Clear Thoughts

The Dean's actions were a bit too hasty, catching Jiang Chu off guard. The patient had already been sent to a hospital room.

It was a very cute little girl.

Looking at the little girl lying on the hospital bed, her face pale and bloodless from the torment of illness, Jiang Chu felt an inexplicable irritation.

Don't look at me like that... please don't look at me like that.

He thought this repeatedly, almost pleadingly. But outwardly, he could only maintain his composure and discuss the patient's condition with the Dean.

The little girl's grandfather, that retired cadre from the Municipal Health Bureau, was also present.

What retired cadre... this is clearly the former director, and the current successor was also his handpicked protégé.

"Dr. Jiang, if there are no issues, I hope we can proceed with the surgery as soon as possible. I don't want my granddaughter to suffer like this every day."

Seeing the pleading in the old man's eyes, Jiang Chu figured the man was simply acting as a helpless grandfather at this moment.

Maybe it will be okay during the surgery?

This surgery could be completed within five to six hours. If controlled by medication, it should be able to manage the hand tremors.

"Uncle Doctor, will you make Tingting better?"

Don't look at me with those eyes... please don't...

Jiang Chu gritted his teeth and said, "Dean, there's a lot of work and preparation needed before the surgery... I understand the patient's family's feelings, but please understand, this is brain surgery, and not a moment can be taken lightly."

Dean Ma nodded. "I understand. But don't worry, I will prioritize arranging everything you need. You don't need to worry about the preparation. It's not just a day or two that Tingting needs surgery; she's been undergoing preparation for months. If surgery is needed, we're ready at any time."

Jiang Chu could only say, "I understand."

Tingting's grandfather then tightly gripped Jiang Chu's hands and said, "Dr. Jiang, everything is in your hands now."

Jiang Chu took a deep breath and replied, "I'll do my best."

Not long after, Jiang Chu returned to his office and closed his eyes, lying on the sofa. However, as soon as he closed his eyes, he seemed to see the little girl's eyes.

This made him inexplicably agitated.

Jiang Chu subconsciously took out the black card from his pocket and stared at it blankly.

A voice seemed to echo in his mind, saying: Come... come... your wish will be granted... come...

Suddenly, his phone rang. Jiang Chu jolted, and in his surprise, the black card slipped from his hand and fell to the floor.

Jiang Chu frowned, and finally answered the call. It was his ex-wife.

They had divorced years ago, and their son was given to Jiang Chu's custody. However, Jiang Chu wasn't heartless; he would let their son stay with his ex-wife for a few days every so often.

Coupled with his busy work schedule at the hospital, this also helped alleviate his work-related stress.

"What's wrong, calling at this hour?"

"Jiang Chu, our son suddenly collapsed. I've called an ambulance, and they're rushing him to your hospital... What should I do? He looks like he's in so much pain, my heart is breaking!"

Hearing his ex-wife's tearful voice, Jiang Chu's expression changed completely.

Without a second thought, he rushed out of his office.

Although a novice, he was no ordinary Black Soul Envoy. When Luo Qiu transformed Taiyinzi into a Black Soul Envoy, he retained his memories.

Of course, retaining these memories required some of his time.

However, thinking that he had already earned a lot from Zhong Luochen, Luo Qiu was willing to invest. Taiyinzi was a figure from five hundred years ago, and he figured he would know more about the circle of Eastern Daoist Cultivators than You Ye.

Even though he didn't know what happened in the intervening five hundred years, that information from five centuries ago would be an intangible asset.

"But it's going to take fifteen days... so expensive."

After slightly complaining about the high price the altar required him to pay, Luo Qiu quietly continued to read the book "The Origin of Blue and White Porcelain."

Not long after, Taiyinzi respectfully walked up to Luo Qiu and presented several sheets of A4 paper filled with writing. "Master, this is the complete scripture I've transcribed."

Luo Qiu put down the antique book he was holding and began to browse through it.

Hmm, I can't understand any of it.

Taiyinzi, being a centuries-old monster and quite shrewd, said obsequiously, "Master, if you wish to cultivate this profound scripture, I can provide guidance! Although spiritual energy is scarce in modern times, Master has just obtained the Azure Warm Jade from that child Yang Taizi, so cultivating the first step won't be difficult."

But Luo Qiu shook his head. "No need, I'm just curious... Go and learn how to make white cards from You Ye."

Taiyinzi retreated in disappointment.

Luo Qiu glanced at the incomprehensible Eastern Daoist cultivation techniques before casually setting them aside. As a modern youth who didn't court death, he had been somewhat influenced by the utilitarianism of modern society.

As his transaction count increased, he would become stronger and stronger, acquiring various abilities, and could even achieve true immortality. Why bother with the roundabout method of cultivating these things?

Luo Qiu continued to read "The Origin of Blue and White Porcelain" until the shops on the street outside had closed for the night. He then stretched and said, "Jiang Chu probably won't be coming over today, right? Time to go home."

Before leaving, Luo Qiu put the Azure Warm Jade into storage and used up a full thirty days of his lifespan.

Only then did he return home.

Ren Ziling had not yet returned. It seemed she would be working late tonight to finalize the layout before printing.

Luo Qiu pushed open Ren Ziling's door and walked to her bedside. After raising the mattress, he placed the Azure Warm Jade he was holding underneath it.

"Consider it... a birthday gift for half a year from now?" Luo Qiu muttered. "But then again, is this woman a bit..."

Looking at the clothes scattered and thrown all over the room, Luo Qiu shook his head. He wondered if he should tidy up a bit, but then decided against it.

However, the thought of tidying the room had already appeared, and all the clothes that were strewn about the room at that moment began to float.

Luo Qiu was startled, and a shiver ran down his spine. The clothes that had floated into the air all fell down. Consequently, a certain small red lace underwear, which had been in motion, cooperatively landed at his feet.

Luo Qiu instinctively wanted to kick it away.

Unexpectedly, Ren Ziling's voice suddenly came from him, her tone surprised as if she had been frightened. "Luo Qiu... What are you doing here?"

Well, let's first review the scene.

Because the thought of tidying the clothes had appeared, all the clothes had been in motion. Their current positions were actually much messier than before.

Then there was what Luo Qiu felt must be malice from the universe; some of the more delicate items of clothing had landed neatly all around him.

Just imagine, this scene was now appearing in Ren Ziling's eyes without any reservation.

Holy crap...

This is so f***ing awkward...

PS1: I noticed that the recommendation votes are significantly more than the clicks. This is awkward... It looks so much like a certain Taobao boosting package.

PS2: Actually, what I wanted to say is, well done! Keep the recommendation votes higher than the clicks! You won't get this kind of treatment later on =.=