Chapter 144: Chapter 144: Someone Has Taken a Fancy to Qin Yue (Please Subscribe)
Zhang Youfu is going on TV?
Is he really that awesome?!
Chen Cang thought about this and couldnât help but feel a twinge of jealousy, wondering when he himself might have the honor of appearing on television.
He thought about how his father, Chen Dahai, would definitely buy two jin of bulk white wine, call over some old friends, cook up a few of his best dishes, and have a bragging fest!
The old saying goes, âThirty years on, we admire the father for the son, and thirty years later, the son for the father.â
I he greatest hope in Chen Dahaiâs life was his two sons, and his greatest pride, too.
After hanging up the phone, Chen Cang added Zhang Youfuâs WeChat and sent over the PPT.
Walking on the road and feeling bored, Chen Cang curiously checked out Zhang Youfuâs Moments.
He was instantly taken aback. In his mind, a doctorâs Moments should look like this: the latest guideline released, an upcoming conference, crowdfunding for someoneâ¦
But Zhang Youfuâs Moments looked like this:
âWhen full, nothing tastes good: Attach picture: Australian lobstersâ¦â
âOne must not let oneself down: Attach picture: Chengyang Lake hairy crabsâ¦â
âLife requires a sense of ritual, Attach picture: Some high-class Japanese cuisineâ¦â
âCelebrating the 22nd wedding anniversary with my wife: Attach picture: Sanyaâs Ends of the Earthâ¦â
âMy son has learned how to fly a plane, and as an old driver, Iâm really relieved: Attach picture: Some U.S. civilian flight training groundâ¦â
This must be what a winner in life looks like, right?
Chen Cang felt that to live like Director Zhang, one must truly know how to enjoy life.
Showcasing delicious food, affection, and his son every other day, heâs really a show-offâ¦
With new posts every day, Chen Cang was about to exit when he suddenly saw another update from Zhang Youfu:
âAir, Iâm going on TV tomorrow, feeling a bit nervous. Should I wear a black tie or a red one?â
Chen Cang:â¦
Zhang Youfu and Li Baoshan are completely different kinds of people, with entirely different attitudes towards life, styles of dealing with things, and so on, a whole ten-year gap between them. Their outlook on life is worlds apart.
In comparison, Chen Cang envied Zhang Youfu even more, because he could live life as he pleased, not needing his children to tirelessly strive for prestigious schools. Instead, when their test scores were average, he could offer them the opportunity to study abroad, working hard to expand their channels and resources.
There really arenât many in the medical circle who dare to post on Moments so freely; most are the type who earn money and spend it in secret. Openly showing off on Moments like Director Zhang is indeed rare.
But Chen Cang felt it wasnât about showing off; it was a lifestyle, regardless of right or wrong. He was quite envious, anyway.
After all, the man hadnât stolen or robbed. He earned his money with his skills. Wasnât he allowed to enjoy life?
Doctors reaching the level of a senior attending physician would be at a well-off standard of living, and as a director, they would be part of the middle-income group. Including his skills with the scalpel, someone like Zhang Youfu should be making about one million a year, a big shot in the field of liver transplant surgery in Dongyang Province.
To earn money through hardship and spend it in joy â doctors are usually too busy to even spend their money, but Zhang Youfu really knows how to live.
After leaving the hospital at noon, Qin Yue hurried to the Dongyang Medical University.
She was very concerned about the article, knowing that publishing a high-impact SCI paper would no doubt be a great benefit for her future development.
Wu Xueyuâs family lived in the residential building on the campus of Dongyang Medical Universityâan old campus lush with trees and blooming flowers, where the foliage just managed to shield the sunlight as she walked through.
Qin Yue wasnât sure why Professor Wu had asked her to visit his home at this time. It was noon, and she worried about imposing.
After knocking, Wu Xueyu opened the door, and, seeing Qin Yue, he smiled and said, âLittle Qin is here, come in for lunch.â
Qin Yue felt somewhat awkward. Would it be proper to refuse?
Clearly, it wouldnât be proper. But not refusing felt a bit embarrassing, too.
Wu Xueyuâs wife, seeing Qin Yue, hurriedly smiled and said to her son, âLittle Wu, fetch some slippers for Little Qin.â
The warm hospitality of the family left Qin Yue feeling flattered.
Sitting at the dining table, Wu Xueyu said with a smile, âLittle Qin, donât be shy at home. I had a great relationship with your teacher when we were young!â
Wu Xueyu was lean and wore gold-rimmed glasses, which gave him a cultured appearance. His wife was also a professor at Dongyang Medical University and the head of gynecology at Dongda Second Hospital. Her name was Zhang Jinfen.
Although Zhang Jinfen might not be considered very beautiful, her warmth radiated when she smiled. With her hair up and an apron wrapped around her, she looked less like a department head and more like a housewife.
Zhang Jinfen placed some food on Qin Yueâs plate, smiling as she said, âLittle Qin, Iâve read your paper too. Itâs really quite insightful and innovative! Plus, itâs practical. The research topic is very valuable. Truly a case of âthe student surpassing the masterâ!â
Qin Yue laughed shyly, âProfessor Zhang, donât praise me too much. Iâm going to become conceited.â
Zhang Jinfen suddenly laughed out loud, âOh, what are you calling me professor for? Just call me Auntie. I often deal with your dad, too. I just didnât expect the Dean Qin to have such a lovely and likeable daughter. Auntie doesnât have a daughter, so Iâve always liked girls. Theyâre not like boys who never care for home and donât know how to be considerate!â
At this, Zhang Jinfen suddenly slapped her forehead, âOh my, look at me getting all excited and forgetting to introduce you. This is my son, Wu Zhe. He just finished his Ph.D. this year. His advisor wanted to keep him at Xiehe, but his father and I wanted him to come back. After all, heâs our only child. Besides, Dongyang isnât bad, right?â
Qin Yue nodded, âBrother Wu is really impressive!â
Wu Zhe smiled, âJust call me Wu Zhe. Youâre quite remarkable, too a masterâs degree from Xiangya. Actually, you could have continued straight to a Ph.D.
Why didnât you have Professor Xu keep you for a doctorate?â
Qin Yue giggled, âIâm not one for great ambitions. I just want to start working soon, fulfill my parentsâ wishes of marrying off and having grandchildren early.â
After they had chatted for a while, Zhang Jinfen suddenly asked with a smile, âLittle Qin, do you have a partner yet?â
Qin Yue shook her head, âNot yet. Iâm quite busy every day in the emergency department at the provincial Second Hospital, no time for that.â
Zhang Jinfenâs eyes lit up, âHehe, yes, studying medicine is indeed busy and tiring. The circle is small, and before you know it, the years have passed.â
After eating, Wu Xueyu turned to Qin Yue and said, âLittle Qin, come to the study with me. I was thinking over the translation I finished for you yesterday, there are some issues, and we need to make some revisions.â
Qin Yue nodded and followed Wu Xueyu into the study.
Zhang Jinfen then pulled her son aside and whispered with a suggestive smirk, âLittle Zhe? What do you think? Do you like her?â
Wu Zhe became visibly embarrassed, âAlright⦠Mom! This, are you preparing for a side job as a matchmaker upon retirement or what?â
Zhang Jinfen immediately glared at Wu Zhe, âYou rascal, youâre already 30! Still no partner.. If Iâm not worried, who will be?â