Chapter 104: I Provide the Funds, You Provide the Effort

Watching Zhang Shen shake his head, Jiang Muyun nearly burst out laughing.

“Right here!”

Jiang Muyun pointed, and Zhang Shen followed her gesture, realizing it was the first turn by the school gate. Zhang Shen was almost angry enough to spit blood—this little girl was truly infuriating. If he ever got the chance, he’d be sure to teach her a lesson.

After that, Zhang Shen was spared further teasing from Jiang Muyun.

Meanwhile, Mu Qiao quickly drove to Zheng Tiande’s house.

At this moment, Zheng Tiande and his daughter Zheng Ke had already been waiting at the door for quite some time.

As soon as Zhang Shen stepped out of the car, Zheng Tiande hurried over, greeting him warmly: “Divine Doctor, why are you so late? Had I known, I would have sent a car to fetch you.”

Hearing Zheng Tiande’s words, Zhang Shen was quick to agree. After all, he’d much rather take a taxi in the future than ride in Jiang Muyun’s car.

“Divine Doctor!”

It was Zheng Tiande’s daughter, Zheng Ke, who spoke.

Seeing Zheng Ke looking so healthy, Zhang Shen knew her illness had been cured.

“Ke, your recovery is impressive, but since you’ve only recently recovered from a serious illness, you must be careful and get plenty of rest.”

“Mm!”

Usually reserved and shy, Zheng Ke seemed particularly close to Zhang Shen, much to Zheng Tiande’s delight.

“Divine Doctor, you don’t know how much Ke has missed you while you’ve been at school. Today, Xiaorong said she’d come over to discuss your future after graduation, so I made sure to invite you.”

Hearing that Wei Xiaorong and Zheng Tiande were already planning his future, Zhang Shen could hardly believe it. After all, he had made a mess of this morning’s exam—if he tried to pass with that, it would be a long shot.

“Ke, it’s been so long and you didn’t even think to greet me!”

As Zhang Shen pondered his graduation, Jiang Muyun, having just gotten out of the car, suddenly felt like a fifth wheel and gave a little huff toward Zheng Ke.

Zheng Ke recognized Jiang Muyun’s “ploy” but didn’t have the heart to expose her.

“Oh dear, our little Yun is upset. Alright, I’ll buy you some candy later, okay?”

“I don’t want your candy.”

Jiang Muyun turned her head away.

“Then what do you want?” Zheng Ke continued to coax her gently.

After a moment’s hesitation, Jiang Muyun answered, “Um… I haven’t decided yet!”

Zheng Ke could only surrender to this young lady, but after all, Jiang Muyun had run around and cared for her during her illness.

“Fine, let me know when you decide. I’ll make it happen.”

“Deal!”

With Zheng Ke’s promise, Jiang Muyun finally smiled. Yet to Zhang Shen, that smile seemed somewhat unsettling.

Just then, Wei Xiaorong’s car pulled into Zheng Tiande’s driveway.

Wei Xiaorong got out and headed straight toward the group.

Knowing Wei Xiaorong was here for him, Zhang Shen took the opportunity to compliment her appearance.

“Director Wei, your hair accessory and that long dress are absolutely stunning!”

Wei Xiaorong was naturally pleased by the compliment. But Zhang Shen hadn’t expected his flattery would benefit someone else as well.

“Divine Doctor, you certainly have good taste. This dress was a gift from Mr. Zheng.”

Only now did Zhang Shen realize why Zheng Tiande’s gaze carried a special feeling earlier.

Wei Xiaorong and Zheng Tiande exchanged a glance but said nothing. Wei Xiaorong walked over to Zheng Ke, crouched beside her, and asked, “Ke, how are you?”

Zhang Shen could clearly see that Zheng Ke’s attitude toward Wei Xiaorong had fundamentally changed. Although she only nodded and replied with a faint “Mm!” Zhang Shen knew she had bravely taken her first step.

“Everyone, let’s go inside for a proper talk.”

Zheng Tiande understood his daughter’s change in attitude—since Zhang Shen’s advice, Ke was no longer so resistant to Wei Xiaorong. Lately, Wei Xiaorong had spent time with Ke every day, melting the ice in her heart.

When everyone was seated around the dining table, Zheng Tiande began to broach the subject.

“The real reason I invited everyone is simple: Director Wei has been thinking about Divine Doctor’s future after graduation, so we’re here to plan together.”

“You haven’t been at school long—are you really ready to graduate?”

Jiang Muyun couldn’t pass up the opportunity to jab at Zhang Shen. But Zhang Shen paid her no mind; his focus was on whether Wei Xiaorong’s proposed future matched his own wishes.

With Zheng Tiande now handing the conversation over, Wei Xiaorong took a sip of water and began, “It’s not exactly a grand plan, just a suggestion. If Divine Doctor doesn’t want to work at a hospital after graduation, he could consider starting his own practice…”

Before Wei Xiaorong could finish, Zheng Tiande interjected, “That’s a great idea! How about I provide the funding, and Divine Doctor brings the expertise? What do you think?”

Zhang Shen felt embarrassed—this would be a business with no investment on his part.

“I really couldn’t accept that, Mr. Zheng.”

“Divine Doctor, please don’t say that. You cured Ke’s illness, and I’ve been looking for a way to repay you. You must agree to this.”

Wei Xiaorong suddenly spoke up, “After all these years, can you stop interrupting? I wasn’t finished!”

Zheng Tiande realized he and Zhang Shen were already planning ahead.

“In fact, there’s no need to seek outside funding. If your skills are strong, you’ll have your pick of hospitals in Yuehu City. But there’s one condition—you must graduate at the top of the class. Otherwise, Mr. Zheng may indeed need to generously sponsor you.”

“I believe in Divine Doctor—he’ll succeed!”

Zheng Ke blinked at Zhang Shen.

Yet before Zheng Ke finished, Wei Xiaorong’s next words stunned everyone.

“However, Principal Chen Rong said that Divine Doctor’s written exam results this time were quite poor—not even passing.”

“Impossible!”

Zheng Ke knew Wei Xiaorong wasn’t lying, but the news was anything but reassuring.