In the blink of an eye, September had reached its end.
After tonight, October would arrive.
That day, I went to the dean's office early and explained that I would need to be away for a while again.
The dean knew about my other profession and understood that I dealt with unclean things.
He didn't make things difficult for me, merely saying,
"Xiao Jiang, you've worked hard this month too. You haven't taken a single day off and have helped quite a few patients. But I also understand how difficult and dangerous your other profession is.
"So when you go out this time, make sure you protect yourself.
"The Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupoint Hypnosis Department you're in has practically become our hospital's calling card. You can't let anything happen to you!"
"Don't worry, Dean. I'll protect myself. Once I've dealt with what I need to handle, I'll come back to work."
The dean nodded.
"I know very well that people in your line of work don't lack money.
"You've persisted in working at the hospital, earning a modest salary, entirely because of your love for medicine.
"Rest assured, as long as I'm dean here, there'll be a place for you.
"Once you've finished handling your business, just come back to work. Make sure to stay safe, and protect Yu Long too.
"He told me about this a few days ago. He said the place you're going this time is connected to both his master and your grandmaster.
"It must be very dangerous, so make sure you protect him!
"I heard Tian Yong say some time ago that you're now more than ten times stronger than Yu Long."
I was a little surprised to hear that.
I hadn't expected the dean to know about these things. His relationship with Uncle Yu