked as she poured a glass of water for Tangyu.
“I missed you,” Tangyu said.
Mo Xiaoqing’s eyes widened slightly in surprise, caught off guard by his statement, which struck deep within her.
She had even longed to hear those words, but when she actually did, she was taken aback.
“Ha, I was back at school a bit early, and since I had nothing much to do, I decided to come and see you,” Tangyu said.
That brought Mo Xiaoqing back to reality, feeling a slight sense of disappointment.
She had hoped he genuinely missed her.
How could that be, huh.
“You sit for a while, I’ll go change my clothes,” Mo Xiaoqing said.
“Hmm,” Tangyu nodded.
As she mentioned changing clothes, the image of Mo Xiaoqing standing completely candid before him flashed through his mind, stirring a heat within Tangyu and almost inciting him to do something earth-shattering.