Chapter 6 (2/2)

“Oh, you don't have to praise me over such a thing.” Ai Ziyu replied as he removed his coat. “I'll be having my break this afternoon. I can accompany you to get your medicine. You should change your medicine, but I am too lazy to write a new prescription.”

“A bit arrogant, doctor.” said He Zhishu.

Ai Ziyu changed into a long trench coat. “It's cold outside.” he said.

And so, he helped He Zhishu obtain his medicine. After this, He Zhishu thanked the doctor and was ready to leave. The doctor stopped him.

“It's difficult to get a taxi at this time. I'll drive you home.” said the doctor.

He Zhishu wanted to refuse, but the wind was strong. He saw the doctor's car and realized that Ai Ziyu was no ordinary doctor. His car was a brand-new Ferrari, quite expensive, more expensive than Jiang Wenxu's car.

“When I was young people always said I'm just a rich because my family is; rich but ignorant of the world. And so, I proved them wrong, and my dad praised me for my abilities.” he said.

Perhaps because he was not on duty, Ai Ziyu appeared more relax, and his face was devoid of the usual seriousness. He Zhishu looked out the window. After a while he spoke.

“Before, I wanted to be a doctor. I planned to take three entrance examinations on three medical universities…”

“Was your score not high enough?” Ai Ziyu asked.

“I didn't take the test.” answered He Zhishu, and his sad eyes made the doctor uncomfortable. “I used to dream of it all night, waking up crying. I tell myself that I don't regret my decision, but I always feel like this.”

Ai Ziyu was quite a suitable friend for He Zhishu. He was very emphatic and knew when to speak and when to just listen. And so, they sat there in silence for a couple of minutes.

“The location of your home is very ideal…” Ai Ziyu broke. “Maybe you made the right choice not going to college. If my father hadn't been rich I would've had a hard time too.”

They have reached He Zhishu's home and he got off the car.

“Thank you, Doctor Ai.” said He Zhishu. “When I am free I shall invite you to dinner.”

“No, when you have time we shall proceed with your treatment.” Ai Ziyu insisted.

He Zhishu watched the doctor drive away. He waved goodbye, wrapped his scarf around him and went inside. There, he noticed Jiang Wenxu's car parked just on the other side of the road.

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