Chapter 1114: Chapter 1115: Let Me Broaden Your Horizons
Although the Medical Universityâs free clinic has been running for a while and many citizens come here for treatment, it has always been lukewarm. After all, the ones here are students, and even if there are some professors, they only provide guidance and donât actually treat patients, so itâs different from a formal hospital visit.
But ever since Song Xiaodong came, the acupuncture class obviously attracted many people seeking treatment. Reputation is really important. Now, many people know that the Medical Universityâs acupuncture is very skilled, which also extended the originally two-hour-long free clinic by an hour, and there are still people waiting in line.
In the end, they had to tell those people to come back next time for the free clinic, and only then did they leave reluctantly.
"Teacher Song, Iâm so tired, my legs are weak."
"Yeah, since arriving here, I havenât had a break. I gave acupuncture to twenty patients today."
"You only had twenty; I had twenty-five."
The students were all complaining of exhaustion, but in fact, their faces were all filled with excitement. Whatever they did, they sought approval from others, and clearly, they had gotten it. So no matter how hard or tiring it was, they were still happy.
Song Xiaodong laughed and said, "Now, with so many people letting you practice your acupuncture technique for free, this is a huge benefit for you. So stop complaining."
"Teacher Song, youâre really partial, look at Lu Yaobing, sheâs not tired at all. I saw you put your hand on her back several times. Did you use some special method?" some students began to ask.
Lu Yaobing said proudly, "Iâm the masterâs apprentice, of course, I have special treatment. You can just envy me."
"When can Teacher Song accept me as an apprentice too?"
Everyone was extremely envious. They all knew that Lu Yaobingâs acupuncture technique was now a level above theirs. Some illnesses they couldnât treat, Lu Yaobing could treat very well.
Song Xiaodong laughed and said, "That depends on your level of effort. Although I didnât say you could become my apprentice, if you work hard, I will certainly reward you."
"Oh yeah!" Everyone shouted excitedly. They took Song Xiaodongâs promise seriously. This teacher wasnât all talk; he would definitely follow through.
After everyone dispersed, Lu Yaobing still followed beside Song Xiaodong and said, "Master, are you going home again?"
Song Xiaodong shook his head and said, "Tonight I have to attend an event, Iâll go back tomorrow."
"So will you be staying here tonight?" Lu Yaobingâs eyes lit up.
"Yes, is there something you need to ask?" Song Xiaodong asked.
Lu Yaobing nodded repeatedly and said, "Master, I have some more questions Iâd like to ask you. If you have time tonight, could you give me some more guidance?"
"Oh, thatâs no problem. I havenât checked out of my room today, so Iâll stay there tonight. I think Iâll be back around nine. You can come find me then."
"Great!" Lu Yaobing nodded happily.
Song Xiaodong looked at Lu Yaobing, hesitated for a moment, and said, "How about this, Iâll take you to this event tonight too, so you can gain some experience. Later, when my apprentice goes out, it wouldnât be good if no one respects you."
"Yes, yes." Lu Yaobing nodded eagerly.
"Then letâs go," Song Xiaodong said with a slight smile.
Lu Yaobing immediately stepped forward and took Song Xiaodongâs arm.
The two went to get the car and then arrived at Jiahao Grand Hotel, a top five-star hotel in Ningjian Province, with quite high expenses, not affordable for ordinary people. When events were held here, even small companies couldnât afford it.
As Song Xiaodong entered the hotel with Lu Yaobing, she curiously asked, "Master, what kind of event is this today?"
"Actually, itâs not an important event, just a cocktail party, a gathering for some influential people in Ningjian Province to network. I usually donât attend such things, but since Iâm here this time, Iâm attending to give them some face."
"Giving them face? Master, doesnât that mean your status is much higher than the people here?"
Song Xiaodong smiled slightly and said, "Indeed, in Ningjian Province, thereâs no one whose status and position are higher than mine."
What Song Xiaodong said was bold and not his usual style. He said this deliberately to let Lu Yaobing know that being his apprentice, she also had enough capital and status, and she didnât need to look at othersâ faces.
After verifying Song Xiaodongâs invitation, the security personnel let him and Lu Yaobing enter.
Seeing the situation inside, Lu Yaobing felt a bit nervous and shrank back to Song Xiaodongâs side, saying, "Master, this cocktail is really high-end. Those women are all wearing dresses, and we... weâre too casual."
Song Xiaodong smiled slightly and said, "A personâs status and position arenât proven just by a set of clothes."
"Oh..." Seeing Song Xiaodongâs composed smile, Lu Yaobing also straightened her back. If her master wasnât afraid, she had nothing to fear either. Besides, her master had said that his status here was unmatched, so she couldnât embarrass him.
"Hey! Lu Yaobing!" a man called out, quickly walking towards Lu Yaobing.
"Ah! Itâs Chen Xuedong." Lu Yaobing was also slightly surprised.
Chen Xuedong looked at Lu Yaobing with fervent eyes and said, "Itâs me, indeed. I really didnât expect to see you at this cocktail party."
"Iâm just here to gain some experience with my teacher." Lu Yaobing smiled at Chen Xuedong, not letting go of Song Xiaodongâs arm.
Chen Xuedong frowned slightly and asked, "Teacher? A teacher from our school?"
Lu Yaobing replied, "Yes, this is Teacher Song from our acupuncture class."
Chen Xuedong nodded, showing a hint of unconcern about Song Xiaodongâs identity. Although he was also a Medical University student and was about to graduate soon, considering his Chen familyâs status in Ningjian, he wouldnât pay attention to a teacher even if he were just starting university.
"Yaobing, we havenât had much interaction during university, but Iâve always paid attention to you. Itâs a coincidence meeting you now, so do I have a chance to be your boyfriend?"
Chen Xuedong seemingly spoke sincerely, but there was an undeniable tone in his words. He was confident that with his family background and status, Lu Yaobing had no reason not to agree to be his girlfriend.