Chapter 682: Chapter 683: Destroying Her (3)
"What are you talking about, Elder Yu? You are a pillar of our traditional Chinese medicine community, who would dare look down on you."
The professor in charge wore a flattering expression, "Itâs just that this student of mine is young and naive. She probably got overexcited at the prospect of becoming your disciple and spoke nonsense..."
Nianyang didnât want to beat around the bush and directly interrupted, "Professor, I wasnât speaking nonsense. I truly donât want to become your disciple. Thank you for thinking of me though."
Guan Xue snapped back to reality and glared venomously at Nianyang, this despicable girl, what she dreamed of getting yet couldnât, was treated by her as if it were worthless!
Enraged, she gritted her teeth, "Chu Nianyang, stop pretending to be so high and mighty. If you didnât want to become a disciple, why were you competing with me earlier? Arenât you just playing Elder Yu for a fool?"
Nianyang slightly curled her lips, "Earlier, if I didnât compete, you said I didnât respect Elder Yu. Then when I did, you said I was looking down on him. No matter what I do, thereâs always something to say."
Guan Xue was at a loss for words.
Nianyang smiled, "Besides, thereâs no rule that says participating in the assessment means you must become a disciple. Iâm just contributing to the research groupâs development at school with my own effort as a student, nothing more, and Iâm not interested in anything else."
"What a bold statement!" Elder Yu, unable to hold back, said, "Chu, your medical skills are indeed remarkable, but donât you think youâre too arrogant for your age? I want to accept you as my disciple because I see potential in you. Becoming my disciple has many benefits. Itâs far more meaningful than aimlessly following a schedule every day. Are you sure you want to miss out on this opportunity?"
The surroundings fell silent as everyone awaited Nianyangâs response.
Elder Yuâs words were already a humble invitation for Nianyang to become his disciple. If Nianyang were just being difficult, she would have shown tact by now.
But as it turned out, people were overthinking it. Nianyang displayed her lack of sensibility to the fullest, and with a slight smile, she said, "Elder Yu, you are indeed a significant figure. Becoming your disciple would undoubtedly be beneficial and offer more medical knowledge."
Elder Yu thought Nianyang was about to compromise, showing a âyouâve come to your sensesâ expression.
In the next second, Nianyang coldly said, "Itâs just unfortunate that I have already taken a master, and one disciple cannot serve two masters. Thatâs the rule in the martial world, so itâs regrettable."
Such an outstanding talent had already taken a master?
Elder Yu frowned, "Who is your master?"
Why is this old man reacting so strongly?
Nianyang felt a bit uncomfortable, her tone was indifferent, "My master is a folk doctor, an old traditional Chinese medicine practitioner from my rural hometown."
Elder Yuâs eyes flashed with disdain, "Just a folk practitioner? Your master and I are not on the same level, so it doesnât count as formal. Even if you take me as your master, it wonât be affected. I believe you have some sense in you."
Nianyang felt entirely uncomfortable with the tone and retorted, "Elder Yu, you are also an elder in traditional Chinese medicine, you should understand that medical skill knows no status. As long as it can save people, that makes a good doctor. My master may not be as famous as you, but I believe being able to heal patients makes a good doctor, and I highly respect my master."
"You mean you donât want to become my disciple?"
Elder Yuâs face was darkened; it was the first time he had been so bluntly disrespected by a junior.
Nianyang apologized, "Elder Yuâs reputation is widespread, and I believe with just one word from you, countless students would rush for the opportunity, so you donât really need to trouble yourself over someone as insignificant as me!"
"Fine, very fine indeed!"
Elder Yu glared at Nianyang for a few moments, then casually pointed at Guan Xue,
"Since sheâs unwilling, then you can become my disciple!"
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