Xinyan was able to take the exam at the medical school thanks to Mr. Du pulling some strings. If she passed todayâs exam, she could decide her own class schedule as long as she attended exams on time.
This was a special arrangement Mr. Du had secured for her.
However, the medical school didnât expect that Mr. Du wasnât exaggerating at all.
When they saw Xinyanâs test papers, they almost wanted her to transfer departments.
Once the matter was settled, Mr. Du was in such a good mood after knowing the results that he wouldnât let go of the phone.
Close to noon, Du Lingyun called, "Mom, why canât I get through to the home phone?"
Cheng Liying heard her daughterâs words, "Your dadâs been hogging the phone all morning, itâs no wonder you couldnât get through."
Du Lingyun was a bit puzzled, "What do you mean?"
Cheng Liying, feeling a sense of pride, said, "Xinyan passed the medical schoolâs exam. Canât your dad share the news with others? That wouldnât be him."
Upon hearing this, Du Lingyun said, "Really, this little girl Xinyan is truly amazing. Itâs normal for Dad to want to boast."
Saying this, both mother and daughter laughed.
After Cheng Liying laughed enough, she asked, "Lingyun, did you call for something?"
Only then did Du Lingyun remember her business, "Mom, ever since my in-laws drank the medicinal wine I brought back, their health has improved a lot. My father-in-law asked me to call home to say thank you.
Also, I sent a few packages back, all local specialties here, so you all can try them. Thereâs a small package specifically for Yanyan. Iâm calling to let you know."
Cheng Liying laughed, "As long as it works, weâre all family. Why be so polite?"
Du Lingyun playfully said, "Mom, itâs my in-lawsâ intention. Just accept it..."
She originally wanted to say more, but someone called her, "Mom, I have something to do here, so I wonât tell you more. Iâll hang up first."
Cheng Liying knew it was work hours, "Okay, go ahead and be busy. Thank your in-laws for me."
After hanging up the phone, she finally left the courtyard.
Mr. Du, sitting on a rocking chair under the tree, asked, "Was that Lingyunâs call?"
Cheng Liying nodded, "Yes, Lingyun said the medicinal wine she brought over worked well. Her in-laws prepared some things and let Lingyun send them back to us. We should remember to receive them. Also, thereâs a package specifically for Yanyan."
After hearing this, Mr. Du said, "Alright, when the things arrive, distribute them. Let Yanyan come and pick hers up."
Cheng Liying responded, "Got it."
However, thinking of something, she said irritably, "Youâre happy, but Yanyan will be exhausted. Thereâs no mentor like you."
Mr. Du stopped reading his book and retorted, "What do you know? If you donât learn things while youâre young, where will you find the energy after entering society?
You know Xinyanâs learning ability very well. I know she can handle it, thatâs why I did this.
Of course, I have my selfish motivations too. With Xinyanâs talent, I donât want her to waste it, nor do I want her to face situations in the future where she canât perform surgery independently."
Cheng Liying, feeling skeptical, said, "So you made a bet with them on purpose to trap Xinyan. Is this how a mentor should act?"
Mr. Du closed the book in his hand, "I admit that this matter wasnât fair since I didnât get Xinyanâs consent before pushing her out there, but for her future, it might not be a bad thing."
Having lived with her husband for so many years, Cheng Liying knew what he meant, "Hopefully, Yanyan will understand your intentions."