93 She Had Been Checkmated (2/2)
Li Xiuying agreed with everything Qin Song had said.
Li Xiuying: ”Fine. How long will the day last?”
Qin Song: ”The talk will be between 30-45 minutes and then one hour for the children to play.”
Li Xiuying nodded: ”How many people can we accommodate?”
Qin Song: ”We can accommodate a maximum of 100 children at each session. I recommend having more older children as it could help them think about their future. Also the number of adults required to chaperone them will be less.”
Li Xiuying: ”That sounds fair.” Although her expression was as flat as always, she was shocked. Qin Song had clearly thought thoroughly about this project and could see things she hadn't even thought of.
Li Xiuying nodded: ”No parents?”
Qin Song: ”No I think it would be better just to create a learning environment for the children.”
Li Xiuying: ”Lunch?”
Qin Song: ”Lunch will not be provided for the first session, but a small bag with the future schedule, a small snack, a mini diary and some Unity hospital stationary will be given out. As for future sessions everyone will get 1 lunch voucher for the canteen.”
Li Xiuying: ”Introductory speaker?”
Qin Song: ”Jingfei since she's the hospital director. It will show how much importance we place on this programme.”
Li Xiuying: ”5 Practical sessions: suturing session, knot tying session, Basic life support training, inserting airways into a plastic model, practice using a stethoscope. 5 taster talks: Surgery, anesthetics, radiology, cardiology and pediatrics. Alternate between practicals and talks.”
Qin Song: ”Fine.”
Li Xiuying: ”Sessions to start at 10:00 and end at 1:00. 1 lunch break lasting 30 minutes.”
Qin Song: ”Okay, I think we have covered most things I will contact you with regards to our next meeting. I have a meeting to attend. I'll see you some time next week. I'll have my PA talk to your PA.”
Li Xiuying was surprised that this meeting had been so straight forward. No rude comments, no talk of allergies or about her girth. This was a pleasant surprise.
Qin Song made his way out of the hospital as quickly as possible.
Once Qin Song got in his car he finally felt comfortable again. He loosened the tie around his neck. He sat in the driver's seat closed his eyes and put his hand through his hair.
Qin Song muttered: ”Step-mother doesn't know what she's talking about.”
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Ryokan Japan
Tang Tingzhe stepped out of the shower and dried himself off with a towel.
He wrapped the towel around his waist and picked up another towel to dry his hair.
He was humming to himself as he looked at his reflection in the mirror.
His phone rang. Tang Tingzhe looked at the phone screen and picked up.
Tang Tingzhe: ”Yo.”
Male voice: ”Is it done?”
Tang Tingzhe turned the tap on before he spoke: ”Done and Done. I've got her eating out of the palm of my hand. She said she'll get Chung's mother on the theater list next week Tuesday.” He put extra emphasis on Chung's mother with a slight laugh.
Male voice: ”I've got the next client lined up. I'll call you with the details next week.”
Tang Tingzhe: ”Sure thing. She'll do anything I ask without question. I'm sad that there wasn't much of a challenge. It's never as satisfying when they give in so easily. You know I live for the chase.”
Knock, Knock. Knock.
Tang Tingzhe: ”I have to go. Seems like someone hasn't had enough.” He hung up the phone and put it on the side.
Jiang Huan was standing outside the door wearing a smile on her face and a bed sheet around her body. She was radiating happiness.
Jiang Huan smiled coyly at Tang Tingzhe: ”Morning.”
Tang Tingzhe: ”Well aren't you a sight for sore eyes?”
Jiang Huan giggled and walked towards Tang Tingzhe.
Tang Tingzhe wrapped his arms around Jiang Huan bringing her body flush against his. ”Why Don't you jump in the shower, I've got a whole day planned for us.” He kissed the side of her head and walked out of the bathroom closing the door behind him much to the disappointment of Jiang Huan.