Chapter 379 - She Did Not Speak The Truth (2/2)

Sure enough, a representative from the hospital’s management came to ask her about the exchange program the next day. Since Zuo Hongchen had recommended her to the management, a representative asked her if she was willing to go to Song City’s Central Hospital to participate in an exchange program to gain new medical knowledge as well as share her expertise.

Of course, Su Qingsang was willing to go. Recently, she was doing research on cervical cancer, and there was a doctor in Song City who was extremely experienced in this area.

The departure date was in three days. After Su Qingsang had confirmed that she would be participating in the exchange program, she realized that she had apparently forgotten to tell Huo Jinyao about it.

Did this count as ‘act first and report later’ on her part?

During dinnertime that evening, Su Qingsang finally brought up this matter.

“I am going for a work-related exchange program for two weeks. There is a Professor Wu in Song City, and I have always wanted to learn from her.”

Huo Jinyao exchanged a look with Xiang Caiping. They were both a little surprised at Su Qingsang’s decision.

“Qingsang, I’m not against this… this exchange program, but why do you have to go to Song City, which is such a distance away?”

Song City was situated in another province and was a considerable distance from Lin City. Even though Song City’s state of development was comparable to Lin City’s, it was still a foreign place for Su Qingsang. She would definitely not feel as at home there as she did in Lin City.

As it has only been a short time since Xiang Caiping had acknowledged Su Qingsang as her daughter, this upcoming separation filled her with dread.

“My work place has a partnership with the Song City Central Hospital.” Su Qingsang explained with much patience. “This opportunity was difficult to come by. Since the management has offered me this chance, I definitely have to make the most of it.”

Huo Jinyao did not speak. He knew how single-minded Su Qingsang could be regarding matters of her concern.

She could neglect him for a week because of a piece of thesis or a task, so he could understand her wish to go to Song City.

“However, by the time you return, it will almost be the New Year.” Xiang Caiping was still a little worried. “If it happens that your return is delayed, wouldn’t you fail to make it in time to spend the new year here?”

“Mother, why do you think about such a scenario?” Su Qingsang was tempted to laugh, and felt a little sense of heartache at the same time. “The program’s duration has been fixed at two weeks. I will definitely be back after that. Moreover, I am looking forward to spending New Year’s with both of you.”

“You mean it?”

“Of course I mean it.” As she spoke, Su Qingsang thought of her promise to Li Qianxue. She turned to take a look at Huo Jinyao. “Shall we spend this New Year’s celebration in Rong City?”

“In Rong City?” Huo Jinyao did not reply, but Xiang Caiping was at a loss. “Why are we going to Rong City out of the blue?”

“Mother, Jinyao is from Rong City, so it would be natural for us to go there for the festivities. . Moreover, have you not been living in Rong City for a long time, Mother? I also wish to take a look at the place you used to live in.”

Xiang Caiping was a quick-witted person. She immediately caught on to the crucial point in this conversation.

This wish of going to Rong City was just a smokescreen for wanting to avoid Su Chenghui and his family.

Huo Jinyao remained silent. He finally lifted his eyes to look at Su Qingsang after hearing what she said at this point. “After going to Rong City for the New Year’s, are we not coming back here anymore?”

“I guess you could say that.” Su Qingsang nodded. Since she had made a promise to Li Qianxue, she definitely had to honor it.

She was actually not afraid of a confrontation with Li Qianxue, and she did not believe that Li Qianxue would really dare to do anything to her.

After all, Su Chenghui was still around, and so was Huo Jinyao. Moreover, Li Qianxue was extremely mindful of how she looked to others. It was definitely not Li Qianxue’s style to put her pride aside in order to deal with an insignificant illegitimate daughter like her.

She had lived with Li Qianxue without any conflicts for so many years, so she already knew that as long as she did not test her stepmother’s limits, she would leave her be.

Since Su Qingsang had already made up her mind, this matter could be considered settled. Su Qingsang would head to Song City for the exchange program, and when she returned, she would pack up her things and they would all leave for Rong City together.

Xiang Caiping did not mind this. She would follow her daughter wherever she chose to go.

Huo Jinyao looked at Su Qingsang. He knew that Su Qingsang did not speak the truth. At least, she did not speak the whole truth.