Chapter 107 Opportunity

Chapter 107 Opportunity

Wang Jiao was particularly eager to gain Xiao Xiao’s approval. With Xia Li chiming in, she insisted on asking Xiao Xiao for her opinion.

"Xiao Xiao, do you think I’m right?"

Xiao Xiao calmly flipped through her book and responded, "There’s some merit to it."

Wang Jiao beamed, "I’ll show you how it’s done. When you start dating, just follow my lead, and you’ll be fine."

Xia Li shook her head, "That might not work. Xiao Xiao’s already got a boyfriend."

Wang Jiao put down what she was holding, surprised, "Really? I never heard Xiao Xiao mention it. It’s not a long-distance thing, is it? Those are the most likely to fall apart."

Wang Jiao hadn’t been part of the military training, so she wasn’t aware of Li Meiru’s previous remarks. This was the first time she heard about Xiao Xiao having a boyfriend.

Xia Li was a bit uncomfortable, "It’s not that easy to break up, is it?"

Can’t you be more positive?

Wang Jiao pouted, "Of course they do. I’ve heard of plenty of long-distance couples where the guy cheated on the girl.

My mom always says, you’ve got to keep an eye on men to be safe."

Xia Li, "That’s just your take on it. Xiao Xiao’s guy isn’t like that."

Wang Jiao mumbled something but didn’t argue further.

She turned back to continue looking at the gifts she had received.

"Movie tickets!" Xia Li shouted, spotting a ticket tucked in a notebook.

"Don’t get so excited. Going to the movies is no big deal."

Wang Jiao casually put the ticket away.

Xia Li, "So, are you going?"

She already figured Wang Jiao would go.

After all, Fang Kaixuan was handsome, and from the gifts he gave Wang Jiao, he seemed loaded and generous.

Wang Jiao said she wanted to play hard to get, but secretly, she was thrilled.

Wang Jiao smiled proudly, "I’ll see if I’m free. If I am, I’ll go."

Xiao Xiao felt like she’d just watched a comedy routine.

The dorm clearly wasn’t the best spot for studying.

She decided to pack her things and head to the library for a while, leaving the dorm space to her two roommates.

Xiao Xiao slung her backpack over her shoulder, tucked two books under her arm, and headed to the library.

The library at Peking University had five floors, each housing books of different categories.

But the one thing they all had in common was that finding a seat was difficult.

The students here were real bookworms.

In the library, there was no sound of talking, only the sound of pages flipping.

Ye Xiaoxiao circled the library twice before finding a single seat by the window on the third floor. She sat down and began to study seriously.

The book she was reading was a medical textbook she had borrowed from Song Guangjing.

Ye Xiaoxiao had already grasped the material in her textbooks, even the sophomore and junior year courses. What she lacked was only clinical experience.

"Excuse me, did you find that book in the library too?"

Ye Xiaoxiao was completely absorbed in her reading when she heard a question beside her.

She looked up and saw a handsome young man standing in front of her, wearing a dark blue coat.

"No, this is my own book."

The young man looked a bit disappointed and said apologetically, "Sorry to bother you."

Ye Xiaoxiao replied, "It's okay."

It was a minor encounter.

However, Ye Xiaoxiao saw this student again when she was leaving the library to go to the cafeteria.

At that time, he was crouched by the entrance of the library, looking pitiful.

Ye Xiaoxiao passed by him and saw him clutching his heart, his lips turning pale.

"Classmate, do you have a heart condition?"

Ye Xiaoxiao squatted down and applied pressure to specific acupoints on his hand and arm.

The color returned to Jiang Ling's face. He looked up weakly and said, "Thank you, classmate, I'm fine now."

Hearing his weak voice, Ye Xiaoxiao asked, "Do you need to go to the hospital? I’ll take you."

Jiang Ling shook his head, "I just need to head back to my dorm to rest."

Ye Xiaoxiao asked, "What’s your major?"

Jiang Ling replied, "I’m in the College of Information Science and Technology."

Ye Xiaoxiao said, "That’s quite a distance. Let me take you back."

Being a medical student, Ye Xiaoxiao couldn’t just leave a sick person there.

This time, Jiang Ling didn't refuse.

On the way back, Jiang Ling asked Ye Xiaoxiao, "Are you in med school?"

Ye Xiaoxiao nodded, "Yes, I’m studying traditional Chinese medicine."

Jiang Ling gave a weak smile, "You’re really good."

Ye Xiaoxiao asked, "Were you born with this heart condition? It looks pretty serious."

For some reason, Jiang Ling suddenly confided in this stranger.

"Yeah, I might not make it to graduation. My heart condition’s really severe, and even if I’m hospitalized long-term, I might not have many years left."

Ye Xiaoxiao realized that medical technology wasn’t advanced enough yet.

His heart condition might truly be a tough case.

Ye Xiaoxiao asked, "Mind if I check your pulse?"

Jiang Ling didn’t overthink it, assuming it was just a doctor’s routine, and nodded before extending his hand.

Ye Xiaoxiao guided him to the octagonal pavilion along the school pathway.

She had him sit down to make it easier to check his pulse.

After taking his pulse, Ye Xiaoxiao got a clearer picture of his condition.

"Your heart has an abnormal development, frequently causing arrhythmia and poor blood flow. Western medicine would call for surgery, but I’m not sure if any hospital can handle your case right now."

Ye Xiaoxiao gazed at this young man, "Maybe... would you consider trying Chinese medicine?"

Jiang Ling looked up, "I’ve never tried it before."

Ye Xiaoxiao gave him the address of Rende Pharmacy, "Then why not give it a shot? I’ll recommend a clinic to you."

Jiang Ling glanced at the paper in his hand and tucked it away carefully.

"I’ll go take a look."

Ye Xiaoxiao stood up, "Let’s go, I’ll walk you back to your dorm first. You’ve got your meds in the dorm, right?"

Jiang Ling replied, "Yeah, I do."

Ye Xiaoxiao escorted him to the dorm entrance and informed the dorm manager that Jiang Ling was unwell, asking him to help Jiang Ling to his room.

The manager agreed right away and even offered to carry Jiang Ling upstairs.

Jiang Ling chuckled awkwardly, "I can manage on my own."

Ye Xiaoxiao said firmly, "Unless you’re on the first floor, climbing stairs is risky for you."

Jiang Ling appreciated her concern.

Before they parted, he said, "We haven’t even introduced ourselves. I’m Jiang Ling, a sophomore in Computer Science, Class One. What’s your name?"

Hearing this, Ye Xiaoxiao looked at Jiang Ling seriously.

Computer Science—that’s as niche as Traditional Chinese Medicine.

"I’m Ye Xiaoxiao, and we only have one TCM class."

Jiang Ling smiled, "Thanks for today."

Ye Xiaoxiao said, "No problem. If you visit Rende Pharmacy, Sunday afternoon’s the best time."

Since she’d be free on Sunday, she might even bring Song Guangjing along.

Jiang Ling replied, "I understand."

Back in his dorm, he pulled out the address to look at it again.

Truth is, he’d nearly given up and was already working on his withdrawal application.

And Chinese medicine... he had never heard of it being able to treat heart disease.

Remembering the enthusiastic classmate he met today, Jiang Ling took a deep breath and decided to try one last time.