The Young Urban Doctor

Chapter 527: Chapter 527: Practice Makes Perfect
 

After getting away from Ouyang Huihui, Luo Ziling sneezed several times heavily.

“Who’s cursing me? It must be Ouyang Huihui,” Luo Ziling vigorously rubbed his nose and couldn’t help but murmur, “Women are really petty, I should be more careful in the future.”

The morning class was Advanced Mathematics, and Luo Ziling, who didn’t understand a thing, was still dazed in class. The series and calculus Mr. Wang talked about seemed like a book of secrets to him, utterly incomprehensible.

Drowsiness was irresistible, and in the end, he only managed to stay awake by sheer willpower, otherwise he really couldn’t have stopped himself from falling asleep.

If he fell asleep during Wang Tongshan’s Advanced Mathematics class, he might really anger the little old man, and even if Wang Tongshan didn’t explode on the spot, his impression of Luo Ziling would definitely suffer. Luo Ziling was acutely aware of this. However, his dazed expression still caught Mr. Wang’s attention. After the class, Wang Tongshan called Luo Ziling out of the classroom to inquire about his situation.

“Ziling, I don’t know what you think of my Advanced Mathematics class, but I noticed that you weren’t listening attentively during class. Do you not wish to attend my class, or is there another reason?” Wang Tongshan was straightforward, so he asked directly.

Luo Ziling hesitated for a moment, then answered truthfully, “I don’t understand it, because I’ve never studied Advanced Mathematics. I didn’t understand middle school or high school math either.”

Upon hearing this, Wang Tongshan was stunned. “Then how did you get into Yan University?”

“I was specially admitted!”

“Because of your medical talent?”

“Yes,” Luo Ziling didn’t deny, “My family wanted me to learn some Western medicine knowledge and get to know more about medical-related fields, so they sent me to study at the Medical University.”

“Then why didn’t you go to the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine?” The little old man asked like a nosy teenager, persistently probing.

“The people at the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine can’t teach me; I could teach them instead,” Luo Ziling said with pride, and then added, “That’s what my grandfather said.”

Wang Tongshan looked at Luo Ziling earnestly for a moment, then stopped asking any further questions and just patted him significantly on the shoulder, “Okay, I understand. When the exam comes up, um, just come to my office after the exam.”

Luo Ziling was very happy to hear that and immediately agreed, “Okay.”

“Actually, Advanced Mathematics isn’t that useful, at least for most people,” Wang Tongshan said a half-serious joke, “Every time I go to the market to buy groceries, I can’t out-calculate those women who only have an elementary school education, or even some who are completely illiterate, when it comes to prices like seven yuan and eighty cents per pound for five pounds and six liang. I have to pull out my phone and use a calculator to figure it out, but the sellers come up with the numbers instantly.”

“Heh,” Luo Ziling couldn’t help but laugh, “That really happens, I guess it’s a matter of practice makes perfect!”

“Just like those with master’s or doctoral degrees, their ability to treat patients isn’t as good as a medical student like you who hasn’t received his diploma yet. True masters are found among the common folks!” Wang Tongshan said, smiling, “What’s learned in the classroom is dead knowledge; it only comes alive when applied in life, in practice, especially for medical students. Your medical skills are impressive, your foundation solid. Study your professional courses well, master both traditional Chinese and Western medicine, and you will surely achieve great success. Congratulations in advance.”

“Thank you, Mr. Wang,” Luo Ziling expressed his sincere thanks.

“What about the thing I mentioned last time? How have you considered it?” Wang Tongshan brought up the matter they had discussed previously, “My friend’s friend, whose ancestors are also notable in the medical field, is very interested in your acupuncture skill and wants to exchange ideas and spar with you. If you’re interested and have the time, I can arrange a meeting for you.”

Seeing Luo Ziling hesitate, Wang Tongshan quickly added, “A medical exchange, sparring over medical skills can improve both parties. I hope you won’t refuse.”

“Alright,” this intrigued Luo Ziling, and he nodded in agreement, “Let’s talk about it after these two weeks. I’ve got quite a lot going on this half a month; I probably won’t have the time or energy.”

“Then I’ll let them know, and we can arrange a specific time later,” Wang Tongshan didn’t say anything further, just patted Luo Ziling on the shoulder and walked away.

But after a few steps, he stopped, turned to Luo Ziling, and said, “Your medical skills are indeed impressive. Those authorities in cardiovascular medicine all said you performed a miracle on me. Thanks to the follow-up rehabilitation treatment, I recovered much earlier than the average patient and didn’t suffer any sequelae. I’m very grateful to you. If I feel unwell next time, I’ll seek your treatment, and you can name your fee.”

Before Luo Ziling could reply, Wang Tongshan had already walked away.

Soon enough, Cao Jianhui and the other two emerged from some corner.

“Boss, what did Mr. Wang say to you?” Li Fuming was quick on his feet and rushed to Luo Ziling’s side before Cao Jianhui, asking curiously.

“Did he tell you he has a beautiful daughter, and he wants to betroth her to you?” Wu Longjiang’s head popped out from behind Li Fuming, also full of gossip.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

“Go away, go away, go away,” Cao Jianhui, not as agile as the other two fellows, ended up being outpaced by Li Fuming and Wu Longjiang, and felt a bit irritated. Kicking them in the behind, he rushed up to Luo Ziling and asked with a sleazy look, “We know that Teacher Wang Tongshan indeed has a beautiful daughter here in our school. Hehe, is he trying to recruit you as a son-in-law?”

“What are you talking about?” Luo Ziling looked at the three guys in surprise, “He was only asking if I understood the lesson.”

“Cut it out, we don’t believe that,” Cao Jianhui said disdainfully, “Stop hiding it from us.”

“Exactly,” Li Fuming pushed Wu Longjiang away and squeezed next to Luo Ziling, “I say Boss, you already have enough beauties around you. If there’s an opportunity like this, you might as well pass it to us. Hehe, look how handsome I am, just a bit less than you. Why don’t you leave Mr. Wang’s daughter for me?”

Li Fuming’s words successfully infuriated Cao Jianhui and Wu Longjiang, who grabbed him and started throwing punches and kicks.

“That’s for being ahead, that’s for being ahead,” Cao Jianhui kicked Li Fuming’s buttocks twice, then resentfully said, “Even I haven’t bragged about being handsome, so how can you dare say you look good?”

“Exactly,” Wu Longjiang chimed in with hostility, “So shameless, out of the four of us, you’re definitely the last in terms of looks. You won’t be getting any beauties.”

Watching the three of them clowning around together, Luo Ziling couldn’t help but laugh heartily.

“How about this, whoever is willing to buy breakfast for me every day will get introduced to beauties I meet in the future; otherwise, forget it.”

Luo Ziling’s words successfully drew wails from the three guys.