Chapter 66 - Hospital Director

The taxi passed by Songshans First School before stopping in front of Scholarsea Bookstore. The bookstore wasnt far from the school; he could walk to class after tfinishing with the books.

Lin Yi paid the driver and made his way into Scholarsea. He went to one of the staff for questions, and started walking to the medical section.

There werent a lot of people in the bookstore, and lesser still in the medical section. There was only one scholar looking elder flipping through one of the books as he stood in front of the bookcases.

Lin Yi searched through the categories until finding what he wanted- a book detailing the rarer Eastern medicines. Huaijuns injuries were extremely complex, his bodily functions all messed up from the sedative painkillers hed been taking. Lin Yi had no idea why the guy was still alive- Huaijuns family background mustve gotten him other masters of medicine, probably confused at the condition as well.

You interested in Eastern medicine, young man? The scholarly looking old man had arrived beside Lin Yi, starting a conversation with him upon seeing what Lin Yi was reading.

I have some background with it. Lin Yi nodded, smiling.

Are you a medical student? What university are you in? The scholar continued.

Nope, Im from Songshans First School. Lin Yi replied. He didnt mind the old guy- he could see that he was a genuine academic. Lin Yi wouldnt have responded at all if the man was after something, like the scammers back on the train.

Oh? A high school student? The scholar was taken by surprise- he didnt expect a man so young to be interested in something like medicine! There were plenty of medical students in college who went through medical books simply for the sake of their exams, but a lot of them werent actively seeking information on Eastern medicine the way Lin Yi was. Guan Xuemin had been searching for a pupil all these years who would inherit his mantle, but to no avail Until now.

There were medical students well read in Eastern medicine, but the vast majority tended to lean towards the Western counterpart. Reading into Eastern medicine was for broadening the span of their knowledge in those cases- they never considered it to be related to their careers as doctors, after all. This disappointed Guan Xuemin to a great extent.

The pupil he seeked needed to have genuine interest in Eastern medicine- what was the point of handing his mantle over if the pupil preferred Western medicine as the superior of the two?

Young man, which do you think is stronger- Eastern or Western medicine? Xuemin couldnt hold the question in anymore.

They both have their strong points, but I prefer Eastern medicine. Lin Yi said as he closed the book, pulling out another one from the bookcase. Western medicine deals with whats on the outside, but Eastern medicine tackles the problem internally, at its core. In some cases you can only deal with the core after curing the external sickness, but it still remains that the core has to be cured, for the patient to be cured.

Lin Yis statement seemed ambiguous, but it was what Guan Xuemin wanted to hear- he wasnt stubbornly fixated on Eastern medicine and against Western medicine, either. Quite the contrary, he was very well versed in Western medicine as well. Both had their pros and cons- combining them into a complementary unison was the strongest approach to a genuine cure.

Are you interested in applying to a medical college? Xuemin asked. He was starting to take a liking to the kid.

Uh Never thought that far before Depends on my parents I guess. It was the truth. This wasnt something for Lin Yi to decide- the task was for Old Lin and Chu Pengzhan. Though, hed be packing for home rather than thinking about what college to go to, should the chairman decide to fire him.

I see Xuemin couldnt help but feel a bit disappointed at Lin Yis words, but he wasnt ready to give someone so rare up, just like that. He pulled out his card and handed it to Lin Yi. Heres my card, young man- you can talk it over with your parents if youre interested in a medical path. Im able to have things set up and prepared for you, should you wish.

Lin Yi wasnt expecting this kind of development, but he took the card regardless.

Guan Xuemin, Director of Songshans First Hospital.

This man was indeed able to set things up for him- even a department head in Songshans First Hospital was more than powerful enough for that, let alone the director of the hospital.

Of course. Lin Yi wasnt planning on pursuing a medical career, but maintained his courtesy regardless.

Dont hesitate to give me a call, as well, should any problems involving Eastern medicine arise. Id be glad to help. Xuemin hadnt achieved his objective for getting himself an inheritor, but he still looked forward to Lin Yis calls.

Thanks, Director Guan. Lin Yi nodded in response.

Xuemin had other matters to attend to. He picked up a stack of books hed picked out, and left.

Lin Yi didnt think much of the little episode. After all, there wasnt anyone on Old Lins level, in terms of medical prowess. Hed heard about a story of when Old Lin was young- hed point out a couple of things and offer some advice to a common Eastern doctor, and that very doctor would go on to become an absolute master.

Although, the story did come from Old Lins own drunk mouth, so the truth of it wasnt guaranteed. What Lin Yi had learned from his old man, however, spoke volumes.

Lin Yi put the books back, having learned what hed come for. Buying books like that and bringing them back to school would bring him too much attention, and Lin Yi would rather not be in that sort of position.

It was most likely impossible at this point, however, not after what hed done this morning. Everyone knew who he was by now.

Lin Yi bought some fruits from a stall on his way back- the cafeteria might be empty already.

He then made his way to class directly, opening the door only to see Mengyao and Yushu watching Pleasant Goat and Bad Bad Wolf in their seats again. Yushu noticed Lin Yi, giving him a glance before poking a finger into Mengyao.

Mengyao raised her head for a look as well, before turning her attention back to the mp4. Lin Yi didnt pay them any more attention either as he walked to his seat, as well.

Hey, Yao Yao, Shield Guys back! He doesnt look hurt or anything. Yushu had expected more physically violent interrogation, from what shed read in her novels.

Hmph, as if Song Lingshan would do anything to her precious Lin Yi. Shes gotta be the one who let Lin Yi back out so fast. Mengyao said with a curl of her lips, seemingly displeased at how fast Lin Yi returned.

Heh You think maybe they did that in the police station? Yushu grinned wickedly as her imagination got to work.

Thats vulgar, Shu. Mengyao said with a frown. Please, dont put that disgusting image in my head- I dont wanna throw up.

The words throw up reminded Yushu of the whole saliva incident, where Mengyao had multiple tastes of Lin Yis saliva. A soft chuckle escaped her lips.