169: Chapter 167: Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder 169: Chapter 167: Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder “Haha, why would that be?
I’m not even fast enough to welcome you, Mr.
Zhong.
Please have a seat, I’ll get you a glass of water.
We only have boiled water here, no tea.
I hope you don’t mind?” Tangyu said with a smile.
Getting along well with the school teachers was also necessary, and since Mr.
Zhong was so enthusiastic, Tangyu naturally couldn’t neglect him.
“No need to be so polite, just sitting is fine,” said Mr.
Zhong.
Tangyu still poured a glass of water for Mr.
Zhong, who immediately took it: “Thank you, just put it here, I’ll take it myself when I need to drink.”
“Okay,” Tangyu nodded, making a gesture for Mr.
Zhong to sit, and they sat down one after the other.
“Doctor Tang’s medical skills are remarkable, and he’s accomplished even though he’s young.
Today he achieved two great feats, which is truly joyous and commendable,” Mr.
Zhong said in a somewhat polite manner.
Tangyu could tell there was more to his words and responded, “Mr.
Zhong, please don’t be polite.
Just speak your mind.
If there’s anything that I can help with, I will certainly do my best.”
Mr.
Zhong was somewhat surprised at this, and looked at Tangyu, acknowledging his sharp observations.
“It’s nothing big, just some issues I’d like to discuss with you, Doctor Tang, if you’re available?”
Mr.
Zhong’s attitude was very sincere, and Tangyu took care not to be careless.
Could it be that there was another patient at home who needed his help?
If it was that kind of help, he wasn’t willing to provide it.
Taking lessons from Director Chu’s experience, Tangyu also said, “Mr.
Zhong, please speak your mind first.
I might not be able to help you, but if I can and it’s convenient, I will certainly do my best.”
Mr.
Zhong nodded, suddenly appearing a bit shy and embarrassed, “Well, Doctor Tang, I’ve liked a girl for a long time, about half a year.
I’ve always wanted to pursue her, and countless times, I’ve planned to confess my feelings to her.
But—every time I see her, I get so nervous, my whole body shakes, my palms sweat, and I can’t speak the words I have prepared.
It’s been quite embarrassing on several occasions.
Every time I face her, I feel like I can’t say anything.” He paused, then added, “Doctor Tang, could you give me some advice on this?”
Tangyu was taken aback, looking at Mr.
Zhong, surprised he was asking him this kind of question.
Could it be that he thought Tangyu was a love expert?
He hadn’t even had a single relationship, as fresh as one could be.
“Ah, this—situation, I really don’t know much about it, Mr.
Zhong.
Are you sure you’re asking the right person?
I truly have no experience in this area,” Tangyu said, somewhat embarrassed.
Mr.
Zhong was briefly taken aback, looking at Tangyu, then said, “Really, Doctor Tang, with your handsome looks and abundant talent, how could you have no experience?
You should be rich in experience.
Also, I see you’re quite close to Miss Mo.
With your charm, you should be an expert in the matters of love, right?”
Tangyu shook his head helplessly, “If I tell you I really haven’t had a single relationship, would you believe me?”
“This—” Mr.
Zhong was genuinely stunned, blinking as he looked at Tangyu.
After a moment, he regained his composure with a surprised expression, “Really, Doctor Tang?
You’ve never been in a relationship?
That’s unimaginable.
It doesn’t make sense.
However, I believe you, Doctor Tang.
There’s no reason for you to lie about such a thing.
Moreover, men generally take pride in their dating history, feeling a sense of superiority the more relationships they’ve had.
Doctor Tang, you certainly wouldn’t joke about this matter.
Haha, I’m sorry, Doctor Tang.
I really didn’t know.
I thought you were also a love guru.”
“Haha, I wish I was.
Unfortunately, it’s depressing.
You’d think with my looks, right?
Yet here I am, so old and still without a girlfriend,” Tangyu said.
“That’s true.
I’m over thirty and still without a girlfriend.
I’m even embarrassed to greet my friends when I go out.
But with your great qualities, Doctor Tang, finding a girlfriend should be no trouble at all.
It’s not like me—I have neither the conditions, nor the looks, nor the money, which is why I’m still single.
I’m also trying hard to get rid of this embarrassing status as soon as possible,” Mr.
Zhong nodded emphatically, feeling a sense of solidarity.
“You should ask Mr.
He for advice, Mr.
Zhong.
He should have some experience in this area,” Tangyu suggested.
Mr.
Zhong shook his head, “I have consulted him before, but his experiences are mostly about being chased by beautiful women, so his advice isn’t really applicable to me.
Doctor Tang, I think you have good luck with women, and you’re quite close to some beauties.
Could you help me out with some advice?”
“Well, okay, but honestly, I don’t have experience.
I’m just giving some personal opinions,” Tangyu said.
He really couldn’t guarantee anything.
“Haha, that’s enough,” Mr.
Zhong laughed.
Tangyu considered for a moment and then asked, “I think that when you face the person you just mentioned, many thoughts must arise in your mind, right?
It’s probably these thoughts that make you swallow the words that are on the tip of your tongue, isn’t it?”
Mr.
Zhong immediately nodded, “Yes, exactly!
Every time, I make up my mind and prepare thoroughly, even memorizing every line.
Every time, I’m full of confidence, feeling sure I will succeed.
But once I face her, my mind goes blank, all the preparation crumbles, and the words disappear.
I suddenly don’t know what to say anymore, even feel disoriented.
Each time, I end up suffocating red-faced, unable to speak, only managing to blurt out irrelevant words.
Anything else just gets swallowed back.
When I face her, intending to confess, I suddenly feel like I’m not worthy of her, as if I’m a toad and she’s a high princess, not from the same world at all.”
“Then you are deeply self-pitying, and your mindset isn’t balanced.
I see you probably lack confidence in everything you do.
This might be related to your habits growing up,” Tangyu said.
Strictly speaking, this could be considered an illness.
“Yes, I’ve always been somewhat lacking in confidence.
Even when I’m sure I can succeed, I still don’t have faith and worry a lot.
I also feel that I’m very self-pitying.
But I can’t change or reverse this situation; I’ve told myself countless times to be confident, but when it comes to crucial moments, I back down.
Doctor Tang, do you think there is something wrong with my mind?
Should I see a psychologist or something?” Teacher Zhong said.
Tangyu nodded, “Strictly speaking, it is indeed a psychological disorder, but seeing a psychologist might not be very effective.
As the saying goes, ‘The external appearance is governed by the internal spirit; the mind controls everything.’ Essentially, it’s up to your own heart to take control.
Healing others is easy, healing the heart is hard.
Your situation can’t improve overnight; only you can gradually turn it around.
This process might take some time to change.”
“Oh, that way, Doctor Tang, since you are also a doctor, what exactly should I do about my situation?” Teacher Zhong asked.
“There’s a lot you need to do.
First, open your heart and dare to act.
Second, don’t fear anything, you must overcome your inner demons.
Third, you could try doing things you were afraid to do before without worrying about the consequences.
Just boldly go ahead.
If you keep at it every day, I expect you’ll see significant results in as fast as half a month, or a month at most.
With persistence for two or three months, you will see a great change, and then such feelings will no longer bother you,” Tangyu explained.
“Really?
But—all the things you mentioned are hard to achieve,” Teacher Zhong deflated a bit more.
“Nothing in the world is difficult for one who sets his mind to it.
The human heart is the strongest but also the most fragile.
If you can never overcome your mind, then you will never change.
So, you must force yourself to change bit by bit.
Even a cornered dog will jump over a wall, and a desperate person can unleash unknown potential,” Tangyu said.
Teacher Zhong nodded, bit his teeth, “I’ll try my best.
I must change myself; I have to become confident.”
With such a response, Teacher Zhong indeed looked quite confident.
Tangyu looked at him and couldn’t help asking, “Is it a teacher at the school that you like?”
“Yes,” Teacher Zhong nodded.
At the school, Tangyu knew only two female teachers, Mo Xiaoqing and Song Ying.
Song Ying was married, definitely not Teacher Zhong’s interest.
Regarding the other teachers, their appearances probably were ordinary.
Teacher Zhong said he felt very inferior; could it be that he liked Mo Xiaoqing?
“You don’t like Teacher Mo, do you?” Tangyu asked.
“Uh—” Teacher Zhong immediately shook his head and waved his hands, “No, no, how could it be?
Teacher Mo is like a fairy; how dare I profane her with admiration?
I do have some self-awareness.
Besides, Teacher He has been pursuing Teacher Mo; how could I dare to step in?”
“Oh, then who is it?” Tangyu asked, now somewhat curious, wondering which teacher had led Teacher Zhong to such depths of self-pity.
“Hehe, it’s Teacher Zhang,” Teacher Zhong said.
Teacher Zhang, Tangyu really had no impression of her, nor did he know what she looked like.
“Hey, Teacher Zhong, you are here,” just then, a voice came from outside, somewhat husky.
Upon hearing this voice, Teacher Zhong’s body jerked, a flash of excitement crossed his face, and he quickly turned around and smiled with a nod, “Hehe, yes, Teacher Zhang, what a coincidence.”
Tangyu raised his eyebrows and also looked over, almost choking on his saliva.
Was this the lofty Princess Teacher Zhang in Teacher Zhong’s eyes?
The one causing him such deep inferiority?
She was about 1.6 meters tall, not tall but also not short.
But that wasn’t the main point; the main point was her body weighing at least 150 or 160 pounds, giving the impression of an immense figure almost blocking the entire doorway.
As for her looks, well, they were not flattering.
“Hehe, what are you doing here with Doctor Tang?” Teacher Zhang said.
Before Teacher Zhong could reply, Tangyu spoke on his behalf: “Teacher Zhong was asking me how to pursue you.
He has liked you for a long time.”
Upon hearing this, Teacher Zhong nearly fell over; the words he hadn’t dared to say for half a year had been blurted out by Tangyu directly.
Teacher Zhang, upon hearing this, immediately laughed happily, “Hehehehe, really?
I’ve known for a long time that Teacher Zhong is interested in me, but he just wouldn’t tell me.
Hehehehe, Teacher Zhong, if you like me, just tell me, I was actually looking for you.”
Teacher Zhong was stunned there, dumbfounded for a moment.
Tangyu gave a push, sending Teacher Zhong staggering into Teacher Zhang’s arms, who caught him in a hug and then dragged him away.
After sending off the two, Tangyu shook his head with a smile: “Love is truly blind.”