Chapter 44

Lin Xiaoqing had missed Wu Potian for many years. Now that they were finally together, she was deeply in love and did not want to part from him. When she heard Wu Potian’s words, she hesitated for a moment before finally mustering the courage to say to him, "Potian! I live on the ninth floor. Why don’t you come up for a while?"

As the words left her lips, a blush instantly spread across her face, and she shyly tugged at the hem of her skirt, unable to face Wu Potian.

When Wu Potian heard Lin Xiaoqing’s invitation, he felt as if his mind had frozen. He was very clear that if he accepted, something might happen between them that night. Although he was in the prime of his youth and Lin Xiaoqing’s beauty was extremely alluring, he ultimately resisted the temptation in his heart and smiled at her, saying, "Xiaoqing! It’s already very late. If I don’t go back soon, my mother will probably call to check on me."

After extending her invitation, Lin Xiaoqing’s heart raced, and she became incredibly nervous. Wu Potian’s response was completely unexpected. She hadn’t thought that he would refuse her invitation without hesitation. This made her extremely admiring of Wu Potian’s willpower, but she also felt a bit disappointed.

However, Lin Xiaoqing was a woman of great sensitivity and quickly understood Wu Potian’s thoughts. A smile free of any resentment bloomed on her delicate face, and she replied gently and elegantly, "Since that’s the case, I won’t keep you. I’ll go up first. Give me a call when you get home."

Wu Potian watched as Lin Xiaoqing walked into the building. Only when he saw a light turn on in a window on the ninth floor did he turn and walk toward the entrance of the residential area.

The next morning, after Wu Potian returned from his morning exercise, he walked into the clinic. Wu Qingsheng, who was sitting at a table treating patients, said to him, "Xiao Tian! Last night I called your uncle and asked him about the examination time for the medical practice qualification. Your uncle just called back and said that this year’s exam is scheduled for next month, and it’s not in Hancheng. I’ve already had your uncle register you. Later, you should make a copy of your ID and take two-inch photos to the city committee to give to your uncle."

Wu Potian hadn’t expected the medical practice qualification exam to be held so soon, but this news was undoubtedly good for him. If he passed the exam and obtained the qualification, he could officially treat patients and earn their gratitude, which would help him advance from a junior doctor to a mid-level doctor and learn more advanced medical skills.

"Father! I understand. After breakfast, I’ll take the ID copy to Uncle."

Wu Qingsheng nodded when he heard Wu Potian’s response and instructed him, "Xiao Tian! After you give the ID copy to your uncle, remember to ask him to come over for dinner with your aunt tonight."

Around eight in the morning, Wu Potian took a bus to the Hancheng City Committee. When he reached the entrance, he took out his almost obsolete phone and dialed his uncle Deng Guohui’s number.

"Hello! Who is this?" A familiar voice immediately came from the phone.

Hearing his uncle’s greeting, Wu Potian quickly replied respectfully, "Uncle! Hello! It’s me, Xiao Tian. I’m at the entrance of the city committee. Where is your office? I’ll come up to find you."

Deng Guohui, hearing Wu Potian’s voice, answered warmly, "Xiao Tian! It’s you! My office is on the third floor, the second room on the right. The elevator doesn’t go there, so just take the stairs."

Wu Potian smiled and replied, "Uncle! I understand. I’ll come up now."

Following the directions, Wu Potian arrived at Deng Guohui’s office. He knocked on the door and, after opening it, saw Deng Guohui sitting at his desk. He smiled and asked, "Uncle! Am I disturbing your work?"

Deng Guohui, hearing Wu Potian’s familiar voice, instinctively looked up. Seeing Wu Potian walk in, he stood up from his desk and smiled, "Xiao Tian! You’re here!"

Deng Guohui looked at Wu Potian, who had walked up to him, and examined him for a moment before saying with a smile, "I can’t believe it’s been three years. Our Xiao Tian has grown into a handsome young man. Well done, well done!"

Hearing his uncle’s praise, Wu Potian blushed and handed the ID copy and photos to Deng Guohui, politely saying, "Uncle! Here are the ID copy and photos for registration. Also, my father asked me to invite you and Aunt to dinner tonight."

Deng Guohui, hearing Wu Potian’s words, took out a form from his drawer and said with a smile, "Xiao Tian! I’ve already spoken to the Health Bureau. Fill out this form first, and then we’ll take it to the Health Bureau later."

Wu Potian took the form from Deng Guohui, sat down at his desk, and carefully read through the content before starting to fill it out.

While Wu Potian was filling out the form, a middle-aged man holding his stomach and looking very uncomfortable walked into the office and sat down at a nearby desk, muttering to himself, "Why has my luck been so bad lately? I keep having diarrhea." He then took a bottle of medicine from his drawer, poured out a few black pills, and swallowed them.

Deng Guohui, who was standing next to Wu Potian, heard his colleague’s complaint and turned to look at him. Seeing his pained expression, he advised, "Old Jiang! Just taking anti-diarrheal medicine isn’t a solution. You should take a few days off and go to the hospital for a proper check-up."

Old Jiang, hearing Deng Guohui’s words, his face contorted with pain, immediately became angry and said, "Old Deng! Don’t mention the hospital. I’ve been to the hospital countless times, spent a lot of money, but it hasn’t helped at all."

Wu Potian, who was focused on filling out the form, heard the conversation and put down his pen. He looked at the middle-aged man sitting at the nearby desk and said, "Uncle! I’m also a doctor. If you trust me, let me take a look at you."