Instantly Becoming Qiao Sheng

Two minutes later, Li Yi finally turned his head to look at Hu Chunmei. "Does your body feel different now as compared to three months ago?"

"It gets numb more easily, and the area of the numbness has also expanded." Hu Chunmei gestured as she spoke. "In the past, the numbness would only be in my back, but now, my shoulders also become numb. I can't catch my breath when it gets serious."

"You sure are great, Mrs. Hu. You dare to drag out coming to the doctor even in such a situation." Li Yi then told Qiao Sheng, "Go and prepare a deposit of 100,000 yuan."

"I have it, I have it, I've prepared it already." Qiao Sheng felt a chill down his spine. "Brother, I… I… Chunmei, she…"

"Even though it's very likely that the tumor is benign, the size of the tumor is still growing. It might have already affected her chest cavity. The extent of the nerve damage is unclear." Li Yi looked at Hu Chunmei as he said, "Immediate surgery. Also, I can't guarantee it won't cause permanent nerve damage."

This time, even Hu Chunmei became dazed.

"D*mn it, I told you, but you chose to drag it out!" Qiao Sheng wanted to slap himself, he was so anxious. "Was it worth it for that bunch of b*stards? Other than Li Zheng…"

Hu Chunmei also looked extremely frustrated.

She was truly regretful this time.

After waiting for Hu Chunmei's anxiety to sink in, Li Yi smiled and said, "You're scared now, aren't you?"

"Yes…"

"Alright, what I said just now was part of the standard protocol. I'll tell you the truth since we know each other." Li Yi pointed to the image on the screen and said, "Even though it's gotten quite serious because you've dragged out coming to the doctor, it's still within the range of my expertise. Don't worry, and stay at the hospital. We'll try to conduct the operation within four days."

Hu Chunmei and Qiao Sheng were overcome with surprise, and were unable to contain it.

Cheng Wenyue had been looking at the mirror and adjusting her hair. After she heard what Li Yi said, she told him, flustered, "Teacher Li, your operation schedule is already fully packed. Do you even want to sleep?"

"This is the first request my son has ever made of me. Don't drop the ball on this." Li Yi then turned toward Qiao Sheng and smiled. "Our hospital has a shortage of beds. You'll have to make do at a collective ward. Also, it'll be tougher on the family members during an impromptu surgery. You'll have to come to the hospital by four in the morning."

"It'll be harder on you, it'll be harder on you. I can just sleep in the corridor." Qiao Sheng nodded manically as he reached toward the red packet in his pocket.

Cheng Wenyue quickly let out a cough and left the room. "I'll reserve a spot in the ward for them…"

When the office door closed, Qiao Sheng immediately took out the thick red packet and stuffed it toward Li Yi's drawer.

Li Yi couldn't restrain his smile. "There's a security camera in my office. You needn't be so uptight, Mr. Qiao."

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry…" Qiao Sheng hurriedly pulled back his hand and started to look around in an attempt to find a suitable angle.

"I'll keep the benefits, but you can forget about the red packet." Li Yi nodded toward Qiao Sheng. "Help me take care of Li Zheng. Don't let him skip even a minute of gym class. Also, treat him like a captive during exercises, sports meets, and whatnot. You have to drag him along and make him attend these activities."

"No problem, brother, that's within the scope of my job," Qiao Sheng instantly promised. However, he quickly mumbled to himself again.

He seemed to have promised Li Zheng to allow him to skip gym class.

He had to help Li Zheng.

But he couldn't disregard Li Yi's instructions.

He was caught between a rock and a hard place. "What should I do?" he thought.

But he quickly became relieved.

Between the father and the son.

The father's words took precedence.

"I guess I can repay Li Zheng in some other way," Qiao Sheng thought.

"That's too simple. Is there anything else?" Qiao Sheng quickly asked. "Cherry Lake High School is my home. You can tell me if you need anything."

"This…" Li Yi thought for a moment before saying, "Li Zheng seemed to have suddenly taken a fancy to basketball. You're a professional when it comes to sports. Help me pick out a suitable basketball for him. That kid must have bought stationery with the money."

"You can count on me."

Cheng Wenyue knocked on the door and came in as they were speaking. "I've reserved a bed. Can the family member come and fill out the paperwork with me?"

"I'm coming, I'm coming." Qiao Sheng kept the materials and followed Cheng Wenyue out of the office, bowing along the way.

Hu Chunmei only spoke after Qiao Sheng left.

"I've made you witness a joke…"

"It's alright, it's alright. Being together with a passionate person is beneficial for health," Li Yi said as he looked at the clock. "I do wish to talk to you about Li Zheng, but I have to prepare for surgery in five minutes. I can't be late for that."

"It's alright, you can go."

"No, we can talk about many things in five minutes," Li Yi said with a serious expression. "Both Li Zheng's mother and I are busy with work and don't spend much time with him. You might understand him more than me. Please tell me about him."

"Alright." Hu Chunmei seized the time and spoke. "I've already briefed the teachers about the other subjects, so you don't have to be too worried. All you need to do is give him confidence during the critical period. It's easy for people who are exceptionally hard-working to feel defeated. I heard that everyone in your family is exceptional. If you're free, you can tell him stories about people in your family and let him understand that everyone encounters setbacks. What's more important is to climb back up quickly and never give up."

"Li Zheng was right, you are a great teacher." Li Yi gestured as he said, "I don't have any expectations for his studies. There will be some place for him no matter how well or how badly he did on his exams. I'm only afraid that his thinking is too… How should I say it? I am afraid that he is too straightforward. He has no life outside of studying. I'm not sure if that's healthy."

"Ah, this…" Hu Chunmei hesitated for a moment before choosing to betray Li Zheng. "There's something I need to tell you, but please don't say you heard it from me."

"I'll… I'll try my best."

"This… Actually, you don't have to be particularly worried about that," Hu Chunmei smiled as she gestured. "There's a possibility that he and a female student, um, yeah, it is what it sounds like. I'm quite accurate when it comes to these matters. I haven't failed to spot a pair of lovebirds in 20 years. But don't worry, I've dealt with the discipline mistress. She won't cause any trouble for you."

"Wait… Please explain yourself." Li Yi was shocked.

"Li Zheng might have taken a fancy to the most exceptional student in our class… no, in our school. The feeling seems to be mutual."

"Oh my, god d*mn!" Li Yi clapped. He instantly became like Qiao Sheng. "I was afraid he would marry a science textbook."

"Director Li, softer… softer…"

Li Yi was still incredibly excited. "That's good news, that's good news. I'll give him more pocket money and bury him with stationery."

"Hehe…" Hu Chunmei wiped off her sweat.

"There was no turning back from this, was there?" she thought.

A broadcast rang out in the ward sector.

"Director Li Yi, please come to surgery, room three."

"Oh my, I have to leave." Li Yu immediately calmed himself down. He let out a long sigh and allowed his shoulders to level and slump.

"Yes, I'll head out to complete the registration with Old Qiao." Hu Chunmei stood up and attempted to bow. "Sigh… What good deeds have I done to have you be concerned about me… I've troubled you…"

"No, no, no." Li Yu quickly helped Hu Chunmei up. "We doctors and teachers are family. We stay at this job all our lives. We can understand each other."

"Thank you…" Hu Chunmei looked ashamed. "We must have put you in a spot by jumping the queue… I'm really sorry."

"You worry too much. I do have privileges like this." Li Yi laughed as he said, "All day we run the risk of being beaten up by patients' family members. We also stand on our feet for dozens of hours in the operating theater. It would be too much if I couldn't even help in such a way."

"Hehe, you sure are interesting."

Hu Chunmei had something else she wanted to say, but she forced it back down her throat.

"Please teach your son if you have the time," she thought.

"The problem between him and Lin Yujing isn't pocket money."

"It's about whether or not they can communicate with the human language."