Cultivation: I Studied Abroad in the Modern Era
Chapter 169

Old Companion

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Zheng Fa When he walked into the gymnasium, there were already many students sitting inside.

The seats for freshmen are divided into squares according to departments.

He found the seat belonging to School of Physics, walked back, and found a seat near the back and sat down.

Next to her was a boy with glasses and thin cheeks. She watched him sit down and nodded towards him.

While waiting for the ceremony to start, Zheng Fa opened the smallest folder and took out Student ID Card and Dormitory Key.

There is also a page inside, which contains his dormitory number and check-in time, as well as dormitory regulations and so on.

"Are you also from 308?"

Beside, the boy wearing glasses suddenly asked.

"You are..."

"My name is Dai Yuan, we should be roommates."

This is quite a coincidence.

"Our School of Physics freshmen, the boys all live in Building 45, and the girls' building number seems to be 48." Dai Yuan seemed to have inquired, "But there are not many girls."

There are not many girls.

In the entire School of Physics square, the proportion of girls is probably less than 20%, maybe even only 10%.

Zheng Fa noticed that Dai Yuan's eyes were always on these rare girls, and he was muttering something silently, as if he was saying something.

Seemingly seeing his gaze, Dai Yuan lightly shrugged and said, "I'm looking for my possible future partner."

"..."

Zheng Fa turned his head and looked at the words "Entrance Ceremony for Freshmen" on the rostrum screen, and couldn't help but ask:

"So early?"

"Statistically speaking, Poisson Distribution tells us that if a person wants to date 100 girlfriends in his lifetime, then by the time he reaches thirty-seven, the second-best choice has already appeared. As long as there is one better than this one in the future, that one will be the best." Dai Yuan pushed up his glasses and said, "In other words, if you date about forty girlfriends, you will have the effect of choosing one out of a hundred, and the price-performance ratio is very high."

"..."

"Be early."

Zheng Fa I understand.

But it was still a shock.

"From a biological point of view, the IQ of those who can pass the exam is guaranteed, which is good for reproduction."

Zheng Fa As I listened, I actually felt that what he said made sense.

"From the perspective of my life plan, college is the most ideal place to solve marriage problems." Dai Yuan seems to regard everything as a task, and when looking for a girlfriend, he just wants to fight monsters and level up.

"So now you..."

"I'm looking for target number one."

Dai Yuan glanced at the girls at School of Physics carefully, and then turned his attention to the students from other colleges.

Zheng Fa shook his head and ignored this person. His eyes also fell on a girl.

Tang Lingwu was looking back at them, as if he was also looking for someone.

When she saw him, Tang Lingwu had a big smile on her face, and Zheng Fa also smiled at her.

There is nothing too special about Capital University's ceremony.

The same leadership speech and student representative speech.

The only difference is probably which academician is giving the speech.

That freshman representative might have been on some TV.

Anyway, they all have some pretty awesome titles.

But this does not prevent those in the audience from playing with their mobile phones and chatting in low voices.

Dai Yuan on the side is still looking for his prey.

But Zheng Fa took out his phone and looked down at the message Old Man Bai sent in the group.

"Xiao Tian has entered the hospital. I'll go take a look first. You can come and take a look later when you are free."

Zheng Fa pursed his lips.

When I met Professor Tian before, she said that she could live for half a year.

But it has only been more than two months.

Zheng Fa has never dealt with this matter, mainly because he currently does not have the magic talisman to condense the disease.

It's not good to give people hope rashly.

But now, it is clear that Professor Tian's condition is deteriorating faster than expected.

Tang Lingwu also sent him a private message.

"Shall we go together later?"

"Okay."

Even though he can't help much now, it's still time to go and have a look.

Person Professor Tian is very enthusiastic towards him and Tang Lingwu.

After a while, the opening ceremony was finally over.

Tang Lingwu walked towards him, and Zheng Fa also stood up.

"Do you know each other? I saw her smile at you a few times."

Dai Yuan on the side looked at Tang Lingwu walking all the way and asked suddenly.

"Yeah, high school classmate."

"The cream of the crop."

"Ah?"

"I observed 42 girls nearby, and she is the prettiest." Dai Yuan glanced at Zheng Fa and explained, "She is one of the best--the girls of Beijing University are already one of the best, and she is at least one of the best among the girls of Beijing University."

"..."

"You seem to be earlier."

Watching Dai Yuan slowly leave.

Zheng Fa is a little speechless.

This guy has a pretty good look.

"What are you talking about?"

Tang Lingwu also saw Dai Yuan's actions and asked Zheng Fa curiously.

"He's probably complimenting her on her beauty."

Zheng Fa thought for a while and said.

"Oh."

I don't know if it's because I'm used to it or because I remember Professor Tian.

Tang Lingwu just said "oh" and had no response.

The two took a taxi to the hospital.

But I saw Granny Wu pushing Professor Tian, and Old Man Bai was saying something to the side.

Seeing Zheng Fa coming, Professor Tian smiled at them. Although she smiled very hard, they could still see the haggard look on her face.

Old Man Bai waved to the two of them and said to Granny Wu, "Mother-in-law, please wait for us here. Let's go get some medicine."

Granny Wu The two nodded towards them.

His expression was quite calm.

Zheng Fa The three of them walked to the pharmacy. As soon as they passed the corner, Tang Lingwu asked, "Grandpa Bai, how is Professor Tian?"

"I suddenly couldn't get up at home and complained of pain, so I sent her to the hospital." Old Man Bai sighed and said, "The doctor said that it was getting worse faster than expected. Now it is difficult to walk. She refused to receive any more treatment. The doctor had no choice but to prescribe some conservative treatment drugs and painkillers."

He glanced at Zheng Fa, and the thoughts in his eyes were self-evident.

Zheng Fa shook his head slightly. "It will probably take me another month..."

The ninth talisman requires nine levels of the Qi Refinement Realm to condense it.

"That's the problem." Old Man Bai sighed and said, "The doctor told me privately that the rapid deterioration of the condition has a lot to do with the lack of will to survive..."

"..."

Thinking about what Professor Tian said before, it sounds like he doesn't really want to live.

Zheng Fa couldn't help but be speechless.

"Grandpa Bai, I can make you a promise." Zheng Fa was silent for a long time and said, "Even if Professor Tian is not willing to join Nursing Home, I will help her if I can, without any need for anything in return."

Old Man Bai was stunned and looked at Zheng Fa with a hint of gratitude in his eyes.

He knew that the biggest reason why Zheng Fa had this promise was because of himself.

"... But, Professor Tian, are you willing to let me help?" Zheng Fa stopped him from speaking and continued, "In other words, is it a good thing for her to save her?"

Zheng Fa's own character is of course one that cherishes life.

But everyone has their own pursuits.

He cannot make the decision for Professor Tian.

"On the other hand, even if we don't care about Professor Tian's thoughts, she still has to survive for another month." Zheng Fa said softly, "Otherwise, there is nothing I can do. I can't bring the dead back to life."

Old Man Bai Both of them were silent.

With the will to survive that Professor Tian has shown now, it's hard to say whether he can survive this month.

Professor Tian is unwilling to be hospitalized.

A few people took the medicine and returned to Professor Tian's house.

But the last time I came here, Professor Tian could still walk.

This time I can only use a wheelchair.

But she looked quite happy and joked with Old Man Bai: "Maybe there will be some extra money left."

Old Man Bai twitched the corner of his mouth and said nothing.

"Take medicine."

Granny Wu brought a glass of water and came over with the medicine newly prescribed by the doctor.

"I'll take the painkillers and forget about the rest."

Who would have expected Professor Tian to say this.

Several people's hearts sank.

Old Man Bai gestured towards Zheng Fa with his eyes.

The two walked out of the room with Granny Wu.

Only Old Man Bai is left to accompany Professor Tian.

"What do you want to tell me?" Professor Tian asked, seemingly understanding his look.

"You... really don't want to live anymore?"

Old Man Bai didn't know where to start for a moment, so he stumbled and asked.

The most important thing now is to solve the problem of Professor Tian's will to survive.

"Don't want to."

"Ah?"

"All the money has been spent, and treatment will cost a lot of money."

"... What if you don't worry about money?"

Old Man Bai looked at Tang Lingwu outside the door. Raising one Zheng Fa is just a blessing, but raising more Professor Tian doesn't mean anything, right?

"Lao Bai, do you know why I gave up treatment?"

"Don't want to live?"

"... I don't want to drag my mother down." Professor Tian sighed and said, "Of course it would be cruel to her if I die, but at her age, do she still need her to take care of me for a few years? I am now in a wheelchair."

"..."

"Other people have children and wives. I can only trouble my mother who is almost 90 years old."

Old Man Bai's mouth trembled.

"Since you're going to die, it's best to die simply."

Professor Tian said softly.

"That's why you said you don't want to live..."

"Old Bai, who doesn't want to live?" Professor Tian said, "I have accepted my fate. The sooner I die, the sooner my mother will be free. My body can only do so much for her."

"... What if there is a way to save you?"

Old Man Bai's eyes slowly lit up, since it's easy to live if you want to.

"Are you starting to believe that nonsense again?"

Professor Tian glanced at him and said.

"This time it's true!"

"Really, really... remember not to send money." Professor Tian waved his hand and said a little helplessly.

"..."

She really didn't believe it.

Old Man Bai suddenly said, "One month!"

He was so serious that Professor Tian was also stunned.

"Just hold on for another month, take medicine and rest! If it still doesn't work, after you leave, I will come and see Granny Wu every day!"

"Old Bai, why are you doing this..." Professor Tian sighed.

"... I just want to find a satisfactory wife!" Old Man Bai hummed.

"..."

"Are you stubborn? What do I deserve at my age?" Professor Tian was a little speechless. "If you can really save me, what's the big deal about promising yourself to me."

"That's what you said!" Old Man Bai ran out the door.

"Huh? Lao Bai! Don't pay!"

"Zheng Fa, I leave all my happiness to you!"

Old Man Bai ran to Zheng Dharma Body and whispered.

"Ah?"

"The disease is yours to cure, the person is Lingwu's care, and my wife is mine!"

"..."

(End of chapter)

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